For years, the conversation about smart appliances centred on the home. That intelligence, connectivity and reliability is now expected across the built environment. Across Southeast Asia and Oceania, it’s moving into residential developments, hotels, offices and retail spaces.

With our broad portfolio of integrated B2B solutions, Samsung is supporting the growth of businesses and building owners in the region by addressing their evolving operational needs across heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), home appliances, as well as smart management technologies. Equipped with a deep understanding of what our enterprise partners need and prioritise, we strive to deliver innovative technologies that can help reduce energy consumption and manage operating costs.

The expansion of our enterprise sales for instance, already reflects the trust that we have earned from our customers – B2B sales in the region have increased by more than 20% year-on-year.

Why HVAC Has Become a Growth Engine

Southeast Asia and Oceania’s building and construction sector is growing at a steady pace, whether it is building new smart cities and towns or rejuvenating old ones. Southeast Asia and Australia’s construction industry is forecasted to grow more than 5x faster^[1] than the global rate in 2026.What’s particularly exciting is the region’s appetite for what’s next, from high-tech manufacturing plants to AI data centres that will define future economies.

Every one of them needs cooling that is smarter, more efficient and more reliable than what came before. That’s why HVAC has become a key growth driver of our business – the B2B segment now makes up more than half of total HVAC sales, with the proportion almost doubling from five years ago – and we believe it’s only getting started.

Our acquisition of FläktGroup brings us closer to that future by deepening our expertise in HVAC systems and enabling us to serve the most demanding environments, such as AI data centres where cooling and ventilation are critical to keep crucial systems and operations going.

Samsung is establishing a new FläktGroup HVAC production line at the Gwangju plant in Korea to support production of advanced cooling solutions for AI data centres

Here in this region, demand is rising across a diverse range of building types. In Vietnam, we’re supplying around 3,000 WindFree air-conditioning units to high-rise apartments as part of CapitaLand’s Sycamore development in Ho Chi Minh City, while more than 3,000 air-conditioning units will be installed in Starlake, a mixed-use complex in Hanoi.

In Thailand, we have rolled out HVAC systems across Thaiwatsadu’s retail stores which are also supported by SmartThings Pro to manage energy efficiency and simplify operational management. Additionally, 600 rooms in the 29 buildings of Sheraton Naiharn Hotel & Resort in Phuket will be outfitted with WindFree air-conditioning units. In Sydney, Australia, our cooling systems have been incorporated in residential projects such as Arncliffe Central and AURA by Aqualand.

Whether it’s a beach resort, or a cutting-edge data centre, our comprehensive portfolio means that there are always suitable cooling solutions for diverse needs.

Extending the Opportunity Beyond Cooling

HVAC is not the only category that businesses are paying attention to. Urbanisation, changing lifestyles and growing demand for convenience are also driving adoption of suitable laundry solutions in B2B business sectors.

Building on decades of expertise in consumer appliances, we have expanded our laundry lineup for broader capacity choices to meet various B2B needs in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, with plans to bring our B2B laundry solutions to more markets in Southeast Asia and Oceania by the end of 2026.

TiTi Laundry amongst the first stores Samsung collaborated with to expand the automated laundry model in Vietnam.

TiTi Laundry in Ho Chi Minh City is one recent example. As one of the first partners that we collaborated with to expand the B2B laundry model in Vietnam, it is open around the clock, with machines that can be monitored and managed remotely. This business model allows connected appliances, such as Samsung’s B2B Laundry solutions, to create new business opportunities for operators, while making everyday life a little easier for the people they serve.

Building Smarter Business Environments

Together, these developments point to a broader change in how businesses are thinking about their physical spaces. Beyond standalone products, our customers increasingly want connected solutions that simplify management across an entire property, instead of having to look after individual systems.

This is taking shape at Granz Forest Park in Cebu, the Philippines, where we have partnered with real estate developer, DH Plus, to provide integrated operational solutions that combine AI-powered appliances, SmartThings Pro, and connected technologies within a single ecosystem, spanning residences, hotel and commercial facilities.

By offering technological expertise, an extensive suite of AI-powered appliances, and smart management platforms, Samsung is enabling businesses and building owners to construct and maintain spaces that are tailored to what users need, and opens new ways to optimise and expand their operations. Through integrated solutions that empower enterprises to optimise operations, reduce costs, and confidently scale up, we are shaping the future of buildings and properties in Southeast Asia and Oceania, supporting the region’s further growth and development.

_{^[1] SEA & Global: Construction Market Size, Trends & Forecast 2026-2030 | GlobalData
Australia: Australia Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (Q3 2026)}

Hot and humid nights can make it difficult to fall asleep, and even harder to stay comfortable through the night. Understandably, disrupted sleep caused by heat and humidity is one of the biggest reasons people invest in or upgrade their air conditioners. In a recent Samsung survey^[1], 80% of respondents cite heat- or humidity-disrupted sleep as a key driver behind their purchasing of cooling solutions.

Samsung’s answer is the Bespoke AI WindFree air conditioner, which provide WindFree cooling – a comfortable, draft-free cooling, without any uncomfortable blasts of cold air. Combined with ‘WindFree Wearable Good Sleep’ mode and the connected Galaxy ecosystem like your Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Ring^[2] through Samsung SmartThings, the air conditioner can respond to your needs automatically, helping create a more comfortable environment throughout the night.

‘WindFree Wearable Good Sleep’ Mode: Cooling That Works While You Sleep

Fall asleep, and your Samsung air conditioner already knows. Pair your Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Ring to the Bespoke AI WindFree Air Conditioner, and the mode automatically switches on by itself — without the need for remotes or fumbling in the dark.

When your connected Galaxy wearables detect you are asleep, the ‘WindFree Wearable Good Sleep’ mode turns on WindFree cooling and adjusts the cooling performance to suit your sleep patterns for an ideal sleeping environment.

Designed to support a more comfortable night’s sleep, the air conditioner automatically adjusts the room temperature in response to different stages of the sleep cycle. This is because the most comfortable temperature may vary throughout the night.

Throughout the night, the air conditioner makes approximately three temperature adjustments: cooling quickly as you fall asleep, maintaining a comfortable environment during deeper sleep, and gradually increasing the temperature as you wake. This helps create a more comfortable sleep environment, particularly during warm nights where maintaining the right temperature all night can be challenging.

Set Up ‘Good Sleep’ Mode In A Few Steps

1. Download the SmartThings app on your Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Ring and ensure your Bespoke AI WindFree air conditioner and wearable device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. In the SmartThings app, go to Modes and Routines > Sleep, and activate the settings available for your air conditioner and Galaxy wearable.
3. Choose what happens when ‘WindFree Wearable Good Sleep’ mode starts and ends – for instance, turning on WindFree Cooling and setting your target temperature.
4. Wear your Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Ring to bed. Once it detects you’ve fallen asleep, your air conditioner will ensure the room temperature stays optimal for your sleep.

Additionally, your Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Ring can also monitor your sleep patterns and provide insights into how well you’re sleeping, helping you better understand your nightly routine.

For more information on the 2026 Bespoke AI WindFree air conditioner and how it pairs with

your Galaxy ecosystem, visit https://www.samsung.com/sg/offer/air-conditioners/

_{^[1]  The Samsung Consumer Insights survey included 1,233 respondents from four markets including Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam.}

_{^[2] It can be used when linking a Samsung smartphone with Samsung software One UI version 4.0 or later and a wearable device that supports Wear OS: Galaxy Watch 4 or later, Fit 3 or later, Galaxy Ring. You must download the Samsung SmartThings App on the wearable device and connect the air conditioner to your home Wi-Fi. You can set it in the Samsung Watch App’s ‘Sleep well with smart devices’ or Settings > Mode and routine > Sleep menu, and you must wear the device while sleeping. SmartThings is optimized for Samsung smartphones and Galaxy Watches, and some functions may be limited when used on smartphones and watches from other manufacturers.}