Sunday May 10th, 2026
Established in 2005, the AS Watson Group Hong Kong Outstanding Student Sports Awards (HKSSA) is one of the largest student athlete recognition programmes. This year’s Award Presentation Ceremony honoured around 1,000 outstanding athletes from primary, secondary and special schools—representing nearly 90% of local schools. The families of the awardees and school representatives also gathered today at The TIDES, Whampoa, to witness and celebrate these proud moments of achievement.
Established in 2005, the AS Watson Group Hong Kong Outstanding Student Sports Awards (HKSSA) is one of the largest student athlete recognition programmes. This year’s Award Presentation Ceremony honoured around 1,000 outstanding athletes from primary, secondary and special schools—representing nearly 90% of local schools. The families of the awardees and school representatives also gathered today at The TIDES, Whampoa, to witness and celebrate these proud moments of achievement.
Friday April 24th, 2026
AS Watson Group has been ranked No. 14 globally in the 2026 NRF Top 50 Global Retailers List. The recognition places AS Watson among the world’s top 15 retailers and reinforces its position as one of the leading international retail groups and the highest-ranked global health and beauty retailer on the list.
AS Watson Group has been ranked No. 14 globally in the 2026 NRF Top 50 Global Retailers List. The recognition places AS Watson among the world’s top 15 retailers and reinforces its position as one of the leading international retail groups and the highest-ranked global health and beauty retailer on the list.
Thursday March 19th, 2026
CK Hutchison’s Audited Results for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 (in PDF)
Saturday March 14th, 2026
To celebrate its 185th anniversary, AS Watson organised the "AS Watson 185th Anniversary Drawing Competition”, inviting junior primary students and students from special schools across Hong Kong to participate. The competition received an overwhelming response, attracting over 2,000 students, with more than 1,400 selected artworks showcased at Whampoa Fashion World for a two‑week exhibition. It has become one of the largest student art exhibitions in recent years.
To celebrate its 185th anniversary, AS Watson organised the "AS Watson 185th Anniversary Drawing Competition”, inviting junior primary students and students from special schools across Hong Kong to participate. The competition received an overwhelming response, attracting over 2,000 students, with more than 1,400 selected artworks showcased at Whampoa Fashion World for a two‑week exhibition. It has become one of the largest student art exhibitions in recent years.
Saturday March 14th, 2026
AS Watson is proud to announce that Ed van de Weerd, CEO of Health & Beauty Continental Europe of AS Watson, was today presented with the “Good Citizen Award” at the Good Citizen Award Presentation Ceremony 2025, organised by the Hong Kong Police Force. The award recognises his courageous and selfless act in saving a life, as well as his strong sense of civic responsibility and care for the community.
AS Watson is proud to announce that Ed van de Weerd, CEO of Health & Beauty Continental Europe of AS Watson, was today presented with the “Good Citizen Award” at the Good Citizen Award Presentation Ceremony 2025, organised by the Hong Kong Police Force. The award recognises his courageous and selfless act in saving a life, as well as his strong sense of civic responsibility and care for the community.
Thursday January 29th, 2026
AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, is strengthening its plastic-reduction ambition with an enhanced commitment under the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Global Commitment 2030. The company is pledging to reduce virgin plastic in its own-brand packaging by 21% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year.
AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, is strengthening its plastic-reduction ambition with an enhanced commitment under the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Global Commitment 2030. The company is pledging to reduce virgin plastic in its own-brand packaging by 21% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year.
Saturday January 24th, 2026
AS Watson Group’s loyalty programme “MoneyBack” today (24 January) celebrated the Group’s 180 millionth loyalty member worldwide together with four retail brands — Watsons, PARKnSHOP, Fortress and Watson's Wine — by hosting a surprise event at the Festival Walk stores. The celebration also kicks off a series of exciting events for AS Watson Group’s 185th Anniversary.
AS Watson Group’s loyalty programme “MoneyBack” today (24 January) celebrated the Group’s 180 millionth loyalty member worldwide together with four retail brands — Watsons, PARKnSHOP, Fortress and Watson's Wine — by hosting a surprise event at the Festival Walk stores. The celebration also kicks off a series of exciting events for AS Watson Group’s 185th Anniversary.
Thursday January 15th, 2026
AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, announces the kick-off of its 185th anniversary today, celebrating nearly two centuries of growth, resilience and reinvention.
AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, announces the kick-off of its 185th anniversary today, celebrating nearly two centuries of growth, resilience and reinvention.
Monday January 5th, 2026
AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, celebrates its 185th anniversary - a journey from Hong Kong’s first western pharmacy to a global retail leader. This milestone also marks a major achievement in its “Give a Smile” campaign with Operation Smile: surpassing its goal of 10,000 free surgeries for children with cleft conditions ahead of schedule. AS Watson now sets a new target - 15,000 surgeries by 2030 - reaffirming its commitment to brighter futures for our next generation.
AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, celebrates its 185th anniversary - a journey from Hong Kong’s first western pharmacy to a global retail leader. This milestone also marks a major achievement in its “Give a Smile” campaign with Operation Smile: surpassing its goal of 10,000 free surgeries for children with cleft conditions ahead of schedule. AS Watson now sets a new target - 15,000 surgeries by 2030 - reaffirming its commitment to brighter futures for our next generation.
Tuesday December 2nd, 2025
The fire tragedy happened at Tai Po Wang Fuk Court on 26 November 2025 brings profound sorrow to people across Hong Kong. AS Watson Group extends our deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones, and our heartfelt care to all residents affected. May the departed rest in peace, and may the families find strength during this difficult time.
The fire tragedy happened at Tai Po Wang Fuk Court on 26 November 2025 brings profound sorrow to people across Hong Kong. AS Watson Group extends our deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones, and our heartfelt care to all residents affected. May the departed rest in peace, and may the families find strength during this difficult time.
