South Korea

Nike Signals Huge Esports Intent In Asia

January 18, 2020

Nike has signed an exclusive apparel partnership with South Korean based global esports organisation, T1 Entertainment…

Gojek Backed OTT Platform Goplay Taps On Kdrama Popularity For Original Content

November 29, 2019

An Indonesian remake of South Korean hit TV series Tunnel will be one of the first…
FC Barcelona Sebang Battery

Korean Battery Surprises With Barcelona Deal To Up Sales In SEA

October 15, 2019

South Korean automobile and industrial batteries manufacturer Sebang has become a regional partner of FC Barcelona in a deal reportedly worth US$2m.
Superbloke Manchester City

Blockchain First: Superbloke Game Raises Profile With Manchester City

August 27, 2019

South Korean sports service developer Superbloke has become Manchester City’s first Blockchain-based Gacha partner in a regional deal.
China 2023 AFC Asia Cup

China Likely To Host 2023 AFC Asian Cup

May 16, 2019

China has been all but confirmed as the hosts for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup football tournament after its only bidding rival, South Korea, withdrew from the bidding…
TikTok Spotlight

TikTok Spotlight Uncovers Asian Indie Musical Acts

April 10, 2019

Short video app TikTok recently launched an in-app talent search program to discover indie musicians in South Korea and Japan, following success with a similar campaign on Douyin…
Asia 2032 Olympics

Asia Races Ahead To Host 2032 Summer Olympics

February 23, 2019

Indonesia has entered the race for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games after submitting an official bid to host the multi-sport event.
Viacom

Viacom Aims To Scale Back In China

January 16, 2019

Viacom is considering selling off majority control of its TV operations in China, a move echoing its ownership structure across the region.

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…
South Korea’s largest chaebol (conglomerate) and a regular supporter of sports inside South Korea, has made a landmark, three-year deal with Spanish football giant FC Barcelona.

South Korean Top 5 Chaebol Breaks Out Of Asia

August 23, 2018

One of South Korea’s largest chaebols (family-controlled conglomerate) and a regular supporter of sports inside South Korea, has made a landmark, three-year deal with Spanish football giant Barcelona.