International business — Markets and trade

This American online database indexes more than a thousand international journals which focus on business and management. Subjects covered include accounting, marketing, human resources, finance and taxation. Over 70% of the articles indexed are available in full text, text and graphics or page images. Hypertext links at the end of citations allow further searching under related subject headings as well as publisher information. A backfile is available for a number of articles published before 1985.

ABIX is an indexing service providing subject access to business information contained in the periodical literature of Australia and New Zealand, including key industry journals and newspapers. More than 200 titles are indexed dating from 1994 to the present.

From the Directorate-General Trade, this page links to detailed recent reports on trade between the EU and individual countries. It also contains reports on trade between the EU and trading blocs such as ASEAN and APEC.

Business Source Complete provides full text for nearly 3,800 scholarly business journals, including full text for more than 1,100 peer-reviewed business publications. Coverage includes virtually all subject areas related to business. This database provides full text (PDF) for more than 350 of the top scholarly journals dating as far back as 1922. Also includes country reports, company and industry profiles and market research reports.

From the European Union's Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market, this is the Community Trade Mark database. Contains descriptions and illustrations of trademarks as well as registration information.

Very useful information about doing business in different countries published by the World Bank. Select information by country or topic Explore Economies section provides a snapshot of each country's aggregate ranking on the ease of doing business and on each of the ten topics that comprise the overall ranking. Data is also provided for each country for all the 10 topics covered in the database.

A resource provided by the European Commission to facilitate access for developing countries to markets within the European Union. Includes information relevant to Australia. Provides regulations, tariffs, customs documents and trade statistics. Can be searched by country of origin and by product codes. Trade statistics (2000 to date) provide volume and Euro value of exports and imports between a non-EU country (e.g. Australia) and either the entire EU or particular countries within the EU.

Factiva is a full-text news and financial information database of publications from Australian and international sources in 22 languages from 118 countries including newspapers, magazines, company and industry reports, newswires, pictures, and websites. Searches may be limited by keywords, subject, region, industry, company, language etc. but personal notices and advertising are not included.

FITA website includes links to 8,000 international trade (export import) related annotated and indexed websites.

A resource and reference site for marketing, market research, advertising, selling, promotion, and other marketing-related areas. Includes articles, tutorials, news items and search option. Has minimal advertising and is part of the WWW Virtual Library, the oldest catalogue of the Web.

LexisNexis Statistical contains abstracts of statistical publications from 1980 to the present and the full text of selected publications from 1995 forward. It indexes documents produced by the U.S. government, major international intergovernmental organisations, professional and trade organisations, commercial publishers, independent research organisations, state government agencies, and universities.

Find the latest business and financial news from the Eastern Hemisphere. Covers Asian business and financial information from key international publications including Far Eastern Economic Review, Asiaweek, and many more.

Find the latest European business and financial information. Includes quality resources such as The Economist, Fortune, European Business Journal, and many more. Coverage: 1971 - present

This news service accompanies Business Source Premier. It provides full text coverage of more than 60 regional business publications from the United States and is updated daily.

A directory of 700,000 manufacturers and distributors from 28 countries, classified by 11,000 products and services categories.

This site provides a searchable database of US and Canadian companies. Registration required.

The Wall Street Journal (1889-1992) offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue.

A portal to information on global business activities. The site provides access to international resources such as banking and financial information, trade information, statistics, country data and business news. Also covers current issues in international business, research and teaching resources, decision-support tools for managers, and an interactive forum for business professionals. Created by the Center for International Business Education and Research at Michigan State University.