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Stepping up to support families
HIT and other Hutchison Ports team members have taken part in a step challenge to raise money to support low-income families through the Sowers Action charity. The challenge comprised the combined efforts of 188 people in 51 teams walking over 40 million steps in 14 days! The funds raised went towards purchasing electrical appliances for families in need in Hong Kong.
Watsons encourages customers to DARE TO BE
The Watsons' DARE TO BE campaign is reaching out to over 100 million Watsons Club members to support the cause of gender equality. The campaign strives to encourage customers to be BRAVEHER, BOLDHER and STRONGHER in the cause of gender equality that embraces customers from all walks of life.
Doing it right: River Murray flood recognition
Peter Malinauskas, Premier of South Australia, and Chris Beattie, Chief Officer of the State Emergency Service, invited SA Power Networks (SAPN) to a special event to recognise agencies that made at difference in their response to the recent River Murray floods that plagued South Australia from November last year until February 2023. Staff were praised for their tireless work and inter-agency cooperation, and the Premier presented SAPN with a memorial plaque to recognise their “outstanding collegiality and cross-government support for the River Murray floods”.
On board, off board, 3 Hong Kong's 5G broadcast says thank you for the music
Hong Kong’s post-COVID-19 recovery has been replete with over-the-top events. The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra was brought to the world from live on board the cruise ship Resorts World One through 3 Hong Kong’s 5G technology. In support of the government’s Happy Hong Kong programme, the event was Hong Kong’s first-ever live boat-based broadcast from a cruise ship at sea. The Chinese music could be appreciated by people on the high seas and around the world!
Holding out a helping hand to students
Students at Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus are going to have extra opportunities for career development and internships through a partnership being developed with Hutchison Ports Thailand. The University’s Faculty of International Maritime Studies is taking concrete action to work with the company to bring practical experience and knowledge of the ports industry to their student body.
Superstars from A.S. Watson!
A record-breaking number of 962 student athletes were recognised at the 18th award presentation of the A.S. Watson Group Hong Kong Student Sports Awards. The recognition scheme was established in 2005 and has recognised over 14,500 students since its inception. This year’s theme was ‘YOU ARE STAR’ which is all about encouraging student athletes to pursue their dreams with courage – and shine. They will keep shining with A.S. Watson’s support!
Wind Tre supporting women against violence
Wind Tre is taking a stand against violence directed at women through its support of the SOS LEI Anti-Violence Center at the A. Gemelli IRCCS University Hospital. A collaboration between Wind Tre and the Assolei Association has made this possible. The Center will have a reserved entrance and make privacy a top priority. Gemelli Hospital has a strong tradition of supporting women in need and Wind Tre is proud to support this.
SAPN wins top kudos at 2023 SA Volunteer Awards
The SA Volunteer Awards, hosted by the South Australian Government has recognised SA Power Networks’ efforts in the community with a Premier’s Award for Corporate Social Responsibility. The Award celebrates a for-profit business that makes an extraordinary contribution to the community. SAPN supported in the region of 44 organisations last year with millions of dollars of direct grant funding. During 2022, it also launched its inaugural community grants programme that benefited another 25 community groups, schools and not-for-profits. That big-hearted approach to the community deserves to be celebrated!