Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. New Zealand representatives visited Tonga recently to discuss a collaboration with the Tongan Ministry of Education with the aim of promoting technology and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts and Mathematics) subjects in Tongan secondary schools.

They met with Mr 'Isikeli Oko, Acting CEO of Ministry of Education, to outline and present Samsung’s global programme, Solve for Tomorrow, which they propose will be tailored for Tongan youths.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a global competition that will challenge Tonga’s next generation of innovators to unleash their creativity and use STEAM to find solutions for pressing local, or global, community challenges. Samsung has been working to roll out the Solve for Tomorrow project this year in Tonga as well as three other Pacific nations; Fiji, Samoa and Timor-Leste.

"Collaborating with Pacific nations, Samsung has the potential to help revolutionise education outcomes for future generations by empowering today's youth to think beyond conventional boundaries and explore innovative solutions. This is a special opportunity for Samsung to make a meaningful difference by empowering creative minds in the Pacific region," said Samsung New Zealand President, Hyung Min Chun.

Originally Launched in the US in 2010, the competition has seen more than two million students and teachers participating across 33 countries.

The NZ representatives also said that Samsung are proudly supporting Korea's bid to host the World Expo 2030 as a private sector member. “This event will play a pivotal role in bringing today’s leading technologies and innovations closer to more and more people.”