Trading & Investment
SC&T office spotlight: Kuala Lumpur
With a population of nearly 33 million, Malaysia is one of the most influential nations in Southeast Asia, which is viewed as a fast-growing and vital hub. Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, is in turn seen as one of the region’s important economic centers, having also expanded rapidly in recent decades. Samsung C&T Trading
Stay-at-home economy part 1: A boost for synthetic resins
If the stay-at-home economy is here to stay, then there could be a profound impact on various industries. For instance, this year’s virtual edition of the Consumer Electronics Show demonstrated how large tech companies are developing products to feed the stay-at-home trend, including smart home gadgets. Reports suggest consumers are focusing on electronic
A test of strength for steel in a new global era
Steel might be a source of inspiration for many of us in the post-COVID-19 world. It gains its strength from a test of fire, quite literally. Just as the pandemic has tested people and industries across the globe, there is hope that humanity’s resilience has been fortified. The analogy also
Driving EVs to new heights part 2: Sustainability through recycling
Amid the rise of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, we recently looked at the growth of the markets for materials needed to produce EV batteries. This second article of a two-part series will focus on another important part of the EV battery supply chain – recycling. Recycling EV batteries plays
Driving EVs to new heights part 1: The materials that make batteries
2021 is shaping up to be a big year for the electric vehicle (EV) market, with related companies enjoying a boost already as EVs progressively move towards mainstream status. From Norway to South Korea, EVs are becoming an increasingly important part of the public and private transport discussion. The most important factor that distinguishes an
Traders transitioning from ‘20 to ‘21
2020 was a challenging year for people across the world in a multitude of sectors. For traders, it was also understandably not easy because of the profound disruption to global trade. Members of Samsung C&T Trading & Investment Group felt the impact just like everyone else, as they had to work