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LAO TRANSLATION SERVICES

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LAO TRANSLATION SERVICES

Succeed in the Lao Market through High-Quality Lao Translation Services

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    THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS IN THE LAO MARKET

    The economy of Laos is growing rapidly, ranking among the fastest-growing economies in the world thanks to its focus on construction, plenty of young workforces, and favourable tax treatment. To make a splash in the Lao market, using professional Lao translation services to localize your content is the key. The reasons are:

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    The Lao Language Has Unique Language Features 

    When working and investing in Laos, foreign companies should pay attention to the Lao language’s unique features to avoid regretful misunderstandings. Laos is a tonal language with no spacing between words, which might make inexperienced translators confused.

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    Lao People Has Low English Proficiency

    Lao people have a limited command of the English language. As a result, if your content is only available in English, you will be missing out on a large number of Lao audiences.

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    Speaking Lao Helps Avoid Cultural Misunderstandings

    Lao has a diverse cultural heritage. Factors such as customs, traditions, and history must all be carefully considered to avoid misunderstandings and miscommunication.

    OUR PROFESIONAL LAO TRANSLATION SERVICES

    There are three types of Lao translation services offered by GTE Localize. Each one is tailored to a specific content objective.

    Standard

    Translation Only

    (2-eye principle)

    Your documents will be translated and self-reviewed by a Lao translator.

     

     

      • This option provides you with an easy-to-read and understand translation.
      • It’s possible that some minor errors will still be detected.
      • This is the most cost-effective way to translate your content into Lao.
      • It’s ideal for one-time content or internal documents.
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    Pro

    Translation + Editing

    (4-eye principle)

    Before being revised by a second editor, your documents are translated by a native Lao translator.

     

      • With this option, you can expect translated polished and error-free content.
      • This option strikes a balance between three key factors: quality, price, and turnaround time.
      • It can be used for all purposes, especially for external documents and materials.

     

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    Premium

    Translation + Editing + Proofreading

    (6-eye principle)

    Your documents will be translated, edited, and proofread by three Lao linguists.

     

     

      • With the involvement of three experienced linguists, your translated content is likely to be flawless and ready for publication.
      • This option is the most expensive, but it provides the best value.
      • It’s recommended for high-visibility documents and critical marketing materials.
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    3 STEPS TO GET HIGH-QUALITY LAO TRANSLATIONS

    Our team follows an optimized working process to ensure the quality of every Lao localization project:

    LAO TRANSLATION CASE STUDY

    Check out how we assisted Exness in achieving a successful English to Lao translation services.

    ABOUT EXNESS

    Exness Group, a leading international retail forex broker, was founded in 2008. In 2020, it will have over 140,000 clients in 150 countries and a trading volume of $6,110 billion.

     

    PROJECT HIGHLIGHT

    • Industries: Forex, Finance, Trading
    • Language pair: English to Lao
    • Content types: Website, App, Marketing, and Legal
    • Services: TEP, LQA, QA check, Subtitling, and SEO
    • Volume: ~500,000 words
    • LQA results: passed with ~ 94% for all languages
    • Duration: May 2019 – Present

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    WHAT MAKES GTE LOCALIZE'S LAO TRANSLATION SERVICES OUTSTANDING?

    All Lao translation projects at GTE Localize are handled by native Lao translators with at least 5 years of work experience as professional linguists. They also have a deep understanding of the domains they specialize in and are familiar with various types of Lao translation content.

    GTE Localize promises to provide you with the most value-for-money Lao translation services on the market, not the cheapest. That is to say, we make certain that every dollar you spend with us is well spent. To put it another way, we provide the highest translation quality at the most affordable price.

    Our team at GTE Localize actively performs an XBench QA round for 100% of our projects or an internal LQA round (for large volume projects) to ensure that you get the best translation quality. GTE Localize will cover the costs of these extra steps, so you won’t have to pay extra for anything.

    We optimize our process and translation quality by utilizing supporting tools and platforms, as we recognize the importance of technology in creating a smooth and efficient workflow. To provide you with continuous Lao translation solutions, we support all CAT Tools on the market and collaborate with various translation and localization management platforms (Crowdin and Lokalise).

    Experienced Native Lao Linguist

    All Lao translation projects at GTE Localize are handled by native Lao translators with at least 5 years of work experience as professional linguists. They also have a deep understanding of the domains they specialize in and are familiar with various types of Lao translation content.

    GTE Localize promises to provide you with the most value-for-money Lao translation services on the market, not the cheapest. That is to say, we make certain that every dollar you spend with us is well spent. To put it another way, we provide the highest translation quality at the most affordable price.

    Our team at GTE Localize actively performs an XBench QA round for 100% of our projects or an internal LQA round (for large volume projects) to ensure that you get the best translation quality. GTE Localize will cover the costs of these extra steps, so you won’t have to pay extra for anything.

    We optimize our process and translation quality by utilizing supporting tools and platforms, as we recognize the importance of technology in creating a smooth and efficient workflow. To provide you with continuous Lao translation solutions, we support all CAT Tools on the market and collaborate with various translation and localization management platforms (Crowdin and Lokalise).

    OUR LAO TRANSLATION SOLUTIONS

    GTE Localize brings you a variety of Lao translation solutions from a team of talented native Lao translators who are also subject-matter experts in their fields.

    DOCUMENT LOCALIZATION

    Sample of contents:

    • Business Documents
    • Marketing Plans
    • Medical Prescriptions
    • Contracts & Legal Documents
    • Product Specifications
    • Personal Documents

    WEBSITE LOCALIZATION

    Sample of contents:

    • Blog Translation 
    • Product Information Translation
    • Page or Landing page content
    • Policy & term
    • User guide
    • Footer content

    MARKETING LOCALIZATION

    Sample of contents:

    • Marketing Plans
    • Leaflets and Brochures
    • Collateral Materials
    • Digital Content
    • Product Description
    • Product Labels

    SOFTWARE LOCALIZATION

    Sample of contents:

    • Software Instructions
    • Software Functions
    • Software Description
    • User Reviews
    • Software Marketing Materials

    GAME LOCALIZATION

    Sample of contents:

    • Game Instructions
    • Game Functions
    • Game Description
    • User Reviews
    • Game Promotion
    • Marketing Materials

    VIDEO LOCALIZATION

    Sample of contents:

    • Video Closed Captioning
    • Video Open Captioning
    • Video Subtitling
    • Video Voice-Over
    • Video Dubbing

    APP LOCALIZATION

    Sample of contents:

    • App Instructions
    • App Functions
    • App Description
    • User Reviews
    • App Promotion
    • Marketing Materials

    BOOK LOCALIZATION

    Sample of contents:

    • Technical Books
    • Course Books
    • Travel Books
    • Company’s Magazine
    • Biography Books
    • Children’s Books

    DOCUMENT LOCALIZATION

    WEBSITE LOCALIZATION

    MARKETING LOCALIZATION

    SOFTWARE LOCALIZATION

    GAME LOCALIZATION

    VIDEO LOCALIZATION

    APP LOCALIZATION

    BOOK LOCALIZATION

    MAJOR LAO LANGUAGE PAIRS WE SERVE

    All major Lao language pairs are supported by GTE Localize. The following are some of the most common language pairs with which we work. Please contact our team for a complete list.
    • English to Lao
    • Lao to English
    • Indonesia to Lao
    • Lao to Korean
    • Japanese to Lao
    • Lao to Vietnamese
    • Thai to Lao
    • Lao to Spanish
    • Danish to Lao
    • Lao to French
    • German to Lao
    • Lao to Italian

    WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN TRANSLATING YOUR CONTENT INTO LAO?

    When localizing into the Lao language, you should pay attention to the below useful tips for a successful Lao localization project:

    • Line-breaking issues may arise due to the lack of space between Lao words.
    • For various purposes, Lao people use both Arabic and Lao numerals. Formal documents, legal documents, and government documents are the most common uses of Lao numerals. In everyday conversation, however, Arabic numerals are preferred.
    • In the Lao language, there are four main registers: royal (now obsolete), ecclesiastical, written, and spoken. Different pronouns and prefixes are used in each register.
    • The metric system is used in Laos for measurement. Sometimes gold and silver are measured in baht (1 baht = 15g).
    • The date format is date-month-year.
    • The time format is either a 24-hour clock or a 12-hour clock.
    • The full name format is given name followed by the family name.
    • The address format follows the template name – house number and street name – town, postcode – country.
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    LAO TRANSLATION SERVICES Q&A

    We consider a variety of factors affecting the Lao translation cost when determining the exact cost of a Lao translation project:

    • Project volume: We usually provide a quote based on the number of words or characters of your source documents.
    • Types of Services: Translation Only, Translation + Editing, and Translation + Editing + Proofreading are the three types of Lao translation services we provide. If more steps are required, the rate will be higher.
    • Content Complexity: The complexity of the required domain has an impact on the project’s price. Topics with a low level of expertise are charged less than content with a high level of expertise.

    The cost of a Lao translation project starts at $0.07 per word. If you need a quote for your project, please contact our team.

    The turnaround time of a Lao translation service is affected by factors such as project volume, content complexity, service types, and other special requirements. GTE Localize’s Lao translators can handle 2,500 words per business day on average. If a project is urgent, we can assign it to more translators, increasing our daily capacity to 10,000 words.

    Please contact our customer service team for an exact turnaround time.

     

    You can assess the quality of our Lao translation services and industry experience using the following resources:

    • Check out the Lao translation projects that we have completed.
    • A list of the clients with whom we’ve worked. The filter can be used to find people who work in your field.
    • You can see the QA and QC process we use for all translation projects in the process above to ensure the highest quality.
    • Request to see our translators’ CVs. We will gladly send you the resumes of our translators who have relevant experience. Please contact our team for more information.
    • Ask our translators to do a free test (300 words).

    GTE Localize provides free editing and corrections after the translation has been delivered if errors are discovered and due to GTE Localize’s negligence. After the final delivery date, there is a 12-month warranty period. You can report any errors in your translations by sending an email to our team, and we will assist you in correcting them.

    Yes, all information in your document is kept secure and only our project-related employees have access to it. GTE Localize is willing to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to ensure that all documents provided by our clients remain confidential. All relevant staff and linguists must sign an NDA with GTE Localize before beginning work on the projects.

    Bank transfers, cash, Visa, Paypal, and Payoneer are all acceptable methods of payment. All major currencies are accepted, including the US dollar, euro, Singapore dollar, and Vietnamese dong.

    If you’d like to make payments in a different currency, please contact our team for more information.

    GTE Localize is a professional translation and localization company with offices in three major cities: Vietnam, Singapore, and the United States. Serving all major languages in the world, GTE Localize has a team of native translators all over the world. We have served customers from Indonesia, the U.K., China, Thailand, Korea, etc.

    About the Lao Language

    • The Lao language belongs to the Kra-Dai language family. It is spoken by approximately 15 million people in Laos and North Eastern Thailand.Northeastern Thailand.
    • In North-Eastern Thailand, Lao is also known as the Isan language.
    • The Lao language has many regional varieties both in Laos and North Eastern Thailand.

     

    Linguistic Features of the Lao Language

    • Type of writing system: the syllabic alphabet.
    • Lao script, or Akson Lao, is the primary script used in the Lao language, which was adapted from the Khmer script and is a sister system to the Thai script.
    • The direction of writing: from left to right in horizontal lines.
    • Written Lao requires no spaces between words. Instead, spaces indicate the end of a clause or a sentence.
    • There is no official Latin transliteration system for written Lao.

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