PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - Jan 22

HONG KONG, Jan 22 (Reuters) - These are some of the leading stories in Hong Kong newspapers on Tuesday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

HONG KONG ECONOMIC TIMES

-- HSI Services, compiler of the Hang Seng Index .HSI, is studying offering new index products covering the mainland China markets.

-- Investment group Morgan Stanley (MS.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) has predicted a 60 percent chance of 'soft landing' for mainland China's economy and said the GDP percentage growth in the country will remain double-digit.

MING PAO DAILY NEWS

-- Some brokerages have decided not to provide margin financing to their customers in the share sale by four listing candidates amid the market downturn.

-- The global credit crunch has affected financing by casino companies in Macau. An analyst said the economy there is in a bubble and it could burst due to the tightening credit.

SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST

-- Hong Kong Disneyland will add two new themed "lands" with more adult appeal as part of its expansion plans, managing director Bill Ernest said.