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Alicia Keys takes stand against Tobacco Marketing

August 1, 2008

American R&B musician Alicia Keys has taken a stance against marketing cigarettes to children by demanding that Phillip Morris withdraw its sponsorship of her concert in Jakarta.

Jie Fengcan's Sponsorship

August 1, 2008

Eton schoolboy Alex Hua Tian was the first Chinese rider to be registered with the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) and is set to become China's first…

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,…

Nestle to Sponsor Malaysian Fun Run

August 1, 2008

Nestle is set to sponsor the annual Seremban Half Marathon (SHM), set to be held in Malaysia on 24 August.

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.