How true should a translator stay to the source text? 🤔 To kick off the Singapore Translation Symposium this Saturday, join A.K. Kulshreshth, Uganda Kwan, and Ng Yi-Sheng as they discuss the art of translation—balancing faithfulness, cultural nuances, and precision. Get insights into the challenges translators face and discover what “faithfulness” to a text really […]

Explore the art of translating and adapting plays for the stage with acclaimed playwrights Haresh Sharma and Saleem Hadi! 🎭✨ They’ll share insights on navigating language, culture, and the challenges of adaptation, while discussing the role of projected texts in shaping audience experiences. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4gqeq8d 📆 Sat, 28 Sept ⏰ 11.30am - […]

Are you an aspiring translator? Or simply curious about the inner workings of the literary translation industry? 🤔 Join Amanda Ruiqing Flynn and Shelly Bryant as they share valuable insights and practical advice — from mentorships, literary agents, and more! Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, this is your chance to […]

Join us for the highly anticipated book launch of Tapping Words, Bridging Cultures: Memoir of Yang Quee Yee! 📚✨ The late Yang Quee Yee was a renowned expert in compiling Malay-Chinese-English dictionaries. This memoir pays tribute to his lifelong intimacy with language and his remarkable partnership with his wife, Mdm Chan Maw Woh. Together, they […]