(Shantou, 29 June 2010) Mr Li Ka-shing and world-renowned architect Ms Maya Lin today unveil the ‘Listen to the Earth Cone’, an art installation displayed at Shantou University Library, which symbolises the launch of a tour promoting biodiversity in Mainland China. This ‘Listen to the Earth... Read More
April 23, 2010 Edmonton — The University of Alberta (U of A) will take a big step forward in its efforts to treat and cure virus-based diseases thanks to a C$28-million (HK$214 million) gift from the Li Ka-shing (Canada) Foundation and C$52.5 million (HK$403.1 million) in new related funding... Read More
Singapore, September 2, 2009: The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy today celebrated the fifth anniversary of its establishment as an autonomous graduate school of the National University of Singapore. To mark the occasion, the School hosted a gala dinner for 800 guests, including government... Read More
-Li Ka-shing Foundation Continues Support; Denver Nuggets Chris Andersen and NBA Legend Bo Outlaw to Coach Campers- BEIJING, CHINA, August 24, 2009 – The Li Ka-shing Foundation (LKSF) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that NBA Fit Camps will return to China for the... Read More
Please refer to Chinese version. Read More
Immediately following the May 2008 earthquake that devastated China’s Sichuan Province, the Li Ka-shing Foundation, jointly with the Cheung Kong and Hutchison Whampoa Groups, responded with a donation of RMB $110 million that, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, will fund an education... Read More
(Beijing and Hong Kong, 5 December 2008) Mainland China’s higher education standard and competitiveness have been enhanced, while society’s respect for knowledge and scholars heightened, thanks to a bold move made 10 years ago that purported to appeal and recruit renowned research and academic intellectuals... Read More
•NBA FIT Camps return to host the second consecutive year of basketball training camps in Three Chinese Cities to Promote Basketball Instructions and Life Skills •To provide youths from the Sichuan disaster hit area an opportunity to experience Sportsmanship (BEIJING, CHINA, July 24, 2008)... Read More
(Hong Kong, 9 July 2008) Hutchison Whampoa Limited (“HWL”) has pledged a further sponsorship of GBP564,000 to the Hutchison Chevening Scholarships, bringing the company’s donation to this prestigious scholarships scheme to a total of over GBP3 million to date. The latest commitment was announced... Read More
(Shantou and Hong Kong, 26 June 2008) Mr Li Ka-shing, Honorary Chairman of the Shantou University Council, delivered a speech titled “The Hubris Index” at the Shantou University (“STU”) Commencement Ceremony today. Encouraging students to strike a balance between “arete” and “hubris”,... Read More
(April 29, 2008 – Hong Kong) Stanford University’s vision to create a School of Medicine unparalleled in scope and innovation takes another step as construction begins on the US$90 million Li Ka-shing Center for Learning and Knowledge. The Center will be named after its major benefactor,... Read More