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The links on this page point to Latvian government ministries and agencies, business journals and other sources of information. Readers may also wish to consult the Library of Congress' Business Reference Services site (http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/), a useful starting point for conducting research in all major business subjects, including industry information, commerce, statistics, banking, insurance, economics, finance, investment, and marketing. See also the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund for economic and other information concerning Latvia and other countries of the world.
American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia (http://www.amcham.lv)
Information on Membership activities and benefits. Links to U.S. web sites. Press releases archived to April 2003. Recent issues of American Investor plus an archives back to May 2002.
Bank of Latvia (http://www.bank.lv)
The Bank of Latvia is Latvia's central bank. Its website has sections on laws and regulations, monetary policy, and currency. The site provides access to reports on financial stability and balance of payments as well as statistics on interest rates, external debt and securities. In English and Latvian.
Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (http://www.chamber.lv)
Mostly in Latvian; some English.
Latvia: Ministry of Economics (http://www.em.gov.lv)
Latvijas Republikas Ekonomikas Ministrija. Provides information on Latvian economic policy the structure of the Ministry, and contacts. Links available to foreign economic ministries and Latvian companies. In Latvian with some information in English.
Latvia: Ministry of Finance (http://www.fm.gov.lv/index.php?id=1)
Latvijas Republikas Finansu ministrijasite. Describes the history, staff, and structure of the Finance Ministry. Useful reports on economic indicators, the state budget and taxes are provided. In Latvian and English.
Latvian Investment and Development Agency (http://www.liaa.gov.lv/?object_id=789)
Latvijas Investiciju un attistibas agentura. Provides information on foreign investment in Latvia with descriptions of Agency projects, business guides on topics that include taxation, trade, customs, and contact information. In English, Latvian, German, French and Russian.
Riga Stock Exchange (http://www.lv.omxgroup.com/?lang=en)
Rigas Fondu Birza. Features links to other OMX stock exchanges, statistical surveys, and trading results. Annual reports are available although most are in Latvian. In Latvian and English.
U.S. Census Bureau. FTD - Foreign Trade Data (http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/)
Provides several years of statistics on U.S. trade with each foreign country, including balance of payments and products traded.
U.S. Department of Commerce. Government Export Portal (http://www.buyusainfo.net/adsearch.cfm?search_type=int&loadnav=no)
Includes links to country and industry market reports, country information, trade agreements, and trade statistics. Searchable.
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