If you have been relying on Google Translate as the only way to get by your intercultural transactions, I pray that you’re still in business!
Most people underestimate the importance of an excellent translation service. A good translation company will ensure that your intention and sincerity are being understood by the other end. A shoddy one will cause potential misunderstanding and even jeopardise your reputation! They will also ensure your content is translated to the highest possible standards, while an inferior one will make you regret why you even hired them in the first place.
But first:
What are “Translation Services”?
Different languages have different language structures, so a literal translation might end up looking weird through the eyes of another demographic. Translators have to ensure that the concepts and intentions remain the same as the original version.
The work of translation is also about establishing understanding and building relationships between different cultures. If needed, slang may sometimes be included and translated to facilitate understanding.
The Top Translation Services In Singapore
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Elite Asia |
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Established in 2006, Elite Asia is a regional powerhouse that helps businesses navigate effortlessly across Asian markets. Serving multinational companies and regional firms through innovative language services and solutions powered by TECHNOLOGY and PEOPLE. Communicate with CLARITY, express within cultural CONTEXT, and speak with CONVICTION. The solutions provided are multilingual services in business meetings and conferences, business localisation, and marketing. |
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https://www.eliteasia.co/ |
| Address | 230 Victoria Street, #15-01/08, Bugis Junction, Singapore 188024 |
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(65) 6565 7166 |
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Elionetwork |
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Elionetwork believes communication sits at the centre of everything that we do online. They have, therefore, positioned themselves as the go-to, one-stop-shop for all your globalisation needs. Their services range from transcreation, copywriting, translation, and interpretation, to engineering, filming, subtitling, editing, and DTP. You can reach out to Elionetwork for any type of translation services, regardless of where you are and which country you’re targeting. The company has you covered on anything translation. |
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https://elionetwork.com/ |
| Address |
8 Burn Road, #12-03 Trivex, Singapore 369977 |
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(65) 6509 5048 |
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Sage Languages |
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Sage Languages is a highly-rated translation centre in Singapore. Created in 1995, the company has served thousands of clients both locally and internationally. Their primary clientele are businesses that want to target international markets and are looking for an agency to help them communicate effectively with locals. |
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Translation Services |
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60 Paya Lebar Road, Paya Lebar Square, Singapore 409051 |
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(65) 8280 3328 |
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Review 1 |
“Well professional and on-time service and moreover very generous and kind hearted person.”
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Review 2 |
“I’ve documents urgently needed translation so I googled and found this company. The lady(Rachel) is friendly and helpful. Within 2 days my document are translated. Good services and reasonable price.” |
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Review 3 |
“Competitively prices and quick turnaround time for translation and notarisation!”
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Wordsburg Translation |
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Wordsburgs are one of the most authentic translators in the country. They’re among the few translators who don’t believe in random translation or doing verbatim translations. They have one of the most abled teams you’ll ever come across, capable of translating more than 120 languages. Even more important, the company believes in making your personality reflect in your translation. |
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https://wordsburg.com/order/ |
| Address |
105 Cecil Street, The Octagon #13-11, Singapore,069534 |
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(65) 6224 1987 |
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Operating Hours |
Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm |
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Review 1 |
“Very efficient team who responded to my queries very quickly and clearly. Some of them even worked over the weekend to answer my queries. I had to go back and forth with them a few times to clarify the translation but they were fast and easy to work with. Only feedback would be to work better with the courier service as I did not manage to receive my documents and had to go down to the courier company to pick it up.”
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Review 2 |
“Quick and effective communication. Answered my queries and helped in getting documents translated and notarised fast. Highly recommended!”
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Review 3 |
“Wordsburg provide a good service if you need a certified translation quickly and to get it notarised as well. It pays to know something of the language if you want to check the accuracy of their translation though.”
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Chambers Translation |
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Chambers has been around since 1995. At the time of this publication, they have six extension offices from different parts of the world. They’re the experts in bridging language barriers and erasing borders so that their clients can start targeting customers from any part of the world. |
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1 Sophia Road, #03-09 Peace Centre, Singapore 228149 |
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(65) 9336 4479 |
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Monday-Friday: 8am-7pm |
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Review 1 |
“Translations are standard and reliable. The price is moderate and turnaround time is great. Hope to work with Chambers Translations in the future!”
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Review 2 |
“The turnaround time is very quick than expected and the price is moderate. Thank you, Chambers for the fast response!”
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Review 3 |
“Chambers in Singapore is the best for translating legal documents. Further, it comes along with legalisation. I was relaxed by the prompt service of your translation company. Thanks.”
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Translated Right Pte Ltd |
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Translated Right has only been around for two years and is already causing waves in the world of translation. Their network consists of over 5000 professional native-speaking translators. The company offers professional, affordable, and quick turn-around translation services in more than 50 language pairs. They are the appointed Translator for the whole of the Singapore government. They take pride in helping their clients achieve their localisation and internationalisation goals and deliver value for their stakeholders for their global translation services needs. |
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https://www.translatedright.com/ |
| Address |
5 Peck Hay Road, Singapore 228307 |
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Tel: 69779646 Email: [email protected] |
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Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm |
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Review 1 |
“Excellent service and professional. Promptly on giving replies and they guide you on exactly how the process will be.” |
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Review 2 |
“Very responsive and easy to reach them in any way. I called in for a brief inquiry and received a reminder message later with details. After payment I received my translated copy in a few hours just overnight. They also update very quickly when revision is asked for. Thank you Jina!” |
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“Punctual, detailed and professional. They were also reliable and reverted to our query very quickly. will use their services again.” |
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Favella Translations |
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Favella Translations is a boutique translation company specialising in a wide range of Italian language services, including translation services trusted by the Italian Embassy in Singapore and by top brands in the Marketing, Luxury, Finance and Healthcare industry. The Head Translator Monica, an Italian Specialist with 10+ years of translation experience, takes care of most Italian translation jobs in-house, offering exceptional value, communication consistency and a personalised approach. For larger projects, Favella’s selected team of specialised native translators ensures that your translation goals are met swiftly and accurately. |
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266 Bishan Street 24, Singapore 570266 (nearest MRT: Bishan) |
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Tel: (65) 9696 6765 Email: [email protected] |
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Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm |
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Review 1 |
“I strongly recommend Favella Translations. Monica is a dedicated professional, who always goes the extra mile to meet her clients’ needs. Her thorough approach is a guarantee of a first-rate service!” |
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“I couldn’t recommend Monica from Favella Translations highly enough. She is an exceptionally talented translator whose professionalism has shone through every time she has done work for us. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Favella Translations to future clients.” |
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“We required an urgent certified translation from English to Italian done for some documents. Monica was very prompt, efficient, professional and delivered the work before the agreed time. I would definitely use her services again should the need arise and recommend her to others.” — M. T., Legal Counsel at Asia Office of European Private Bank |
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Lingua Technologies International |
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Lingua Technologies was started in 1996 and has since then grown to earn a spot in the elite group of translation and localisation services in Singapore. Their reputation remains untainted, while their experience speaks volumes on the quality of services that they offer. They have established a large network of native-speaking translators that have earned their stripes for being consistent with delivering quality. |
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https://www.translationsingapore.com |
| Address |
400 Orchard Road, #13-08 Orchard Towers, Singapore 238875 |
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(65) 6576 0138 |
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Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm |
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Review 1 |
“The thing that impressed me most is that they complete the task on time. Very reliable in that respect. Also, the quality of the transcription is good.”
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Review 2 |
“Lingua Technologies International has been providing great translation service for many years. From my personal experience, I can testify that their service is efficient and superb. Most importantly, they are very willing to put in extra effort to make sure their translation work is reliable and accurate. Thumbs up !”
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Review 3 |
“I used their service to translate my documents that are required for Singapore Permanent Residence application. This is the service with the most reasonable price and time. I am really satisfied with their service. Do consider them as your translation company if you’re looking for an affordable and fast one.”
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Translation Service SG |
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Translation Service company was founded 14 years ago, and has grown to be one of the leading providers of translation services across a range of languages, including Malay, Chinese, Japanese, Cantonese, and English, to name a few. It’s an all-rounded, notarised provider of translation services, with broad application – PR, citizenship, marketing, and so on. Adding to that, the company also provides power translation, and for those that are caught up behind time, you have the option of ordering for their express translation services – which guarantees to get your work done within 24 hours. |
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https://www.translationservice.sg/ |
| Address |
10 Anson Road, Unit #27-15, International Plaza, Singapore 079903 |
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(65) 6714 6715 |
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Operating Hours |
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9pm Closed on Public Holidays |
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Review 1 |
“Great experience with Translator Services! Timely follow ups and great pricing too, would recommend to anyone looking for official translation services in Singapore :)”
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Review 2 |
“Best Translation Services Provider Singapore!!!”
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WhizWordz |
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WhizWordz only specialised in English to Chinese translations while starting out. They would eventually expand their services to incorporate other language pairs. The agency caters to both local and international clientele in need of translation services. The company has also ventured into copywriting, typesetting, website localisation, transcription, transcreation, and interpretation. They’re your best choice of a translation agency if you’re looking for someone to help you translate between any Asian language and English. |
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https://www.whizwordz.com.sg/ |
| Address |
151 Chin Swee Road, #13-04 Manhattan House, Singapore 169876 |
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(65) 6600 3798 |
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Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm |
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“Not the first time using WhizWordz, Gerald’s service has always being professional and prompt response. Good pricing and excellent translation services. Highly recommended.”
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Review 2 |
“Fast, efficient service and meet deliver timeline by Gerald of WhizWordz. He is excellence in service and honest, the price is reasonable. Will definitely use their services again.”
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Review 3 |
“Very prompt in delivering the translation. Quote is also reasonable. Looking forward to working with Dawn again for future translation services.”
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Verztec Consulting |
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Their services cut across different industries. They’re also cost-effective and delivered to the best standards that the industry has to offer. The company also offers consulting services to businesses that want to scale up and try their luck on international ground. Founded in 2010, the agency offers translation services in more than 100 different languages. |
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10 Jalan Besar, #16-01/02 Sim Lim Tower, Singapore 208787 |
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(65) 6577 4646 |
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Monday-Friday: 8:30am-6:30pm |
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Review 1 |
“I was referred to this company by a friend. I am glad I took their advice. They were very friendly and made me feel very important. The had a good turn around time, quality translation services and were very responsive to my needs. Would definitely recommend them!”
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Review 2 |
“I hired Verztec for translating and notary of some paperwork and i was amazed by the level of great and satisfying work they did. In particular, Low Ying Lin (the PM) was providing consistent quality of support and attending all my queries, clarifying the process and doing some extra work to ensure 100% satisfaction. Highly recommended!”
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Review 3 |
“Nice friendly staff “
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Absolute Translation |
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Absolute Translations consists of a team of passionate translators dedicated to helping you expand beyond your local market. It’s a boutique firm that’s super-flexible and friendly towards your pocket. The agency has a thorough vetting system for their translators, most of who are hand-picked based on where they come from and if they have a way with words. The agency doesn’t just handle your job in bulk. They first assign you a dedicated team that will ensure that your work is done to the best possible standards and that all your requirements are met and instructions adhered to. In your team, there’ll be a translator (who will be doing the actual translating work), a reviewer (who’ll review the work and ensure the required quality standard are met), and an editor (who’ll go through the job and ensure its grammar and wording are up to snuff). |
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https://absolutetranslations.com.sg/ |
| Address |
The Metropolis Tower 2, #08-09, 11 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138589 |
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(65) 3158 3358 |
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Monday to Friday: 9 am to 9 pm Closed on holidays and weekend |
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Raffles Translation Services |
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Raffles is a professional translation service provider first established in 2002. They have one of the most competitive price rates and the fastest turnaround time. The company stands out for several reasons, one being they do not outsource their services to a third party. Instead, they have an in-house team of translators hired for their talent and experience. It’s one of the most professional translation agencies in Singapore, known for handling their work with strict confidentiality and the commitment to deliver quality services. For language, the company offers translation services on all Asia and European languages – Malay, Tamil, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, English, French, and so on. |
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https://rafflestranslation.com.sg/ |
| Address |
71 Jurong West Central 3, #07-17 The Centris, Singapore 648335 |
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(65) 6570 6028 |
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Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm |
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Review 1 |
“Super fast translation that I think no other companies in Singapore can match. Delivered to promise after payment was made. Michael and Raffles Translation are highly recommended for any translation that you need to do.”
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“Excellent professional service with prompt response and high-quality translation. Highly recommended!”
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Review 3 |
“Very fast and efficient on handling in urgent related matters regards to the notarisation of my birth ceritficate and translation.”
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Lyric Technologies |
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Lyric was established in 2005 as a content localisation agency that has since expanded to be one of the leading translation agencies in the country. It’s one of the few agencies that have had the opportunity of working with government agencies. The company now employs more than 15000 linguistic experts, offering translations in more than 140 different languages. Their translation expertise cuts across different industries, including medicine, engineering, finance, and automotive. Besides offering translation services, the company offers desktop publishing services |
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Level 19 Singapore Land Tower, 50 Raffles Place, Singapore 048623 |
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(65) 6631 2976 |
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Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm |
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Review 1 |
“I am very much satisfied with the translation of my documents.
It’s so perfectly done by the translator. I will definitely recommend to my friends.” |
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“The staffs here are service orientated and they render excellent service and the are efficient especially when it comes to updates to be given to the their clients..”
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“They are very professional and I am much satisfied with their prompt responses and the good job. Thank You!”
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Language Connect |
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Language Connect was recently sold to a UK company called The Hut Group (THG). After the company took it, it became one of the leading providers of translation services both locally and internationally. The company is known for delivering fast and accurate translation services that cut across multiple industry sectors with no time zone restrictions. They have offices in Singapore, London, Dubai, Melbourne, and Munich. |
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https://www.languageconnect.net/ |
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#09-01, 63 Market Street, The Bank of Singapore Centre, Singapore 048942 |
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(65) 8484 8001 |
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Letter Craft Translation Services |
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Letter craft has a team of passionate translators, boasting many years of translating experience in more than 80 language pairs. Their team is equipped to handle all types of translation work, whether simple or too technical. Although headquartered in Singapore, the agency has sales offices in Hong Kong, India, the UK, and Japan. They also have one of the most diverse and experienced teams of translators. For large projects, they have a peer-to-peer review process that the project has to go through before it’s finally delivered to the client. That’s their way of ensuring their quality standards are met. |
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Servcop, Suntec Tower Three, #42-01, 8 Temasek, Boulevard, Singapore 038988 |
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Telephone |
(65) 6711 0135 |
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Daily 9am-8pm except Saturday 9am-6:30pm |
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Review 1 |
“Very professional and efficient! I receive my soft copy of translation within 24 hours, and soft copy of notary & authentication after three working days. AK provided a great service and replied my email promptly, thank you so much for him/her and the team’s efforts, they did a great job!”
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“Thanks for AK for the prompt replied email and advise. The translation and notary service is fast and satisfied.”
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“Thanks Letter Crafts. They professional service and the price very reasonable .”
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ACTC Translation Centre |
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Established in 1999, ACTC is an award-winning translation agency specialised in a range of linguistic services, including website localisation, interpretation, translation, etc. The agency targets the local market and the whole of the Asia Pacific region. Their team consists of 300 conscientious translators offering translation services in 40 language pairs. They offer a wide range of translation services, including desktop, interpretation, website localisation, transcription, and game localisation, handling both simple and technical projects. |
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51 Bukit Batok Crescent, #07-26 Unity Centre, Singapore 658077 |
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Telephone |
(65) 6479 0098 |
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Monday-Friday: 9am-6:30pm |
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Review 1 |
“A very professional company that provides prompt responses to inquiries. Their service and communications across were also very clear, no miscommunication. Will engage them again when the opportunity arises. Keep up the good work !”
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“Very professional & excellent service. Professional work at a reasonable fee. Satisfied with the service. Recommend !!!”
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Review 3 |
“Very professional services, delightful as the translated language flows well.
Very safe as they provide to sign a non-disclosure agreement and besides the Company seems to be in the market for more than 1 decade so far never seen any bad review.”
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Lexigo |
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Conceived in 2011, Lexigo has earned its place in the big league. They’re ranked as one of the leading providers of translation services in the country, dedicated to helping businesses grow and retain an international audience. They have a strong network of translators, capable of offering translation services in more than 96 language pairs, including all Asian Languages. |
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DTP, Translation, NAATI Certified Translation, Websites, Localised Translation |
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24 Raffles Place, Level 28 Clifford Centre, Singapore 048621 |
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(65) 6637 8621 |
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Monday-Friday: 8:30am-6:30pm |
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Expertrans |
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ExpertTrans is one of the leading globalisation solutions. The agency was established in 2005 and has managed to gain a reputation among the top providers of translation services in the country. The company prides itself on its strong network of translators (more than 100 to be precise). Before jumping on any project, the company has first to understand their clients’ goals, which they consider their own. They then offer themselves as strategic partners, more focused on helping their clients realise their goals. |
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https://www.expertrans.com/ |
| Address |
Block 216, #07-39 Tampines Street 23, Singapore 520216 |
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(65) 6715 7049 |
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24/7 |
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Berlo Translation |
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BerloTranslation started in the Philippines and Singapore. They were one of the most reliable localisation agencies at the time, offering professional translation, interpretation, and transcription services for individuals, private companies, and other institutions. Their speciality is in Asian, European, and Middle East languages. In addition to providing web page translations, the agency offers translations to meetings, audio videos, courts, and conferences |
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https://berlotranslations.com/ |
| Address |
20 Maxwell Road, #17-18i Maxwell House, Singapore 069113 |
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(65) 6221 3437 |
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Monday to Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm Friday: 9 am to 12 pm |
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Veqta Translation |
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The agency derived its name from the word vector, which is an image category in Desktop Publishing. The company wasn’t as big as they currently are while starting out. They started as a small boutique firm offering translation services to individuals and small businesses. Over time, the company would grow to start taking on big projects. They have since grown to include thousands of translators in their network, ready to take on any type of translation work. They have translated books, added subtitles to audio and film, and even provided voice-overs in different languages. There’s literally no limit as to what type of translation or localisation work the agency can do. But what makes them unique is the fact that their team is purely made up of native speakers. You have someone who not only understands the language but is also well-versed in its colloquial character. |
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https://veqta.com/ |
| Address |
Centennial Tower 3, Temasek Ave Level 21, Singapore 039190 |
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(65) 6549 7259 |
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Monday-Friday: 9am-7pm Saturday: 10am-3pm |
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Review 1 |
“Thanks to Mike & Team for translating our app”
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“5 stars”
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Scribers International |
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Scribers is an internationally known translation and localisation agency specialised in digital content – websites, e-learning, and software translations, among others. It started as a copywriting agency, and as the company expanded, they decided to incorporate translation as part of its services. The company caters to both small and big businesses with no geographical restrictions. |
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10 Ubi Crescent, #02-17 Ubi Techpark, Lobby B, Singapore 408564 |
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Telephone |
(65) 6742 6338 |
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Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm |
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Review 1 |
“Scribers International has been an invaluable and trusted team player for us. They are very professional and timely in the delivery of each project we assigned to them. I would like to say, Scribers International has an excellent team, excellent quality, and is a delight to work with!” |
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“On behalf of my company, I would like to thank you for the extremely cost-efficient, quick and professional service. I am really impressed by how you understood our business needs and offered us a better combination of accuracy, speed and cost. Keep up the great job! Thanks again!” |
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“We were thoroughly happy with the service we received. No suggestion for improvement as everything is so great.” |
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Singapore Translators |
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Tel: 6531294104 Email: [email protected] |
The Sample Cost of Translation Services in Singapore
Several factors affect the cost of translation services, such as language pair, service level, and subject matter.
We’ve taken the trouble to dig up some information to show you what a typical translation fee might look like:
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Price Per Word for General Text (S$) |
Price per word for technical text translation (S$) |
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S$0.20 |
S$0.23 |
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S$0.13 |
S$0.19 |
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English to Chinese |
S$0.13 |
S$0.16 |
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S$0.17 |
S$0.23 |
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English to Russian |
S$0.14 |
S$0.17 |
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English to Portuguese |
S$0.17 |
S$0.18 |
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S$0.17 |
S$0.24 |
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S$0.19 |
S$0.21 |
Tips for Choosing a Translator
Find a Company with an ISO 17100 Certification
This internationally recognised certification is awarded to companies which have achieved specific standards within the translation field. When you work with a company that has such accreditation, you can have peace of mind, knowing that your texts are professionally translated.
Translator’s Language and Cultural Knowledge
If you aren’t able to find a native translator, the next best choice would be people who have spent time in that particular culture or country. This job goes beyond the translation of words, but also the interpretation of concepts and intentions. Certain words might not sit well with another culture if literally translated. Hence, a translator needs to be expert in the language structure to give your text a more native-friendly appeal.
Industry Expertise
There are several translators out there with different areas of expertise.
Are you looking to translate a B2C sales copy? Look for someone who either has experience working as a copywriter or a transcreator.
If you’re looking for someone to translate a bunch of IT-related documents, a translator who has knowledge in IT will do a much better job than a translator who’s a generalist.
Clarify Before You Commit
It’s essential to check if there are any hidden costs with the company to prevent unhappiness from both ends. Also, make sure that your documents are protected by a legally-recognised Confidentiality Agreement.
Communicate With Your Translator
Once you’ve found your ideal translator, state your needs clearly. Be specific about the end goal for anyone reading this piece of document. That would give your translator some perimeters to work with, which can speed up the delivery time.
Your translator should also be proactive in highlighting parts of the text that may not sit well with that culture and offer suggested changes.
The Role of Translation Services
There are about 6500 languages around the world. Singapore, already having 4 official languages, is considered a major business hub in the region. This makes the country a hot spot for several cultures to transact with one another.
The art of translation is more than just turning a piece of text word-for-word into a totally different language.
Benefits of Using Translation Services in Singapore
Boost Your Website’s Search Engine Ranking
Your site will always be read as a single site by search engines, regardless of how many language translations it has. Therefore, search engines can bring in more traffic from different language searches, which also boost your site’s ranking as a result of more visitors.
Besides, you can leverage “Geo-Targeting”, a practice where you can strategically reach out to your audience from a particular region.
Ability to Enter a New Market
Website copywriting aims to connect your audience emotionally with your organisation and products. When appropriately translated, you’re exposing your business to newer markets.
Ability to Articulate Out Your Mission, Vision and Goals
Your company’s intentions and directions must be clearly understood. Professional translators have cultural sensitivity and vast vocabulary of words to deliver your objectives clearly. Through this process, the client from another culture can also feel that you empathise with their issues.
You May Learn Something New About the Culture
Through working with a translator, you may discover that certain words and phrases may not translate well in another culture. Hence, you’re able to gain some knowledge about your new demographic.
Gain Trust From The Local Market
Get your customers, partners and government officials to trust you, and feel you genuinely are sincere in your dealings.
The State of Translation Services in Singapore
Translators in Singapore are in huge demand. We have both local and international clientele requesting for their services, especially those looking to localise their businesses.
Historical sources seem to suggest that Singapore has been an international trading centre for many centuries.
Since ancient times, traders from Arabia, India, China, and — later on Europe have been passing through Singapore on their trade expeditions.
So, asked to describe this amazing city-state, and one of its characteristics would be multi-lingual and multi-ethnic, fodder for translation services.
Translation Trends to Watch for in 2020 (In Singapore)
Post-Editing of Machine Translation
Machines are gradually taking over the tedious translate-from-scratch tasks for regular translators. However, they are not humans and are not able to phrase concepts in an empathetic and reader-friendly style.
The future of translation may involve human translator refining and editing machine-translated texts. This could finally assist regular translators in speeding up their work and possibly take in more new clients as a result.
Transcreation
Transcreation is a brand new subgenre of translation. It is used mainly in the world of advertising and marketing. Transcreation aims to translate the essence and emotions of the original text into localised sensibilities.
Transcreators understand that different cultures view the same product differently. Hence it’s essential to translate the message to connect emotionally with the new audience. The goal of transcreation is ultimately to trigger the reader to take some action.
Several TV shows and movies have been harnessing the power of transcreation even before the popularity of this term.
One recent example would in the award-winning movie, Parasite. During a scene, the word “Oxford” was used instead of “Seoul National University” in the subtitles. Despite being a highly respected institution, Seoul National University may not spark familiarity with an international audience. Hence, the translator had to use a more familiar name with similar gravitas, so that everyone, regardless of where they’re from, can understand the humour immediately.
Video Translation
Video marketing is becoming a big part of content marketing, not just to boost SEO, but also to provide a more enjoyable alternative to consume content.
Hence, video translators are high in-demanded.
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What are translation services?
There are more than 6500 languages in the world, and at least 4 spoken languages in Singapore. Consequently, there’s a higher possibility that your readers speak different languages.
Translation services are the services you look for when you want to convert your messages or materials from one language to another. For instance, in Singapore, a translator may help you convert your material or content from, say, Malay to English and vice versa.
How to choose a translation service?
Find a company with an ISO 17100 Certification, has translators that speak the native tongue and have cultural knowledge, has industry expertise in the various translation works
How much does translation cost?
It varies greatly but ballpark its between $0.13 to $0.24 per word depending on the language pair.
What are the benefits of using translation services?
1. Boost your website’s search engine ranking
2. Able to enter a new market
3. Ability to articulate your mission, vision and goals
4. Learn something about the culture
5. Gain trust
