Offensive stuff in Asia you don’t know about
As a businessperson doing business in Asia, you might be familiar with common Asian business etiquette. But are you aware of the cultural do’s and… Read More »Offensive stuff in Asia you don’t know about
So close, yet so far: Bahasa Melayu and Bahasa Indonesia
Malaysia and Indonesia are lands of diversity. One may discover such a colorful abundance of people, cultures and indigenous languages, if only one decides to… Read More »So close, yet so far: Bahasa Melayu and Bahasa Indonesia
How to win Filipino clients
Situated in south-east Asia, the Philippines is a magnificently beautiful country, home to over 7,000 islands, some of which have either not yet been explored,… Read More »How to win Filipino clients
Proper punctuation when doing DTP in Japanese
In English, punctuation might be taken for granted. After all, the comma that adds a natural pause in a sentence or the period that marks… Read More »Proper punctuation when doing DTP in Japanese
An insider’s view on the L10N Industry and Asian culture
For those who haven’t been in touch with Asia at all, I would say it is like the French Blue cheese – you either fall… Read More »An insider’s view on the L10N Industry and Asian culture
Ninjas and Samurai
13 years ago I moved to Bulgaria from Newcastle Upon Tyne, and for those who don’t know Newcastle, give Geordie Shore a Google and you… Read More »Ninjas and Samurai
Kokeshi Dolls – the story behind these small beauties
While known for its anime, sushi vending machines, punctual public transport system, as well as other cultural aspects, Japan is an interesting country and other… Read More »Kokeshi Dolls – the story behind these small beauties
Here’s to the vagabonds!
So, 2020 has been quite a piss against the wind, isn’t it? However, there was also good news. For example: it turns out that the… Read More »Here’s to the vagabonds!
Translation & the Stock Exchange Markets
In the light of recent events, the crashing of stock exchange markets and halt of overall business development, there is one industry that is quite… Read More »Translation & the Stock Exchange Markets
Kaiju – the monster from Japan and China that took over Hollywood
Halloween took place just about a month ago, but we`re here with some spooky stories about monsters from another land. You might be surprised to… Read More »Kaiju – the monster from Japan and China that took over Hollywood