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After two years, are we waking up to in-person communication?

After two years, are we waking up to in-person communication?

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2022 — With two years of Covid under their belts, translation and localization industry (communication services) leaders are ready to make a loud, in-person comeback. The language services niche is tight but mighty. It fuels transcreation campaigns, product development, subtitles for favorite streaming platforms, and

COVID-19 VACCINES: Should We Continue Imposing On Others?

COVID-19 VACCINES: Should We Continue Imposing On Others?

By Lilia Sinaga Coronavirus disease case was first detected in China in December 2019 in the city of Wuhan and The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on January 30, 2020, and a pandemic status on March 11, 2020. Fast forward to mid-February

Germany Lockdown the Unvaccinated

Germany Lockdown the Unvaccinated

Exiting Chancellor Angela Merkel on December 2 said Germany would detain unvaccinated people, while top officials also indicated that they would support plans for mandatory vaccinations in the coming months. Barring individuals who have not been immunised against COVID-19 from entering non-essential stores as well as cultural and recreational facilities

Rising Hotel Rates, Reopening Attractions Put Bangkok’s Recovery in the Fast Lane

Rising Hotel Rates, Reopening Attractions Put Bangkok’s Recovery in the Fast Lane

BANGKOK, THAILAND: Before the pandemic, Bangkok was the most-visited city on the planet – a thriving hive of energy and activity which attracted over 22 million international visitors per year. Then, without warning, it all went quiet. Now, following the long-awaited reopening of Thailand’s borders on 1st November 2021, Bangkok

No complete lockdown but more WFH, fewer business hours

No complete lockdown but more WFH, fewer business hours

KUALA LUMPUR: Additional restrictions for Malaysia’s ongoing Movement Control Order (MCO) will include mandating more employees work from home and limiting operating hours for businesses in a revised order of the third so-called total lockdown. Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Saturday (May 22) in a joint press conference

Economy contracted by 17.1% in Q2 of 2020

Bank Negara Malaysia says the economy contracted by 17.1% in the second quarter of 2020 (1Q 2020: 0.7%). The decline reflected the unprecedented impact of the stringent containment measures to control the COVID-19 pandemic globally and domestically. In Malaysia, the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) included various measures

Will COVID19 bring an end to globalisation?

The outbreak of the deadly COVID19 virus is threatening globalisation. Flights are not taking off. We are living in challenging times. We are in lockdown. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poixwm3-yt4 Countries are closing borders and limiting entry to foreigners. Locals can’t leave their countries. Bilateral cooperation is

China's brutal, forceful lockdown worked!

China stunned the world after shutting down Wuhan, the centre of the coronavirus outbreak. It was to prevent further spread of the disease, officials say. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5_9jJK4I9Y Wuhan population of 11 million, and tens of millions more people in nearby cities were under lockdown.

What's up with the lockdown?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RFBOQsMS3U We ask the question. What is it with the lockdown? Do you just ignore the orders? We feel it is important for people to follow the rules. #StayAtHome and #StaySafe. These are the two keywords trending on #Twitter in Malaysia. Wear a mask,