South-East Asia
Indonesia to build “Village” at Tokyo 2020 to promote 2032 Olympics bid
In an effort to build support for its bid to host the 2032 Olympics, Indonesia's National Olympic Committee plans to build an Indonesian Village, also called the House of Indonesia, within the Tokyo 2020…
Coronavirus latest: AFC calls emergency meetings, Thailand promises safe MotoGP, Japanese sport shuts down, and more
The Asian Football Confederation is arranging emergency meetings with member associations and leagues from its east and west regions to discuss the ongoing effect of the coronavirus epidemic on football…
Grand Prix International draws carmakers to Royal’s Cup
New Thailand-based Asian Tour golf tournament the Royal's Cup has secured sponsorship backing from major car manufacturers including Toyota, Mitsubishi, Mazda, MG, and Isuzu
Vietnam completes F1 race track, with “all systems go”
Local organisers said the track for Vietnam's first Formula 1 grand prix in Hanoi has been completed, with F1 chief executive Chase Carey saying it was "all systems go" for the event
Coronavirus latest: J.League suspended, BWF Vietnam event postponed, Euro games threat, and more
Japanese football authorities have suspended J.League and Levain Cup matches until mid-March, due to the coronavirus outbreak
Johor Darul Ta’zim unveils new stadium
Malaysian Super League football team Johor Darul Ta’zim unveiled its new, 40,000-seat stadium at the weekend with a light show and fireworks display.
Coronavirus latest – Serie A games off, Asean Para Games postponed, Tokyo dismisses London suggestion, and more
Four Italian Serie A football matches were postponed at the weekend after an outbreak of coronavirus cases in the north of the country
Genius Sports signs data agreement with Singapore FA
Sports data company Genius Sports says a new data partnership with the Football Association of Singapore will underpin a "digital transformation drive" at the sports body
MotoGP says Thai race will go ahead, renews Valencia deal
Dorna Sports, the promoter behind the MotoGP motorcycling series, has confirmed that this year’s Thailand Grand Prix will go ahead as scheduled next month.
Bandar Malaysia to title sponsor Malaysia Open
Real estate development project Bandar Malaysia has agreed a deal to title sponsor this year's Malaysia Open golf tournament
MMA legalised in Vietnam
Vietnam's government has legalised mixed martial arts, paving the way for the sport's first legal event in the country to take place within a couple of months
V9BET appoints Diego Forlán as first brand ambassador
Asian online betting company V9BET has agreed a deal for retired Uruguayan footballer Diego Forlán to be its first brand ambassador.
Road Fighting Championship announces first event in Indonesia
South Korean mixed martial arts promoter Road Fighting Championship has announced its first event in Indonesia
Coronavirus latest: China forfeits Davis Cup match, Vietnam F1 to go ahead, ONE behind closed doors
China has forfeited its away Davis Cup tennis match against Romania next month as its team cannot travel due to the coronavirus epidemic.
The match was scheduled for March 6-7
BeIN agrees Pakistan Super League APAC rights deal
Pay-television broadcaster beIN has agreed a one-season deal to broadcast cricket’s Pakistan Super League in Australia and across various Asia countries and territories.
Can Chinese viewership help the Tour de Langkawi to fiscal health?
Malaysia’s UCI-certified Tour de Langkawi has long struggled with raising enough revenue to cover costs, but a path to break even may lie through China. SportBusiness’ Asia editor Kelvin Tan reports.
Singapore’s Home United bought by tech firm Sea
Singapore technology firm Sea, formerly known as Garena, has bought Singapore Premier League club Home United
Sài Gòn FC, Tokyo FC to build academy in Vietnam
V. League 1 football club Sài Gòn FC and J.League club Tokyo FC have signed an agreement to establish a training academy in Vietnam.