South-East Asia
Singapore completes World Supercross Championship calendar
The FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) has announced that Singapore will host the series’ Asian round later this year.
UFC’s Asian talent pathway could bring coveted commercial growth
The UFC's senior vice president in Asia, Kevin Chang, needs more local talent to fuel commercial growth in Asia. That's why his promotion is doing the job itself.
VMG Media ensures free-to-air coverage for Vietnam’s Women’s World Cup debut
Vietnam’s debut appearance at the Fifa Women’s World Cup this year will be shown by National Assembly Television, following the acquisition of rights in the country by VMG Media.
Thai organisers ‘want to give up’ Trophée des Champions hosting
France’s Professional Football League (LFP) is set to require a new venue for its 2023 Trophée des Champions with organisers in Bangkok reported to be set to drop the hosting rights.
Sportfive reaffirms Asian football intentions with AFF renewal to 2032
The Sportfive agency has signed a long-term extension to its exclusive rights agreement with the Asean Football Federation (AFF)
Genius adds integrity remit to data deal with Indonesian Basketball League
Data, technology and broadcast services group Genius Sports has expanded its association with the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) by offering integrity services to tackle the threat of match-fixing…
Mediacorp gives free-to-air spotlight to PTO Tour’s Singapore debut
The Professional Triathletes Organisation will enjoy additional broadcast exposure in Singapore for the country’s new PTO Tour event through a deal with state-owned media group Mediacorp.
Volleyball World extends Mizuno sponsorship, agrees Thai broadcast deal
Volleyball World, the commercial entity created by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, has extended its sponsorship deal with Japanese sportswear…
Mediacorp lands 2023 SEA Games rights in Singapore
State-owned media group Mediacorp has acquired rights in Singapore to the forthcoming Southeast Asian Games and Asean Para Games
Indonesia stripped of Fifa Under-20 World Cup hosting rights
Fifa has stripped the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) of its hosting rights to the 2023 Under-20 World Cup three days after the group draw was postponed amid local opposition to Israel’s participation i…
LFP takes Trophée des Champions to Bangkok
France’s Professional Football League (LFP) has announced that its Trophée des Champions event will head to Bangkok this year after two consecutive editions in Tel Aviv.
Mola extends Boxxer rights in Italy and Southeast Asian markets
Streaming service Mola has extended its exclusive media rights deal with UK boxing promoter Boxxer in its home market of Indonesia, along with Malaysia, Singapore and Italy
SEA Games media rights ‘bought’ in four participating countries
Media rights deals for the Cambodia 2023 Southeast Asian Games have been agreed in five participating countries, the secretary-general of the organising committee has announced
ITTF targets Singapore as first hub for revised ‘Home of Table Tennis’ project
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Singapore to become the first destination for its restarted 'Home of Table Tennis' (HoTT) concept
Press Release: DFL and Sports Authority of Thailand sign Memorandum of Understanding – “Bundesliga Dream” organised by media partner PPTV HD 36 is launched
DFL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), collaborating together on a range of topics to further support the development of football and creating further…
SPOTV renews PTO Tour rights in Southeast Asia
Pay-television and digital platform SPOTV has renewed a deal to cover Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) events in several countries across Southeast Asia
Resorts World Sentosa becomes LIV Golf Singapore ‘presenting partner’
LIV Golf has named the Singapore-based destination Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) as the presenting partner and official hotel of the LIV Golf Singapore tournament scheduled for April 28-30
Malaysian Football League hits reset, aims for return to ‘glory days’
Recent changes in Malaysian club football include league restructure and major new commercial deals