Cybersecurity Translation in the Asian Context

Although the internet and world wide web are major sources of information and communication, they have also opened up pathways for malicious actors to take advantage of vulnerable or unsuspecting…

The Growing Relationship Between AI and the Japanese Language

When OpenAI released the ChatGPT chatbot in November 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) became one of the most talked about topics in the world. The implications for organizations are enormous and…

Lost in “Localization”: Anime Edition

Anime is stylized Japanese animation that has taken the world by storm. With numerous titles being translated and localized for Western audiences, anime localization has become quite controversial. That’s partly…

Indonesian Literature Translation

Japanese authors such as Haruki Murakami are well-known the world over for their captivating literature. Indeed, there are multiple Asian authors that have made it front and center on the…

Breaking Down Barriers in Steel: The Vital Role of Japanese Translation

Just five years ago in 2017, Japan was the world’s second-largest steel exporter, exporting to over 130 global countries and territories. These exports are used in a broad range of…

Chinese and the Unified Medical Language System

In medical terms in the English language, the term “cold” and “cold temperature” do not always mean the same thing. For example, although “cold” can mean “cold temperature”, it can…

Indonesian Media Localization: Strategies and Insights

Media localization is gaining significant traction in Indonesia. A country with thousands of islands and hundreds of languages. With strong internet proliferation, availability, and accessibility – local Indonesians are craving…

Automatic Transcription in Hindi: Challenges and Solutions

Many organizations across the world today are increasingly using automatic transcription to help speed up processes. We’ve all heard of Alexa and Siri for taking our instructions, but what about…

Language Processes for Korean Translation: A Case Study

If you thought that when referring to a language process, we are talking about one’s cognitive ability to process language using memory, attention, and other cognitive functions together – you’d…

The Role of Vietnamese Language Annotation in AI and ML

Language annotation has been a part of linguistics for many decades now, going back as far as the 1950s and even earlier. And with the continued development of technology such…

Fixing a Low-Resource Language’s Quality Issues — Burmese

As a low-resource language, Burmese is a language that is native to Myanmar and parts of Bangladesh, India, China, and Thailand. There are around 33 million people who speak it…

AI and The Future of Korean Voice-Over Translation

As of December 2020, Netflix was said to have 3.8 million South Korean subscribers. This necessarily means translating and localizing video content for local audiences and as such, Korean voice-over…

The Top 5 Asian American Languages Spoken in the US

The United States (US) is known as being a melting pot of different nationalities and it can be said that the country’s diversity comes from all the different cultures that…

Hindi Translation Services for the Textile Industry

India has a highly prominent textile industry that is growing from strength to strength. Major global fashion brands have approached multiple textile mills and textile recycling service providers to help…

Renewable Energy Translation: A Way to the Vietnamese Market

Over 25% of Vietnam’s total power capacity is from renewable energy sources. In addition to this, over the next 25 years, the local renewable market is expected to hit a…

The Benefits of Professional Korean Aerospace Translation

The benefits of accurate and timely Korean aerospace translation cannot be overstated. An incorrect translation or a minor mistranslation could have disastrous consequences. These can not only be costly and…

The Challenges of Chinese Pharmaceutical Translation

Because China is a highly active market in the areas of life sciences and pharmaceutical development, Chinese pharmaceutical translation today is critical. The country is a growing consumer of medical…

Mobile App Localization in Asia: A Guide to Success

When Western organizations seek to enter the Asian market through e-commerce stores or useful applications, one of the most important things that they will need to do is mobile app…

The Surge in Demand for Korean Media Translation Services

It’s undeniable that the Korean wave or “Hallyu” has taken the world by storm, resulting in the need for Korean media translation. But not just any translation will do. A…

Nuances of Translating Humor and Sarcasm in Asian Languages

With the growing transcendence of boundaries and cultures through increased cultural exchanges via television shows and movies as one example, translating humor has become a must in the translation industry.…