Asia Regional Information Center
www.aric.adb.org/
Publisher- Asian Economic Monitor
Established to track the progress of the countries most-effected by Asia's 1997 financial crisis--Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand--the site is still regularly updated and remains a great resource for investors in Asia. The site now covers 16 countries, including Cambodia, Viet Nam, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Get new data releases on things like Indonesia's imports, Malaysia's inflation rate and Korea's GDP growth. Plus editorials and opinions on topics ranging from the European Central Bank to World Trade Organization negotiations. The Daily Market Watch let's you keep an eye on currency rates.

Colliers International: Market Reports
www.colliers.com/Corporate/MarketReports/
Publisher- Colliers International
Global coverage of commercial real estate conditions. Highlights from the 'Canadian Real Estate Review' (available under Canada/Market Overview), include the following market reports: Office; Industrial; Retail; Apartment; Investment; & Hotel. Market overviews are also available for major cities in Canada.

Country Commercial Guides
www.state.gov/www/about_state/business/com_guides/1
999/index.html
Publisher- U.S. State Department
These international guides are prepared annually by U.S. embassies with the assistance of several U.S. government agencies. They provide a comprehensive look at countries' commerical environments, using economic, political and market analysis. GDP is also provided.

Doing Business-Benchmarking business regulations
www.doingbusiness.org/
Publisher- World Bank Group
Doing Business database provides measures of business regulations and their enforcement. The Doing Business indicators are comparable across 155 international economies. The indicators are developed by the Private Sector Vice Presidency of the World Bank Group in cooperation with the Lex Mundi Association of law firms and the International Bar Association. Learn about regulatory costs of business and analyze specific regulations that enhance or constrain investment, productivity and growth.

Ernst & Young
www.ey.com/GL/en/Issues
Publisher- Ernst & Young
Some full-text publications under Issues (Business environmental, Driving growth, Governance and reporting, Managing finance, Managing risk, Operational effectiveness, Talent management and Transactions) and Industries.

International Business Information / Information d'affaires internationales
www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ibi-iai.nsf/en/h_bi18601e.html
Publisher- Canada. Industry Canada
This is a portal to several business resources, guides, and industry information from around the world. Search for country studies from the following databases: CIA's World Factbook (Geography, People, Government, etc.); International Business Practices documents (Commercial Policies, Exporting, Foreign Investment, Regulatory Agencies, Taxation etc.); Market Research Reports(by industry sector); & Country Commercial Guides(Economic Trends, Trade Regulations, Investment Climate etc.).

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
www.jetro.go.jp/canada/about/
Publisher- JETRO - Japanese External Trade Organization
Offers a wide range of business help for companies interested in doing business in Japan.

NationMaster.com
www.nationmaster.com/
Publisher- NationMaster.com
View Country Profiles or generate maps/graphs/tables based on a selection of countries, rankings, categories, and statistics. The 'Human Development Index' is available under the category of Economy. Top Graphs include: Richest; Most Murderous; Most Populous; Most Taxed; Longest Living; Most Educated; & Much More.