Country Specific Resources

MECON includes general economic information and news for investors including legal and taxation issues as well as a section about investment opportunities in Argentina by sector. Site available in Spanish only.

The Australian Suppliers Database section of the site is a searchable directory of thousands of Australian companies, products and services published by the Australian government. Resources are available for both the Australian exporters and overseas buyers.

The online service of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade covers economic briefs and outlook, trade statistics and reports, country profiles with respect to Australia, and current global issues.

Provides information about the Austrian department of Economy, Family and Youth, specialized for foreign visitors, along with statistics and data on the Austrian economy.  Available in either English or German.

The website for the Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of Bahrain; includes budget and law information as well as analysis and headlines relating to the economic state of Bahrain.

Provides information on many subjects related to Brazil’s foreign policy, such as bilateral relations, MERCOSUR, and international relations. There is also information about Brazil’s economy and its industries, culture, social policy, and environment. Site is available in Portuguese only.

Provides a special section dedicated to helping foreign businesses do business in Canada. Other general information on Canada is also available including: embassy information, maps, and upcoming events. Available in English and French.

This is the official website of Canadian International Trade Tribunal, an independent quasi-judicial body that carries out its statutory responsibilities within Canada’s trade remedies system. The website provides detailed information regarding the services of the organization, as well as its publication on related topics. The website can be viewed in both English and French.

This is the official website of International Trade Department of Canada. It provides information about the department, its services to Canadian and Non-Canadian business, trade and economic policies of Canada, Canada’s relationship with some emerging markets in the world, and the department’s representatives worldwide. The website can be viewed in both English and French.

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service is an international trade web site of the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT), and is designed to help Canadian companies in the international marketplace.

This is the official website of Germany outlining the economic situation in Germany. It provides annual economic reports, campaign details, and policies for the economy, technology, energy, external economics, Europe, and tourism.

The site includes information on export credit guarantees, investment guarantees, and untied loan guarantees specific to Germany.

GovHK provides information on Hong Kong government departments and agencies, as well as investment information and services. General information on Hong Kong and news briefings are also available. Site available in English and Chinese.

Necessary information on opening a business in Hong Kong is provided, including: setting up a company, taxation, trade regulations, economic environment facts, banking, labor conditions, intellectual property protection, and trade and other key statistics. Site available in English and multiple Asian and European languages.

The ministry provides information on business opportunities, culture, trade, economic indicators, science and technology, and current news issues. Site is available in English and Hindi.

Information on all departments in the ministry (Economic Affairs, Expenditures, Revenues, Company Affairs, and Financial Services) is provided, along with yearly economic surveys, taxation and legislation information, investment information, and statistics. Site available in English and Hindi.

The goal of this portal is to provide information about India itself as well as the Indian government and the services it provides. Information is available on economic sectors, government, culture, citizenry, business, press, and living in and travel to India. Updated daily.

The Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce publishes macroeconomic reports on Israel’s economy, forecasts, a company directory and other useful information on how to begin trading with Israel. Site is in Hebrew with limited content available in English.

Information on all departments of the ministry, general and economic information, archives, and current news are provided. Links to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Israel Defense Forces are available. Site available in English and Hebrew.

The official Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor site is designed to help internal and foreign companies in their efforts to start doing business in Israel. It provides business statistics, a detailed industry sector analysis as well as information on taxes and laws. Site is available in Arabic, Hebrew and English.

Reports on current topics, statistical releases, various economic reports, external economic policies, trade information, white papers and much more are available. Site available in English and Japanese.

The Ministry of Finance offers information on the budget, customs, national property, government bonds, tax policy, and stabilization.

The official web site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan provides information on Foreign Policy, Regional and Economic Affairs, Visa Application Procedures, etc.

The Mexican Business Information System (SIEM) provides business information and promotes industrial, commercial and service companies operating in Mexico.

Official information on the Mexican economy, including basic data as well as documents and reports on the economic policy is provided.

The Ministry provides a wide variety of information: on foreign policy, the Netherlands (both general as well as business specific), news releases, regional policy documents, and cooperation in development as well as in Europe.

Provides information and practical assistance to international investors who wants to enter the Netherlands’ market. The NFIA introduces corporate investors to a variety of Dutch networks and service suppliers in business, to government authorities at national and regional levels, to academic and private sector consultants, and to others, of relevance to the investment process.

This website covers Thailand’s foreign policy, news press, official business information, and the services of the Ministry. Also provides a detailed introduction regarding Thailand’s economy, religion, people, culture, and tourism.

With the goal of promoting enterprise, innovation, and creativity for British companies home and abroad, the Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) provides information for businesses, employees, and consumers in a vast array of industries.