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Vietnam Sourcing Report: Ceramic & Porcelain survey shows 100 percent of exporters expect sales growth in 2010

Expected recovery of major markets prompts makers to release more colorful and intricately designed motifs of crafts and dinnerware, pots and lamps

HO CHI MINH CITY, Jan. 11, 2010 - The non-profit Kearny Alliance has released the Vietnam Sourcing Report: Ceramic & Porcelain with the support of its partner in development Global Sources, to offer global buyers quality suppliers from Vietnam. All suppliers are confident sales will grow by 10 percent in 2010.

The report features profiles of 35 experienced manufacturers and 117 best-selling export products with full descriptions, prices and packaging details. Included are vases, pots, jars, planters, flowerpots, garden ornaments, figurines, lamps, dishes, bowls, mugs, tea sets, pitchers, trays and serve ware.

“Suppliers in this report offer buyers a diversity of design styles with workmanship to expected quality levels,” said Alexander Boome, program director of The Kearny Alliance. “These attributes – combined with the readily available supplies of clay and skilled workers – are key strengths of the sector in Vietnam.”

One supplier featured in the report, Le Ngoc Ha, director of Hop Luc, said: “The recovery signs of the global economy, especially from the U.S. where our company is targeting, have allowed us to believe that export orders will soon be regained.

“We can clearly see these activities through our website on Global Sources Online, as buyer inquiries are strong and trending up. While buyer demand is steady for our lower-end dinnerware and home decor, we are very keen to secure new orders for our higher-end items as we offer competitive quotes.”

Survey results indicate US key target export market and prices to trend up
The survey of Vietnam ceramic and porcelain manufacturers featured in the report shows:

88 percent of makers expect to increase quotes in the next 6 months;
50 percent plan to raise prices by only 5 percent;
49 percent will target the U.S. market; and,
43 percent will focus on more colorful and intricate design.

More sourcing opportunities for global buyers; more jobs created for developing economies
“Our Sourcing Reports are important components of the Kearny Alliance’s Developing Country Export Assistance Program,” Boome said. “Each supplier featured in the Report also has a website on Global Sources Online.

“This marketing to the Global Sources community of more than 850,000 buyers helps suppliers sell to volume importers worldwide – and gives buyers more sourcing opportunities.

“Our ultimate goal of increased exports is to enable suppliers to create sustainable jobs, so workers can support their families and improve their living standards. This is the focus of our mission of Aid through Trade.”

The Vietnam Sourcing Report: Ceramic & Porcelain is one of a series of Developing Country Sourcing Reports. Free previews and ordering information to purchase online for immediate download is available at http://www.chinasourcingreports.com/csr/vietnam-ceramic-porcelain.

Other Developing Country Sourcing Reports available are:

The next Developing Country Sourcing Report Vietnam: Footwear will be available for sale in early February and can be purchased at http://kearnyalliance.org/sourcingreports.

About The Kearny Alliance
The Kearny Alliance, a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona, partners with other international organizations to further its mission of ‘Aid through Trade’, to advance international development and poverty alleviation through trade-related business education, training and applied research.

About Global Sources
Global Sources is a leading business-to-business media company and a primary facilitator of trade with Greater China. The core business uses English-language media to facilitate trade from Greater China to the world. The other business segment utilizes Chinese-language media to enable companies to sell to, and within Greater China.

The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of over 854,000 active buyers source more profitably from complex overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in over 240 countries.

The company offers the most extensive range of media and export marketing services in the industries it serves. It delivers information on 4.5 million products and more than 247,000 suppliers annually through 14 online marketplaces, 13 monthly magazines, over 100 sourcing research reports and 12 specialized trade shows which run 30 times a year across 10 cities.

Suppliers receive more than 96 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone.

Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 38 years. Global Sources' network covers more than 60 cities worldwide. In mainland China, Global Sources has about 2,500 team members in more than 40 locations, and a community of over 1 million registered online users and magazine readers for its Chinese-language media.

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India Sourcing Report: Garments survey shows 83 percent of exporters expect sales growth next year

Manufacturers focus on product functionality, better fit and performance; Most use locally available fabrics to keep quotes competitive

DELHI, Dec. 16, 2009 – The non-profit Kearny Alliance has released India Sourcing Report: Garments to give global buyers access to verified suppliers in India. Most makers expect sales growth in 2010.

The report includes profiles of 18 manufacturers, plus descriptions, prices and packaging details for over 100 top selling export products. These include casual wear, evening and cocktail dresses, polo and T-shirts, blouses, suits, pants, jeans, skirts, undergarments, and baby and children’s clothes.

“India-made garments appeal to global buyers due to their competitive prices and the ability of makers to produce designs that meet current fashion trends,” said Alexander Boome, program director of The Kearny Alliance. “India has a long tradition of garments production and has abundant raw materials. This enables suppliers to offer competitive products and suggests why more buyers are turning to India for quality garments.”

One supplier in the report, Amit Agarwal, director of LM Sagar Exports, said: “Until we worked with the Kearny Alliance, we had not focused on clear unique selling points in our marketing practices.

“This new understanding, together with the free 4-month marketing exposure via Global Sources Online, can really make us become more professional in export communication, help attract new buyers and generate new orders.”

Survey results show makers optimistic about export prospects; most plan to hold or reduce quotes
The survey of garments manufacturers featured in the report shows:

83 percent of makers are optimistic sales will increase in the next 12 months;
60 percent will target the E.U. market;
83 percent will focus on designs with better fit and performance; and,
61 percent expect to hold export quotes, while 22 percent plan to reduce prices.

More sourcing opportunities for global buyers; more exports for developing economies
“The Sourcing Report is an important component of the Kearny Alliance’s Developing Country Export Assistance Program,” Boome said. “Additionally, each supplier featured in the Report has a website on Global Sources Online.

“Together, the report and the website help qualified suppliers reach buyers worldwide – and give buyers access to quality suppliers. Orders generated provide jobs for workers, enable them to support their families and improve their livelihood: That to us is Aid through Trade in action.”

The India Sourcing Report: Garments is one of a series of Developing Country Sourcing Reports. Free previews and ordering information to purchase online for immediate download is available at http://www.chinasourcingreports.com/csr/india-garments.

Other Developing Country Sourcing Reports available are:

Suppliers receive more than 96 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone.

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Vietnam Sourcing Report: Garments gives buyers access to quality export suppliers, insight into supply market trends

More than 100 top-selling export products featured - ranging from shirts and dresses to jackets and children’s wear - plus prices, descriptions and packing details

HO CHI MINH, Nov. 5, 2009 – The non-profit Kearny Alliance has released released Vietnam Sourcing Report: Garments to offer global buyers new sourcing opportunities from verified suppliers in Vietnam.

The report features profiles of 33 manufacturers with verified manufacturing and production capacity, plus descriptions, prices and packaging details for more than 100 popular export products. These include dresses, blouses, tops, dress shirts, jackets, coats, sweaters, polo shirts, jeans, sport suits and underwear.

“Vietnam is the fifth-largest exporter of garments and textiles in the world, with exports of $9.1 billion in 2008,” said Alexander Boome, program director of The Kearny Alliance, which produced the report in partnership with Global Source. “The sector boasts a large pool of skilled workers and modern manufacturing facilities, offering buyers a complementary or alternative supplier base to their current source markets.”

Survey results outline target export markets, product & price trends and capacity
In addition to industry overview and price trends, the report presents findings from an exclusive survey of featured Vietnam garments suppliers. High-level results show:

55 percent will target the U.S. market;
55 percent will focus on basic colors and simple styles to attract buyers;
48 percent expect to maintain export quotes;
65 percent plan to keep export prices hikes below 5 percent; and,

Total monthly capacity of featured suppliers is 18.55 million pieces.

One supplier in the report, Thai Thanh Son, Sales manager of Thai Son SP, said: “While the global economy is showing signs of recovery, we need more exposure to overseas buyers.

“Buyers whom we’ve reached via Global Sources Online and the souring report are interested in our designs and positive about our pricing. This is a great opportunity to get new customers and work hard to make them our long-term partners.”

More sourcing opportunities for global buyers, more jobs created
“The Sourcing Report is one primary component of the Kearny Alliances’ Developing Country Export Assistance Program,” Boome said. “The aim of the program is to assist small- to mid-sized export manufacturers in Vietnam, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Cambodia to tap new export markets. As a result, local suppliers can hire more workers and create sustainable jobs.

“Global Sources – as part of its corporate social responsibility – also provided each featured supplier with B2B websites on Global Sources Online. This connects them with Global Sources 854,000 active buyers worldwide.”

Sourcing reports available online for Vietnam, India, the Philippines and Indonesia
The Vietnam Sourcing Report: Garments is one of a series of Developing Country Sourcing Reports. Free previews and ordering information to purchase online for immediate download is available at ( http://www.chinasourcingreports.com/csr/vietnam-garments )

Other Sourcing Reports available online are:

The Vietnam Souring Report: Ceramics & Porcelain will be available for sale later in November, and can be purchased at http://kearnyalliance.org/sourcingreports.

Suppliers receive more than 96 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone.

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New India Sourcing Report: Fashion Accessories offers buyers more sourcing opportunities from verified export suppliers

Makers focus on indigenous materials for fashion jewelry and bags, scarves and stoles in traditional and contemporary styles

DELHI, Nov. 4, 2009 – The non-profit Kearny Alliance has released India Sourcing Report: Fashion Accessories with the support of its partner in development, Global Sources, to help volume buyers source more profitably from quality suppliers in India.

The report includes profiles of 27 manufacturers, plus descriptions, prices and packaging details for 159 popular export products. These include fashion earrings, necklaces, rings, bangles, bracelets, handbags, shoulder bags, wallets, purses, shawls, scarves, bandannas and men’s and women’s belts.

“Many fashion accessories buyers are realizing that India suppliers are using more indigenous materials to reduce cost and offer products with traditional and contemporary designs,” said Alexander Boome, program director of The Kearny Alliance. “This is expected to encourage buyers to add India products to complement their China sourcing.”

Materials used include beads, semiprecious stones and metal for jewelry; leather, canvas and jute for bags and wallets; and cotton, silk, wool and linen for scarves, shawls and stoles.

Suppliers surveyed expect export growth, plan to hold or reduce quotes
The survey of fashion accessories suppliers featured in the report shows:

81 percent expect shipments to grow by 10 percent in the next 12 months;
52 percent will maintain export prices; and,
11 percent expect to lower quotes.

Suppliers noted the main export markets are the United States and Europe, which account for two thirds of shipments.

From April 2007 to March 2008, total exports of jewelry reached $5 billion, up 4.5 percent over the previous year. For the same period, exports of bags were $684 million, up 19 percent; hats and scarves were $413 million, up 24 percent.

More new sources for international buyers, more export orders and jobs in India
“The objective of this sourcing report is to help create job opportunities for small and medium export manufacturers in India,” Boome said.

“This is to advance The Kearny Alliance’s mission of Aid through Trade. Global Sources – as part of its corporate social responsibility - gives featured suppliers websites on Global Sources Online to help them reach its quality buyer community of 850,000.”

One supplier in the report, Bharat Aggarwal, managing director of Laaj International, said: “The in-person online catalog training given by The Kearny Alliance makes it easy for us to update our products and company information on Global Sources Online.

“The ‘how to handle buyer inquiries’ information is useful to help us better respond to buyers’ needs – and convert their inquiries into orders. We are confident that our experience as an exporter and a ‘verified supplier’ on Global Sources Online will give more buyers confidence to order from us.”

Sourcing Reports for India, Vietnam, The Philippines and Indonesia
The India Sourcing Report: Fashion Accessories is one of a series of Developing Country Sourcing Reports. Free previews and ordering information to purchase online for immediate download is available at http://www.chinasourcingreports.com/csr/india-fashion-accessories

Other Sourcing Reports available online are:

The India Sourcing Report: Garments will be available for sale in November, 2009 and can be purchased at http://kearnyalliance.org/sourcingreports.

The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of over 850,000 active buyers source more profitably from complex overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in over 240 countries.

The company offers the most extensive range of media and export marketing services in the industries it serves. It delivers information on 4.3 million products and more than 196,000 suppliers annually through 14 online marketplaces, 13 monthly magazines, over 100 sourcing research reports and 12 specialized trade shows which run 29 times a year across 10 cities.

Suppliers receive more than 81 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone. Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 38 years. Global Sources' network covers more than 60 cities worldwide. In mainland China, Global Sources has over 2,500 team members in more than 40 locations, and a community of over 1 million registered online users and magazine readers for Chinese-language media.

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Cambodia Sourcing Report: Silk Fashion Accessories pre-screened suppliers now online with business-to-business websites on Global Sources Online

Twenty-one experienced export manufacturers offer hand-crafted silk fashion bags and wallets, scarves and garments to professional buyers worldwide

PHNOM PENH, Nov. 3, 2009 – The non-profit Kearny Alliance has enabled business-to-business websites on Global Sources Online for 21 export suppliers who will be featured in the upcoming Cambodia Sourcing Report: Silk Fashion Accessories.

Each manufacturer’s website offers complete company details plus full-color images of their products, which range from evening and shoulder bags, scarves and jewelry to men’s and women’s blouses, skirts and dresses.

The Kearny Alliance team interviewed senior managers in person to verify all have export experience – a pre-requisite to participate in the program – and offer hand-crafted merchandise made in Cambodia.

Stunning handmade silk fashion accessories – traditional styles, modern influence
“Buyers looking for unique, handcrafted accessories will discover silk products from Cambodia that are truly stunning,” said Alexander Boome, program director of The Kearny Alliance.

“These accessories reflect traditional influences but for the most part express modern design thinking. The price points reflect the hand-made nature of the products – but the flexibility of low minimum order requirements and mixed lots can more than offset this through overall lower cash requirements and potentially less excess stock.”

Buyers can learn more about capability of featured suppliers, preview products and inquire by going to http://www.globalsources.com and search for any of the suppliers listed here:

Afesip Fair Fashion – men’s and women’s shirts, pants & jackets
Artisans d'Angkor – Scarves, shawls, evening bags, wallets & cushions
Bunrany Hunsen Development Center Pursat Province – Wallets, coin purses & scarves
Cambodian Craft Cooperation – Scarves
Cambodian Handicraft Association for Landmine and Polio Disabled – Necklaces, earrings, rings & bracelets
Fine Arts Association – Coin purses, evening bags, scarves & pen cases
Khmer Silk Processing Association – Scarves, evening bags, wallets
Khmer Life – Scarves, long wallets, aprons, gloves and table runners
Lotus Pond – Scarves & shawls, plus wooden home décor
National Centre of Disabled Persons – Necklaces, shoulder& evening bags
NYEMO Cambodia – Wallets, toys & cushions
Peace Handicrafts and Silks – Shoulder, evening & shopping bags
Rajana Association Cambodia Art & Craft – Earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets & pendants
Rehab Craft Cambodia – Scarves, messenger & shoulder bags
Saboras – Men’s & women’s shirts & men’s pajamas
The Silk Lab – Shoulder & evening bags, long wallets
Sobbhana Women's Foundation – Scarves, shoulder & evening bags
Villageworks – Traveling bags, wallets, long wallets,
Watthan Artisans Cambodia – Evening & shoulder bags, wallets & coin purses
Woman for Woman – Shoulder & evening bags & long wallets
Yodifee – Crochet shoulder bags & bow ties, scarves, & belts.

New sourcing opportunities for buyers, more export sales, more jobs created
The Developing County Export Assistance Program is part of the Kearny Alliance’s Developing County Export Assistance Program. This program aims to assist export suppliers to market to buyers worldwide, and help buyers to source from quality producers across developing Asia.

“Global Sources has generously given each supplier a Marketing Website on Global Sources Online – and the tools to manage their online export marketing,” Boome said. “Plus, it will provide further marketing support when the Cambodia Sourcing Report is published.”

The Kearny Alliance Cambodia project manager, Sokunthy Heng, said: “Every import order that buyers place will not only make these lovely Cambodian products available to buyers in world markets, but also help the thousands of needy people and communities who produce the goods. These range from orphans, landmine and polio victims to the deaf and handicapped.

“The organizations we work with are very focused on meeting buyers’ demands in terms of quality and delivery as they realize that through exports, they can provide sustainable livelihood to skilled workers, giving them confidence and opportunities for themselves and their families.”

Suppliers receive more than 81 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone.

Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 38 years. Global Sources' network covers more than 60 cities worldwide. In mainland China, Global Sources has over 2,500 team members in more than 40 locations, and a community of over 1 million registered online users and magazine readers for Chinese-language media.

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Vietnam Sourcing Report: Gifts & Premiums gives buyers more sourcing opportunities from quality suppliers

Makers tap strong design capacity to offer new styles of craft gifts, promotional items and stationery

Vietnam Sourcing Report Gifts and Premiums HANOI, Sept. 24, 2009 – The non-profit Kearny Alliance has released the Vietnam Sourcing Report: Gifts & Premiumswith the support of its partner in development, Global Sources.

The report features descriptions, prices and packaging details of 96 popular export products ranging from photo frames, key chains, greeting cards, glass, crystal, wood and metal crafts to pen, organizers and school supplies. Each profile of 34 compiled suppliers includes company descriptions, prices, packaging details and future export plans.

Of the Vietnam gifts and premiums makers surveyed for the report:

29 percent anticipate export sales to remain unchanged;
45 percent plan to target the U.S. market; and
52 percent are focusing on developing unique designs to launch within the next 12 months.

“Vietnam manufacturers note a major competitive advantage is their ability to create innovative designs,” said Alexander Boome, program director of The Kearny Alliance. “Nearly a third of suppliers interviewed expect shipments to grow by 20% in the next 12 months.”

More sourcing opportunities for buyers, more jobs created
“Global Sources assists suppliers in developing Asia to market to buyers worldwide by supplying each featured company in the report a Marketing Website on Global Sources Online,” Boome said. “We expect this will bring more export orders and create jobs – a key objective of the Kearny Alliance’s mission of Aid through Trade.”

One interviewed supplier of stationery, Pham Long, director of Thinh Dat, said: “We are delighted and excited to have received many buyer inquiries since we started uploading our products onto Global Sources Online. We will put in our effort to get orders to achieve our target of 20% increase in export sales in the next 12 months.”

The Vietnam Sourcing Report: Gifts & Premiums is one of a series of Developing Country Sourcing Reports. Free previews and ordering information to purchase online for immediate download is available at http://www.chinasourcingreports.com/csr/vietnam-gifts-premiums

Other Developing Country Sourcing Reports available are:

The next Developing Country Sourcing Report Vietnam: Garments will be available for sale in early October, 2009 and can be purchased at http://kearnyalliance.org/sourcingreports.

The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of over 829,000 active buyers’ source more profitably from complex overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in over 240 countries.

Suppliers receive more than 81 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone.

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New Vietnam Sourcing Report: Home Décor gives buyers in-depth details on qualified export suppliers

Report features 38 suppliers, details on 175 products ranging from basketware and lamps to wall hangings and model ships

Vietnam Sourcing Report Home Decor.jpg HO CHI MINH CITY, Aug. 31, 2009 – The non-profit Kearny Alliance, with the support of its partner in development, Global Sources, has released the Vietnam Sourcing Report: Home Decor to help buyers source more profitably from suppliers in Vietnam.

Products featured – 175 in total with full-color images and specifications – include basketware, vases, placemats, curtains, ship miniatures, wall hangings, figurines and tabletop accessories. All suppliers profiled include company descriptions, prices, packaging details and future export plans.

“More buyers are realizing that certain product lines from Vietnam are very competitive vis-à-vis other Asian supply markets,” said Alexander Boome, program director of the Kearny Alliance. “Of suppliers surveyed in the report, about 70 percent expect to hold export quotes over the next six months to attract new orders.”

Of the Vietnam home decor makers surveyed for the report:

44 percent anticipate export sales to remain unchanged;
55 percent plan to target the U.S. market; and,
45 percent are focusing on developing unique designs to launch within the next 12 months.

One featured maker of lacquered lamps, Le Thanh Dung, director of Bao Dang, said: “The export marketing services offered by the Kearny Alliance is an amazing opportunity for Vietnam exporters like us, since it makes us more visible internationally and competitive. This is very helpful - especially given the current economic environment.

“Just one day after we activated our marketing website on Global Sources Online, we began to receive many buyer inquiries. We will strive to turn them into our lasting clients.”

In-person factory visits, hands-on support, extensive product and supplier information
“For all of our Developing Country Sourcing Reports, The Kearny Alliance team visits each profiled supplier in person to interview senior management,” Boome said.

“We also work with suppliers to use Global Sources Online most effectively to reach quality buyers around the world. This will give buyers more sourcing opportunities. Our intention is that the resulting business will allow suppliers to hire more workers, thereby creating jobs and advancing our mission of Aid through Trade.”

The Vietnam Sourcing Report: Home Decor is one of a series of Developing Country Sourcing Reports. Free previews and ordering information to purchase online for immediate download is available at: http://www.chinasourcingreports.com/csr/vietnam-home-decor.

Other Developing Country Sourcing Reports available are:

Each report is written for purchasing professionals and offers:

In-depth profiles of export suppliers with a comprehensive look at their product and pricing strategy, manufacturing and export capability, verified contact details, and more – this information is not available anywhere else;
Full-color images that depict popular home decor models for export, complete with product descriptions, prices, minimum order requirements and delivery times;
Profile tables additional suppliers, with key information such as production capacity, export capabilities and primary export markets;
Supplier information in tabular format to help you compare suppliers at a glance;
Results of the custom-designed supplier survey, which forecasts industry trends for the next 12 months; plus
An extensive overview of the industry discussing the main challenges facing suppliers; Details of the primary production centers; An update of the latest trends in design, R&D, materials and components; A review of the key factors that influence the price and quality of low-end, midrange and high-end products; and comprehensive pricing tables featuring export price ranges.

The next Developing Country Sourcing Report Vietnam: Gifts & Premiums will be available for sale by Sept. 6, 2009 and can be purchased at http://kearnyalliance.org/sourcingreports.

Suppliers receive more than 81 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone.

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Philippines Sourcing Report: Home & Garden Decor offers buyers latest trends in style and material from quality export suppliers

Survey shows most manufacturers of baskets, planters, lamps and mirrors anticipate steady export orders this year over last; Most to hold export quotes through 2009

Philippines Sourcing Report Home & Garden Decor MANILA, July 16, 2009 – The non-profit Kearny Alliance has released the Philippines Sourcing Report: Home & Garden Decor.

The report features profiles of 21 manufacturers, plus descriptions, prices and packaging details for 144 popular export products ranging from baskets and planters to lamps and mirrors.

Details about each featured supplier include company background, capability and production capacity. Price and market forecasts for Philippines’ home and garden decor industry are also provided.

Of the home and garden decor makers surveyed for the report:

68 percent anticipate export sales to stay the same or increase over 2008
32 percent expect to lower export quotes
52 percent expect to hold quotes
68 percent plan to target the US & Canada, and EU

“Philippines suppliers have a long tradition of incorporating sustainable and recyclable materials into their designs to offer products unique in the market. Accessibility to raw materials and large base of skilled workers are major advantage of Philippines makers,” said Alexander Boome, program director of the Kearny Alliance that produced the report in partnership with Global Sources.

New sourcing opportunities for buyers, more export sales, more jobs created
“The Sourcing Report is part of the Kearny Alliance’s Developing County Export Assistance Program,” Boome said. “This program assists export suppliers to market to buyers worldwide, helping buyers to source from quality producers in Philippines.

“Global Sources has generously given each featured supplier a Marketing Website on Global Sources Online – and the tools to manage their online export marketing. We expect this will generate new export orders and create jobs – core components of the Kearny Alliance’s mission of Aid through Trade”.

The Philippines Sourcing Report: Home & Garden Decor is one of a series of Developing Country Sourcing Reports. Free previews and ordering information to purchase online are available at: http://kearnyalliance.org/sourcingreports

Other Developing Country Sourcing Reports available for purchase and immediate download are:

The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of over 803,000 active buyers source more profitably from complex overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in over 240 countries.

Suppliers receive more than 67 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone.

Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 38 years. Global Sources' network covers more than 69 cities worldwide. In mainland China, Global Sources has over 2,500 team members in more than 40 locations, and a community of over 1 million registered online users and magazine readers for Chinese-language media.

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Vietnam Sourcing Report: Fashion Accessories offers buyers traditional and contemporary handbags, wallets, hats, caps, scarves and gloves for export

Supplier survey shows most expect manufacturers anticipate steady export orders this year over last; Majority plan to hold export quotes through 2009

HANOI, July 8, 2009 – The non-profit Kearny Alliance has released the Vietnam Sourcing Report: Fashion Accessories.

Vietnam Sourcing Report Fashion Accessories The report features profiles of 35 manufacturers, plus descriptions, prices and packaging details for nearly 150 popular export products including handbags, wallets, hats, caps, scarves, neckties and gloves.

Details about each featured supplier include company background, capability and production capacity. Price and market forecasts for Vietnam’s fashion accessories industry are also provided.

Of the fashion accessories makers surveyed for the report:

60 percent anticipate export sales to stay the same as last year
17 percent expect to lower export quotes
45 percent expect to hold quotes
48 percent plan to target the US and Canada

“Buyers are taking note that Vietnam suppliers not only keep apace of global consumer trends – including using eco-friendly materials – but also make use of their rich weaving and embroidery history to offer products unique in the market,” said Alexander Boome, program director of the Kearny Alliance which produced the report in partnership with Global Sources.

“We expect this will generate new export orders and create jobs – core components of the Kearny Alliance’s mission of Aid through Trade”.

One supplier in the report, Do Binh, managing director of Oriental Star JSC, said: “the in-person online catalog training makes it easy for me to update my Global Sources Online marketing website. The ‘how to handle buyer inquiries’ information is of great help to convert leads to orders.

“We’ve received some good sale leads from US customers and hope to convert them to orders soon. Thanks to this Program, more buyers know us via Global Sources Online and the Fashion Accessories sourcing report.”

The Vietnam Sourcing Report: Fashion Accessories is one of a series of Developing Country Sourcing Reports. Free previews and ordering information to purchase online are available at: http://kearnyalliance.org/sourcingreports/

Other Developing Country Sourcing Reports available for purchase and immediate download are:

Suppliers receive more than 67 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone.

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New Vietnam Sourcing Report: Lawn & Garden offers buyers more sourcing opportunities from quality suppliers

World’s biggest buyers expected to meet with selected suppliers featured in the report at Global Sources Private Sourcing Event in Ho Chi Minh City July 15 and 16

HO CHI MINH CITY, July 7, 2009 – The non-profit Kearny Alliance has released the Vietnam Sourcing Report: Lawn & Garden with the support of its partner in development, Global Sources, to offer buyers qualified manufacturers to complement their supply base.

Vietnam Sourcing Report Lawn & Garden Products offered by featured makers include planters, pots, sculpture, fountains, lamps, paving stones and garden sets.

The report’s release is timed with Global Sources’ Private Sourcing Event that will bring some of the world’s biggest buyers face-to-face with Vietnam suppliers on July 15 and 16 in Ho Chi Minh City.

“Many buyers are looking to Vietnam as a complementary source market to China. For certain products, Vietnam offers competitive prices and advantages in craftsmanship, design and abundant indigenous materials,” said Alexander Boome, program director of the non-profit Kearny Alliance, which produced the report in partnership with Global Sources.

“This report – and the big-name buyers planning to participate in the Private Sourcing Events – are evidence of Vietnam’s growing potential as a key supply base,” Boome said. “This bodes well for the people of Vietnam, as increased buyer demand will create sustainable jobs.”

Big buyers set to meet face-to-face with selected suppliers from the report
Buyers with combined annual sales of $184 billion scheduled to meet Vietnam suppliers at the Private Sourcing Event are:

Sears – the US’s fourth largest broadline retailer
ICA Group – one of the Nordic region’s leading retail companies
ARENA – an alliance of 10 independent home improvement chain stores from Europe and around the world
360 Sourcing – one of the U.S.’s leading global sourcing firms
METRO Group – the world’s third largest retailing companies in Germany

“Private Sourcing Events help buyers spread risk by diversifying their supply base, and to pinpoint suppliers capable of adding value through design, flexibility and innovation,” Boome said. “They truly open doors to new orders and long-term business relationships.”

Sourcing report backed by in-factory visits with experienced exporters
The Kearny Alliance team visited each profiled supplier in person. The report offers details about supplier capability, and production, price and market forecasts for Vietnam’s lawn and garden industry. The Vietnam Lawn & Garden report features profiles of 39 manufacturers, plus descriptions, prices and packaging details for 173 popular export products.

Suppliers note that buyers today are most interested in products that are both functional and decorative. Of the lawn and garden makers surveyed for the report:

56 percent anticipate export sales to stay the same;
48 percent plan to target the EU market
61 percent expect they will hold export quotes this year; and,
21 percent expect to lower quotes.

One supplier featured in the Report, Diem Bui, vice director of Vinh Tra Pottery, said: “As most of the OEM orders buyers placed with us are timeless designs with basic colors, we will focus on this trend to attract business. We expect that our website on Global Sources Online and exposure in the Developing County Sourcing Report will give us much broader buyer exposure.”

The Vietnam Sourcing Report: Lawn & Garden is one of a series of Developing Country Sourcing Reports. Free previews and ordering information to purchase online are available at: http://kearnyalliance.org/sourcingreports/index.aspx

Other Developing Country Sourcing Reports available for purchase and immediate download are:

Suppliers receive more than 67 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone.

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First-of-its-kind India Sourcing Report: Glass & Metal Tableware offers buyers quality export manufacturers and industry insight

Experienced manufacturers combine art with expertise to create contemporary designs of wine coolers, trays, pitchers, cake stands, fruit baskets and canisters for the kitchen and home

MUMBAI, June 23, 2009 – The first-ever India Sourcing Report: Glass & Metal Tableware shows that India glass and tableware manufacturers are focusing on contemporary designs, with the majority expecting export growth in the coming year.

India Sourcing Report Glass & Metal Tableware Products offered for export by makers profiled in the India Sourcing Report include wine coolers, serving trays, pitchers, cake stands, bread baskets, fruit baskets, canisters and bar sets.

“Buyers are finding that India offers a competitive alternative - and often a profitable complementary supply base - to China sourcing,” said Alexander Boome, program director of the non-profit Kearny Alliance, which produced the report in partnership with Global Sources.

In-factory visits with experienced exporters
The Kearny Alliance team visited each profiled supplier in person to compile the report, which offers details about supplier capability, and production, price and market forecasts for India’s tableware industry. It features profiles of 27 manufacturers, plus descriptions, prices and packaging details for over 199 popular export products.

Of glass and metal tableware makers surveyed for the India Sourcing Report:

68 percent anticipate growth in export sales;
56 percent plan to target the EU market; and
52 percent expect they will need to raise prices.

To help keep price hikes to a minimum, suppliers are focusing on developing their own facilities for processing metal or sourcing from South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and mainland China, and using recycled metal.

More big buyers focus on India
“India is a key Asia supply base for glass and metal tableware,” Boome said. “Demand for India-made products is increasing, mainly due to their craftsmanship, design and suppliers’ long history in the sector

“In fact, Global Sources – our partner in developing this report – will host Private Sourcing Events in New Delhi on June 24 and 25 for big buyers of Kitchen and Bathroom Storage Products and Dinnerware, Glassware and Drinkware. Participating buyers are

Atico – the largest sourcing and product development company in the U.S.
Casino – France's largest convenience store operator
El Corte Ingles – Spain's largest retailer
Target (AU) – one of Australia’s largest retailers; and,
Test Rite – one of Taiwan's largest trading companies

This shows the heightened focus buyers are now paying to India as an important supply hub.”

Export assistance program provides boost to developing economies in Asia
The India Sourcing Report: Glass & Metal Tableware aims to help buyers source from quality suppliers in developing Asia to advance the Kearny Alliance’s mission of ‘Aid through Trade’.

“The reports are professional business-to-business tools, written to connect sourcing professionals with quality suppliers so they can do business more profitably,” Boome said. “So, while our aim is to create lasting jobs in developing Asia, our approach is that of a social entrepreneur in support of trade.”

Other Developing Country Sourcing Reports available for purchase and immediate download are:

Vietnam reports:

Philippines reports:

Indonesia reports:

Southeast Asia reports:

Indoor & Outdoor Furniture

The Vietnam Sourcing Report: Home Décor, Gifts & Premiums and Philippines Sourcing Report: Home & Garden Décor are the next reports scheduled for publication.

The company offers the most extensive range of media and export marketing services in the industries it serves. It delivers information on nearly 4.3 million products and more than 196,000 suppliers annually through 14 online marketplaces, 13 monthly magazines, over 100 sourcing research reports and 12 specialized trade shows which run 29 times a year across 10 cities.

Suppliers receive more than 67 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone.

Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 38 years. Global Sources' network covers more than 69 cities worldwide. In mainland China, Global Sources has over 2,500 team members in more than 44 locations, and a community of over 1 million registered online users and magazine readers for Chinese-language media.

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First-of-its-kind Vietnam Sourcing Report: Lacquerware offers buyers industry insight and quality export suppliers

Manufacturers build on foundation of traditional techniques to move up-market with contemporary designs of lacquered bowls, plates, trays, boxes, vases, paintings and screens

HO CHI MINH CITY, Sept. 25, 2008 – The first-ever Vietnam Sourcing Report: Lacquerware shows that Vietnam manufacturers are building on their solid foundation of traditional designs and techniques to move up-market with contemporary new styles.

Vietnam Sourcing Report Lacquerware Products offered for export by makers profiled in the Vietnam Sourcing Report include lacquered bowls, plates, trays, boxes and vases as well as decorative paintings and screens.

"Buyers are finding that Vietnam offers a competitive alternative - and often a profitable complementary supply base - to China sourcing," said Alexander Boome, program director of the non-profit Kearny Alliance, which produced the report in partnership with Global Sources.

"Demand for Vietnam-made products is increasing, mainly due to their craftsmanship and design. With more than 2,000 craft villages, Vietnam is becoming a key supply hub in Asia, with exports of handcrafted products in 2007 of $740 million, up by 17 percent over 2006."

The Kearny Alliance team visited each profiled supplier in person to compile the report, which offers details about supplier capability, and production, price and market forecasts for Vietnam’s lacquerware industry. It features profiles of 30 manufacturers, plus descriptions, prices and packaging details for over 120 popular export products.

Of lacquerware makers surveyed for the report:

88 percent anticipate growth in export sales;
43 percent plan to target the EU market; and
82 percent expect they will need to raise prices.

To help keep price hikes to a minimum, makers plan to focus on the use of indigenous materials, including bamboo and wood to which lacquer resin can be applied.

Export assistance program provides boost to developing economies in Asia
The Vietnam Sourcing Report: Lacquerware aims to help buyers source from quality suppliers in developing Asia to advance the Kearny Alliance's mission of 'Aid through Trade'.

"The reports are professional business-to-business tools, written to connect sourcing professionals with quality suppliers so they can do business more profitably," Boome said. "So, while our aim is to create lasting jobs in developing Asia, our approach is that of a social entrepreneur in support of trade."

Developing Country Sourcing Reports may be purchased and downloaded immediately at:

The Vietnam Sourcing Report: Indoor & Outdoor Furniture and Indonesia: Footwear are the next reports scheduled for publication.

About the Kearny Alliance
The Kearny Alliance, a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona, partners with other international organizations to further its mission of ‘Aid through Trade’, to advance international development and poverty alleviation through trade-related business education, training and applied research.

About Global Sources
Global Sources is a leading business-to-business media company and a primary facilitator of trade with Greater China. The core business is facilitating trade from Greater China to the world, using a wide range of English-language media. The other business segments facilitate trade from the world to Greater China, and trade within China, using Chinese-language media.

The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of over 725,000 active buyers source more profitably from complex overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in over 230 countries.

The company offers the most extensive range of media and export marketing services in the industries it serves. It delivers information on 4.3 million products and more than 196,000 suppliers annually through 14 online marketplaces, 13 monthly magazines, over 100 sourcing research reports and 9 specialized trade shows which run 27 times a year across eight cities.

Suppliers receive more than 36 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone.

Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 37 years. Global Sources' network covers more than 69 cities worldwide. In mainland China, Global Sources has over 2,800 team members in more than 44 locations, and a community of over 1 million registered online users and magazine readers for Chinese-language media.

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Philippine Fashion Jewelry Exporters Focus on Design and Material Innovation, Emphasize Eco-friendly Raw Materials

Manufacturers in Cebu and Luzon Use More Indigenous Materials for Bangles, Earrings, Necklaces and Other Fashion Accessories to Export Worldwide

MANILA, June 12, 2008 – The just-released Philippines Sourcing Report: Fashion Jewelry shows that Philippine manufacturers are focusing on unique designs and the creative use of natural materials to differentiate their fashion jewelry from competitors and generate more export orders.

Philippines Sourcing Report Fashion Jewelry The sourcing report provides production, price and market forecasts for the fashion jewelry industry in the Philippines. It features profiles of 28 manufacturers, plus descriptions, prices and packaging details for over 100 popular export products, including bangles, earrings and necklaces. The report also highlights the latest trends in product design and material application.

“Survey results indicate that more than two-thirds of Philippine suppliers will focus on designs incorporating indigenous materials,” said Alexander Boome, program director of the non-profit Kearny Alliance, which produced the report with the support of Global Sources.

Other survey results in the Philippines Sourcing Report: Fashion Jewelry show that:

61 percent of suppliers anticipate export growth
53 percent plan to target the EU market; and
67 percent expect price increases

“To bring down costs, makers are incorporating readily available materials – such as cornhusks, eggshells and aluminum from recycled soft drink cans –and developing inventive ways of using them in new designs,” Boome said.

“Buyers will appreciate the alternative sourcing opportunities this report offers. Clearly, by sourcing from experienced suppliers in Southeast Asia, buyers can offer their customers a wider selection of distinctive handmade products, not available from mass-market producers.”

Free Export Assistance Program Provides Boost to Developing Economies
The Philippines Sourcing Report: Fashion Jewelry is a component of the Kearny Alliance’s Developing Country Export Assistance Program.

Featured suppliers in the Developing Country Sourcing Reports also have websites on Global Sources Online. This gives buyers free access to manufacturers’ information, including complete contact details for easy inquiry.

“The Export Assistance Program is designed to help exporters export more to volume buyers worldwide,” Boome said. “With this Program, we hope to create more jobs and lasting prosperity.”

Developing Country Sourcing Reports available for sale are Philippines: Christmas décor and Fashion Jewelry, as well as Indonesia: Indoor & outdoor furniture. The Vietnam Sourcing Report: Lacquerware will be available soon.

The Philippines Sourcing Report: Fashion Jewelry may be purchased and downloaded immediately at http://www.kearnyalliance.org/sourcingreports.

The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of over 700,000 active buyers source more profitably from complex overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in over 230 countries.

The company offers the most extensive range of media and export marketing services in the industries it serves. It delivers information on 2.6 million products and more than 195,000 suppliers annually through 14 online marketplaces, 13 monthly magazines, over 100 sourcing research reports and 9 specialized trade shows which run 27 times a year across eight cities.

Suppliers receive more than 32 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone.

Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 37 years. Global Sources' network covers more than 69 cities worldwide. In mainland China, Global Sources has over 2,100 team members in more than 44 locations, and a community of over 1 million registered online users and magazine readers for Chinese-language media.

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The Kearny Alliance is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) foundation that partners with other international organizations to further its mission of “Aid Through Trade”: advancing sustainable global prosperity through trade-related business education and training, and applied research.