Cambodian ministry bans use of Google Translate for signboards

In Cambodia, Khmer wording on signboards has to be given precedence over foreign languages and be written above them. — ANN

An inter-ministerial meeting led by Cambodia's Environment Ministry has decided to ban property developers from using Google Translate for their signboards and trademarks.

The meeting was held to carry out consultation and a full assessment of the environmental and social impact caused by poor translations at condominium and apartment development projects.