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Vietnam craft gifts suppliers anticipate double-digit export growth in 2010; 71 percent plan to hold export prices over the next 6 months

New Vietnam Sourcing Report: Craft Gifts offers global buyers unique collections of crafts, gifts and novelties from verified suppliers

Vietnam Sourcing Report: Craft GiftsHANOI, July 23, 2010 – Vietnam’s craft gift suppliers are gearing up for robust sales growth for second half of 2010, after weathering a challenging export climate last year. This is according to Vietnam Sourcing Report: Craft Gifts, released by the Kearny Alliance with the support of its partner in development, Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL).

To attract buyers, more than 70 percent of makers have maintained prices through lower margins. They are also focusing on combining a variety of locally available materials to differentiate their products from competitors.

The Report covers profiles of 34 manufacturers, plus descriptions, prices and packaging details for 105 best-selling export products. These include crafts, gifts and novelties which are made of wood, bamboo, ceramic, glass, metal, fabric, plastic and more.

“As major export markets show signs of recovery, Vietnam craft gifts suppliers are confident of seeing stronger demand,” said Khiem Vu, program manager of the Developing Country Export Assistance Program. “In fact, 90 percent of the suppliers interviewed for this report expect export sales to increase by at least 10 percent over the next 12 months.”

One supplier profiled in the report, Nguyen Huy Thong, sales manager of Ngoc Dong Ha Nam, said: “We are focusing on pressed bamboo by using semiautomatic machines to reduce labor cost and combine bamboo with woven rattan to offer competitive quotes with unique designs.

“We expect to attract more orders from new markets through this export marketing assistance program provided by the Kearny Alliance and its partner Global Sources.”

Survey results show export price trend; highlight product and target market
“The report survey shows export prices range from less than 30 cents to above $20, depending on type of material and design,” Vu said. “Fifty six percent of the featured suppliers are releasing new models in the coming months.”

Other results of suppliers featured in the Vietnam Sourcing Report: Craft Gifts include:

  • Crafts account for up to 75 percent of total output;
  • Wood, and ceramic and glass are used as main materials, accounting for 21 and 16 percent, respectively;
  • 60 percent of supplier will target the EU market; and,
  • Suppliers who plan to raise quotes will keep increases to within five percent.

Total capacity of featured suppliers is 820,000 pieces per month, of which exports account for more than 50 percent.

Sourcing Reports for Vietnam, India, Cambodia, the Philippines and Indonesia
The Vietnam Sourcing Report: Craft Gifts is one of a series of emerging market Sourcing Reports. Free previews and ordering information to purchase online for immediate download is available at http://www.chinasourcingreports.com/csr/vietnam-craft-gifts.

Other Sourcing Reports available online are:

The next Sourcing Report to be published in August will be Vietnam Sourcing Report: Kitchenware and will be available to purchase online at http://www.kearnyalliance.org/sourcingreports.

About The Kearny Alliance
The Kearny Alliance, a US nonprofit foundation, 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.

Key programmatic areas include:

  • Livelihood development at the grassroots level: Through the social enterprise Export Service Centre in Indonesia and Cambodia, the Kearny Alliance assists small producers who do not have the capacity to export direct to participate in the global economy. It estimates that in 2009 it created more than 3,800 jobs.
  • Job creation for small & medium producers: Through the Developing Country Export Assistance Program, the Kearny Alliance connects smaller exporters in developing Asia with buyers worldwide. Surveys of beneficiaries show that suppliers have received $440,000 in export orders, and they expect more than $5,000,000 to develop in 2010.
  • Education & skills development: The Kearny Alliance offers stipend support for students from Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and mainland China to study in Hong Kong and the US. The dozens of Kearny Alliance Scholars receive internships and on-the-job training in export-related companies and organizations in 10 countries.
  • Trade policy research: One major initiative is The Kearny Alliance – Arizona State University forums on China, trade and the world economic order. At this high-level series of interlinked meetings – held in Phoenix and Beijing, culminating in an Online Forum in 2010 – policy makers, business leaders, and academics explore potential solutions to issues and challenges that will be mutually beneficial to China-US trade relations.

















































    

Vietnam Sourcing Report: Bags gives volume global buyers more sourcing opportunities from quality Vietnam suppliers

Makers use natural and manmade materials for traditional influences and modern styles of fashion and travel bags, and business and special-purpose handbags

Vietnam Sourcing Report Bags HO CHI MINH CITY, June 24, 2010 - To help quality-conscious global buyers source more efficiently from quality Vietnam bags suppliers, the non-profit Kearny Alliance has released the Vietnam Sourcing Report: Bags with the support of its partner in development, Global Sources.

The report features profiles of 34 experienced export manufacturers, plus descriptions, prices and packaging details for more than 120 popular export products. These include handbags, wallets, backpacks and shopping bags.

Unique styles feature man-made and natural materials
“Bags from Vietnam are unique, and many styles are competitive with other supply markets worldwide,” said Khiem Vu, manager of the Developing Country Export Assistance Program. “Makers tend to employ different, locally-sourced materials to offer a variety of designs in an array of hand-made styles and embellishments.

“For instance, most suppliers use silk, cotton, bamboo, rattan, or sea grass for fashion bags and further decorate them through traditional embroidery, beadwork, horn or mother-of-pearl.”

One maker featured in the report, Vo My Huong, general director of Hoang Viet, said: “With nearly 15 years of experience of making laptop, luggage and children bags for US and Asia markets, we are confident that our products can attract new buyers through our design, order flexibility and innovation.

“We also thank the Kearny Alliance and Global Sources for offering this excellent marketing service. We are looking forward to establishing new, long-term business relationships with buyers.”

Survey results show makers target EU; highlight product and price trends
“As our report survey shows, nearly all interviewed suppliers expect their export sales to increase by at least 10 percent over the next 12 months to key overseas markets such as the EU and the US,” Vu said.

“Based on their current buyers’ OEM specifications, majority of the suppliers are focusing on producing items that depict more colorful patterns and eco-friendly materials.”

The survey of Vietnam manufacturers of bags featured in the report shows:

  • 56 percent of makers will increase export quotes for the next year;
  • 80 percent of them will cautiously raise quotes no more than 5 percent
  • Most will target the EU market; and,
  • Export prices range from less than 30 cents to above $20, depending on type of bag and design complexity

Special-purpose and fashion bags are top exports among suppliers, accounting for more than 90 percent of total shipments altogether. Total capacity of featured suppliers is 6.95 million pieces a month, of which exports account for more than 60 percent.

When asked about the most critical challenge facing the sector, nearly half of the suppliers noted labor cost.

Sourcing Reports for India, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines and Indonesia
The Vietnam Sourcing Report: Bags is one of a series of Emerging Market Sourcing Reports. Free previews and ordering information to purchase online for immediate download is available at http://www.chinasourcingreports.com/csr/vietnam-bags.

Other Sourcing Reports available online are:

The next Sourcing Report to be published will be Vietnam Sourcing Report: Craft Gifts and will be available to purchase online at http://www.kearnyalliance.org/sourcingreports.

About The Kearny Alliance
The Kearny Alliance, a US nonprofit foundation, 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.

Key programmatic areas include:

  • Livelihood development at the grassroots level: Through the social enterprise Export Service Centre  in Indonesia and Cambodia, the Kearny Alliance assists small producers who do not have the capacity to export direct to participate in the global economy. It estimates that in 2009 it created more than 3,800 jobs.
  • Job creation for small & medium producers: Through the Developing Country Export Assistance Program, the Kearny Alliance connects smaller exporters in developing Asia with buyers worldwide. Surveys of beneficiaries show that suppliers have received $440,000 in export orders, and they expect more than $5,000,000 to develop in 2010.
  • Education & skills development: The Kearny Alliance offers stipend support for students from Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and mainland China to study in Hong Kong and the US. The dozens of Kearny Alliance Scholars receive internships and on-the-job training in export-related companies and organizations in 10 countries.
  • Trade policy research: One major initiative is The Kearny Alliance – Arizona State University forums on China, trade and the world economic order. At this high-level series of interlinked meetings – held in Phoenix and Beijing, culminating in an Online Forum in 2010 – policy makers, business leaders, and academics explore potential solutions to issues and challenges that will be mutually beneficial to China-US trade relations.

















































    

India Sourcing Report: Ceramics offers quality-conscious global buyers new selection of ceramic décor and dinnerware

Makers blend intricate, traditional motifs with modern styles to release new lines of craft, tableware and pottery

India Sourcing Report: Ceramics NEW DELHI, June 2, 2010 - The non-profit Kearny Alliance has released the India Sourcing Report: Ceramics with the support of its partner in development, Global Sources to offer volume global buyers more sourcing opportunities from quality Indian suppliers.

The report features profiles of 14 experienced export manufacturers, plus descriptions, prices and packaging details for over 70 popular export products. These include mugs, cups, dinner sets, flower vases, candle holders, jars and cabinet knobs.

“Many buyers looking for ceramic products are noting that India is an important sourcing hub for ceramics,” said Khiem Vu, manager of the Developing Country Export Assistance Program. “They are turning to India not only because of its competitive prices and craftsmanship, but also distinctive designs and abundant indigenous materials.”

Survey results show makers target EU; highlight product and price trends
“As our report survey shows, all interviewed suppliers anticipated their export sales to increase by at least 10 percent over the next 12 months,” Vu said. “They are optimistic that the demand from key overseas markets such as the EU and the US has returned.”

The survey of Indian manufacturers of ceramics featured in the report shows:

  • 64 percent of makers will increase export quotes for the next year;
  • Most will raise quotes between 5 and 10 percent
  • 50 percent will target the EU market; and,
  • 37 percent will focus on more colorful patterns and intricate designs.

Total capacity of the featured suppliers is 1.58 million pieces a month, half of which is targeted for overseas markets. When asked about the most critical challenge facing the sector, nearly 60 percent of the suppliers noted severe price competition.

Sourcing Reports for India, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines and Indonesia
The India Sourcing Report: Ceramics is one of a series of Emerging Market Sourcing Reports. Free previews and ordering information to purchase online for immediate download is available at http://www.chinasourcingreports.com/csr/india-ceramics.

Other Sourcing Reports available online are:

The next Sourcing Report to be published will be Vietnam Sourcing Report: Bags and will be available to purchase online at http://www.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.

Key programmatic areas include:

  • Livelihood development at the grassroots level: Through the social enterprise Export Service Centre  in Indonesia and Cambodia, the Kearny Alliance assists small producers who do not have the capacity to export direct to participate in the global economy. It estimates that in 2009 it created more than 3,800 jobs.
  • Job creation for small & medium producers: Through the Developing Country Export Assistance Program, the Kearny Alliance connects smaller exporters in developing Asia with buyers worldwide. Surveys of beneficiaries show that suppliers have received $440,000 in export orders, and they expect more than $5,000,000 to develop in 2010.
  • Education & skills development: The Kearny Alliance offers stipend support for students from Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and mainland China to study in Hong Kong and the US. The dozens of Kearny Alliance Scholars receive internships and on-the-job training in export-related companies and organizations in 10 countries.
  • Trade policy research: One major initiative is The Kearny Alliance – Arizona State University forums on China, trade and the world economic order. At this high-level series of interlinked meetings – held in Phoenix and Beijing, culminating in an Online Forum in 2010 – policy makers, business leaders, and academics explore potential solutions to issues and challenges that will be mutually beneficial to China-US trade relations.

















































    

Vietnam Sourcing Report: Baby & Children's Toys & Garments shows 100 percent of makers anticipate export growth in 2010

Makers cite abundant supply of domestic raw materials to offer competitively priced activity, learning and discovery toys, baby wear, casual apparel and swimwear

Vietnam Sourcing Report: Baby & Children's Toys & GarmentsHANOI, Mar. 29, 2010 - The non-profit Kearny Alliance has released the Vietnam Sourcing Report: Baby & Children's Toys & Garments to give global buyers access to qualified suppliers in Vietnam. The report is published with the support of Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) as part of its corporate social responsibility.

The report includes profiles of 32 manufacturers, plus descriptions, prices and packaging details for 96 best-selling export products. Products range from activity, learning and discovery toys to baby wear, casual apparel and swimwear.

“Vietnam’s baby and children’s garment and toys makers benefit from the country’s most important export sectors: apparel and wooden products,” said Alexander Boome, program director of The Kearny Alliance.

“For the baby and children’s wear sector, suppliers ensure consistent quality by using automated production lines with imported machinery. Baby and children toys benefit from the country’s long tradition of quality hand craftsmanship and unique designs.”

Survey results show makers target EU; highlight product and price trends
The survey of Vietnam manufacturers of baby and children’s toys and garments featured in the report shows:

  • 100 percent are optimistic of export growth;
  • 59 percent of makers will maintain quotes for the next year;
  • 50 percent will target the EU market; and,
  • 56 percent will focus on more colorful patterns and designs.

One export manufacturer featured in the report, Duong Thi Phuong Hien, director of Asia Crafts, said: “We are starting to have good sale leads from various buyers. We expect to convert into real orders soon. This Kearny Alliance / Global Sources program is a good chance for us to achieve our goal of sale growth for 2010.”

More sources for global buyers, more export sales, more jobs created
“Each supplier featured in the Digital and print sourcing report also has a website on Global Sources Online for marketing exposure to buyers worldwide,” Boome said. “This provides buyers with information of export suppliers’ new products and capabilities in whatever format they prefer.

“Through this powerful combination of online and print marketing, we help create jobs in developing economies through export promotion and advance the mission of The Kearny Alliance: Aid through Trade.”

The Vietnam Sourcing Report: Baby & Children's Toys & 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-baby-childrens-toys-garments)

Other Sourcing Reports available online are:

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 888,000 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 253,000 suppliers annually through 14 online marketplaces, 13 monthly magazines, over 80 sourcing research reports and 17 specialized trade shows which run 55 times a year across 10 cities.

Suppliers receive more than 136 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone.

Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 39 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.


















































    

India Sourcing Report: Craft & Promotional Gifts offers volume buyers new designs from verified suppliers

Makers blend traditional styles with modern ideas to offer unique designs ranging from décor and figurines to premiums and keychains

India Sourcing Report Craft & Promotional GiftDELHI, March 11, 2010 - The non-profit Kearny Alliance has released the India Sourcing Report: Craft & Promotional Gifts to assist volume buyers to source from qualified suppliers in India. The report is published with the support of Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL).

The report features profiles of 18 experienced export manufacturers, plus descriptions, prices and packaging details for 108 popular export products. These include figurines, votive and candle holders, wall hangings, desktop decorations, dried flowers, clock frames, mirror sconces, frames, keychains, tumblers, wall calendars, and desktop organizers.

“Quality buyers searching for handcrafted products have recognized that India-made promotional gifts are truly unique,” said Alexander Boome, program director of The Kearny Alliance.

“Makers have several competitive advantages, including designs which feature a fusion of traditional and contemporary design elements, a large pool of skilled labor and an abundant supply of indigenous materials.”

Suppliers surveyed expect export growth, plan to hold or reduce quotes
Suppliers noted the main export markets are the United States and Europe, which account for 33 and 44 percent of total shipments, respectively. “Most surveyed suppliers anticipate export growth of at least 10 percent in 2010. They will continue to focus mainly on the EU and the U.S.,” Boome said.

Surveyed suppliers for the Craft & Promotional Gifts Report shows:

  • 88 percent expect shipments to grow by 10 percent in the next 12 months;
  • 33 percent will maintain export prices; and,
  • 42 percent will raise quotes by 5 percent.
Monthly capacity of featured suppliers is 1.4 million pieces. Total export sales in 2009 were $56.5 million.

More new sources for international buyers, more export orders and jobs in India
“The objective of this sourcing report is to help create jobs 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 888,000.”

One supplier in the report, Deepak Jain, managing director of Global Glory India, said: “The free exposure in the report and B2B Global Sources website offered by the Kearny Alliance can really fulfill our marketing plans, especially in the recovery period of the economy when buyers are getting back with large, new orders.

“We are also thankful for the Kearny Alliance’s in-person training on how to effectively apply the online tool to get as many inquiries as possible and to respond to buyers more professionally.”

Sourcing Reports for India, Vietnam, Cambodia, The Philippines and Indonesia
The India Sourcing Report: Craft & Promotional Gifts 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-craft-promotional-gifts

Other Sourcing Reports available online are:

The India Sourcing Report: Craft & Promotional Gifts will be available for sale in March, 2010 and can be purchased at http://kearnyalliance.org/sourcingreports.

About The Kearny Alliance
The Kearny Alliance (http://www.kearnyalliance.org), 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 888,000 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 253,000 suppliers annually through 14 online marketplaces, 13 monthly magazines, over 80 sourcing research reports and 17 specialized trade shows which run 55 times a year across 10 cities.

Suppliers receive more than 136 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone.

Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 39 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.


















































    

Vietnam Sourcing Report: Footwear shows exporters anticipate export growth despite ongoing anti-dumping concerns in 2010

Makers diversify export markets to offset impact of EU’s anti-dumping measures; R&D focused on locally-sourced materials to improve fit and performance

Vietnam Sourcing Report FootwearHO CHI MINH CITY, Mar. 8, 2010 - The non-profit Kearny Alliance has released the Vietnam Sourcing Report: Footwear, to assist volume buyers to source from qualified suppliers in Vietnam. The report is published with the support of Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL).

The footwear sourcing report features profiles of 32 experienced larger, midsized and emerging export manufacturers. Included are 108 best-selling export products ranging from casual shoes and sandals to sports and formal shoes.

Of concern to makers is the EU’s anti-dumping duties of 10 percent on Vietnam footwear. However, suppliers surveyed noted that the 16 percent anti-dumping duty imposed on China gives Vietnam makers an advantage, and therefore anticipate export growth of at least 10 percent in 2010.

“The Vietnam footwear sector enjoys a number of competitive advantages,” said Alexander Boome, program director of The Kearny Alliance. “Among which are an abundant supply of raw materials, favorable government support and the large pool of skilled suppliers with proven OEM capability.

“This is clearly supported by the number of well-established international brands entrusting their production to Vietnam suppliers. As a consequence, the country is the fifth-largest exporter of footwear in the world.”

Report survey results show EU key target export market despite challenges
The survey of Vietnam footwear manufacturers featured in the report shows:

  • 60 percent of makers will maintain the quotes for the next year;
  • 90 percent expect the sales to increase by 10 percent or more;
  • 47 percent will target the EU market; and,
  • 35 percent will focus on better fit and performance.
Monthly capacity of featured suppliers is 10.14 million pieces. Total export sales in 2009 were $147.8 million.

Director of Investment and Trade Promotion Centre, Tu Minh Thien, said: “We take pride in our cooperation with the Kearny Alliance to help give Vietnam’s quality suppliers access global buyers. The targeted and unique series of sourcing reports and the B2B Global Sources Online website truly give our suppliers a competitive advantage.

“It’s delightful to know that these services are supported by Global Sources as part of its corporate social responsibility. The ultimate of goal of this initiative is to facilitate global trade and create jobs – a perfect fit with our organization.”

One of the suppliers featured in the report, Director of T&T Fashion Shoes, Tran Duc Trieu said: “We are confident that Vietnam footwear makers can meet the high demands of quality and budget-conscious buyers worldwide.

“Producers not only have talented and hard-working staff, but also good management and supplies of raw materials. The main challenge confronting us is that global buyers find it difficult to find us, and we also find it hard to locate them!

“We expected the integrated, marketing opportunities presented by this report and B2B website will be the effective connector that enlightens us as to buyer demands, delivers us their precious contact details, and ultimately good orders.”

More sourcing opportunities for 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 888,000 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: Footwear 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-footwear

Other Sourcing Reports available online are:

For more information, go to 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.


































    

First-ever Cambodia Sourcing Report: Silk Fashion Accessories offers global buyers new suppliers of quality scarves, handbags and more

Global Sources and non-profit Kearny Alliance help create jobs for landmine and polio victims, orphans and the disabled through exports

Cambodia Sourcing Report: Silk Fashion AccessoriesPHNOM PENH, Jan. 28, 2009 – The non-profit Kearny Alliance has released the first-ever Cambodia Sourcing Report: Silk Fashion Accessories with the support of its partner in development, Global Sources, to offer volume buyers quality suppliers from Cambodia.

The report features detailed profiles of 21 experienced export suppliers that employ skilled staff, most of whom are landmine or polio victims, orphans or disabled.

Cambodia Silk Fashion Accessories also includes descriptions, prices and packaging details for more than 100 popular export products. These include scarves, shawls, shoulder and evening bags, clutches, coin purses, earrings, necklaces, and wallets, as well as men’s shirts, and women’s apparel

“Cambodian handmade silks are stunning – but not widely known in overseas markets. We aim to change that through this report – and the suppliers’ websites on Global Sources Online,” said Alexander Boome, program director of The Kearny Alliance.

The Artisans Association of Cambodia’s (AAC) director, Men Sinoeun, said: “Most of the suppliers featured in the report are AAC members, and all offer export-quality products, designed with overseas buyers in mind.

“All are made with traditional techniques by organizations that focus on skills development and job creation for needy – and hardworking – people. Most have overcome challenges of physical disabilities and poverty to provide for their families by making lovely products.”

The Kearny Alliance’s Cambodia project manager, Sokunthy Heng, said: “We’ve carefully selected small-scale makers who produce to international standards in a socially responsible manner.

“Sourcing from suppliers in the report is a win-win-win proposition: Buyers profit from offering customers quality hand-crafted products; consumers benefit by enjoying unique accessories, knowing their purchase has made a difference in peoples’ lives – and the workers can take pride in being able to provide for themselves and support their families.”

Aiding in the economic recovery through exports
In 2008, total export revenue of the 21 featured suppliers was $1 million, down by about 25 percent from 2007. All surveyed makers noted they expect exports to rebound in 2010.

One supplier in the report, Kieng Sabay, general manager of Rajana Association, said: “The new exposure provided through the report and our Global Sources website have come at the right time to help us attract new customers as the global economy improves.

“We anticipate 10 percent export growth this year as we have received several buyer inquiries through Global Sources Online. We expect many will turn into customers soon.”

All suppliers in the report also have websites on Global Sources Online:

More sourcing opportunities for global buyers, more jobs created
“The Sourcing Report is an important 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 Cambodia, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines 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 Cambodia, Vietnam, India, the Philippines and Indonesia
The Cambodia Sourcing Report: Silk 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/cambodia-silk-fashion-accessories.

Other Sourcing Reports available online are:

The next Developing Country Sourcing Report Vietnam: Baby & Children’ Toys and Garments 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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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.		            

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