CATHAY PACIFIC Arrive in better shape
Hongkong Telecom
Jardines
Jardine Matheson
The Swire Group
WHARF
THE WHARF (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
SPONSORS
The Hong Kong Government and the Institute of Directors are grateful to the following companies for their support of the Conference.
Cathay Pacific Airways, part of the Swire Group, is one of Hong Kong's foremost businesses, providing an international air network to 41 destinations in 26 countries. The airline's success is demonstrated by three recent awards nominating Cathay Pacific as Best Airline to the Far East. The airline operates daily non-stop flights to Hong Kong from Heathrow and Gatwick and five a week from Manchester.
Hongkong Telecom, one of Hong Kong's largest companies is listed on the Hong Kong and New York Stock Exchanges. The company provides a local and international telecommunications service through its 100 per cent digital local network. This local network, connected to its international facilities together with value-for-money services and a commitment to provide customer solutions help to make Hong Kong the ideal location for regional headquarters.
Jardine Matheson was founded in Hong Kong as a partnership in
1832. Today its businesses are based mainly in the Asia-Pacific region but it also has significant interests in the United Kingdom, continental Europe and the United States. The Group has operations in some 30 territories and employs over 130,000 people in subsidiary undertakings and associates. The parent company, Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited, is listed on the London, Australian, Hong Kong, Luxembourg and Singapore Stock Exchanges.
The Swire Group, whose parent company, John Swire & Sons, is based in the United Kingdom, has major, well-established interests in aviation, shipping, manufacturing, property and insurance on a worldwide basis. The Group has been established in Hong Kong since 1870, and remains committed to the territory as its headquarters for the Far East and Pacific regions, its traditional sphere of operation.
The Wharf (Holdings) Limited is a Hong Kong-based property and infrastructure conglomerate in operation since 1886. Wharf is a component of the Hang Seng index and has a market capitilization exceeding HK$36 billion (£3.13 billion). Wharf has prime properties in Hong Kong, Singapore and China. The Group is involved in telecommunications, container terminals and hotels through the Omni Hotel chain; and in China has strategic investments. Wharf owns the famous "Star" Ferry.
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