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Two safes missing after Shau Kei Wan burglary, with contents worth about HK$830,000
The reported contents included HK$650,000 in cash, a Rolex watch and jewellery; HK01 said three masked men were involved.
Man dies after rescue from sea off Kau Sai Chau
The man, estimated to be about 40, was taken unconscious to hospital after a sampan brought him ashore.
Four To Kwa Wan homes burgled, with reported losses topping HK$90,000
A resident’s report led police to find three other affected units; stolen items included a Rolex and an LV cardholder.
iAM Smart adds AI assistant for government service questions
For online applications, it can outline eligibility, steps and service links; version 5.0 is being phased in through late October.
Police seize about 5.7kg of suspected cannabis in Tsuen Wan
The haul was valued at about HK$1.1 million, with most found in a nearby mini-storage unit after officers stopped a man.
Fire detection alternative to reach about 6,000 older Hong Kong buildings
The department estimates the connected system could cut upgrade work from years to weeks; a separate sprinkler design avoids a large rooftop tank.
Lawmakers clash over whether egg freezing contributes to Hong Kong’s low birth rate
Lee Kwong-yu argued reproductive technology may encourage delay; Judy Chan and Adrian Ho cited women’s autonomy and social pressures.
Central Kowloon Bypass’s Kowloon Bay section set to open with HK$8 toll
The toll point will be at the eastern entrance to the Yau Ma Tei section, on the Kai Tak side, with payment through HKeToll.
Hong Kong and Macao customs report five smuggling cases worth over HK$80m
Hong Kong seizures included about 790,000 suspected controlled pharmaceutical products and 150,000 suspected controlled injections.
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