BA0510: Business Essentials through Action (BETA): List of Business Databases

Business Risk Service (BERI) provides qualitative analyses and forecasts for 50 countries three times per year (1 April, 1 August, and 1 December). For each country there is a two-page briefing which includes these sections: (1) Political Risk Index, Operations Risk Index, and Remittance & Repatriation Factor ratings together with the Composite Score. (2) The country's outlook covered briefly, with comments that are forecast-oriented and which clarify opportunities and problems. (3) An Economic and Financial Information table giving statistics for critical indicators. (4) Political Information including the governmental system, changes in government, and the most probable political scenario. Also available are the supplements: Labor Force Evaluation Measure, Ratings on 50 Additional Countries, Market Opportunity Ranking.

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Provides in-depth market research reports (including industry and country forecast reports, country risk reports), industry risk ratings, macroeconomic and industry specific indicators on 22 industry sectors and 198 countries.

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Contains internationally comparable statistics on industries, countries and consumers forward looking analysis from global, regional, country and company perspectives insightful comment from expert analysts daily updates of latest research for 205 countries. Includes the Economic Observer database which incorporates short-term macro-economic indicators across 52 countries.

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Business Risk Service (BERI) provides qualitative analyses and forecasts for 50 countries three times per year (1 April, 1 August, and 1 December). For each country there is a two-page briefing which includes these sections: (1) Political Risk Index, Operations Risk Index, and Remittance & Repatriation Factor ratings together with the Composite Score. (2) The country's outlook covered briefly, with comments that are forecast-oriented and which clarify opportunities and problems. (3) An Economic and Financial Information table giving statistics for critical indicators. (4) Political Information including the governmental system, changes in government, and the most probable political scenario. Also available are the supplements: Labor Force Evaluation Measure, Ratings on 50 Additional Countries, Market Opportunity Ranking.

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BizInsights is an online business information service with content provided by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). It provides reports drawn from business and financial data of Singapore companies and individuals.[To request for business profile/strategic corporate info, please email to: library@sp.edu.sg]

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Provides in-depth market research reports (including industry and country forecast reports, country risk reports), industry risk ratings, macroeconomic and industry specific indicators on 22 industry sectors and 198 countries.

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Factiva's news and business information includes Dow Jones, Reuters and The Wall Street Journal, plus other global sources which provide news, historical articles, market research, investment analyst reports and stock quotes.

Access instructions: For more info, go to https://sp-sg.libguides.com/eresourcesguide/Factiva
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This database provides trend reports based on extensive in-depth research, real-world consulting work, and theories tested in companies across many industries. Industries covered include: Growth, Innovation & Leadership, Healthcare, Chemicals, Materials & Food, Energy & Power Systems, Information & Communication Technologies, Industrial Automation & Process Control, Metals & Minerals, Automotive & Transportation, Aerospace & Defence, Environment & Building Technologies, Measurement & Instrumentation, Manufacturing Excellence Community, Electronics & Security, Security Solutions.

Access instructions: Click on "Campus Login" for general access (without downloading rights) SP staff may email Library (library@sp.edu.sg) to request for a personal account with downloading rights.
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Mintel GNPD monitors product innovation and retail success in the consumer packaged goods market. The database contains data from over 50 countries worldwide, with over 20,000 new products added every month and with continually updated data. GNPD monitors key new products launched from Food, Beverages, Beauty & Personal Care, Household Goods and Petcare across key global markets. Accessible via GNPD, Mintel Food and Drink platform contains consumer behaviour insights, it adds an additional layer of information about the new food and drink products launched in the market on top of GNPD database. The insights also provides overview of what would happen in the next 2-5 years and opportunities in the market. The Mintel Food and Drink consumer reports (UK, US & China) provide detailed consumer research, point of sale data and market information combined with analysis, context and commentary for a 360 view of the entire market.

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Contains internationally comparable statistics on industries, countries and consumers forward looking analysis from global, regional, country and company perspectives insightful comment from expert analysts daily updates of latest research for 205 countries. Includes the Economic Observer database which incorporates short-term macro-economic indicators across 52 countries.

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The database covers more than 80,000 multi-disciplinary topics, includes statistics and industry reports from 22 sectors and 170 industries, with special emphasis on digital markets (Media, Advertising, eCommerce, Fintech, Smart Home etc). It contains infographics, reports of studies from market research institutions as well as dossiers (special theme insights). The statistics for all industries and topics is updated and extended daily.
Available to SP students and staff SP Graduate, Personal and Retiree Library Members (on designated terminals) only.
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Comprehensive marketing information service which offers an indispensable combination of global marketing strategy and insight, leading advertising trends and award winning case studies. It also provides the latest in-depth information and cutting-edge thinking in the areas of marketing, advertising, and communications.

Available to SP students and staff SP Graduate, Personal and Retiree Library Members (on designated terminals) only.

Provides access to data sets from the World Bank, including World Development Indicators, Global Development Finance, Education Statistics, Gender Statistics, Global Economic Monitor, Health Nutrition and Population Statistics and more. Over 2,000 indicators for over 200 countries are available.

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BizInsights is an online business information service with content provided by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). It provides reports drawn from business and financial data of Singapore companies and individuals.[To request for business profile/strategic corporate info, please email to: library@sp.edu.sg]

Access instructions: Request for searches at Information Counter, Main Library.
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SingStat is the website of the Singapore Department of Statistics (DOS), gateway to official statistics on Singapore's economy and population. It includes SingStat Table Builder which contains statistical data series on the Singapore economy and population, as well as OneMap which contains visualized data on schools, traffic conditions, property transactions, population density and nearby amenities within estates.

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Provides access to timely and comprehensive information on the Singapore property market. Contains a wide range of statistics on the private residential, commercial and industrial sectors, as well as details about individual projects. The system allows users to customise and download the data retrieved and is equipped with data analysis tools.

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Provides access to a collection of full text journals covering disciplines such as: business and management, education, logistics, tourism, information management, engineering, applied sciences, and technology.

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Provides access to information from journals across a wide range of subject areas, including the arts, business, education, health, humanities, law, social sciences, and women's issues.

Available to SP students and staff SP Graduate, Personal and Retiree Library Members (on designated terminals) only.
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Online newspaper archival service which offers archived news articles, photographs, infographics and PDF copies of the newspapers from 16 unique newspapers published by Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), including, The Straits Times, The Business Times, Berita Harian, Tamil Murasu, The New Paper, Tabla!, Lianhe Zaobao, My Paper, Lianhe Wanbao and Shin Min Daily News, .

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Provides online access to over 1,700 newspapers and magazines from 92 countries in 48 languages, displayed in their original format and accessible by country, language, or title. Access is available for 90 days of back issues.

Access instructions: For more info, go to https://sp-sg.libguides.com/eresourcesguide/PressReader
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Factiva's news and business information includes Dow Jones, Reuters and The Wall Street Journal, plus other global sources which provide news, historical articles, market research, investment analyst reports and stock quotes.

Access instructions: For more info, go to https://sp-sg.libguides.com/eresourcesguide/Factiva
Available to SP students and staff only.