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Is English and English translation difficult?

Posted on March 30, 2014 by sagelang

Is there such such a thing as words that are difficult to translate? Yes, I think there are indeed words that are difficult to translate, especially translating them into English. I would categorize words that are difficult to translate into…

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OK celebrates 175 years

Posted on March 23, 2014 by sagelang

OK is 175 years this Sunday. It first appeared in print, on page 2 of the Boston Morning Post, which was then one of the most popular newspapers in the US. Mr Allan Metcalf, who is an English professor in…

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Singapore Government strives to ensure the three official languages – Chinese, Malay and Tamil – are used properly in translations

Posted on March 1, 2014 by sagelang

Background: A Member of the Singapore Parliament expressed concern about the National Heritage Board’s (NHB) website. The NHB included a “Google Translate” function on its website to provide visitors with the option to translate the website content into any one…

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The role of translation services in Singapore’s business environment

Posted on January 27, 2014 by sagelang

Singapore is basically an English-speaking country isn’t it? Why is there a need for businesses to translate or localize their English documentation and contents into other languages? Is translation and localization really a necessity? What exactly is the role of…

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Getting a certified translation of your personal documents in Singapore

Posted on January 24, 2014 by sagelang

Attracting global talent is essential for creating the best for Singaporeans. In order to build the best home for Singaporeans, the Singapore government has been tapping the best talents from around the world. You may ask why? Well, to have world-class…

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