HONG KONG, May 20, 2008 –Samsung Electronics, the global leader in digital technology, sent seven sourcing teams to meet 60 pre-screened Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) suppliers at a Custom Private Sourcing Event (http://www.PrivateSourcingEvents.com) on May 13-14 in Shenzhen.

Global Sources' Chairman and CEO, Merle A. Hinrichs, said: "Samsung's products have a reputation around the world for quality. It is a testament to the quality of our suppliers that Samsung sent seven teams here to source components that go into their finished products.

"This is the largest-ever Custom Private Sourcing Event. Samsung's strong participation and the growing participation of other global buyers reflect highly on the quality of the Private Sourcing Events and the value they deliver.

"The active involvement in these Events by industry heavyweights shows the tangible benefits that Global Sources' verified suppliers can realize. We offer suppliers a truly unique value proposition encompassing our specialized marketing platform, comprehensive online marketplace and a robust system of star-ranked and verified suppliers."

Product categories covered at the Event were Audio/Video, Computers, Digital Appliances, Printers, LCDs, Visual Displays and Wireless Products.

Managing Director of Samsung Electronics, Jang Yoo Chun, said: "World-class consumer electronics require world-class components. Suppliers not only have to produce quality, they have to deliver on time, every time.

"We were impressed with the suppliers we met at the Event. We look forward to working more with Global Sources going forward to find even more suppliers at the next Samsung Custom Private Sourcing Event in the third quarter."

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

Eighty Private Sourcing Events are scheduled for 2008, with dozens of buyers including Best Buy, Bose, Casino, Office Depot and Sears confirmed to participate. A list of Private Sourcing Events scheduled for the first half of 2008 is available at http://www.PrivateSourcingEvents.com .

Suppliers wishing to participate should contact csm@globalsources.com.

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

Private Sourcing Events are part of the company's portfolio of brands for sourcing and product information services, which include Global Sources Online ( http://www.globalsources.com ), China Sourcing Fairs ( http://www.chinasourcingfair.com ), Global Sources monthly magazines and Global Sources Direct ( http://www.GlobalSourcesDirect.com ).

For more information about Global Sources' products and services to connect quality buyers and quality suppliers, visit http://corporate.globalsources.com .