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Li Ka-shing’s pain could be Australia’s gain

Australia’s decision to block CK Infrastructure’s $9.5 billion takeover of APA Group shows it wants to maintain a competitive energy sector and protect local ownership.
November 12, 2018

Alibaba, IFC back WeLab amid 'frenzied demand'

Hong Kong fintech start-up, which already boasts Li Ka-shing as a backer, upsizes latest funding round as it bags $220m. But its founder is coy on whether it has hit unicorn status.
November 09, 2017

When data is worth more than assets

Conventional wisdom suggests owning an asset is the key to building wealth. But in the new era of internet and technology, that might no longer be the case.
September 28, 2017

Rich list: HK property tycoons lead the way

Joseph Lau is followed by the likes of Li Ka-shing and the family behind the Chow Tai Fook empire as we run down the biggest dividend recipients from across the region.
September 24, 2017

HK tycoons: on the front line with mainland firms

Hong Kong’s family-owned conglomerates are locked in fierce competition with mainland Chinese companies that are expanding overseas, and they are losing at least one battle.
September 19, 2017

Fixed-line deal shows Superman still divesting

Li Ka-shing continues to diversify his investments away from his Hong Kong home, the latest example being the sale by Hutchison of its fixed-line unit for $1.9 billion.
July 31, 2017