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VISA Awarded Monopoly Over Olympic Venues

August 1, 2008

BOCOG this week announced that only the VISA credit card will be acceptable in Olympic facilities and venues as the Games' only official electronic payment brand and payment…

Mind Sports Seek Sponsorship in Pakistan

August 1, 2008

The Mind Sports Association of Pakistan (MSAP) is searching for sponsors for the Indonesian and Chinese competitors in its inaugural Mind Sports Games, to be staged in Karachi…

Sponsor Slams Chinese Suppliers

August 1, 2008

Olympic sponsor Coca-Cola this week announced that two thirds of its suppliers in China are not compliant with company policies regarding issues such as workers' rights and the…

Slingers' Asian Focus Set to Lure Sponsors

August 1, 2008

The Singapore Slingers have pulled out of competition in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) citing rising fuel and transportation costs. The club hopes to increase its relevance…

Kia Extends Partnership with Rafael Nadal

August 1, 2008

Korean car manufacturer Kia Motors Corporation has announced the extension of a partnership with its global brand ambassador, Rafael Nadal. The agreement between Kia and reigning Wimbledon champion,…

Astro to Provide Free Olympic Channels

July 30, 2008

Malaysian Pay-TV provider Astro will provide subscribers with eleven additional interactive channels, devoted to coverage of the Beijing Olympic Games.

Celcom Media Sponsors National Press Club Hunt

July 30, 2008

This year's National Press Club- Celcom Media Treasure Hunt will take competitors from Kuala Lumpur to Penang on August 23.

Tencent Launches French Expo Website

July 30, 2008

Tencent Inc., the online sponsor of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo has launched an Expo Website in French, making the language the fourth to be included after Chinese,…

Silver Pagoda Sparks Regional Debate

July 30, 2008

The Hunan Xinda Silver Co., Ltd. has sponsored the construction of a silver pagoda to help boost tourism in Yongxing County, Hunan Province.

Jibao Group Sponsors Half-Price Tickets

July 30, 2008

In order to popularise the performing arts in China, the Jibao Group, in association with the National Arts Council, last week announced its sponsorship of 40 performances across…