All Things Localization
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In The News: Yum Brand’s Cultural Blunder Forces Logo Change
This week in the news, Yum Brands, the parent company of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC, has agreed to remove the offensive logo of their latest restaurant chain, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba raised around $22 billion in one of the biggest initial public offerings on record and Media-Saturn’s new stores became a place where the virtual meets the real, giving its customers a new shopping experience.
Back-translation for high-risk documentation
Quality in translation is hugely important, but within the life sciences industry, incorrect translations could literally be life threatening. Minor mistranslation can put patients at risk, so it’s imperative that translations are performed correctly the first time.
News in Translation: Apple Unveils Smartwatch and Larger iPhones
For retailers, the holiday season is already in full swing and they are wasting no time revamping their strategy to entice would-be shoppers. Several Halloween costume shops in the US, for example, are reportedly taking over abandoned buildings and turning them into a fantastical costume shop. Read on and get the latest retail news from around the world.
Translating News: Tesla to Build Gigafactory in Nevada
This week in the news, electric carmaker Tesla announced plan to build a “gigafactory” in Nevada, Mexico reopens its energy market for the first time in more than seven decades and the U.S. creates energy-themed coloring books for children. Read on and get the latest energy news from around the world.
Financial Translations: Recent Cyberattacks on Banks “Very Sophisticated”
Today’s news segment includes stories about a cat lending program launched by Russia’s biggest bank to attract prospective home buyers and a new technology that can track your typing behavior and help prevent password theft. Check it out at Simply CSOFT






