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News broadcasts that cover a foreign subject often translate (or at least explain) the terms that occur in their news items; this is true for American economical term "fiscal cliff" which is a current buzz word in the context of the global recession. So what happens to these buzzwords around the globe? Do they get lost in translation?

Ever thought of going global with your design or construction company? You might run into problems you didn’t expect to occur. Here are a few tips on how to realise your global ambitions as smooth as possible!

Do you export? AstraZeneca's Stuart Anderson offers some insights into the importance of understanding and adapting to the local culture in order to maximise success.

Did you know a video game can have over 1 million words? How does a company go about getting that translated? and translated well?

Do you think the "at" @ symbol is called 'at' all over the world? Think again! Here's a look at some of the more interesting names.

In the news: legal translations abroad for courts, Twitter languages, Microsoft developing translation tool and intercultural viewpoints.

Some interesting news pieces this week around language learning, the impact of Welsh on gas prices, Pokemon localization and a cross-cultural analysis of "fairness".

Currently in the news > the French aren't happy about English terminology, the release of a great new book on translation and a look at global mobile phone use and cultural differences!

Taking your website global? Here are some Do's and Don'ts to Website Localisation you can't ignore.

Do you sell online? Have you started considering foreign markets to boost your sales?

If you want international success with your app you need to make it available in other languages through the process of localization.

Got a website? Looking to take it global? Well you need our top ten tips on international SEO to get your campaign off to a flying start. Let our A-Team of SEO gurus guide you to glory!