Mr Li Ka-shing recently attended two virtual celebrations through Zoom hosted by University of Alberta and University of California, Berkeley, to congratulate Professor Michael Houghton and Professor Jennifer Doudna after they were presented with their 2020 Nobel Prizes in Medicine and Chemistry at their... Read More
One can imagine the feeling of utter elation when great scientists like Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein made their seminal discoveries that forever changed the course of mankind’s understanding of the world around us. Today we feel the same sense of euphoria with the recognition that two Li Ka Shing... Read More
The need for rapid upskilling of Canada’s frontline health care professionals in palliative care is more important than ever. With an aging demographic and the onset of the pandemic, it is vital that our frontline health care professionals (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, social workers,... Read More
“Within Eternity, Time Passes Within Time, There Is Change” (16 September 2020, Hong Kong) The Li Ka Shing Foundation (LKSF) announced today a grant totalling HK$170 million to four local universities simultaneously to boost Hong Kong’s competitiveness. Citing a quote from Ode on the Red Cliffs... Read More
Following on the successful “Love Can Help” Medical Assistance Programme in 2019, the Li Ka Shing Foundation (“LKSF”) announced today an additional HK$101 million in support of services for the citizens of Hong Kong. Read More
(17 February 2020, Hong Kong) In addition to an earlier donation of HK$100 million to support frontline medical staff in Wuhan, the Li Ka Shing Foundation has been hard at work sourcing surgical masks and other protective clothing from suppliers around the world. The first batch has just arrived in Hong... Read More
(9 December 2019, Hong Kong) With deep appreciation for the support we received from many, the Li Ka Shing Foundation has successfully completed the final round of the Crunch Time Instant Relief Fund programme. The final group of applicants selected through random computer process will receive the funds... Read More
(2 December 2019, Hong Kong) We are pleased to update that the Li Ka Shing Foundation (LKSF) has successfully implemented the Crunch Time Instant Relief Fund programme in accordance with the directions of Mr Li Ka-shing. Our plan is to award the remaining portion of about HK$100 million through a final... Read More
(26 November 2019, Hong Kong) According to Hong Kong Government statistics, the number of visitor arrivals in Hong Kong has declined significantly, and the impact continued to worsen in August and September with a further drop of 39% and 34% respectively. The prolonged plight has also deeply affected... Read More
(17 November 2019, Hong Kong) Online application for Phase Two of the Crunch Time Instant Relief Fund for Retail sector will go live tomorrow. Application procedures and information are as follows: Total Grants Available︰HK$600 million Application Period︰From 9 am (Monday) 18 November 2019 to 5 pm... Read More
(11 November 2019, Hong Kong) Thank you for your patience. Online application for Phase Two of the Crunch Time Instant Relief Fund supporting SMEs in the retail industry will begin shortly. Total Grants Available:HK$600 million Types of Retailers Eligible:The Foundation identified the five... Read More