There has been a lot of buzz about the metaverse, which companies have joined the platform, and what people can do there. The metaverse is sometimes described as an “all-encompassing and persistent virtual world where we shop, play, work, communicate and watch entertainment,” or even a “virtual theme park.” This depiction explains many of the …
Plastic waste has risen during the pandemic due to increased demand for single-use plastics. In fact, more than eight million tons of pandemic-associated plastic waste have been generated globally, as of last August. Given that as little as nine percent of plastic waste is recycled, most of it gathers in landfills or ends up in natural environments …
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In both good times and bad, one of the keys to trading success is remaining agile enough to adapt to whatever is in front of you. Our latest Passion & Expertise feature takes a closer look at a steel trader who has proved to be so adaptable that colleagues have likened him to a chameleon! …
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Everland’s Rose Festival began in 1985 as Korea’s first flower festival and marks its 37th anniversary this year. Everland will hold its Rose Festival for a month starting May 13. The theme park in Yongin, located about an hour’s drive from Seoul, has held an annual celebration of the flower, the symbol of romance, welcoming …
At last, it seems the world has largely turned the corner on COVID-19, which is transitioning from pandemic to endemic status. Most countries have ended or eased social distancing measures. One of the biggest changes to the approach to the endemic is that office workers are returning to their offices. We will now meet up …
If there is one attitude that runs through all of Samsung C&T’s offices across the world, it is gratitude. As the company marks its 84th anniversary, having built its reputation on the efforts of dedicated employees, we celebrate Samsung C&T’s Trading & Investment Group’s most important asset: Its people! All employees of Samsung C&T, which has …
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Global demand for LNG is predicted to surge by 20% or more this year. European countries in particular are shifting away from burning coal, which emits more carbon than natural gas. LNG is seen by many as a better energy source than oil and coal in terms of carbon emissions and is therefore a step on the …
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May is “family month” in Korea, with Children’s Day falling on May 5 and Parent’s Day on May 8. In many other countries around the world, the second Sunday of May is Mother’s Day, which this year happens to be May 8. This is why May may be an appropriate time to think of a gift …
One of the most efficient ways to join metals is by welding them together using a lot of heat. It may be fitting then that Samsung C&T Trading & Investment Group’s Hot Rolled Steel Group members have not only been able to withstand the heat of the pandemic, but also to join together stronger than …
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