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World Bank Business Environment Snapshots
Guide to business environment indicators, laws, and World Bank Group project information for 183 countries.
http://rru.worldbank.org/besnapshots/
Agri-Food Trade Service - Africa and Middle East
Canada's Department of Agriculture's market reports on Africa and the Middle East. Country reports include:
Algeria, Bahrain, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya,
Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen and
Zimbabwe.
http://atn-riae.agr.ca/info/africa-e.htm
Agri-Food Trade Service - Asia Pacific
Canada's Department of Agriculture's market reports on Asia and the Pacific. Country reports include:
Australia, Bangladesh, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua , New
Guinea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
http://atn-riae.agr.ca/info/asia-e.htm
Agri-Food Trade Service - Europe
Canada's Department of Agriculture's market reports on Europe. Country reports include: Austria, Belgium,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.
http://atn-riae.agr.ca/info/europe-e.htm
Agri-Food Trade Service - Latin America and the Caribbean
Canada's Department of Agriculture's market reports on Latin America and the Caribbean. Country reports
include: Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican
Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua,
Panama, Paraguay, Peru, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay
and Venezuela.
http://atn-riae.agr.ca/info/lac-e.htm
Aneki
Statistics about all the countries of the world, including categories like Richest, Most Populous, Most Expensive,
Cleanest, etc. The information is from publicly-accessible sources like the CIA World Factbook.
http://www.aneki.com
Asia Intelligence
Asia market research reports, newsletters, directories, and business intelligence .
http://www.asiaintel.com
Asia-Pacific.com
Strategic business information, on the Asia Pacific with news, analysis, data, books, journals, experts and other
resources.
http://www.asia-pacific.com
Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library
Links to over 10,000 Internet resources on Asia.
http://coombs.anu.edu.au/WWWVL-AsianStudies.html
Asiasource
Information about the countries of Asia. Besides the statistics section AsiaSource has news, business resources
(links to important business directories, government sites, etc.), a calendar of events, maps, a database of
experts, articles & speeches, even a collection of recipes for
Asian food!
http://www.asiasource.org
Association for Qualitative Research
Resources for qualitative market research.
http://www.aqr.org.uk/library/index.shtml
BBC News - Country Profiles
BBC site providing full profiles including history, politics and economic background of countries.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/country_profiles/html/default.stm
BUBL Business
Links to most major business resources on the web.
http://bubl.ac.uk/link/linkbrowse.cfm?menuid=3778
Buy USA Info
http://www.buyusainfo.net/
CenTradeX
Comprehensive trade information about 200 countries, all 50 U.S. States, millions of companies worldwide and
most categories of manufactured products.
http://www.centradex.com
CEO Express
A business portal for accessing all types of business information.
http://www.ceoexpress.com/
China Concept Consulting Industry Updates
Industry updates about the pharmaceuticals, agribusiness, telecommunications, manufacturing & heavy
industry and retail & consumer Products industries in China. Interested parties can sign up for a free monthly
newsletter about business news in China, regulatory changes, and updates about government appointments.
http://www.chinaconcept.com/index2.asp
Chinagate
Comprehensive website established jointly by the Chinese government and the World Bank The site offers
some 20 columns such as Latest News, About China, Development Agenda, Poverty Elimination Requirements,
Business Invitation Information, Expert Forum, Hot Topics and World Bank in China. Also, it provides such
services as information on travel, meteorology, and finance as well as a search engine.
http://www.chinagate.com.cn/english/index.htm
China Knowledge
Provider of trade and investment research and services to foreign investors in China
http://www.chinaknowledge.com
Coface Country Ratings
Listings of countries based on degrees of market and political risk.
http://www.coface-usa.com/products_services/country_risk/country_risk_ratings.html
Corporate Information
Information about more than 350,000 companies worldwide. Search by company name, stock ticker symbol,
industry, or location.
http://www.CorporateInformation.com/
Country Briefings
Provides business travelers and global professionals with concise, up-to-date, independent overviews to help
identify commercial opportunities and avoid financial pitfalls. Cover key economic, business and political issues
that business and investments depend on.
http://www.countrybriefings.com/
Country Commercial Guides
The Country Commercial Guides (CCG) are prepared by US Embassy Staff once a year and contain
information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects U.
S. business. Each CCG contains the same chapters, and an appendix, which include topics such as marketing,
trade regulations, investment climate, and business travel.
http://www.buyusainfo.net/adsearch.cfm?search_type=int&loadnav=no
Country Insights
Facts, profiles, and useful links for countries worldwide
http://www.intercultures.ca/cil-cai/country_insights-en.asp?lvl=8
Country Rankings
Site that uses CIA World Factbook Data to rank countries by such things as population, income, size, birth and
death rates, and lother parameters.
http://www.photius.com/rankings/economy.html
Country Studies/Area Handbooks
The Country Studies Series from the Library of Congress presents a description and analysis of the historical
setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout
the world and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural
factors.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
Country, Economy and Regional Information
Country profiles for more than 230 countries. Compiled by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade.
http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/
CountryReports.org
Statistical information and cultural information about more than 260 countries. Subscription fee.
http://www.CountryReports.org/
Country Watch
Economic, business, geographic and other information about 191 countries. Fee for expanded services.
http://www.countrywatch.com
Croner Country Factsheets
Basic information about Argentina, Australia. Kenya, Nigeria, Norway, Russia, Saudia Arabia, Switzerland and
the USA including import documentation information.
http://www.sitpro.org.uk/trade/country/index.html#refbook
D&B Small Business Solutions
Information about US companies (name, address, Web address, names of principals, etc.). The site can be
used to list a company's competitors, compile a list of similar companies that are nearby, track changes to its
status, and much more
http://smallbusiness.dnb.com
Data Monitor
Source of market research reports for the following industries:Automotive Food, Beverage and Tobacco,
Consumer Products, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Energy and Utilities Technology, Financial Services and
Transport and Logistics .
http://www.datamonitor.com
Doing Business in Asia
Links to sites that give information about doing business in East and Central Asia.
http://www.asianamerican.net/business.html
East Asia Resources
Information about the cultures, economies, governments, people, and other aspects of East Asia
http://www.virginia.edu/~eastasia/resources.html
ebusiness forum doing ebusiness in....
Detailed descriptions of business environments in more than 60 countries. Prepared by the Economist
Intelligence Unit.
http://www.ebusinessforum.com/index.asp?layout=channelid_6&channelid=6&title=Doing+e-business+in
Economist Country Briefings
Profiles of more than 60 countries. Includes articles from The Economist, background profiles, forecast and
statistics from The Economist Intelligence Unit, market and currency updates, news headlines and links.
http://www.economist.com/countries/
eCountries.com
News, analysis and research on political, economic and business developments globally.
http://www.ecountries.com/
eLibrary
A subscription based service that researches newspapers, magazines, transcripts, books and maps on any
topic.
http://ask.elibrary.com/
Emerging Markets Online
Market research service specializing in power, energy, telecoms and utilities markets of Latin America, Asia,
and Eastern Europe. Emerging Markets Online provides a catalog of expert industry databases, market
research studies, industry newsletters and daily headline news services. Only basic headlines and sample
reports are available for free. All other services and reports are offered for a fee-based subscription.
http://www.emerging-markets.com/
Encyclopaedia of the Orient
Online resource which covers all countries and cultures between Mauritania in the west and Iran in the east,
Turkey in the north and Sudan in south.
http://i-cias.com/e.o/index.htm
Ernst & Young Africa Group
The site provides a country profile for most of the African countries. Each country profile includes general
information, economic information, financial information, as well as detailed industry analyses and company
listings.
http://www.mbendi.co.za/ernsty/eycyprof.htm
ESOMAR
ESOMAR is the World Association of Opinion and Marketing Research Professionals which unites over 4000
members in 100 countries, both users and providers of research.
http://www.esomar.org
Establishing A Joint Venture in China
An article by the New England School of Law for American businesses looking to establish a joint venture in the
Peoples' Republic of China.
http://www.nesl.edu/intljournal/vol5/rice.htm
Everything International
A website offered by Philadelphia University offering resources and links for students and professionals in
international trade.
http://faculty.philau.edu/russowl/russow.html
Expanding Exports Help Desk
The Expanding Exports Helpdesk is an online resource, provided by the European Commission, to facilitate
access for developing countries to markets within the European Union. The Expanding Exports Helpdesk
provides relevant information required by developing country exporters interested in supplying the EU market.
http://export-help.cec.eu.int
Export to Japan
Portal site for doing business with Japan.
http://www.export-japan.com/
FDI.Net Country Profiles
More than 100 country profiles compiled by the World Bank
http://www.fdi.net/country/index.cfm
FEDEX International Resource Center
Resources for international market research. Includes country profiles, documentation guidelines, shipping
guidelines, links and other resources.
http://www.fedex.com/us/international/irc/?link=1&lid=//International//Pack+GTM+IRC+Corp
German Institute for Economic Research
Reports on industries and economics in Germany. In both English and German.
http://www.diw.de/english/index.html
Getting Through Customs
Various articles on global business practices and cultural information compiled from various business
publications and books.
http://www.getcustoms.com/
Global Export Import Trade Data
International Export Import Trade Shipment Data from Customs of the US, UK, India and China. Compiled from
Bills of Lading Invoices, Bills of Entry, Invoices, Shipping Bills, EDI Systems, Shipping Manifests and Ports.
http://www.infodriveindia.com/Global-Trade-Data.aspx
Global Marketing Management System
Web site that provides customized online international market analysis reports for diverse industries and
products.
http://www.gmmso.com/
Global Production.com
The site provides comparative information on the potential and performance of 25 emerging economies as
locations for global sourcing and production.
http://www.global-production.com
Global Trade Information Services
International merchandise trade statistics data from 10 countries.
http://www.gtis.com/
Governments on the WWW: Institutions in the Area "Broadcasting"
Listing of official government websites controlling radio, TV and other media around the world.
http://www.gksoft.com/govt/en/broadcasting.html
I3 Internet Intelligence Index - International Internet Resources
Links to country profile sites and international business resources.
http://www.fuld.com/Tindex/I3.html
Import Genius
Provides timely, detailed shipment data for every container that enters the United States.
http://www.importgenius.com
IMRI's International Directory of Market Research Agencies
Contact details of more than 6,000 market research agencies, in over 100 countries
http://www.imriresearch.com/default.asp?location=IDMRO
Industry Research Desk
Links to information-rich sites that offer in-depth infomration about companies, industries, etc., worldwide. There
are also links to the search engines, address and phone number finders, package tracking sites, maps, and
more.
http://www.virtualpet.com/industry/
Info Americas - Tendencias
Tendencias is a newsletter that highlights interesting facts about Latin American markets, including industry
analysis, regional trends, economic outlooks and advance information on special research projects at Info
Americas.
http://tendencias.infoamericas.com
Interex
12.000 pages of free market information, 100 new "trends & opportunities" each week and more than 50 helpful
services to assist with international business operations.
http://www.interex.be
International Business Information (IBI) Directory
Resource for readers of the book,International Business Information on the Web: Searcher Magazine's Guide to
Sites and Strategies for Global Business Research, by Sheri R. Lanza. Organized by chapter and periodically
updated, the directory includes links to hundreds of Web site useful international trade professionals.
http://www.infotoday.com/ibidirectory.htm
International Map Trade Association
The International Map Trade Association (IMTA) brings together in one organization, for mutual benefit
persons, firms and institutions engaged, directly or indirectly, in the production and sale of maps, globes, travel
guides, spatial information and related products and materials.
http://www.maptrade.org/
International Market Research Information
Web site with an international directory of over 6,000 market research companies and organizations, a
database of international, market-research sources and useful links to other research sources.
http://www.imriresearch.com/
International Trade
Country descriptions of geography, people, economy, government, export, import and transport. Also resources
for export finance and credit insurance, global logistics and supply chain, management, customs, international
law and trade law, international marketing and business travel.
http://www.internationaltrade.co.uk/
International Trade Centre Product Maps
Market Analysis Portals of major industries worldwide. Intended for exporters and importers, producers, trade
support institutions and any organization dealing in international trade. Product Map gathers information for
more effective international market research and business development on 72 industries ranging from
agriculture machinery to cut flowers and wood products. Overall, more than 5,300 products (HS 6-digit) traded
by over 180 countries are referenced in the Product Map. Subscription fee
http://www.p-maps.org
Kingsirs E-Target
Every record of U.S. import trade data in an easy-to-use format. Every record displays information such as
product name, shipper/exporter, Consignee / importer, notify party, address, port of loading and discharge,
ocean carrier, vessel name and more.
http://www.kingsirs.us/gis2004/gis.asp
KU IBRC - International Business Resources - Business Resources
A compilation by the University of Kansas International Business Resource Center of resources related to
international trade and marketing including cultural, legal and trade information.
http://www.ibrc.business.ku.edu/
Latin Sectors
Economic and market research on 20 industrial sectors and more than 45 subsectors in 19 countries in Latin
America. Latin Sectors also collects reports on more than 500 of the region's top companies.
http://latinsectors.net/com/
Latin-American Business Link
Market research reports for Latin America.
http://www.labl.com/
Major Market Profiles
Data for a wide range of consumer, industrial and service sectors. Provides instant online access to concise
current statistics and informed market analysis. The reports available from this website follow a standardized
format allowing for easy cross-country comparison.
http://www.majormarketprofiles.com
Manta
Company profiles, industry reports & articles, financial data, sales analysis, forecast & trend information,
including credit reports compiled from Dun & Bradstreet, Datamonitor, ICON, and Snapdata. Fee for use.
http://www.manta.com
Market Potential Indicators for Emerging Markets
Ranking the market potential of 24 countries identified as "Emerging Markets" by The Economist.
http://globaledge.msu.edu/ibrd/marketpot.asp
Market Research on the Web (MROW)
Gateway to market data and statistics. MROW provides direct links to market data, company lists, statistics, and
industry news on over 3,000 regularly evaluated UK and European sites. These sites include associations and
professional bodies, trade journals, research companies, consultants, and industry sites and portals.
http://www.marketresearchontheweb.com/
Marketing Resources, Ltd
A list of business to business marketing sites .
http://www.mrlweb.com/resources.html
MarketResearch.com
Aggregator of global business intelligence available on-demand.
http://www.marketresearch.com/
MBendi
The site provides a country profile for most of the African countries. Each country profile includes general
information, economic information, financial information, as well as detailed industry analyses and company
listings.
http://www.mbendi.co.za/cyaf.htm
McKinsey Global Institute
Profiles of imarkets for many countries and industries.
http://www.mckinsey.com/knowledge/mgi
Mekong Sources
Market research for markets in southeast Asia.
http://www.mekongsources.com
MSU Global Access
An annotated collection of over 4,000 sites about the regions and peoples of the world. It's searchable by
country, thematic area (environment, development, travel, etc.) constituency group (teachers, business people,
etc.), resource type (maps, news sources, study abroad programs), language, and keyword.
http://www.msuglobalaccess.net
Nation Brands
The Anholt-GMI Nation Brands Index is the first analytical ranking of the world's nation brands. Each quarter,
the Index polls consumers from a five million-strong market research panel on their perceptions of the cultural,
political, commercial and human assets, investment potential and tourist appeal of several countries. This
results in a clear measurement of national brand power, and a unique barometer of global opinion.
http://www.nationbrandindex.com/
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Country Profiles
Country profiles of most major countries and trade areas.
http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Countries/index.php
OECD Country Web Sites
Statistics and other information about OECD member and 70 non-member countries .
http://www.oecd.org/countrieslist/0,3025,en_33873108_33844430_1_1_1_1_1,00.html
Personal Computer Trade Analysis System
The Personal Computer Trade Analysis System (PC-TAS) of the International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO is a
CD-ROM of trade statistics developed specifically for use in market research by enterprises and institutions
wanting to analyse international trade flows, select new export markets, assess the export performance of
competing countries or identify new sources of supply. It is also for Governments developing national trade
strategies and monitoring national trade performance on major world markets.
http://www.intracen.org/mas/pctas.htm
Pew Global Attitudes Project
Reports on world public opinion, based on 90,000 interviews in 50 countries.
http://pewglobal.org/
PIERS Trade Power Search
TRADE POWER SEARCH is a "pay-per-view" tool that allows you to search from a database containing millions
of U.S. import and export shipments for the most current three months. It also allows you to create reports or
download the information for your own manipulation.
http://www.piers.com/reports/reportcriterian.asp
Portals to the World
Selective links providing authoritative, in-depth information about the nations and other areas of the world.
They are arranged by country or area with the links for each sorted into a wide range of broad categories. The
links were selected by Area Specialists and other Library staff using Library of Congress selection criteria.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/portals.html
Research and Markets
Source for international market research and market data. Fee for reports.
http://www.researchandmarkets.com
Reuters Insight
Website that allows users to track events that impact their business, manage operational risks, identify global
counterparties and connect with other community members.
http://insight.reuters.com/FITA
Search Engines of the World
A listing of over 1,300 search engines by country.
http://www.twics.com/~takakuwa/search/search.html
Selling Your Products Abroad
An article from MoreBusiness.com on issues involved in selling your products overseas.
http://www.morebusiness.com/running_your_business/marketing/v2n10.brc
Site-By-Site
A financial portal site for international investment and research.
http://www.site-by-site.com/
Sky Minder
Infomration about more than 46 million public and private companies worldwide. Some free information. Other
reports can be pruchased indivdually.
http://www.skyminder.com
Snapshots International
Collection of over 1700 top level market research overviews across a broad range of countries and industry
sectors.
http://www.snapdata.com
Social, Economic and Political Change
Links to world demographic studies, population statistics, country profiles, historical analyses, economic theory,
organizations, and other information.
http://gsociology.icaap.org/
STAT-USA Market Research Reports
Overviews of the major economies, including detailed reports on specific industries, trade leads, contacts, laws
& regulations, and useful tips for trade with these countries.
http://strategis.gc.ca/epic/internet/inimr-ri2.nsf/en/gr-01000e.html
Statpub.com
Market intelligence about worldwide agricultural markets.
http://www.statpub.com
The Bag Lady Country Library
Information about 197 United Nations Countries on their Peoples, Populations, Country cultures, Business
etiquette, Currencies, Shopping habits, Trading information, Country and Embassy contacts.
http://www.the-bag-lady.co.uk/countries/libsearch.asp
The International Trade Data Network (ITDN)
The International Trade Data Network (ITDN), of Bryant College, is a web-accessible database application,
providing access to a myriad of databases to assist companies in researching and developing an international
marketing strategy.
http://www.itdn.net/
The World Bank Mapped
Map of the world with World Bank facts and figures about most countries and news and information about World
Bank projects
http://geo.worldbank.org
Trade Inflo
Records of USA imports and exports.
http://www.tradeinflo.com
Trade Information Center
Country marketing reports prepared by the International Trade Administration of the USA Department of
Commerce.
http://www.export.gov/tic
Trade, Inc
Software product that contains information from documents submitted to US Customs for the clearance of
goods for all waterborne imports into the USA.
http://www.tradeinfo.com/
Transboundary Environmental Information Agency
Transboundary Environmental Information Agency is an independent non-profit organization to promote
international cooperation on a non-governmental level by assisting in the distribution of information across
border areas in the Baltic states and northwestern Russia.
http://www.teia.org/
Trends in Japan
Short, engaging dispatches on the latest trends in Japanese business and economy; science and education;
society; sports; and fashion, arts, and entertainment. Monthly features give you a more in-depth look at what's
happening in Japan.
http://web-japan.org/trends/index.html
U.S. Department of Commerce's Showcase Europe
Market research for all the countries of Europe. You can search by country or by industry, and there's also a
calendar of trade shows and other events. This site is for both U.S. companies who want to export to Europe,
and European companies who want to import U.S. products.
http://www.sce.doc.gov
U.S. Exporter's Guides to Trade Agreements
Guides to export compliance when exporting from the USA to specific countries.
http://www.tcc.mac.doc.gov/cgi-bin/doit.cgi?205:65:891762262:0
U.S. Library of Congress Country Studies
Presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national
security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world and examines the interrelationships of those
systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
U.S. Library of Congress Global Gateway: World Culture & Resources
Links to hundreds of resources from the Library of Congress about countries and cultures. Includes: detailed
country studies prepared by experts; research guides & databases; multimedia exhibitions from the Library's
collection; videos you can view on your desktop; historical materials.
http://international.loc.gov/intldl/intldlhome.html
United Nations World Trade Point Federation Country Information
Market profiles of UN member countries.
http://www.wtpfed.org/newsite/marketpoint/country-info.html
US Commercial Service - Country Commercial Guides
US Commercial Service's Country Commercial Guides (CCG) are prepared by US Embassy Staff and contain
information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects U.
S. business. Each CCG contains the same chapters, and an appendix, which include topics such as marketing,
trade regulations, investment climate, and business travel.
http://www.buyusainfo.net/adsearch2.cfm
US Commercial Service e-Market Express
Trade leads and international market reports for US exporters in the following industries: * Aerospace &
Defense * Automotive * Architecture/ Engineering Services & Building/ Construction Products * Cosmetics &
Toiletries * Energy * Environmental * Health Care * ICT * Safety & Security * Textile & Apparel * Travel & Tourism
http://www.buyusa.gov/eme/
US Government Export Portal Market Research
Market research about specific industries in hundreds of countries.
http://www.export.gov/mrktresearch/index.asp
US-ASEAN Business Council
Resources about doing business in southeast Asia.
http://www.us-asean.org
USTDA Library
Library of feasibility studies (business plans) that support large infrastructure projects in developing markets.
http://www.tda.gov/library/search_criteria.cfm
Virtual Reference: Encyclopedias
Links to extensive reference information on the Web.
http://www.virtualfreesites.com/search.reference.html
Wall Street Executive Library
Links to more than 1500 business sites that the site's editors have determined to be among the beste
resources on the Web.
http://www.executivelibrary.com
WebEc's International Trade Page
Links to international trade research on the Net.
http://www.helsinki.fi/WebEc/framef.html
WISERtrade Foreign Trade Database
Extensive databases of international trade data compiled by the World Institute for Strategic Economic
Research at Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Includes:
• US state exports by HS, NAICS, SIC, PORT
• US custom district exports & imports by HS
• Latin American & Canadian exports & imports
• Japanese exports & imports
• Market research reports & trade leads • Country commercial guides
http://wisertrade.org/
World Bank Country Profiles
Market analysis and descriptions of more than 100 developing economies.
http://www.worldbank.org/html/extdr/regions.htm
World Bank Doing business
Provides objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement. The Doing Business indicators are
comparable across 145 economies. They indicate the regulatory costs of business and can be used to analyze
specific regulations that enhance or constrain investment, productivity and growth.
http://rru.worldbank.org/DoingBusiness/
World Economic Forum
An organization of international companies that calls itself "a platform for discussion, debate, and action on the
key issues of the global agenda". This site includes news, information, and reports about global business.
http://www.weforum.org
World Factbook
(Search by word) Covers 264 nations, dependent areas and other entities. Gives statistical details ranging from
total area to infant mortality rate. Brief statements of other facts, such as an overview of the economy and
telecommunications highlights, are interspersed with data.
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
World Markets Research Centre
Major country intelligence research firm that publishes comprehensive same-day analysis of the main news,
events and trends as they occur.
http://www.wmrc.com/
Worldbiz.com
Reports on international business practices, international business protocol, international etiquette, cross-
cultural communication, negotiating tactics and country-specific data. Fee for usage.
http://www.worldbiz.com/
Worldinformation.com
Market research and general information about 228 countries and territories.
http://www.worldinformation.com
World Trade Ref
Web site with definitions of hundreds of terms, currency lists, explanations of important terms, etc. Fee for use.
http://www.worldtraderef.com/
The WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources
More than 2400 annotated links in a wide range of international affairs, international studies, and international
relations topics.
http://www.etown.edu/vl/
Zepol
Collects and analyzes approximately 20,000 ocean Bills of Lading daily, representing U.S. waterborne import
activity with over 200 countries around the world. Containing data from January 1st, 2003, TradeIQ provides
organizations access to current and historical data encompassing over 11 million Bills of Lading.
http://www.zepol.com
Guide to business environment indicators, laws, and World Bank Group project information for 183 countries.
http://rru.worldbank.org/besnapshots/
Agri-Food Trade Service - Africa and Middle East
Canada's Department of Agriculture's market reports on Africa and the Middle East. Country reports include:
Algeria, Bahrain, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya,
Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen and
Zimbabwe.
http://atn-riae.agr.ca/info/africa-e.htm
Agri-Food Trade Service - Asia Pacific
Canada's Department of Agriculture's market reports on Asia and the Pacific. Country reports include:
Australia, Bangladesh, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua , New
Guinea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
http://atn-riae.agr.ca/info/asia-e.htm
Agri-Food Trade Service - Europe
Canada's Department of Agriculture's market reports on Europe. Country reports include: Austria, Belgium,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.
http://atn-riae.agr.ca/info/europe-e.htm
Agri-Food Trade Service - Latin America and the Caribbean
Canada's Department of Agriculture's market reports on Latin America and the Caribbean. Country reports
include: Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican
Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua,
Panama, Paraguay, Peru, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay
and Venezuela.
http://atn-riae.agr.ca/info/lac-e.htm
Aneki
Statistics about all the countries of the world, including categories like Richest, Most Populous, Most Expensive,
Cleanest, etc. The information is from publicly-accessible sources like the CIA World Factbook.
http://www.aneki.com
Asia Intelligence
Asia market research reports, newsletters, directories, and business intelligence .
http://www.asiaintel.com
Asia-Pacific.com
Strategic business information, on the Asia Pacific with news, analysis, data, books, journals, experts and other
resources.
http://www.asia-pacific.com
Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library
Links to over 10,000 Internet resources on Asia.
http://coombs.anu.edu.au/WWWVL-AsianStudies.html
Asiasource
Information about the countries of Asia. Besides the statistics section AsiaSource has news, business resources
(links to important business directories, government sites, etc.), a calendar of events, maps, a database of
experts, articles & speeches, even a collection of recipes for
Asian food!
http://www.asiasource.org
Association for Qualitative Research
Resources for qualitative market research.
http://www.aqr.org.uk/library/index.shtml
BBC News - Country Profiles
BBC site providing full profiles including history, politics and economic background of countries.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/country_profiles/html/default.stm
BUBL Business
Links to most major business resources on the web.
http://bubl.ac.uk/link/linkbrowse.cfm?menuid=3778
Buy USA Info
http://www.buyusainfo.net/
CenTradeX
Comprehensive trade information about 200 countries, all 50 U.S. States, millions of companies worldwide and
most categories of manufactured products.
http://www.centradex.com
CEO Express
A business portal for accessing all types of business information.
http://www.ceoexpress.com/
China Concept Consulting Industry Updates
Industry updates about the pharmaceuticals, agribusiness, telecommunications, manufacturing & heavy
industry and retail & consumer Products industries in China. Interested parties can sign up for a free monthly
newsletter about business news in China, regulatory changes, and updates about government appointments.
http://www.chinaconcept.com/index2.asp
Chinagate
Comprehensive website established jointly by the Chinese government and the World Bank The site offers
some 20 columns such as Latest News, About China, Development Agenda, Poverty Elimination Requirements,
Business Invitation Information, Expert Forum, Hot Topics and World Bank in China. Also, it provides such
services as information on travel, meteorology, and finance as well as a search engine.
http://www.chinagate.com.cn/english/index.htm
China Knowledge
Provider of trade and investment research and services to foreign investors in China
http://www.chinaknowledge.com
Coface Country Ratings
Listings of countries based on degrees of market and political risk.
http://www.coface-usa.com/products_services/country_risk/country_risk_ratings.html
Corporate Information
Information about more than 350,000 companies worldwide. Search by company name, stock ticker symbol,
industry, or location.
http://www.CorporateInformation.com/
Country Briefings
Provides business travelers and global professionals with concise, up-to-date, independent overviews to help
identify commercial opportunities and avoid financial pitfalls. Cover key economic, business and political issues
that business and investments depend on.
http://www.countrybriefings.com/
Country Commercial Guides
The Country Commercial Guides (CCG) are prepared by US Embassy Staff once a year and contain
information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects U.
S. business. Each CCG contains the same chapters, and an appendix, which include topics such as marketing,
trade regulations, investment climate, and business travel.
http://www.buyusainfo.net/adsearch.cfm?search_type=int&loadnav=no
Country Insights
Facts, profiles, and useful links for countries worldwide
http://www.intercultures.ca/cil-cai/country_insights-en.asp?lvl=8
Country Rankings
Site that uses CIA World Factbook Data to rank countries by such things as population, income, size, birth and
death rates, and lother parameters.
http://www.photius.com/rankings/economy.html
Country Studies/Area Handbooks
The Country Studies Series from the Library of Congress presents a description and analysis of the historical
setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout
the world and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural
factors.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
Country, Economy and Regional Information
Country profiles for more than 230 countries. Compiled by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade.
http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/
CountryReports.org
Statistical information and cultural information about more than 260 countries. Subscription fee.
http://www.CountryReports.org/
Country Watch
Economic, business, geographic and other information about 191 countries. Fee for expanded services.
http://www.countrywatch.com
Croner Country Factsheets
Basic information about Argentina, Australia. Kenya, Nigeria, Norway, Russia, Saudia Arabia, Switzerland and
the USA including import documentation information.
http://www.sitpro.org.uk/trade/country/index.html#refbook
D&B Small Business Solutions
Information about US companies (name, address, Web address, names of principals, etc.). The site can be
used to list a company's competitors, compile a list of similar companies that are nearby, track changes to its
status, and much more
http://smallbusiness.dnb.com
Data Monitor
Source of market research reports for the following industries:Automotive Food, Beverage and Tobacco,
Consumer Products, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Energy and Utilities Technology, Financial Services and
Transport and Logistics .
http://www.datamonitor.com
Doing Business in Asia
Links to sites that give information about doing business in East and Central Asia.
http://www.asianamerican.net/business.html
East Asia Resources
Information about the cultures, economies, governments, people, and other aspects of East Asia
http://www.virginia.edu/~eastasia/resources.html
ebusiness forum doing ebusiness in....
Detailed descriptions of business environments in more than 60 countries. Prepared by the Economist
Intelligence Unit.
http://www.ebusinessforum.com/index.asp?layout=channelid_6&channelid=6&title=Doing+e-business+in
Economist Country Briefings
Profiles of more than 60 countries. Includes articles from The Economist, background profiles, forecast and
statistics from The Economist Intelligence Unit, market and currency updates, news headlines and links.
http://www.economist.com/countries/
eCountries.com
News, analysis and research on political, economic and business developments globally.
http://www.ecountries.com/
eLibrary
A subscription based service that researches newspapers, magazines, transcripts, books and maps on any
topic.
http://ask.elibrary.com/
Emerging Markets Online
Market research service specializing in power, energy, telecoms and utilities markets of Latin America, Asia,
and Eastern Europe. Emerging Markets Online provides a catalog of expert industry databases, market
research studies, industry newsletters and daily headline news services. Only basic headlines and sample
reports are available for free. All other services and reports are offered for a fee-based subscription.
http://www.emerging-markets.com/
Encyclopaedia of the Orient
Online resource which covers all countries and cultures between Mauritania in the west and Iran in the east,
Turkey in the north and Sudan in south.
http://i-cias.com/e.o/index.htm
Ernst & Young Africa Group
The site provides a country profile for most of the African countries. Each country profile includes general
information, economic information, financial information, as well as detailed industry analyses and company
listings.
http://www.mbendi.co.za/ernsty/eycyprof.htm
ESOMAR
ESOMAR is the World Association of Opinion and Marketing Research Professionals which unites over 4000
members in 100 countries, both users and providers of research.
http://www.esomar.org
Establishing A Joint Venture in China
An article by the New England School of Law for American businesses looking to establish a joint venture in the
Peoples' Republic of China.
http://www.nesl.edu/intljournal/vol5/rice.htm
Everything International
A website offered by Philadelphia University offering resources and links for students and professionals in
international trade.
http://faculty.philau.edu/russowl/russow.html
Expanding Exports Help Desk
The Expanding Exports Helpdesk is an online resource, provided by the European Commission, to facilitate
access for developing countries to markets within the European Union. The Expanding Exports Helpdesk
provides relevant information required by developing country exporters interested in supplying the EU market.
http://export-help.cec.eu.int
Export to Japan
Portal site for doing business with Japan.
http://www.export-japan.com/
FDI.Net Country Profiles
More than 100 country profiles compiled by the World Bank
http://www.fdi.net/country/index.cfm
FEDEX International Resource Center
Resources for international market research. Includes country profiles, documentation guidelines, shipping
guidelines, links and other resources.
http://www.fedex.com/us/international/irc/?link=1&lid=//International//Pack+GTM+IRC+Corp
German Institute for Economic Research
Reports on industries and economics in Germany. In both English and German.
http://www.diw.de/english/index.html
Getting Through Customs
Various articles on global business practices and cultural information compiled from various business
publications and books.
http://www.getcustoms.com/
Global Export Import Trade Data
International Export Import Trade Shipment Data from Customs of the US, UK, India and China. Compiled from
Bills of Lading Invoices, Bills of Entry, Invoices, Shipping Bills, EDI Systems, Shipping Manifests and Ports.
http://www.infodriveindia.com/Global-Trade-Data.aspx
Global Marketing Management System
Web site that provides customized online international market analysis reports for diverse industries and
products.
http://www.gmmso.com/
Global Production.com
The site provides comparative information on the potential and performance of 25 emerging economies as
locations for global sourcing and production.
http://www.global-production.com
Global Trade Information Services
International merchandise trade statistics data from 10 countries.
http://www.gtis.com/
Governments on the WWW: Institutions in the Area "Broadcasting"
Listing of official government websites controlling radio, TV and other media around the world.
http://www.gksoft.com/govt/en/broadcasting.html
I3 Internet Intelligence Index - International Internet Resources
Links to country profile sites and international business resources.
http://www.fuld.com/Tindex/I3.html
Import Genius
Provides timely, detailed shipment data for every container that enters the United States.
http://www.importgenius.com
IMRI's International Directory of Market Research Agencies
Contact details of more than 6,000 market research agencies, in over 100 countries
http://www.imriresearch.com/default.asp?location=IDMRO
Industry Research Desk
Links to information-rich sites that offer in-depth infomration about companies, industries, etc., worldwide. There
are also links to the search engines, address and phone number finders, package tracking sites, maps, and
more.
http://www.virtualpet.com/industry/
Info Americas - Tendencias
Tendencias is a newsletter that highlights interesting facts about Latin American markets, including industry
analysis, regional trends, economic outlooks and advance information on special research projects at Info
Americas.
http://tendencias.infoamericas.com
Interex
12.000 pages of free market information, 100 new "trends & opportunities" each week and more than 50 helpful
services to assist with international business operations.
http://www.interex.be
International Business Information (IBI) Directory
Resource for readers of the book,International Business Information on the Web: Searcher Magazine's Guide to
Sites and Strategies for Global Business Research, by Sheri R. Lanza. Organized by chapter and periodically
updated, the directory includes links to hundreds of Web site useful international trade professionals.
http://www.infotoday.com/ibidirectory.htm
International Map Trade Association
The International Map Trade Association (IMTA) brings together in one organization, for mutual benefit
persons, firms and institutions engaged, directly or indirectly, in the production and sale of maps, globes, travel
guides, spatial information and related products and materials.
http://www.maptrade.org/
International Market Research Information
Web site with an international directory of over 6,000 market research companies and organizations, a
database of international, market-research sources and useful links to other research sources.
http://www.imriresearch.com/
International Trade
Country descriptions of geography, people, economy, government, export, import and transport. Also resources
for export finance and credit insurance, global logistics and supply chain, management, customs, international
law and trade law, international marketing and business travel.
http://www.internationaltrade.co.uk/
International Trade Centre Product Maps
Market Analysis Portals of major industries worldwide. Intended for exporters and importers, producers, trade
support institutions and any organization dealing in international trade. Product Map gathers information for
more effective international market research and business development on 72 industries ranging from
agriculture machinery to cut flowers and wood products. Overall, more than 5,300 products (HS 6-digit) traded
by over 180 countries are referenced in the Product Map. Subscription fee
http://www.p-maps.org
Kingsirs E-Target
Every record of U.S. import trade data in an easy-to-use format. Every record displays information such as
product name, shipper/exporter, Consignee / importer, notify party, address, port of loading and discharge,
ocean carrier, vessel name and more.
http://www.kingsirs.us/gis2004/gis.asp
KU IBRC - International Business Resources - Business Resources
A compilation by the University of Kansas International Business Resource Center of resources related to
international trade and marketing including cultural, legal and trade information.
http://www.ibrc.business.ku.edu/
Latin Sectors
Economic and market research on 20 industrial sectors and more than 45 subsectors in 19 countries in Latin
America. Latin Sectors also collects reports on more than 500 of the region's top companies.
http://latinsectors.net/com/
Latin-American Business Link
Market research reports for Latin America.
http://www.labl.com/
Major Market Profiles
Data for a wide range of consumer, industrial and service sectors. Provides instant online access to concise
current statistics and informed market analysis. The reports available from this website follow a standardized
format allowing for easy cross-country comparison.
http://www.majormarketprofiles.com
Manta
Company profiles, industry reports & articles, financial data, sales analysis, forecast & trend information,
including credit reports compiled from Dun & Bradstreet, Datamonitor, ICON, and Snapdata. Fee for use.
http://www.manta.com
Market Potential Indicators for Emerging Markets
Ranking the market potential of 24 countries identified as "Emerging Markets" by The Economist.
http://globaledge.msu.edu/ibrd/marketpot.asp
Market Research on the Web (MROW)
Gateway to market data and statistics. MROW provides direct links to market data, company lists, statistics, and
industry news on over 3,000 regularly evaluated UK and European sites. These sites include associations and
professional bodies, trade journals, research companies, consultants, and industry sites and portals.
http://www.marketresearchontheweb.com/
Marketing Resources, Ltd
A list of business to business marketing sites .
http://www.mrlweb.com/resources.html
MarketResearch.com
Aggregator of global business intelligence available on-demand.
http://www.marketresearch.com/
MBendi
The site provides a country profile for most of the African countries. Each country profile includes general
information, economic information, financial information, as well as detailed industry analyses and company
listings.
http://www.mbendi.co.za/cyaf.htm
McKinsey Global Institute
Profiles of imarkets for many countries and industries.
http://www.mckinsey.com/knowledge/mgi
Mekong Sources
Market research for markets in southeast Asia.
http://www.mekongsources.com
MSU Global Access
An annotated collection of over 4,000 sites about the regions and peoples of the world. It's searchable by
country, thematic area (environment, development, travel, etc.) constituency group (teachers, business people,
etc.), resource type (maps, news sources, study abroad programs), language, and keyword.
http://www.msuglobalaccess.net
Nation Brands
The Anholt-GMI Nation Brands Index is the first analytical ranking of the world's nation brands. Each quarter,
the Index polls consumers from a five million-strong market research panel on their perceptions of the cultural,
political, commercial and human assets, investment potential and tourist appeal of several countries. This
results in a clear measurement of national brand power, and a unique barometer of global opinion.
http://www.nationbrandindex.com/
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Country Profiles
Country profiles of most major countries and trade areas.
http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Countries/index.php
OECD Country Web Sites
Statistics and other information about OECD member and 70 non-member countries .
http://www.oecd.org/countrieslist/0,3025,en_33873108_33844430_1_1_1_1_1,00.html
Personal Computer Trade Analysis System
The Personal Computer Trade Analysis System (PC-TAS) of the International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO is a
CD-ROM of trade statistics developed specifically for use in market research by enterprises and institutions
wanting to analyse international trade flows, select new export markets, assess the export performance of
competing countries or identify new sources of supply. It is also for Governments developing national trade
strategies and monitoring national trade performance on major world markets.
http://www.intracen.org/mas/pctas.htm
Pew Global Attitudes Project
Reports on world public opinion, based on 90,000 interviews in 50 countries.
http://pewglobal.org/
PIERS Trade Power Search
TRADE POWER SEARCH is a "pay-per-view" tool that allows you to search from a database containing millions
of U.S. import and export shipments for the most current three months. It also allows you to create reports or
download the information for your own manipulation.
http://www.piers.com/reports/reportcriterian.asp
Portals to the World
Selective links providing authoritative, in-depth information about the nations and other areas of the world.
They are arranged by country or area with the links for each sorted into a wide range of broad categories. The
links were selected by Area Specialists and other Library staff using Library of Congress selection criteria.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/portals.html
Research and Markets
Source for international market research and market data. Fee for reports.
http://www.researchandmarkets.com
Reuters Insight
Website that allows users to track events that impact their business, manage operational risks, identify global
counterparties and connect with other community members.
http://insight.reuters.com/FITA
Search Engines of the World
A listing of over 1,300 search engines by country.
http://www.twics.com/~takakuwa/search/search.html
Selling Your Products Abroad
An article from MoreBusiness.com on issues involved in selling your products overseas.
http://www.morebusiness.com/running_your_business/marketing/v2n10.brc
Site-By-Site
A financial portal site for international investment and research.
http://www.site-by-site.com/
Sky Minder
Infomration about more than 46 million public and private companies worldwide. Some free information. Other
reports can be pruchased indivdually.
http://www.skyminder.com
Snapshots International
Collection of over 1700 top level market research overviews across a broad range of countries and industry
sectors.
http://www.snapdata.com
Social, Economic and Political Change
Links to world demographic studies, population statistics, country profiles, historical analyses, economic theory,
organizations, and other information.
http://gsociology.icaap.org/
STAT-USA Market Research Reports
Overviews of the major economies, including detailed reports on specific industries, trade leads, contacts, laws
& regulations, and useful tips for trade with these countries.
http://strategis.gc.ca/epic/internet/inimr-ri2.nsf/en/gr-01000e.html
Statpub.com
Market intelligence about worldwide agricultural markets.
http://www.statpub.com
The Bag Lady Country Library
Information about 197 United Nations Countries on their Peoples, Populations, Country cultures, Business
etiquette, Currencies, Shopping habits, Trading information, Country and Embassy contacts.
http://www.the-bag-lady.co.uk/countries/libsearch.asp
The International Trade Data Network (ITDN)
The International Trade Data Network (ITDN), of Bryant College, is a web-accessible database application,
providing access to a myriad of databases to assist companies in researching and developing an international
marketing strategy.
http://www.itdn.net/
The World Bank Mapped
Map of the world with World Bank facts and figures about most countries and news and information about World
Bank projects
http://geo.worldbank.org
Trade Inflo
Records of USA imports and exports.
http://www.tradeinflo.com
Trade Information Center
Country marketing reports prepared by the International Trade Administration of the USA Department of
Commerce.
http://www.export.gov/tic
Trade, Inc
Software product that contains information from documents submitted to US Customs for the clearance of
goods for all waterborne imports into the USA.
http://www.tradeinfo.com/
Transboundary Environmental Information Agency
Transboundary Environmental Information Agency is an independent non-profit organization to promote
international cooperation on a non-governmental level by assisting in the distribution of information across
border areas in the Baltic states and northwestern Russia.
http://www.teia.org/
Trends in Japan
Short, engaging dispatches on the latest trends in Japanese business and economy; science and education;
society; sports; and fashion, arts, and entertainment. Monthly features give you a more in-depth look at what's
happening in Japan.
http://web-japan.org/trends/index.html
U.S. Department of Commerce's Showcase Europe
Market research for all the countries of Europe. You can search by country or by industry, and there's also a
calendar of trade shows and other events. This site is for both U.S. companies who want to export to Europe,
and European companies who want to import U.S. products.
http://www.sce.doc.gov
U.S. Exporter's Guides to Trade Agreements
Guides to export compliance when exporting from the USA to specific countries.
http://www.tcc.mac.doc.gov/cgi-bin/doit.cgi?205:65:891762262:0
U.S. Library of Congress Country Studies
Presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national
security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world and examines the interrelationships of those
systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
U.S. Library of Congress Global Gateway: World Culture & Resources
Links to hundreds of resources from the Library of Congress about countries and cultures. Includes: detailed
country studies prepared by experts; research guides & databases; multimedia exhibitions from the Library's
collection; videos you can view on your desktop; historical materials.
http://international.loc.gov/intldl/intldlhome.html
United Nations World Trade Point Federation Country Information
Market profiles of UN member countries.
http://www.wtpfed.org/newsite/marketpoint/country-info.html
US Commercial Service - Country Commercial Guides
US Commercial Service's Country Commercial Guides (CCG) are prepared by US Embassy Staff and contain
information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects U.
S. business. Each CCG contains the same chapters, and an appendix, which include topics such as marketing,
trade regulations, investment climate, and business travel.
http://www.buyusainfo.net/adsearch2.cfm
US Commercial Service e-Market Express
Trade leads and international market reports for US exporters in the following industries: * Aerospace &
Defense * Automotive * Architecture/ Engineering Services & Building/ Construction Products * Cosmetics &
Toiletries * Energy * Environmental * Health Care * ICT * Safety & Security * Textile & Apparel * Travel & Tourism
http://www.buyusa.gov/eme/
US Government Export Portal Market Research
Market research about specific industries in hundreds of countries.
http://www.export.gov/mrktresearch/index.asp
US-ASEAN Business Council
Resources about doing business in southeast Asia.
http://www.us-asean.org
USTDA Library
Library of feasibility studies (business plans) that support large infrastructure projects in developing markets.
http://www.tda.gov/library/search_criteria.cfm
Virtual Reference: Encyclopedias
Links to extensive reference information on the Web.
http://www.virtualfreesites.com/search.reference.html
Wall Street Executive Library
Links to more than 1500 business sites that the site's editors have determined to be among the beste
resources on the Web.
http://www.executivelibrary.com
WebEc's International Trade Page
Links to international trade research on the Net.
http://www.helsinki.fi/WebEc/framef.html
WISERtrade Foreign Trade Database
Extensive databases of international trade data compiled by the World Institute for Strategic Economic
Research at Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Includes:
• US state exports by HS, NAICS, SIC, PORT
• US custom district exports & imports by HS
• Latin American & Canadian exports & imports
• Japanese exports & imports
• Market research reports & trade leads • Country commercial guides
http://wisertrade.org/
World Bank Country Profiles
Market analysis and descriptions of more than 100 developing economies.
http://www.worldbank.org/html/extdr/regions.htm
World Bank Doing business
Provides objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement. The Doing Business indicators are
comparable across 145 economies. They indicate the regulatory costs of business and can be used to analyze
specific regulations that enhance or constrain investment, productivity and growth.
http://rru.worldbank.org/DoingBusiness/
World Economic Forum
An organization of international companies that calls itself "a platform for discussion, debate, and action on the
key issues of the global agenda". This site includes news, information, and reports about global business.
http://www.weforum.org
World Factbook
(Search by word) Covers 264 nations, dependent areas and other entities. Gives statistical details ranging from
total area to infant mortality rate. Brief statements of other facts, such as an overview of the economy and
telecommunications highlights, are interspersed with data.
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
World Markets Research Centre
Major country intelligence research firm that publishes comprehensive same-day analysis of the main news,
events and trends as they occur.
http://www.wmrc.com/
Worldbiz.com
Reports on international business practices, international business protocol, international etiquette, cross-
cultural communication, negotiating tactics and country-specific data. Fee for usage.
http://www.worldbiz.com/
Worldinformation.com
Market research and general information about 228 countries and territories.
http://www.worldinformation.com
World Trade Ref
Web site with definitions of hundreds of terms, currency lists, explanations of important terms, etc. Fee for use.
http://www.worldtraderef.com/
The WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources
More than 2400 annotated links in a wide range of international affairs, international studies, and international
relations topics.
http://www.etown.edu/vl/
Zepol
Collects and analyzes approximately 20,000 ocean Bills of Lading daily, representing U.S. waterborne import
activity with over 200 countries around the world. Containing data from January 1st, 2003, TradeIQ provides
organizations access to current and historical data encompassing over 11 million Bills of Lading.
http://www.zepol.com
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