Translation,
Getting it Right:
This excellent guide intended for translation clients has been made
available in PDF by the Institute
of Translation & Interpreting (ITI). (To save this
PDF file to your computer, right click the link and choose "save
as.")
Unicode:
The Unicode Standard is a character coding system designed to support
the worldwide interchange, processing, and display of the written
texts of the diverse languages of the modern world. www.unicode.org
Global Edge: Comprehensive directory of international
business, marketing, and trade resources. Also provides feature
articles and international conference announcements. http://globaledge.msu.edu/
United States Commercial Service: The U.S. Commercial Service is a Commerce Department agency that helps U.S. companies, particularly small and medium-sized businesses, make sales in international markets. www.export.gov/
CIA World Factbook. Online resource by the United States
Central Intelligence Agency offering country profiles and reference
maps. www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
MyExports:
Created through a
partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce, MyExports gives US
exporters a simple way to establish contacts and conduct global
business. www.myexports.com/
International
Association of Universities: Country-specific information regarding
higher education systems. www.unesco.org/iau/whed.html
Incoterms:
Incoterms are standard trade definitions most commonly used in
international sales contracts. Devised and published by the
International Chamber of Commerce, they are at the heart of world
trade. www.iccwbo.org/index_incoterms.asp
The Trade
Information Center (TIC) provides useful information regarding
NAFTA and other export related issues. TIC is a comprehensive resource
for information on all U.S. Federal Government export assistance
programs. www.ita.doc.gov/td/tic/
