Techcracker debuts to warm reception in Singapore
NUS played host to eight founders of innovative startups and over 600 guests in the inaugural roadshow on disruptive technologies Singapore, 7 October 2014 – The inaugural Techcracker Singapore was held to great success at the National University of Singapore (NUS) University Cultural Centre today.... Read More
The Straits Times QA with Mr. Li
1. Dr Li is one of a very small handful of successful businessmen who are investing in digital start-ups (Innovative startups in Tech). Even Warren Buffet does not do this. I want to understand why Dr Li is investing in digital start-ups? What is his ultimate aim, i.e. make money, support innovation... Read More
School starts for Project Define participants at Xinjiang University
(Xinjiang, September 19, 2014) The first classes organized by Project Define at Xinjiang University were started this morning. Forty women village officers from the Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Uyghur arrived at Xinjiang University to begin a training program lasting six days. A special guest... Read More
Sleepless in Hong Kong
Speech by Mr. Li Ka-shing Shantou University Commencement Ceremony 2014 Professor Liu Mingkang, Distinguished Guests, Faculty and Graduates, Another year! Another June! It is always such a privilege to be here. Amidst your electrifying enthusiasm and excitement—I just can’t help feeling like a graduate... Read More
Sleepless in Hong Kong
(Shantou and Hong Kong, 27 June 2014) Mr Li Ka-shing, Honorary Chairman of the Shantou University (STU) Council, addressed STU graduates at today’s commencement ceremony in a speech titled “Sleepless in Hong Kong”. Before the graduating class of 2014, he revealed that widening inequality, intensifying... Read More
The Li Ka Shing Foundation and the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Jointly Invite Youngsters to a Premiere Screening of Transformers 4
Mark Wahlberg says “There Isn’t Anything You Can’t Do” (Hong Kong, 25 June 2014) In Transformers 4: Age of Extinction, the Autobots fiercely guarded humanity’s future and faith even in the face of betrayal and unfair persecution. Mark Wahlberg, the protagonist of the film, and his eponymous... Read More
Let the March for Compassion Begin
Ministry of Civil Affairs and Li Ka Shing Foundation develop network to support social workers and capacity building (June 17, 2014, Qingdao) As of 2013, China’s migrant population numbered 276 million. There were also over 200 million elderly people aged 60 or over, 157 million left-behind elderly,... Read More
New Donation of HK$100 million Extends Collaboration with China Disabled Persons’ Federation
(May 27, 2014, Wuhan) There are an estimated 85 million people with disabilities in Mainland China. Along with their family members of over 200 million, they comprise 20% of China’s population. Two-thirds of these families live in rural areas that lack proper support resources. The Li Ka Shing Foundation... Read More
“Techcracker” Guangzhou
The “2014 Techcracker” China roadshow kicked off in Beijing on May 19th. Jointly organized by the Science Research Information Technology Co., Ltd,—a subsidiary of the Development Research Center of the State Council (DRC)—China Economic Yearbook and the Li Ka Shing Foundation, the event covers... Read More
Your Love Brightens Up Life
Mr Li Ka-shing’s Open letter to Everyone Serving the “Heart of Gold” Hospice Service Programme (Hong Kong, 28 April 2014) Cancer takes away over 10,000 lives in Hong Kong each year. Facing death and enduring pain, many cancer patients are overpowered by the emotional stress and pain induced by... Read More
Lifeline Express Launches Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Project
(April 11, 2014 – Beijing) The Chinese Foundation for Lifeline Express held a ceremony today at the Peking Union Medical Hospital to launch Phase 1 of the Diabetic Retinopathy Screening pilot project. Among the guests attending the ceremony were Mr. Huang Jiefu, former Vice-Minister of the Ministry... Read More