Malaysia
PMG consolidates at the top
Parallel Media Group (PMG) has made a change at the top of its managerial pyramid in a restructuring it describes as ‘consolidating its global interests’ following a further cash injection by Malaysian investors.
ICC HQ talks continue
Cricket’s world governing body the ICC says it is considering three options as to the location of its headquarters.
Four fight for Asian Cup
The Asian Football Association says it has received bids from four countries to host the 2007 Asian Cup.
ICC in Dubai HQ talks
Cricket’s world governing body the ICC is in negotiations to move its headquarters away from Lord’s in London and into the Middle East.
AFC comes into line
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has unanimously re-elected its president Mohamed bin Hammam as its member of the FIFA Executive Committee.
Dorfman joins new motor series
A major new global motorsport series is to be launched next year – with nations rather than individuals battling it out for glory.
Parallel tees up Asian drive
Sports marketing company the Parallel Media Group (PMG) has bought the remaining stake in Asian PGA Tour Ltd (ATL) - and settled its long-running dispute with former partner the World Sport Group.
IEC gets TV deal
IEC in Sports has signed a deal to distribute TV rights for FIFA World Cup qualifying games in Malaysia.
Bahrain hire big-hitter
Organisers of the first Formula One Grand Prix to be staged in the Middle East have appointed one of the sport’s best-known names to ensure the project is delivered on time and is a success.
ESS signs up FA rights deal
Pan-regional Asian sports broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has successfully concluded an exclusive multi-year rights agreement with the English Football Association.
Malaysia wants 2010 Asian Games
Malaysia is to post a bid to host the 2010 Asian Games.
Sportex goes to Asia
Trade exhibition show Sportex is expanding to include an Asian event following the success of this year's market in Paris.
Malaysian prize-pot boost
Reinforcing its status as one of the richest events on the Asian golf circuit, the Carlsberg Malaysian Open will offer a record $1.21m (EUR1.02m) total prize pot next year.
WWE sets Asian tour dates
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has confirmed the live event dates for its Asian tour this December, taking in Korea, Malaysia and Singapore.
Malaysian FA revamps league
The Football Association of Malaysia is set to offer up significant prize money to the winners of its new Super League - just one of a number of changes aimed at boosting the domestic competition.
WWE sparks Asian ticket rush
World Wrestling Entertainment's Asian Tour has been a resounding success in terms of ticket sales.
Icons in Asia
UK-based Icons.com has signed an exclusive marketing partnership agreement with ProEvents Management for all Icons products and services in Asia.
FIBA moves championships
The SARS epidemic has forced another event to be relocated - this time FIBA's men's junior world championships.