Hong Kong News in English

February 8, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 8th February, and here’s your Hong Kong daily news capsule.

Iran's foreign minister says talks with the U.S. are off to a good start.

Japan's election sees renewed scrutiny over currency devaluation comments.

Hong Kong expects over 143,000 mainland visitors during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Panama's consul summoned over court ruling dissatisfaction from Hong Kong's Cheung Kong.

New registration rules proposed for non-permanent residents in Hong Kong's medical sector.

Hong Kong government to review bus seatbelt regulations and seek public feedback.

New teacher certification rules spark concerns over administrative processes in schools.

Food safety authorities halt sales of oysters linked to food poisoning cases.

62-year-old man charged with murder in a 37-year-old cold case in Hong Kong.

Thai elections show a three-way race with potential challenges for reformist parties.

Philippines strengthens military exercises in the South China Sea amid rising tensions.

U.S. stock market hits a historic high, with the Dow Jones surpassing 50,000 points.

Alibaba's AI initiative sees massive demand, processing millions of orders in hours.

G.E.M. sells out 120,000 concert tickets in just 30 seconds, adding more shows.

Chinese players dominate the World Snooker Championship, securing all four semifinal spots.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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