Deals

Caltex to Sponsor Amazing Race Asia

September 16, 2008

One of Asia’s leading petroleum brands, Caltex has become a sponsor of The Amazing Race Asia Season 3. The television program will once more send teams racing around…

Swiss Sponsor Seeks Refund from China Football

September 16, 2008

Swiss sports marketing outfit, Infront Sports has asked the Chinese Football Association to slash its sponsorship fees by 10 million RMB. The call comes after China’s national and…

Xtep to Focus on Brand Image in Post-Olympic Battle

September 12, 2008

Sports brands in China are keen to find new ways to develop their image after the close of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. With Li Ning searching for a…

Sponsor Withdraws Leaving North Koreans in the Red.

September 12, 2008

A tour of Britain by the North Korean state symphony orchestra has been postponed due to a lack of funds. According to organisers, an unnamed British bank has…

News Group Brings Mammoth Expo to Taiwan

September 12, 2008

Taiwan’s most significant natural history exposition is currently underway at the National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall in Taipei. The Mammoth Expo Taipei 2008 is a display centred around…

Citi Supports Asian Microfinance Awards and Initiatives

September 12, 2008

The Asia Microfinance Forum 2008 was held last week in Hanoi. The event was organised by the Banking With The Poor Network and the Foundation for Development Corporation,…

Lamoiyan Supports Employment Initiative for the Disabled

September 12, 2008

The Lamoiyan Corporation this week sponsored a program to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to gain employment. Run by Makati city government in the Philippines, the program…

Indian National Boxing Championship Goes Ahead Without Sponsorship

September 12, 2008

The 55th Indian National Boxing Championships began on Saturday in Bhatinda, Punjab. In attendance were the boxers, officials, fans and even a live band. The only thing missing…

Ramadan Draws Charitable Sponsors in Malaysia

September 11, 2008

Ramadan is a time in Malaysia when many companies choose to place special emphasis on their social responsibilities. Many of these companies choose to support children’s charities or…

LPGA Withdraws Plan to Suspend Non-English Speakers

September 11, 2008

Last week, the LPGA Tour backed down over plans to suspend players who can’t efficiently use English at tournaments. LPGA Tour commissioner, Carolyn Biven’s original plan was to…