|
Links for International Research
Download this list as a Microsoft Word document
http://ashem.bus.indiana.edu/~ipweb/pedagogy.htm This site, at The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, groups several sites relevant to international business. From here, you can access the following sites: 1. CIBERweb http://ciber.centers.purdue.edu This site links all the CIBERs from around the United States. The site also contains links to CIBERweb home page, Personal CIBER, Events, Research, and Discussions, among others. 2. IU CIBER http://bus.indiana.edu/ipweb/buslang.htm This is the main page for the IU CIBER. On it you will find a program directory, upcoming events, staff directory, and explanation of what CIBER is and does. 3. MSU CIBER http://ciber.bus.msu.edu/busres.htm This site links international business and country information in a logical, easy to use format. Information is quickly obtained by using the on-site search engine. Links found on the page include: - News/Periodicals--Domestic (US) http://fuji/stanford/edu/jguide/ Among the topics concerning Japan that can be found on this site are references; indices and guides; science and technology; business, economics, and finance; language and culture; politics and government; history and geography. This site, run by the University of Texas, provides an extensive number of sources for information on Latin American studies. It bills itself as the most complete library of Latin American studies on the WWW. Below is the index for the site: Country Directory Argentina Subject Directory African Diaspora LANIC Projects ARL Project Regional Resources Latin America Global Resources International Organizations Brint is a very comprehensive site that offers links to a wide range of data. For a complete list of international information available, go to: http://brint.com/International.htm Table of Contents Information Search International Languages & Translation http://www.sfsu.edu/~ibuswww/balas/weblinks.htm The BALAS web links page contains links to a variety of sources, including: NAFTANet--provides information, telecommunications, and consultative services in electronic commerce, data interchange, and marketing on the WWW. Naftalab--provides information on technology transfer, telecommunications and information, economics, education, health, and regional planning. Latinoweb--serves as a virtual information center for Latino businesses, non-profit organizations, and the community. ECLAC--the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean headquartered in Satiago, Chile. U.S./Mexico Border Information--provides a starting point for researching border-related Internet resources. Border Trade Institute--provides data on trade flows across the U.S./Mexico border. Mexis On-Line Service--contains several links to free documents on various topics, such as agribusiness, banking, economics, franchising, NAFTA, etc. INEGI--Instituto Nacional de Estadistica, Geografica, e Informatica Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)--links to periodicals in Latin America on the web; an online database; online versions of "Economic and Social Progress in Latin America"; "Development Policy"; etc. National Association of Export Companies--NEXCO, established in 1965 as a non-profit membership organization dedicated to acting as the clearinghouse, forum, and information provider and network for professional exporters, service providers, and entrepreneurs. Assist International--is the premier international trade promotion and consulting firm specializing in providing information and resources for today's global traders, importers, exporters, and entrepreneurs. ExportFree--a database of free and otherwise inexpensive tools and resources for exporters. It is a joint marketed service of Assist International and IMEX Exchange, Inc. ExportFAQ--provides answers to the most commonly asked international trade questions. The Institute of Management and Administration (IOMA)--provides information services for professional and is a guide to domestic and international business resources on the WWW. Government Servers--lists international, national, regional, and local governmental and government-related serves on the Internet. Tradebase--is an electronic trade information sharing center designed to serve as a clearinghouse to merge the vast array of trade information available from both the public and private sectors. Back to Top II. Multi-Nation Organizations
UNESCO provides information that students can use in class projects, assignments, and other research efforts. Below is a sampling of links on the UNESCO site: About UNESCO This site provides information relevant to the World Bank. Much of the information is for sale, however selected data are provided free of charge. The site index lists: News, Publications, Countries and Regions, Doing Business with the Bank, and Special Interest Topics. Under Special Interest Topics are: "The Year 2000 Problem", "World Development Indicators," and "World Bank Partnerships." Several tables from the publication, World Development Indicators, are provided free of charge. What is the OECD? The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development is a Paris-based intergovernmental organization whose purpose is to provide its 29 Member countries with a forum in which governments can compare their experiences, discuss the problems they share, and seek solutions which can then be applied within their own national contexts. The Organization is thus entirely at the service of its Member countries. It forms a homogeneous entity in that each Member country is committed to the principles of the market economy and pluralistic democracy. This site offers statistics, news and events and free documents. It is an excellent source for country data on its member countries. The statistics include: Economic Indicators, National Accounts, Leading Indicators of Industry and Services, Purchasing Power Parities, and International Trade in Goods and Services to mention a few. It also offers search capability. The World Trade Organization's official web site offers up-to-date information on the international trading system, its rules, and how it works. Who is it for? Anyone interested in these issues: from students, people in business, and the general public, to delegates in Geneva, officials in capitals, and other trade specialists. Information on the site ranges from introductions to the issues to in-depth material for specialists. What can you find here? A choice of 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. Make your choice from the buttons on the home page. What's new? The homepage's central panel features the latest developments in the WTO. An introduction to the WTO for non-specialists: This section is called "About the WTO". It's in six sections covering over 40 web pages. It includes: basic principles, the agreements, disputes in the WTO, future work, developing countries in the WTO, and how the organization operates. Links to this section are at the top of the homepage and many other pages. Explanations and guides focusing on specific aspects of WTO work: Many of these can be downloaded and installed on your computer for future reference. Legal texts and thousands of WTO working documents: They are added to the site's document database daily. Trade disputes in the WTO: Panel and appeals reports are available on the site the minute they are made public. New WTO agreements: such as the recently-concluded negotiations on telecommunications, information technology equipment and financial services. WTO meetings and conferences: Summaries and documents. Trade and developing countries: Issues and documents dealing specifically with developing and least developed countries Trade policy reviews: Accounts of the WTO's regular reviews of its members' trade policies. How do you find all this material? At the top of all principal pages are: links to "About the WTO" (the introduction to the WTO), a map of the site, a registration form (optional, to give us an idea of who you are and what you're interested in), and a choice of languages. The top banner also includes "search" to help you track down webpages containing specific key words. From time to time the top banner on the homepage also includes a special link. This year (1998) is the 50th anniversary of the multilateral trading system. Click on the anniversary logo to reach information about the occasion, including an assessment of the achievements of the system, and a short slideshow. At the side of all principal pages: blue and brown buttons help you jump easily from one part of the site to another. You can choose a topic or sector, or pick a resource. Blue buttons link to information on the key sectors of activity covered by the WTO. Brown buttons lead to different types of information resources. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was formed in 1989 in response to the growing interdependence among Asia-Pacific economies. Begun as an informal dialogue group with limited participation, APEC has since become the primary regional vehicle for promoting open trade and practical economic cooperation. Its goal is to advance Asia-Pacific economic dynamism and sense of community. The Asia-Pacific is experiencing the most striking economic growth in the world. It is a major contributor to global prosperity and stability. Today, APEC includes all the major economies of the region and the most dynamic, fastest growing economies in the world. APEC's 18 member economies had a combined Gross Domestic Product of over US$13 trillion in 1995, approximately 55 percent of total world income and 46 percent of global trade This site is a major source of information about APEC and its member countries. Back to Top III. ASIA/PACIFIC REGION This site includes the following topics:
http://www.jetro.org/biz1.html There are currently 366 individual market reports in this fully search-able, free database. More reports will be added soon! These market reports, which range from a few pages to over 50 pages, are produced and made available by JETRO in order to provide information on the Japanese market to non-Japanese exporters and investors. http://www.jetro.go.jp/cgi-bin/pid/pid/cgi http://www.jetro.org/biz5.html a. How to do business in Japan b. Japanese business environment and market characteristics c. Japanese agencies providing services to U.S. companies d. Japanese government procurement offers e. How U.S. companies are winning new markets in Japan f. Video g. Publication h. JETRO's export to Japan and investment-focused services http://www.jetro.org/linx.html China Gate is an open access Internet site designed to offer an interactive connection to China trade, news, and culture. China Gate serves the International Community interested in research, business contacts, and cultural and travel profiles of the Chinese community around the world. China Gate is not affiliated with any government organization. Reference information is listed and viewed free of charge. Below is a sample of topics that can be found on this site. News/Reference Top News China Hong Kong Standard--China Headlines The on-line edition of this English-language newspaper published in New Delhi provides daily news updates. Coverage of India's recent nuclear tests, as well as the regional and global reactions to them, has been extensive. The site has compiled all of the nuclear-related articles into a special section for easy reference. Sections for international, national, sports and other subjects each have a front page with paragraph-long article summaries. After browsing the summaries, you can click to summon the full text of any article. You can also follow a link to visit the Times's sister publication, Economic Times, for business and financial news. This electronic outpost of the Indian government serves as a jumping-off point to information about Parliament and India's various ministries. Those interested in investments or business opportunities in India can pore over the nation's annual budget report or read economic data and projections. Below the level of the national government, you'll also find pages devoted to India's individual states and union territories. The newest addition to this trade group's site is a section called Sanctions Hotline. The section, created to give businesses information about economic sanctions triggered by India's nuclear-weapons tests, is unabashedly pro-government–the slogan at the top of the page proclaims, "Business As Usual." Despite the tone, the site does feature specifics on the sanctions, including reports on the expected effects upon various industries. The following sites are either based in Asia or have a strong Asian flavor. AUSTRALIA Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library Australian National University maintains a prodigious list of sites dealing with all the countries in Asia. The emphasis is on political, economic and academic sites, but this really is the place to go if you want to know how to find sites dealing with, say, North Korea. OzLit Peter and Mareya Schmidt have put together an amazing page on Australian literature. There's an index of Australian authors, a best-seller list, literary news and book reviews. They also have a terrific list of other literary sites, many of which we hadn't encountered before. CHINA China the Beautiful Professor Emeritus Dr. Ming L. Pei has a winner here: a great resource on Chinese literature, art, and history. China News Digest Energetic volunteers provide breaking news on China. They strive for impartiality, reporting the news in a straightforward manner. News about China Excellent source for finding where to look on the Web for information about Greater China. Not just boring lists, but useful descriptions of all the sites. HONG KONG Hong Kong Weather Underground This site has useful and real-time information on current weather and travelers' forecasts for Asia. Hong Kong Observatory An informative weather site. This site includes typhoon alerts as well as weather for coastal waters and aviation. Cathay Pacific This site contains ticket reservations, travel tips, destination hot spots, and general information on Cathay's services. Chinese University of Hong Kong Contains information on Web sites not only in Asia, but throughout the world. Political and Economic Risk Consultancy his site contains interesting and well-done reports on country risk for most Asian nations. Fidelity Investments On this site, you can track performance of Fidelity mutual funds and read the fund managers' views of where the markets are headed. Jardine Fleming Unit Trusts This site gives an overview of all JF funds and lets users request information on line. The Corner City Guide This is an entertainment site that provides restaurant and movie reviews. Hong Kong--City of Life This is the site of the Hong Kong Tourist Association. Netvigator This is Hong Kong Telecom's interactive service. Users can order groceries and flowers on-line, as well as obtain world and business news. PAN ASIA Han-Shan Tang Books This site for the London bookseller offers and extensive on-line catalog. Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts This site offers special rates on Asian hotels and resorts. SINGAPORE Asia One A collection of excellent sites from Singapore Press Holdings, such as Straits Times Interactive as well as Business Times Online. All these pages are updated frequently. Singapore Airlines From flight schedules to special holiday offers to news about SIA's Changi Airport home base. The Singapore Airlines site offers a good introduction to the Lion City. THAILAND Asian Institute of Technology This institution is based in Bangkok, but it has a lot of useful information on Southeast Asia, including maps. Back to Top IV. Miscellaneous Information Sources
CARL is an electronic database of library materials. You may have CARL available in your library but, if not, you can access it at the address above. Among the services that CARL provides the one that is very useful to the international marketing researcher is UnCover which is a list of a vast number of business and academic journals. You can access the index of each journal(the current issue and archive issues)to determine if there are articles you want to read. You can then go to your library or order through Carl the articles you want. UnCover can also be search by author and topic. If you are not familiar with CARL's UnCover, visit the site and learn more about it. http://www.baclass.panam.edu/global/index.html The Global SIG Web site includes upcoming events, links to related sites, links to on-line international business courses, and other information. This is a good site to find information on conferences and special programs. http://www.cba.hawaii.edu/AIB/resource/links.htm This site provides international business links organized by country and geographic region. The subgroups titled Japan, Aisa/Pacific, Canada, and Europe have at least ten links to specific sources. The site also has a International Business Research Index where research articles can be searched by author, title, topic (key word) and /or journal. Back to Top V. United States Government
The ITDS system is being developed to improve trade procedures, trade promotion, trade policy development, and trade statistics to benefit both the Public and the Government. The site includes the following: International Trade and Transport Advisor (ITTA)The IT&T Advisor is a WWW application under development to assist those in the international trade community by providing basic information on international trade. This site will identify Federal government procedures on international trade and the rules and regulations required to import, export, finance, and transport international transactions. Additionally, the IT&T Advisor will provide resources available from the public sector that can assist you with your trading requirements. THE EXPORT ADVISOR provides the following links: Basic Exporting Instructions THE IMPORT ADVISOR provides the following links: Basic Importing Instructions ITA oversees the operations of four principal units: The Commercial Service, which provides business counseling to U.S. exporters in 83 domestic offices and 134 overseas offices in 69 countries. Trade Development, whose industry sector specialists provide information and analysis to U.S. exporters, policymakers and all trade negotiators. Market Access and Compliance, whose country experts provide invaluable market analysis to U.S. business. Import Administration, which safeguards the American economy from unfairly priced imports. The Office of Trade and Economic Analysis (OTEA), a department of the ITA, conducts a comprehensive program of data development, dissemination, and research and analysis on international and domestic trade and investment issues to support trade promotion and trade policy responsibilities of Trade Development, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce and U.S. Government organizations and officials. The office also coordinates the trade policy implementation activities of the Trade Development unit. Some of information provided by the OTEA is listed below. U.S. Foreign Trade Highlights U.S. Foreign Trade Update Foreign Trade Reference Room Trade Policy Information System State Export Data Exports by state to the world and selected markets for 1987-1997. (Downloadable files available). Metropolitan Area Exports An export performance report on over 250 U.S. cities for 1993-1996 (Downloadable files available). WHAT'S NEW Updates of all information listed above are reported here. Back to Top VI. EUROPE
This site offers a comprehensive guide to European Union issues. Each of the institutions of the EU can be accessed as well as basic information on the EU. The policies section provides access by subject to legal instruments in force, legislative activity in progress, implementation of common policies, EU grants and loans, statistics and publications. It also provides access to press releases from the EU institutions, the daily ECU rate, the latest statistics and other news. Back to Top VII. LATIN AMERICA
This site ranges from typical tourist information to important sources of information on culture, politics, and history. Visit the index for a comprehensive view of what is in this site. An especially interesting link is Unusual Mexico Links listed on the homepage, which will offer a variety of links to other sources on Mexico. Latin Trade Your Business Source for Latin America Who Are We? We are devoted to Latin America & the Caribbean. http://www.idrc.ca/lacro/inventigacion/mercosur.html http://www.mac.doc.gov/nafta/nafta2.htm Office of NAFTA & Inter-American Affairs Market Access and Compliance Our Mission A primary objective of the Office of NAFTA and Inter-American Affairs (ONA) is to provide accurate and timely information to U.S. exporters experiencing market access barriers in Canada or Mexico. In an effort to better serve the business community, questions regarding commercial and economic conditions in Mexico or Canada, including tariff rates, are now being handled by our Trade Information Center, and our nationwide U.S. Export Assistance Centers. You can reach the Trade Information Center or nearest Export Center by phone at 1-800-872-8723. Facing trade barriers? Playing field not level? Our new Center is the place for YOU! We are committed to helping the U.S. exporting community overcome market access barriers. Please visit the Trade Compliance Center's website for further information on what the Department of Commerce can do for you. Our Clients Our mandate is to assist U.S. companies, especially small and medium-sized, who are having difficulty doing business with Mexico and Canada, including guidance on trade policy issues and business practices. Our Services Market Access and Compliance Counseling: If you have a unique market access problem or issue not covered in our materials, our trade specialists are available to discuss, in more detail, NAFTA, as well as trade related issues outside the framework of the Agreement. Our business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time, on weekdays. Speakers' Bureau: ONA Staff is available to speak to business audiences on a variety of topics, including: "NAFTA Facts" Information Hotline: ONA responds to thousands of business inquiries each month. To respond to this high volume of requests, we established "NAFTA Facts," an automated information system which can send a wide variety of NAFTA information to your fax machine. Access NAFTA Facts to view the menu and a sampling of documents available on the system. This system is very popular with our customers who use it frequently to stay up to date on various trade related issues affecting Canada and Mexico. We consider "NAFTA Facts" to be the "first step" in our market access and compliance counseling process. Types of information available through this Page include: - Latest Additions to the NAFTA Home Page - The NAFTA Text - NAFTA: What It Means for U.S. Consumers NAFTA Advisory Committee on Private Commercial Disputes |