HONG KONG, June 10, 2008 – Throughout June, Global Sources' (NASDAQ: GSOL) verified suppliers are scheduled to meet top buyers with annual sales of over US$511 billion at 14 Private Sourcing Events (http://www.PrivateSourcingEvents.com) in five key sourcing centers across mainland China.

Twenty-nine buyers, including Casino, Metro, Philips and Sears have confirmed their participation in the June events. Dates, product categories and locations of the Private Sourcing Events are:

• June 3: Laptop Peripherals & Accessories – Shenzhen
• June 4: Arts and Craft Gifts – Xiamen
• June 5: Bags & Travel Goods – Xiamen
• June 12: Camping & Leisure – Ningbo
• June 12: Vehicle Accessories & Parts – Ningbo
• June 13: Personal Home Security & Safety – Shenzhen
• June 16: In-Car A/V Systems & Accessories – Shenzhen
• June 17: Digital Personal Electronic Devices & Accessories – Shenzhen
• June 20: Baby Travel Products & Furniture – Shanghai
• June 25: Kitchen & Home Appliances – Guangzhou
• June 26: Automotive Lighting and Auto Safety & Security – Shenzhen
• June 27: Table & Kitchenware – Shenzhen
• June 30: CCTV Cameras, Systems, Monitors and DVRs – Shenzhen
• June 30: High-End Home Entertainment – Shenzhen

Global Sources' Chairman and CEO, Merle A. Hinrichs, said: "One of our key differentiators is our highly specialized sourcing platform of online media, face-to-face events and magazines. This flexible sourcing solution aims to save buyers' time by offering very focused sourcing opportunities in the channels that they prefer.

"While Global Sources Online, the China Sourcing Fairs and our monthly magazines showcase suppliers and products from specific industries, Private Sourcing Events take this one step further through exclusive meetings between buyers and suppliers of very specific products.

"Combined with our supplier verification services and comprehensive online search results, we offer a complete platform for buyers to streamline their sourcing and reduce risk."

One buyer expected to participate, Merchandise Manager of Canadian Tire, Laurence Wu, said: "We are a great supporter of the Private Sourcing Events. It is a good tool to locate potential vendors and makes our lives so much easier."

World's Top Buyers Scheduled to Attend Upcoming Private Sourcing Events

Eighty Private Sourcing Events are scheduled for 2008, with dozens of buyers including Best Buy, Carrefour, Circuit City and Lowe's confirmed to participate. More information about Private Sourcing Events is available at http://www.PrivateSourcingEvents.com . Suppliers wishing to participate should contact csm@globalsources.com.

Specialized Global Sources Websites, Face-to-Face Events and Trade Magazines

Private Sourcing Events are part of the company's portfolio of brands for sourcing and product information services, which include Global Sources Online ( http://www.globalsources.com), China Sourcing Fairs ( http://www.chinasourcingfair.com ), Global Sources monthly magazines and Global Sources Direct ( http://www.GlobalSourcesDirect.com ). For more information about Global Sources' products and services to connect quality buyers and quality suppliers, visit http://corporate.globalsources.com .