Past economic gains hint at Olympic-sized potential
October 31, 2023 | 09:54
Investment management firm VinaCapital is betting on Vietnam to vault onto the Olympic stage in two decades, mirroring the leaps and bounds made by Asian neighbours.
Official sports of SEA Games 31, Para Games 11 to be announced in July
July 16, 2020 | 16:40
The host Vietnam will hold an online conference with regional countries on July 21 and 22 to announce the list of sports at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) and the 11th Southeast Asian Para Games (Para Games 11), which are scheduled for 2021.
Paris 2024 organisers vow not to change Olympic 'DNA'
May 07, 2020 | 09:35
PARIS: The budget for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris currently remains unchanged despite the coronavirus pandemic, according to the head of the organising committee.
Sports marketing continues to boom to make brands matter
May 20, 2019 | 08:32
Sports marketing is quickly gaining ground in Asia as more global events like the Olympic Games are held in the region and brands recognise the powerful impact of sports. Scott Kronick, chief executive of Public Relations & Influence at Ogilvy Asia, shared his thoughts with VIR’s Nam Phuong on this rising trend.
Southeast Asia strives for glory at ASIAD 16
November 12, 2010 | 08:41
The 16th Asian Games will officially kick off in Guangzhou, China, tomorrow. Southeast Asian football teams including Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia have all secured important opening victories and now they must make their best efforts a to reap top rewards at this year’s biggest regional sporting event.
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