Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing waves to the press at Cheung Kong holdings and Hutchison Whampoa press briefing in Hong Kong, 22 March 2007. Hong Kong ports- to-telecoms giant Hutchison Whampoa 22 March reported a 40 percent rise in 2006 net profit, helped by an improved performance at its loss-making 3G mobile operations. AFP PHOTO/MIKE CLARKE