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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…

Netflix Continues To Localise; Invests US$500m into South Korean Content

February 25, 2021

Netflix are poised to invest almost US$500m this year on films and television series produced in…

Asian Sports Championships Looking To Restart In Bubbles; But Are The Economics There?

February 23, 2021

The tension of restarting cultural activities - such as sports events - versus maintaining society's wellbeing…

UMG Co-Invests In Live Gig Streaming Platform With Korean Music Titans

February 19, 2021

Universal Music Group (UMG) is working with two K-Pop majors – Big Hit Entertainment and YG…

Beijing 2022 Piques Sponsorship Activation: Brands Still Cautious In “New Normal”

February 11, 2021

The Chinese winter sports industry has seen a leap in retail-related sales with less than a…