News: Government
World Health Organization Youth Council urges Parliamentary Action on Health Coverage
On 25th March 2024, the WHO Youth Council represented by Kristina Almazidou presented a letter to WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and to Martin Chungong,…
read more
October dates confirmed for 24th World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit in Perth
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has confirmed that its 24th Global Summit in Perth will be held from 8th to 10th October. With Perth announced last November as the first ever…
read more
Australian Government bolsters rugby league in Papua New Guinea
The Australian Government is continuing its support for rugby league player development in Papua New Guinea with further assistance for high-performance pathways and the participation of…
read more
Iranian Government eases restrictions on women entering football stadiums
Longstanding restrictions on Iranian women watching live football in the nation’s sport stadia -marked by high profile protests over the years - appear to have been eased with 3,000…
read more
Malaysia’s ALIFE calls for end to politicisation of concerts
Malaysia’s Arts, Live Festival and Events Association (ALIFE) has called on the nation’s Government to stop the politicisation of concerts. ALIFE made the plea following the…
read more
Football Australia rules out 2034 FIFA World Cup bid in boost for Saudi Arabia hopes
Football Australia has issued a statement advising that it has decided against bidding for the hosting rights for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, opening the way for Saudi Arabia to host the…
read more
PATA Chair says tourism faces threats of climate change and geopolitical unrest
Peter Semone, Chair of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), has delivered a sobering message to delegates at the PTM Forum, held this week in conjunction with PATA Travel Mart…
read more
Easing diplomatic tensions to see renewal of home-and-away football fixtures between Iran and Saudi Arabia
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the national football teams and clubs of Saudi Arabia and Iran have reached an agreement to play matches between them on a…
read moreSUBSCRIBE TO THE ASIAN LEISURE BUSINESS NEWSLETTER
Receive all the latest leisure news, product and event updates from across Asia when it launches later this year.
