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Free on-line translation service. Translates from Spanish, German, Dutch, French, Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese, and Portuguese to English, and from English to these other languages.
A massive 225-country database available in country- and topic-specific report form covering culture, business culture, business practices, marketing, travel, communications, trade, trade documentation, business, media, demographics, and more. Modest download fees from $5 to $25 per report.
The online version of the monthly magazine for business travelers featuring country profiles, plus hotel, airline, and special perks information.
The U.S. Government's site for disease control and global immunization information.
Published by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). An excellent reference for general country-by-country information. Covers the people, government, economy, transportation, defense and communications of other countries. Contains maps and helpful appendices.
U.S. Department of State country information sheets apprising travelers of current events and dangers affecting international travel safety. Also contact information for US consulates abroad.
Links to United States embassies and consulates worldwide.
Microsoft's online travel service featuring a fare finder, discounts, destination information, vacation packages, maps, global guidebook search, accommodations, transportation and travel merchandise.
Foreign languages for travelers, including electronic speaking dictionaries and translation software. Also, information provided on worldwide hotels and currency exchange rates.
A 175-country travel and business information resource for the international business communicator and traveler. Contains pragmatic information on communications, mobile connectivity, business services, technical support, business culture, travel facts, color maps and city centers for each country. Subscription-based.
A major supplier of mobile connectivity and technology products for business travelers.
Comprehensive supplier of computer and telephone interface products and accessories. Also has online tech support for products.
Specializing in maps, Maps.com provides digital maps, travel guides and gear, an online map store, driving directions and an address locator.
A major mail order supplier of tech and non-tech travel products. Many mobile connectivity products. They also have an excellent print catalog you can order through their Web site.
A travel guide to many destinations around the world, mostly aimed at the budget and adventure traveler, but with many helpful tips and insights useful to the businessperson.
Comprehensive site with up-to-date information on embassies, consulates, and visa requirements worldwide.
Major supplier of mobile computing cases and accessories.
TeleAdapt is a major worldwide supplier of mobile connectivity products for the business traveler, such as electrical and telephone plug adapters and much more.
TDS is a leading visa and passport processing agency. Clients include travel professionals, tour operators, and cruise lines, as well as corporate and individual international travelers. TDS specializes in travel that involves visas for more than one country.
Online travel service with air, hotel, and car reservations, maps, weather, currency converter, electronic ticketing, destination guide, consolidator fares, travel agency locator and travel headlines.
Supplier of useful items of travel gear as well as mobile connectivity products. See photos of how the products work and order them online.
Create driving directions and maps, or purchase maps on this Web site.
Features an interactive world atlas and information on local time worldwide for countries around the world.
A extensive travel site with key information for most countries, including some business protocol and contact information. Contains separate guides relating to cities, weather, airports, events; also, has an online bookstore.
An air freight industry Web site containing listings of airlines, cargo handling agents, sales agents, airports, cargo agents, freight forwarders, couriers, services and supplies.
Big marketplace for global trade and a leading provider of online marketing services for importers and exporters. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the service covers more than 200 countries worldwide. Trade leads can be bought and sold; the leads are organized and searchable by business types and categories.
AllBusiness.com is an online media and e-commerce company, helping entrepreneurs, small and growing businesses, consultants and business professionals save time and money by addressing real-world business questions and presenting practical solutions. The site offers resources including how-to articles, business forms, contracts and agreements, expert advice, blogs, business news, business directory listings, product comparisons, business guides, a small business association and more.
Japan-based web site containing comprehensive news, as well as many categories of links relating to importing/exporting, travelling, or investing in Asia.
Apply online for duty-free and tax-free temporary entry of merchandise, including commercial samples, professional equipment and items for trade shows into participating foreign countries. 24-hour turnaround is often possible.
A business portal providing trade leads, company information and contacts, import and export information, individual country guides, a directory of World Trade Centers, and more.
A newswire service listing the day's business headlines in industry-specific categories. Also provides news on current and upcoming trade shows.
Long time international trade journalist Michael White's excellent international trade and business news e-letter and Web site. Reports news from broad sources throughout California (USA), the USA and the world on developments, trends, and activities that impact California and international trade activities.
Control risk by controlling the insurance on shipments; obtain Customs bonds; find out what is available for freight forwarders, customs brokers and shippers. Note: goods imported into the US must clear US Customs under a US Customs Bond. A great website for staying current on e-bond developments in ACE (Automated Commercial Environment).
Provides links to web sites of ports and terminals around the world and contains information on vessel traffic and cargo types that individual ports allow.
Includes rules, regulations, tariffs, trade opportunities, finance, management, transportation, resource and travel information. The 3,500 members come from every corner of the world and include embassies, government agencies, trade associations, companies, firms and individuals.
Directories cover air freight, shipping, rail freight, trucking, specialized transportation, logistics management, customs brokers, international trade, export documentation and licensing, letters of credit, etc.
Website includes indexes, business publications, financial information services, investor relations, Wall Street Journal services, press releases and a directory.
Online database containing about 20,000 tradeshow and exhibition dates worldwide with detailed exhibition particulars, around 6,000 organisers and over 2,000 exhibition centres.
Provides over 1,000 links to websites related to international trade. The site has a useful page called "The Trading Hub: Import and Export Trade Leads from Around the World."
A global B2B trade portal that helps companies around the world expand their business beyond their own borders. The service helps manufacturers, exporters, and companies planning to export to market themselves cost-effectively on a global scale by providing qualified foreign buyers with information about their products and services. Also helps importers to locate their product sourcing from around the world. Trade leads can be posted on the site.
A guide to Web sites around the world, arranged by language in topic-specific directories. Provides links to interesting Web sites, especially those not written in English. The site is organized according to subject matter within each language: business, culture, online publications and e-zines (electronic magazines), index (lists of sites in this online language community), leisure, jobs, shopping and travel.
Part of the University of Indiana's Kelley School of Business. Menu-driven utility that lets you target by country or industry. Returns online links.
Membership-based organization made up of individuals and organizations worldwide. Through its WorldView service, GBN brings this network together through: meetings and events; learning journeys; the GBN Book Club; and publications, commentary, and conversations. Services also include consulting and customized offerings as well as scenario training.
Links to trade information. Includes regional and country information. Maintained by the Center for International Business Education and Research of Michigan State University (USA).
Site of the Thomas Global Register, an extensive and regularly update directory of worldwide industrial product information. Visitors can search for over 700,000 industrial suppliers, organized by 11,000 industrial product classifications, in 10 languages, and from 28 countries. Companies are listed free of charge.
Directory of links to organizations related to global trade, transportation, and logistics. Site is published and maintained by the University of Washington. Links are organized under the following categories: Global Trade, Transportation, Air, Shipping, Ports, Railways, Trucking and GPS, Logistics, Software & Technology, Communications, News/ Periodicals/ Journals, Organizations, Legislation, Universities & Colleges, Public Sector, Private Sector.
Dedicated to promoting international trade on the Internet. The site offers publications, informational links, marketing/business consulting services, and joint venture information.
InfoAmericas provides market research, competitive intelligence and strategic consulting services throughout Latin America. Delivers on-the-ground research and intelligence capabilities. In English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
The ICC represents businesses and chambers of commerce worldwide and facilitates contacts with intergovernmental organizations and other international bodies. The ICC also is the source of important publications on international banking, letters of credit and mediation.
Official Web site of the IMF includes news releases, publications, fund rates, data standards and index.
The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the technical cooperation agency of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) for operational, enterprise-oriented aspects of trade development. The ITC supports the business sectors of developing and transition economies. The site provides global programs, advisory and training services, information sources, and tools and products.
A listing of internet service providers (ISPs) and their service parameters within a specified country; listings include Web links to the individual ISP sites.
The daily Journal of Commerce online. Includes a plenitude of information about trade.
Originating in Switzerland, this worldwide business group publishes a database of more than 1.9 million companies in 70 countries, referenced by 54,000 product and service keywords, 750,000 trade names, and 3.5 million executive names. Provides contact information, financial profiles, and lists of company products. General leads are free; specific information is fee-based. Also publishes 50 CD-ROMs.
The LogisticsWorld Directory? offers service and contact information from various companies and organizations in the transportation, logistics, and supply chain industry. Directory listings are free. The site includes the following categories: Transportation, Logistics, Freight, Trucking, Software, Consulting, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Import/Export, technology, Manufacturing, Services, Trade/Finance, International, and others.
Internationally known for research on foreign trade data. MISER has developed the only non-Federal contributions to the National Trade Data Bank (NTDB). MISER has also developed an MIS system for foreign trade data to help potential exporters locate the best foreign markets for their products.
Web site about the North American Free Trade Agreement provided by the U.S. International Trade Administration.
Official site of the National Association of FTZs, including descriptions of FTZs and how to establish one. Provides case studies, an event calendar, a member directory and a listing of zones and subzones in the U.S.
The National Technical Information Service is the Federal Government's central source for the sale of scientific, technical, engineering, and related business information produced by or for the U.S. Government and complementary material from international sources.
Comprehensive source and reference for international business activities -- from information collection and strategy development through tactical implementation. PANGAEA.NET is the online service of PANGAEA®, International Consultants, a global consultancy with expertise in strategic positioning, branding, competitive intelligence, multicultural advertising and consumer psychographics for the largest consumer products/services companies in the world.
PIERS maintains the most comprehensive database of import/export information on cargoes moving through ports in the U.S., Mexico, Latin America, and Asia. Collects data from over 25,000 bills of lading every day. PIERS helps in finding new suppliers, new markets and new business opportunities; benchmarking performance against the competition; defending intellectual property against infringement and counterfeiting; understanding international trade trends and forecasts; supporting strategic decision-making; and arbitrating trade disputes. Part of the Commonwealth Business Media, Inc.
Contains a directory organized by continent, trade zone, and name of business, with links to "gateway" business search/portal sites all over the world. Intended for Importers, Exporters, Traders and Distributors.
A directory with links for seaports, port authorities and port industry information for the Western Hemisphere.
Helps companies worldwide to make business contacts and gain new markets, partners, and customers overseas. Divided into three sections: Exporters, Importers, and Services. Free registration.
An international trade Web site funded by the California Export Assistance Center and the U.S. Department of Commerce provides information on trade leads, market and industry research, events and trade shows, trade tutorial and other information.
Leading online resource for the trade show and exhibition industry worldwide, with the most widely consulted internet database containing data on more than 15,000 trade shows and conferences and more than 30,000 seminars.
Tradezone.com provides international trade services for manufacturers, importers/exporters, trade service businesses and opportunity seekers. Includes import-export trade leads, the International Traders Bulletin Board, traders Web sites and Web site advertising services. Contains a Global Trade Lead database that can be searched for leads or in which company information can be placed free of charge.
Official site of the United Nations.
Member-based organization for senior-level executive women worldwide. Provides executive women with direct and personal connections to an elite group of peers, thought leaders, and some of the world's most renowned business executives and change agents. Members exchange views on critical business issues and share tools that impact the bottom line.
The World Bank, headquartered in Washington D.C., provides loans, policy advice, technical assistance and knowledge sharing services to low and middle income countries to reduce poverty.
A listing of chambers of commerce worldwide. Contains additional resources relating to international trade. Includes over 12,000 registered Chambers of Commerce and Industry & Boards of Trade (CCIs).
A complete listing of world trade centers worldwide, their services and membership information.
Official Web site of the WTO contains trade topics, resources, and membership information.
Source of news and information for US companies doing business in the global marketplace. Targeted to U.S. executives shipping and sourcing worldwide. Core coverage areas include: banking, finance and insurance; cargo transportation and logistics; economic development; technology; international marketing and protocol; foreign exchange; tips on travel; cultural considerations; political risk analysis; and demographics.
Worldwide publisher of professional books, CD-ROMs, Internet-based applications, and databases for international trade.
A major subscriber-based (also available by license) online resource for international trade consisting of 50 data sets. Includes the entire contents of the Dictionary of International Trade, complete USA import an export requirements, USA denied parties list, BIS requirements, more than 3000 trade terms translated into eight languages, ports and airports of the world, ocean and air shipping containers, import and export documentation requirements for countries of the world, measurement converters and a great deal more. Subscription-based.
Contains the European Business Directory, which can be searched to find and contact suppliers, and the EuroPages Marketplace, which can be used to sell or buy used and new equipment, discontinued stock, or promotional affairs. Covers 600,000 companies in 35 European countries. In 25 languages.
Site of the European Union. Many links and menus relating to doing business in the EU. In all EU languages.
German site containing a useful menu of links to customs authorities in Europe and North America, as well as to international anti-fraud organizations.
Site of the Delegation of the European Commission to the U.S. Includes links relating to doing business and business news, as well as comprehensive links to EU-related web sites.
Eurostat's mission is to provide the European Union with a high-quality statistical information service to enable comparisons between countries and regions. The site also includes a comprehensive news service.
The U.S. government's NAFTA site. In addition to law and regulations, contains news, export assistance, and additional resources.
Published by the Latin American Network Information Center of the University of Texas. Has academic resources, documents and publications, news, and other NAFTA-related resources. In English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Official site of the NAFTA Secretariat. Provides English, Spanish, and French versions.
Global Import/Export Brokers?, an Texas-based import/export brokerage, specializes in linking international buyers and sellers. Offers custom product searches, international market research and export management services.
Comprehensive Web site covering topics related to doing business in Argentina.
A search engine for Argentina with links to other search engines. Links are usually in Spanish.
Latinworld provides links to business information in Argentina, as well as North, Central and South American countries, the Caribbean, and Spain.
A Web site for companies interested in exporting to or importing from Argentina and the Mercosur countries.
The Australian Trade Commission online; includes export and investment information, international business guide, general information, supplier database, Austrade offices, trade shows, importing from Australia and a link to the Australian stock exchange.
Searchable collection of detailed information on services, travel, trade
policy, and foreign policy.
Marketing information service based on details of internationally traded goods. Up-to-date information on thousands of products, covering imports and exports for a wide range of countries. Offers reports providing a vast range of international trade statistics. TradeData reports assist you in identifying market opportunities, monitoring competitors, identifying new sources of cheaper material inputs, monitoring growth, volatility and seasonal behavior, assessing possible dumping of imported products, and monitoring price/quantity relationships.
An Australian search engine, with the largest online database of searchable information on Australia.
An index of company names and Austrian business information, including: marketing, legal, investment, business travel, addresses and on-line services.
An Austrian Web search engine in German for various categories including business.
Overview of exporting and importing companies, links to importers and detailed company profiles.
A quick find guide (in French and Flemish) to companies, searchable by product, service, or company name, with identical local sites for the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
A comprehensive Belgian search engine and directory, available in French, Flemish, and English versions.
The National Law Center for Inter-American free trade provides links to Bolivia's Central Bank, Bolivian statistics, business information, country information, industrial and commercial information and law.
This Web site for Bolivia includes business, communications, government, and travel links, as well as a chat room and classifieds.
Latinworld provides links to business information in Bolivia, as well as North, Central and South American countries, the Caribbean, and Spain.
A Brazilian business to business directory for products and services; includes a business center for companies interested in buying, business opportunities as well as an international business directory.
This Web site has assisted hundreds of thousands of business people worldwide do business with Brazil. Contains an online directory of Brazilian exporters, plus other business resources.
BrazilTradeNet is maintained by the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil to offer foreign enterprises easy contact with Brazilian companies wishing to export or to establish business ventures. Offers information on trade fairs and other events in Brazil.
A member directory searchable by name or product/service description; includes government sites, financial institutions and media. Published by the Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce.
Quality, independent and diverse English-language analysis and opinion articles about Brazilian issues and current affairs. Attracts a wide array of guest columnists, including political, entrepreneurial and community leaders, business and investment executives, advisors, consultants, sports and entertainment personalities, and well-informed "players" in Brazilian affairs
Business, services, travel, government, history, art, news, chat rooms and links are all included in this business and general information site.
Directory for regional associations, branch chambers, economic focus, legal framework, investments, calendar, regulations, customs, tariffs and a Bulgarian company directory. In Bulgarian and English.
Directory of businesses organized by province.
Official Web site of the Department of Foreign Affairs with links to trade, investment, market information, exporting programs and services, plus a directory.
Comprehensive site covering all aspects of starting a business in Canada..
Comprehensive government site producing statistics on Canadian population, resources, economy, society, and culture. International Trade is one of the numerous categories economic statistics.
Canadian government site that includes company directories; industry and professional associations; sector analysis and statistics; information on international trade, legislation, regulation, financial management, provinces and territories.
Canada's most comprehensive source of information and practical tools for new or experienced exporters.
Includes a Chilean Yellow Pages directory, as well as various links relating to business opportunities in Chile. Very comprehensive. In English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Comprehensive database of companies and products from Chile and up-to-date information for international businesses seeking opportunities in trade and investment. In Spanish, sponsored by the Chilean Trade Commission.
Latinworld provides links to business information in Chile, as well as North, Central and South American countries, the Caribbean, and Spain.
Build Link International provides listings of Chinese products, companies, investment opportunities, joint ventures, product bidding and general information. In English.
The CCPIT comprises enterprises and organizations representing the economic and trade sectors in China. It is the most important and the largest institution for the promotion of foreign trade in China. Includes categories such as Trade Leads, Foreign Trade, and Foreign Investment. In English and Chinese.
The business section of the online China Daily news service. Numerous categories of links cover all major business and industrial sectors and services. In English and Chinese.
Investment and trade links, links on competitive zones for foreign investment, as well as an extensive business directory organized by business types and categories.
Provides links to banking and finance, culture, diplomatic missions, government agencies and services, health, international trade, investment and business opportunities, products, legal services and law, mass media and publications, real estate and more.
Nonprofit, bi-national membership organization. Conducts seminars, conferences, workshops, executive briefings, trade missions and networking events - to identify the various trends critical for successful economic development between the U.S. and China. Aids both American and Chinese companies in locating business partners.
The Colombian Government Trade Bureau in Washington, DC USA supplies information on trade and economy, industrial sectors, commercial laws, trade agreements, trading with Colombia, news and events, trade shows. Also offers weblinks.
Latinworld provides links to business information in Paraguay, as well as North, Central and South American countries, the Caribbean, and Spain.
Comprehensive investment guide for Cuba. Categories include: How to do business in cuba; foreign investment in cuba; investment application; banking regulations; free zones and industrial parks; commercial relations with foreign firms; administrative tariffs; real estate & building; and a business consulting gallery.
Links to Cuba including companies, exporters, organizations, products, services, economy, culture, government and politics, internet resources, news and travel.
Provides information relating to real estate, human resources, banking, taxes and auditing, corporate legal issues, communications, transportation, health care, travel and tourism.
Denmark's official Export Directory. A Danish government site; includes information about investing in Denmark, legal framework, organizations and media.
The Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides news and information, facts and figures, Denmark investment information, company profiles and business networks and links.
A recent site, Ecuador Exports.com aims to be the world's top resource for Ecuador business, economy, trade, and product and services information.
This site provides a searchable directory of businesses, products, and trade leads. In English.
Latinworld provides links to business information in Ecuador, as well as North, Central and South American countries, the Caribbean, and Spain.
Online business monthly publication; covers chamber's activities, committees, events, meetings, trade missions and more. Highest circulation English language business magazine in Egypt.
Nonprofit organization providing services to exporters and assisting companies who want to import.
Free service that can be used to locate factories, import and export companies, agents, banks, hotels, insurance companies, and maritime companies in Egypt. Visitors can sign up for regular e-mail with company listing updates for a specific field of interest.
A guide to Finnish business services, organizations and authorities. Published by the Central Chamber of Commerce of Finland.
The Nordic Pages provide resource links for Scandinavian countries, including Finland.
An extensive Web directory of sites to assist in doing business in France. Includes: Web site addresses, industry-by-industry guide, contacts in France as well as news.
Works with a vast global network to provide international firms with a wide range of services to make their operations in France a success and promote France to business leaders worldwide.
Site of the ministry responsible for diplomacy and foreign affairs. In French, English, Spanish, and German.
Site of the French Foreign Trade Ministry. Has excellent menus of links relating to business sectors and a comprehensive news service. In French, English, German, Spanish, and Chinese.
A German search engine and portal in the German language.
German Telekom posts a yellow-page directory comprising all of Germany. In German.
Business news, stock market, politics, economy, and private business news from Germany (in German).
Excellent menu of links covering all aspects of German society and culture, including business and technology. Maintained by the Universitat Karlsruhe.
Published by the Germany Embassy in the U.S. The Business section contains information on business operations in Germany and the German economy. Includes answers to tax questions.
A search engine and portal in German and English that offers a supplier database searchable by company, brand name, or product; also contains a business center with economic and business information, and trade fairs taking place at the Hannover Convention Center.
A product and services search engine, convention guide and buyer contact list for Switzerland and Germany (in German).
Trade Board services, publications, economic and commercial offices, Greek investment information and Greek exports. In Greek and English.
Internet directory of links to Greek travel, business, finance, education, news, government, and more. In English
Includes the following categories: Business Guide, Traditional Investment Areas, Non-Traditional Investment Areas, Business Assistance and Support Institutions, and Tourism. Provides links to Guatemalan business and trade-related web sites.
Directory of businesses, with contact information. In Spanish and English. Click on the Guatemala link to access that country's yellow pages.
Latinworld provides links to business information in Guatemala, as well as North, Central and South American countries, the Caribbean, and Spain.
Links to all manner of Honduras related information, including business, industry, and technology.
Includes the online version of the Honduras This Week magazine, as well as content on travel and industry. In English
Comprehensive search engine and portal for Honduras. In English.
Latinworld provides links to business information in Honduras, as well as North, Central and South American countries, the Caribbean, and Spain.
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) promotes Hong Kong's trade in goods and services. The Web site offers a products and services catalog, HKTDC business information, media information and more. Visitors can subscribe to a free newsletter.
This stock site includes daily quotes from the Hang Seng index with daily market reports. The mainland Chinese stock market is also covered.
A comprehensive, menu-driven series of links to Hong Kong-based businesses (including small to medium-sized). Maintained by the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong.
An online guide to news and business information in Hungary. In English.
Hungarian yellow page search directory in Hungarian, English, and German.
Comprehensive search engine and portal for India.
Presents a directory of indian companies having a presence on the Web.
A massive Web directory with links to 60,000 Indian businesses (manufacture and exporters, importers and buyers and service providers), including foreign business, apparel and textiles, travel and tourism.
Extensive site that lets you search products, companies and trade leads. Connects Indian exporters and importers to their counterparts across the world.
A major reference site containing an Exporters Yellow Pages, Indian Importers Directory, Top 1,000 Companies of India, Trade Leads, Newsletters, Forums, Links, Forex Watch and more.
WebIndia is a leading Indian business and technology consultancy. The site helps Indian businesses successfully sell products, explore import and export opportunities, and exploit the possibilities of technical collaboration with the Internet as the medium. Contains a Biz Portal directory of Indian businesses, with contact information.
Yellow-page listings of Indonesian companies and businesses. In English.
The Ministry of Trade of Indonesia provides information on resources, trade fairs, offers, and links to other sources as well as maintaining a bulletin board dedicated to these topics.
Helpful online guide. Produced by the Iranian Trade Association (ITA), a California-based advocacy group. ITA provides Iranian advocacy, trade, and conference services to its global membership. ITA's prime directive is to empower the Iranian American community to join its advocacy campaign against U.S. unilateral and extra-territorial trade sanctions on Iran. In support of its advocacy program, ITA provides trade information on Iran and promotes Iranian conferences worldwide.
Excellent web portal with news, reports, reference materials, and numerous categories of links.
This Web site is a major portal to Irish business and financial sites, including those providing stock market analysis.
Information on investment in Ireland, with profiles on a range of service and manufacturing based industries, a directory of overseas companies currently doing business in Ireland, and statistics and demographics on the Irish labor force and local business environment.
An index for associations, banking, budgets and tax, government, investment, legal, life assurance, media and news, PLC's (corporations), securities, stock brokers, and travel.
A database of more than 3,000 sites sectioned by business category.
Important internet portal designed to help with business and trading opportunities in Israel. Numerous categories and links, as well as news and forums. In Hebrew, English, and French.
Israel's business in daily headlines, economic analysis and Tel Aviv stock exchange reports. Includes a Start-up Guide and Venture Capital category, as well as a comprehensive directory of sources of information and assistance for those interested in Israel's high-tech industry.
The National Association of Italian Buying Offices provides a listing of member Italian purchasing agents with contact information, e-mail links and some Web links.
Site maintained by the Italian Trade Commission. Content includes incentives, location opportunities, and specific information for investors.
An index of Italian companies searchable by product or industry, with product specific sub sites and free URL submission.
Produced by the Italian Institute for Foreign Trade, a puublic agency entrusted with promoting trade, business opportunities and industrial co-operation between Italian and foreign companies, mostly by organizing the participation of Italian firms in fairs, exhibitions, workshops and bilateral meetings in more than 100 countries. Comprehensive Web site.
This site was launched by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in 2001. Includes features such as a cost simulation model to help estimate start-up costs in establishing a new operation in Japan, an overview of Japan's regional transportation infrastructure, information regarding regulations on establishing new enterprises, and more. In English.
Resources for developing your business in Japan; includes trade leads, directories of Japanese companies, business protocols, trade fairs, classifieds and business tips. In English.
The business and economy section of this comprehensive site contains menu-driven information on various aspects of doing business in Japan, including labor laws and taxation. Up-to-date statistics are also provided. In English and Japanese.
The Japan External Trade Organization is a non-profit, government-supported organization which promotes building trade and economic relationships; their Web site includes business information, useful links, publications, and latest developments.
Very comprehensive site published by the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Has Japanese and English versions.
The Korean Exporters' Catalog; search for products offered by manufacturers and exporters from Korea. Visitors can ask for assistance over the Internet.
This site, run by the Korean International Trade Association, assists international business people in meeting at any time to exchange information on their companies and products, and to buy or sell desired products and services. Includes a Trade Leads section as well as a Company Directory and Product Catalogs. In Korean, English, and Chinese.
KITA's Web site includes trade opportunities, a company directory, a digital catalog, trade information and Korean business information; offered in Korean and English.
The Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency Web site; links to Korean products, export, trade fairs, investment guide and opportunities and a directory.
Korea's global e-trade channel. Provides trade leads and online directory for Korean products. In Korean and English.
A Web site which includes links to Lebanese weekly business reports, the Beirut stock exchange, real estate, financial information, import-export, tour and hotel guide and a business directory.
A search engine and portal for Lebanon; categories include business, government, banking and finance, tourism, and industry and trade.
Overview, history, geography, business, culture, government and transport information about Libya. In English
The business and economics section of Libya Online. Categories include: news, services, Libyan Business Directory, Laws and Regulations, GPC Decisions, Tenders, and Events and Announcements.
Directory of businesses with contact information. Official partner of the Federation of the Libyan Chambers of Commerce. In English.
Electronic encyclopedia of business and communication data for Africa. Links to countries, companies, events, industries, organizations, personalities, stock exchanges, publications, projects, products and country-specific data.
Comprehensive business directory with contact information. In English.
MaqGuide.com is a registered business directory in over 800 search engines, advertises in trade publications, sponsors and exhibits at numerous tradeshows, conferences and international trade development meetings and participates in a link exchange with international trade Web sites throughout the global manufacturing community.
Export directory, business opportunities, export and investment offices in Mexico, trade leads, Mexican government agencies, resource centers, universities and research institutes, trade shows, news sources, NAFTA information, and regional information. Sponsored by the Mexican Export Bank.
Mexican Trade and Business Forum, listing Mexican products and services and providing a forum for business practices and problems of Mexican trade; refer to home page at www.mexconnected.com for general information on working and living in Mexico. Also contains the Mexico Connect online magazine.
General country information, with culture, business and government links.
A large electronic encyclopedia of business and communication information in Africa. Links to countries, companies, events, industries, organizations, personalities, stock exchanges, publications, projects, products and country-specific information.
Index of Moroccan websites, e-mail addresses, classified ads, personal ads, events, business opportunities, Moroccan yellow pages and job offers (mostly in French).
Organized for quick location of businesses in the Netherlands. In Dutch and English.
A yellow-page directory of nearly 7,000 Dutch exporting companies and their international business partners, including corporate identity, products, and services, searchable by country, business category or alphabetical name. Export information is also available. In Dutch and English.
A large business internet site. Includes instant news, markets, global update, politics and polls.
Information on importing, exporting and investing. Published by New Zealand's Economic and Trade Development Agency.
Contains an online directory of New Zealand businesses, as well as import and export categories.
Includes a business directory and links to economy, government, laws, demographics, news services, maps, related sites and events in Nicaragua.
Directory of Latin American businesses with contact information. Click on the Nicaragua link . In Spanish.
Latinworld provides links to business information in Nicaragua, as well as North, Central and South American countries, the Caribbean, and Spain.
A large electronic encyclopedia of business and communication information in Africa, searchable by country; includes information on companies, events, industries, organizations, personalities, stock exchanges, publications, projects, products and country information.
General information site that contains a complete trade nework facility featuring buyers and sellers of different products and services.
Business information on this Web site includes links to the Norwegian Trade Council in North America, industry attaches, products made in Norway, oil production, the fishing industry, Norwegian shipping, the stock exchange, exchange rates, statistics and yellow pages.
Official Documentation and Information from Norway (ODIN) is the central Web server for the Norwegian government, the office of the Prime Minister and the ministries. In Norwegian and English.
Very comprehensive web site includes the following categories: Exporters Directory, Trade Index, Investment Guide, Export Guide, Trade Directory, Buyer's Guide, and B2B Marketing Tools.
Includes a business directory and links to economy, government, laws, demographics, news services, maps, related sites and events in Panama.
Latinworld provides links to business information in Panama, as well as North, Central and South American countries, the Caribbean, and Spain.
Latinworld provides links to business information in Paraguay, as well as North, Central and South American countries, the Caribbean, and Spain.
Latinworld provides links to business information in Peru, as well as North, Central and South American countries, the Caribbean, and Spain.
Links to USAID, agricultural service, consular section, commercial service and weekly topics.
A large site providing links for everything related to the Philippines including business and investment opportunities.
An export oriented site for importers of products made in the Philippines. The database includes information for most products made in the Philippines.
This site includes extensive Polish business news coverage as well as a directory of Polish businesses and other business-related categories. In English.
Comprehensive directory of Polish companies. This site enables businesses to link up with Polish companies for purposes of exporting to and importing from Poland. In Polish, English, German, Russian, French, and Spanish.
Huge and comprehensive site consisting of extensive directories of Portuguese businesses, trade leads, and import and export sections.
Portuguese-government site providing information and links relating to Portuguese business opportunities, goods and services, companies, and foreign markets. Very comprehensive database.
Helps you business directly with Portuguese companies; contacts, products and services offered by the nation's top businesses so that you can find a supplier, customer, agent or partner in Portugal.
Information on consular services, embassy news, travel tips, trade and business, news and media, and links to other official Romanian sites.
Directory of businesses with contact information. In English and Romanian.
Contains a comprehensive directory of Romanian businesses. In addition, visitors to this site can buy and sell trade leads, place offers, and access real estates investment opportunities. The Romanian stock market is also covered.
Extensive site with the following categories: Business Directory, Marketplae, Business News, Exhibitions, Partners, B2B, among others.
A Russian Web directory and search engine. The Business category includes companies, banks and finance, products and services, electronic commerce, news and references.
In addition to news, events, and marketing information, has detailed advice on various aspects of doing business Russia, with links to other Russian business-related sites.
Daily news and business updates concerning Russia and the CIS. In English.
A large source of information for the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia.
Basic facts about Saudi Arabia, economy, doing business in Saudi Arabia, business regulations and procedures, joint venture opportunities, key contacts and certification procedures.
A yellow-page directory of businesses in Singapore, organized by business category. Also contains various "resource" links.
The Singapore Industrial, Commercial, and Consumer Guide directs users to chambers of commerce, news, the Singapore government, products and services, brand names, and company information for most businesses in Singapore.
The government trade promotion site of Singapore featuring business matching, trade promotion, import and export information, foreign market information, information services, trade statistics, trade news and trade policy watch.
An internet-based information site dedicated to presenting objective and non-partisan information about Slovak politics, society, history, culture, economy and links to government sites.
Internet guide to Slovakia. Contains up-to-date news and business information. Numerous links to sites related to doing business in the Slovakia, including directories of businesses and consultants.
The U.S. Embassy provides news, a daily Washington file, U.S. information service, commercial services, a contact list, USAID information, consular section and information about Slovakia.
An internet directory of Slovenian businesses.
Links to trade, travel, Web search, environment, events, professional services and yellow pages. Trade link includes manufacturers, exporters, importers and distributors, freight clearing and forwarding agents, investments and trade opportunities.
A business directory searchable by sector or business name.
Spanish chambers of commerce, Euro chambers, a Spanish company directory, a business information area, commercial offers and a business guide. In Spanish.
Web site of INTERES Invest in Spain, the new Spanish Investment Promotion Agency, serving as the reference point for foreign investors.
Directory of businesses, with contact information. In Spanish.
This site represents the 18 regional chambers in the U.S.
A search engine of Swedish Web pages searchable by category or by key words. Has an extensive business section. In English.
Directory of Swedish sites including business, economy, politics, and education. Also, an address book. In English.
An informative Web site for the foreign company wishing to do business in Sweden; offers company search, an export directory, sector information, business news, investment advice, legal information, and a listing of relevant publications. In English.
Huge internet portal, including an alphabetical listing of Swiss companies under the Business category. In English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Arabic, and Chinese.
Links to Swiss export services and companies, manufacturing pool and the Federal Office for Economic Development and Labor. In English, German, and French.
A search engine offered in German, English, French and Italian languages; search all of Switzerland or by specific region.
Homepage for the CPC, a statutory body in Taiwan. The CPC assists Taiwan enterprises to upgrade quality and productivity, gives Taiwan's enterprises competitiveness information and promotes economic growth. The CPC also publishes directories in English and guides to international trade in Chinese.
The largest suppliers' online information database for Taiwan.
The Taiwan Commerce search engine includes global trade, a trade bulletin board, business service, technology, world news, financial services and trade exhibition information. In Chinese and English.
An extensive databank of matching trade opportunities and trade information; enter keywords of products or companies.
Thailand's Exporters Directory is a handy and helpful platform where buyers can meet more than five thousand Thai exporters. Products are divided into 17 categories. In English.
Big web site offering information about investing in Thailand. In Thai and English.
A site developed by the Thailand Department of Export Promotion. Includes an extensive set of links as well as trade tools and a news service.
This part of the EurasiaNet web site contains various categories of links relating to Turkish business.
Huge internet portal including a business directory and trade leads.
A free informational site describing services and products available for export to and from the Ukraine operated by the Center for Economic Initiatives. Companies are listed free of charge.
Directory of businesses, with contact information. In English and Ukrainian.
A guide to Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, with information on travel facilities, a searchable database of companies, local business news, and more.
A database of British companies with listings by company name or business classification; users must register company data in order to use the directory.
A source directory of British promotional merchandise manufacturers and suppliers with listings by product category.
A quick find guide to companies, searchable by product, service, or company name, with identical local sites for Belgium and Holland.
Business information, products and services on the Internet as well as database listings for companies and organizations not yet on the internet. The extensive business directory is organized into business types.
A yellow-page directory of businesses in the United Kingdom.
Formerly, The Bureau of Export Administration. Regulates the export of sensitive goods and technologies; enforces export control, antiboycott, and public safety laws; cooperates with other countries on export control and strategic trade issues; and monitors the viability of the U.S. defense industrial base.
Published by the U.S. Commercial Service. Contains specific sites for the majority of countries. Each country-specific site is in English and the language of the selected country. Information is provided by more than 1,800 trade professionals in 105 U.S. cities and 151 U.S. Embassies, Consulates and Trade Centers around the world.
Provides information regarding loans for U.S. exporters and purchasers of U.S. goods and services, and insurance against foreign buyer defaults.
The U.S. Census Bureau provides foreign trade statistics for the U.S.; includes country trade data, export classification assistance, profile of U.S. export companies, export seminars and more.
Searchable database of 12 million companies, with in-depth coverage of 40,000 of the world's top business enterprises. Staff of 80 editors delivers comprehensive company, industry, and market intelligence. Updated daily.
A Web site by the U.S. Department of Commerce providing leads to exporters, trade development information, market access and compliance as well as import regulations.
Online service providing both interactive information access and customized consultation services. The providers have expertise in the areas of antidumping, the textile and apparel quota regime, import and export market research, and economic and statistical analysis.
Designated as a national resource center in international business education by the U.S. Department of Education. Target audience includes students, faculty, practicing mangers and public policy makers. Offers hundreds of links to international trade-related sites.
The Export Yellow Pages is a public-private partnership of the U.S. Department of Commerce and Global Publishers LLC. This site gives US exporters and service providers a simple, fast, and convenient way to establish contacts and conduct business. The Export Yellow Pages is administered by the Export Trading Company Affairs, International Trade Administration. Includes the U.S. Trade Assistance Directory.
Important research tool provided by the U.S. Federal Government. Contains the National Trade Database (NTDB), which groups both business and economic information in electronic libraries, including trade statistics, overseas contacts, market research reports, daily economic releases, and procurement information. Annual fee.
The U.S. International Trade Commission publishes the Harmonized Tariff Schedule Annotated (HTSA). The HTSA provides tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the United States.
Covers 173,000 North American manufacturers. Users can place orders online, view and download Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings, and view thousands of online company catalogs and websites. Currently free.
Provides information about federal export assistance programs and country market information. Part of the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
TradePort is a repository of free information and resources for businesses that seek to conduct international trade to and from California. Contains an online newsletter. In English, Japanese, Chinese, and Italian.
U.S. affiliate of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Among the premier pro-trade, pro-market liberalization organizations. Membership includes over 300 multinational companies, law firms and business associations. Provides access to international policy makers and regulatory authorities.
Comprehensive information of U.S. import/export procedures, documentation and programs, C-TPAT, 24-Hour Rule and other security-related programs.
The gateway for links to all the main agencies and bureaus within the Department of Commerce.
The U.S. government's portal to all export-related assistance and market information offered by the federal government. Extremely comprehensive. Contains a free monthly newsletter.
Comprehensive all-purpose directory, with categories for business and export/import.
A directory of exporters, searchable by name or sector.
A resource for Vietnam market intelligence information. Provides news, market research, facts and figures. Visitors can find business partners and explore trade opportunities at the site's Trade Exchange Center, which is a destination for buyers and sellers, importers and exporters to find trade opportunities and promote business online. A search feature can locate hundreds of businesses in the Business Directory. Visitors can request custom market intelligence information.
The Vietnam Venture Group site provides Web links related to business formation and investment advice, and provides access to business consultants, investment counselors, purchasing and export agents, and market entry service providers. Also contains articles on business and Investment.