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 | New Export Opportunities Unfold for Vietnamese Manufacturers as Global Sources Expands Representation in Market; Media Briefing to Demonstrate How Vietnam Suppliers Can Market and Sell to 700,000 Volume Buyers Worldwide New export opportunities are now available for Vietnamese manufacturers as Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) (http://www.globalsources.com) extends its product and service offerings to the Vietnam market. >>Learn more | 25 Jun 2008 |
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 | Global Sources Doubles Donations for Sichuan Earthquake Victims to RMB 2,000,000 Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) and its team members have donated RMB 2,000,000 to various charities involved in helping victims of the Sichuan earthquake - double the amount previously planned. >>Learn more | 12 Jun 2008 |
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 | Global Sources Reports First Quarter Results; Revenue of $40.6 Million, Up 16% Compared to First Quarter 2007 Driven by Online Revenue Growth of 27%; First Quarter GAAP EPS of $0.17 and Non-GAAP EPS of $0.14; Increases Guidance for Second Quarter 2008 and First Half 2008 Revenue and EPS Global Sources Ltd. (NASDAQ: GSOL) (http://www.globalsources.com) reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. >>Learn more | 22 May 2008 |
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 | Global Sources Details Plan to Distribute up to RMB 1,000,000 to Aid Sichuan Earthquake Victims
Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) has outlined its plan to donate up to RMB 1,000,000 to aid victims of the Sichuan earthquake. >>Learn more | 19 May 2008 |
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 | Global Sources to Donate up to RMB 1 Million for China Earthquake Relief; Team Members Ready to Volunteer for Aid Programs, Company Actively Looking at Ways to Help Communities Rebuild Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) and its team members will donate up to RMB 1 million to aid those affected by the massive earthquake in southwestern China on May 12. >>Learn more | 14 May 2008 |
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 | Global Sources Scheduled to Report First Quarter 2008 Results
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Global Sources Ltd. (NASDAQ: GSOL) expects to release results for the first quarter 2008 before the market opens on May 22, 2008. >>Learn more | 23 Apr 2008 |
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 | Global Sources' Investor Relations Website Wins Top Awards for the Third Consecutive Year Honored for Best IR Website, Corporate Governance Section and Financial Disclosure Procedures. >>Learn more | 7 Apr 2008 |
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 | Global Sources Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Results; 2007 Annual Revenue of $182.1 Million and Fourth Quarter Revenue of $60.8 Million, Both Up 16% Compared to Respective Periods in 2006; Reported 2007 GAAP EPS of $0.51 and Non-GAAP EPS of $0.73 Global Sources Ltd. (NASDAQ: GSOL) reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2007. >>Learn more | 11 Mar 2008 |
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 | Global Sources to Present at Citi 5th Annual Small & Mid-Cap Conference in Las Vegas Global Sources Ltd. (NASDAQ: GSOL) Chairman and CEO, Merle A. Hinrichs, is scheduled to present at the Citi 5th Annual Small & Mid-Cap Conference on Monday, March 17 at 1:45 p.m. PT / 4:45 p.m. ET at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas. >>Learn more | 5 Mar 2008 |
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 | Global Sources to Drive Expansion in India with Online, Trade Show, Print Services and Private Sourcing Events Global Sources' Indian Sales Representative appoints New Chief Representative Private Sourcing Events in Delhi Feb. 28-29, 2008; India Sourcing Fair: Home Products April 2009 in Hong Kong. >>Learn more | 26 Feb 2008 |
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 | Global Sources Scheduled to Report Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007 Results on March 11, 2008 Global Sources Ltd. (NASDAQ: GSOL) expects to release results for the fourth quarter and year-end 2007 before the market opens on March 11, 2008. >>Learn more | 14 Feb 2008 |
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 | Global Sources to Present at ROTH Capital Partners
20th Annual OC Conference Global Sources Ltd. (NASDAQ: GSOL) chairman and CEO, Merle A. Hinrichs, is scheduled to present at the ROTH Capital Partners 20th Annual OC Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, February 19th at 11:30 a.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. ET at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, California, U.S.A. >>Learn more | 13 Feb 2008 |
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 | Global Sources Announces $50 Million Share Buyback Program Global Sources Ltd. (NASDAQ: GSOL) announced today its board of directors has authorized a program to buyback up to $50 million of common shares. >>Learn more | 4 Feb 2008 |
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 | Global Sources Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2007 Revenue of Approximately $60.8 Million and Full Year 2007 Revenue of Approximately $182.0 Million - Updates 2007 EPS Guidance Global Sources Ltd. (NASDAQ: GSOL) today announced preliminary fourth quarter 2007 revenue of approximately $60.8 million and full year 2007 revenue of approximately $182.0 million. >>Learn more | 31 Jan 2008 |
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 | Global Sources Launches Comprehensive Repackaging of Services for Export Suppliers Service Ranks Suppliers by Level of Verification. >>Learn more | 30 Jan 2008 |
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Industry News – Electronics
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 | EE Times-India's New Embedded Design India and Power Design India Websites to Meet Engineers' Demand for Specialized Electronics Design Solutions Special Technology Content from Global Sources Covers Microcontrollers & Processors, Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Cores, ESL Design, Software Tools, Test & Measurement, Automotive & Industrial, Green Power Technology, Power Conversion & Management, Portable Power, Power Testing and Supplies & Accessories >>Learn more | 5 Jun 2008 |
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 | Most Exciting Electronic Products Made in Asia Sought for 2nd Annual Global Sources Electronics Design Awards Nominations Now Open for Region's Hottest Computer Products, Home Entertainment, In-car Electronics, Mobile Communication, Networking, Personal Electronics, Power Supplies and Security Products >>Learn more | 26 May 2008 |
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 | Exports of Mainland China and Hong Kong-Made Mini Component Systems Expected to Grow Despite Price Increases – China Sourcing Report Eighty-six percent of mainland China and Hong Kong mini component systems manufacturers expect higher export sales in 2008. >>Learn more | 8 May 2008 |
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 | 84% of Greater China Electronics Exporters Plan to Increase Production Capacity; Most to Hold Prices; Global Sources China Supplier Survey Covers Greater China Manufacturers of Access Control, Battery Chargers, Bluetooth Headsets, DC Motors, Digital Cameras, In-Car TVs, IP Cameras, PC Cameras, Media Players and USB Flash Drives Global Sources' (NASDAQ: GSOL) China Supplier Survey on electronics products shows that 84 percent of electronics suppliers in Greater China plan to increase production capacity and more than half of them are planning to keep price increases to 5 percent or below. This is despite higher costs of raw materials and RoHS compliance. >>Learn more | 11 Apr 2008 |
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 | Export Prices of Mainland China and Taiwan -Made Portable GPS Units Expected to Continue Falling in 2008 - China Sourcing Report Sixty-one percent of mainland China and Taiwan portable GPS manufacturers expect to reduce export quotes in 2008 due to fierce price competition. >>Learn more | 2 Apr 2008 |
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Industry News – Consumer Products
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 | More Greater China Price Hikes: 93 Percent of Promotional Wearable Product Manufacturers to Increase Quotes - China Sourcing Report; Global Sources Report Covers Export Products Including Hats, Caps, T-shirts, Jackets, Windbreakers, Vests, Slippers, Aprons and Gloves Due largely to higher labor and raw material costs, 93 percent of Greater China promotional wearable manufacturers plan to raise export prices in 2008. >>Learn more | 30 Jun 2008 |
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 | Exports of Greater China-Made Home Textiles Projected to Top US$9.5 Billion in 2008 - up 15 Percent Year-on-Year: China Sourcing Report; 44 Percent of Manufacturers Expect Export Growth of 20 percent; Focus on Overcoming Rising Costs Through Higher-End Products Greater China home textile exports are projected to top US$9.5 billion this year - up 15 percent from 2007, according to Global Sources' (NASDAQ: GSOL) China Sourcing Report: Home Textiles (http://www.ChinaSourcingReports.com/hometextiles08). >>Learn more | 30 May 2008 |
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 | Greater China's LED Lighting Manufacturers Predict Export Boom Due to Broader Range of General Lighting Applications - China Sourcing Report China Sourcing Report: LED Lighting Fixtures Covers Pricing, Supply Market Trends, Suppliers and Details on Ceiling-Mount, In-Ground and Wall-Mount Light Emitting Diode Fixtures for Export >>Learn more | 5 May 2008 |
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 | Seventy-Seven Percent of Costume Jewelry Manufacturers in Greater China Plan to Increase Prices: China Sourcing Report Due largely to higher labor and raw material costs, 77 percent of Greater China costume jewelry manufacturers expect to raise prices in 2008. >>Learn more | 29 Apr 2008 |
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 | Survey Shows 80 Percent of Greater China Suppliers Plan to Raise Export Prices – Highest since 2005; Over 90 Percent Expect Higher Sales; 93 Percent Expanding Capacity to Meet Demand Global Sources' (NASDAQ: GSOL) Fifth Bi-Annual China Supplier Survey shows that 80 percent of Greater China suppliers plan to raise export prices in the next six months. This is up from 59 percent in the previous survey, and is the highest since the first survey in 2005. >>Learn more | 21 Apr 2008 |
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 | Greater China Baby Toy Manufacturers Face Challenges Due to Compliance with Stricter Overseas, Domestic Standards: China Sourcing Report Many Small to Mid-Sized Suppliers Expected to Stop Exporting Toys or Cease Operations. >>Learn more | 28 Feb 2008 |
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Ground-Breaking Executive Education in
Partnership with Stanford University and Famous MIT Professor; New Forum and Conference Extend Chief Executive China's Role as the Best Source of Information for China's Top Executives
China's C-level executives looking for their next competitive advantage now have two entirely new learning opportunities from Global Sources' (NASDAQ: GSOL) Chief Executive China (http://www.ceconline.com), the leading international management magazine and website serving China's business elite. >>Learn more | 3 Jul 2008 |
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 | Top-tier China Suppliers Benefiting from Economic Slowdown; World's Biggest Buyers Placing Larger Orders with Quality Suppliers, Turn to Global Sources Private Sourcing Events for Assistance The economic slowdown in the West is not necessarily bad news for China suppliers, as some discovered when attending the June 17 Private Sourcing Event: Digital Personal Electronics hosted in Shenzhen by Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) (http://www.globalsources.com). >>Learn more | 20 Jun 2008 |
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 | India's Construction Boom Creates Vast Opportunities for Greater China Suppliers of Hardware & Building Materials; China Sourcing Fair: Hardware & Building Materials to be held in Mumbai, India November 14-16, 2008 The first China Sourcing Fair: Hardware & Building Materials to take place Nov. 14-16, 2008 in Mumbai, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, plans to harness the great opportunities available in India as it experiences a construction boom. >>Learn more | 18 Jun 2008 |
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 | Dubai China Sourcing Fairs Attract 7,113 Volume Buyers More than 7,000 importers, retailers, wholesalers, distributors and other volume buyers attended Global Sources' (NASDAQ: GSOL) second annual China Sourcing Fair events in Dubai. >>Learn more | 13 Jun 2008 |
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 | MIT, McKinsey, Wall Street Journal, Forbes team up with
Chief Executive China Online for management library
Leading China management website, Chief Executive China Online (http://www.ceconline.com), has launched a new Management Resource Library for China business managers. >>Learn more | 11 Jun 2008 |
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 | Buyers with Sales of over US$511 Billion Set to Meet Greater China Suppliers at 14 Private Sourcing Events in June Casino, Metro, Philips and Sears Among 29 Top Buyers Scheduled to Source Arts & Craft Gifts, CCTV Cameras, Home Entertainment, Kitchen & Home Appliances, Vehicle Accessories and Other Products >>Learn more | 10 Jun 2008 |
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 | Dubai Hosts China Sourcing Fairs, the Largest China-products Exhibitions in the Middle East Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) today opened its China Sourcing Fair trade shows, the largest China-products exhibitions in the Middle East. The China Sourcing Fairs: Gifts & Home Products, Electronics and Fashion Accessories feature manufacturers from Greater China. The series of trade fairs is 60 percent larger this year. They are scheduled to run through June 11 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. >>Learn more | 9 Jun 2008 |
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 | Meetings with Pre-Screened Verified China Suppliers Help 14 Top Buyers, Including Brookstone and Staples, Save Time and Cut Sourcing Costs; Buyers Representing US$204 Billion in Combined Sales Joined Private Sourcing Events: Gifts & Novelties and Personal Care & Health Products Fourteen buyers with combined annual sales of US$204 billion met 45 Greater China suppliers pre-screened by Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) at Private Sourcing Events (http://www.PrivateSourcingEvents.com) for gifts & novelties and personal care & health products. >>Learn more | 2 Jun 2008 |
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 | 2008 China Sourcing Fairs in Dubai expand 60 percent; Event is the largest China-products exhibition in the Middle East;
Global Sources expands 2008 Dubai Show by over 60 percent to include Greater China manufacturers of gifts and home products, electronics and fashion accessories Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) announced today that its three upcoming China Sourcing Fairs in Dubai will be over 60% larger this year. >>Learn more | 29 May 2008 |
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 | China Sourcing Fair Exhibitors Donate Product Samples to Charity More than 80 exhibitors participated in Global Sources' (NASDAQ: GSOL) Care & Share charity program held during the April China Sourcing Fairs in Hong Kong. Five truckloads of donated items were given to non-profit organization Crossroads International to distribute to people affected by natural disasters, conflict and in economically depressed communities. >>Learn more | 23 May 2008 |
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 | Samsung Sends Seven Sourcing Teams to Meet Sixty Global Sources Verified Suppliers at Largest Custom Private Sourcing Event; Categories Covered at Private Sourcing Event Include Audio/Video, Computer, Digital Appliances, Printers, LCDs, Visual Displays and Wireless Products amsung Electronics, the global leader in digital technology, sent seven sourcing teams to meet 60 pre-screened Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) suppliers at a Custom Private Sourcing Event on May 13-14 in Shenzhen. >>Learn more | 20 May 2008 |
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 | Buyers With Sales of Over US$600 Billion Scheduled to Meet Greater China Suppliers at Private Sourcing Events in May Buyers, including Dairy Farm, Samsung Electronics and Tesco, scheduled to source gifts & novelties, power supplies, personal care & health products, telephone & VoIP devices and other consumer products >>Learn more | 13 May 2008 |
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 | Largest U.S. Farm and Ranch Product Retailer with Over US$2 Billion in Annual Sales Meets with 23 Pre-Screened Greater China Suppliers; Suppliers of Hardware, Tools and Outdoor Equipment Get Opportunity to Present Products to Tractor Supply at Private Sourcing Event Tractor Supply, the largest U.S. farm and ranch product retailer with over US$2 billion in annual sales, met 23 Greater China suppliers pre-screened by Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) at the Private Sourcing Event (http://www.PrivateSourcingEvents.com) in Shenzhen on April 7. >>Learn more | 28 Apr 2008 |
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 | Hong Kong's First China Sourcing Fair: Baby & Children's Products Opens Today; Only Specialized Fair to Take Place Four Times a Year in Asia; 18 countries and regions to exhibit at co-located China Sourcing Fair: Gifts & Home Products including mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, the Philippines and Vietnam Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) will hold the first China Sourcing Fair: Baby & Children's Products at the AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong April 20-23. The Fair will feature over 130 booths from mainland China and Hong Kong, as well as a pavilion from Taiwan. It is the only show of its kind in Hong Kong. >>Learn more | 20 Apr 2008 |
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 | Largest China Sourcing Fair: Underwear & Swimwear Opens Today – 25 Percent Increase in Booths from Spring 2007; China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories to be Held Five Times a Year in Four Locations The co-located China Sourcing Fairs: Fashion Accessories and Underwear & Swimwear open today and are scheduled to run until April 15 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. Organized by Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL), the combined shows feature more than 950 booths. The Underwear & Swimwear show has 25 percent more booths than the first event in April 2007. >>Learn more | 12 Apr 2008 |
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 | Biggest-Ever Spring Show – 26 Percent Increase in Booths at
China Sourcing Fair: Electronics & Components; 33 Percent More Exhibitors from Mainland China
The biggest-ever April show for the China Sourcing Fair: Electronics & Components opens today at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong and runs to April 15. The show, organized by Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL), features over 2,400 booths – a 26 percent increase compared to April 2007. More than 1,800 booths from mainland China have contributed to this year's success – a 33 percent year-on-year increase. >>Learn more | 12 Apr 2008 |
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 | Meetings with Pre-Screened Lighting Suppliers Help Seven Top Buyers, Including Brookstone, Lowe's, Woolworths Australia, Streamline Their Greater China Sourcing Buyers Representing US$169 Billion in Combined Sales Participated in the Private Sourcing Event: Lighting & Electricals in Guangzhou; Products Sourced Ranged from Outdoor and Security Lighting to Ceiling and Track Lights. >>Learn more | 1 Apr 2008 |
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 | Private Sourcing Events Provide New, More Efficient
Channel to Source from Booming India Export Market Costume Jewelry and Kitchenware Sourcing Events Attract Five Buyers with Combined Annual Revenue of US$264 Billion to New Delhi to Meet Quality India Exporters; Participating Buyers Included Casino, Carrefour and Sears. >>Learn more | 19 Mar 2008 |
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 | Largest-Ever International IC-China Conference & Exhibition Drew 36,046 Visitors at Four Venues, up 21 Percent Year-on-Year Exhibitors Included Top Technology Vendors Analog Devices, Atmel, Fairchild, Fujitsu, Intel, Microsoft, NEC Electronics, NXP, Renesas, Samsung, Spansion, STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments, Toshiba and Vishay. >>Learn more | 17 Mar 2008 |
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 | NXP Semiconductors' Greater China Country Manager Opens Record-Breaking International IC-China Conference & Exhibition in Shanghai; Exhibitors include Analog Devices, Intersil, Microsoft, NEC, Renesas, Samsung, Texas Instruments and Vishay Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) announced that the 13th International IC-China Conference & Exhibition (IIC-China) opens at Shanghai Mart today with keynote address 'Leading in Innovation and Creating the Next Experience' by NXP Semiconductors' Greater China Country Manager, Mike Yeh. >>Learn more | 10 Mar 2008 |
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 | Intersil's President and Chief Executive Officer Opens Largest-Ever International IC-China Conference & Exhibition in Beijing Today
Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) announced that the 13th International IC-China Conference & Exhibition (IIC-China, http://www.english.iic-china.com) opens at the China World Trade Center today. >>Learn more | 6 Mar 2008 |
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 | Greater China Lighting Suppliers Get Opportunity to Meet One-on-One with Buyers Representing Combined Annual Sales of US$227 Billion IKEA, Office Depot, Metro and Sears Among 11 Multinational Companies
to Participate in Private Sourcing Event in Guangzhou. >>Learn more | 6 Mar 2008 |
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 | Mainland China's Largest-ever International IC-China Conference & Exhibition Opens Today in Shenzhen with over 800 Booths Microsoft Windows Embedded General Manager Delivers Keynote on "Powering Smart, Connected, Service-Oriented Devices" . >>Learn more | 3 Mar 2008 |
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 | Largest-Ever International IC-China Conference & Exhibition Opens Tomorrow in Chengdu – Followed by Shenzhen, Beijing and Shanghai Exhibitor Count Grows 47 Percent Across Four Venues, Includes Top Semiconductor and Software Companies Analog Devices, Atmel, Fairchild, Fujitsu, Intel, Microsoft, NEC, NXP, Renesas, Samsung, Spansion, STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments, Toshiba and Vishay. >>Learn more | 27 Feb 2008 |
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 | Record-Breaking International IC-China Conference & Exhibition to Feature Over 1,400 Booths in 2008 -- up 34 Percent Year-on-Year; For 2009 Global Sources Plans to Increase Frequency and Locations Global Sources' (NASDAQ: GSOL) 13th International IC-China Conference & Exhibition (IIC-China), mainland China's largest system design event, is expected to offer engineers a record-breaking 1,400 booths in 2008 -- up 34 percent over 2007. The company plans to expand the event schedule for IIC-China from four times in 2008 to seven in 2009. >>Learn more | 19 Feb 2008 |
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 | Global Sources Expands Private Sourcing Events to the USA, Coinciding with Las Vegas CES Best Buy, Monster Cable and Staples Are Scheduled to Meet One-on-One with Personal Electronics Suppliers from Greater China. >>Learn more | 7 Jan 2008 |