Around the World (Mar 2024)
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[Singapore] Samsung Electronics Launches 2024 Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED and OLED TVs To Spark AI Screen Era
2024.3.29
Samsung Electronics Singapore unveiled its 2024 lineup of Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED and OLED TVs, as well as its latest sound systems at the Unbox & Discover 2024 Singapore launch. Held at the iconic Jewel Changi, the event saw over 50,000 visitors experience a new era of AI TVs. The company also set a record accredited by the Singapore Book of Records for the largest collection of used batteries after collecting 3,068 batteries from consumers over the two-day event. The record was part of Samsung Singapore’s initiatives to raise awareness for sustainability in partnership with the National Environment Agency.
Learn more at the Samsung Singapore Newsroom
[Singapore] Samsung Partners With National Heritage Board To Bring a Slice of Singapore’s Cultural Heritage to The Frame
2024.3.29
Samsung Electronics Singapore, in partnership with the National Heritage Board (NHB), has announced the integration of ten artworks from Singapore’s National Collection into Samsung Art Store. The pieces are accessible via The Frame and depict Singapore’s rich cultural heritage, showcasing East Asian painting traditions while displaying the country’s ever-changing urban landscape throughout the years. Through this collaboration, Samsung and NHB aim to foster art appreciation and conserve Singapore’s rich heritage.
Learn more at the Samsung Singapore Newsroom
[U.S.] Humans of Samsung: Openly and Honestly Embracing My Haitian Roots
2024.3.29
When she was eight years old, Andree-Jenny Francois immigrated with her family from Haiti to New Jersey, where she struggled with assimilating into American society. She chose to drop her full first name to make her name easier for others to pronounce and mastered the English language at the cost of her native French fluency. Now an adult, Francois chooses to embrace her origins and identity. She has seen Samsung Electronics America become a more welcoming, diverse and inclusive space for the nine years she has worked there and feels free to express herself as a queer Haitian American woman of color.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[Germany] Samsung Galaxy Watch Users Explore the Solar System With Galaxy Time
2024.3.28
Samsung Electronics has partnered with the European Space Agency (ESA) to launch Galaxy Time for the Samsung Galaxy Watch. Available March 31, this app allows device owners to customize their watch face with one of Earth’s seven neighboring planets, and displays the current time of each planet relative to Earth’s 24-hour system. Galaxy Time provides additional data about the solar system, such as the distance of each planet from the Sun, the number of moons orbiting each planet and the planets’ exact coordinates at any given time.
Learn more at the Samsung Germany Newsroom
[Thailand] Samsung Receives Thailand’s Most Admired Brand Award in TV Category
2024.3.28
Thailand’s BrandAge magazine has recognized Samsung Electronics as this year’s Most Admired Brand in the TV appliances category. After its yearly survey on the brands consumers trust most, the magazine awarded Samsung with the honor for its cutting-edge LED and OLED TVs. Samsung’s innovations have made the company a household name in Thailand as well as an industry leader in sustainable electronics.
Learn more at the Samsung Thailand Newsroom
[Spain] Spanish Singer Xuso Jones Promotes Galaxy AI in FOOH Campaign
2024.3.27
Samsung Electronics Iberia carried out its first Fake Out-of-Home (FOOH) advertisement campaign in collaboration with Spanish singer and influencer Xuso Jones and the content team of Publicis. Created to promote Galaxy AI, the campaign’s video shows Jones’ shock when a giant Galaxy S24 Ultra phone magically pops out of a building’s “vertical screen” in Madrid’s Plaza de Callao to take photos of him. At that moment, the device rotates to show the viewers how the Galaxy S24 Ultra can quickly edit and enhance photos, powered by Galaxy AI.
Learn more at the Samsung Spain Newsroom
[Latinoamérica] New Solve for Tomorrow Website Strengthens Teacher Network in Latin America
2024.3.26
Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of Solve for Tomorrow LATAM, a new digital platform that offers a wide range of pedagogical resources for STEM education created by teachers for fellow teachers in Latin America. The materials are available in Portuguese, Spanish and English. To commemorate its launch, Samsung will host a webinar with educators participating in the platform on May 8. The event will address how teachers can use the platform to facilitate their students’ learning.
Learn more at the Samsung Latin America Newsroom
[U.S.] U.S. EPA Recognizes Samsung America as ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year
2024.3.26
Samsung Electronics America has been honored with 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It was the only company to be recognized with two Sustained Excellence Awards this year, receiving one for outstanding contributions to protecting the environment with energy efficient products and another for achievements in operational energy efficiency. According to the EPA, a typical household can save up to $450 on their energy bills each year by choosing ENERGY STAR certified products.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[Sweden] Samsung and Marimekko Come Together for Lifestyle Accessories
2024.3.25
Samsung Electronics is partnering with Finnish design house Marimekko to produce a line of Samsung Galaxy accessories, including smartphone cases, earbuds cases and watch bands. This is the next stage of Marimekko’s collaboration with Samsung, following a Samsung Art Store event in January celebrating the 60th anniversary of Marimekko’s iconic Unikko floral pattern. The collection of accessories sporting the distinctive pattern will be available starting in April.
Learn more at the Samsung Sweden Newsroom
[Vietnam] Six Samsung Manufacturers Enter Final Round of Samsung Vietnam Skills Competition
2024.3.22
The final round of the second Samsung Vietnam Skills Competition was held from March 20 to 22 with 33 contestants from six of Samsung Vietnam legal entities competing in three skills: automation, JIG design and E-control System. The entities had three months to select their most outstanding contestants to participate in the final round. In the end, the top prizes went to Hoang Si Tien from Samsung Display Vietnam (SDV) for automation, Duong Xuan Thuy from SDV for JIG design and Vu Trong Nam from Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai Nguyen (SEVT) for E-control System.
Learn more at the Samsung Vietnam Newsroom
[India] Samsung To Bring AI and Hyper-Connectivity to Tech-Savvy Indian Consumers
2024.3.22
Jong-Hee Han, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of the Device eXperience Division at Samsung Electronics, visited Samsung BKC in Mumbai to underline the company’s commitment to bringing AI and hyper-connectivity to the Indian market. “India is the next big playground for AI and our flagship Samsung BKC store is an embodiment of our ‘AI for All’ vision,” said Han. Unveiled at CES 2024, Samsung’s “AI for All” roadmap aims to integrate AI with devices to create more intuitive and convenient experiences for users than ever before.
Learn more at the Samsung India Newsroom
[Türkiye] Samsung Türkiye Offers Gift Vouchers of up to 3,000 TL With E-waste Collection Campaign
2024.3.19
Samsung Electronics Türkiye has launched a campaign to minimize the effects of electronic waste on the environment. Old home appliances such as TVs, refrigerators, washing machines and more can be returned to Samsung Türkiye for proper recycling in exchange for up to 3,000 TL in gift vouchers that can be used to purchase new products. The campaign will last until the end of the year as a demonstration of Samsung’s commitment to sustainability and a circular economy.
Learn more at the Samsung Türkiye Newsroom
[Kazakhstan] “Teacher of the Year” Taught by Samsung Innovation Campus Courses
2024.3.19
Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) plays a crucial role in providing young Kazakhstani students with free education on AI, big data and programming. Named Kazakhstan’s best teacher in 2023 by TikTok, Dauletbek Hamza had taken SIC programming courses in college. The experience piqued his interest in robotics, which later led him to decide to teach students how to build robots themselves on social media.
Learn more at the Samsung Kazakhstan Newsroom
[India] “Samsung Innovation Campus Brought Me Closer to My Dream Career”
2024.3.18
22-year-old Ashutosh Kumar graduated from Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) in November 2023 with its first batch of 383 students from the University of Lucknow in India. Kumar, now a software engineering intern at a tech firm in Bangalore, said SIC took his thinking to the next level. “It actually brought me so much closer to my dream of becoming an engineer,” he added. In the future, Kumar wants to drive impactful social change with his computer programming skills and plans to become the leading voice in this field.
Learn more at the Samsung India Newsroom
[U.S.] Samsung Sparks Real Talk About Environmental Efforts and Gets Recognized as an e-Stewards Champion
2024.3.18
Samsung Electronics America has launched “Real Talk for a Better Planet,” a new campaign to spark conversations about environment efforts, to help consumers separate the green from the wash. Learn how Samsung has used over 409,000 tons of recycled plastics in products since 2009 and how single-use plastic in our smartphone packaging will be eliminated by the end of 2025. The company has also been recognized with an e-Stewards Strategic Initiatives Champion Award for its recent contributions to promote ethical and responsible electronics reuse and recycling best practices worldwide.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[Australia] Samsung Wins Canstar Blue’s 2024 Most Satisfied Customers Award for Smartwatches, Fitness Trackers
2024.3.18
Canstar Blue, Australia’s most trusted consumer comparison website, has recognized Samsung Electronics Australia with its Most Satisfied Customers Award for Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers. The Galaxy Watch range received a perfect rating of five out of five stars across all categories — design, battery & charging performance, value for money, durability and user friendliness. This win comes weeks after Samsung took home the Most Satisfied Customers Award in the category of smartphones for its Galaxy S24 series in January.
Learn more at the Samsung Australia Newsroom
[Mexico] Samsung Shares Its Sustainable Initiatives for Global Recycling Day
2024.3.15
To mark Global Recycling Day on March 18, Samsung Electronics reaffirms its commitment to sustainable practices. Recycled materials are already used in the manufacturing and packaging of various Samsung devices, such as the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Samsung’s Eco Renueva program, meanwhile, provides consumers with discounts when they bring in old electronics for proper disposal. In addition, Samsung Eco-Package provides step-by-step instructions on how to reuse boxes to build new objects like pet houses and magazine racks.
Learn more at the Samsung Mexico Newsroom
[Indonesia] [Editorial] Celebrating Ramadan With Galaxy A55 and A35 5G
2024.3.14
Harry Lee, President of Samsung Electronics Indonesia, wrote how beautifully Ramadan is celebrated in Indonesia, which is too precious not to be captured with the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G. Lee also explained the two models offer great performance for those who enjoy mobile games while ensuring robust security thanks to the built-in Knox Vault security feature.
Learn more at the Samsung Indonesia Newsroom
[Chile] Samsung Chile Awarded BCX 2023 Seal for Outstanding Customer Service
2024.3.13
Samsung Electronics Chile’s excellent customer service has been recognized with the BCX seal, the most important customer experience benchmark in Latin America awarded by IZO. A consultancy specializing in customer experience management, IZO accumulated more than half a million consumer opinions in 2023 and confirmed that Samsung stood out among more than 400 companies evaluated in 24 sectors across 12 countries.
Learn more at the Samsung Chile Newsroom
[Mexico] [Editorial] Recycling, the Key to a More Responsible Culture of Innovation
2024.3.11
In observation of Global Recycling Day on March 18, Samsung Electronics Mexico’s Senior VP of the Consumer Electronics Division Alejandro Jaritz highlights Samsung’s efforts to utilize recycled materials. Many Samsung products already incorporate recycled materials, and the Galaxy S24 series is the first made from recycled cobalt and rare earth elements. The company has also reduced the use of ink and tape in product packaging. SolarCell remotes, meanwhile, are rechargeable with light, potentially saving millions of batteries from going to waste.
Learn more at the Samsung Mexico Newsroom
[Chile] Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra Put to the Test During Viña del Mar Festival
2024.3.11
Viña del Mar 2024, one of Latin America’s biggest music festivals, concluded recently and featured artists such as Alejandro Sanz, Andrea Bocelli and more. It was an opportunity for journalist Natalia López to test out the features of her Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. In addition to the phone’s superior photo and video capabilities, allowing her to capture moments of the festival, she highlighted its useful AI functions. Journalist Francisca Jorquera concurred, praising its quick and accurate translation features to access valuable information in real time.
Learn more at the Samsung Chile Newsroom
[MENA] Get Closer Than Ever to the Perfect Shot During Ramadan
2024.3.11
Capturing the vibrant sights during Ramadan and contemporary Islamic architecture is easier than ever thanks to the Samsung Galaxy S24’s ProVisual Engine. The engine’s AI-driven features guides users in effectively taking and editing photos while utilizing night photography, instant slow motion and high dynamic range features. The Galaxy S24 Ultra also comes equipped with the Quad Tele System, providing up to 10x optical zoom, maintaining image clarity and detail in every shot.
Learn more at the Samsung MENA Newsroom
[India] Samsung Innovation Campus in India Celebrates International Women’s Day
2024.3.8
To acknowledge International Women’s Day, Samsung Electronics shed light on Indian women who will be leading the charge in technological innovation. Samsung Innovation Campus, a CSR initiative, focuses on bringing young women into STEM fields by nurturing students’ skills in AI, IoT, big data and programming. One of its programs in Vishakhapatnam boasted an all-girls batch of 153 students, showcasing Samsung’s commitment to empowering women to break down societal barriers and become the innovators of tomorrow.
Learn more at the Samsung India Newsroom
[Switzerland] International Women’s Day: Samsung Switzerland Female Leaders in Conversation
2024.3.8
International Women’s Day is an opportunity not only to celebrate the achievements of women but also to focus on existing obstacles to gender equality. Female managers at Samsung Electronics Switzerland say that women in positions of leadership can effect change and inspire others, especially when they employ clear communication, respect, transparent expectations and honest feedback in executing their duties. According to them, a balanced gender ratio in the workplace fosters a respectful and productive environment at all professional levels, particularly the higher ones.
Learn more at the Samsung Switzerland Newsroom
[U.S.] Samsung Galaxy Creator Collective Brings Out Top Creators
2024.3.5
The Samsung Galaxy Creator Collective is back for its third year! Today’s top creators including MrBeast, Dude Perfect, Demi Bagby, Marilyn Hue, Nancy Jay, and Drex Lee will discuss the state of the creator economy and give unique insights into the success of their online brands. “AI is revolutionizing the creator space and, combined with an amazing line-up of topics and creators, this event promises to deliver everything creators need to unlock their next level of success and innovation with Samsung Galaxy AI,” says Olga Suvorova, VP, Mobile eXperience Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. Tune into the multi-day event starting March 27 at 7 p.m. Central Time.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[Vietnam] Vietnamese Among First 13 Languages Supported on Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
2024.3.5
Vietnamese is among the first 13 languages supported on the new AI-powered Samsung Galaxy S24 series featuring Live Translate. Despite many challenges along the way, the AI language development team at Samsung Vietnam Research and Development Center (SRV) managed to craft a Vietnamese dataset to ensure the language’s inclusion from the project’s outset. The final product came after meticulous evaluation and feedback from the SRV’s testing department, whose testers raced against time to address any linguistic complications that arose during the development process.
Learn more at the Samsung Vietnam Newsroom
[Chile] Design With AI? Karyn Coo Shares How Tech Contributes to Her Creative Process
2024.3.5
Samsung Electronics Chile, in partnership with Chilean designer Karyn Coo and WISE Innovation Studios, presented the first-ever Chilean fashion collection designed with AI at “Just Another AI. Exhibition.” The exhibition featured garments Coo designed on “Project Runway” 13 years ago reimagined with AI. Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series, equipped with Galaxy AI, played a vital role in the project by enabling attendees to use augmented reality and AI to witness her creative process for each garment.
Learn more at the Samsung Chile Newsroom
[Romania] Speech Therapy Robot Wins Solve for Tomorrow Competition in Romania
2024.3.4
A prototype of a speech therapist robot that aims to solve speech impairments among children aged five to eight, with the help of AI, has won first prize for this year’s Solve for Tomorrow competition in Romania. Developed by a team from the Regina Maria National Pedagogical College in Ploiești, the winning project was among 24 finalists selected from over 300 entries nationwide. The prizes offered in this edition included Samsung Electronics equipment worth over 19,000 euros and training offered to the participants.
Learn more at the Samsung Romania Newsroom
[Malaysia] Samsung Malaysia Takes Over Largest Underground Interchange Station in Kuala Lumpur
2024.3.4
Samsung Malaysia Electronics has collaborated with Kuala Lumpur’s urban rail network to transform one of the city’s largest underground interchange stations — the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) on the MRT Kajang Line — into the TRX Samsung Galaxy Station. The takeover integrates the Samsung Galaxy brand into a network of 29 stations that sees more than 220,000 daily commuters. As a special treat, all Galaxy users can ride for free by redeeming credits from the Samsung Experience Store at the Exchange TRX shopping complex during a Touch N’ Go giveaway event.
