Its core businesses are mainly focused on Asia, with its key operations in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland.

Swire Resources is a Hong Kong retail company specializing in sports apparel, swimwear, and footwear.

The company is the Hong Kong distributor for several major international brands, including Aldo, Arena, Columbia Sportswear, Crocs, Rockport, and Speedo.

Steamships Trading Company is a diversified leader in shipping, transport, property and commercial operation in Papua New Guinea.

The company has a 70% shareholding in Consort Express Lines, a leading provider of coastal and river shipping services in Papua New Guinea.

Its liner trades service 17 ports in Papua New Guinea and the company also provides project charters.

John Swire & Sons (Green Investments) Ltd has acquired Scottish biodiesel producer Argent Energy.