South-East Asia
Thai clubs eye breakaway from FA after disastrous rights tender
Clubs in the Thai League 1 are giving serious consideration to breaking away from the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) and managing their own commercial rights following a tepid response to the latest…
IEG platforms to broadcast MXGP in Indonesia
Infront Moto Racing, which manages the exclusive broadcast, marketing and promotional rights to the FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP), has signed a three-year broadcast rights deal with Indonesia…
ANOC ‘has Indonesia’s assurances’ over Israeli participation in World Beach Games
The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) has insisted it has the necessary guarantees in place that athletes from all countries will be permitted to enter Indonesia to compete in the forthcoming…
Canal Plus targets Asian streaming market with $300m Viu investment
Pay-television broadcaster Canal Plus has strengthened its presence in the Southeast Asia market by becoming a minority shareholder in Viu, an OTT streaming service owned by Hong Kong-based telco PCCW
UFC extends Mola deal in Indonesia, unveils China fitness initiative
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has extended its exclusive media rights deal in Indonesia with streaming platform Mola as part of a new “multi-year” agreement.
DAZN adds more Muay Thai, turns to Bild for PFL exposure
DAZN has further added to its combat sports portfolio by signing a deal with Muay Thai organisation Rajadamnern World Series (RWS)
Infront displaces Dentsu as IOC rights gatekeeper in 22 Asian markets
The Infront agency has acquired exclusive Olympics broadcast rights in 22 countries across Central and South Asia in a four-Games deal running from 2026 to 2032 as it replaces rival Dentsu as the rights-holder
Genius Sports signs betting rights deal with Vietnam Pro Basketball League
Data, technology and broadcast services group Genius Sports has signed a long-term deal with the Vietnam Pro Basketball League (VBA) covering official data tools, live betting streaming distribution and…
Canal Plus scores AFC rights in Vietnam for K+
Pay-television operator Canal Plus Group has acquired exclusive media rights in Vietnam to all Asian Football Confederation (AFC) competitions across the cycle running from 2025 to 2028
Dentsu Sports International recruits Sportfive’s Echo Li as CCO
The Dentsu Sports International agency has recruited Echo Li as its chief commercial officer
Government decision sets up end of horse racing in Singapore
Horse racing is set to come to a close in Singapore after the city-state's Government decided to reclaim the land on which Singapore Racecourse sits for intended redevelopment into housing
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.