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French language eyes 'le comeback' as Britain leaves Europe
AFP, Published on 18/03/2018
» BRUSSELS - Once upon a time speaking French was easy in Brussels, but things have changed.
'Ka pai': New Zealand's Maori language back from brink
AFP, Published on 25/09/2018
» WELLINGTON - Beneath the carved timber roof of a traditional "marae" meeting house at Wellington High School, dozens of students watch entranced as a play performed entirely in the Maori language unfolds.
What happens when organisations speak the same leadership language
Published on 11/05/2025
» In my previous piece, I talked about why organisations need a shared leadership language — especially here in Southeast Asia, where diversity, speed and complexity are part of everyday business.
Canada indigenous teen covers Beatles' Blackbird in Mi'kmaq language
AFP, Published on 05/06/2019
» OTTAWA - A Canadian teen and her classmates are earning praise including from Paul McCartney for their cover of the Beatles' classic "Blackbird," sung in her native Mi'kmaq language.
Canada province seeks to fortify French language in decline
AFP, Published on 14/05/2021
» MONTREAL - Canada's Quebec province on Thursday unveiled sweeping legislation aimed at curbing the decline of the French language in the former French colony, particularly in Montreal where businesses are using English more and more.
Saudi camel-whisperers use 'special language' to train herd
AFP, Published on 19/01/2023
» RUMAH (SAUDI ARABIA) - The cries of camel herder Hamad al-Marri mean nothing to the untrained ear, but his animals respond instantly, gathering behind him to walk together across the Saudi desert.
Improved language skills needed to boost medical hub goals
Published on 23/03/2023
» Thailand’s wellness and medical sector is already phenomenon level; all it needs is to develop skilled medical professionals with language capabilities, said Timothy Lertsmitivanta, the chief executive officer of Thonburi Wellbeing Co Ltd.
DTGO and Huawei Launch Thai-Capable AI Language Model
Published on 20/11/2024
» Huawei Cloud and DTGO Corporation Limited (DTGO), a leading business group focused on social and environmental impact, have unveiled the world’s first large language model (LLM) designed for efficient performance in Thai, Chinese, and English. This groundbreaking innovation, DTLM, was launched on 18 November 2024 and developed using Huawei Cloud’s Ascend AI computing service. It aims to revolutionise business functions such as management, customer service, and data analysis for organisations across Thailand.
English Language Proficiency: the “must have” passport for career success
Published on 16/12/2020
» Having a sound grasp of the English language has multiple advantages in today’s world. The opportunity of securing a well-paid position with a multinational company is far more likely if one is fluent in English. Having strong English skills will present opportunities, both professionally and personally.
Baidu develops AI to decode animal sounds into human language
Online Reporters, Published on 18/05/2025
» Chinese tech giant Baidu has filed a patent with the National Intellectual Property Administration for an AI system designed to translate animal vocalisations and body language into human speech.