Hutchison Whampoa Limited ("Hutchison Whampoa") is a large multinational enterprise with operations all over the world. It has always been determined to innovate, and has the courage to adopt new technologies to operate diversified businesses, including the largest container terminal operator, retail chain groups, real estate development and infrastructure businesses in many markets around the world, and even the most technologically advanced telecommunications services. The audited turnover for the year ended 31 December 2007 and the six months ended 30 June 2008 were approximately HK$ 309 billion (US$ 40 billion) and HK$ 1 76 billion (US$ 23 billion) respectively. Hutchison Whampoa operates five core businesses in 54 countries around the world, with more than 220,000 employees. Core businesses include ports and related services, real estate and hotels, retail, energy, infrastructure, investment and others, and telecommunications.