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Singapore secures 2015 SEA Games hosting rights - 15th November 2011

The Southeast Asian (SEA) Games will return to Singapore for the first time in 22 years after the city-state was awarded the hosting rights to the 2015 edition of the multi-sport event.

Super Rugby teams set for Asian pre-season games - 8th November 2011

Super Rugby's Melbourne Rebels and Canterbury Crusaders have agreed to play pre-season games in Singapore in a bid to tap into a growing appetite for the sport in Asia.

Singapore to host new Sports Business Summit - 19th October 2011

Singapore will host a major new sports business conference in February next year after The International Herald Tribune (IHT) confirmed details of the event on Tuesday.

United plans $1 billion Far East flotation – reports - 17th August 2011

Manchester United’s mooted partial stock market flotation in the Far East is targeted towards the club’s huge Asian fanbase, according to a financial expert.

IAAF seals new broadcast deals - 23rd June 2011

New broadcast deals have been struck by the media distribution partners of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) in Belgium, Australia and Singapore.

World Match Racing Tour in Singapore talks - 22nd June 2011

Organisers of the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) have confirmed they are in talks to bring the sailing event to Singapore.

Singapore and Hong Kong leave Japan as sole 2019 Rugby World Cup host - 11th May 2011

Japan has been confirmed as the sole host country of the 2019 Rugby World Cup after Hong Kong and Singapore withdrew as potential destinations for matches.

FIFA pledges Eur20 million towards new anti-corruption unit - 9th May 2011

FIFA pledged to donate Eur20 million to Interpol to help fight match-fixing on Monday as leading police officials warned world football’s governing body about the possible extent of corruption in the sport.

Singtel extends Singapore Grand Prix backing - 3rd March 2011

SingTel has been confirmed as the title sponsor of the Singapore Formula One grand prix for another two years.

ACB tips off new deals and launches English commentary - 21st February 2011

The ACB Spanish basketball league has sealed new broadcast distribution deals in Italy and Singapore for the remainder of the season.