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Suits to suit all women in 2020
April 8, 2020
Are you still stuck in the mindset that suits are only worn by men? Forget about it! Suits are now beloved fashion items for women who want to express some panache and flair in every season. In all the latest popular K-dramas and also at formal occasions, we’re seeing female celebrities show off a suit […]

Samsung C&T: Reaching high in Malaysia
April 8, 2020
Malaysia is one of the most urbanized nations of Southeast Asia: already in 2018 slightly over three quarters of the total population resided in urban areas, and this trend shows no sign of abating. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, in 2019 no less than 7 skyscrapers measuring 200 meters or more in height […]

Spring at last: Tulips, cherry and plum blossoms in full bloom at Everland!
March 27, 2020
The first tulips in the Netherlands grew in the city of Leiden in the late 16th century. When in 1593 the Flemish doctor and botanist Carolus Clusius planted some bulbs in the gardens of the University of Leiden, nobody expected that these flowers would become popular all over the world, brightening each early spring with […]

Samsung C&T holds annual general shareholders’ meeting
March 20, 2020
Samsung C&T held its 56th annual general shareholders’ meeting (AGM) in Seoul on March 20 for the fiscal year of 2019, with 73.4% of voting shares represented at the company’s headquarters in Seoul. The agenda included the approval of the full-year financial statement, appointment of board members, and cancellation of treasury shares. “In 2020, uncertainty […]

In S/S 2020, sporty meets classic to create ‘new tailoring’ in men’s fashion
March 18, 2020
This spring/summer season’s new looks combine a classic heritage feel with a refined sporty mood, introduce garment dyeing, and bring blue and pastel tones together with beige to express a greater diversity of masculine looks. Lee Hyun-jung, design director at Samsung C&T Fashion Group’s brand Galaxy, explains: “As the stereotypes of masculinity have been broken […]

Samsung C&T receives CIO 100 Award for using IT to improve safety
March 18, 2020
Samsung C&T was named a recipient of the 2020 CIO 100 Award for its use of information technology to improve workplace safety at its construction sites. Samsung C&T’s Engineering & Construction Group (E&C Group) is the first Korean construction business to receive a CIO 100 Award. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) 100 Awards, a project of […]

Sustainability enters women’s fashion in spring/summer 2020 collections
March 12, 2020
This year will see reinterpretations of classic women’s apparel from the perspective of sustainability, as consumers think more about their purchasing choices. The ongoing retro phenomenon is being extended to a historic romantic look, blending restrained feminine flourishes with practical and wearable items. Colorwise, this spring and summer fashion period will see a resurgence of […]

Samsung C&T announces new shareholder return policy
February 27, 2020
Samsung C&T’s Board of Directors on February 26 approved a series of measures aimed at enhancing shareholder value and corporate governance: – New shareholder return policy (FY20-FY22 dividend policy, treasury share cancellation) – Measures to facilitate board-centric governance ① Appointment of 3 independent director candidates ② Strengthening of role and status of Governance Committee ③ […]

What is the force behind the fashion industry?
February 27, 2020
From season to season there is one constant truth in fashion – it remains a lucrative industry. The global apparel market is expected to generate around USD 1.65 trillion dollars by this year, up from its market valuation of about USD 1.39 trillion in 2017. Looking at it from another perspective, the McKinsey Global Fashion Index predicts that the […]

Automated bots are changing workplaces
February 27, 2020
The world of work keeps changing. As workers these days in countries like Korea are more interested in a better work-life balance and in focusing on more interesting and meaningful work, the number of working hours is being reduced or capped. At the same time, technological developments have led to the rise of robotic process […]