We’ve all seen Superman, or the Man of Steel, taking on villains and saving the world on the big screen. Tough and (almost) indestructible, the superhero is a symbol of strength and endurance. But what about steel in real life? What traits and personality would the alloy have if it’s a person? Steel is produced …
Take a stroll through Everland’s gardens this March and you’ll be dazzled by one of the most stunning tulips displays in Korea. Their multicolored bulbs usher in the spring season every year at the country’s most famous theme park, but there’s something unusual about them – they don’t usually blossom until the warmer weather comes …
What do t-shirts, fishing nets and seat belts have in common? The answer – they are all made of synthetic fiber. Produced from chemicals, synthetic fibers are hair-like strands that can be spun into yarn and turned into fabrics. As products of the laboratory, scientists can manipulate synthetic fibers to achieve a wide range of …
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Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) announced on Thursday that it raised Samsung C&T’s outlook rating from stable to positive. The change reflects the increased profit stability from the Engineering & Construction business and the company’s overall rising earning capacity. Stated in their rationale, R&I said that the Engineering and Construction Group’s competitive advantage stems …
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While the growth of wind and solar power often grab the headlines, there’s another renewable energy boom that’s emerging from forests and fueled by tree scraps: wood pellets. Made from recycled sawdust and lumber by-products, wood pellets are feeding the global demand to replace fossil fuel for electricity generation and heating. Driven by initiatives to …
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Nestled on the southern bank of the Yangon River, Dala Township is a humble neighbor to Myanmar’s bustling capital, Yangon. Here in this remote village is where the Samsung C&T Trading Group have been volunteering for the last three years to help build school infrastructure. The small fishing village is still largely rural, characterized by …
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Samsung C&T has joined the world’s largest companies on the 2018 Fortune Global 500 list for the second consecutive year. With annual revenues of $25.9 billion, reflecting a 7% growth rate, the company came in at #458 on the list. The prestigious ranking cements Samsung C&T as a global business leader and lifestyle innovator through …
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In 1953, Samsung C&T Trading Group opened its first overseas office in Tokyo, marking the first step in the company’s journey toward becoming a major player in world trade. Since then, the group’s global reach has expanded rapidly, thanks to the expertise and capabilities of our global employees. Over the past 65 years, their local …
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From beating us at chess and video games to driving our cars down the highway, artificial intelligence is turning things that once seemed like science-fiction fantasy into a modern reality. Artificial intelligence-powered assistants found in speakers and smartphones are becoming entwined in our lives, and new technologies like Blockchain are seeing an explosion in development. As these machine …
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Whether you’re turning on a light, cooking dinner, or cranking up the heat on a cold winter night, chances are liquefied natural gas (LNG) is helping you get the job done. As global markets pivot away from coal to cleaner energy solutions, LNG is playing an increasingly larger role in the energy mix. With no …
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