InterpretAsia no.21 (2013)

News from CIAP, providers of simultaneous interpretation and translation services in Asia Pacific and beyond.

InterpretAsia no.21 (Nov. 2013)
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Welcome to the latest issue of InterpretAsia, the newsletter from CIAP Conference Interpreters Asia Pacific. We provide simultaneous interpreting, translation and consulting services across Asia and beyond, advising conference organisers on all aspects of their language requirements, from team sizes to equipment rental and conference venues.

As our 21st edition goes out, our thoughts remain with the people of the Philippines as they face the long aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. Donations to the Philippine Red Cross's ongoing relief effort can be made by clicking here.

We look forward to working with you in 2014.
- The CIAP team

Our new website is online!

The CIAP website has been fully redesigned and we have a new logo. Take a tour of the new www.ciap.net to discover our full range of interpretation services, meet our interpreters and read what our clients have to say. Click here to request a quote directly from our website.

CIAP interpreters and the UN

Institutions within the United Nations system are major organisers of international conferences requiring simultaneous interpretation. All CIAP members work regularly for UN agencies and their related projects, and even the UN assisted Khmer Rouge Tribunal in Cambodia. Read about some of the challenges faced by UN interpreters and catch a glimpse behind the scenes at one of the international community's marathon negotiations. Read more

Put your message in good hands

Research has shown that the brain doubts the accuracy of messages delivered in a foreign accent. Hiring qualified simultaneous interpreters can level the playing field by allowing speakers to use their native language to bring their message home without the distraction of a foreign accent or hesitant speaking. Learn more in this article by AIIC conference interpreter and trainer Michelle RenÃ©e Hof.

Click here to see where our simultaneous interpreting teams have been in 2013

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CIAP provides teams of conference interpreters for simultaneous and consecutive interpretation. There are CIAP Associates in several cities in Asia-Pacific. Click here to find the consultant interpreter nearest to your event, or email us at info@ciap.net and we'll be in touch.

CIAP is certified by the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC), the only professional association of interpreters recognised by the United Nations and many other international organisations.

All CIAP associates are members of AIIC.