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December 2018

A Year to Remember: Looking Back at Samsung C&T’s 2018

Corporate & Sustainability / By

Championing Best Practice Samsung C&T began 2018 with a landmark move to increase transparency and strengthen the company’s sustainability, bringing a diverse range of expertise to its Board of Directors and announcing an increased yearly dividend policy. Following such moves, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index listed Samsung C&T as a ‘Sustainable Management’ world leader for the second year running, …

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Making Dreams Come True: Samsung Village in 2018

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2018 has been a busy year for Samsung Village, the Engineering & Construction group’s flagship CSR program. Guided by the goal to improve living environments around the world, hundreds of volunteers successfully completed two villages over the past 12 months in Cam Xuyen, Vietnam and Nandgaon, India, improving homes and essential facilities for over 5,000 …

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Samsung C&T Begins Infrastructure Development on Jawa 1 Power Plant

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Samsung C&T Corporation and its partners broke the grounds for the Jawa 1 combined-cycle power plant on December 19, signaling the second phase of the project for PT Jawa Satu Power in Indonesia.  Earlier this year Samsung C&T announced that it had procured a $900 million engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the Jawa …

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Beyond the Coral Reef: Where to Spot Pantone’s Color of the Year 2019

Fashion / By

For over 20 years, Pantone has been paving the way in color forecasting with its researched-backed Color of the Year announcements. This year has been no exception and after extensive research, Pantone has revealed its official color for 2019 – PANTONE 16-1546, or ‘Living Coral’. Chosen for its bright appearance and warm, golden undertone, Living …

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Indispensable Materials Part 15: Holiday Edition

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From glistening lights to gift-filled stockings, the holiday season is packed with traditions and activities that delight all our senses, making the holiday season one of the most special time of the year. But have you ever wondered what raw materials make holiday traditions possible? Just like Santa’s helpers and reindeer, Samsung C&T Trading Group …

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Shoot Ghosts and Command Robots in Everland’s Virtual Reality Rides

Resort / By

When virtual reality gaming first launched with the Oculus Rift, many people thought that the giant goggles and hand waving were a gimmick destined for failure. But while first generation VR technology hardware has yet to reach mainstream popularity, high-tech gaming is stronger than ever. The number of VR users on Valve’s game platform Steam, …

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Stars on the Rise: Looking Back at a year in Fashion for Two SFDF Winners

Fashion / By

2018 is drawing to a close, and with it, another exciting year in fashion for Korean brands – particularly on the international stage. Two up-and-coming brands have especially seen their international stars grow this year: REJINA PYO and BLINDNESS, the joint winners of this year’s Samsung Design & Fashion Fund (SFDF) awards. This recognition has …

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[Interview] Deep in Thought with Samsung C&T Attorney Woo-kyung Kim

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“When ideas arise, I put them in my cell-phone,” said Kim. “I often think of mistakes I’ve made right in the middle of a shower, then I rush out of the bathroom covered in soap to take notes.” Such anecdotes are characteristic of Kim, who describes himself as a deep thinker. He joined Samsung C&T …

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