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Chinese Basketball League’s Timekeeping Shenanigans Becomes A Battlefield For Swiss Brands

November 19, 2015

Following a three-year hiatus, Swiss watch brand Tissot has returned as the official timekeeper of CBA, China's elite basketball league, in a new five-year deal.

Huajin Securities Partners New WTA Tournament In China

October 8, 2015

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has secured a title sponsor in Huajin Securities, for its new end-of-season tournament, the WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai, with a prize purse of…

After A Three-Year Hiatus, Toray Returns To A Booming Chinese Marathon Market

September 9, 2015

Toray Industries Inc. is sponsoring the Shanghai International Marathon again, after a three-year absence because of strained Sino-Nippon diplomatic ties.

Patriotism Reigns In Tokyo2020 Domestic Sponsorship Scene

August 21, 2015

Japan Post Holdings Co has become the 18th official partner on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games second-tier domestic sponsorship bandwagon.

Japan Airlines (JAL) Banking On Global Sporting Partnerships

August 7, 2015

World basketball governing authority, FIBA, has secured a new global sponsorship deal with Japan Airlines (JAL) until the end of 2016.

How does The Peter Lim - Ronaldo Image Rights Deal Impact Asia?

June 30, 2015

Real Madrid’s Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has sold his image rights to the Singaporean mogul Peter Lim, the owner of La Liga rival Valencia and many other sports…

INTERVIEW: Global Blue-chip Sponsors Share Insights On Their Asian Sponsorships

May 22, 2015

The rise of blue-chip international Art fairs in Asian cities are steadily luring investment from brands in the financial services and luxury sectors, both of whom are looking…

More Than A Gold Toilet For Nishikori

April 13, 2015

Asian tennis sensation Kei Nishikori, 25, has secured a three-year global endorsement deal from Japanese housing and building fixtures specialist Lixil Group Corporation.

Tiger on a Two-wheeler? Hero's deal feels like Chairman's Choice

December 4, 2014

The world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, has signed on Tiger Woods as its global ambassador in a four-year deal, estimated to be worth USD8m per year.