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.