Corporate News

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club), as the sole Partner Sponsor of the Hong Kong Competition Region of the 15th National Games, 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and 9th National Special Olympic Games (NGD & NSOG), fully supports Hong Kong’s community promotional activities. One of the initiatives is the two architectural installations created exclusively for Hong Kong, being unveiled today (28 October) at the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section) and Kai Tak Station Square and ...

In light of the rising number of elderly singletons and doubletons in Hong Kong, many of whom face social isolation and limited support networks, The Hong Kong Jockey Club has approved around HK$380 million through its Charities Trust to launch the Jockey Club “Reach to Bridge” Community Elderly Support Project. This four-year project is designed to provide timely and targeted assistance to grass-roots elders by strengthening community support and promoting social integration for elderly couples and those living alone. A launch ...

[The following is issued on behalf of the Institute of Philanthropy] Institute of Philanthropy and Tsinghua University launch a three-year collaboration to strengthen family philanthropy models of social value creation The Institute of Philanthropy (IoP) is launching a three-year research initiative focused on Chinese family philanthropy across Asia in partnership with the Institute for Philanthropy Tsinghua University (IPTU) and with support from the Tsinghua University Education Foundation. Funded by a RMB 8.39 million donation from IoP, the collaboration will explore how multigenerational Chinese ...

[The following is issued on behalf of the Institute of Philanthropy] Economist Impact, supported by the Institute of Philanthropy, examines how companies across Asia are integrating “doing good” initiatives into their business strategies Supported by the Institute of Philanthropy (IoP), Economist Impact has today released The Business of Doing Good, a multi-part research series examining the range of ways that companies across Asia are embedding public benefit into business strategy. The series draws on extensive research across 13 Asian markets and ...

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) today (Tuesday, 21 October) hosted a media tour of the newly renovated stables and upgraded training facilities for jockeys at Sha Tin Racecourse (STRC), showcasing its ongoing investment in world-class infrastructure that supports the development of elite horses and riders. Speaking at the event, Mr Andrew Harding, Executive Director, Racing, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, emphasised the strategic importance of these enhancements in maintaining Hong Kong’s global standing in thoroughbred racing. “Hong Kong racing is ...

A plaque unveiling ceremony for The Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute (HKJCGHI) was held today (17 October) at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong to mark the official commencement of operations at the institute. Supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, the institute aims to enhance pandemic preparedness regionally and globally through vaccine research, development and capacity building. The plaque unveiling ceremony was opened with a welcome remarks by Professor Leo Poon, Co-Director of the ...

The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Pokfulam Public Riding School, which has served the community for over 40 years, was officially reopened today (16 October) following its comprehensive redevelopment. The upgraded riding school, with expanded stables and new facilities including an all-weather indoor sand arena, will provide a high-quality environment to further promote equestrian sport as well as provide equine therapy for people with disabilities. Officiating at the opening ceremony were Fletch Chan, Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare (Acting); The Hon Martin ...

To cultivate students’ interest and literacy in science from a young age, and in alignment with the new primary school science curriculum, The Hong Kong Jockey Club has approved over HK$265 million through its Charities Trust to initiate Hong Kong’s first large-scale inquiry-based learning (IBL) project — JC CoolScience. The project brings together local and international expertise, combining in-classroom and beyond classroom science learning and structured teacher training to provide comprehensive support for primary school teachers and students. A launch ceremony ...

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) today (15 October) announced cash incentives to support HKSAR athletes competing in the upcoming 15th National Games. The announcement was made at a flag presentation ceremony at Kowloon Park Sports Centre today to give the HKSAR delegation a heartfelt send-off ahead of next month’s Games. The three-year Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme (JCAIAS) was launched in 2023. Under the scheme, the Club sponsors the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) to provide cash awards ...

The Food Angel Jockey Club Food Production Centre officially opens today (15 October) in Sha Tin. As Hong Kong’s first large-scale facility dedicated to food rescue and meal production, its construction and a related elderly soft meal programme have been supported by a total approved donation of over HK$335 million from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to the Bo Charity Foundation, which launched Food Angel. Once fully operational, the centre will annually recover over 660 metric tonnes of ...

The Equestrian Federation of Hong Kong, China (EFHKC) and The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) announced today (13 October) the selection of 11 horse-and-rider combinations to represent the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) at the 15th National Games. The equestrian events will take place from 10 to 19 November at the Guangming International Equestrian Centre in Shenzhen. The HKSAR has been sending a delegation to the National Games since 1997, with the equestrian team participating in seven consecutive National ...

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is pleased to announce the opening of the newly reimagined Members Main Entrance at Sha Tin Racecourse today (Sunday, 12 October), marking a thoughtful enhancement to the arrival experience for Members and their guests. Designed with understated elegance and modern convenience in mind, the new entrance offers a seamless and welcoming transition into the racecourse. A striking 58-metre-long canopy provides both shelter and architectural presence, while the expanded pick-up and drop-off area – featuring 21 covered ...