Sphere
#40
2016
08
NEWS
Retail
ASW: Ringing in 175 years
There’s a bell that’s been ringing for 175 years at Oxford University, the result
of an innovation in battery making. Likewise, A S Watson Group (ASW) keeps
on going – and growing around the world. Hong Kong’s Chief Secretary,
Mrs Carrie Lam, GBS, JP, joined ASW executives, staff and business partners for
a celebration of the largest international health and beauty retailer in Asia and
Europe, with over 12,400 stores operating in 25 markets.
Infrastructure
Bringing energy to elderly lives
The U3A Network of Hong Kong (U3A) recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Founded
by HK Electric and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service in 2006, U3A has organised
more than 4,600 courses to provide more than 70,000 learning opportunities for local
retirees. Forty-eight self-learning centres throughout Hong Kong encourage retirees to
take an active role in community affairs.
UK Power Networks —
Best Employer
Send your CV in! UK Power Networks
is the only power company to get on the
Sunday Times
Top 25 Best Big Companies
toWork For list. The firm also won Utility
of the Year 2015 for reducing the number
and duration of power interruptions,
improving customer service and
communications, as well as delivering
low-carbon, affordable and secure
electricity supplies. Congratulations!
There’s a bell that’s been
ringing for 175 years.
Likewise, A SWatson Group
keeps on going.
