Japan

Bridgestone fulfils ASN 2014 prediction with IOC Partnership

June 13, 2014

Japanese tyre manufacturer Bridgestone has announced a lucrative ten-year deal to become a top-tier sponsor of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Twitter Set For Growth In Asia-Pacific

May 28, 2014

Twitter's global user base is forecast to increase by almost 25% this year, with the greatest growth likely to come in emerging markets, according to the latest eMarketer…

Gaming Leads Korea’s Soft Power Exports

April 16, 2014

Exports of computer and mobile games are leading the race in Korea’s global soft power list, according to data from the nation’s finance and creative content divisions.

Nissan Drives Into UEFA Champions League Partnership

April 9, 2014

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan (7201.T) has sealed a four-year global partnership as the official car brand of the UEFA Champions League, including rights to the UEFA Super Cup,…

Kim Soo-hyun Endorses Hana Bank

March 26, 2014

The 26-year-old Korean actor, who played the lead in popular Korean television drama serials Moon Embracing The Sun and My Love From The Star, has bagged a lucrative…

INTERVIEW: Adrian New, Managing Director Asia, Chelsea FC

March 18, 2014

With an estimated 820 million Asian fans, the English Premier League (EPL) is certainly one of the most followed sporting competitions in the continent.

Seiko Renews IAAF Partnership

March 13, 2014

Japanese watch brand Seiko (8050.T) has extended its sponsorship deal with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) until 2019.

AC Milan Secure Fujitsu Partnership

February 13, 2014

Italian Serie A giants AC Milan have sealed a three-year partnership deal with Japanese technology equipment brand Fujitsu.

Study Reveals Asian Consumers Are Active Online Brand Followers

January 24, 2014

Asian consumers spend up to 257% more on brands they follow online, according to the latest research from Waggener Edstrom Communications.

Djokovic Nets Yet Another Endorsement Deal

January 13, 2014

This season’s Australian Open has just kicked off, but reigning men’s singles titleholder Novak Djokovic has bagged another lucrative global endorsement deal in Japanese watch maker Seiko.