Samsung C&T Corporation ("Construction & Trading Corporation"; formerly Samsung Corporation ; Korean : 삼성물산 ), is a South Korean construction and engineering company. It was founded in 1938 as the first Samsung company and was initially involved in construction and overseas trading operations. Since 1995, it has largely focused on global engineering and construction projects, trade and investments, fashion and real estate. The corporation is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors, made up of the President and CEOs of its four working groups (Engineering & Construction, Trading & Investment, Fashion, and Resort), the corporation's CFO, and six independent members. Samsung C&T employs over 17,000 people. The firm is often regarded as the holding company of Samsung chaebol as it is a major shareholder of various Samsung affiliates.
29-506: XPO may refer to: Expo MRT station , Singapore (MRT station abbreviation) Frisky Dingo#Episodes Interpol XPO, Inc. Chi Rho Omicron (XPO) , a Filipino based fraternity on the West Coast Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title XPO . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
58-488: A "sculptural and dynamic" manner, which the designers believed would give the impression of "gateways" into the neighbourhood. The station was praised for its "excellent design" for its "refined" detailing and ingenious usage of colours and textures, while fulfilling the "restrictive" demands around the area. The station design won the Singapore Institute of Architects Design Awards 2020, with the institute's jury citing
87-484: A 2-station shuttle service from Tanah Merah station, then briefly converted to a through service from Boon Lay station when the branch extended to Changi Airport station. However, due to ridership falling below expectations, the service was reverted into shuttle mode on 22 July 2003. On the DTL, the station is the current terminus on the line, with the next station being Upper Changi station. The DTL extension to Sungei Bedok
116-725: A Korean textile firm prominent in the fashion industry that was originally acquired by Samsung Everland in December 2013. The resulting Samsung C&T focuses on fashion, food, housing, leisure, and bio businesses with its Engineering & Construction, Trading & Investment, Fashion and Resort & Construction Groups. The merger has established a third pillar for the Samsung Group, adding to its electronics and financial services. Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group specializes in engineering, procurement, and construction. Engineering & Construction Group of Samsung C&T
145-473: A year earlier than Changi Airport station. It later became the terminus for the DTL upon the completion of Stage 3 of that line in 2017. On 25 May 2019, it was announced that the station will be incorporated into the Thomson–East Coast line (TEL), which is planned to extend to the airport's Terminal 5 by 2040. In 1994, there were plans to build a new rail connection to Changi Airport. The alignment of
174-849: Is best known for its role in skyscraper projects, including the 828-meter Burj Khalifa in Dubai , the Petronas Towers and Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia , and the Saudi Stock Exchange Tadawul Tower in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia . The group is also known for building the Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi , as well as Incheon International Airport , Giheung Semiconductor Complex, and Raemian Apartment Complexes. The construction of
203-502: Is featured in the tvN series Little Women . Samsung C%26T Corporation In 1975, Samsung C&T was designated by the Korean government as the first general trading company to lead overseas sales operations. After the company merged with Samsung Construction in December 1995, Samsung C&T began engaging in global business with offices in more than 50 countries. In September 2015, Samsung C&T merged with Cheil Industries ,
232-408: Is scheduled to open in 2026; the next station in that direction will be Xilin. The elevated EWL station is designed by British architectural firm Foster and Partners . The station contains a stainless-steel roof over the concourse and ticket level, measuring 40 metres (130 ft) in diameter, which overlaps with a 130-metre (430 ft) long titanium roof over the platform level. The roof above
261-691: The East West line (EWL) and Downtown line (DTL) in the Tampines planning area , Singapore. The station lies between Changi City Point and the Singapore Expo , located along Changi South Avenue 1 at the junction of Expo Drive. The station is part of the two-station branch line which extends from Tanah Merah to Changi Airport station . Plans to connect the EWL to Changi Airport were finalised in 1996 and construction began in 1999. The station opened on 10 January 2001,
290-1114: The Mersey Gateway in the United Kingdom , the Riyadh Metro in Saudi Arabia , and the Busan Newport in South Korea . Samsung C&T's Plant Business Unit has been involved in the construction of modern power plants—both conventional and nuclear. Its past projects include the UAE Nuclear Power Complex and Emal Power Plant, as well as the LNG Terminal in Singapore . Samsung C&T's Trading & Investment Group focuses on trading industrial commodities such as chemicals, steel, and natural resources, and organizes projects such as Samsung Renewable Energy (a wind/solar power cluster),
319-560: The Balkhash Thermal Power Plant, In the early years, Fashion Group, formerly Cheil Industries, mainly focused on suit and casual wear with its clothing brands Galaxy and Beanpole. Besides, there was a sportswear brand, Rapido. Fashion Group diversified Beanpole into different lines of children's clothing, outdoor clothing, and accessories. It has also launched new brands in womenswear (KUHO/LeBeige) and in fast fashion (8 Seconds). The Group has been accelerating its entry into
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#1732855330231348-508: The LTA called a tender to modify the existing station, along with Tanah Merah and Changi Airport stations, in preparation for their conversion to being part of the TEL. As the name suggests, the station serves the convention centre of Singapore Expo. The elevated EWL station is located along Changi South Avenue 1 while the DTL station is underneath the junction of the road and Expo Drive. In addition to
377-475: The MRT that did not require paintwork as the interior is mainly stone, glass or metal. The station contains a lift in a transparent shaft, as well as highly illuminated energy-saving escalators, which complement the "futuristic outlook" of the station. The futuristic design is intended to reflect the country's willingness to experiment with new ideas and technology, symbolising the "thriving world-class city" that Singapore
406-527: The Resort & Construction Group has expanded its business scope from land development to resort, golf, food and beverage, energy and landscaping, and construction. The Group's Everland Resort and high-end golf courses, such as Anyang Country Club and Gapyeong Benest, have been awarded the Innovative Operation for Customer Satisfaction and also received the top enterprise award in the theme park sector by
435-642: The Singapore Expo, the station serves the retail development of Changi City Point, as well as various offices in Changi Business Park such as UE Bizhub East, IBM Place and DBS Asia Hub. The station is an interchange station on the EWL and DTL. On the EWL, the station is between the Tanah Merah and Changi Airport stations on the Changi Airport branch. Train services to Expo station initially operated as
464-525: The adjacent East Coast Integrated Depot . The extension is expected to provide better public transport service to Changi Business Park. On 25 May 2019, as part of the Land Transport Masterplan 2040, the LTA announced that the stretch between Tanah Merah and Changi Airport would also be part of the proposed Thomson–East Coast line (TEL) extension to Changi Airport from Sungei Bedok station via the future Changi Airport Terminal 5. On 29 April 2024,
493-400: The concourse reflects sunlight into the station, reducing the need for artificial lighting, while the platform canopy deflects heat from the sun, cooling the platform by up to 4 °C (7.2 °F) compared to its surroundings. The materials of the roofs were adapted to Singapore's climate. The station's large interior allows natural lighting and ventilation. Expo station is the first on
522-602: The global market, starting with the promotion of the brand Juun.J, which has presented menswear collections at Paris Fashion Week since 2007. Fashion Group also participates in the development of Korean fashion industry through R&D investment, sponsorship, and fund-raising events. It operates Samsung Fashion Institute and Samsung Design Net, which is a channel to the latest industry news, trend insights, market reports, and research database. In order to support aspiring designers, Fashion Group runs Samsung Fashion Design Fund (SFDF) which selects designers annually. Founded in 1963,
551-435: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=XPO&oldid=1160543814 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Expo MRT station Expo MRT station is a Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) interchange station on
580-504: The request of Singapore Expo, a year before the opening of Changi Airport station. As part of the President's Challenge 2001 in September, a part of a charity walk went through the tunnel between Expo and Changi Airport stations. The branch line was later extended to Changi Airport when that station opened on 8 February 2002. As with most of the older above-ground stations along the EWL,
609-430: The spirit of free trade. According to the sculptor, "Expo is where business is done, the speech balloons show the kind of conversations and dialogues which people have, and the chairs show where business takes place." With the surrounding colours of the station reflected in the artwork's shiny surfaces, it transformed them into two sets of "magnificent kaleidoscopes " which also symbolises cultural exchange. The station
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#1732855330231638-420: The station also involved the underpinning of two existing Expo MRT viaduct pier foundations. A transfer-beam was constructed before the excavation to support the two pillars and hydraulic jacks were installed on the transfer beam. Subsequently, the existing pilers were cut away. The underpinning works were carried out successfully without disruption to the EWL's operations. On 31 May 2017, the LTA announced that
667-481: The station was built without platform screen doors (PSDs). Expo station was the last EWL station to have the half-height PSDs installed on 31 August 2011. On 20 August 2010, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) that Stage 3 of the DTL (DTL3) would terminate at Expo station, where the DTL would interchange with the EWL. Contract 922 for the design and construction of Expo station and the overrun tunnels
696-472: The station's "elegant resolution of architecture". The artwork "A Banquet" by Yeo Chee Kiong was commissioned at the DTL station as part of the MRT network's Art-in-Transit programme, a showcase that integrates public artwork in the MRT network. The large 3D artwork depicts two reflective isometric chairs and a bulbous speech balloon , which signifies not only the importance of communication during periods of technological advancement and digital media, but also
725-473: The station, together with the rest of DTL3, would be opened on 21 October that year. Passengers were offered a preview of the station along with the other DTL 3 stations through an open house on 15 October. The DTL is projected to be extended from Expo station via Xilin to Sungei Bedok MRT station as part of the DTL3 extension (DTL3e). Expected to be completed in 2026, the extension was constructed in tandem with
754-520: The third terminal of Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka will be done by Aviation Dhaka Consortium (ADC) consisting of Japanese companies like Mitsubishi Corporation , Fujita Corporation and the Samsung C&;T. Civil projects by Samsung C&T's Civil Infrastructure Business Unit include construction of roads, bridges, tunnels, ports, subways, and dams. Some of its most notable projects include
783-440: The two-station branch, which included Expo station, was finalised through an announcement by Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on 15 November 1996. Contract 502 for the construction of Expo station and 1.4 kilometres (0.87 miles) of track was awarded to a joint venture between Penta-Ocean Construction Limited and L&M Prestressing Pte Ltd for S$ 62.6 million (US$ 37.4 million). The station opened on 10 January 2001 upon
812-544: Was awarded to Samsung C&T Corporation for S$ 211.35million (US$ 168 million) in May 2011. On 28 November 2011, the LTA marked the start of construction of DTL3 with a groundbreaking ceremony at Expo station. To facilitate the construction of the DTL station and its tunnels, part of Changi South Avenue 1 towards Somapah Road and Changi South Avenue 2, together with a short section of Expo Drive, were temporarily closed to traffic from 1 September 2012 to May 2017. The construction of
841-407: Was projected to become in the 21st century. The DTL station design by Greenhilli utilises "interconnectivity, spatial volume, asymmetry, daylight, colour [and] super-graphics" to signify transition and movement. The station is designed to allow commuters to navigate around the station easily while making it identifiable to the locality. The station's entrances and auxiliary buildings are designed in
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