International business resources

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Asia-Pacific.com
External web link: opens in a new browser window http://www.asia-pacific.com
A very good web site for users interested in business and economics in Asia and the Pacific Rim. It offers an assortment of resources, news, and data. The site links to respected media sources throughout the region including Singapore Business Times, Jakarta Post, and The Australian, as well as in-depth journal articles, and book reviews, tables of contents, and purchasing information. Data analysis includes links to economic sources, company annual reports, and trade reports. Users are also invited to send their questions and queries to Asia-Pacific.com's panel of experts.
Austrade
AustradeExternal web link: opens in a new browser window http://www.austrade.gov.au
A government sponsored site, Austrade provides export and investment services to Australian companies. The country and industry resources on their website might also be of interest to IB researchers.
4C - Fourcee
External web link: opens in a new browser window http://www.fourcee.nl
Fourcee specialises in strategic advice on how to connect international strategy with corporate culture. They pay attention to the role of multinational teams and international brands. Opportunities for graduates to make use of some internet tools.
GlobaledgeInternational Business Resources on the WWW
External web link: opens in a new browser window http://globaledge.msu.edu/ibrd/ibrd.asp
International business resources site maintained by MSU-CIBER (Center for International Business Education and Research of the Michigan State University). This site has links to hundreds of other web pages and has evaluated thousands of pages for their usefulness. Links to numerous magazines, academic journals and newspapers from all over the world can be found here (6 for Brazil alone!). The site also includes a wealth of regional or country specific information, statistical data, government resources, international trade information, company directories and information on culture and travel.
International Business Resource Connection (IBRC)
External web link: opens in a new browser window http://www.ibrc.business.ku.edu/
IBRCInternational business and trade resources site maintained by KU-CIBER (Center for International Business Education and Research of the University of Kansas). The site is aimed at small and medium-sized companies who want to broaden their international business skills and explore available business opportunities. The site also includes a wealth of regional or country specific information, statistical data, government resources, international trade information, company directories and information on culture and travel.
International Trade Web Resources (FITA)
FITAExternal web link: opens in a new browser window http://www.fita.org/index.html
Extensive searchable database of international trade web resources, annotated and indexed. Main categories: Entering International Markets, International Finance, Transportation and Logistics, Codes, Standards and Conversion, Government and Multi-lateral Organizations, Legal Resources for International Business, Trade and Economic Statistics, Trade Issues, Language and Translation, Business Travel Guide, Regional Resources and Multi-lateral Trading Areas, International Trade Associations (incl. Chambers of Commerce), Business Publications.
World Factbook
External web link: opens in a new browser window http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/
A great website if you want to quickly verify some basic country facts.