Business and Cultural Consultancy Archives

17/03/2025

St. Patrick: Cultural Bridge for Language Services

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just a celebration of Irish heritage—it’s a powerful reminder of the timeless value of cross-cultural communication. St. Patrick, originally from Roman Britain, embraced the local customs and language of Ireland, becoming a true bridge between two distinct cultures. His journey of learning and adapting to a new linguistic and cultural landscape mirrors the core mission of language services today.

08/03/2025

How MLH Champions the WEPs

International Women’s Day is more than just a celebration—it’s a call to action. At My Language Hub (MLH), we proudly stand by the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) because we believe that empowering women in the workplace, marketplace, and community is essential to building a stronger, more united society.

03/03/2025

US President Trump, US Vice President Vance and President Zelenskyy from Ukraine at the Oval Office

Trump’s Oval Office Breakdown

In the arena of international diplomacy, every word carries weight. Precision is not just a virtue—it can mean the difference between a breakthrough and a breakdown. The recent, highly publicised meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Trump, and Vice President JD Vance at the Oval Office serves as a vivid case study. What might have been an opportunity for measured dialogue instead descended into a shouting match that left diplomacy in tatters. In hindsight, one glaring question emerges: Could the presence of a skilled interpreter have saved the day?

24/02/2025

A futuristic image of a translator using AI technology and the EU flag in the background

EU AI Act: implications for Translation Services

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act is poised to revolutionise many industries, and translation services are no exception. As AI becomes an increasingly integral part of the translation process—from machine translation (MT) tools to sophisticated language models—the new regulation brings both challenges and opportunities. In this blog, we break down the key implications of the Act for translation services, discuss the potential benefits, and provide strategies for adapting to this evolving regulatory landscape.