Industry

Study: Japanese Esports Market Tipped For Strong Growth

May 15, 2021

The Japanese esports market grew by 9% in 2020 and is set to continue its rise…

Study: Most Young Sports Fans Support Environmental Change

May 12, 2021

Over two thirds of sports fans aged 16 to 24 support environmental change and have higher…

IOC Forges Ahead With Tokyo 2020 Despite Widespread Concern, Incl. Key Sponsor Toyota

May 11, 2021

Despite polls showing that the majority of Japanese population who would like to see the Olympics…

Southeast Asian E-Commerce Platform Zalora Dial Into Podcasts

May 7, 2021

Southeast Asian e-tailer Zalora is ramping up its branded content game by launching Zalora Talks, a…

J.League Seeks Loss Compensation Over COVID-19 State Emergency

April 28, 2021

The J.League said it will seek compensation from the Japanese government for losses due to the…
UCI Cycling Hong Kong

Major Cycling Event Returns To Hong Kong In May As A Glimmer Of Normality

April 21, 2021

The UCI Nations Cup cycling event in Hong Kong is ready to go ahead next month…

IOC Dives Into Esports & Gaming With The Olympic Virtual Series

April 20, 2021

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has plunged into esports and gaming by launching the Olympic Virtual…

SK-II Creates First Ever Film Studio, Expands Branded Content Portfolio

April 4, 2021

Japanese skincare giant SK-II has dived headfirst into launching its first ever film studio division and…

OTT Lionsgate Play Invests In Original Content In India

March 16, 2021

In India’s rapidly growing but aggressively competitive OTT marketplace, the Mumbai-based challenger streaming platform Lionsgate Play—…

Suning Severs Ties With Local Football Clubs: Who's Next?

March 2, 2021

Financially-strapped Chinese conglomerate Suning has announced that it is shutting down Jiangsu FC just months after…