Helpful Resources:
Below are several helpful resources to aid in relocation, international travel and international business:
- Akamai State of the Internet Report: Global internet statistics
- Austin Diagnostic Clinic, Travel Clinic: International travel and health information
- BBC News: Online news
- BBC News, Country Profiles: Country-specific guides to history, politics, economic background and more
- BBC Travel, Destinations: Travel information by world region
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Travel Health Notices: Current health issues related to specific travel destinations
- CIA Library, Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments: Online directory
- Encyclopaedia Britannica Online: Online general knowledge encyclopedia
- Forbes Lists: Rankings of top companies, people, places, etc.
- The Hofstede Centre: Insight into national and organizational culture from the research of Geert Hofstede and colleagues
- International Chamber of Commerce: International business organization
- International Monetary Fund: Information, research and data on economic and financial indicators
- International SOS, Travel Education: Medical and travel security assistance
- Japan External Trade Organization: Japanese government related organization promoting mutual trade and investment between Japan and the world
- McKinsey & Company, McKinsey Global Institute: Global economic insights
- Randstad Holding: Multinational human resource consulting firm
- Transparency International: NGO reports on perceived corruption
- United Nations Development Programme, Human Development Index: Annual report measuring human development levels
- U.S. Central Intelligence Agency: Maps and reports on international affairs
- U.S. Dept. State, Country Commercial Guides: Annual reports on foreign commercial environments
- U.S. Dept. State, Travel Alerts/Warnings: List of current travel warnings and alerts
- U.S. Dept. State, Travel Resources: Passports & visas for U.S. citizens; travel warnings; information sheets; public announcements; foreign counselor offices in the U.S. and key U.S. offices at foreign posts; country background notes
- U.S. Dept. Treasury, International Resource Center: International economic affairs
- U.S. Embassies, Consulates and Diplomatic Missions: Important business and emergency contact when traveling for services and appointments with business and government officials
- U.S. Foreign Exchange Services: Global payment systems
- World Affairs Council Austin: Education about international affairs and policy
- World Bank, Country Profiles: Country profiles and economics
- World Bank Group, Doing Business Project: Comprehensive data on business regulation environments of world economies
- World Economic Forum, Global Gender Gap Index: Annual report measuring gender equality
- World Health Organization, International Travel Map: Interactive map showing areas of health risks