Around the World (Sep 2024)
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[Thailand] Samsung Honored at Business+ Product of the Year Awards 2024 for Neo QLED 8K AI TV
2024.9.30
In Thailand, Samsung Electronics was recently honored at the 2024 Business+ Product of the Year Awards in the Household Products – Electrical Appliances category for its Neo QLED 8K AI TV. The flagship TV delivers exceptional picture and sound quality, powered by advanced AI technology that elevates the home entertainment experience. Its cutting-edge AI features have made it a popular choice among consumers in Thailand.
Learn more at the Samsung Thailand Newsroom
[India] Beyond Manufacturing: Stories of Women Championing Growth, Balance and Opportunity at Samsung’s Chennai Plant
2024.9.30
Women are pivotal to the success of Samsung Electronics’ operations at its Chennai plant in India. They engage in key roles, from managing assembly lines to overseeing quality control, while mastering technical skills and fostering a collaborative environment. The plant is renowned for its women-friendly atmosphere, offering flexible hours, in-house counseling and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Samsung Newsroom sat down with three female employees at the Chennai plant to hear their personal stories.
Learn more at the Samsung India Newsroom
[Germany] Samsung’s New German Office Earns LEED Platinum Certification for Sustainable Construction
2024.9.27
Two years after the groundbreaking ceremony, around 1,000 employees began moving into Samsung Electronics’ new German office in Eschborn. The LEED Platinum-certified Samsung Space offers a sustainable, forward-thinking work environment. Wolfgang Limmer, Director of Management Support at Samsung Electronics Germany, explains the environmental and employee benefits of the new office, such as high energy efficiency, usage of renewable energy, EV charging stations, and improved indoor air quality.
Learn more at the Samsung Germany Newsroom
[Poland] Samsung Partners With National Institute of Cardiology in Developing Samsung Health Stack
2024.9.27
Samsung Electronics partnered with Poland’s National Institute of Cardiology in developing Samsung Health Stack, an open-source project that enhances digital health research. This initiative, featuring a server for medical staff and mobile apps for patients, uses Samsung Privileged Health SDK to securely gather and analyze health data, improving the efficiency of data collection via Samsung devices and facilitating research on diseases like diabetes and hypertension.
Learn more at the Samsung Poland Newsroom
[Sweden] Samsung Climate Solutions Expands to Iceland
2024.9.26
Samsung Climate Solutions has announced a new partnership with Iceland’s Verklagnir ehf to bring energy-saving solutions to the Icelandic market. This collaboration will offer Samsung’s efficient heat pumps and cooling solutions for both commercial and residential use.
Learn more at the Samsung Sweden Newsroom
[Australia] Samsung Receives Multiple Awards for Design Excellence at the 2024 Australian Good Design Awards
2024.9.25
Samsung Electronics received recognition for seven products at the 2024 Australian Good Design Awards, spanning various categories. The Less Microfiber™ Filter, the Flex Door Oven with AI Camera, the AI Family Hub™ French Door Refrigerator, the Galaxy Z Flip6, the Galaxy Watch6 Classic, the S95D OLED 4K Smart TV and the Music Frame all garnered awards. These honors underscore Samsung’s dedication to innovative design, consistently meeting and exceeding the evolving needs of Australians.
Learn more at the Samsung Australia Newsroom
[Norway] Only 15% of Europeans Know How To Use AI To Benefit Their Daily Lives
2024.9.24
A recent Samsung poll of over 11,000 Europeans revealed that while 53% want AI to simplify their lives, only 15% feel confident using it daily. Meanwhile, 42% want AI to help smart home devices to connect with each other effectively. The findings, published in Samsung’s paper “Intelligent Living: How AI is Enhancing Everyday Experiences,” highlight a strong desire for AI to enhance everyday experiences.
Learn more at the Samsung Norway Newsroom
[Germany] How Samsung Makes Its Services Accessible to People With Hearing Loss
2024.9.23
In recognition of International Sign Language Day, Samsung Electronics is enhancing accessibility for people with hearing impairments by offering video call consultations with sign language interpreters. Users can ask questions about Samsung devices and services, with interpreters translating in real time. Additionally, in Berlin, Munich and Schwalbach am Taunus, users can connect with interpreters through mobile devices at Customer Service Plazas.
Learn more at the Samsung Germany Newsroom
[MENA] Samsung Launches ‘Better Together’ Campaign With Shahid, TOD, Yango Play and OSN+ To Offer Unique Viewing Experience on Samsung TVs
2024.9.20
Samsung MENA has launched the “Better Together” campaign with leading video-on-demand platforms Shahid, TOD, Yango Play and OSN+. This initiative underscores Samsung’s commitment to redefining home entertainment, allowing viewers to enjoy their favorite shows, sports and local content in innovative ways. Highlighting Samsung’s AI-enhanced smart TVs, including the 2024 Neo QLED 8K, the campaign promises exceptional viewing experiences.
Learn more at the Samsung MENA Newsroom
[U.K.] Samsung Launches Travel Campaign With Samuel Arnold
2024.9.19
Samsung Europe has launched “Found in Translation,” a new travel initiative with “Emily in Paris” star Samuel Arnold. One Galaxy AI Champion will receive a tech bundle with a Galaxy Z Flip6 and a travel fund to plan their ultimate adventure, blog about the journey and experience Galaxy AI. In addition, explorers can visit a travel hub to learn from Arnold and Girls Who Travel founder Brontë King about how Galaxy AI features such as Interpreter and Live Translate can improve their adventures.
Learn more at the Samsung U.K. Newsroom
[U.S.] Samsung Turns Heads at New York Fashion Week
2024.9.19
Samsung partnered with LaQuan Smith, Vogue and MSCHF during this year’s New York Fashion Week. Showcasing the Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, the collaborations illustrated how Samsung’s products and comprehensive Galaxy AI features enhance creativity at the intersection of fashion and technology.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[Mexico] Samsung’s Querétaro Plant Strengthens Position as Key Export Hub
2024.9.19
Samsung’s Querétaro plant has strengthened its position as a key export hub for the region. Producing over 16,000 units daily and more than 4 million units a year, the plant supplies 20% of its products to Mexico and exports 80% of its products to North America and Latin America. Apart from investing in sustainable practices, the Querétaro plant has positively impacted the local economy by generating jobs and fostering regional talent.
Learn more at the Samsung Mexico Newsroom
[U.S.] 88% of U.S. Parents Believe AI Is Key to Gen Alpha & Gen Z Students’ Future Success
2024.9.18
A new Morning Consult survey commissioned by Samsung Solve for Tomorrow revealed that 88% of parents of Gen Alpha and Gen Z students believe AI knowledge is crucial for their child’s future education and career. However, 81% of parents are unsure if AI is part of their children’s curriculum, highlighting a need for increased awareness and parental involvement. The survey polled over 1,000 U.S. parents and underscores the importance of integrating AI into education to better prepare students for future success.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[Czech Republic] Solve for Tomorrow Winners Meet Paralympian Hee-jin Kim
2024.9.17
Last year’s Solve for Tomorrow winners from the Czech Republic and Slovakia shared their inspiring journey with Paralympian Hee-jin Kim at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Kim, a Korean goalball player, discussed how she has been breaking boundaries and praised the students’ drive and ambition for their project that helps the visually impaired navigate daily life.
Learn more at the Samsung Czech Republic Newsroom
[U.S.] Samsung Tops American Consumer Satisfaction Index® Rankings for TVs and Home Appliances
2024.9.17
Samsung Electronics America has secured No.1 rankings in overall customer satisfaction for TVs and service experience for home appliances in the 2024 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) survey. Samsung TVs also achieved top rankings in product quality, service quality and service experience. Overall, the company’s various AI-enabled products, from TVs to refrigerators and washing machines, were recognized for their innovative features that add value to the customer experience.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[Czech Republic] VisionNex Wins Solve for Tomorrow
2024.9.16
Samsung Czech Republic named VisionNex the winner of Solve for Tomorrow. Through smart glasses, VisionNex uses a camera in the glasses to capture the user’s surroundings. The image is transcribed into text with AI which is then converted into audio and played back through connected wireless headphones. VisionNex was selected from 10 finalists out of 72 total teams.
Learn more at Samsung Czech Republic Newsroom
[MENA] Samsung Partners With Benefit Cosmetics for Galaxy Z Flip6 Campaign
2024.9.13
Samsung MENA collaborated with Benefit Cosmetics to launch “Flip.Set.Glow,” a new initiative featuring the Galaxy Z Flip6 and Benefit’s travel-sized beauty products, inviting everyone with the ultimate glow-up on the go, looking to stand out and be seen. Combining the worlds of technology and beauty, the campaign included a social media competition inviting participants to win one of eight limited edition boxes with the Galaxy Z Flip6 and a collection of Benefit’s best-selling beauty products.
Learn more at Samsung MENA Newsroom
[Latinoamérica] Samsung Welcomes New Era of Advertising With First Digital Out-of-Home Screen
2024.9.12
Samsung Paraguay welcomed the country’s inaugural digital out-of-home screen (DOOH) located in Asunción, Paraguay. The 155-square-meter DOOH display represents a new era in outdoor advertising as Samsung redefines how brands interact with the public in urban environments via dynamic and versatile platforms.
Learn more at the Samsung Latin America Newsroom
[MENA] Samsung Neo QLED 8K 2024 TV Wins MENA Tech Editors’ Choice 2024 for TV Security
2024.9.12
The Samsung Neo QLED 8K 2024 TV has been named the Editors’ Choice 2024 for TV Security by MENA Tech, the largest Arabic media platform covering technology and business. This recognition exemplifies Samsung’s commitment to providing comprehensive security solutions through advanced security systems such as Samsung Knox — so that users can enjoy a secure and seamless TV experience.
Learn more at Samsung MENA Newsroom
[India] Samsung TV Plus Partners With India TV Group To Expand Channel Offerings
2024.9.12
Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free ad-supported streaming service, has partnered with India TV Group to add four new channels: India TV, India TV Speed News, India TV Aap Ki Adalat and India TV Yoga. This collaboration provides viewers with easy access to a wide range of high-quality content, including news, current affairs, fitness and entertainment. Pre-installed on Samsung Smart TVs, Samsung TV Plus offers over 100 live TV channels and thousands of movies and shows.
Learn more at the Samsung India Newsroom
[Germany] Final Statements From Samsung Germany on IFA 2024
2024.9.11
Samsung Electronics Germany’s Vice President of Marketing Mario Winter, Director of Marketing Consumer Electronics Mike Henkelmann and Director of Home Appliances Nedzad Gutic shared their final thoughts and statements on IFA 2024. They highlighted Samsung’s achievements under the company’s “AI for All” slogan at the trade show this year and the significant role IFA has played in the technology industry over the past 100 years.
Learn more at the Samsung Germany Newsroom
[Japan] Exclusive Galaxy Z Flip6 x ‘One Piece’ Flipsuit Case Now Available for Pre-order in Japan
2024.9.11
Samsung Electronics Japan is launching the second phase of its collaboration with the TV anime “One Piece” to celebrate the release of the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6. The collaboration includes a Japan-exclusive Galaxy Z Flip6 Flipsuit Case with a Flipsuit Card that interacts with the foldable using NFC technology to display an automatically synchronized design of a wanted poster of Luffy, the anime’s protagonist, on its FlexWindow. The case will be available from October 11, with pre-orders starting on September 11. Additionally, a special “One Piece” area at Galaxy Harajuku will showcase the new devices and their AI features.
Learn more at the Samsung Japan Newsroom
[South Africa] Galaxy 947 Joburg Day Delights Festivalgoers With Unforgettable Music, Food and Family Fun
2024.9.10
Galaxy 947 Joburg Day 2024 took place on September 7 in Johannesburg, featuring top South African musical talents like Amapiano Scorpion Kings and Mi Casa. The vibrant event boasted a wide range of food and drink options, various interactive activities and even a dedicated Kids Zone. A major highlight was the Samsung Galaxy Z series experience zone, where attendees explored the latest innovations in mobile technology and AI.
Learn more at the Samsung South Africa Newsroom
[Kazakhstan] Helping People and Fulfilling Childhood Dreams: Why Kazakhstanis Are Flocking to IT
2024.9.10
As programming becomes increasingly popular, many young people are considering whether IT is their true calling. Samsung Newsroom interviewed successful graduates from the Samsung Innovation Campus program in Kazakhstan, who shared their personal stories and valuable insights on developing a passion for programming, overcoming challenges and seizing the opportunities available in the IT industry.
Learn more at the Samsung Kazakhstan Newsroom
[Thailand] Samsung and Thailand’s Ministry of Labor Partner Up To Empower Next Generation of Digital Workers
2024.9.9
Samsung Electronics Thailand was honored at the 2024 Thailand Digital Employer Day event in Bangkok for its efforts in strengthening the nation’s digital workforce. For seven years, the company has cooperated with the Department of Skill Development under Thailand’s Ministry of Labor, offering technical training courses and national certification programs. Certification awarding ceremonies were recently held for graduates of smartphone and display installation technician courses. Samsung Thailand also donated air conditioner technician equipment to the Thai government to support technical education and workforce development in the country.
Learn more at the Samsung Thailand Newsroom
[Australia] New Samsung Report Highlights Generational Shift in Home Appliance Trends
2024.9.7
Samsung Electronics Australia has released the Australians@Home Report: 2024 Smart Living Edition, revealing a generational shift in the perception of home appliances among Gen Z and Millennials. Younger Australians now view appliances as status symbols, prioritizing aesthetics and smart functionality. Despite this, cost-of-living pressures are driving demand for high-value, energy-efficient appliances. The report also highlighted a rise in “appliance envy” among Australians as well as their growing appetite for AI-powered smart home technology.
Learn more at the Samsung Australia Newsroom
[Thailand] Samsung Thailand Releases Song, ‘Better With Me,’ To Engage Millennial, Gen Z Consumers
2024.9.6
Samsung Electronics Thailand has released the song “Better With Me,” featuring popular artists URBOYTJ and Goy Arachaporn. This pop and hip-hop track aims to add fun and color to everyday lives with Samsung Galaxy. The lyrics connect the word “Galaxy” with the brand, while the music video highlights the Galaxy S Pen’s creative and inspirational capabilities. Additionally, Samsung has launched a TikTok challenge under the hashtag #BetterWithMeChallenge, inviting everyone to dance along and share videos.
Learn more at the Samsung Thailand Newsroom
[Thailand] Samsung Named Thailand’s Most Powerful Smartphone Brand of 2024
2024.9.6
Samsung Electronics has won The Most Powerful Brands of Thailand award in the smartphone category for the seventh consecutive year. This achievement highlights Samsung’s commitment to constant innovation and consumer trust, solidifying its leadership in smartphone technology and services in Thailand. Organized by the Department of Marketing at Chulalongkorn Business School, The Most Powerful Brands of Thailand 2024 awards were based on a comprehensive survey of over 24,000 consumers throughout Thailand.
Learn more at the Samsung Thailand Newsroom
[Poland] Samsung and Woodland Houses Partner Up on Smart Housing Estate Near Warsaw
2024.9.5
Samsung Electronics and Woodland Houses have teamed up to create a unique housing estate near Warsaw, Poland, that blends modern technology with eco-conscious living. This collaboration aims to meet the growing demand for sustainable smart homes. Equipped with advanced Samsung technology managed through the SmartThings app, residents can control all their household devices and appliances from a single interface, enhancing comfort and reducing energy costs.
Learn more at the Samsung Poland Newsroom
[Indonesia] Managing Wellness With the Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem
2024.9.4
The Galaxy Watch7 and Buds3 series help Gen Z manage stress, maintain productivity and lead healthier, balanced lives. Content creator Leonardo Alvaro uses these devices and their innovative features like Body Composition to balance his busy schedule, exercise and rest. Dr. Andi Kurniawan, a sports medicine expert, underscores the importance of a balanced lifestyle for long-term health and suggests using technology like the Galaxy Watch7 to monitor and improve wellness.
Learn more at the Samsung Indonesia Newsroom
[Peru] Samsung Participates in AI Education Workshop Within Framework of APEC Citizen Peru 2024 Initiative
2024.9.3
Samsung Electronics’ commitment to education in Latin America was highlighted at the “Artificial Intelligence for Education” workshop, part of the APEC Citizen Peru 2024 initiative. Mario Laffitte, Vice President of Public Affairs at Samsung Electronics Latin America, and Julio Bobadilla, a senior AI researcher at the Samsung R&D Institute Brazil, represented Samsung, underscoring AI’s transformative role in education. The event, organized by Universidad del Pacifico in collaboration with Peru’s Ministry of Education, Samsung and Google, showcased AI’s benefits in learning and teaching. Around 200 educators and students attended the workshop.
Learn more at the Samsung Peru Newsroom
[Peru][Interview] ‘Solve For Tomorrow Is an Opportunity for Young People To Present Their Ideas’: Peru 2023 Finalist
2024.9.2
Nancy Gutiérrez, a 16-year-old Peruvian student, and her teammates earned a finalist spot in Peru’s Solve For Tomorrow 2023 with their innovative solution for rehabilitating patients with disabilities. This achievement led to Nancy being selected to represent Latin America in Samsung’s “Together for Tomorrow, Enabling People” project in Paris during the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024, in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee and its Young Leaders Programme. Nancy shared her experiences in an interview with Samsung Newsroom.
Learn more at the Samsung Peru Newsroom
