Government Effect

Spectator Bans For Tokyo 2020 Angers Some Local Sponsors

July 9, 2021

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics will now be held without spectators at venues in the Japanese capital and…

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…

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…

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…

No Sponsorship Politics For Chinese Brand Anker In India

April 23, 2021

Chinese electronics brand Anker has signed has signed one of India's rising cricket stars, all-rounder Washington…
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…

Chinese A-Listers Dump Western Brand Endorsements Over Xinjiang Rights Abuse Allegations

March 23, 2021

Chinese A-list stars - including singers Eason Chan and Wang Yibo - are ditching their endorsements…

Vivo Set To Sever Ties With IPL Due To Political Pressure

February 9, 2021

Indian Premier League (IPL) title sponsor Vivo is poised to rescind its deal with the Board…
Tokyo 2020 800m hit

Tokyo 2020 Tipped To Be The Most Expensive Summer Olympics

December 4, 2020

Organisers of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics are estimating that the event’s delay will cost US$1.9b,…

Qatar Airways Continues Sponsorship Portfolio Thanks To Government Bailout

October 1, 2020

With the pandemic battering the global airline industry, Qatar Airways has received a funding bailout from…