SportBusiness staff, Asia

Chinese telco China Mobile has extended a marketing partnership with the NBA in a new, five-season deal starting with the 2021-22 season now underway

TMGM has signed as the Official Online Trading Platform of this year's Suzuki Cup national team football tournament in Southeast Asia, in a deal brokered by Sportfive

China's position on the Formula 1 calendar until 2025 has been secured under a new deal with local organisers

Cricket Australia has had talks with American private equity firm Silver Lake about a potential investment, according to local media

The China Sports Media agency has agreed a three-season deal to distribute the international media rights for the Chinese Volleyball Super League (CVL), from 2021-22 to 2023-24

The future of Chinese Super League football club Hebei FC is threatened by severe financial difficulties, according to reports in Chinese media

The G20 organisation of world leaders included a statement endorsing the upcoming Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics in its most recent communiqué, saying the event "serves as a symbol of humanity’s resilience".

Games publisher Electronic Arts has appointed Damian Willoughby as vice-president, partnerships, working in its 'Competitive Gaming Entertainment' team

Authorities in Japan have removed a 10,000-spectator limit for attendances at sports events, imposed due to the pandemic

Korea's KBO baseball league will open its stadiums at full capacity this month, although only fully vaccinated fans will be permitted to enter