(Hong Kong, 22 February 2005) Li Ka Shing Foundation and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Centre of Buddhist Studies announced today the setting up of a HK$10 million “Li Chong Yuet Ming Buddhist Studies Research Fund”. Li Ka-shing Foundation’s contribution of HK$ 5 Million... Read More
Entrepreneur Li Ka-shing has just started a new chapter in his storybook career. And the title of this new chapter is “The Third Son.” Everybody knows that Li has two sons. Victor, the elder, is managing director and deputy chairman of Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited. Richard is chairman of PCCW.... Read More
(Hong Kong and London, 3 February 2005) Hutchison Whampoa Limited (“HWL”) announced that the Group has committed for the second year a sponsorship of £2 million for the Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards. HWL’s sponsorship aims at providing more opportunities for high quality... Read More
(January 24, 2005 Hong Kong) Mr. Li Ka-shing, Chairman of Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited and Hutchison Whampoa Limited, has received the Commandeur de la Lmgion d’Honneur in recognition of his humanitarianism and generosity, and his contributions to building links between Hong Kong, Mainland... Read More
It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to Palais Elysee to bestow on you the insignia of the Commander of the Legion of Honour. This high distinction is the reward of an exceptional career and life. It also rewards a great friend of France who takes an active part in strengthening of ties between... Read More
TORONTO and Hong Kong, Jan. 13, 2005 — L.F. Investments (Barbados) Limited, a company controlled by Mr. Li Ka-shing, is pleased to announce the sale of 17,008,928 common shares of CIBC at a price of C$70 (approximately HK$455) per share, for total proceeds of approximately C$1.2 billion]approximately... Read More
(January, 2, 2005XHong Kong) The 8th National Telemedicine Educational Symposium, sponsored by the Li Ka Shing Foundation and China Education Television, and organized by Shantou University Medical College, Institut Cochin, and Institut De Myologie, was held at Shantou University on December 17, 2004.... Read More
(December 28, 2004 Hong Kong) During the launch ceremony of the “Caring Is Hip” medical relief program, Mr. Li Ka-shing, founder of the Li Ka-shing Foundation, and other guests wore colourful bracelets that became the talk of the town. The inspiration for the bracelets comes from a... Read More
(Hong Kong, 28 December 2004) Hutchison Whampoa Limited (“HWL”) and Li Ka-shing Foundation, in response to the terrible loss of life and property from the Asia earthquake disaster, will in total donate HK$24 million towards the relief of victims and rebuilding of affected areas. HWL... Read More
