South-East Asia
Loss-making One Championship gets $70m injection as 20 per cent of workforce cut
Singapore-based mixed martial arts promoter One Championship has raised $70m (€62.2m) from investors while revealing a hefty cut to its global headcount.
Round-Up: India tours cancelled, Rugby Australia rule changes, Lang Ping-Lululemon tie-up, and more
The Indian cricket team's upcoming tours of Sri Lanka, in June, and Zimbabwe, in August, have been called off due to the Covid-19 threat - ESPNCricinfo
F1 cancels Singapore, Japan and Azerbaijan Grand Prix
The Formula 1 season has shortened further with news that three more ‘fly away’ grands prix in Singapore, Japan, and Azerbaijan have been cancelled.
Mohit Lalvani | Public health a fruitful theme in search for sponsorship spend and ROI during Covid-19
Mohit Lalvani, founder and CEO of 1 Play Sports, the Singapore-based sports streaming services provider, identifies a potentially valuable avenue for sponsorship during the pandemic, that may resonate with the public and governments
Round-Up: Joshua-Fury deal, T20 World Cup decision delayed, US Open measures deter players, and more
Boxers Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have agreed terms for two world heavyweight title fights, promoter Eddie Hearn has said - Sky Sports
Next Media agency acquires Bundesliga rights in Vietnam
The German Bundesliga has agreed a new five-year, exclusive media-rights deal with agency Next Media in Vietnam, covering the seasons from 2020-21 to 2024-25
Round-Up: AFL stadium opened, Pacquiao presidential bid, World Athletics losses, and more
Several thousand fans will be permitted to attend the Australian Football League game between the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide at the Adelaide Oval this Saturday night
Football in Vietnam returns to crowded stadiums
Football in Vietnam returned this weekend to packed crowds as the Covid-19 threat in the country appears to have abated.
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Asian football fan clubs cry out for live digital experiences during shutdown
SportBusiness speaks to Asian fan clubs of European football teams to see what they made of their favourite teams' efforts to keep them engaged during the pandemic.
Round-Up: NZ NBL’s streaming service, Singapore GP preparations start, McLaren cuts, and more
New Zealand's National Basketball League has launched a direct-to-consumer global streaming service that will allow viewers outside of the country to pay to watch coverage of the competition
Petronas Yamaha SRT aims to tap burgeoning racing interest in “two-wheel” SE Asia
Tom King talks to Razlan Razali, team principal of Petronas Yamaha SRT MotoGP team, about the growth potential for motorcycle racing in Southeast Asia.
Thai League 1 to resume on September 12
The Football Association of Thailand has announced that the country's top football league, Thai League 1, will restart on September 12, 2020, and the season will run until May 15, 2021
Pinaco extends sponsorship of AFF Suzuki Cup
Vietnamese battery manufacturer Pinaco has extended its partnership with the Asean Football Federation Suzuki Cup to cover this year's tournament
Round-Up: Singapore GP questions, AFL training starts, Taiwan admits more fans, and more
The promoter of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix has said it would be "unfeasible" for it to stage a race with no fans. The race is scheduled for September 20
Round-Up: Ferrari weighs Indycar, Bayern-Douyin deal, Tendulkar settles, Japan shutdown cost, and more
The shutdown of professional sport in Japan will have cost the economy ¥274.7bn ($2.6bn/€2.4b
Round-Up: PGA Tour measures, Asian Beach Games ploughs on, UK govt training guidelines, and more
Details have been reported of a 37-page memo from golf's PGA Tour to its players, outlining the Covid-19 measures that will be taken when the series resumes next month
Simulated LaLiga action features in new beIN series in APAC region
International subscription sports broadcaster beIN Media Group has commissioned a new esports series that will offer a simulation of the final six rounds from Spanish football’s 2019-20 season.
Filipino broadcaster ABS-CBN forced off air
Filipino broadcaster ABS-CBN has been forced off the air by the country’s media regulator after its application to renew its franchise was delayed.