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Getting to know synthetic resins
March 14, 2024
At a glance Plastics are primarily made from synthetic resins Having been pioneered as recently as the 20th century, various synthetic resins have been developed according to the desired plastic properties Samsung C&T has been trading synthetic resins for decades During the course of this “Getting to know” series, we’ve occasionally made reference to historic […]

Samsung C&T experts explain construction knowledge in an easy-to-understand way
March 7, 2024
Samsung C&T Engineering and Construction Group is continually engaged in construction activities around the world, including housing, civil engineering, and plant projects. In Samsung C&T’s YouTube series, specialists explain construction-related topics of interest to the general public. The videos are subtitled in English, so global audiences can watch and learn general information about construction and […]

So long, Fu Bao, and thanks for all the memories
March 5, 2024
Fu Bao the panda has now left the building – almost. After delighting crowds of admiring fans and zookeepers in Everland’s Panda World for almost four years since her birth, Fu Bao is preparing to move to China, the ancestral home of giant pandas. “Did somebody call my name?“ “It’s hard work being cute all […]

SC&T Office Spotlight: Cairo
February 27, 2024
Having spent some time in Samsung C&T Trading & Investment Group’s Riyadh Office in Saudi Arabia earlier this month, we now head to the Egyptian capital as we stay in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region for this latest edition in our SC&T Office Spotlight series. Steeped in some of the world’s most […]

Everland’s panda parenting videos trending on social media
February 22, 2024
What’s it like being a parent in a foreign country? Panda mommy and daddy Ai Bao and Le Bao, who came to Korea from China eight years ago, know all about that. They have become parents twice over at Panda World, within Korea’s Everland Zoo. And now panda fans all around the world are enjoying […]

New schoolbags for students of all ages
February 20, 2024
Many of the little difficulties of everyday life can be solved by surprisingly simple solutions. One example is having the right container to hold your possessions as you move around during the day. Our two hands can only hold so much, while pockets are really only good for holding small items (and not everyone has […]

2024 key commodity market outlook: Part 2
February 15, 2024
We kicked off our 2024 key commodity outlook by assessing this year’s expectations for steel, copper, rechargeable battery materials, and precious metals. In doing so, we presented a mixed picture of opportunities and challenges, as global economic uncertainty weighs on many commodities. Continuing with the second part of our outlook, we will now look at […]

World’s second-largest building opens; constructed by Samsung C&T
February 13, 2024
On Jan. 10 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the landmark Merdeka 118 skyscraper, constructed by Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group, was officially opened in the presence of assembled dignitaries. The Merdeka 118 — “Merdeka” means “independent” in Malay — is the second-tallest building in the world, after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which was completed […]

Three strong reasons to visit Everland and Caribbean Bay in February
February 8, 2024
Korea’s premier theme park Everland and water park Caribbean Bay are open year-round. They are always attractive and fun places for individuals, couples, and families to visit. But this month there are three particularly good reasons to enjoy a day out there. All aboard the Snow Buster In winter, what can be more fun than […]

Colors of the year: Why limit yourself to two?
February 7, 2024
Just as every year is the International Year of something (the United Nations has declared 2024 the International Year of Camelids), each year has one or more colors chosen to capture a mood, sentiment, or hope for that year. This year, Samsung Fashion Institute (SFI), part of Samsung C&T Fashion Group, has selected two hues […]