Released on = June 4, 2006, 6:38 pm

Press Release Author = Global Sources Corporate Marketing

Industry = International Trade

Press Release Summary = Online buyers\' service lets companies place smaller orders
from China suppliers, at pre-negotiated wholesale prices.

Press Release Body = Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL), a leading business-to-business
media company, has announced that its Global Sources Direct division will exhibit at
eBay Live! in Las Vegas, June 13-15, 2006.

The Global Sources Direct service allows buyers to order lots as small as a single
shipping carton direct from China, at the wholesale factory prices that
manufacturers usually offer only to large importers. Global Sources Direct offers
hundreds of products in categories ranging from fashion accessories to computer
products.

Global Sources Vice President of Community Development, Peter Zapf, notes: \"Since
last year\'s eBay Live! conference, we have launched a new website and added 15 new
product categories. We look forward to exhibiting at eBay Live! again and to having
the opportunity to talk face-to-face with customers about how our service\'s unique
combination of low factory pricing, secure online ordering, and fast delivery will
benefit their business.\"

Global Sources Direct\'s wide range of offerings include iPod® accessories, MP3
players, clothing, Play Station® accessories, sporting goods, and health & beauty
aids.
Buyers interested in reviewing Global Sources Direct\'s complete product listing
before the eBay Live! show should visit their homepage at
http://www.globalsourcesdirect.com
With revenues of US$112.2 million in 2005, parent company Global Sources operates
one of the world\'s leading trade sites. For 35 years, the organization has connected
volume buyers with quality suppliers from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and
throughout Asia.

Detailed information about Global Sources is available at http://www.globalsources.com

Web Site = http://www.globalsources.com

Contact Details = 22/F. Vita Tower
Aberdeen
Hong Kong
Phone: (852) 2555-5023
Email: press_corp@globalsources.com