Government Effect

PGA Tour Open To Gambling Industry Sponsorships: Asia Still Off-Limits

March 2, 2019

Following last May’s lifting of the federal ban sports betting by the US Supreme Court, the PGA Tour is finally open to sponsorship backing from the gambling industry.

South Korean Govt Crackdown On Misleading Instagram Ads

September 11, 2018

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) is stepping up efforts to investigate illegal advertisements by Korean influencers on Instagram—the second most popular social platform in the nation— to…

Economic Uncertainty Enshrouds Philippines in 2018

February 6, 2018

Clouds of economic uncertainty will fog the Philippines market in 2018 as the political climate, changes in taxation and slow infrastructure development will affect GDP growth and therefore…

Chinese Government Eyes The Nation’s Emerging eSports Industry

December 7, 2017

The growth of eSports in China has been fueled by private companies including Jaguar’s recent sponsorship of a King of Glory tournament… But now the Chinese government wants…

Trouble Brews For AC Milan’s Chinese Owner

October 10, 2017

The owner of AC Milan Yonghong Li could see his investment in the club recalled by the Chinese government as part of its crackdown on foreign spending.

Singapore Renews F1 For 4 Years to Dominate SEA Sports Tourism

September 17, 2017

The Singapore Government has agreed to renew their hosting rights for the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix for another 4 years until 2021, with a view to dominating…

China's Grey Rhinos Crackdown Will Impact Sports & Entertainment Industry

August 22, 2017

With 'black swans' and 'grey rhinos' (obvious and predictable dangers to a country's economy) dominating headlines in China, the impact of Central Party curbs is now starting to…

China’s Streaming Clampdown Likely To Augur Branded Content Sponsorship Setback

June 26, 2017

China's TV and film regulation body has clamped down live video and audio streaming services on three major websites, including Weibo.

North Korea-Malaysia Diplomatic Row Spillovers Into Football

March 13, 2017

The diplomatic row between North Korea and Malaysia following the assassination of Kim Jong Nam - the estranged half-brother of Pyongyang’s dictator Kim Jong Un, at KL International…