In January, HUTCHMED’s fruquintinib secures approval in Hong Kong, the European Union, Switzerland, Argentina, Canada, Japan, the UK, Australia, Singapore, Israel and the United Arab Emirates to treat patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.
In April, CKI, alongside strategic partners CK Asset and Power Assets, acquires Phoenix Energy, the largest natural gas distribution network in Northern Ireland.
In April, Hutchison Ports KICT and National Logistics Corporation sign a memorandum of understanding to explore collaborative opportunities in the logistics sector and improve supply chain operations in Pakistan.
In May, UK Power Networks Services, a non-regulated business of UK Power Networks, acquires Powerlink Renewable Assets (previously known as UU Solar).
In June, during 2023-2024, Watsons opens and upgrades over 5,700 stores in Asia.
In July, more than 80% of Watsons China’s warehouse-to-store deliveries in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Chongqing and Xiamen are made by electric vehicles.
In August, Wind Tre acquires OpNet, Europe’s first standalone 5G network operator, allowing the company to offer even more reliable 5G and Fixed Wireless Access services.
In August, HUTCHMED establishes a new research and development (R&D) centre at the Hong Kong Science Park, focusing on translational research and AI-driven drug discovery.
In August, a consortium, including CKI, CK Asset and Power Assets, acquires UK Renewables Energy, a portfolio of operating onshore wind farms in the UK.
In August, CKI launches its secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange, further enhancing the Group’s standing as one of the largest global infrastructure companies.
In Spain, Hutchison Ports BEST is the first container terminal to supply ships with 100% renewable-origin electricity through its Onshore Power Supply substation.
In October, CK Life Sciences’ WEX Pharmaceuticals merges with Nasdaq-listed biotechnology company, Virios Therapeutics, to form Dogwood Therapeutics.
In October, CK Hutchison and CK Asset, through CK Life Sciences, invests in a regenerative agriculture project, acquiring over 350,000 hectares of agricultural land in Australia for carbon sequestration.
In November, Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings secures 10 MHz of the 850/900 MHz frequency bands and 20 MHz of the 2.3 GHz frequency band. The assignment of the frequency blocks will be valid for a period of 15 years.
In December, AS Watson unveils its 16,800th store worldwide in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, marking a milestone in its ongoing expansion.
In December, The merger of 3 UK and Vodafone UK receives approval from the UK Competition and Markets Authority, paving the way to create Britain’s third telecommunications operator with scale. The transaction is expected to complete in the first half of 2025.