Li Ka-shing family's CK Hutchison logs profit jump amid stalled port deal

CompaniesHong Kong conglomerate eyes 'opportunities' with mounting cash from asset disposalsCheung Kong Center, the headquarters of CK Hutchison, in Hong Kong. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)KENJI KAWASEAugust 13, 2026 18:14 JSTTOKYO -- CK Hutchison Holdings and CK Asset Holdings, the two flagship conglomerates of Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing's family, reported strong first-half earnings growth on Thursday, powering through geopolitical and legal wrangling that has stalled a planned sale of Panama Canal and other global port assets.