South-East Asia
Events

Vandals have damaged equipment at a new indoor gymnastics stadium being built for September's Commonwealth Games, delaying the transfer of the complex to Malaysian authorities by at least a month.
Business

Cricket authorities are likely to come under pressure to increase the jurisdiction of the third umpire following the planned use of slow motion replays in non-televised matches at next month's Commonwealth Games.
Business

Profits earned by the organisers of the 16th Commonwealth Games Kuala Lumpur'98, Sukom Ninety Eight Berhad, are to be released in December.
Media

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone's threat to pull F1 racing out of Europe if the EU competition authorities presses its investigation into the sport and imposes substantial fines could backfire.

Perry Crosswhite, general manager of Australia's team for next year's Commonwealth Games in Manchester, believes England will surpass them in the medal tally, citing the National Lottery for the host nation's sporting revolution.
Business

Despite crackdowns and steep penalties, illegal betting on horse racing in Singapore is still a bustling S$10 million (US$5.72 million) a month business.
Stadia

Mike Tyson is to fight in Kuala Lumpur next January against an unnamed opponent, a Malaysian boxing promoter has said.
Media

Macau Cable TV has concluded a deal to carry ESPN and STAR Sports.
Business

The Jaguars of Tanjong Pagar United soccer club are set to become the Arsenal of Singapore.
Business

India's government has told the country's cricket board it should not send a team to the forthcoming Sharjah tournament in which Pakistan are also competing.
Events

Following a starring role at the Sydney Olympics, Goodyear is parting company with its famous blimp.

Asia's severe economic situation has cast doubts over the completion of construction for the Bangkok Asian Games.

Thai sports officials have lowered their estimate of the number of gold medals Thailand will win at next month's Asian Games to reduce pressure on the athletes.
Business

Pepsi-Cola International has launched the first TV commercial featuring English soccer giants Manchester United in Thailand - where there is a fanatical following for the Premiership winning team.

Facts about the FIFA vote to decide who stages the 2006 World Cup finals, which will take place on Thursday in Zurich.
Business

Athletes from cash-strapped Laos and Cambodia will be given free accomodation at next week's Asian Games in Thailand, officials have said.
Business

Phil Knight, CEO of the Beaverton Oregon based sporting goods manufacturer, bowed to pressure and announced that the company would raise the minimum wages for workers in it's Asian plants.
Events

The Badminton Association of Indonesia has denied that it is bidding to host the 2002 Thomas and Uber Cups, pointing to its own financial straits and the current uncertainty in Indonesia.