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Advertising Age: Interactive media and marketing articles and opinions and news stories from the current day edition of the periodical.
Advertising Law: Articles about the legal aspects of marketing products. Also contains FTC guides, speeches, rules, and statutes.
International Advertising Association: Communiques, news releases and announcements, plus (sometime soon) a speech bank.

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Africa and the Middle East
Asia and ASEAN
Europe
Latin, South and Central America
United States
Miscellaneous / General

Africa and the Middle East
Canadian Trade Office S.A. (South Africa)
Practical tips for doing business in South Africa. Links to - using the Trade Office, Canada / South Africa Trade, useful addresses and sites in South Africa, business news.
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/southafrica/page_6d.htm

IRAN: A Guide to Doing Business
Local customs and etiquette (personal & business), doing business in Iran, useful names and numbers, Canada's policy on Iran.
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/geo/html_documents/90550-e.htm#6

Future Culture - Africa
Direct links to on-line resources for the 52 countries in Africa. Resources include; human rights, culture, address/e-mail/telephone directories, and embassy information.
http://www.wcpworld.com/future/africa.htm

The Web of Culture [Gestures] - Africa
A list of social gestures for 17 African and Middle Eastern countries. Reference links to consulates, embassies, currencies and cross cultural resources.
http://www.webofculture.com/edu/gesture_mid_af.html

Doing Business in the Middle East (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Jordan)
Common business practices in the Middle East. Information relating to customs, laws, and the general investing environment.
http://www.law.uh.edu/LawCenter/webcourse/ayoub.html

Lecture on-line: Improving Communication Effectiveness (Islamic etiquette of communication)
An on-line lecture by Professor Rafik Beekun on improving communication in Islamic organizations.
http://www.islamist.org/Commun97/index.htm

A Camel For Your Software
Helpful hints on doing business in Saudi Arabia.
http://www.ilrt.bris.ac.uk/ltss/publica/interact13.html#6

Asia and ASEAN
China and Hong Kong

CHINA Including Hong Kong: A Guide for Canadian Visitors
A guide for Canadian visitors to China (including Hong Kong). Includes: travel, time, language, currency & credit cards, food & drink, health care, communications, politics and Canadian Consular services.
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/travel/consular/china_guide-e.htm

China Hongkong Business : the complete guide to Chinese culture, society, trade, investment, Asia crisis, marketing, government, tax, regulations, economy and more
Links to Chinese culture, society, trade, investment, marketing, government, tax, regulations.
http://www.chinapoint.com/news/business/asia/news.htm

Nonverbal Communication: Chinese Emotion and Gesture
How to communicate non-verbally - Chinese emotions and gestures.
http://www.ling.gu.se/~biljana/gestures2.html

Oregon International Trade - Business and Social Etiquette in China
Greetings, etiquette for business meetings, social events, gift giving. General rules of thumb and Chinese expressions.
http://www.econ.state.or.us/intl/travel/etchina.htm

China: Business Travel
Business customs, travel advisory & visas, business hours & holidays, business infrastructure, hospitals & clinics.
http://www.econ.state.or.us/intl/research/CHITRAVL.HTM

Japan

Japanese Etiquette
Basic rules of etiquette (personal & business).
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e622.html

Business Otsukiai (A guide to Japanese Business Protocol)
Practices and rules in Japanese business society, dealing with customers & visitors, information on how to be successful in the Japanese business society.
http://www.tokio.co.jp/ms/otsukiai/

Japanese Customs
Detailed information on Japanese customs (weddings, funerals, celebrations, sending gifts, greeting cards).
http://www.kt.rim.or.jp/~etshioda/customs.html

Effective Ways to Embarrass Yourself
A list of things that foreigners can do to embarrass themselves and others, in Japan.
http://www.japaninfo.org/nonos.html

LIFE IN JAPAN: Etiquette
Etiquette - dining, customs, exchanging greetings, visiting businesses and residences.
http://www.peachstar.gatech.edu/irasshai/culwww/lf7.htm

Japan: Business Travel
Information on business customs, travel advisory and visas, holidays, business infrastructure.
http://www.econ.state.or.us/intl/research/jpntravl.htm

India

Indian Etiquette
Information on language, business attire, business hours, money, introductions, gifts, postal service, telecommunications.
http://www2.gol.com/users/coynerhm/india_etiquette.htm

Focus India Online
Culture, travel and education. Cultural do's and don'ts (names, greetings, business negotiations, communication, business relationships, business hours).
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/focus_india/culture-e.asp

Indonesia

Indonesian Etiquette
Information on the language, introductions (greetings), business attire, business hours, currency, postal service, telecommunications, general etiquette (business & personal).
http://www2.gol.com/users/coynerhm/indonesian_etiquette.htm

Korea

Ten Business Tips of Etiquette to Follow When in Korea
Tips on business etiquette (social, entertainment, communication, culture).
http://uniconet.com/tip/tip.html

South Korean Etiquette
Information on: language spoken in businesses, appropriate business attire, introductions, postal services, telecommunications, business hours and general etiquette.
http://www2.gol.com/users/coynerhm/south_korea_etiquette.htm

Korea: Business Travel
Business customs, travel advisory, visas, public holidays.
http://www.econ.state.or.us/intl/research/kortravl.htm

Malaysia

Malaysian Etiquette
Information on language, business attire, introductions when conducting business, currency, telecommunications, working times, general etiquette.
http://www2.gol.com/users/coynerhm/malaysia_etiquette.htm

Philippines

Oregon International Trade - Business and Social Etiquette in the Philippines
Business and social etiquette tips (greetings, business meetings, social events). A list of Filipino expressions. Information links to; how to export, transportation & shipping, government export assistance.
http://www.econ.state.or.us/intl/travel/etphilip.htm

Singapore

Singaporean Etiquette
General rules of etiquette (personal & business).
http://www2.gol.com/users/coynerhm/singaporan_eitquette.htm

Taiwan

Oregon International Trade - Business and Social Etiquette in Taiwan
Business and social etiquette tips (greetings, business meetings, social events). General rules of thumb and a list of Chinese expressions. Information links to; how to export, transportation & shipping, government export assistance.
http://www.econ.state.or.us/intl/travel/ettaiwan.htm

Taiwan: Business Travel
Information on business customs, travel advisory & visas, statutory holidays, business infrastructure.
http://www.econ.state.or.us/intl/research/taitravl.htm

Thailand

Thai Etiquette
Information on; language, business attire, introductions (business & personal), business hours, currency, telecommunications, general etiquette (business & personal).
http://www2.gol.com/users/coynerhm/thai_etiquette.htm

ThaiNet - The People, the Language, and etiquette in Thailand
Information on the people, the language and etiquette in Thailand.
http://mall6.register.com/thainet/c16.htm

Vietnam

Vietnamese Etiquette
Information on language, business attire, introductions when conducting business, currency, telecommunications, working times, general etiquette.
http://www2.gol.com/users/coynerhm/vietnam_etiquette.htm

Business with Vietnam - Etiquette
List of different items to be considered when conducting business in Vietnam (business etiquette - business cards, establishing contacts & networks, language hints, business entertainment). Links also to trade & investment statistics.
http://www.abgvn.com/businessvn.htm#ETIQUETTE

Miscellaneous / General Asia

Asian Business Etiquette
A web site that will link you to information on general business etiquette for different countries in Asia.
http://www2.gol.com/users/coynerhm/etiquette1.htm

The Web of Culture [Gestures] - Asia and the Pacific
A web site that will link you to information on personal and business etiquette for different countries in Asia.
http://www.webofculture.com/edu/gesture_asia.html

A Guide for Canadians Doing Business in Brunei Darussalam
Contact information for the Canadian High Commission in Brunei, general introduction to Brunei Darussalem, general business & personal etiquette and information on how to do business in Brunei.
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/geo/html_documents/76143-e.htm

Europe

France

Travel Etiquette - Business Travel
Etiquette guide, useful phrases, do's and don'ts.
http://www.traveletiquette.com

France: Business travel
Information on business travel, business etiquette, communications, accommodation, business attire. A list of useful addresses (Foreign Agricultural Services, US & Foreign Commercial Services, Hospitals....).
http://www.econ.state.or.us/intl/research/FRATRAVL.HTM

Germany

German Customs
Detailed information on German social customs.
http://www.stuttgart.army.mil/CUSTOMS.HTM

Living in Germany for Beginners: A Not Too Serious and Very Much Abridged Primer
Helpful hints on telephone usage, recycling and punctuality to social events.
http://www.usembassy.de/services/e35a.htm

Living in Germany - Customs
A list of German customs (greeting people, visiting friends and business associates, quiet hours).
http://www.anchorgroup.com/PEP-Germany/wbcc/customs.html

Italy

Italy - Culture Shock
Detailed information on the siesta, public strikes, specialty shops, meals, telephones, public transportation and accommodation.
http://www.ragnoweb.com/FLORENCE/CULSHOCK.HTM

Russia

Some Useful Hints
Information on how to behave in public places, drinking water, weather. Links to local traditions, national holidays, embassy contact information.
http://www.moscow-guide.ru/General/Hints.htm

Russian/American Cultural Contrasts
Detailed information on; geography & culture, characteristics, state & society, personal encounters, negotiation - personal & business, general etiquette.
http://www.goehner.com/russinfo.htm

Spain

Guide for Canadian Business Visitors to Spain
Business customs, marketing Canadian products and services, business infrastructure, travel advisory and visas.
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/english/geo/europe/84676-e.htm

United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Business Travel
Business customs, etiquette, business hours, travel advisory & visas, citizen services, holidays and business infrastructure.
http://www.econ.state.or.us/intl/research/UK_TRAVL.HTM

Miscellaneous / General Europe

BusinessEurope
Trade bulletin board, list of conferences, trade fair database. Direct link to over 18,000 listings of companies worldwide, with management information, charts and 10 years of financial data.
http://www.businesseurope.com/index.html

An Internet Guide to Finnish Customs and Manners
Direct links to Finnish customs and manners (religion, gender, languages, names & titles, greetings, eating, social etiquette).
http://virtual.finland.fi/finfo/english/guide.html

Latin, South and Central America

Argentina

Argentina: Business Travel
General information on business travel, customs, business holidays, telecommunications, transportation and security.
http://www.econ.state.or.us/intl/research/argtravl.htm

Chile

Chile: Business Travel
Information on business customs, travel advisory & visas, legal holidays and business infrastructure.
http://www.econ.state.or.us/intl/research/CHILTRAV.HTM

Mexico

M�XICO �Qu� pasa?: A Guide for Canadian Visitors
Mexican culture, customs, necessary travel documents and information on working and doing business in Mexico.
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/travel/consular/16013-e.htm

Making It in Mexico -- Business Customs and Practices
Tips on social customs and business etiquette.
http://www.fas.usda.gov/info/agexporter/1999/makingit.html

Miscellaneous / General Latin America

The Web of Culture [Gestures] - Central and South America
Social gestures, business and personal etiquette, for Central and South America.
http://www.webofculture.com/edu/gesture_s_am.html

Latin America
Business and social etiquette listed for Latin American countries.
http://www.cyborlink.com/besite/latiname.htm

Inter-American Understanding
Links to sites dedicated to strengthening North American - Latin American understanding and cooperation (cultural relations, business practice, and more).
http://users.erols.com/iauinc/

Ten Mistakes to Avoid in Working with Latin Americans
Ten helpful hints of things to avoid when conducting business in Latin America.
http://users.erols.com/iauinc/mistakes.htm

Differing Styles and Business Practices in Inter-American Relations
Different business practices - North American versus Latin American. What to expect when doing business in Latin America.
http://users.erols.com/iauinc/busprac.htm

United States

Manners Mom Never Taught You
Tips on social behaviour for today's business environment.
http://www.etiquetteintl.com/manners.htm

Introductions
Examples of greetings/introductions for today's business and social environment.
http://www.etiquetteintl.com/intro.htm

Cross-Cultural Communications (African-Americans and Anglo-Americans)
Examples of verbal and non-verbal communication contrasts among some African Americans and some Anglo Americans.
http://www.nwrel.org/cnorse/booklets/ccc/table4.html

The Web of Culture [Gestures] - United States and Canada
Social gestures, business and personal etiquette, for the United States and Canada.
http://www.webofculture.com/edu/gesture_n_am.html

Miscellaneous / General

Her Own Way: Advice for the Woman Traveller
Helpful hints for women travellers (accommodation, dress sense, business & personal etiquette, different cultures, etc.).
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/travel/consular/16009-e.htm

Travel Information and Advisory Reports - Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Travel information and advisory reports - links to countries around the world.
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/travelreport/menu_e.htm

E-thologies (Centre for Intercultural Learning at the Canadian Foreign Service Institute)
Provides country specific information organized around the social, political, economic, environmental, and cultural context of a country.
http://www.e-thologies.com/default.asp

Epicurious Travel: Do's and Taboos
Do's and Don'ts when visiting: Africa, Asia and the South Pacific, The Caribbean and Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.
http://travel.epicurious.com/travel/d_play/08_taboos/intro.html

Diplomats Online (American Foreign Service Association)
Links to communication centre, resources, diplomats - AFSA.
http://www.diplomatsonline.org/

International Business Customs, International Business Protocol, Business Practices
Information on international business practices, business protocol, etiquette, cross-cultural communication, negotiating tactics and country-specific data.
http://www.worldbiz.com/

Communication Around the World
Business and personal communication styles for different countries throughout the world.
http://comm1.uwsp.edu/304x/projects/Brun/article.htm

Business Culture Worldwide
Links to worldwide business briefings & newsletters, predeparture reports, training & consulting, executive reports, global business bookstore, corporate intranets and global management information.
http://www.businessculture.com/

Gestures Around the World
Lists of proper body gestures to use in different countries around the world (personal & business etiquette).
http://www.webofculture.com/edu/gestures.html

Malkam Consultants Ltd. (Specialists in Cross-cultural Communications)
Variety of links on how to communicate with people from different cultures, integrate diversity awareness into workplace, improve overseas effectiveness of business team.
http://www.malkam.com

Country Reports (A-H)

Africa Business Information Center (International Trade Admin.): General marketing information, sectoral and product specific data, general economic information, business travel and etiquette.
African Studies Center (U. Of Penn.): Comprehensive bibliography of links to the nations of Africa. Click on the links "Country-Specific" and "Web Links" for an annotated list of resources.
Angola, Republic of: Art and culture, news, politics, business and economics.
Argentina Business: Locate a basic profile of Argentina, business opportunities, business culture, import policies and procedures, industry reviews, and Mercosur and other Trade Agreements.
Asia & the Pacific: General marketing information, sectoral and product specific information, general economic information, and business travel and etiquette.
Australia Guide: Links to general facts and figures, geography, culture, tourism, travel, and government and history.
Canadiana, the Canadian Resources Page: References to Canadian news, media, facts and figures, travel and tourism, government servers, politics and history, and heritage, culture, and entertainment.
Canadian Government Primary Internet Page: Information about Canada (e.g. fact sheets, map, information by subject), government overview, and federal institutions.
Central and Eastern Europe Business Information Center (International Trade Admin.): Trade and investment leads, market research, U.S. Embassy reports, conferences and trade fairs, and other in-house publications.
China (Republic of) Yearbook: Locate information such as the geography, people, language, history, government, political parties and elections, foreign relations, and education.
Czech Republic: Basic facts, political system, country and people, investment, and economy information.
Czech Republic Embassy Newsletter: Political, economic, cultural digests, free trade, current business events, and more.
Dutch Export Site (Fenedex and SBA): Locate the yellow pages for Dutch exporters and export information (countries, subjects, industry sector reports).
Europe, Western (International Trade Admin.): General marketing information, sectoral and product specific information, general economic information, business travel and etiquette.
Gambia, Republic of: History and geography, government, investment opportunities, economic development, and tourism.
Germany: Geography, people, economy, government, maps.
International Business Resources, Africa (Michigan State University): Locate resources such as guides to doing business in a country, industry profiles, market profiles, and trade opportunities.
International Business Resources, Asia and Ocenia (Michigan State University): Locate resources such as guides to doing business in a country, industry profiles, market profiles, and trade opportunities.
International Business Resources, Central and South America (Michigan State University): Locate resources such as guides to doing business in a country, industry profiles, market profiles, and trade opportunities.
International Business Resources, Europe (Michigan State University): Locate resources such as guides to doing business in a country, industry profiles, market profiles, and trade opportunities.
Strategis: Industry Canada Online: Locate data about trade and investment, business information by sector, economic analysis and statistics, and other news.

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Country Reports (I-P)

India: Unlimited Avenues to an Unlimited Market: Locate inoformation on doing business in India such as the economy, marketing infrastructure, consumer marekt, trade policy and patterns, and investment policy.
International Business Resources, North America (Michigan State University): Locate resources such as guides to doing business in a country, industry profiles, market profiles, and trade opportunities.
Italy: Windows on Italy: Locate information about the country, history, culture, regions, the Constitution, and tourist information. Also provides a hypermap of Italy.
Japan External Trade Organization: Click on "Research" to access facts about Japan and the JETRO market research database.
Japanese Trade and Industry Information: Locate trade and industry information including documents from MITI (economic policy, trade policy), and speeches.
Japan Global Window: The Guide to Business Success: Japan at a Glance, conducting business, understanding your counterpart, the consumer, the economy, financial structure and institutions, legal considerations, people and culture, tips for the business traveller, glossary, bibliography.
LANIC (Latin America) Database: Search for information by topic.
Latin America/Caribbean Business Bulletin: Find data such as export opportunities for U.S. companies, country profiles, and investment opportunities.
Latin America & the Caribbean (International Trade Admin.): General marketing information, sectoral and product specific information, general economic information, and business travel and etiquette.
Mexico (University of Guadalajara): Locate information about art, economy, geography, history, science, sports, tourism, and traditions. Includes links to other servers.
Mexican Consulate General (New York): Locate speeches, press releases, and documents from various federal government departments.
Mexico Trade Monitor: Importing and exporting information, doing business in Mexico, and Mexico economic information.
Middle East & North Africa (International Trade Admin.): General marketing information, sectoral and product specific data, general economic information, business travel and etiquette.

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Country Reports (Q-Z)

Russian and East European Network Information Center: Click on the "Country Directory" and review links to information servers and a subject directory.
United Kingdom Travel Guide: Use the A-Z guide to find information on the UK.
Venezuela, Embassy of the Republic of: Information on the economy, energy, politics, tourism, and culture.

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Country Reports (U.S./Global)

Background Notes: Find economic, political, and cultural data on countries of the world.
Basic Guide to Exporting: Background information from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Big Emerging Markets: Coverage of markets that hold the greatest potential for dramatic increases in U.S. Exports. Countries covered include Argentina, China, and India. Text includes coverage of key economic indicators, emerging sectors, plus market access and competition.
Commercial News USA: "This website is designed to assist importers around the world in their efforts to find the American products or services they would like to buy." Click on "Importers" and access the U.S. Exporter Directory.
Country Commercial Guides: A typical report covers the economic trends and outlook, political environment, marketing U.S. products and services, leading sectors for U.S. exports, trade regulations and standards, investment climate, trade and project financing, and business travel.
Country Library (Tradeport): For each country, search for country overviews (e.g. demographics, background notes, political environment), market research reports, trade information, sources of financing, contacts, and travel and culture.
Country Reports-Economic Policy and Trade Practices: Locate information on a country's policies related to factors such as intellectual property, tariffs, and quotas.
Country Studies/Area Handbooks: Political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions for various countries of the world.
Economic and Credit Summaries: From the main menu, click on "Foreign Market Information" to access current economic conditions in 65 countries. Data prepared by the Export Development Corporation from Canada.
ExportHotline: Access country reports and industry surveys. Free registration to read documents. There is a charge to print documents.

Global Trade Outlook (Department of Commerce)
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: "The HTS provides the applicable tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the United States; it is based on the international Harmonized System, the global classification system that is used to describe most world trade in goods." Please read the instructions for downloading.
International Business Resource Center (University of Kansas): Locate resources for trade leads, business and country resources, and a trade database.
International Business Resources, General (Michigan State University): Locate resources such as guides to doing business in a country, industry profiles, market profiles, and trade opportunities.
International Business Resources, International Trade (Michigan State University): Locate resources such as guides for the beginning exporter, glossary, and newsletters.
National Trade Data Bank: Locate country commercial guides, market research reports, U.S. exports by commodity and country, and U.S. imports by commodity/country. This is a fee-based service. Depository libraries are allowed free access through one password.
National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers: This annual series surveys significant barriers to U.S. exports. The reports are written in .PDF format.
Organization of American States: Locate trade agreements, investment treaties, articles and opinions on trade in the Western Hemisphere, and quantitative data (e.g. tariffs and trade flows).
State Exports to Countries and regions: Locate state merchandise export totals to the world, state export sales by industry sector to leading markets, and state exports to leading U.S. export destinations.
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service: Locate information about exporter assistance, import and export data, market reports including Attache Reports, Food Market Overviews, and Market Specific Reports.
U.S. Energy Information Administration: Locate two reports: the Country Analysis Briefs "provide an overview of the energy situation for all countries that are members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), non-OPEC countries in the politically volatile Persian Gulf region, major non-OPEC oil exporters, and other countries or regions that are of current interest to energy analysts and policy makers."
U.S. Export Directory: Search for 14,000 U.S. companies that manufacture goods or services for export. Search by company, product, service, SIC code and/or state. Includes the document Basic Guide to Exporting.
U.S. Foreign Trade Highlights: Access the latest monthly report in PDF format.
U.S. Foreign Trade Update: Up-to-date monthly analysis of U.S. trade balances with tables on goods trade.
U.S. International Trade Administration: Trade information by industry. Industries covered include Aerospace, Autos, Computers, Telecommunications, Textiles and Apparels.
U.S. Office of Trade Representative: Locate the National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers reports, Trade Policy Agenda & Annual Report of the President of the United States on the Trade Agreements Program; and other reports.
Virtual Tourist: This site is "a geographic directory of all the WWW servers in the world." Begin by clicking on the map.
World Factbook (1999): Find political, economic, and social facts and statistics about countries. From the University of Missouri-St. Louis access the 1992-1999 reports.

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Directories

American Export Register: Access over 45,000 companies and over 5,000 product categories. Also available in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

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Economic & Corporate Research Reports

Argentina Economic Report

Under "Economic News," locate reports covering microeconomic activity, economic report, fiscal bulletin, economic financial data for the country, and the National Commission for Foreign Trade (in Spanish).

Australian Economic Views

Locate the Economic Outlook and Financial markets for Australia and the world.

Bank of America's Economics & Financial Reports

Access reports on these topics:

U.S. Economy;
Global Economy; and
Foreign Exchange Markets.

Bank of Ireland Market Updates and Country Reports

Daily economic commentary, weekly global updates, monthly market bulletins (e.g. exchange rates and forecasts), and country reports (covering the economy, politics, plus statistics).

Bank of Montreal Economics Research

Find Canadian, U.S., and International commentaries and special reports. Regular publications include the Weekly Economic Review, Country Monitor, NAFTA News, and Mexico Monitor. Outlook publications include the Canadian Regional Outlook, and International Economic Review. Special reports cover monetary and fiscal policy, industry studies, and economic analysis.

Daiwa Institute of Research Ltd. Research Reports

Economic, strategy, corporate and industry, and Asia Pacific research reports.

Economeister

Locate today's market news postings; economic data and analysis; bonds and currencies; Central Bank developments; political, fiscal, and labor news; plus recent market news headlines. Brought to you by the Market News Service.

Economic Analysis, Charts, Indicators, and Reports

Locate economic indicators (e.g. GDP, business, inflation, and financial) for the Group of Seven countries, weekly economic analysis, weekly economic briefing, cybereconomics, monetary and fiscal policies, demography/consumer/marketing surveys, and economic history.

European Market Trends

Access European macro-economic analysis and Economic sectorial indicators.

First Chicago Capital Markets

Access U.S. Daily Commentary, Currency Spotlight (monthly), Asia Currency Spotlight (monthly), U.S. Economic Data, Market Advisory (published Fridays), U.S. Interest Rate Forecast, Interest Rate Spotlight (monthly) and special reports.

First Union's Economic Information

Access the Weekly Economic Commentary, Economic Indicator Analysis, Regional Economic Review, Quarterly Economic Outlook, and "DataBanks."

Frankfurt Money Strategist

Click on "Visitor Archives" to access dated repots concerning the Euro and the European Central Bank.

G7 Information Centre

Locate background information, news articles, G7 research at the University of Toronto, summit meetings materials, and ministerial and other meetings.

Hambrecht & Quist's Research Reports

View excerpts for the electronic technology, healthcare, business information services, and branded consumer growth industries and companies.

H M Treasury

Access information about the economy, speeches, and the budget.

International Monetary Fund

Search for publications in the IMF Publications Database. Access selected titles in full-text such as working papers and papers on policy analysis and assessment.

Livingston Survey

This is the oldest continuous survey of economists' expectations. It summarizes the forecasts of economists from industry, government, banking, and academia. It is overseen by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

MarketVoice (Commentaries)

Thoughts and ideas from the world's top market analysts. Commentaries cover the stock, bond, commodity, currency, grains, financial futures, and options markets.

Merrill Lynch

Midday and closing market commentaries, research reports, and and 20-minute delayed stock prices.

Moody's Investors Service Credit Research Reports

Locate Ratings & Rating Actions, Credit Research Services (includes executive summaries and some full-text research reports (in .PDF format)), Economic Commentary, and information about Moody's.

Morgan Stanley

Access the Global Economic Forum for articles about "events shaping financial markets around the globe, along with archival materials.

Piper Jaffray Monthly Economic Commentary

Comments from Ron Reuss, Chief Economist of Piper Capital Management covering the economy, bonds, and stocks.

Prudential Securities

Access daily market commentaies covering the stock market, bond market, treasury market, and the technical outlook.

Scotiabank Economic Reports (Canada)

Global economic outlook, provincial pulse, federal budget, market trends, and economic commentary.

STA Research

Access a number of excellent reports including the Weekly Economic Reports, Monthly Economic Reports, and special economic reports such as the Atlanta Fed Survey, Chicago Purchasing Managers Report, Columbia University Inflation Index, National Association of Purchasing Managers index, the University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment, and U.S. Treasury Auction Results.

Strategis Canada: Micro-Economic Research and Analysis

Locate the quarterly newsletter Micro, research publications (e.g. working papers and occasional papers), monthly economic indicators, micro-economic monitor (quarterly pictures of economic conditions), Canadian Industry Statistics, Trade Data Online, and a link to The Daily, Statistic Canada's official release bulletin.

Survey of Professional Forecasters

A quarterly survey of macroeconomic forecasts in the United States. The survey is conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Surveys include "median" and inflation (1 year, 1-10 years) forecasts.

Toronto-Dominion Bank Economic Reports (Canada)

Economic and financial developments, economic forecasts, commodity reports, budgets, and automotive reports.

Wells Fargo Weekly Economic Commentary

Access the U.S. Economic Commentary (current day only) and Foreign Exchange Reports.

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Foreign Policies

U.S. Department of State Policy Issues: Access information about global issues.

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Industries

Air Transport Association: Under "Industry Statistics" locate the Annual Report of the US Scheduled Airline Industry, ATA/Gallup Air Travel Survey, Passenger & Cargo Traffic History, Passenger Load Factor History, Industry Earnings History, Airline Prices (Yield), and Airline Safety History. Click on the "Airline Hanbook" for background information about the industry including deregulation and structure of the industry.
Beverage Industry Digest: Access information from the latest newsletter, top 10 rankings, and data and statistics.
Communications Industries Report: Industry news, state and U.S. government news. Link is at the bottom of the page.
Computer Daily News (New York Times Syndicate): News, features, and columns.
Consumer Electronics Industry: Locate information about the latest products, technologies, and shows; industry news; and government actions effecting the industry.
EduPage: Issued three times a week, this service provides abstracts of news articles dealing with information technolgy.
European Business Sectorial Indicators: Industry reports covering areas such as chemicals and pharmaceuticals, glass, paper and cardboard, plus textiles and clothing. Reports are .PDF format.
Industry Features: Current stories may feature background information, trends, and news about companies.
IndustryNet: Under "I.Net News Center" locate the top news stories of the day plus links to other business news.
Industry, Trade, and Technology Review: Provides analysis of important issues and insights into the global position of US industries, the technological competitiveness of the United States, and implications of trade and policy developments. A quarterly publication of the Office of Industries.
Internet Telephony: Access resources and current and historical articles about the telecommunications market.
National Restaurant Association: Click on "Research" for the Pocket Factbook, the Foodservice Industry Forecast, and operating ratios.
NewsPage: Access business news stories on industries such as automotive, banking and finance, computer hardware and peripherals, data communications, energy, healthcare, semiconductors, plus transportation and distribution.
PR Newswire Company News On-Call: Latest full-text news for public companies, along with archival articles.
Strategis Canada: Micro-Economic Research and Analysis: Locate the provincial industrial overviews (quarterly reports) and statistical industry overviews (e.g. industry structure, international trade, sector level, and performance).
Total Telecom: Track the current news in the telecommunications industry. Access reports from the magazines Communications Week and Communications International and from Bloomberg News.
U.S. International Trade Administration: Trade information by industry. Industries covered are: Aerospace, Autos, Computers and Software, Environmental Technologies, Microelectronics, Medical and Dental Equipment, Telecommunications, Textiles and Apparels.

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Internet

20 Reasons To Put Your Business On The 'Net'

Advertising, Marketing, and Electronic Commerce: Comprehensive list of links to topics such as reports, surveys, and papers; net culture sites; articles; journals and newsletters; electronic commerce; electronic payment and banking; plus other guides and resources.
Commercial Scenarios for the Web: Opportunities and Challenges
Corporate Internet Strategy: This site describes a methodlogy for Internet strategic planning, highlights possible applications, and supplies illustrative Internet examples and case studies.
Digital Business: Surviving and Thriving in an On-line World
Digital Money Online: A Review of Some Existing Technologies: This is a 50 page report comparing current and future digital money technologies. The report is written by Dr. Andreas Schoter and Rachel Willmer.
Digital Tornado: The Internet and Telecommunications Policy (FCC Staff Working Paper): "Digital Tornado" represents the first comprehensive assessment of the questions the Internet poses for traditional communications policy. A central theme running through the paper is that the FCC, and other government agencies, should seek to limit regulation of Internet services.
Electronic Commerce, Special Edition of the JCMC
Emerging Digital Economy (Department of Commerce): This report examines information technologies and its impact on the economy, business, and consumers. The report is available in text and Adobe Acrobat formats.
Federal Trade Commission Staff Report: Public Workshop on Consumer Privacy on the Global Information Infrastructure: Covers the online marketplace, online privacy, enhancing consumer privacy online, and children and privacy online.
Framework for Global Electronic Commerce (White House): "The FRAMEWORK establishes a set of principles to guide policy development, outlines the Administration positions on a number of key issues related to electronic commerce, and provides a road map for international negotiations, where appropriate. It also identifies which government agencies will take the lead in implementing this work."
Guerrilla Marketing Online
GVU's WWW User Survey Background: Learn about Web users, their characteristics, and why they are using the Web. Through the available posted surveys, access information about demographics, privacy, censorship, security, information gathering, and purchasing behavior.
Hotwired 1996 Advertising Effectiveness Study: Access a brief synopsis, objectives and background, the methodology used, and a brief list of conclusions. The full study may be viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
How to Grow your Business on the Internet
Internet and Web Use in the United States: Baselines for Commercial Development: This article was written by Donna L. Hoffman, William D. Kalsbeek, and Thomas P. Novak. Please note disclaimer at the top of the page. See also links under the button "CME Papers."
Internet: Bringing Order from Chaos: These are eight articles from the March 1997 Scientific American magazine. Topics include "Searching the Internet," "Going Digital," and "Preserving the Internet."
Internet Statistics and Growth: Locate data on Web growth, Internet growth, and terminology. Site compiled by Matthew Gray of MIT.
Internet 2 Project: Learn news and information about the cooperative effort of 106 member universities working on this project.
Marketing and the Internet

Marketing Resource Guide

Morgan Stanley Internet Reports: Look under "Research" for reports covering data services, financial services, credit card, company handbook, and the European Internet Report.
NUA Internet Surveys: Access analysis and summaries of NUA Internet Surveys (and an archive of the surveys), and join a mailing list to receive the free newsletter "Internet Surveys Monthly."
Project 2000: Research Program on Marketing in Computer Mediated Environments: Current papers dealing with Internet IPOs, electronic commerce, cookies, and Intranets.

Strategic Internet Marketing Web Site

The Business of the Internet

Web Marketing Information Center

Advertising

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Trade Agreements and Impact