Global Sources fall fashion trade shows open with a record 1,200 booths -- up by 28 percent year-on-year
HONG KONG, Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) opened its garment and fashion "China Sourcing Fairs" today with more than 1,200 booths -- an increase of 28 percent from last year. All four events are being held Oct. 27-30, 2011 at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. They ar...
China suppliers of solar panels and power systems launch innovative designs, new strategies to meet challenges
HONG KONG, Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China suppliers of solar panels and power systems are optimistic about strong sales as they improve product performance, even while slashing prices and confronting substantial industry challenges. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prn/20030303/LNM011L...
China Sourcing Fairs to be launched in Brazil to serve demand for China-made products
HONG KONG, Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Global Sources' (NASDAQ: GSOL) successful "China Sourcing Fairs"" "exhibition brand is being expanded to yet another continent -- South America. The company announced today that the first "China Sourcing Fairs" in Sao Paulo, Brazil are scheduled to be la...
Global Sources opens six trade shows with world's top buyers registered to attend including Adidas, AEON, American Greetings, Brookstone, Casino, Coles Group, Mothercare, Next, Sears and Woolworths
HONG KONG, Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) opened six sourcing trade shows today at Hong Kong's AsiaWorld-Expo with over 2,200 booths. The six-in-one show in Hong Kong offers buyers a convenient way to source directly from Greater China-based suppliers. Scheduled to ...
China exports expected to continue growth track despite higher prices: Global Sources survey
HONG KONG, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Exports in several mature and nascent industries in China are likely to stay strong in the months ahead even as prices remain on the upswing. This was highlighted in the latest survey of 900 exporters by Global Sources (NASDAQ:GSOL). (Logo:* **http://ph...
Global Sources' electronics trade shows grow 19 percent to more than 3,900 booths
HONG KONG, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Global Sources' (NASDAQ: GSOL) opened its fall electronics trade shows in Hong Kong today with more than 3,900 supplier booths. Growing 19 percent from last year, the combined shows will be the largest electronics events ever for Global Sources. The "Fai...
Top honor at Global Sources Electronics Design Awards goes to full-HD Internet multimedia player
HONG KONG, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Five electronics products designed and manufactured in Asia were named winners of Global Sources' (NASDAQ: GSOL) fifth annual "Electronics Design Awards" (http://www.globalsources.com/elecawards) at a presentation ceremony and press conference in Hong Ko...
Global Sources Receives Two Investor Relations Awards
HONG KONG, Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) won IR Global Rankings (http://www.irglobalrankings.com/) awards for the sixth consecutive year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prn/20030303/LNM011LOGO-b ) -- Silver Award for Investor Relations Website in China;...
2011 fall China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories to feature over 800 booths, up 30 percent from last year
HONG KONG, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Exhibitor booths at Global Sources' (NASDAQ: GSOL) "China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories" have been sold out two months before the show's scheduled run on Oct. 27-30 at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prn/200303...
Survey reveals mainland China's major chip design companies invest in world-leading 28nm technology
SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Mainland China's leading IC design businesses have adopted cutting-edge 28nm technology to develop chips, while 9.2 percent of local fabless companies are mass producing digital ICs using advanced 45nm or below process technologies, according to th...
China International Optoelectronic Exposition 2011 expands by 20 percent, featuring over 3,000 exhibitors
HONG KONG, Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The 13th China International Optoelectronic Exposition ("CIOE") opens today and runs through September 9 in the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. The three concurrent expositions of "CIOE" (Optical Communications, Lasers & Infrared Applicati...
Global Sources reports second quarter 2011 results
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --* **Global Sources Ltd.* (NASDAQ: GSOL) reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prn/20030303/LNM011LOGO-b ) "Our revenue for the second quarter grew by 13% from a year ago, driven by stro...
Merle A. Hinrichs transitions to Executive Chairman of Global Sources and Spenser Au assumes CEO role
HONG KONG, Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) announces the board of directors approved the transition of CEO Merle A. Hinrichs into a new role as Executive Chairman of the Board, overseeing the company's mergers and acquisitions as well as investor relations functions....
Global Sources' fall electronics shows to feature over 3,800 booths - up 15 percent from the fall 2010 events
HONG KONG, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Exhibitor booths at Global Sources' (NASDAQ: GSOL) electronics trade shows, scheduled to run Oct. 12-15 at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, have been sold out. The co-located "China Sourcing Fairs: Electronics & Components", "Security Products", "Sol...
Global Sources purchases Shanghai office space to support growth plans
HONG KONG, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) has entered into an agreement to purchase office space in Shanghai to support the company's growth and expansion plans. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prn/20030303/LNM011LOGO-b ) Global Sources' Chairman and CEO, Mer...
Global Sources scheduled to report second quarter 2011 results on August 18, 2011
NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2011* */PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Global Sources Ltd. (NASDAQ: GSOL) expects to release its financial results for the second quarter 2011 before the market opens on August 18, 2011. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prn/20030303/LNM011LOGO-b ) Chairman and CEO Merle A. Hinrichs and C...
New buyers at Private Sourcing Events double in first half 2011
HONG KONG, July 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- New buyers at Global Sources' (NASDAQ: GSOL) "Private Sourcing Events" more than doubled in the first half of 2011. New buyers participating included AEON, E.Leclerc, Forever 21, Fujitsu, J.C. Penney and Lidl. This growth in participation further extends...
Global Sources' Board Member Retires
HONG KONG, June 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Mr. Robert Lees has retired as a director of Global Sources Ltd.( http://www.globalsources.com ) (NASDAQ: GSOL) at the company's annual general meeting of shareholders held on June 22, 2011. (Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/200708071747.jpg ) "On beha...
New member appointed to Global Sources' Board of Directors
HONG KONG, June 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Global Sources Ltd.( http://www.globalsources.com )'s (NASDAQ: GSOL) shareholders have appointed Mr. Peter Yam, 64, as a member of the company's board of directors at the company's annual general meeting of shareholders held on June 22, 2011. (Logo: htt...
China suppliers of tablet PCs chase iPad's popularity with value-added models and lower prices
Global Sources' China Sourcing Report: Tablet PCs reveals up to 15% price cuts even with webcam, e-book and GPS functionality HONG KONG, June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China suppliers of tablet PCs are adding value with more functions and dropping prices to beat competition, as they ride on th...
