Around the World (Apr 2024)
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[U.S.] Three U.S. Schools Named National Winners in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition
2024.4.30
Samsung Electronics America has named Brandywine High School (DE), Hoover High School (AL) and Princeton High School (NJ) the three National Winners of the 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition in the U.S. The competition challenges public school students to apply STEM skills to address pressing local issues and create positive change within their communities. Each year, Solve for Tomorrow awards more than $2 million in Samsung technology and classroom supplies to participating public schools nationwide, with the National Winners each receiving a prize package worth $100,000.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[Mexico] [Editorial] Samsung Innovation Campus and the Importance of Education in a Connected World
2024.4.30
80 students recently graduated from the 2023 Samsung Innovation Campus program at the University of Guadalajara in Mexico. By learning from tech professionals during the program, the students equipped themselves with various practical skills, positioning them for future success in the industry. As advanced technologies like the Internet of Things and AI become more and more prevalent, Samsung Electronics Mexico’s Senior Manager of Social Responsibility Lorena De Lima believes initiatives like Samsung Innovation Campus will be crucial in fostering relevant public education and addressing new technological challenges.
Learn more at the Samsung Mexico Newsroom
[Austria] Samsung Austria Celebrates Vienna Daughters’ Day With 22 Students
2024.4.29
Samsung Electronics Austria welcomed 22 schoolgirls to its office and showroom as part of Vienna Daughters’ Day, an annual citywide initiative aimed at encouraging young women to pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated industries. By participating and learning from female role models at Samsung Austria, the students gained practical insight into professional disciplines such as technology, research, brand communication and more.
Learn more at the Samsung Austria Newsroom
[Switzerland] Samsung Switzerland Wins Gold for Best Marketing and Cross-Media Campaign at ‘Best of Swiss Web’ Awards
2024.4.25
Samsung Electronics Switzerland won gold for the best marketing campaign at the Best of Swiss Web Award 2024 with “The FlipCode Mystery.” A spinoff crime series featuring the Galaxy Z Flip5, the multichannel campaign also took home the top prize in the Goldbach Crossmedia Award category.
Learn more at the Samsung Switzerland Newsroom
[India] Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators: Samsung Celebrates International Girls in ICT Day
2024.4.25
Marked annually on the fourth Thursday of April, International Girls in ICT Day is dedicated to encouraging young women to pursue careers in information and communications technology (ICT). Samsung Electronics celebrates International Girls in ICT Day by fostering the next generation of female innovators through its Solve for Tomorrow program and Samsung Innovation Campus.
Learn more at the Samsung India Newsroom
[Netherlands] Keukenhof and Samsung Join Forces for a Magical ‘Night at Keukenhof’
2024.4.24
Keukenhof, or the Garden of Europe, and Samsung Electronics held a nighttime exhibition to celebrate Keukenhof’s 75th anniversary and offered a unique photo experience for a selected audience. This was the first time Keukenhof held an exhibition in the dark, and with the help of the Galaxy S24 series’ Nightography feature, photographers captured stunning photos of the garden’s tulips and the moon without sacrificing photo quality.
Learn more at the Samsung Netherlands Newsroom
[U.S.] Humans of Samsung: Embracing the Spirit of Volunteerism
2024.4.22
Kara Showers, Director of Retail Supply Chain-Operations & DTC(Direct to Consumer) at Samsung Electronics America, learned the importance of volunteering from her family at a young age. Today, she gives back to her community by participating in various charitable activities including serving as a Girl Scout Troop leader, which led her to introduce Samsung to the nonprofit organization Feed My Starving Children. She encourages her coworkers to take part in Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and Samsung’s other Citizenship programs to make positive differences in the world and foster a culture of giving.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[U.S.] Clayton Home Building Group Enters Partnership With Samsung
2024.4.22
Clayton Home Building Group, a leading single-family home builder in the U.S., is teaming up with Samsung Electronics America, the biggest home appliance brand in the country, for a multi-year partnership to feature Samsung appliances in most new Clayton homes. The appliances will include design-forward ranges and microwaves, as well as ENERGY STAR® certified refrigerators and dishwashers.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[Latinoamérica] Samsung Opens Its First SmartThings Store in Uruguay
2024.4.19
Samsung Electronics has opened its first SmartThings experience store in Uruguay at Via Disegno to meet the rising demand for interconnected smart home solutions. At the store, Uruguayan consumers can interact with experts offering them personalized advice and hands-on demonstrations on the benefits of SmartThings technology. The immersive new store represents Samsung’s dedication to transforming homes into safer, more efficient spaces.
Learn more at the Samsung Latin America Newsroom
[U.S.] Samsung Powers Up The Bolt — LA Chargers’ New State-of-the-Art HQ and Practice Facility
2024.4.19
Samsung Electronics America is teaming up with the Los Angeles Chargers to furnish the professional American football team’s new headquarters and practice facility — The Bolt — with over 250 Samsung LED displays. Set to open in the summer, The Bolt will have the displays installed throughout the facility to provide the sports franchise with information on their athletes’ nutrition, strength, performance and more so that they can better prepare for the upcoming season.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[Vietnam] 1 Billion Phones Manufactured by Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai Nguyen
2024.4.17
Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai Nguyen (SEVT) celebrated the remarkable milestone of manufacturing 1 billion phone products, a feat that took 10 years to reach. The 1 billionth phone produced, a Galaxy S24 Ultra, symbolizes Samsung’s commitment to endless product innovation. The congratulatory ceremony also honored outstanding employees contributing to SEVT’s continued success.
Learn more at the Samsung Vietnam Newsroom
[U.S.] How To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With SmartThings Energy
2024.4.17
April is Earth Month, so now is the best time to create a new sustainability plan with SmartThings Energy by Samsung Electronics. Available in the SmartThings app, SmartThings Energy is a personal energy assistant that helps users control their carbon footprint and cut energy bills by monitoring home energy use remotely. With features such as AI Energy Mode, which learns users’ routines and adjusts energy consumption accordingly, customers can save up to 70% of energy consumption on select products and cycles.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[Philippines] Samsung Fans Try Out Galaxy A Series During Awesome Summer Fanfest
2024.4.15
During the Awesome Summer Fanfest that took place at SM North Edsa Annex in Quezon City, Metro Manila, visitors got to test out the latest Galaxy A series devices. Fans of Filipino girl group BINI, singer Adie, and actors Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano enjoyed their live performances thanks to the celebrities’ participation as members of Team Galaxy.
Learn more at the Samsung Philippines Newsroom
[Chile] Chileans Name Samsung Brand of Choice for Smartphones and Home Appliances
2024.4.12
CHILE3D, an annual study of Chilean consumers, has recognized Samsung Electronics as a Brand of Excellence in 2024. It is the ninth consecutive time the company has been honored with the award in the categories of Smartphones, Televisions and Appliances. Consumers highlighted product quality, innovation and capacity for customer satisfaction as key areas where Samsung smartphones and home appliances stood out.
Learn more at the Samsung Chile Newsroom
[Norway] Six Out of 10 Norwegians Expect Their Next Smartphone To Contain More AI Functions
2024.4.11
A new survey by Samsung Electronics showed that Norwegians have high expectations for AI, particularly amongst younger age groups. Six out of 10 expect their next smartphone to include more AI features, while most young people would use AI features if they were available on their smartphone today. Despite the overall enthusiasm, however, nearly eight in 10 respondents said they need more knowledge on the technology to understand its mechanisms. Almost nine out of 10, meanwhile, responded they have yet to receive any kind of training in the field. Even Amdal, Samsung’s director in Norway, therefore believes the industry should be responsible for expanding public knowledge on AI so that consumers can rest assured their data and privacy are protected and taken seriously.
Learn more at the Samsung Norway Newsroom
[Brazil] Samsung’s Recycling Program Records 115% Increase in Electronic Waste Collected in 2023
2024.4.10
Samsung Recicla, Samsung Electronics’ reverse logistics program, collected 115% more electronic waste in 2023 than the year before. The eco-conscious initiative, which has been running in Brazil since 2017, provides Samsung stores and SVC Centers with collection containers that customers can use to dispose of their broken or unwanted devices. The program also offers home collection services with support from SVC Centers for consumers who want to safely recycle larger electronic goods like refrigerators and other household appliances.
Learn more at the Samsung Brazil Newsroom
[Thailand] Samsung Thailand Receives Merit Award for Dual Vocational Education Internship Program
2024.4.9
Samsung Electronics Thailand received the Merit Award at the 2024 Thailand Education Minister’s Commendation Ceremony for its Dual Vocational Education internship program. Run in collaboration with Thailand’s National Institute of Vocational Education, the program provides hands-on product repair training to students from technical colleges across Thailand. In the process, it not only presents graduates with employment opportunities but also contributes to resolving labor shortages.
Learn more at the Samsung Thailand Newsroom
[Türkiye] Turkish Innovation Campus Graduates Honored in Istanbul
2024.4.8
The Innovation Campus program, an educational collaboration between Samsung Electronics Türkiye and the United Nations Development Programme Türkiye, held an event in Istanbul to honor its sixth semester alumni. Graduates showcased various projects that incorporated AI technologies to benefit their communities, including an anemia detection model and an earthquake relief tool. Samsung plans to continue mentoring participants post-graduation to further develop their skillsets and nurture professional talent in the region.
Learn more at the Samsung Türkiye Newsroom
[Colombia] Samsung Colombia Awarded for Marketing Management and Strategy
2024.4.8
Samsung Electronics Colombia won the award for marketing management and strategy of the year in the consumer electronics category at the 2023 GEMA Awards. According to Director of Corporate Marketing Johan Pinzón, among the company’s key values are connectivity, efficiency and responsible marketing aimed at enhancing the day-to-day lives of consumers. Samsung Colombia hopes to build emotional connections with consumers and further strengthen its position in the Colombian market by delivering a wide range of products and engaging activities such as the “Vive Samsung” roadshow.
Learn more at the Samsung Colombia Newsroom
[U.S.] Galaxy Battles Returns With Genshin Impact
2024.4.5
Samsung Electronics America has launched Galaxy Battles: Genshin Impact, a high stakes gaming tournament that brings together anime creators and gamers for a team-based competition to win prizes for their fans and followers. The event culminates in the Grand Finals with content creators competing head-to-head on April 21 on Samsung’s Twitch and YouTube channels, as well as the channels of all participating creators.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[Philippines] Samsung Drives Business Success in Philippines Through Digital Transformation
2024.4.5
Samsung Electronics’ first Business Expo in the Philippines, which hosted more than 500 corporate leaders from various industries, highlighted the company’s dedication to fostering organizational success through digital transformation. Showcased at the event was a range of solutions including customizable display systems, SmartThings, Samsung Knox and Galaxy AI that can all assist local enterprises and support the reshaping of the Philippines’ digital ecosystem.
Learn more at the Samsung Philippines Newsroom
[Singapore] HTX Partners With Samsung To Develop Next-Gen Solutions for Frontliners and Bolster Singapore’s Cybersecurity Efforts
2024.4.5
Samsung Electronics Singapore and HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) signed an MOU to advance cybersecurity and public safety in Singapore. The strategic partnership focuses on co-developing next-generation wearable and mobility solutions for frontline officers to bolster their safety and elevate their operational capabilities, empowering them to better respond to evolving threats. The MOU will also reinforce the country’s national cybersecurity efforts, particularly in addressing scams and other online risks.
Learn more at the Samsung Singapore Newsroom
[Italy] Seletti x Samsung Galaxy S24: Combining Premium Technology With Optical Art
2024.4.4
Samsung Electronics Italy has partnered with Italian design brand Seletti to produce a new series of Flipsuit cards for the Galaxy S24 series. Equipped with NFC technology, the cards interact with the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra to display an automatically synchronized, dynamic black-and-white pattern on the lock screen of the smartphones.
Learn more at the Samsung Italy Newsroom
[India] Samsung Showcases Bespoke Home Appliances Featuring AI Capabilities and Enhanced Connectivity
2024.4.3
Samsung Electronics showcased its line of AI-powered Bespoke home appliances to Indian consumers. The products represent the future of sustainable home appliances, offering seamless connectivity via Samsung’s SmartThings application and AI functionality optimized to save consumers time and money. The appliances include a refrigerator that detects and informs owners about food items set to expire and an air conditioner that users can control from a distant location to cool down their homes. They also include a microwave that personalizes diet recipes and a washing machine that learns laundry routines and evolves wash cycles to suit user’s habits.
Learn more at the Samsung India Newsroom
[Vietnam] Samsung Vietnam Thai Nguyen to Finance Two Water Restoration Projects
2024.4.2
Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai Nguyen (SEVT) has reached an agreement with the People’s Committee of Thai Nguyen Province to finance two water restoration projects in the region. Samsung’s VND 2 billion investment is set to improve agricultural water supply and crop yields by building and repairing pumping stations. The projects, a part of SEVT’s new environmental management strategy, are expected to contribute to developing the area’s economy in a sustainable manner.
Learn more at the Samsung Vietnam Newsroom
[U.K.] Winners of UK’s Mobile Photography Awards 2024 Revealed in Partnership With Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
2024.4.2
In an exciting partnership between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and The British Photography Awards, the winners of the UK’s Mobile Photography Awards 2024 have been revealed. The six winners each received the title of Mobile Photography Award Champion as well as a brand-new Galaxy S24 Ultra. The competition’s most captivating entries are on display at an interactive virtual gallery, and some photographers will be invited to exhibit their work at the prestigious BPA 2024 Gala.
Learn more at the Samsung U.K. Newsroom
[South Africa] Samsung South Africa Celebrates International Women’s Day in Style
2024.4.2
Samsung Electronics South Africa marked International Women’s Day with a celebration at the Samsung DQX in Johannesburg that emphasized diversity and empowerment. A panel of four female leaders from the region shared their inspiring stories and discussed a range of topics concerning gender equality. The People Group there, meanwhile, gave policy updates designed to empower women, especially mothers. The event promoted unity and solidarity among all attendees, demonstrating Samsung’s commitment to building an inclusive workplace.
Learn more at the Samsung South Africa Newsroom
[Malaysia] A Union of Art, Culture and Technology: Samsung Transforms Historic Semua House in Kuala Lumpur
2024.4.2
Samsung Electronics Malaysia collaborated with the iconic Semua House in Kuala Lumpur to reinvent customer engagement by combining traditional fabric art and technology. Their exhibition features three immersive, experiential stations from Malaysian artists Dhani Illiani, Amani Azlin and Shahrina Shahrin. The collaboration highlights the Galaxy S24 series’ AI capabilities and upgraded photography features, which enable local artists to provide visitors with a glimpse into the future of artistic expression.
Learn more at the Samsung Malaysia Newsroom
[Malaysia] Celebrating Raya in Style, the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Way!
2024.4.1
Malaysians are reaching for their Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series ahead of this year’s Hari Raya holiday. The smartwatches’ customizable features accommodate the country’s unique Raya traditions while giving the wearer a stylish look. Its bands come in many different shades, making it easy to pair the watch with traditional attire. The watch also reminds wearers of their wellness goals through its health-tracking capabilities. It also allows the user to stay connected with loved ones, through texts and calls taken from their wrist, even if they are miles away from each other.
Learn more at the Samsung Malaysia Newsroom
