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Hong Kong police arrest 3 linked to HK$10 million knifepoint robbery

Hong Kong police arrest 3 linked to HK$10 million knifepoint robbery

Hong Kong police have arrested three men in connection with a HK$10 million (US$1.28 million) knifepoint robbery in Sheung Wan, the latest in a string of such cases targeting people exchanging foreign currency. Superintendent Lo Ka-chun said on Friday that officers had earlier received a tip-off that a criminal syndicate would attempt a robbery, prompting

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Some of the multi-purpose cleaning machines and ultraviolet cleaning machines used to conceal the batch of suspected precious metals in the case, as well as some of the seized suspected precious metals. Photo: Hong Kong Customs

Record $29 Million Precious Metals Bust at Hong Kong Airport

Published: Mar. 6, 2026  4:27 p.m.  GMT+8 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Some of the multi-purpose cleaning machines and ultraviolet cleaning machines used to conceal the batch of suspected precious metals in the case, as well as some of the seized suspected precious metals. Photo: Hong Kong Customs Hong Kong

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Professor Edwin Tso Promoted to Chair Professor at City University of Hong Kong, Leading a New Journey in Electricity-Free Cooling Technology

SHENZHEN, China, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) recently announced that Professor Edwin Tso Chi-Yan, Associate Dean (Internationalization and Outreach) of the School of Energy and Environment and co-founder of i2Cool Limited, will be promoted to Chair Professor of Energy and Sustainability in July this year. This academic honor not only

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The computing power concept in Hong Kong stocks showed short-term activity, with storage price increases reconfirming the demand within the industry chain.

①Which individual stocks in the Hong Kong stock market’s computing power concept are gaining capital attention? ②What new highlights are there following renewed validation of favorable factors such as rising memory prices and demand within the industry chain? Cailian Press, March 6 (Editor: Feng Yi) Driven by policy incentives and the MWC2026 conference, the computing

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[Image 1] Logitech’s renovated Hong Kong office integrates smart technology and green office concepts, practicing the "Simple, Smart, Sustainable" vision.

Logitech Unveils Revitalized Hong Kong Office and Launches “Green Alliance” with ISVs

HONG KONG, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Logitech, a global leader in PC peripherals and video conferencing solutions, yesterday announced the grand reopening of its newly renovated Hong Kong office in Lai Chi Kok. The upgraded space serves as a modern hub integrating intelligent technology with eco-friendly design, embodying the company’s “Simple, Smart, Sustainable” vision

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HK govt eyes more Dubai flight seats for residents stranded in Mideast

HK govt eyes more Dubai flight seats for residents stranded in Mideast

The Central Government Complex of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region stands against the blue sky in Central, Hong Kong on Oct 13, 2025. (ANDY CHONG / HONG KONG) Hong Kong officials are working to reserve seats for residents to fly out of the United Arab Emirates at the weekend, as UAE-based carriers have partly resumed

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Hong Kong cancer patient dies 3 weeks after incorrect opening in abdomen

Hong Kong cancer patient dies 3 weeks after incorrect opening in abdomen

A Hong Kong patient with colon cancer died three weeks after undergoing an operation, with a hospital opening an investigation after a CAT scan revealed that a surgical opening in her abdomen had been incorrectly positioned. Tseung Kwan O Hospital said on Friday that the 85-year-old transverse colon cancer patient had died on Tuesday after

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Deputy District Judge Timothy Harry Casewell ruled that Magsino Reshielle Lagurin’s failure to secure the vehicle showed intermediate culpability. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong domestic helper jailed for 27 months over fatal runaway car accident

A domestic helper has been jailed for 27 months for failing to secure her car on a slope in a Hong Kong nightlife district, leading to the death of a French woman and injuring seven others. Deputy District Judge Timothy Harry Casewell found Magsino Reshielle Lagurin, 48, guilty of causing death by dangerous driving and

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Hong Kong court upholds limits on journalists’ instant access to car registry

Hong Kong court upholds limits on journalists’ instant access to car registry

The Hong Kong Journalists Association has lost its judicial challenge against the government’s decision to restrict reporters’ access to its vehicle registry, despite a ruling by the city’s top court that journalism is a valid reason for use. The High Court on Friday ruled against the press union over the policy introduced in early 2024,

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Hong Kong grants HK$6.15 million to family of firefighter killed in Tai Po blaze

Hong Kong grants HK$6.15 million to family of firefighter killed in Tai Po blaze

The family of deceased firefighter Ho Wai-ho, who died while battling Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in November, will receive HK$6.15 million (US$831,246) in financial assistance in recognition of his courage and selflessness. The government on Friday announced a grant approved by the body responsible for providing financial support to families of individuals who died while

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Jimmy Lai will not appeal 20-year sentence after national security trial: source

Jimmy Lai will not appeal 20-year sentence after national security trial: source

Former Hong Kong media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying has decided not to appeal against his conviction and 20-year jail sentence imposed in a landmark national security trial, the South China Morning Post has learned A member of Lai’s Hong Kong legal team, who asked not to be named , confirmed to the SCMP on Friday

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The commercial aerospace sector in Hong Kong stocks gained momentum as the government work report proposed developing emerging pillar industries such as aerospace.

The commercial aerospace sector in Hong Kong stocks is gaining momentum, $DRINDA (02865.HK)$up nearly 7%,$CIRRUS (02507.HK)$up nearly 4%,$GOLDWIND (02208.HK)$surging over 3%,$AVICHINA (02357.HK)$、$C STRATEGIC TEC (01725.HK)$rose more than 2%. On the news front, the government work report proposed the implementation of an industrial innovation project to build emerging pillar industries such as aerospace, and accelerate the

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Hong Kong Immigration Hotline Doubles Staff to Aid Residents Stranded by Middle-East Conflict

Hong Kong Immigration Hotline Doubles Staff to Aid Residents Stranded by Middle-East Conflict

Hong Kong’s Immigration Department has moved quickly to scale up consular assistance for hundreds of SAR residents caught in the sudden closure of Gulf airspace after the latest Iran-Israel hostilities. Director of Immigration Benson Kwok visited the 1868 Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit on the evening of 5 March to thank officers and announce

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APAIE 2026 Conference and Exhibition successfully held, Hong Kong’s educational strengths draw global talent

HONG KONG, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From February 23 to 27, the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) 2026 Conference and Exhibition was led by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) as the lead host with seven other University Grants Committee (UGC)-funded universities serving as co-hosts. The conference was supported by the HKSAR Government,

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Chinese vice-premier stresses shared duty in Hong Kong’s executive-led governance

Chinese vice-premier stresses shared duty in Hong Kong’s executive-led governance

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang has acknowledged it is no “easy task” to truly implement Hong Kong’s executive-led governance system, stressing that it must be a “shared responsibility” of the legislative and judicial branches and society as a whole. But Ding, the head of the Central Leading Group on Hong Kong and Macau Affairs, said an

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‘More dim sum, more films’: Hong Kong residents cash in as war triggers gold rush

‘More dim sum, more films’: Hong Kong residents cash in as war triggers gold rush

Rising gold prices amid the Middle East war have boosted trade in the precious metal in Hong Kong, with residents lining up to sell valuables for cash and retailers reporting that twice as many people are buying bars and pellets. Spot gold stood at US$5,165 per ounce on Thursday, below January’s peak of US$5,594.82, but

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Lean harder into Hong Kong-mainland China market ties, ‘two sessions’ delegates urge

Lean harder into Hong Kong-mainland China market ties, ‘two sessions’ delegates urge

Hong Kong can reinforce its role as an international financial centre by deepening integration with mainland capital markets and expanding cross-border investment channels, financial industry leaders said on Thursday during China’s annual “two sessions”. Stronger collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland exchanges would enhance the resilience of the mainland’s financial system while supporting the internationalisation

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Insilico Medicine advances Middle East push with UAE AI drug discovery deal

Insilico Medicine advances Middle East push with UAE AI drug discovery deal

Hong Kong-listed Insilico Medicine has signed a cooperation agreement with the United Arab Emirates’ drug regulator to advance the use of its artificial intelligence tools in drug discovery across the region, even as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East. Shares of Insilico rose as much as 12.8 per cent in morning trading on Thursday

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YY Group Projects HKD 100 Million Revenue Milestone in Hong Kong for 2026

Eight New Hospitality Clients Drive Upward Revision to 2026 Hong Kong Revenue Estimate SINGAPORE, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) (“YY Group” or the “Company”), a global leader in on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facilities management (IFM), today announced a significant expansion of its operational footprint in Hong Kong. Following

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French wine trends Hong Kong restaurants

The wine trends defining Hong Kong’s French restaurants

Rebecca Lo takes a look at the wine trends shaping French restaurants in Hong Kong, finding increasingly experimental lists and a fervour for fresh whites, as Bordeaux fails to enchant a younger generation of sommeliers. On a rainy Tuesday afternoon in early March, Bistro du Vin geared up for its official opening the following day.

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