Caring Beyond Business
Caring for people is at the heart of AS Watson’s purpose—and recently, that commitment was demonstrated in an extraordinary way.
Fortune Honours Malina Ngai as One of Asia's Most Powerful Women: The Science Behind AS Watson's 185-Year Legacy
Dr. Malina Ngai, Group CEO of AS Watson, has been named one of Fortune's Most Powerful Women in Asia 2025, ranking 6th on the list and standing out as the only retail leader among the top 10. The recognition was announced online earlier this month, and the award was formally presented to Ngai at the Fortune Innovation Forum gala dinner held in Kuala Lumpur last night.
AS Watson Surpasses Halfway Mark in Global Youth Employment Pledge: 134,000 Young People Recruited Worldwide and 3.8 Million Training Hours Delivered to Empower Future Retail Leaders
AS Watson, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer, has reached a major milestone in its global youth employment pledge - recruiting 134,000 young people to date and delivering 3.8 million hours of training. This achievement marks more than halfway toward its goal of creating 200,000 opportunities by 2030.
Give a Smile, Change a Life
AS Watson partnered with Operation Smile to organise the Give a Smile surgical mission in Legazpi, Philippines.
Driving a Sustainable Future
AS Watson has been honoured with the Leadership Award in the Sustainable Corporate category at the Standard Chartered Corporate Achievement Awards 2025.
Choosing Sustainable Paper, One Page at a Time
Paper is highly recyclable and widely used. FSC and PEFC certifications ensure responsible sourcing. AS Watson promotes certified or recycled paper and targets 100% recycled tertiary packaging by 2030 to support forest conservation and reduce plastic use.
Embracing the Future: #break# Our Vision for Human and Gen AI Collaboration
As we approach our 185th anniversary in 2026, we are reminded of how our legacy is built on innovation, adaptability, and our passion to put a smile on our customers’ faces.
Innovation in Retail
Congratulations to PARKnSHOP, Watsons Hong Kong, Fortress and MoneyBack for their remarkable achievement in the Metro Finance Experiential Marketing Brilliance Awards.
Leading with Purpose: Malina Shares Her Vision for Reinventing Retail
Malina, our Group CEO, delivered a keynote at the Financial Times’ Future of Retail Summit in London, where she shared her vision for the future of retail.
