South-East Asia
Events

Bangkok has been announced as the host of the motorsport’s 2012 Race of Champions, with officials hoping the event will boost Thailand’s claims to land a Formula One race.
Media

TSE Consulting has announced the establishment of an office in Singapore as it bids to strengthen its presence in the Asian market.
Events

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has pinpointed Macau and Singapore as its two main targets as it seeks to increase its presence in Asia.
Events

The Superbike World Championship (SBK) is set to return to Indonesia for the first time in 15 years after the series’ owner, Infront Motor Sports, agreed a five-year contract with the country’s government.
Events

The Southeast Asian (SEA) Games will return to Singapore for the first time in 22 years after the city-state was awarded the hosting rights to the 2015 edition of the multi-sport event.
Events

Super Rugby's Melbourne Rebels and Canterbury Crusaders have agreed to play pre-season games in Singapore in a bid to tap into a growing appetite for the sport in Asia.
Events

Singapore will host a major new sports business conference in February next year after The International Herald Tribune (IHT) confirmed details of the event on Tuesday.
Business

Manchester United has furthered its efforts to connect with its huge Asian fan base by agreeing a three-year partnership with Vietnam’s leading mobile telecommunications company.
Business

The Penang Bridge International Marathon in Malaysia has recruited a title sponsor for the first time in its 27-year history, with Allianz Malaysia signing up to support the running event.
Business

Manchester United’s mooted partial stock market flotation in the Far East is targeted towards the club’s huge Asian fanbase, according to a financial expert.
Business

The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) appears to have avoided the prospect of sanctions from FIFA after electing Djohar Arifin Husin as the new head of the organisation.
Business

International and local business of sport figures set to attend launch event of industry year.
Business

The Malaysian Ministry of Youth has announced its first ever Sports Industry Year, running from July 2011 until the opening of the London 2012 Olympics.
Media

New broadcast deals have been struck by the media distribution partners of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) in Belgium, Australia and Singapore.
Events

Organisers of the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) have confirmed they are in talks to bring the sailing event to Singapore.
Events

Japan has been confirmed as the sole host country of the 2019 Rugby World Cup after Hong Kong and Singapore withdrew as potential destinations for matches.
Business

FIFA pledged to donate Eur20 million to Interpol to help fight match-fixing on Monday as leading police officials warned world football’s governing body about the possible extent of corruption in the sport.
Media

GMM Grammy, a Thailand-based media and entertainment group, has snapped up the exclusive media rights within the country to UEFA Euro 2012.