** ASX-listed shares of NZ-based Straker Translations Ltd
STG.AX climbs as much as 9.7% to A$1.7, their biggest intraday
gain since May 31
** Translation service provider says it will buy
Belgium-based translation service provider IDEST
Communications urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nASX79gn7Q
** The deal is for initial consideration of EUR1.75 mln
($1.98 mln)
** Co says the move will help expand its presence in
European market
** Stock hits highest since nov 26
($1 = 0.8845 euros)
(Reporting by Navya Mittal)
((Navya.Mittal@thomsonreuters.com;))