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Japan’s Rozetta Is Slowly Becoming a Large, Pure-Play Machine Translation Provider

2 days ago

January 18, 2021

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Japan’s Rozetta Is Slowly Becoming a Large, Pure-Play Machine Translation Provider

2 days ago
Financial Results ·

by Marion Marking

On January 18, 2021

As machine translation delivers 39% revenue growth in first 9 months of FY 2021, Japan’s Rozetta outgrows declining human-translation business in favor of MT SaaS. Continue reading

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Honyaku Keeps Losing Ground in Core Translation Business

8 months ago

May 20, 2020

Honyaku Keeps Losing Ground in Core Translation Business

8 months ago
Financial Results ·

by Marion Marking

On May 20, 2020

Japan’s largest LSP, Honyaku Center, posted revenues of USD 107m in the 12 months ended March 31, 2020. Core translation business slid 4.6% as company describes outlook extremely uncertain. Continue reading

Shares in Japan’s Largest Translation Company Slide on Declining Revenues

11 months ago

February 14, 2020

Shares in Japan’s Largest Translation Company Slide on Declining Revenues

11 months ago
Financial Results ·

by Marion Marking

On February 14, 2020

Increase in revenues from patent translations fails make up for decline across all other sectors of core Translation Business. Continue reading

Honyaku Center Posts Decline in Translation Revenues for H1 FY 2020

1 year ago

November 13, 2019

Honyaku Center Posts Decline in Translation Revenues for H1 FY 2020

1 year ago
Financial Results ·

by Marion Marking

On November 13, 2019

Honyaku Center reports decline in all sectors of core Translation Business, except for Patents. Banks on “active use” of machine translation to grow. Continue reading

Japanese Government Eyes USD 19m for Automated Simultaneous Interpretation by 2025

1 year ago

September 11, 2019

Japanese Government Eyes USD 19m for Automated Simultaneous Interpretation by 2025

1 year ago
Industry News ·

by Marion Marking

On September 11, 2019

Ministry seeks JPY 2bn (USD 19m) in 2020 budget for AI-powered simultaneous interpretation by 2025 World Expo; 2020 Tokyo Olympics chief interpreter discusses progress in interpreting technology. Continue reading

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Shares in Japan’s Largest LSP Plummet on Declining Q1 FY20 Revenues

1 year ago

August 15, 2019

Shares in Japan’s Largest LSP Plummet on Declining Q1 FY20 Revenues

1 year ago
Financial Results ·

by Esther Bond

On August 15, 2019

Shares in Japanese language service provider Honyaku Center plummet on declining Q1 2020 sales. Its largest unit, Translation, retreated across all sectors bar Patents. Continue reading

Korea’s Flitto Raises USD 23m in IPO

1 year ago

July 31, 2019

Korea’s Flitto Raises USD 23m in IPO

1 year ago
M&A and Funding ·

by Esther Bond

On July 31, 2019

Korean language services and data company Flitto raises USD 23m in IPO on electronic trading platform Kosdaq, Korea’s answer to Nasdaq; CEO heralds “AI boom era.” Continue reading

Interprefy and Simul International Form Strategic Partnership in Japan

2 years ago

July 22, 2019

Interprefy and Simul International Form Strategic Partnership in Japan

2 years ago
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by Interprefy

On July 22, 2019

The alliance will provide Japanese organizations more cost efficient and environmentally-friendly interpreting solutions Continue reading

Honyaku Shares Fall Despite Record Full-Year Revenues

2 years ago

May 17, 2019

Honyaku Shares Fall Despite Record Full-Year Revenues

2 years ago
Financial Results ·

by Gino Diño

On May 17, 2019

Japan’s Honyaku Center grows top and bottom line for the third year in a row as revenues reach USD 109.5m and operating income registers at USD 8.2m for the fiscal year 2019. Continue reading

Rozetta’s Market Cap Nears USD 400m as Bet on Machine Translation Pays Off

2 years ago

April 16, 2019

Rozetta’s Market Cap Nears USD 400m as Bet on Machine Translation Pays Off

2 years ago
Financial Results ·

by Marion Marking

On April 16, 2019

Japanese LSP enters period of “rapid growth” for MT segment. Revenue and operating income up strongly. Shares rally, propelling market cap to nearly USD 400m. Continue reading

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SDI Media Parent Imagica Group Invests in Pixelogic

2 years ago

April 3, 2019

SDI Media Parent Imagica Group Invests in Pixelogic

2 years ago
M&A and Funding ·

by Marion Marking

On April 3, 2019

Japanese media solutions conglomerate and SDI Media parent Imagica Group buys significant minority stake in Pixelogic. Continue reading

IP and Pharma Translations Boost Q3 Results for Japan’s Largest LSP

2 years ago

February 18, 2019

IP and Pharma Translations Boost Q3 Results for Japan’s Largest LSP

2 years ago
Financial Results ·

by Marion Marking

On February 18, 2019

On the back of a 16.9% growth YOY of its core Translation Business, Honyaku Center posts USD 78.68m in revenues for the first 9 months of its 2019 fiscal year. Continue reading

Honyaku Center’s 6-Months Revenues Break USD 50m Mark

2 years ago

November 12, 2018

Honyaku Center’s 6-Months Revenues Break USD 50m Mark

2 years ago
Financial Results ·

by Gino Diño

On November 12, 2018

Japan’s largest language services provider posts double digit revenue growth on the back of 2017 acquisition and a rebound in its Conventions business. Continue reading

Honyaku Center Shares Climb on Full-Year Results

3 years ago

May 17, 2018

Honyaku Center Shares Climb on Full-Year Results

3 years ago
Financial Results ·

by Gino Diño

On May 17, 2018

Honyaku Center registers a slight 3.9% increase year-on-year with total revenues of JPY 10.6bn (USD 96.2m), making this fiscal year a record for Japan’s largest LSP. Shares jump on the news,... Continue reading

Inside Japan’s Language Industry: SlatorCon Tokyo Presentations

3 years ago

March 21, 2018

Inside Japan’s Language Industry: SlatorCon Tokyo Presentations

3 years ago
Features ·

by Gino Diño

On March 21, 2018

Slator went big in Japan with SlatorCon Tokyo on Feb 28, 2018. Language industry leaders from Japan and Asia gathered at the hip Trunk Hotel in the heart of Shibuya to get an update on what's... Continue reading

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