Top Translation Companies in Indonesia

The Translation industry is a critical component of any organization's success in communicating with stakeholders who speak different languages. In Indonesia, the industry has seen significant growth and success in recent years, providing employment opportunities and contributing to the country's gross domestic product (GDP). In 2022, the industry continued to grow despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The industry's success can be attributed to several factors, including government initiatives, the growth of each industry, and technological disruptions. In this article, we will explore the key statistics, factors contributing to its growth, key trends, challenges, and future outlook of the Translation industry in Indonesia.

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DIGITAL-TRANS96

ELITE ASIA307 +65 6681 6717

ELITE ASIA provides communication services such as written TRANSLATION, transcription and interpretation in several major Asian languages. Based in Singapore, the company is composed of representative offices, language partners and translators in major Asia Pacific cities. It is our goal to help you develop an established presence in the Asian-speaking community while retaining the image and voice that keeps your business distinctive. In creating material for new clients who speak other languages or in translating internal business communication for a newly diversified workforce, a clear and concise translation will help your business opportunities grow.

MERCTRANS27 +84 98 157 53 82

Founded in 2015, MercTrans is a young company in the translation and localization industry, yet we have been able to deliver quality services that match industrial standards. We offer a wide range of services: document translation, software localization, QA, Linguistic Testing, multimedia localization, transcreation... With a combination of tech-enthusiasts and experienced linguists, MercTrans could collaborate with our clients at multiple levels, from translation to technical consulting.

GLOBIBO104 +65 6336 9002

GLOBIBO provides professional interpretation and translation services, language courses, corporate training and Event Technology.INTERPRETATION & TRANSLATIONQuality simultaneous and consecutive interpretation with guaranteed back-up for all types of engagements including conferences, seminars, exhibitions, press-conferences and business meetings.Professional and certified translation services for all types of documents including legal, medical and technical documents or web sites based on international Quality standards like ISO 17100, EN-15038, CAN 131.10 and ASTM 2575.LANGUAGE COURSESFully customisable language courses for both private individuals and corporate clients. We focus on personalised learning preferences, sophisticated learning aids and innovative curricula. CORPORATE TRAININGIndustry-specific and general training curriculum with world-leading instructors and training material based on GALTA method (more on ct.globibo.com)EVENT TECHNOLOGYWorld-Class Event & Conference Technology from Globibo ensures that you make a great impression on your audience. With the dedicated team, a global infrastructure, latest technology and years of experience Globibo Event Technology has served thousands of customers in Events and Conferences around the world. (more on et.globibo.com)

GTE LOCALIZE113 +84 842 555 800

GTE Localize is a fast-growing global translation and localization agency, providing services for all major languages in the world. Our solutions include translation, localization, interpretation, subtitling and transcription. Our experience has been solidly gathered by our industry experts long before GTE Localize was formally established in 2017. By 2022, GTE Localize has three offices in the United States, Singapore and Vietnam with a network of 1200+ native linguists around the globe.Our clients are global companies with businesses in multiple foreign markets. We are willing to go the extra mile, sometimes even more than asked for, to provide the best solutions for our clients. With our constant hard work, GTE Localize has become a go-to language service partner for hundreds of B2B clients worldwide and 80% of our clients come back to us after our initial contract has been completed.We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified agency for Quality Management Systems company and a member of the Globalization & Localization Association (GALA), European Language Industry Association (Elia), and ProZ.

EQHO GLOBALIZATION PTE. LTD.114 +65 6832 8066

Headquartered in Raffles Place, Singapore, and with an end-to-end production center in Thailand, EQHO delivers complex, multi-discipline translation and multilingual voice services used by numerous global brand leaders, including 23 of the Forbes Top 30 companies. Today, with end-to-end services from text to voice, we cover 65 languages. This includes uncountable websites, eLearning courses, brand communication through social media, operations manuals, voice-over, and subtitling from games to movies to series and commercial advertisements.

KATAGONIA LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS18 +62 812-2222-8590

KATAGONIA is a collection of experienced translators/interpreters and other language services professionals who are committed to deliver the best possible quality of work for our valued clients. Our people understand that what you really need is not necessarily the language services per se. What you do need are deals being made, new business opportunities unlocked, increased profitability and other substantial goals in your respective businesses/organizations.We understand this and we are ready to assist you along the journey. Our pool of translators and interpreters have at least 5 years of experience in this industry. Some of them have been in the business for over one decade. They have been involved and exposed with various kinds of topics you can imagine and they continuously hone their skills, ensuring they can stay relevant in the ever-changing world we live in today.

LEXIGO21 +65 6637 8621

LEXIGO is a leading cloud-based translation, localisation and multicultural communication agency for business, enterprise and government - enabling organisations to communicate with confidence and boost time-to-market in 171 languages.Awarded as one of Australia’s most innovative companies in the Smart100 and a Top 10 SME in the DELL Business Excellence Awards, LEXIGO is leading the way in better translating, localizing and managing multi-language content for hundreds of organizations each month.Founded in 2011, LEXIGO is a privately held company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia with locations in Sydney, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.

MEDIQTRANS21 +65 6291 0020

MediqTrans performs medical translation services and regulatory affairs consulting services in over 150 languages & across 4 regions to pharmaceuticals, medical device organizations, clinical research organizations, laboratories, medical logistics specialists, and professional services firms in the life sciences domain. We combine customer-centricity across all levels of our organization, world-class operational knowledge & best practices in medical translation and regulatory documentation management. One of our key differentiators is our core management team and advisory board consisting of proven, experienced leaders from the medical translation & life sciences industry, and our deep commitment towards long-term relationships with our clients based on our performance.Established and headquartered in Singapore, MediqTrans is well-positioned to support the city-state’s growing life sciences hub by servicing the medical translation and regulatory needs of enterprises (MNCs, SMEs and start-ups) in Singapore and the APAC/ANZ regions that have regional or global business interests. As a technology-centric organization, our communications and activities are coordinated digitally, allowing us to directly support enterprises & customers’ branch offices that are based in any geographic region.Our team is fully focused on building highly successful client relationships – we leverage industry best practices in medical translation & regulatory affairs processes, constantly enhance and improve our existing workflows, gain intimate insights into our clients’ businesses, and derive significant value for them by constantly unlocking operational efficiencies and reducing cost.If you have any concerns over the quality, efficiency and costs of your medical translations and regulatory affairs activities, we would like to invite you to have an open, consultative conversation with us, and allow us the opportunity to help your organization. Please email us at askme@mediqtrans.com.

PEMAD INTERNATIONAL77 +62 274 7377040

PeMad International (PT PeMad International Transearch) provides high-quality linguistic services including translation, localization, interpretation, desktop publishing, and other services related to language consultancy in several Asian languages, focusing on Bahasa Indonesia & South-East Asian languages.Our resume in the international translation business is comprised over 8000 projects completed over the past 23 years. Our clients are companies, organization, institution, and individuals spread worldwide from a wide range of industry sectors. We are an agile team that craft translation ingenuously and we are here to support you to grow your business. _______We also offer translation classes for beginner (including CAT Tools introduction) & intermediate levels, webinars, and workshops in Bahasa Indonesia. For more info about Pemad Training Center, visit https://lpk.pemad.or.id/.

SEATONGUE116 +60 3-8688 5642

SEAtongue is a leader in the field of localization and translation. Our main focus is Southeast Asian languages (Malay, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and more), CJK languages (Chinese, Japanese and Korean), Indian languages (Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil and more), and Middle Eastern languages (Arabic, Farsi, Turkish, Urdu and more). In addition to English>Asian languages, we have been building our experience and resource pools for German, French>Asian languages.SEAtongue translators are in-house native speakers and they are fully aware of the diverse local cultures. We are probably the only translation/localization company in Southeast Asia which has its own in-house, in-country teams of qualified linguists, offering high-quality services delivered by local experts at competitive prices to multinational clients.We are known for providing high-quality localization services through our specialized work in the following industries:IT, Telecom, Consumer Electronics, Military, Automotive, Energy, Healthcare, Education, Medical among many others.We have accomplished projects for Microsoft, BMW, Caterpillar, Dell, Expedia, Google, HP, IBM, Hitachi, Samsung, Renault, Intel, Toshiba among many others. Our head office is located in Malaysia and we also have offices in Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, South Korea, and the Philippines.For more info, please visit our website www.seatongue.com.

WORDSMITH GROUP12 +62 878-8208-4104

The Wordsmith Group is a language solutions company with the widest range of services in Indonesia that is reliable and cost effective, and aim to become the most trustworthy and preferred language service provider.Delivering services by skilled and certified both local and native professionals with 20 years’ experience, our core and related services enhance knowledge and communications to benefit business and humanity. Working with integrity, efficiency, discretion and exacting attention to detail is our goal to become your trustworthy and reliable integrated language solutions provider. We can relieve you of the headache of finding the right words when ‘up against the clock’.We provide core services:- Translation - Interpretation (simultaneous & consecutive)- Copywriting- Writing and editing Related services:- Public speaking training- Media skills training- Conversation and networking skills - Writing class- Corporate services

TRANSCORE TRANSLATION AND LOCALIZATION18 +62 813-2841-7516

TRANSCORE is a fast-growing and professional start-up company in the Asian translation industry. Our mission as language service providers is to provide high-quality works that will help our clients grow and reach their targets. Our service can handle multiple types of projects such as professional localization, translation, transcription, subtitling, and MTPE services.We are all dedicated people who love working in this field. Our commitment to provide excellent service to every project has made TRANSCORE grow and become one reliable player in Asian language localization service provider. We promise to put quality above all, as well as the punctuality for delivering the results.

WISE CONCETTI82 +84 24 2221 1929

We are WISE-CONCETTI, a Regional Language Vendor in South East Asia.Founded over 13 years ago, we aimed to become a prestigious company, acting as a bridge providing language services for foreign companies who want to conquer the potential Southeast Asia market.• First to CustomerOur target is to provide customers with something more than they expect to get. In order to do this, all employees identify customers’ requirement well and find the right solution. • First to QualityWe establish and meet higher criteria in each field. We are proud of our quality and employees’ dignity. We don’t allow 2nd position in our service. Our mission basis is to provide our service and products on time. Superior of quality is not limited to service and products but is extended to hire highly motivated, qualified and challenging people and improve them.• Work TogetherWe respect individual employees’ capability, respect others, and work with harmonic teamwork. We recognize working together results in success by obtaining team’s superior and do best to motivate employees to participate in their job voluntarily with excellent teamwork.• Share ValueWe want all employees to work pleasantly. We encourage employees to have open mind and attitude, and do their best to make a working environment with trust and equal opportunity. We support employees to be able to achieve individual target and to devote to the company to meet target and priority.

BEYOND TRANSLATION13 +61 430 139 851

Beyond Translation is an Australian award-winning translation company specialising in professional language services to individual clients, government agencies, local companies and international businesses; communicate effectively, in over 166 languages since 2010. We have 24/7 support and our 100% commitment is guaranteed.Over the years, Beyond Translation has established an untarnished reputation for honesty, integrity, passion and professionalism. It is a reputation we aim to keep. “Our aim is to assist your company to communicate more effectively and we’ll always go the extra mile to make it easier – right down to achieve your desirable goals and objectives.”A Company with A Difference - You will experience the difference for yourself from the very first contact with a Beyond Translation consultant. It begins with respect. Enthusiasm and a willingness to listen, to learn what you want to achieve and provide advice and guidance based on your needs – not ours. We love dealing with people and firmly understand the importance of helping them to achieve their business or marketing goals and objectives.Quality Policy – Beyond Translation is dedicated to supporting compliance to ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements and to connecting these requirements within the organization. We ensure to maintain, through our Quality Management System, a level of quality and consistency of supply that will equal or beyond the expectations of every customer.While taking seriously its role as a leading company in the industry, Beyond Translation is boosting its corporate value with a management style that is supported by all our stakeholders – clients, shareholders, employees, business partners and local communities. Always growth oriented and expanding, Beyond Translation is a company in which you can place full confidence.

GLOBAL LINGO181 +65 6909 8750

Global Lingo provides professional transcription, minute-taking, translation and interpreting services. Were one of the fastest growing language agencies in the UK, and one of the only agencies to specialise in minute-taking and transcription, as well as translation and interpreting services of the highest quality. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Cluj-Napoca - Romania and Guatemala City we are growing rapidly, helping to ensure that we are always flexible enough to accommodate our clients’ requirements. We focus on providing our clients with accurate language services, which deliver value-for-money to their organisations. Our clients include three former prime ministers, two of the worlds leading oil companies, three of the worlds largest banks and one of the top three Premier League football clubs.

TRANSPERFECT10,038 +65 6533 0257

The worlds best businesses know that potential customers can be anywhere. TransPerfect helps our clients to be everywhere. With global headquarters in New York and offices in 104 cities across six continents, TransPerfect is the worlds largest provider of language services and related technologies. The TransPerfect family of companies offers a full range of language and business solutions, including:- Translation and Language Services- Website and Software Localization- Globalization Management Technology- Multicultural Marketing- Legal Support and E-Discovery- E-Learning Platform Internationalization- Multimedia and Studio Solutions- Interpretation and Call Center Support

KOTOBA TRANSLATION8 +65 3159 1776

We believe language barriers shouldnt limit the blockchain. We founded Kotoba Translation to enable blockchain & fintech companies to easily reach across language barriers and fulfill their global potential. Email info@kotoba-translation.com for a free consultation.

EC INNOVATIONS, INC.651 +65 6216 1560

Precision Matters in Translation ℠EC Innovations works for and with the innovators, dreamers, developers, and communicators that assimilate and embrace the diversity that is essential to international business. Since being founded in 1997, EC Innovations continues to empower communications for leading multinational enterprises across the globe. From digitally maturing organizations in highly-regulated industries to high technology startups rapidly transforming the way we live, precision matters in translation more than ever before.EC Innovations is globally headquartered in Singapore with our North American HQ based in Chicago and our European HQ based in Budapest. With 650+ full-time employees working across 13 strategic global locations, 140+ languages across 260+ locales are seamlessly delivered using a proven “follow the sun” model made possible by our cloud-native proprietary technology. Our commitment to quality, information security, and transparency is further demonstrated by the following certifications: • ISO 9001:2015: Quality Management Systems• ISO 13485:2016: Medical Devices Quality Management• ISO 17100:2015: Translation Services Requirements• ISO 27001:2013: Information Security Management

LINGUA TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD18 +65 6576 0138

By offering multilingual communication solutions, we can help you reach out to your global audiences. See improvement in global sales, global customer support, brand awareness & loyalty, and more simply by speaking your customer’s language.Let us be the bridge to your global communication gap today!Established in 1996, Lingua Technologies International has been providing trusted and high-quality translation and localization solutions in Singapore and around the region for more than 2 decades. To date, the company has successfully launched countless products and services globally for thousands of MNCs and SMEs. Lingua Technologies International is proud to be the first local Singapore translation company to be certified with ISO 17100 (an ISO standard introduced in the translation industry which supersedes the European Standard EN 15038) and the company is also in adherence to the ASTM 2575-06 (American Translations Standards). Our clients include Roche, Pfizer, Omron, GSK, Singapore Clinical Research Institute, Parkway Medical, Raffles Medical, Siemens, Hitachi, Canon, KNS, Gemalto, ST Engineering group, Hoerbiger, Linxens, Nikon, Grab, Keppel, OCBC Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, Henderson Global, Barclays, Porsche, Hertz, Raffles hotel, Mercure, Edrington, Reebonz, Chope, Tan Rajah & Cheah, Allen & Gledhill, Baker & McKenzie, Drew & Napier, CyberArk, Infoblox, Thales, Garena, and many others.Here are our Translation and Localisation Solution Suite for your consideration:- Multilingual Translation targeting various industries- Certified Translation for official documents- Multilingual Interpretation – face-to-face & Online- Multilingual Transcription – Audio & Video- Multilingual Subtitling- Live Captioning- Multilingual Desktop Publishing (Layout)- Interpretation Equipment RentalTranslation and Localisation Solution Suite: https://www.translationsingapore.com/Customer satisfaction is at an all-time high of 98%! Work with us TODAY!

Top Translation Companies in Indonesia

Key Statistics from 2022

According to the Association of Indonesian Translators (HPI), the Translation industry's contribution to Indonesia's GDP was around 0.3% in 2022. This indicates a slight increase from the previous year's contribution, which was 0.2%. The industry also provided employment opportunities for around 30,000 workers in 2022, which is a significant increase from 25,000 workers in 2021.

Factors Contributing to Growth and Success

The Indonesian government has played a crucial role in promoting the Translation industry's growth in the country. The government has implemented several initiatives to attract foreign investment and promote local talent development. For instance, the government has provided tax incentives and other benefits to Translation firms that set up facilities in the country.

Another factor contributing to the industry's growth is the increasing need for translation services in Indonesia. The country's economic development and the increasing use of digital media have led to an increasing need for translation services, including legal, technical, and medical translation. This need has increased the demand for translation services and provided a boost to the industry.

Each Industry's Growth and Comparison to Previous Years

The Translation industry in Indonesia comprises various industries, such as legal, technical, and medical translation. The legal translation industry has shown the most significant growth, with a growth rate of around 4% in 2022. The technical translation industry has also shown growth, with a growth rate of around 3%. The medical translation industry has shown a decrease in growth rate by around 1%, indicating a slower growth rate than the other two industries.

When compared to the previous years, the Translation industry has shown consistent growth in all sectors. For example, the legal translation industry's growth rate was 3% in 2021, and it increased to 4% in 2022. The technical translation industry's growth rate was 2% in 2021, and it increased to 3% in 2022. The medical translation industry's growth rate was 0% in 2021, and it decreased to -1% in 2022.

Key Trends and Technological Disruptions

The Translation industry in Indonesia is witnessing several key trends and technological disruptions. One of the most significant trends is the increasing use of machine translation and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve translation efficiency and accuracy. This trend has been driven by the increasing use of technology in various industries and the need for Translation services to keep pace with technological advancements.

Another trend is the increasing focus on quality assurance and localization in Translation services in Indonesia. Translation firms are adopting quality assurance practices such as proofreading, editing, and reviewing in their translation strategies. This trend has been driven by the increasing awareness of the need for accurate and localized translations and the role of translations in promoting effective communication.

Challenges

The Translation industry in Indonesia faces several challenges, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the industry. The pandemic has led to a decrease in translation activities, which has significantly impacted the industry's revenue and employment opportunities.

Another challenge is the shortage of skilled professionals in the country. The Translation industry in Indonesia requires a significant number of skilled professionals to meet the growing demand for translation services. However, the shortage of skilled professionals can hinder the industry's growth potential.

To overcome these challenges, the Indonesian government has implemented several initiatives to promote translation talent development and attract foreign investment in the industry. The government has also initiated partnerships with foreign translation firms to transfer technology and knowledge to the local industry.

Future Outlook

The future outlook for the Translation industry in Indonesia is positive, with the industry expected to recover gradually from the pandemic's impact. The industry's recovery is expected to be driven by the increasing demand for translation services, the government's initiatives, and the industry's adoption of advanced technologies. According to a report by HPI, the Translation industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2023 to 2027, reaching a market size of around USD 2.5 billion by 2027.

Conclusion

The Translation industry in Indonesia is a critical contributor to the country's economic growth, providing employment opportunities and attracting foreign investment. The industry's success can be attributed to several factors, including government initiatives, the growth of each industry, and the adoption of advanced technologies. The industry faces challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact and the shortage of skilled professionals. However, the government's initiatives and partnerships with foreign translation firms provide a positive outlook for the industry's future growth and success. The industry's adoption of advanced technologies and quality assurance practices will play a crucial role in promoting effective communication and driving the industry's growth.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 13 May 2023