South-East Asia
Next Media claims Vietnam YouTube streaming record
Vietnamese sports and digital media company Next Media claims it has achieved a record peak concurrent viewership in Vietnam for a live stream on YouTube, of over 1
Mailman expands Asian footprint with Singapore office
Chinese sports digital consultancy and marketing platform Mailman has opened a new office in Singapore and hired Bima Said as a regional vice-president
ITTF takes World Cups to Düsseldorf and Bangkok
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has awarded hosting rights for its 2020 Men’s and Women’s World Cups to Düsseldorf and Bangkok, respectively.
Indonesia secures MotoGP and WorldSBK events
Indonesia is set to host both MotoGP and Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) events from 2021 after the signing of promoter contracts was confirmed
Indonesia set for MotoGP street race
Indonesia is set to host a MotoGP event from 2021 after a deal was agreed between the Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) and Dorna Sports, the motorcycling series’ promoter.
Jakarta opens race to host 2032 Olympics, submits first official bid
Indonesia has submitted a bid to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in its capital city, Jakarta
CAS overturns Fifa ban on former ExCo member
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has overturned a ban imposed by world football’s governing body Fifa on former Executive Committee member Worawi Makudi after the Thai official presented new e…
Bidders line up for Hockey World Cups
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has received bids from six nations for the hosting rights to the next editions of the World Cup, its showpiece national team tournament
IPC removes Para Swimming Worlds from Malaysia, Paris 2024 programme decided
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has stripped Malaysia of the right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships over the country’s stance towards Israeli athletes, while the governing b…
Premier League ramps up piracy battle with Singapore office
Football’s English Premier League has today (Monday) opened its first international office in Singapore, with the new base set to aid the organisation’s fight against the growing threat posed by piracy of …
Host city candidates revealed for ATP Finals
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), the governing body of the men’s professional game, has today (Friday) announced the final shortlist of candidate cities bidding to host the season-ending A…
Arsenal’s Singapore office contributes to 50-per-cent growth of commercial revenues
APAC contains biggest proportion of Arsenal’s global fanbase at 30 per cent.
Since opening Singapore office, 85 per cent of all club’s sponsorships now come from outside Europe.
Liberty demonstrates its Asian ambitions with Hanoi Grand Prix announcement
Hanoi will host a Grand Prix in 2020 after first expressing interest in 2016
Singapore confirms bid for ATP Finals
Singapore has submitted a bid to host the ATP Finals, the season-ending showpiece of the men’s tennis calendar, from 2021.
The tournament has been held at the O2 in London since 2009.
Formula One confirms Vietnam Grand Prix to debut in 2020
Vietnam’s capital city Hanoi will host a Formula One Grand Prix for the first time in April 2020, organisers have confirmed, becoming the first new destination on the motorsport series’ calendar since the…
Vietnam Grand Prix to take place in 2020 say government sources
Vietnam will host a Formula One grand prix on the streets of Hanoi in 2020, according to government officials in the country
Indonesia submits letter of interest for 2032 Olympics
IOC president Thomas Bach has said Indonesia has submitted a letter confirming it will bid for the 2032 Summer Olympics, reports Gamesbids.com.
Venues fall into place for Indonesia’s Asian Games
Jakarta and Palembang are finalising their infrastructure preparations for the 2018 Asian Games, which is set to get underway later this week in the Indonesian cities