Reliable exporters: find them and meet them

HONG KONG, April 20, 2010 - Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) (http://www.globalsources.com) opened five China Sourcing Fairs and one India Sourcing Fair today at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. Scheduled to run through April 23, the Fairs feature more than 3,300 booths from 12 countries and regions.

The China Sourcing Fairs present the latest export products from quality suppliers of home products, gifts and premiums, baby and children's products, fashion accessories, and underwear and swimwear.

The India Sourcing Fair gives buyers a broad choice of handicrafts, kitchenware, glassware and metalware, home décor, home textiles, jute and paper products from suppliers in India.

Buyers pre-registered to attend the Fairs include Atico, Bonluxe, Carrefour, El Corte Ingles, Hallmark Cards, Lafuma, LEGO, LG Sourcing, Li & Fung, Manley Toys, Marks & Spencer, Mattel, MGB Metro, Polo Ralph Lauren, Redcats, Sears, Starbucks Coffee, Swarovski, Tesco, Triumph and Walt Disney.

"Thousands of upbeat suppliers are scheduled to exhibit at the China Sourcing Fairs in Hong Kong - Asia's trading hub - to meet buyers and secure more orders as the global market rebounds," said President of Global Sources Exhibitions, Tommy Wong. "For international buyers, the China Sourcing Fairs and India Sourcing Fair represent excellent opportunities for meeting face-to-face with quality suppliers and efficient deal-making."

Unique services and events at the Fairs designed make trading more efficient

To help buyers and suppliers meet and do business more effectively, Global Sources provides a series of value-added services at the Fairs. These include:

• Global Sources Product Galleries. Four new physical and digital product galleries, featuring innovative products from hundreds of verified suppliers unable to attend the shows, allow buyers to send direct inquiries on the spot - greatly extending their sourcing reach and efficiency at the shows.
• Global Sources Show Guide Magazines. Twelve totally redesigned sourcing magazines that incorporate the Fair show guides - featuring the exhibitor list and floor map - and a CD-ROM that contains a copy of all Global Sources' eMagazines, will be distributed to buyers on-site. This one-of-a-kind initiative puts in buyers' hands information on hundreds of additional verified suppliers and their products, boosting the productivity of their show visit.
• Private Buyer Meetings. Offering exclusive opportunities for pre-selected exhibitors at the China Sourcing Fairs to meet large global companies in private during the shows. Buyers scheduled to participate in this April's meetings include Andre Badi, Booble Goom, Casino (HK), Dollar General, Kmart Australia, LG Sourcing, Next, Okaidi, Onida, Orient Craft, Otto International, Sergent Major, Spring Global, Target Australia, Targmex, Tramacro and WHSmith.
• Vendor Summits.  Giving buyers the opportunity to outline their sourcing requirements and request information from up to 50 pre-screened quality suppliers at once. Participating companies include Dollar General.
• Glassware Gallery features a selection of high-quality glassware products in Hall 5.
• Color Trends Areas feature color forecasts for fashion accessories, underwear and swimwear, home, and gifts and premiums products in Halls 1 and 9.
• Fashion Parades of the latest fashion items are held daily at the Fashion Accessories and Underwear & Swimwear shows.
• Free Conference Programs. Featuring international experts speaking on up-to-the minute issues affecting the industry. Topics this year include the latest color trends, Indonesia sourcing, India sourcing, China sourcing, regulation changes and supply chain management.

China Sourcing Fairs set to further expand to emerging markets

Global Sources is scheduled to expand its China Sourcing Fair series in major trading hubs to help Greater China suppliers tap swiftly into emerging markets, a segment that is enjoying strong growth.

"Traditional markets continue to improve, but a wise export promotion strategy is to cultivate business in emerging markets as well, where growth is stronger compared to developed markets," Wong said. "The opportunity is great, as some emerging markets are expected to reach pre-crisis levels well before the end of the year."

In addition to the Fairs in Hong Kong, the company has established shows in Dubai, Shanghai and Mumbai. In 2010, Global Sources is scheduled to expand the China Sourcing Fairs to Singapore and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Opening times for the China Sourcing Fairs and India Sourcing Fair at AsiaWorld-Expo are:

• April 20 - 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• April 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Buyers can register for free admission and find more information on the Fairs, including details about free transport to and from the venue, at http://www.chinasourcingfair.com and http://www.india-sourcingfair.com .