Tips for Success in the E-learning and Gaming Industries through Localization

November 16, 2018 Kate CHERNAVINA

Getting on the web has become easier and easier across China. In fact, over 50% of the population (more than 731 million people) now have access to the internet in China. Industries that take most advantage of the web age are catching up in more markets! In a year 2018 online businesses make most requests for E-learning localization and video game localization.

HI-COM Provided SI & CI Services for Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

November 15, 2018 Anne Hu

It was a great honor for HI-COM to provide SI (Simultaneous Interpreting) and CI (Consecutive Interpreting) during the Higher Education Exchange Conference on Atlantic Growth Strategy held by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. The conference focused on the exchange and development of higher education between Canada and China, and included one-on-one partnership meetings, Shanghai Consulate briefings, and Atlantic Canadian delegate presentations, as well as a partnership brunch.

HI-COM Provided Bilingual Conference Interpreting for the 7th VDMA Mechanical Engineering Summit China 2018.

November 14, 2018 Anne Hu

HI-COM is honoured to provide English & Chinese conference interpreting for VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen und Anlagenbau / German Mechanical Engineering Association) at the 7^thVDMA Mechanical Engineering Summit China 2018.

HI-COM is proud to be one of the official LSPs (language service providers) of WeWork and its hosted companies.

November 7, 2018 Anne Hu

WeWork, a shared workspace brand from New York, has confirmed its official partnership with HI-COM as its LSP. HI-COM is now one of WeWork’s language partners, providing multilingual translation and a wide range of other language services.

Are you ready for Double 11? All you need to know about Singles’s day 2018!

November 5, 2018 Kate CHERNAVINA

Double 11, Singles’ Day, Chinese Black Friday! You may have noticed signs or banners popping up around town or on your Wechat moments, indicating something BIG is happening on this date. What is happening and why should we care?

Chinese micro influencers – saving cost and increasing your brand awareness

October 25, 2018 Kate CHERNAVINA

Working with Chinese influencers is nothing new, and seeing them feature on endless campaigns during China’s biggest online shopping festival is becoming a regular occurrence. Big and small brands alike continue to work with influencers to increase brand awareness, consumer loyalty, and brand reputation. We recommend that you ask yourself 3 questions before partnering with Chinese micro influencers.

Bilateral agreement between China and France on new Driving License regulations

October 10, 2018 Kate CHERNAVINA

A successful visit from Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, on September 13-14 to Beijing, has led to the conclusion of an old bilateral agreement case that has been under negotiation for many years: the mutual recognition of driving licenses.

Altios – Interview with Bruno Mascart by HI-COM

October 8, 2018 Alexandre QUINCÉ

What is Altios?

Altios is a global player with a unique network of offices around the world to help clients take their business to the next level by entering dynamic new markets, expanding their in-country presence and managing their cross-border investments.

China’s Dazhong Dianping: English guide, 2018

September 4, 2018 Kate CHERNAVINA

As we stated in our previous article, Chinese tourists are very easily influenced by the opinions of others. When traveling, they refer to their own “review and advice tools”, the king of which is Dazhong Dianping. Featuring similar functions to Yelp, it lists local retailers, restaurants, bars, cinemas, and other services. in China and abroad and it is the go-to tool for Chinese tourists. For example if a restaurant has a seemingly never-ending list of raving reviews on Dianping, the Chinese will flock there in their droves without any hesitation. Here is our Dianping English guide for you!

10 ways to attract Chinese Tourists in Europe

August 26, 2018 Kate CHERNAVINA

According to an article by the Diplomat, recent predictions have suggested that by 2022, China will see its middle class swell to around 630 million people. Chinese tourists were the biggest spenders in 2016, splurging a whopping $274 billion on their travels, especially in popular destinations outside of Asia such as the UK, France, Italy, and Germany.

Business