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The Towers at Twenty: How the Petronas Towers Are Still Reshaping Malaysia

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There are few buildings in Asia quite as iconic as Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Towers. For many, they are an international symbol of modernity and progress in the fast-developing business world. And although they still look new, they were actually inaugurated two full decades ago. The towers were inspired by the vision of Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s …

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Indispensable Materials Series Part 5: How Rebar Builds a Stronger World

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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 the importance of copper in our lives, the future of cement, steel’s versatility in …

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How Are Different Trade Commodities Transported Around the World?

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On the face of it, trade sounds fairly straightforward. One party buys a product, the other party sells it, and perhaps another takes care of distribution. In the 21st century, however, trade and distribution have become more complex than ever. Loading goods onto a truck and driving them to their destination is fine when you are …

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A Peek into the Dawning Future of Biomass

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It is a question that has confounded energy experts, global leaders and technological pioneers for years – in a world with finite resources, a fast-growing population and ever-rising energy needs, how will the future be powered? The International Energy Association says that the world consumed almost 40 percent more power in 2008 than it did …

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Smart Series Part 4: Hardware Advances Set to Revolutionize Construction Industry

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Note: This is the latest in a series of articles on the Samsung C&T Newsroom that examine how technological innovations such as smart devices, the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced software, drones and robotics are currently transforming the world of housing, construction, fashion and leisure. In a recent Smart Series piece, the Samsung C&T Newsroom looked at ways advanced computer …

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Thrill-seekers and Kids Gear Up for Everland’s Halloween Fun

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Halloween is a time for dressing up, enjoying all things spooky and having oodles of family fun. In Korea, there is little doubt that the best place to enjoy this delightfully scary time of the year – both for thrill-seeking adults and ghost-loving children – is Everland. This year, you can enjoy the haunted excitement …

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8 Seconds Brings K-Fashion to Shanghai with a New Flagship Store

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Fashion brand 8 Seconds is set to open its first offline store in China, with a flagship store in the trend-loving city of Shanghai. This follows the successful launch of K-pop star G-Dragon’s collaboration with 8 Seconds. The store will open its doors on September 30. It is located on the bustling Huaihai Road, considered by …

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Promoting Inter-cultural Exchange with Korean History Exploration

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Modern Korea is almost completely unrecognizable from the country it was just a few decades ago. Even until the beginning of the 20th Century, Korea did not have much interaction with the rest of the world. As a result, the country had remained ethnically and culturally homogenous. In recent years, however, Korea has undergone rapid social …

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Samsung C&T Wins Top Award at Singapore Safety Awards Event

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Samsung C&T has won the highest possible recognition for its stringent safety standards from Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA). The company scooped the Grand Prize at the LTA’s Annual Safety Award Convention (ASAC). The event was held on September 21, and marked the ASAC’s 18th anniversary. The ASAC is a convention that recognizes companies for their …

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What Do Harvest Festivals Mean to C&T People around the World?

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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 …

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