Deals

Smart Sponsors Pacquiao Fight in Las Vegas

May 5, 2009

Philippino mobile company, Smart Communications Inc. has moved its marketing campaign offshore, sponsoring a fight between national boxing sensation, Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas.

MP & Silva Secure Media Rights for 2009 East Asian Games

May 5, 2009

The 2009 East Asian Games (Hong Kong) Limited has announced that sports media company MP & Silva will be the exclusive media rights agency for the upcoming Games.…

Tencent Promotes Good Manners for Shanghai World Expo 2010

May 4, 2009

As website provider and senior sponsor of the Shanghai World Expo 2010, Tencent has organised its users to support activities to promote good manners and good habits in…

Japanese Companies Compete with Speedo's LZR Racer

May 4, 2009

The Japan Swimming Federation (JASF) has announced that a majority of the record-breaking swims at the recent Japan National Swimming Championships were made not by competitors wearing Speedo's…

Zhongshan Vantage Sponsor 11th National Games Torch Relay

May 1, 2009

Zhongshan Vantage Gas Appliance Stock Company is the sponsor of the Torches for China's 11th National Games. The Torch Relay has begun in Jinan City, Shandong Province. The…

Shahrukh Khan Puts IPL Team Up for Sale

May 1, 2009

According to local reports, Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan is trying to sell-off part of the Kolkata Knight Riders IPL team. But varied valuations of the team remain a…

Maxus to Oversee Birds Nest Opera Sponsorships

April 30, 2009

Beijing’s Bird’s Nest Stadium will play home to Puccini’s opera Turandot, produced by acclaimed film director Zhang Yimou. Zhang’s partner, Haosi International Group has hired Maxus to oversee…

Kolkata Court Orders Hockey Sponsor to Pay Up

April 30, 2009

The Calcutta High Court has ordered housing developer, Sahara India to make good its promise of a cash sponsorship to the Indian Hockey Federation. Justice Indira Banerjee ordered…

US May Withdraw from Shanghai World Expo

April 29, 2009

Concerns that the US may withdraw from participation in the 2010 Shanghai World Expo have been quieted by expo organisers, who say they have plans in place to…

HSBC Champions Tour Joins World Golf Championships

April 29, 2009

The International Federation of PGA Tours has officially announced that Shanghai’s HSBC Champions Golf Tournament has been given World Golf Championship status. The distinction is expected to make…