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06/01/2026

The New Zealand Government has announced the recipients of the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, recognizing individuals whose contributions have strengthened Māori communities, language revitalization, education, governance, and cultural preservation.

The annual honours recognize outstanding service and lasting contributions to Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Māori honored this year include Companions, Officers, and Members of the NZM whose mahi has made a lasting contribution to the country.

06/01/2026

Did your company's productivity jump by 73% this year? In our latest episode of LocToday, Marjolein Groot Nibbelink reveals what she calls the most "telltale statistic" of the 2026 NIMDZI report.

Historically, productivity increases by about 20% year over year. But this year, the industry saw an astounding 73.6% surge.

This massive jump proves exactly what happens when companies aggressively integrate AI-forward solutions and new technology into their workflows.

🎧Listen to the full episode:
Apple Podcast: https://buff.ly/YFtUgp1
Spotify: https://buff.ly/3tiZm1B
YouTube: https://buff.ly/FTPGeq9

06/01/2026

Joseph La Posta will conclude his role as CEO of Multicultural NSW after almost a decade of service to the agency and the state's multicultural communities.

During his tenure, he led important community response initiatives throughout NSW and expanded language services and refugee assistance programs. James Jegasothy will take on the role of acting CEO as it moves into a new senior position within the NSW public service.

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Following almost a decade of service to Multicultural NSW, CEO Joseph La Posta will conclude with the agency on June 5.

06/01/2026

Researchers at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) have secured more than HK$3.4 million from the Smart Traffic Fund to develop the first Cantonese post-drinking speech database and an AI-based language detection system.

The initiative aims to support road safety through a mobile-based self-assessment tool and may also have future applications in monitoring language changes related to fatigue or medication use.

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The system will analyse multiple indicators by comparing users' language performance of Cantonese before and after alcohol consumption.

06/01/2026

Marco Trombetti, co-founder and CEO of Translated, has received the title of Cavaliere del Lavoro (Knight of Labour), one of Italy’s most prestigious honors for business, innovation, and economic contribution.

The recognition acknowledges his leadership in advancing language technology and artificial intelligence, shaping the future of multilingual communication through Translated.

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The distinction recognizes entrepreneurs whose work has generated economic value and made a meaningful contribution to the country.

05/31/2026

In the early days of enterprise AI, we measured success by what the technology could do. Today, success is measured by how reliably it performs over time—without human intervention.

In a new sponsored article from Phrase, we look at the rise of Quiet Automation. When AI is embedded directly into trusted systems (like content platforms and quality management frameworks), repetitive effort fades into the background.

The result? Localization teams are no longer viewed as downstream "bottlenecks."

Read here: https://multilingual.com/magazine/april-2026/quiet-automation-and-the-new-operating-model/

05/30/2026

Executives don’t care about your localization metrics until your metrics care about their goals.

In a new article from April Issue, Cody Connell opens up about the frustration of receiving "perfect" quality reports from vendors while dealing with furious internal marketing teams. The disconnect was massive.

He realized that to fix the problem, the localization team couldn't just act like a service desk correcting typos. They had to become partners in cultural credibility.

By measuring things like User Experience (UX) and Stakeholder Confidence instead of just word counts, his team finally earned a seat at the strategic table.

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05/29/2026

The Academy of Interpretation (AOI) and De La Mora Institute of Interpretation have announced a new partnership focused on expanding access to interpreter education and professional training opportunities.

Through the collaboration, both organizations will host and promote each other’s courses, allowing students to access a broader range of interpreter training programs across medical, court, and community interpreting.

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AOI students will gain access to courses by the De La Mora Institute, while De La Mora students will be able to enroll in AOI’s interpreter training programs.

05/29/2026

Cork County Council has announced the return of its Irish Language Events and Initiatives Grant Scheme for 2026.

The program supports events and projects that promote the Irish language across County Cork, including festivals, concerts, poetry events, cultural nights, Irish classes, and community activities.

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The grant scheme aims to provide financial aid for Irish language events, projects, or initiatives within the County of Cork, Ireland.

05/29/2026

In our latest Week In Review, our CEO Eddie Arrieta breaks down the top stories of the last week, highlighting how the language industry is constructing the frameworks that will define global communication for decades to come.

Watch the full briefing to catch up on:
- Smartling debuts major new platform features and an automated LQA agent at the Global Ready Conference. 🔗 https://buff.ly/d0snZsA
- Nimdzi Insights acquires Localization World Ltd. (LocWorld), with Renato Beninatto stepping in as CEO to protect and grow this trusted community institution. 🔗 https://buff.ly/APy02Gu
- California makes its 24/7 agricultural language services permanent across all 58 counties.🔗 https://buff.ly/1N4VrMo
- Powerling's Fabiano Cid explains why the "translation is dead" narrative is old news and how to embrace the AI evolution. 🔗 https://buff.ly/gy396NJ
- A massive $9.2M grant is awarded to preserve the living voices of the Ojibwe language. 🔗https://buff.ly/NMdAfwt

Read the full recap: https://buff.ly/1Oj5dk7