The Kearny Alliance is active across all of its program areas to advance its mission of Aid through Trade.

Read more about developments in job creation through our Developing County Export Assistance Program and the Export Service Centre; and read scholar updates at the Education section, and news about Trade policy research here.

Developing Country Export Assistance Program news

	Developing Country Sourcing Reports booths give global buyers access to verified suppliers from Asia’s top emerging markets at Hong Kong trade fairs HONG KONG, Oct. 12, 2011 –To help global buyers source more efficiently and profitably from suppliers beyond China, the non-profit Kearny Alliance (http://www.kearnyalliance.org) will showcase more than 40 Developing Country Sourcing Reports with 150 suppliers’ product samples at Global Sources’ China Sourcing Fairs at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo (http://www.chinasourcingfair.com). >>Learn more
	New Vietnam Sourcing Report: Garments offers global buyers access to quality export suppliers, insight into supply market trends HO CHI MINH, Oct.6, 2011 The non-profit Kearny Alliance has released Vietnam Sourcing Report: Garments (http://www.chinasourcingreports.com/csr/vietnam-garments) to offer global buyers new souring opportunities from verified suppliers in Vietnam. >>Learn more
	Indonesia’s basket suppliers to keep export quotes steady; majority target low-end and midrange segments to tap new buyers INDONESIA, Sep. 26, 2011 To boost competitiveness, Indonesian suppliers of basketware plan to hold export quotes in the next six months by taking advantage of the abundant source of locally available raw materials. This is according to the Indonesia Sourcing Report: Basketware (http://www.chinasourcingreports.com/csr/indonesia-basketware). >>Learn more
	Vietnam’s indoor and outdoor furniture anticipate return to strong sales in 2011 HO CHI MINH CITY, July 22, 2011 – Vietnam’s suppliers of indoor & outdoor furniture are expecting robust export sales to climb up in 2011 by utilizing their easy access to sustainable forests while keeping prices unchanged Vietnam Sourcing Report: Indoor Outdoor Furniture. >>Learn more
	Philippines’ home décor suppliers shift focus to upscale products, specialty markets MANILA, August 25, 2011 – Philippines’ home décor suppliers are changing their production strategies by shifting their focus to upscale and specialty markets to compete with China’s mass produced low-end exports Philippine Sourcing Report: Home Decor. >>Learn more
	Indonesia’s outdoor furniture suppliers utilize sustainable methods to add value; expect robust export growth in 2011 INDONESIA, June 24, 2011 – – To ensure sustainability and target sales growth by 10 percent this year, Indonesia’s outdoor furniture suppliers are adopting eco-friendly materials from sustainable plantations and plan to keep quotes unchanged. This is according to the Indonesia Sourcing Report: Outdoor Furniture. >>Learn more
	Indonesia’s silver jewelry suppliers rely on the substantial local supply of raw silver and traditional craftsmanship to boost competitiveness INDONESIA, June 13, 2011 – To help volume buyers source profitably from Indonesia’s silver suppliers, the non-profit Kearny Alliance has released the  Indonesia Sourcing Report: Silver Jewelry. >>Learn more
	Philippines’ Christmas decorations manufacturers anticipate more than 20% export growth in 2011 MANILA, May 4, 2011 – Philippine manufacturers of Christmas decorations are confident about their competitiveness, projecting more than 20% export growth in 2011. Suppliers attribute this largely to the economic recovery of major markets, according to the Philippines Sourcing Reports: Christmas Decorations . >>Learn more
	Fashion Bags offers global buyers more sourcing opportunities from small-scale verified export suppliers PHNOM PENH, May 6, 2011 – To help global buyers source from Cambodia’s verified export suppliers, the non-profit Kearny Alliance has released the Cambodia Sourcing Report: Fashion Bags . >>Learn more
	Vietnam’s basketware suppliers anticipate 10% export growth in 2011, majority to keep quotes unchanged HO CHI MINH CITY, Mar. 31, 2011 – Vietnam suppliers of basketware are confident about their competitiveness, projecting 10% export growth in 2011, which they attribute largely to the abundant domestic supply of raw materials. This is according to the Vietnam Sourcing Report: Basketware. >>Learn more
	Indonesia Sourcing Report: Rattan Furniture gives global buyers more selection of quality products range of qualified suppliers INDONESIA, Mar. 11, 2011 – To help volume buyers source profitably from Indonesia’s furniture suppliers, the non-profit Kearny Alliance (http://www.kearnyalliance.org) has released the Indonesia Sourcing Report: Rattan Furniture >>Learn more
	Vietnam building materials suppliers expect significant sales growth in 2011; Over 70 percent to hold quotes to boost sales HO CHI MINH, Feb. 10, 2011 – Vietnam’s building materials suppliers are gearing up for robust sales growth in 2011 as overseas demand picks up. This is according to Vietnam Sourcing Report: Building Materials, released by the Kearny Alliance with the support of its partner in development, Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL - http://www.globalsources.com) >>Learn more
	Kearny Alliance to double Export Assistance Program as beneficiaries receive $725,000 worth of orders, expect $5.5 million next year HANOI, Dec. 28, 2010 – The non-profit Kearny Alliance plans to double the scope of the Developing Country Export Assistance Program by publishing 24 Developing Country Sourcing Reports in 2011, up from 12 in 2010. >>Learn more
	Vietnam bamboo, rattan suppliers cap prices HCM CITY – Vietnam’s bamboo and rattanware suppliers plan to enhance their competitiveness by keeping export prices unchanged over the next six months and focusing on “green” materials sourced from sustainable plantations, Vietnam News reported >>Learn more
	Vietnam suppliers praise Kearny Alliance’s How to Win More Export Orders workshop to help boost sales and create jobs HANOI, Dec. 21, 2010 – The non-profit Kearny Alliance, held the first-ever “How to Win More Export Orders” workshop for Vietnam’s small- and medium-sized suppliers at the Asia Injury Prevention Foundation’s Protec helmet factory in Soc Son, Hanoi on Dec. 9th. >>Learn more
	Vietnam rattan and bambooware suppliers keep quotes unchanged by using ‘green’ materials cultivated from local plantations HANOI, Dec. 20, 2010 –Vietnam’s bamboo and rattanware suppliers plan to keep export quotes the same by focusing on “green” materials sourced from sustainable plantations. This is according to the Vietnam Sourcing Report: Bamboo & Rattanware (http://www.chinasourcingreports.com/csr/vietnam-bamboo-rattanware ). >>Learn more

Export Service Centre news

Buyers drawn to Cambodian silk scarves and recycled paper jewelry at China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories in Hong Kong
PHNOM PENH, Nov. 19, 2010 – Cambodian products displayed at the Export Service Centre Cambodia’s booth at Global Sources China Sourcing Fair in Hong Kong Oct. 20 - 23 attracted interest from buyers from the USA, EU, South America and across Asia. >>Learn more

Export Service Center hosts How to Win More Export Orders workshop for suppliers featured in Indonesia Sourcing Reports INDONESIA, Nov. 4, 2010 – The Export Service Centre, a member of the non-profit Kearny Alliance, hosted “How to Win More Export Orders” workshop on Oct. 31 for Bali’s small- and medium-sized suppliers. >>Learn more
	Record Bali tourist arrivals, faltering European economy gives boost to door-to-door delivery service to European Union INDONESIA, Oct. 4, 2010 As the European Union economy slows, more tourists and small retailers are turning to the You Shop We Ship door-to-door air delivery service to send their excess baggage, shopping treasures and store merchandise from Bali to Europe. >>Learn more

Education news – Scholar updates

Kearny Alliance offers new scholarships for graduate and undergraduate study in US, Hong Kong, Beijing and the Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 14, 2011 – The non-profit Kearny Alliance (http://www.kearnyalliance.org) is accepting scholarship applications from citizens of Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, Lao, China, and the US for graduate and undergraduate study at selected schools in the US, Hong Kong, Beijing and the Philippines (http://kearnyalliance.org/scholarships_2011.aspx) >>Read more

One opportunity opens gateway to many more... Khiem Vu, HCMC, Vietnam
"Some people advised me to wait for another bigger chance. I decided to grab this opportunity, and up to now, I am proud to say that my decision is absolutely right." Through his scholarship, many doors have opened up for Khiem, including… >>Read more

From storyteller to business writer… Jenny Zheng, Guangzhou, China
Jenny’s interest in English began when she was still a child when her mother would tuck her in to bed and read stories of fairy tales. Today, Jenny herself tells stories but instead of fiction, she tells overseas buyers of the sourcing opportunities in mainland China, particularly from verified quality suppliers. As Market Analyst for Global Sources China Bureau based in Guangzhou, she evaluates... Read more

Giving back to her community… Karen Pham, Hanoi, Vietnam
“One year of taking a master's degree challenged me a lot," Karen said. "I had to work hard since my undergraduate course was not journalism.” Karen is now in Hanoi working on The Kearny Alliance’s Developing Countries Export Assistance Program… >>Read more

Trade policy research news

ASU Forum Tackles U.S.-China Trade Relations
(1 March 2009)
The Arizona Republic For two days, Arizona State University and a Scottsdale foundation brought 26 people with expertise in international trade, business and law to a resort ballroom to create a blueprint for the United States and China to engage in long-term economic development. >>Learn more