(Hong Kong, 8 January 2015) One hundred Hong Kong students and teachers head out today to Tel Aviv for the Techcacker Lab programme jointly organised by the Li Ka Shing Foundation and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. They were pleasantly surprised to see Mr Li Ka-shing and Consul General... Read More
(Hong Kong, 15 December 2014) The 7th Annual Palliative Care Symposium for Health Care Workers in Chinese Population, jointly organised by the Faculty of Medicine of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK); Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of The University of Hong Kong (HKU), The Hong Kong College... Read More
(Hong Kong, 24 November 2014) In 1923, after the First World War, Albert Einstein visited the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel. He founded the Technion Society and whilst there, planted the iconic Washingtonion Robusta. Still standing, the palm tree is symbolic of the Society’s... Read More
To promote a positive attitude towards death and dying and to increase public awareness of hospice and palliative care, the 21st Hong Kong International Cancer Congress Hospice & Palliative Social Work Satellite Symposium “The Art of Palliative Social Work – Research, Practice and Beyond... Read More
(Hong Kong, 10 November 2014) In this data-driven, talent-centric economy, innovation is critical to sustainable development and progress. The Li Ka Shing Foundation is proud to announce a collaboration with the Technion- Israel Institute of Technology to launch Techcracker Lab. About Techcracker Lab... Read More
After the tremendous success of the first Techcracker series in May introduced another seven global high-tech startups on October 9, 2014 at the iconic Lyceum Theatre. The half-day road show featured inspiring presentations by eight founders from seven technology start-ups around the world. Hailing from... Read More
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
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
(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
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