It’s been over two years since the United Nations adopted a broad set of goals that are designed to promote sustainable development worldwide. Aptly named Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, they outline specific issues that governments and companies around the world must address in order to root out current problems associated with rampant growth. Of …
The history of nuclear energy spans many centuries or decades, depending on how you look at it. It was the ancient Greek philosophers who first came up with the concept of the indivisible atom – although that was later proven wrong – but it was not until the late 19th century that findings directly related …
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Whether you’re turning on a light, cooking dinner, or cranking up the heat on a cold winter night, chances are liquefied natural gas (LNG) is helping you get the job done. As global markets pivot away from coal to cleaner energy solutions, LNG is playing an increasingly larger role in the energy mix. With no …
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Think of the last time you saw a blind character in a movie, how was the person portrayed? The answer would most likely be someone who only sees darkness, relies on a cane or guide dog, and perhaps has enhanced hearing or sense of smell. While over 200 million people in the world live with …
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When the temperature drops, throwing on a thicker coat, putting on a scarf and some gloves might be all the difference in our daily routine. But in the animal kingdom, the arrival of winter presents challenges that require ingenuity to overcome. Some migrate for thousands of miles to escape the cold. Others eat till their …
PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet. By now, this particular combination of words and digits may look surprisingly familiar to many. Following global color authority Pantone Color Institute’s announcement of the color of the year for 2018, Ultra Violet and a collage of images with the magical hue have dotted no shortage of fashion blogs and social …
From 124 floors up on the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, it feels like you can see for eternity. The desert city of Dubai sprawls below and the Persian Gulf fades into the horizon. But while marveling at the scenery, rarely do we think to marvel at the technology that makes such a view …
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Samsung C&T announced today new leadership for three of the Company’s core businesses. Executive vice presidents Young Ho Lee and Jung Suk Koh have been promoted to presidents and named the heads of the E&C and the T&I Groups, respectively. Executive vice president Keum Yong Chung was appointed as the head of the Resort Group …
The Board of Directors of Samsung C&T Corporation approved the Company’s three year dividend policy for 2017-2019, which includes a significant increase in annual dividend payments. – Samsung C&T announced for the first time a three year dividend policy to provide investors with greater predictability on their returns; – Under the new dividend policy, the …
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In just a few weeks, thousands of visitors will flock to South Korea for the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. In addition to watching top athletes compete in high-caliber sporting events, many will also take the opportunity to explore the country during one of its coldest months. On the surface, winter seems to be the least …
