Hong Kong News in English

Good morning! It’s 5th August, and here’s your Hong Kong daily news capsule.

- Hong Kong and Chinese universities admit twelve top scorers each, marking a ten-year low in acceptance rates.

- A seven-year-old boy dies from H1N1 flu, marking the first child flu death this year.

- Tropical depression near Luzon poses minimal threat to Hong Kong, but heavy rain expected this weekend.

- Trump offers Iran a chance to control the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a nuclear deal.

- Two more suspects arrested in Tsim Sha Tsui bar murder case, including a man charged with murder.

- HSBC reports a 60% rise in pre-tax profit, boosting investor confidence despite market challenges.

- Joint US-Japan intervention stabilizes the yen, a rare move in over a decade.

- Hong Kong's weather sees nine consecutive days below thirty degrees, a rare summer occurrence.

- FIFA president's position shaky as multiple associations withdraw support amid controversy.

- New regulations proposed to address sexual crimes, aiming to protect survivors and children.

- Hong Kong's off-shore market sees a push for five-year bond futures to enhance RMB internationalization.

- Tuen Mun faces water supply issues with repeated leaks in aging pipes prompting calls for repairs.

- Spider-Man 4 breaks box office records, becoming the highest-grossing opening film in history.

- Hong Kong tennis star Huang Zhelin achieves a career-high ranking of 92 in the world.

- Exclusive: Local celebrity cancels property deal after two years, sparking media attention.

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