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- International trade & finance - Regulations, Customs, & Ex/Im -
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- International finance, national banks, & development agencies -
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Item Availability Notes
Return to the top of the page.Broad-coverage Sources:
Library subscription database Business and Company Resource Center
via GaleNet		 1980-date   Indexes 1000+ scholarly and trade journals, popular magazines, and newspapers in business and industry. Also includes company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, and more.
Library subscription database EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit)
via EIU		 1996 - current   Analysis and forecasts of the political, economic and business environment for many countries, plus how to do business in most countries.
Library subscription web resource Encyclopedia of Global Industries
(or, via Gale Virtual Reference Library if you are off campus.)		 2007   "Chronicles the history, development and current status of the world's most lucrative and high profile industries.  Each entry covers size and economic/social impact of the industry; its organization and structure; its history and development; major countries and companies involved (including rankings); size and nature of the work force; and research."        [caaiac] 
Library subscription database SourceOECD
via OECD		 Current   Provides full-text access to OECD's (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) monographs, periodicals, and statistical databases.  See website OECD Statistics Portal, listed on the Statistics page, for sources free to anyone.
Unaffiliated web site OECD Frequently Requested Statistics
via OECD		 Check individual URL pages for date.   Provides selected, free statistics published on the internet by the OECD.
Unaffiliated web site Businet:  Internet Resources for Business
via FIU Libraries		 Check date on URL page.   A "webliography" of websites linked to international business sites, created by the Business Librarian at FIU.
Unaffiliated web site Virtual International Business and Economic Sources (VIBES)
via UNC-Charlotte Library		 Check date on URL page.   An award-winning "webliography" of websites linked to international business sites, created by the Business Librarian at UNC-Charlotte.
Unaffiliated web site Global Edge
MSU Center for International Business Education and Research		 Check date on URL page.   A "webliography" of websites linked to international business sites.
Unaffiliated web site Global Gateway
via Thunderbird		 Check date on URL page.   A "webliography" of websites linked to international business sites.
Return to the top of the page.International News Sources:
Library subscription database ABI Inform
via ProQuest		 1971-date   Indexes 1400+ international scholarly, trade, and news journals in accounting and all business-related fields.
Library subscription database Access World News
via NewsBank		 Varies   Full-text content of over 700 electronic editions of local, regional, and world newspapers.
Library subscription databaseForeign Broadcast Information Service
via NewsBank InfoWeb		 1975-1996   Index to the FBIS Daily Reports issued by the U.S. Government covering political, economic, scientific, and cultural issues and events throughout the world.   U.S. government translations of broadcasts, news agency transmissions, newspapers, periodicals, and government statements from nations around the world.
    Full-text is available for Middle East & north Africa (1974-1987) FBIS reports.
Library subscription databaseGlobal Newsbank
via NewsBank InfoWeb		 1996-present   English-language articles from 1,000+ translated broadcasts, news agency transmissions, wire services, newspapers, magazines and government documents.
Library subscription database Info-LatinoAmerica
via BiblioLine		 1988-present   Indexes 1,500+ international (mainly non-U.S.) newspapers, journals, news magazines, newsletters, television & radio broadcasts, conference proceedings, and more, for articles on Latin America.
    Only 1 user can access this database at a time.
Library subscription database Keesings Record of World Events
Library subscription annualvia Keesing's		 Online:  1987-present;
paper:  1931-present		   This publication is available only at the University Park and Biscayne Bay Libraries.  Keesing's is an archive of news reports from all over the world.  Among the events covered are elections and changes of government, wars, treaties, appointments, and diplomacy, terrorism, issues of internal security, legislation, budgets, economic developments, international agreements, environmental issues, and scientific discoveries.
  You can not browse Archives, in order to access old articles you need to use Search the Archive option.
  Only 3 users at a time can access this online resource. 
Library subscription database Latin America Database
via LADB		 1986-present   English-language, online news service covering Mexico, Central and South America.
Library subscription database Latin American Newsletters
via Latin American Intelligence Service		 1967 - present   Source of intelligence on political, business, and economic developments in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Library subscription databaseWorld News Connection (WNC)
via Dialog		 1995 - present   Translated and English-language news and information compiled from thousands of non-U.S. media sources. Covers socioeconomic, political, scientific, technical, and environmental issues and events.
Return to the top of the page.Journals and journal indexes:
Library subscription database ABI Inform
via ProQuest		 1971-date   Indexes 1400+ scholarly and trade journals in accounting and all business-related fields.
Library subscription database Business and Industry
via GaleNet		 1994-date   Indexes 1200+ trade journals and selected industry-related documents.
Library subscription database Wall Street Journal
via ProQuest		 1986-present   Contains citations, abstracts, and full-text articles from the Wall Street Journal.  (This publication is also included in ABI Inform, above.
Library subscription databaseBusiness File ASAP
via Galenet		 1996-date   Indexes 1000+ scholarly and trade journals, popular magazines, and newspapers in business and industry.  Included in Gale's Business & Company Resource Center, above
Library subscription database Wilson Business Full Text
via FirstSearch		 1986-date   Indexes 345+ major magazines in business.
Website link Latin Trade (e-zine)
via LT		 Check URL for date.  An electronic magazine on Latin American trade & business.  Available in Spanish, Portuguese, and English language versions.. 
Return to the top of the page.International Trade & Finance:
Library subscription database Datastream
via UP-ERC		 1971-date   Statistics and timeseries in the areas of business, economics, and finance.  Available ONLY in the ERC, 2nd floor, Green Library.
Library subscription database Global Development Finance
via World Bank		 1970 - present Statistical database of developing countries' finance, including debt and financial flows for 147 countries.  
Library subscription database Global Market Information Database (GMID)
via Euromonitor		 Current   This very large database includes both analytical reports and statistical data, especially about consumer markets.  In addition to data presentations, provides search capabilities for country, consumer, industry, and major transnational corporation information and reports.   
Library subscription database NTDB: National Trade Data Bank
via STAT-USA		 1990-date   U.S. import and export statistics, Country Commercial Guides, Market Research reports, Best Market reports, and other reports related to international commerce.
Library subscription database World Bank e-Library
via World Bank		 1990 - present 3400+ full text World Bank publications and Policy Research Working Papers comprehensively covering the area of social and economic development.
Library subscription database World Development Indicators
via World Bank		 1960 - present Includes approximately 800 indicators of development for more than 220 countries.  Organized into six sections:  World View, People, Environment, Economy, States and Markets, and Global Links.
Library subscription database World Trade Atlas: U.S. State Export Edition Online 1996 - Current Statistical data for U.S. exports by state, worldwide and by country.
Website link Bank of England
via Bank of England		 Check URL for date.  
Website link European Central Bank
via ECB		 Check URL for date.  
Website link Bridge/CRB Economagic
via economagic		 (check url date) Includes time series of commodities futures data.
Website link Export.gov
The U.S. Government Export Portal		 Check URL for date. A collection of data, including market research reports, sources of financing, information for foreign importers of U.S. goods, etc.
Website link Florida International Bankers Association
via FIBA		 Check URL for date.   "The Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA), Inc., is a 25 year old trade association, founded in 1979.  Its membership includes more than 80 financial institutions from 18 countries, across 4 continents.  Members include 6 of the 10 largest financial institutions in the world, along with the largest banks from Europe, the US and Latin America."  [caahbb]
Website link Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada
(check url date)   The Canadian government's department for foreign relations, international travel information, and international business promotion. 
Website link International Monetary Fund (IMF)
via IMF		 Check URL for date. Library subscriptionIncludes limited "free" data and information.  However, also see print sources produced by IMF such as:  Balance of Payments (DOC INT HF1014.I5), Direction of Trade (DOC INT HF1014.D5), and International Financial Statistics (DOC INT HG3881.I626.)
Website link International Trade Administration
via U.S. International Trade Administration		 Check URL for date. In addition to import and export requirements and related forms, provides market access compliance data about various countries.
Website link NAICS--North American Industry Classification System
via U.S. Census Bureau		 Check URL for date. This is the system which replaced the SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) under NAFTA.  This site give translations of SIC/NAICS numbers in both directions.  It also serves to define the classification numbers for each industry.
Website link Office of International Trade
via U.S. Small Business Administration		 Check URL for date. Includes internal and external links to exporting information, some of it specially tailored to small businesses.
Website link Trade Agreements Database
via Center for International Business, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth		 Check URL for date. "The database contains the text-searchable versions of all bilateral and regional free trade agreements and customs union agreements that have been notified to the WTO as of June 1, 2003, and are in force, plus many that have not been notified to the WTO. The agreements in the database have been indexed in a format developed by CIB that is a greatly expanded version of the "standard format" for notification to the WTO."
Website link World Bank Group
via World Bank		 Check URL for date. Library subscriptionProvides some free data.  See also their publication:  World Tables (DOC INT HC59.W67).
Library subscription CreditWeek
Green Library BUS HG4923.S74
via Standard & Poor's		 1972 - current, weekly A weekly analysis of various investment concerns, including investment recommendations/warnings in their "Credit Watch" section.  Also rates government debt (and currency) for many countries (at the country's request.) Previous titles include S&P Bond Outlook (1972) and Fixed Income Investor (1973 - Oct., 1981.)
Return to the top of the page.Customs & Export/Import:
Library subscription database EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit)
via EIU		 1996 - current   Analysis and forecasts of the political, economic and business environment for many countries, plus how to do business in most countries.
Library subscription database Global Development Finance
via World Bank		 1970 - present Statistical database of developing countries' finance, including debt and financial flows for 147 countries.  
Library subscription database NTDB: National Trade Data Bank
via STAT-USA		 1990-date   U.S. import and export statistics, Country Commercial Guides, Market Research reports, Best Market reports, and other reports related to international commerce.
Library subscription database STAT-USA
via U.S. Dept. of Commerce		 current   Financial and economic data, daily trade leads, important statistics and International trade documents.  Especially see USA Trade Online, the most complete source for statistcs of international business involving U.S. companies.
Library subscription database World Trade Atlas: U.S. State Export Edition Online 1996 - Current Statistical data for U.S. exports by state, worldwide and by country.
Website link Export.gov
The United States Government Export Portal		 Check URL for date. A collection of data, including market research reports, sources of financing, information for foreign importers of United States goods, etc.
Website link Federal Customs Service of Russia.
via FCS		 Check URL for date.   The official, English-language site for the Customs Service of the Russian Federation, complete with the code, tariffs, and other information on doing business in Russia.
Website link Foriegn Trade Statistics.
via U. S. Bureau of the Census		 Check URL for date.   This site has far more than statistics.  In addition to U.S. trade statistics and the "Automated Export System," the Reference section has various codes, including the U. S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, NAICS, SIC, SITC, air carrier codes, country codes, etc.  The Regulations section provides various ways to access related regulations.
Website link International Trade Commission
via U.S. ITC		 Check URL for date. The Commission "furnishes studies, reports, and recommendations involving international trade and tariffs to the President, the U.S. Trade Representative, and congressional committees.  The Commission also conducts a variety of investigations pertaining to international trade relief."  Site tools include Harmonize Tariff Schedule and an import-export database.  Interactive Tariff and Trade Dataweb.  (The database does require creating a free account.) 
Website link Office of International Trade
via U.S. Small Business Administration		 Check URL for date. Includes internal and external links to exporting information, some of it specially tailored to small businesses.
Website link Trade Agreements Database
via Center for International Business, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth		 Check URL for date. "The database contains the text-searchable versions of all bilateral and regional free trade agreements and customs union agreements that have been notified to the WTO as of June 1, 2003, and are in force, plus many that have not been notified to the WTO. The agreements in the database have been indexed in a format developed by CIB that is a greatly expanded version of the "standard format" for notification to the WTO."
Website link U.S. Council for International Business
via USCIB		 Check URL for date. An organization to influence governments toward good business practices.  It also provides ATA Carnets for persons taking materials temporarily from the U.S. to other countries, such as trade show support materials. 
Company Directories &/or Analyses:
    (Broad & regional directories)		             See also: Business Directories and Contacts by Country, below, and
  Exporting, Importing, & International Trade on "Industries" page.		             Return to the top of the page.
Library subscription database Bankruptcies; SDC Platinum
  via Thomson Financial
Use on selected computers in the ERC, 2nd Floor, Green Library 		1980 - 1988, limited;
1988 - present, full 		Based on SEC documents, bankruptcy court filings, reorganization plans, and news sources, provides data searchable by various factors, from company name to creditors, securities, financial profile, etc.  Includes U.S. companies with assets of $1million (1980-88) or, after 1988, public with $10 million or private with $50 million in assets.

Available through computers near windows in ERC (Green Library, 2nd floor).
Library subscription database Encyclopedia of Global Industries
(or, via Gale Virtual Reference Library if you are off campus.)		 2007   "Chronicles the history, development and current status of the world's most lucrative and high profile industries.  Each entry covers size and economic/social impact of the industry; its organization and structure; its history and development; major countries and companies involved (including rankings); size and nature of the work force; and research."        [caaiac] 
Library subscription database LiveEDGAR
via Thomson Wests/GSI		 Current   A comprehensive collection of content that ranges from a listing of SEC filings dating back to 1967 (including all EDGAR filings), Annual Reports to Shareholders from 33,00 companies in 115 countries, complete SEDAR filings (Canada), and No-Action letters as early as 1971.  Also has information on mergers & acquisitions, registrations, and prospectuses since 1996.  Additional libraries include a comprehensive SEC library as well as a company news, quotes, & financials database.
Library subscription database Mergent Online
via Mergent Online		 1994-present Corporate reports on 20,000+ U.S. & international corporations plus financial search engine.
Library subscription database Worldwide Mergers & Acquisitions
via SDC Platinum/Thomson Financial
Use on selected computers in the ERC, 2nd Floor, Green Library		 Current
varies 1979(U.S.)/1985 - current		 This is a CD database run on the Library's internal network, so it must be used within the ERC on 2nd floor.
  Covers both public and private transactions involving at least 5% of the company value (prior to 1993, value must => $1mm.)  Transactions include, mergers, acquistions, LBOs, stake purchases, tender offers, stock swaps, privatizations, spinoffs, etc.  Data includes over 1,400 data elements.  
Library subscription annualPrincipal International Businesses
Green Library RRF HG54.U5P74
via D&B		 Current year only The Dun & Brandstreet directory to companies involved in international trade from around the world.  Main listings are alphabetical under country, with indexes by SIC (broken down within each category by country) and an alphabetical list of all companies. 
Library subscription annualDirectory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries
Green Library REF HG4538.A1D5
via Uniworld		 2007 Beginning with a list of American companies with foreign operations, along with address, officers, basic company information, industries, and countries in which the firm operates.  The remaining volumes list countries and the American firms operating in them, with contact information for the American office and the resident firm.
Library subscription annualDirectory of Foreign Firms Operating in the United States ó
Green Library REF HG4057.A155
via Uniworld		 2008 This book lists by country firms that operate in the U.S., with their local address, their American affiliates, their contact information, as well as foreign ownership, revenues, and number of employees at the American sites.  Includes alphabetical lists of companies and American affiliates.
Library subscription annualDirectory of International Corporate Giving in America & Abroad
Green Library REF HG4057.A49
via Taft/Gale		 1999 This annual lists companies in the U.S., both American and foreign-owned, which have programs for grants and charities.
Library subscription annualMajor Companies of Latin America and the Caribbean
Green Library REF HG4091.5.Z65M34
via Graham & Whiteside		 2004 A directory of major companies in the Americas, excluding the U.S. and Canada.  The main entry is arranged alphabetically under the country.  (The country sections are divided into "Latin America" and the "Caribbean," the latter also including Bermuda.)  Indexes by company name and industry (1987 SIC.)
Library subscription annualAsia's 7,500 Largest Companies
Green Library REF HD2906.A8
via ELC International		 2004 A directory of major companies in eastern Asia  Lists top 100 companies for each of the 10 countries covered, then list top 100 companies for each major industry, then list more than 6,000 publicly owned companies by rank with their basic financial data, public banks by rank with their financial data, and then alphabetically listed private companies with industry, sales, and employee figures.  Ends with an alphabetical list of all companies, with addresses and rank number (to enable finding their data.)
Library subscription annualEurope's 15,000 Largest Companies
Green Library REF HD2356.E9E93
via ELC International		 2003 A directory of major companies in Europe. Ranks Europe's 500 largest companies by sales, profit, and employees.  Lists top 100 companies for each of the 10 countries covered, then lists top companies for each major industry.  Ends with an alphabetical list of all companies, with addresses and rank number (to enable finding their data.)
Website link Caribbean Export
via Caribbean Export Development Agency		 Check URL for date.  Caribbean:  Includes information on trade, investment, market research, careers, etc. for the Caribbean region. 
Website link Corporate Information
via Wright Investors Services		 (check url date)   Not only does this commercial site provide links to international corporate information, including state by state goverment records in the U.S., but also such things as property records that are online. It has access to definitions of corporation abreviations (inc., GmbH, etc.) and to news articles and a currency exchange rate calculator. You may search by company, country, or industry. This site provides a very broad source of business information. 
Website link EUROPAGES : The European Business Directory
via europages		 (check url date)   Europe:   
Website link FCS Internet Gateway: Financial Links
via Franklin Communication Services		 (check url date) Provides links many exchanges around the world, as well as other financial & security data.
Website link Randburg.com
via Randburg		 (check url date) Provides information of doing business and travel in several countries, including Canada, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, and other countries.
Website link World Chambers Network
via World Chambers of Commerce		 (check url date)  
Business Contacts & Directories by Country:         See also:  Company Analyses &/or Directories (world & regional), above. Return to the top of the page.
Website link Argentina Business
via Fundacion Invertir Argentina		 Check URL for date.  Argentina:  The guide to doing business in Argentina, mainly about investing in the country.  English language site. 
Website link Austrade
via Australian govt.		 Check URL for date.  Australia:  The government website of the Australian Trade Commission.  Provides directory of exporters, information and contacts for foreign businesses, economic data, and study abroad information, as well as materials to help Australians do business abroad..  English language only site. 
Website link Invest Australia
via Australian govt.		 Check URL for date.  Australia:  The government website of Invest Australia, with information on investing and starting a business in Australia.  Includes information of various industries as well as other data.  Available in many varieties of English, as well as German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, French, and both Traditional & Simplified Chinese language versions. 
Website link Austrian Business Agency
via Austrian govt.		 Check URL for date.  Austria:  The official government agency to assist companies doing business in Austria.  Available in German, English, Italian, French, Chinese, and Japanese language versions.
Website link Austrian Business Agency Bolivia Business OnLine
via Boliviabiz.com		 Check URL for date.  Bolivia:  Includes a company directory, business associations, and statistical data, as well as tourism links.  English and Spanish language versions.
Website link Confederação Nacional de Indústria
via CNI		 Check URL for date.  Brazil:  Includes studies and a directory of exporters from the National Association of Industry.  English and Portuguese language versions.
Website link Bulgaria.com/Business
via Bulgaria.com		 Check URL for date.  Bulgaria:  Put together by a company in California, this page includes links to business directories.
Website link Strategis.gc.ca
via Strategis		 Check URL for date.  Canada:  A government site, subtitled, "Canada's Business and Consumer site."  Indeed, it seems to have a bit of everything, from directories to "how to start a business in Canada" to various other services and information about business in Canada.  Available in English and French language versions. 
Website link ThomasNet
via Thomas' Register		 Check URL for date.  Canada & U.S.A:  A commercial site, with a directory of manufacturers and other companies, plus a number of other services, especially for CAD, architectural materials based on blueprints, and a link to a global version.  The main directory can be searched by individual states and provinces or by all (combined U.S. and Canada.)  The "green books" were well-known and required source for purchasers for decades, now available online.  Note:  Has a plugin to enhance searching for Firefox browsers. 
Website link Chilnet Business Directory
via chilnet		 Check URL for date.  Chile:  Includes business directory and statistics for Chile.  Available in Spanish, Portuguese, and English language versions. 
Website link Pro|CHILE
via prochile		 Check URL for date.  Chile:  Information concerning exporters in Chile, by a government agency.  Spanish language site. 
Website link China Pages
via chinapages.com		 Check URL for date.  China (PRC):  This site provides news concerning business in China as well as leads, companies, and exhibits.  English and Chinese language versions. 
Website link Business.gov.hk
via Hong Kong government		 Check URL for date.  China (PRC): Hong Kong:  This government site provides much help on starting and developing businesses within Hong Kong.  Includes business news & trade shows in Hong Kong.  English and Chinese language versions. 
Website link Trade Colombia
via Trade Bureau, Embassy of Columbia		 Check URL for date.  Colombia:  A newsletter with links to various other pages concerned with business in Colombia and trade between the U.S. and Colombia.  Includes link to pages "Doing Business in Colombia" and "Trade & Economic Data."  English language site. 
Website link CzechTrade
via Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic		 Check URL for date.  Czech Republic:  "National Trade Promotion Agency of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic."  Available in many different language versions.
Website link Trade Directory for Denmark
via Trade Directory for Denmark		 Check URL for date.  Denmark:  Provides free directory to Danish companies and products.  Access available in Danish, German, English, French, and Spanish languages.
Website link CEI/RD
via CEI/RD		 Check URL for date.  Dominican Republic:  "Centro de Exportación e Inversión del República Dominicana" provides this site with a directory of exporters as well as much other information on doing business with the Dominican Republic.  Spanish language only site. 
Website link Tele-Fax Egypt Business Directory
via NSYS		 Check URL for date.  Egypt:  A directory of Egyptian companies, with a search box for the Egyptian Stock Exchange and a currency converter.  English language stie. 
Website link El Salvador Trade & Investment
via El Salvador Trade		 Check URL for date.  El Salvador:  Provides information on investment in El Salvador, business data and statistics, and a directory of Exporters & Importers, as well as other information.  Available in English and Spanish language versions. 
Website link Estonian Trade
via EstonianTrade.ee		 Check URL for date.  Estonia:  Provides contacts and guidance for doing business with Estonian companies and products.  Available in English, French, German, Maltese, Finnish, Swedish, and Italian language versions.
Website link Trade Council of Iceland
via Trade Council of Iceland		 Check URL for date.  Iceland:  Includes information about trade, economy, and Iceland in general, as well as business news and links to a directory of exporters, trade information, and investment information.  Also includes links to Invest in Iceland and the Ministry for Foriegn Affairs.  Available in English, Icelandic, German, and Spanish language versions. 
Website link India Mart
via India Mart		 Check URL for date.  India:  A business-to-business directory of Indian companies.  English language site.
Website link Integrated Technology Web
via ITW		 Check URL for date.  Ireland:  Provides information about business in Ireland, including contacts, a list of the "Top 1,000" companies, exchange converter, and other links, in English.
Website link Export Jamaica
via Jamaica Exporters Association		 Check URL for date.  Jamaica:  Includes an exports search feature, a drop-down box with direct links to the associations members, a directory of exports, etc.  Has a weather box in lower right hand corner for current conditions.  English language only site. 
Website link InvestJamaica
via JAMPRO		 Check URL for date.  Jamaica:  A broad site with information on how to invest, investment incentives, how to start a company in Jamaica, etc.  English language only site. 
Website link Japan External Trade Organization
via JETRO		 Check URL for date.  Japan:  A Japanese government-related site providing much information on how to do business in Japan, including basic business research, in English.
Website link Korea Asset Management Corporation
via KAMCO		 Check URL for date.  Korea, Republic of:  Includes business information about Korea.  Available in English, Korean, and Chinese language versions.
Website link Samsung Economic Research Institute
via SERI		 Check URL for date.  Korea, China, & Japan:  Includes business and economic research on business in China, Korea, and Japan.  NOTE:  Much of the information is not free.  Nonetheless, a broad look at business and economic developments in eastern Asia.  Site is in English.
Website link Infomart Business News Agency
via Infomarket		 Check URL for date.  Moldova:  Primarily includes business-related news and data about Moldova and eastern Europe.  Available in Romanian, Russian, and English language versions.
Website link New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
via NZTE/i>		 Check URL for date.  New Zealand:  The New Zealand development and trade agency's website.  In addition to some useful information itself, there are several links at the bottom of the page going to other valuable sites on foreign investments, buying from New Zealand, and business practices in New Zealand.  English language only site. 
Website link NicaExport Export Promotion Center
via NicaExport		 Check URL for date.  Nicaragua:  Includes news and various other information about exporting from and importing to Nicaragua.  Note:  Most of the links on the English language page go to Spanish language pages.  Spanish language version also available. 
Website link Association of Exporters
via ADEX		 Check URL for date.  Peru:  Provides various services, listings, and contacts for exporters from Peru.  Available in Spanish and English language versions.
Website link Polska Net
via Polska Net		 Check URL for date.  Poland:  Provides links to various "polish"realted sites, including shoe and car polishes!  However, it does provide some links to Polish business sites. 
Website link Teleadreson
via Teleadreson.com		 Check URL for date.  Poland:  A directory and search engine of organizations and companies located in Poland.  Some information is provided free for most companies, with more detailed information available for a charge.  Paid advertisers get priority in listings, so realize that the first listings in response to a search are based on fees, not appropriateness.  Available in Polish or English language versions.
Website link Portugal Offer
via Financetar		 Check URL for date.  Portugal:  A directory and search engine of select companies located in Portugal, as well as other helps in doing business in Portugal.  English language version only.
Website link Invest in Portugal Agency
via API		 Check URL for date.  Portugal:  Investment and business opportunities in Portugal.  API is an agency of the Portuguese government.  Available in Portuguese, English, and Japanese language versions.
Website link San Marino Virtual Trade Center
via Trade Center		 Check URL for date.  San Marino:  Includes links to companies, arranged by category or alphabetically.  Available in Italian and English language versions. 
Website link Exportradet
via Swedish Trade Council		 Check URL for date.  Sweden:  The agency of the Swedish government devoted to encouraging trade between Swedish companies and foreign companies.  This is their site for the U.S.  Their home site (in English but with options for the Swedish language) is Swedish Trade. 
Website link Invest in Swedent
via Invest in Sweden Agency		 Check URL for date.  Sweden:  "Invest in Sweden Agency (ISA) is the government agency assisting and informing foreign investors about business opportunities in Sweden.  Companies planning to establish or expand business operations in Sweden can, free of charge, obtain information and assistance from ISA and its regional and international network."  Available in Chinese, German, French, Japanese, English, and Swedish language versions. 
Website link Switzerland Business & Tourism
via Infonautics GmbH		 Check URL for date.  Switzerland:  A directory/index of Swiss business, companies, hotels, and tourism in Switzerland.  Includes business firms by industry, product, and alphabetically by name, as well as hotels by location, and more.  English language site. 
Website link Thailand Board of Investment
via BOI		 Check URL for date.  Thailand:  The government agency concerned with investments in Thailand.  "The BOI helps investors in three key ways: To reduce the risks associated with investment, to reduce initial investment costs and to improve the overall rate of return on investment; and to provide support services at all times."  Also includes links to "how to do business in Thailand" pages.  Available in English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Thai language versions. 
Website link Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade
via DTM		 Check URL for date.  Turkey:  Includes links to commercial advisors, an international trade & diplomacy journal, how to do business in Turkey, and a directory of exporters, plus much more.  Available in English and Turkish language versions. 
Website link BRAMA: Ukraine & Ukranian Business & Commerce
via BRAMA		 Check URL for date.   For the Ukraine, this is a page on BRAMA, the Ukranian Gateway which includes news and links to business-related sites, including reference materials, directories, Ukranian laws, a calendar, and various other links. 
Website link Invest in Vanuatu
via VIPA		 Check URL for date.  Vanuatu:  The website of the Vanuatu Investment Promotion Authority, a government agency, with guidance on investing and developing businesses in Vanuatu. 
Website link Directory of Venezuelan Exporters
via ddex.com		 Check URL for date.  Venezuela:  In addition to a directory of Venezuelan exporters, includes information of importing, exporting, Venezuelan consulates, etc.  Available in English and Spanish language versions. 
Website link Trade Venezuela
via Trade Venezuela		 Check URL for date.  Venezuela:  In addition to a directory of Venezuelan manufacturers and exporters, includes a product index, Venezuelan diplomatic offices, Venezuelan business contacts, etc.  Available in English and Spanish language versions. 
Return to the top of the page.International Finance, National Banks, & Development Agencies:
Website link Bank of England
via Bank of England		 Check URL for date.  
Website link European Central Bank
via ECB		 Check URL for date.  
Website link Export-Import Bank of the United States
via ExIm		 Check URL for date.   "The Export-Import Bank of the United States helps the private sector to create and maintain U.S. jobs by financing exports of the Nation's goods and Services."
Website link Federal Reserve System, Board of Governors
via FRS		 Check URL for date.   The central banking system of the United States. 
Website link Bridge/CRB Economagic
via economagic		 (check url date)   Includes time series of commodities futures data.
Website link EY Passport
via Ernst & Young		 (check url date)   A combination of free and for-pay information. 
Website link FCS Internet Gateway: Financial Links
via Franklin Communication Services		 (check url date)   Provides links many exchanges around the world, as well as other financial & security data.
Website link Federation of International Trade Associations via fita (check url date)   "The FITA Global Trade Portal, is the source for international import export trade leads, events, and links to 8,000 international trade (export import) related Websites."    [caahbb]
Website link Florida International Bankers Association
via FIBA		 Check URL for date.   "The Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA), Inc., is a 25 year old trade association, founded in 1979.  Its membership includes more than 80 financial institutions from 18 countries, across 4 continents.  Members include 6 of the 10 largest financial institutions in the world, along with the largest banks from Europe, the US and Latin America."  [caahbb]
Website link International Finance Corporation
via World Bank		 Check URL for date.   "The International Finance Corporation is the private sector arm of the World Bank Group.  Our mission is to promote sustainable private sector investment in developing countries, helping to reduce poverty and improve people's lives.   IFC provides loans, equity, structured finance and risk management products, and advisory services to build the private sector in developing countries."  Available in English, French, Spanish, Portuese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian languages. 
Website link International Monetary Fund
via IMF		 Check URL for date.   Provides both free and for-pay services.  Among the free services available from this site are a finance glossary and selected exchange rates to the dollar, and many more to the IMF's SDR.  
Website link U.S. Council for International Business
via USCIB		 Check URL for date.   An organization to influence governments toward good business practices.  It also provides ATA Carnets for persons taking materials temporarily from the U.S. to other countries, such as trade show support materials. 
Return to the top of the page.Travel Information:
Website link Biztravel.com Home Page
Check URL for date.  
Website link Bureau of Consular Affairs
via U.S. Dept. of State		 Check URL for date. Among other items of interest, includes travel warnings.  
Website link Earthcalendar
Check URL for date. For world national and religious holidays.  
Web site unaffiliated with FIU Websites of Foreign Embassies in the U.S.
via U.S. Dept. of State		 Check URL date

The U.S. Dept. of State's directory of foreign embassies in the U.S. with their websites.

Web site unaffiliated with FIU
Websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions
via U.S. Dept. of State		 Check URL date

The U.S. Dept. of State's guide to embassies, consulates, & diplomatic missions of the United States located in other countries, complete with their websites.

Website link International Monetary Fund: Selected Exchange Rates
via IMF		 Check URL for date. Some data is to the $US, some is $US to country currency, some is to SDR, the IMF's "Special Drawing Rights."  (See elsewhere on the IMF site for a definition.)  
Website link Project Visa
via Projectvisa		 Check URL for date.   A directory to websites for embassies and visa applications worldwide.  Please Be Aware:  The quick links on the first page lead to commercial websites, not governmental; these are ADVERTISEMENTS.  Use the map and/or dropdown box to access official information.  
Website link Welcome to Rand McNally Online
via Rand McNally		 Check URL for date. A site with many traveler's aids, including a catalog of publications for sale by Rand McNally.  
Website link Rubicon's Digital Passport
via Rubicon		 Check URL for date. A site with several different items to help the traveler.  
Website link Trail Posts:  Airlines
via FIU Libraries		 Check URL for date. A collection of links to major airlines' sites.  
Website link Trail Posts:  Health & Travel Warnings
via FIU Libraries		 Check URL for date. A collection of links to providers of health and travel warnings.  
Website link Trail Posts:  Lodging
via FIU Libraries		 Check URL for date. A collection of links to major hotel/motel chains.  
Website link Trail Posts:  Maps
via FIU Libraries		 Check URL for date. A collection of links to major hotel/motel chains.  
Website link The World Clock
Check URL for date.  
Country & Culture:   (For government sites, see:  BIC: Government page or, for most countries in the world, see:  Miliweb (Main government sites, including foreign affairs, military, & statistical agencies) Return to the top of the page.
Library subscription database Countries of the World and Their Leaders
(or, via Gale Virtual Reference Library if you are off campus.)		 2008   "Covering nearly 200 countries, this yearbook is filled with reports from the U.S. Department of State. Entries typically cover the geography, history, government, and political conditions, economy and state relations with the United States for each. Includes information on passport applications, visa requirements, regulations and duties, international health and disease, and national holidays."        [caaiac] 
Library subscription database EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit)
via EIU		 1996 - current   Analysis and forecasts of the political, economic and business environment for many countries, plus how to do business in most countries.
Library subscription database e-HRAF Collection of Ethnography
via University of Michigan		 historical to present Contains descriptive information on cultures and ethnic groups of the world. Documents (books, articles, and dissertations) have been indexed and organized according to HRAF's culture and subject classification systems: the Outline of World Cultures (OWC), and the Outline of Cultural Materials (OCM). The OCM topics are crucial in performing powerful searches in the eHRAF databases. You will find the list of OCM topics at: http://library.fiu.edu/files/elibrary/OCM_topics.pdf.
Library subscription web resource Europa World Yearbook
via Europa Publications		 Current   For each of the over 250 countries and more than 1,600 international organizations covered, includes an introductory survey of recent history, economic affairs, government, defense, education and public holidays, as well as a statistical survey of population, health & welfare, agriculture, forestry, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, the media, and education.  Each listing is concluded with a directory of addresses, phone numbers, email, & websites for government, embassy, business, political, religious, civic, and other organizations.
Library subscription database Global Market Information Database (GMID)
via Euromonitor		 Current   This very large database includes both analytical reports and statistical data, especially about consumer markets.  In addition to data presentations, provides search capabilities for country, consumer, industry, and major transnational corporation information and reports.   
Library subscription web resource International Encyclopedia of Organizational Studies
(or, via Sage e-Reference if you are off campus.)		 2007   "Capturing hybridity is notoriously difficult. Nonetheless, the International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies offers a comprehensive overview of the major ideas, concepts, terms, and approaches that characterize this diverse field. No single effort can hope to capture the breadth and variety to be found in this discipline, but the Encyclopedia hopes to capture at least the most important highlights of organization studies."          [caaiac] 
Library subscription database Worldmark Encyclopedia of Nations, 12th ed.
(or, via Gale Virtual Reference Library if you are off campus.)		 2007   "Presents easy-to-understand information on 200 countries and dependencies from around the world.  Entries discuss a variety of topics in detail, from banking and securities to climate, from government data to demographic statistics.  Also includes biographical essays on national leaders."        [caaiac] 
Library subscription annualAfrica Review
Green Library REF HC501.A532
via World of Information/Walden Publishing		 Most recent Covering the countries in the regions listed in the titles, these annual publications provide basic facts, summary of current conditions, 4 risk assessments, outlook, business customs, and a basic business directory (with websites) for each country.
Library subscription annualAmericas Review
Green Library REF HC121.L2713
via World of Information/Walden Publishing		 Most recent
Library subscription annualAsia & Pacific Review
Green Library REF HC411.A73
via World of Information/Walden Publishing		 Most recent
Library subscription annualEurope Review
Green Library REF HC240.E819
via World of Information/Walden Publishing		 Most recent
Library subscription annualMiddle East Review
Green Library REF DS36.M5
via World of Information/Walden Publishing		 Most recent
Library subscription annual Country by Country
Green Library REF HC59.W664
via EIU		 2002 - current This annual, organized by region then country, provides for each country economic indicators, overview, domestic politics, policy trends, and economic growth.  Three years of GDP and inflation (including projections) for each country are given in a chart on the regional page.
Library subscription annual Doing Business in the New Latin America
Green Library REF HF3230.5.Z5B43 2004
via Praeger		 2004 Written by Thomas H. Becker.  A guide to modern business practices in Latin America.  Despite the author's assertion that one Latin country is not like another, most of the book speaks of Latin America in the generic.  Ther are a couple of comparative charts in the first chapters of the book, but later charts compare historical and current practices between U.S. and Latin America, which are nonetheless useful.  
Library subscription annual European Business Customs & Manners:  A Country -by-Country Guide.
Green Library REF HF5389.3.E85B67 2006
via Meadowbrook Press		 2006 Written by Mary Murray Bosrock.  This book provides for the EU and for 30 countries individually both general suggestions and specific manners and customs business people need to know in order to do business in Europe.  The individual country chapters will include social and business tips, a few phrases and titles, vital statistics, holidays, and a special section for women.  
Library Reference bookKiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: How to Do Business in Sixty Countries
Green Library REF HF5389.M67
via Bob Adams, Inc.		 2006 The classic encyclopedia of business practices and taboos in 60 countries around the world, revised.
Library reference bookThe International Traveler's Gudie to Doing Business in the European Union
Green Library REF HC240.M7
via Macmillan		 1997 Begining each country section with a "cultural I.Q." test, these books provide quotations about the country, a cultural description of the country, a section on doing business in the country (what is acceptable; what attitudes to expect), legal concerns, a list of major companies in the country, a description of the geography, a brief chronology of the history,Website link and a section on native behavior.  A website affiliated with the authors is http://www.getcustoms.com.
Library reference bookThe International Traveler's Guide to Doing Business in Latin America
Green Library REF HC125.M63
via World of Information/Walden Publishing		 1997
Library reference bookRules of the Game:  Global Business Protocol
Green Library REF HF5389.L43
via Thomson Executive Pr.		 1996 While listing by country some "local rules" at the end of the book, most of the information is organized by topic, with broad applications and how to learn the local practices without making major gaffes.  Regional practices are talked about, as well as such topics as businesswomen, ethics, and hospitality.
Website link U.S. State Dept., Country & Regions page
including Background Notes
Bureau of Public Affairs, Dept. of State		 (check url date) Provides access to pages related to State Dept. information about other courntries and regions.
Website link Arab Culture and Civilization
via NITLE		 (check url date)   The National Institue for Technology and Liberal Education produces this site.
Website link Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library
via Australian National University		 (check url date)   A major resource for Asian studies, albeit with a crowded, oversized front page.  Includes links by type of resource/medium, topics, and country.        [caaiac] 
Website link Business Culture.Com
via BusinessCulture.com		 (check url date) Includes pages on doing business in many different countries, ranging from Argentina to Yemen, with information specifically on the culture and customs. 
Website link Career Journal
via WSJ/Window on the World		 (check url date) Includes business customs for 26 countries (including the U.S.)
Website link Country Studies
Library of Congress		 (check url date) This series provides in-depth descriptions of countries, their regions, cities, and cultures.
Website link Digital South Asia Library:  Online Dictionaries
  via University of Chicago/Center for Research Libraries 		Varies   The Digital South Asia Library is a project of the Center for Research Libraries and hosted by the University of Chicago.  "The Digital South Asia Library provides digital materials for reference and research on South Asia to scholars, public officials, business leaders, and other users."  This is a megasite with links to reference sources (including language dictionaries), photograph collections, atlases & maps, statistics, bibliographies, periodical indexes, and other online resources.        [caaiac] 
Website link Embassy.org:  the electronic embassy
via Embassy.org		 (check url date) A direct link to embassies in Washington, D.C., with business directories.  Many of the Embassy web sites have instructions on doing business in their country.
Website link Executive Planet: Business etiquette and culture in U.S . top trading partner nations
via Embassy.org		 (check url date) Includes sites for 35 countries (including U.S.) with business etiquette and culture, with a special page for women.
Website link Federation of International Trade Associations
(check url date) Select "Entering International markets" then, near the bottom of that page, "Cultural & Localization Issues" for links to useful business procedures and customs.  
Website link Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada
(check url date)  
Website link Getting Through Customs
via getcustoms		 (check url date) . By the authors of Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands, this site updates their publications on business and cultural customs.
Website link Hofstede Dimension of Culture Scales* (Please see note.)
Dr. Michael Voris, Troy State University		 (check url date) This table gives ratings for 5 "dimensions" of cultures (Power Distance, Individualism, Uncertainty Avoidance, Masculinity, Long term orientation) in most countries.  No source information or explanation is provided.  See:  Geert Hofstede Analysis for explanation and criticism, as well as Dr. Hofstede's background.
Website link Intercultural U
InterculturalU		 (check url date)   Self-described as an "online community of interculturalists," this sites provides some free information as well as a subscribed membership and other for-pay information.  Replaced Dr. William Hart's Intercultural Relations website. 
Website link International Business Etiquette and Manners
International Business Center .com		 (check url date) A guide to business etiquette in various countries and regions.
Website link PWCGlobal.
via PriceWaterhouseCoopers		 (check url date) Some material from this site is free, other is for a price.  Many of the countries have information on how to do business in their country.
Website link Sarai:  South Asia Resource Access on the Internet
  via Columbia University Libraries 		Varies   A major collection of resources available through the internet and related to South Asian studies.  Links are arranged by country, organization, and topic.        [caaiac] 
Website link Web of Culture
web of culture		 (check url date) A subscription-based site with free access to: Accessibility, Books, Capitals, Country Names, Definitions,Dictionaries, Gestures, and ISO Country Codes. Much more is available if you are willing to pay.
Website link The World Fact Book
Central Intelligence Agency		 (check url date) This series provides summary data about the countries of the world.
Return to the top of the page.Country Ratings & Risk Analyses:
Library subscription database Global Market Information Database (GMID)
via Euromonitor		 Current   This very large database includes both analytical reports and statistical data, especially about consumer markets.  In addition to data presentations, provides search capabilities for country, consumer, industry, and major transnational corporation information and reports.   
Library subscription database Jane's Intelligence Review
via Jane's Information Group		 1993 - present

  This publication identifies transnational security risks before they hit the headlines.  First-hand reports from correspondents across the world are combined with analysis from technical and subject experts to give you advance warning of step-changes in risk.

  Only 10 users at a time can access this database.

  You can not browse this publication by date. In order to take advantage of the archive (1993-present) you need to use Search feature.        caaiab 

Library subscription annualAfrica Review
Green Library REF HC501.A532
via World of Information/Walden Publishing		 Most recent Covering the countries in the regions listed in the titles, these annual publications provide basic facts, summary of current conditions, 4 risk assessments, outlook, business customs, and a basic business directory (with websites) for each country.
Library subscription annualAmericas Review
Green Library REF HC121.L2713
via World of Information/Walden Publishing		 Most recent
Library subscription annualAsia & Pacific Review