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“Too little land, too many people” – it’s a common phrase Hongkongers use to describe their city of 7 million people. With a mountainous terrain and a rapidly increasing population, the struggle to find suitable land to build homes, offices and infrastructure has been a constant problem since the former British colony was transformed from […]

– Former GE Chief Productivity Officer (CPO) Philippe Cochet recruited as an Independent Director – Further Board enhancements in global business expertise and gender diversity are also planned for next year Samsung C&T is continuing to improve its corporate governance in 2018 by separating the Chairman of the Board and CEO roles, as well as recruiting […]

Ask any roller coaster fan in Korea and they’ll tell you that they’ve been missing one thing over the past few months – the feeling of an adrenaline rush. That’s because some of the most iconic rides at Everland, the country’s largest theme park, go into hibernation during winter. Even the most hardened roller coaster […]

Now a well-recognized name among some of the most celebrated circles in fashion, Juun.J has a history that traces back a good two decades to his first personal label Lone Costume. The budding menswear brand was likened to others like Dior Homme and Raf Simons at the time and eventually evolved into the namesake brand […]

When you think of silver, the first thing that comes to mind is probably jewelry, fancy cutlery, or second place in the Olympics. But it’s no second-rate metal. Today, those uses account for less than half of all silver consumption as the metal has become a material of innovation. Silver is one of the most […]

You might drive across a massive steel bridge to work every day or walk along a small wooden footbridge at the park without giving it much thought. Some structures might be gargantuan projects that require years of planning and are designed to impress, while others might be as simple as slapping together a few planks […]

Whether we’re crossing a bridge in morning traffic, riding an elevator to our offices, or enjoying the view from atop one of the world’s tallest buildings, there is virtually no part of our lives unaffected by human ingenuity and engineering. Caught up in our day-to-day lives, it’s easy to forget that behind the infrastructure we […]

Winter weather has gripped Korea, and so has the holiday shopping craze. With Lunar New Year just around the corner, airports are bustling with duty-free holiday deals. Whether you’re looking to buy some cologne for a partner, some fine scotch for Dad, or treat yourself to the latest cosmetics and fashion accessories, there’s no better […]

As the distinguished biologist Jeffrey Glassberg once said, “butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life”. Their appearance is one of the first signs that spring has arrived, while their graceful movements and kaleidoscopic colors are symbols of rejuvenation in many cultures. As cold-blooded animals, butterflies are rarely seen during the colder months. But […]

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 […]