Entering foreign markets is no easy feat. It comes with its own set of unique obstacles and challenges, from cultural differences to financial issues and everything in between. Before expanding your business internationally, you need to explore every aspect of a foreign country - law, taxes, regulations, economic, finance, marketing, culture, technological advancements, business etiquette, and many more. Even [...]
Technology has become a necessity in today’s society. People cling to new advancements that make their daily lives easier. An example of this is speech recognition. With speech recognition, people can easily unlock a door, search online through a voice assistant, detect suspicious behaviors in one’s account, and many more. But what are the building blocks of speech recognition [...]
French, the language of the art and culture capital of the world In recent years, the demand for and popularity of the French language has increased. Experts predict that by 2060, there will be 767 million French speakers in the world. This article will zoom in on the importance of translating and localizing projects into the French language, [...]
When you hear the word "translator," at least one of the following may come to mind: A translator is one you see on television whispering to the ears of presidents and entrepreneurs. Translation is a job anyone can do. If you speak more than one language, you can enter the translation arena. We no longer need translators; we have [...]
Translation has become a necessity in our everyday interactions and has become an integral part of global communication. With the advent of newer technology comes efficient alternatives to content localization and translation. A common debate is which service would you choose between human translation VS machine translation. In recent times, machine translation has become an increasingly popular method and [...]
There are many comics published across the globe every day, and you probably have come across several Japanese comics, also called manga. The term generally pertains to comic series produced and released in Japan. Other countries, especially Algeria, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, have released original comics which are heavily influenced by the manga style. Oldest semblances of manga date [...]
Arabic in the context of business and the global market Former German Chancellor Willy Brandt once said "If I'm selling to you, I speak your language. But if I'm buying, dann müssen Sie Deutsch sprechen (then you have to speak German)." This remains true in this day and age. To sell, one has to speak the buyer's language [...]
February is the month of love, and one of the most beautiful and heart-warming holidays of the year many certainly look forward to is Valentine’s day. It's a day when time seems to pass slower, and the air seems to smell a little sweeter than usual. If you ever had the chance to be in Japan on Valentine’s day, [...]
The role of game localization in the video game industry cannot be ignored as the gaming market continues to expand worldwide. With the industry raking in billions of dollars in revenue globally and the growth of the customer base internationally, the demand for game localization for international markets will only continue to grow. With this, the process of localizing [...]
Manga: Japan’s Pop Culture Crusader From being a major entertainment media in Japan since the post-war era, manga or Japanese comics, along with anime, has undeniably become the country's "pop culture crusader" on the global stage. For some, manga even serves as a gateway to Japanese art and culture appreciation. (On the other hand, manga artists, called mangaka [...]
