Like most large-scale industries, fashion also leaves its mark on the environment. From the waste of over-supply of inventory to the encouragement of excessive consumption, there are many signs of a lack of sustainability and concern for the planet. But it’s not all bad news. New York, one of the world centers of fashion, has …
As global supply chains continue to come under great pressure, it is important to diversify sources of key materials and maintain positive and fruitful relationships with suppliers and customers. This is exemplified by the case of the fertilizer market. Let’s take a closer look through the eyes of Abdelraouf Samir Mahmoud Omar, who works for Samsung …
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Golf is growing in popularity, partly because people are realizing the benefits to overall health and well-being of this outdoor low-impact sport, and also because it was one of the few activities possible during the last two years of social distancing caused by the pandemic. Recent years have seen more people from newer generations drawn …
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As travel sentiment explodes in the atmosphere of COVID-19’s “endemic” transition, resort looks that can be worn at vacation spots are gaining popularity. The fashion industry said that comfortable one-mile wear has been popular regardless of the season for the past two years, but this summer, products that reflect colorful hues, exotic patterns and bold …
Living in a high-rise apartment has many conveniences. However, you should be careful not to transmit noise downstairs. “Floor impact noise” which is that carries from an upper story to a lower story of a building, and it is a problem that many construction firms want to solve. To that end, Samsung C&T Construction & …
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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 …
