Features
Indispensable Materials Series Part 3: How Steel Propels the World
September 21, 2016
Note: This is the latest in a series of articles on the Samsung C&T Newsroom that examines several key materials, looking at how they are being used by a variety of industries, including trading, technology and construction. Previously in the series, Samsung C&T Newsroom has looked at why copper is such a big deal to everyone from traders […]
KUHO Showcases Contemporary Korean Fashion at New York Fashion Week
September 20, 2016
Samsung C&T Fashion Group brand KUHO has launched its 2017 Spring/Summer collection at New York Fashion Week. The collection was displayed on September 14 in the ultra-trendy SoHo district, and marked the brand’s first time presenting in New York. KUHO’s head designer Hyun Jung Kim opted to convey the brand’s signature minimalism concept in the […]
What Do Harvest Festivals Mean to C&T People around the World?
September 12, 2016
Harvesting is one of the oldest activities known to mankind. In fact, many anthropologists claim it is what makes us truly human – our transition from nomadic hunter-gatherers to settled agricultural communities arguably brought about the phenomenon of civilization. Little wonder, then, that almost every culture in the world has developed its own unique way […]
Indispensable Materials Series Part 2: Why Cement Is the Backbone of the Modern World
September 8, 2016
Note: This is the latest in a series of articles on the Samsung C&T Newsroom that will examine several key materials, looking at how these are being utilized by a variety of sectors, including the trading, technology and construction industries. Previously in this series, Samsung C&T Newsroom has explored the importance of copper in the modern world. […]
Samsung Fashion & Design Fund Nurturing Emerging Design Talent
September 7, 2016
For up-and-coming fashion designers, it can often be hard to catch a break in the industry, no matter how creative and talented you may be. That is why organizations such as the Samsung Fashion & Design Fund (SFDF), established as a showcase of Samsung C&T Fashion Group’s philosophy to support up-and-coming talent, can be incredibly […]
Creating Cultural Ties – Samsung C&T Volunteers Restore Myanmar School for Orphans
August 30, 2016
Ties between Samsung C&T and Myanmar go back a long way. Almost four full decades ago, the company opened an office in Yangon. However, a long period of political instability curtailed activities in the Southeast Asian country for most foreign enterprises – including Samsung C&T – until earlier this decade. In 2012, military rule slowly […]
Understanding the True Value of Safety in Construction
August 30, 2016
On the construction site, there is no such thing as a minor mistake. Even a small lapse of concentration could result in a serious injury. That is why at Samsung C&T, safety is not just a high priority – it is a core value. Samsung C&T has over 30 ongoing projects in the Asia-Pacific region, […]
A Day in the Life of a Panda Handler
August 26, 2016
Le-bao recently celebrated her birthday, and Everland gifted her this nifty hammock. Check it out in the video below – it looks like the giant panda is a fan of her newest present! https://youtu.be/ibEVpmULeN0
Smart Series Part 3: When Fashion and IT Collide – Wearables Take the Next Step
August 23, 2016
Note: This is the latest in a series of articles on the Samsung C&T Newsroom that examines the ways technological innovations such as smart devices, the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced software, drones and robotics are currently transforming the world of housing, construction software, fashion and leisure. When most people think about technology and fashion, what comes […]
Charity Fun Run and Carnival Helps Samsung C&T Deepen Singapore Bonds
August 19, 2016
There is arguably no better way to check out Singapore’s most memorable sights than to head to the annual Run & Raisin’ charity run and family carnival at the city’s iconic Gardens by the Bay. This year the event was held on August 13, and saw participation from Samsung C&T, among others. The event was […]