Technology and the Internet
Social networking site Facebook has closed a second $60-million investment round with Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing through his foundation, a source familiar with the deal confirmed Thursday.
March 28, 2008
Business
UC Berkeley has received a $40-million gift from Hong Kong billionaire and philanthropist Li Ka-shing.
June 24, 2005
One is the illegitimate son of a wealthy industrialist.
May 21, 1991
World & Nation
People in Hong Kong call him chiu yan , or Superman.
June 7, 1994
The resignation of a senior state industrial chief and the arrest of his son--both of whom have close connections to senior Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping’s family--have prompted speculation here and in Hong Kong financial markets that the 90-year-old Deng’s power is waning and a succession struggle is under way.
Feb. 21, 1995
Facebook Inc. has raised $60 million from Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, adding to the list of financial heavyweights backing the online hangout’s rapid growth.
Dec. 4, 2007
A group of Hong Kong businessmen led by Li Ka-shing, chairman of Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd., is bidding for the 21-acre Expo ’86 site at Vancouver, British Columbia.
April 4, 1988
Travel & Experiences
Shake-up at Hong Kong Conglomerate: The managing director of Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. resigned in a managerial shake-up at companies controlled by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing.
Sept. 1, 1993
Sports
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Jan. 15, 2008
Hong Kong property tycoon Li Ka-shing said Monday that he is interested in buying assets of Olympia & York Developments Ltd., the Canadian real estate company scrambling to pay its debts.
April 7, 1992