International Trade

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[ Asia-Pacific ]

AsianNet
Number one business information provider of Asia. Provides a searchable Global Buyers Databank with over 150 thousand global buyers' information and other trade information within the region.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Established in 1989, it is a primary regional vehicle for promoting open trade and practical economic cooperation among Asia-Pacific economies. The homepage provides information on members' economies, APEC activities and business investments etc.

China Business Net
The website of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC). Provides news, business guide, information on exhibitions, trading statistics and regulations.

Country Reports on Economic Policy and Trade Practices 1998: East Asia and the Pacific
This website by the US State Department is a permanent electronic archive of information released prior to 20 January 2001.

Hong Kong Trade Development Council
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory organization of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to promote Hong Kong's trade in goods and services. Business news, product catalogues & sourcing guides, contacts & opportunities etc. are posted here.

India National Centre for Trade Information (NCTI)
NCTI, set up by the Government of India, is responsible for providing an array of up-to-date information services related to economy and business and for facilitating investment by industrialists and traders in India and other countries.

Institute of Developing Economies - Japan External Trade Organization (IDE-JETRO)
Aims at the expansion of trade relations and promotes economic cooperation with developing countries and regions. Conducts high quality research work to meet social needs and introduces the latest information, including research results and publications.

is-Trade
is-TRADE, International Trading Service, is owned and operated by INTERSERVE Corporation with its headquarter in Tokyo, Japan. It is an online trading system that matches the buying power of Japanese retailers with suppliers around the world. It comes in two varieties: Search and Data Exchange.

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
JETRO collects and provides a diverse range of information through its 80 overseas offices, domestic headquarters in Tokyo and Osaka, and 36 regional offices nationwide. Information on doing business with Japanese firms and investment information are available through this website.

Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)
KOTRA provides information on Korean companies and products, trade promotion activities, trade information, market research services and business matchmaking.

New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
New Zealand Government’s trade and economic development agency, formed from the merger of Trade New Zealand and Industry New Zealand on 1 July 2003. Offers the New Zealand business community a range of high quality, responsive and expert services to businesses, from start-ups to internationally competitive exporting companies. Provides market intelligence and market development services through a network of 48 offices in New Zealand and around the world.

Singapore Economic Development Board
Provides corporate information on EDB, industry/enterprise ecosystem information and business news highlights.

IE Singapore
Formally known as the Singapore Trade Development Board. Restructed to meet the challenges of an increasingly competitive global market, IE Singapore (International Enterprise Singapore) focuses on internationalising Singapore-based enterprises. The mission is to help Singapore-based companies which are able to grow internationalise successfully by developing their core capabilities from product and services development, manpower and branding, to capital enablement, networks and alliances.

Singapore Internet Resources
Provides information on business directory, ISPs (Internet Service Providers), government ministries and statutory boards etc.

Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC)
Gateway to trading with Taiwan.

[ America ]

The Federation of International Trade Associations

An organization made up of most of the international trade associations in the US. From this site one can reach members of hundreds of associations, see a calendar of international trade events throughout the US and have access to over 800 international trade sites.

International Trade Administration, US
Under the US Department of Commerce, this site contains links to many resources and international trade/commercial data. It includes speeches, archives, export and trade information/news and useful information of interest to the US export community or potential US exporters, especially small and medium-sized enterprises.

Latin American Trade Council of Oregon (LATCO)
The Latin American Trade Council of Oregon is a non-profit association organized to promote trade between Oregon and Latin America. Information on Oregon's export and useful sites for international trade with Latin America is available.

Latin Trade
LatinTrade.com began operations in November 1999. It is a trade exchange for buyers and sellers. Provides Internet-based tools that help companies achieve cost savings and time advantages in the process of buying goods internationally and moving them across borders.

Organization of American States Trade Unit
Foreign Trade Information System (SICE for short from its Spanish acronym -- Sistema de Información al Comercio Exterior) -- the information technology arm of the Trade Unit of the Organization of American States (OAS). With information on Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), OAS Trade Unit, Trade Agreements, Dispute Settlement and links to other sources.

Office of US Trade Representative
Contains information on USTR (US Trade Representative), Federal Register Notices, WTO & Multilateral Affairs, Trade & Environment Monitoring & Enforcement etc.

US Department of Commerce - International Trade Administration
With many useful resources and links to help US businesses participate fully in the growing global marketplace.

USA*ENGAGE
A broad-based coalition representing Americans from all regions, sectors and segments of the society concerned about the proliferation of unilateral foreign policy sanctions at the federal, state, and local level. Resources include press releases, legislative activities and related literature.

US Trade Center - Mega-directory of US/Canada International Experts - US Trade Center Directory
This Mega-directory is hosted by the Law Office of Joseph C. Grasmick, Business Immigration (www.grasmick.com). It contains comprehensive directory of professionals in many disciplines. The Trade Center selects these professionals based on their ability to assist Canadians exporting to, or doing business with, the US.

[ Europe ]

Tenders on the Web

Tenders is the database of European Public Procurement contracts and Contract Award Notices. With data provided by the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities (EUR-OP), Tenders gives you access to over 450,000 documents, with 500-800 new items added daily.

Trading Standards Net
Established in April 1996, it is the longest running provider of trading standards and consumer protection related advice and information in the UK. This site contains a wide range of current and reference information for business looking for advice on legal obligations, including legislation, frequently asked questions and consumer issues.



[ Middle East / Africa ]

Country Commercial Guides 2001: Middle East and North Africa

Released by the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs in July 2000. Country Commercial Guides are available for the Middle East and North Africa in PDF format. Countries included are: Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

Country Commercial Guides 2001: Africa
Released by the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs in July 2000. Commercial Guides are available for Sub-Saharan Africa in PDF format. Countries included are: Benin, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of, Gabon, Guinea, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Togo, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

[ Global ]

Business and Trade Directories

Visit this site to seek out international trade partners and international companies.

GTAP (Global Trade Analysis Project)
The GTAP project is coordinated by the Center for Global Trade Analysis, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University. The Center for Global Trade Analysis undertakes applied general equilibrium (AGE) modeling, and provides services to other AGE modelers as well as public agencies using AGE-based analysis.

Global Trade Center
Provides many valuable international trade services for manufacturers, importers, exporters, trade service businesses and opportunity seekers.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The IMF is an international organization of 184 member countries, established to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange arrangements; to foster economic growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries to help ease balance of payments adjustment. This homepage provides news releases, publications, country information and information on IMF Finances and standards & codes.

International Organizations by Grouping
Find out which countries belong to which ... APEC, GCc, LAFTA, OECD etc.

International Trade Centre
UN program in trade promotion. Useful news service and global trade statistics.

Market Access Database
A service provided by DG Trade, European Commission. Contains overviews of barriers to foreign companies in over 30 countries around the world.

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
50 sections of NAFTA information in outline format sponsored by MIT.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
With active relationships with some 70 other countries, NGOs and civil society, the OECD has a global reach. Best known for its publications and its statistics, its work covers economic and social issues from macroeconomics, to trade, education, development and science and innovation.

Trade topics by World Trade Organization (WTO)
Information available on the WTO website on issues handled by the WTO's councils and committees and its trade agreements.

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
UNIDO generates and disseminates knowledge relating to industrial matters and provides a platform for various parties -- decision makers in the public and private sectors, civil society organizations and the policy-making community in general -- to enhance cooperation, establish dialogue and develop partnerships.

World Bank
Founded in 1944, the World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance. This site provides data & statistics, development topics, documents & reports, economic research and publications listing from the organization.

World Trade Organization (WTO)
The WTO website includes introduction to WTO activities and a large database of official documents. This site exists in the three WTO working languages: English, French and Spanish.

[ Chambers of Commerce ]

The British Chambers of Commerce

China CCPIT Website

EuroChambres - Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry

New Zealand Chambers of Commerce

Trade Information Network

The G77 Trade Information Network (TIN), operated by the Global Management Center (GMC), provides direct access to the markets in the developing world through its network of G77 Chambers of Commerce, trade organizations and government.

World Chambers Network (WCN)
The global network of Chambers of Commerce helps companies of all sizes expand their national and worldwide markets.

[ International Trade Statistics ]

China Economy - Statistic Data

Useful economic and trade statistics maintained by the Chinese government.

Foreign Trade Statistics by US Census Bureau
Current and historical statistics and more.

Business-Stat Online (BSO)
An online interactive trade statistics search service provided by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council with assistance from the Hong Kong SAR Government Census and Statistics Department.

International Trade Statistics
A selected guide to resources by Princeton University Library.

Malaysia Trade Statistics
Maintained by the Malaysian Ministry of International Trade and Industry.

National Statistics of Taiwan, the Republic of China
Provide national economics statistics, commerce and external trade information etc.

OECD Statistics
Provides economic statistics on a comparable basis for the analytical work of OECD.

PUSDATA Online Indonesia
Trade statistics maintained by Indonesia's Ministry of Industry and Trade.

[ Trade Shows, Exhibitions and Conferences Worldwide ]

ExpoWorld.Net

Event search tools directory.

Hannover Fairs Asia Pte Ltd - Leading Trade Fairs in Growth Markets
Provides premium quality know-how in exhibition and trade fair management.

TGlobal Resources Trade Show Center
Global source for trade shows and exhibitions. Find important event, exhibitor and product information. Search for products and set appointments with suppliers.

[ Resources for Exporters & Importers ]

A Basic Guide to Exporting

US Department of Commerce publication.

Australia AUSTRADE Online
Trade information for exporters and importers of Australian products and services.

Bangladesh Export Statistics
Export statistics from Bangladesh.

Coble International Global Resources Center
Useful information for importers and exporters.

Export Institute
Export resources and consulting.

Export Today
A "nuts and bolts" approach to the international trade process.

Library of International Trade Resources
Import and export information on USA and China.

Pakistan Export Promotion Bureau (EPB)

Thailand Department of Export Promotion

[ Publications on International Trade ]

Articles from PERC (Political and Economic Risk Consultancy, Ltd. Hong Kong) Library

Samples of PERC's analysis are available here, as well as independently submitted papers and other pieces of analysis that shed light on the business environment in Asia.

Country Reports on Economic Policy and Trade Practices
Released by the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs US Department of State. Modeled on the Department of State annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, the reports are intended to provide a single, comparative analysis of the economic policies and trade practices of countries with which the US has significant economic or trade relationships.

Free Online Documents from OECD
Free online documents dating back to 1991 from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is available by subject or in chronological order.

Global Review
Special country reports focusing on macroeconomic analysis, sectorial analysis, competitiveness and regional analysis.

Global Risk Assessments, Inc.
Authoritative references to on-going issues, concepts and applications into the following areas: International Business Environment Assessment, Country, Investment, and Trade Risk Analysis and Political Risk Assessment and Management.

Reports issued by the Office of US Trade Representative & Related Entities
Contains major reports issued by USTR in PDF and HTML format.

Trade & Forfaiting Review
Trade & Forfaiting Review is a trade and export finance magazine and online information provider in its market, written by specialists and practitioners as well as by experienced journalists worldwide.

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