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  • Ooredoo launches global blockchain initiative

    Ooredoo launches global blockchain initiative

    Blockchain is a fast-growing digital enabler, with safe, secure, and reliable “distributed ledger” technology providing a permanent digital record of ownership that allows every part of a transaction to be verified.

    While many organizations may know blockchain powering cryptocurrency, there are wider applications of blockchain empowering solutions that can save time and money, and can enhance information security and privacy.

    According to a recent report by IDC, global blockchain spend will grow over 10-fold from $1.5 billion in 2018 to $11.7 billion by 2022.

    As a digital enabler, Ooredoo Group already works closely with public, private and academic sectors in its global footprint to develop blockchain solutions that can create new value in the digital space and enrich people’s digital lives.

    Ooredoo Group’s new blockchain initiative is an open call for innovators to develop blockchain partnerships, solutions, and protocols across business-to-business and business-to-consumer sectors.

    Sheikh Saud Bin Nasser Al-Thani, group chief executive officer, Ooredoo, said: “Blockchain will facilitate new digital business models and revenue in the next five years – helping organisations to run better and to transform people’s daily lives. Using blockchain, organisations and their customers can optimise costs, find new levels of efficiency, transparency, and trust, and enable secure digital payments.”

    For example, property developers can provide smart contracts for ensuring titles, deeds, and facilities management are accurate and secure. Banks can better track cross-border payments, and logistics companies can track and trace products. Healthcare providers can enable digital patient records to optimise treatment. Mega-event organizers can introduce virtual digital payment tokens for merchandise and food and beverage. Sports teams can have real-time athlete health and performance metrics and also manage fan loyalty programs.

    With Ooredoo Group’s Blockchain Initiative, Ooredoo aims to leverage its experience and industry-leading solutions in blockchain combined with 5G, cloud, and the Internet of Things to deliver the biggest benefits to organisations and to customers.

    The Initiative is also bringing together subject matter experts from across the company’s global footprint and business units, including small- and medium-sized businesses, commercial, digital, and legal.

    Sheikh Saud said: “Our Blockchain Initiative aims to open the blockchain floodgates, leveraging global best practices to deliver localised innovation across many of the world’s fastest-growing markets. Our open call to blockchain innovators will also explore integrating blockchain with artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud, and the Internet of Things.”

  • AirAsia scores with Malaysian Football League partnership

    AirAsia scores with Malaysian Football League partnership

    AirAsia has scored an agreement with the Malaysian Football League (MFL) to become the exclusive official airline for the 2019-2020 league season. As part of the partnership, AirAsia will support MFL teams playing in the Piala Malaysia, Liga Super, Liga Premier and Piala FA tournaments with discounted fares for them to fly with the airline to games across Malaysia and the region.

    AirAsia will also have the rights to sell match tickets either as standalone or packaged with flights and/or hotel deals through airasiaredtix.com.

    According to AirAsia’s group CEO Tony Fernandes, the MFL deal is an “incredible opportunity” for the airline to continue supporting Malaysian football. “We are proud to be able to play a part in inspiring a new generation of dreamers and making dreams come true for the players, the teams, and ultimately, the fans. We look forward to welcoming our heroes and their fans on board,” Fernandes added.

    MFL CEO Kevin Ramalingam said: “It’s not often that you see a Malaysian company make it big, and I think we can all be proud of what Fernandes and his team have achieved. We hope that with this partnership, the local football scene will grow to even greater heights as we strive towards putting Malaysia on the footballing map again.”

    The airline has been active in the football scene. Last year, it tied up with AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 as the official supporter for the first time, to drive greater fan engagement and offer players with more exposure in their home countries. It also picked Brazilian footballer Roberto Carlos as its global brand ambassador for two years.

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  • GCX, BMC UK facilitate live broadcast of World Cup

    GCX, BMC UK facilitate live broadcast of World Cup

    Reliance Communications’ Global Cloud Xchange (GCX) subsidiary and Broadcast Media Communications (BMC UK) have teamed up to deliver end-to-end connectivity for the live broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2018 to audiences around the world.

    The tournament kicked off in Russia on June 14. This event will be carried across GCX’s network, via BMC, from Frankfurt to the London Broadcasting House of British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and used exclusively by BBC Sport to broadcast the matches to British audiences.

    GCX’s end-to-end network solution will provide fast, dedicated and reliable connectivity, enabling BMC to deliver live video contributions into BBC’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup, as well as active monitoring of the transmission over GCX’s global network, ensuring consistent broadcast quality for global audiences.

    FIFA World Cup matches are among the most watched and followed sporting events in the world, especially important for soccer fans across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. It is, therefore, critical for us to provide these fans with smooth, uninterrupted access to the game,” said Lee Russell, operations director at BMC UK.

    “With GCX’s expansive Global Network and its proven media capabilities, we are confident that we will once again deliver an unrivaled viewing experience to our viewers.”

    “We are delighted to partner with BMC UK again to provide high-quality connectivity, enabling live broadcasts of the FIFA World Cup to global viewers who can enjoy this highly anticipated event,” said Mark Russell, managing director, GCX International.

    “The broadcast from Frankfurt to BBC London Broadcasting House is being facilitated through the integration of GCX’s privately-owned Global Network with BMC’s resilient Media Quality Network, tailored to meet the high-quality connectivity standards of sports, news and special broadcast events.”

    GCX’s privately-owned global network offers geographic coverage and the ability to provide both subsea and terrestrial connectivity across the globe, optimized for the high-performance delivery and distribution of content, typically required by media and broadcasting companies.

    The FIFA World Cup concludes with the Finals being held at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018.

  • National Airlines of Qatar treats fans to football match

    National Airlines of Qatar treats fans to football match

    As an Official Partner of FIFA, Qatar Airways is keen to bring fellow football fans across the globe with their #OnYourFeet challenge on social media sites. The winners of the challenge will receive two Business Class tickets to any destination on the award-winning airline’s global route network.

    Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “The 2018 FIFA World Cup RussiaTM has begun, marking an entire month of excitement as fans from around the world gather in Russia to celebrate their love for football. Whether you are a football enthusiast, dedicated to supporting your national team or even your favourite local team, the World Cup is a global event that unites us all, and we are thrilled to be supporting such a world-class sporting occasion.”

    The award-winning airline recently captured the excitement of the upcoming tournament by launching its new 2018 FIFA World Cup RussiaTM campaign, featuring a re-recording of the classic song ‘Dancing in the Street’ sung by renowned singer and TV star Nicole Scherzinger. The upbeat TV commercial has seen tremendous global success, with more than 20 million views across the airline’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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  • McDonald’s to screen World Cup 2018 matches

    McDonald’s to screen World Cup 2018 matches

    After news of three local broadcasters bringing World Cup 2018 to Singapore, local organisations have also started revealing their plans to screen the matches with SAFRA and McDonald’s among those committing to do so.

    SAFRA, for instance, told Channel NewsAsia on Thursday (Apr 26) that it will be screening the football matches at all its clubs. Its members can also receive a “fun pack and enjoy exclusive premier members seating” during the live screening of the matches, SAFRA said.

    It will not screen all matches though, it later clarified.

    SAFRA had screened matches at four of its clubs the last time the international football competition was held in 2014.

    SAFRA also said food and beverage (F&B) vendors will offer “special treats and promotions” during these screenings. It will be organising football clinics at selected clubs during the same period for parents and children to pick up some skills, it added.

    Meanwhile, the People’s Association (PA), when asked of its plans, said in an email: “We are exploring with the telcos and will keep you updated.”

    It had screened the football matches live and for free at 30 Community Clubs in the previous edition.

    As for F&B establishments that regularly broadcast sports, they are also firming up their plans for the upcoming World Cup, which is being held in Russia from Jun 14 to Jul 15.

    McDonald’s told Channel NewsAsia: “In the spirit of our global FIFA World Cup sponsorship, we will be screening selected World Cup matches in 22 of our restaurants across Singapore.”

    Harry’s is another that intends to screen the football matches this year.

    Ms Hannah Teo, senior manager for sales and marketing at Harry’s International, said it will screen all 64 matches, but some of its outlets may not show the 2am games.

    “It also depends on the broadcasting commercial fees which have yet to be announced,” she added.

    Brewerkz, too, shared that it intends to show the matches at selected outlets, but most likely not all the matches. “We have not made a final decision at the moment,” a spokesperson said in an email.

    She added that they are still waiting for the pricing to be revealed.

    Mediacorp, which is broadcasting the matches on its Toggle platform, said the package price for corporates start from S$2,876.16 but this depends on screen size and when they sign up. It is the standard pricing for all broadcasters.

    For those signing up for the Toggle 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Pass for Standard Screen (up to 50 inches), the early bird pricing is S$2,876.16 for the first screen and S$2,020.16 for each subsequent screen, the local broadcaster said. The early bird promotion will be until May 22, similar to the deadline for consumers.

    Those looking to sign up for the pass for larger screens of 51 inches to 99 inches, the early bird price is S$5,016.16 for the first screen and S$3,090.16 for each subsequent one, it added.

    Once the early sign-up period ends, prices for the Standard Screen is S$3,090.16 for the first screen and S$2,020.16 for each subsequent screen. Similarly, it is S$5,230.16 for the first screen and S$3,090.16 for each one after for those with 51 inches to 99 inches television sets.

    As for the package for Indoor Public Screens, for screen size of 100 inches and above, the fee is S$5,230.16 per screen with no early-bird promotion pricing.

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  • Aguilas ink pact with Cebu Pacific

    Aguilas ink pact with Cebu Pacific

    THE Davao FC Aguilas travel a lot. With the 2018 season of the Philippine Football League already under way, the Aguilas having a national carrier as one of their sponsors is a blessing indeed.

    General Manager Michael Shaw said the team is very grateful after Cebu Pacific came forward to help as their main sponsor in their coming home-and-away games.

    “In terms of the PFL format, the matches are home and away and definitely signing a sponsorship agreement with Cebu Pacific helps,” said Shaw after a signing an agreement with Candice Iyog, Vice President for Marketing and Distribution at the Cebu Pacific’s head office (8007 Domestic Rd in Pasay City).

    The Aguilas currently have a 2-2-2 win-draw-loss record and they are close to making it to the AFC Cup Group Stage.

    They have games set in Bacolod, Tagum City, Cebu City, Marikina City, Iloilo City and Binan City.

    “It’s a privilege to partner with a team that represents Davao. We’ve always been associated with Cebu. And it’s important that we spread our wings and sponsor teams that are from other parts of the country,” said Iyog.

    The team’s players include Phil and James Younghusband, goalie Nick O’Donnell, Ronilo Bayan Jr., Matthew Hartmann, Simone Rota, Brad McDonaldo and Jason de Jong.

    They also have James Younghusband, Angel Guirado.Harry Sawyer, Phil Youghusband, Takashi Odawara, Jorrel Aristorenas, Josh Grommen, Omar Khan and James Hall, among others.

    Ceres of Cebu currently leads the standings with three straight wins.

  • Iflix is going to live stream soccer games in a move to outflank Netflix

    Iflix is going to live stream soccer games in a move to outflank Netflix

    Southeast Asian Netflix competitor Iflix is playing a new game: it’s going to start streaming live sports events. That’s uncharted territory for the Malaysian on-demand video platform. Netflix, which launched in several Southeast Asian countries late last year, has so far avoided going down that route.

    Iflix announced today it will launch this feature in Indonesia first – its largest market, where it launched in June 2016. Iflix will live stream all matches of Indonesia’s first and second soccer league, in partnership with local broadcaster TVOne. It’s not the only tech startup associating itself with the sport.

    TVOne is a free-to-air channel known in Indonesia for its news and sports programming.

    Live streaming runs against what on-demand platforms typically stand for, as they’re fixed to a particular time and schedule.

    In 2015, Netflix content boss Ted Sarandos told that live events don’t fit with Netflix’s watch-anytime model. Users subscribe to Netflix to watch movies, TV shows, or documentaries whenever they please.

    But Sarandos didn’t rule out the possibility of Netflix eventually changing its attitude.

    Amazon’s already doing it

    Amazon recently entered live TV broadcast territory in the US by live-streaming 10 NFL games, in a deal that cost US$50 million.

    Major social networks like Facebook and Twitter are also showing interest in the event live-streaming business.

    Outrunning Netflix

    What Iflix plans to gain from streaming sports events was not addressed in today’s press release. It may be an incentive for users to give the service a try – but the first and second league matches are also available on free TV, and live streams are found on YouTube and other sites, for those who prefer to watch on computers or smartphones.

    But while streams of some matches may be available on other sources online, “these are not always consistent nor reliable,” argues an iFlix spokesperson.

    The startup last reported 5 million subscribers across all markets – but raising that figure isn’t the most important target for now. “Iflix is focused on measuring viewership and usage, rather than subscriber numbers,” says the spokesperson. By introducing the soccer league, the startup intends to demonstrate its commitment to offer localized content for Indonesian viewers.

    Soccer, especially the local league, is growing in popularity in Indonesia and seems to have overcome some of its major challenges, like corruption.

    Iflix isn’t the only tech startup associating itself with the sport. Local unicorn startups Go-Jek and Traveloka are the main sponsors of the first and second league.

    Founder Patrick Grove is likely happy that his firm is outpacing Netflix in this regard. In an interview with us, he said his main weapon to stay competitive is speed. He wants to secure a firm footing in emerging markets, one that’s impossible to dislodge.

    Iflix and other Southeast Asia-focused streaming sites like Hooq have been able to address regional customer demands faster than their US competitor. Knowing internet connections in the region are often slow and unreliable, both sites offered subscribers the option to download a few titles for offline viewing.

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  • Ex-Chelsea star Essien joins Indonesia’s Persib

    Ex-Chelsea star Essien joins Indonesia’s Persib

    Former Chelsea, AC Milan and Real Madrid midfielder Michael Essien has signed with Indonesia’s Persib Bandung, the club announced today, the highest-profile player to join a team in the country for years.

    The Ghanaian signed a one-year contract for an undisclosed sum to join Persib, which is one of the best clubs in the country.

    The 34-year-old had not been playing with a team since he left Greece’s Panathinaikos at the end of last season.

    “I will give my very best to Persib,” Essien, wearing a club shirt, told media at the team’s headquarters in Bandung.

    When asked what he knew about football in Indonesia, he conceded “not very much” but added that he had visited the country with Chelsea before.

    However the move to Indonesia could turn out to be a shock.

    Football in Southeast Asia’s biggest nation has been wracked by crisis for years, with an explosive row between the domestic association and government prompting FIFA to ban Indonesia from international competition in 2015.

    The domestic league ground to a halt for a while amid the row, but FIFA lifted the suspension in May last year and football in the country is slowly starting to recover.

    Foreign players have also been badly treated by Indonesian clubs, with at least two known to have died in recent years after going unpaid and being unable to afford medical treatment.

    Essien is the best-known international footballer to join an Indonesian side since the 1990s, when Cameroon World Cup star Roger Milla and Argentine World Cup winner Mario Kempes both played in the country.

    The Ghanaian said he was approached by teams from other countries, including Turkey and Australia, but he had been impressed by Persib, without giving further details.

    The club would not be drawn on how much they had paid for him.

    “The contract value is large because he is a former Chelsea player, I cannot reveal (the amount),” said Teddy Tjahjono, one of the club’s directors.

    Persib finished fifth in last year’s Indonesian Soccer Championship.

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  • Liverpool FC Indonesia support could bring investment to the city

    Liverpool FC Indonesia support could bring investment to the city

    Liverpool FC ’s massive fanbase in Indonesia could help bring investment to Liverpool according to Britain’s ambassador to the Asian giant.

    The Reds have millions of fans in the South East Asian nation. And that, says Moazzam Malik, could help the club’s home city as Indonesia looks to invest money around the world.

    Reds fan Mr Malik has been the UK ambassador to Indonesia since 2014 and is working to grow links between the UK and Indonesia in business, the creative industries, higher education, and sport.

    Asked what Liverpool meant to Indonesians, he said: “They know about Liverpool football, music and its port. They’re the three things that make Liverpool stand out for Indonesians.”

    And he added: “There’s so much potential in this market through football, not only to push football but to push a wider range of business partnerships and relationships.”

    Liverpool FC has an estimated 66.1 million followers in Indonesia according to research by SportsDNA in 2014. The club last visited the country on tour in 2013 when 90,000 people watched the Reds beat the Indonesia XI.

    It has one central Official Supporters Club in Indonesia, with 24 sub branches, which is one of the largest in Asia.

    The club’s Indonesian language website was launched in May 2013. Its Indonesian Facebook page launched in June 2013 and now has nearly 3 million likes.

    Mr Malik said: “They’re football-mad. There’s Liverpool alongside Manchester United, then Chelsea and Arsenal have big fanbases.

    “They (Liverpool) have got fan clubs in all the big cities. Membership is going great guns. They’ve got people in very prominent positions in Government and politics who follow LFC.”

    Mr Malik said LFC’s sponsorship deal with Indonesian airline Garuda had also “cemented Liverpool’s place in the popular psyche”.

    Why Indonesia?

    Mr Malik says Indonesia “is going to be a driver of the 21st century”.

    Indonesia is made up of more than 17,000 islands, including Java – home to the country’s capital, Jakarta – and the popular holiday destination of Bali.

    It’s the 4th most populous country in the world, with a population of more than 250m, and is the world’s largest majority Muslim country.

    A report this week from accountancy giant PricewaterhouseCoopers said Indonesia could grow to become the fourth-largest economy in the world by 2050.

    That means Britain is going to want to do deals with it, particularly after Brexit – and Liverpool is well placed to benefit.

    Mr Malik said Indonesians are interested in Liverpool’s experience in sectors including ports and logistics, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy and the creative industries. And he said Indonesia’s second city, Surabaya, was particularly keen to strengthen its relationship with Liverpool.

    He said: “Surabaya is a huge port city, Indonesia’s second-largest port. There are things they can learn from Liverpool. They can partner with Liverpool. In sports, creative industries and higher education, there’s a lot we can do.

    “I’m speaking to Mayor Risma, and she says she’s keen to come to Liverpool in spring.”

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  • Will Singapore Pools’ new sports betting site launch in time for Euro 2016?

    Will Singapore Pools’ new sports betting site launch in time for Euro 2016?

    It’s anybody’s guess as to whether Singapore Pools will be able to launch its new online sports betting site in time for the Euro 2016 football tournament.

    In February 2015, Singapore’s new Remote Gambling Act (RGA) took effect, prohibiting all online gambling sites except those that divert most of their proceeds to charitable and other social causes. Unsurprisingly, the new act led to an exodus of betting sites that had been serving the market.

    Singapore Pools, which holds a monopoly on sports lottery products in the city-state, was given six months in which to apply for an exemption to the RGA. The company duly submitted its application last July, but was warned at the time that the approval process could take up to one year.singapore-pools-betting-site-euro-2016

    Fast-forward 11 months and Singapore Pools is no closer to launching its new site. This, despite less than two weeks remaining to the June 10 kickoff of Euro 2016. The Straits Times recently contacted the Ministry of Home Affairs to inquire about the state of Singapore Pools’ application, only to be told the paperwork is “currently being evaluated.”

    The company’s existing site allows punters to check sports odds, but actual wagers must be placed over the phone or at one of the company’s retail points of sale. Singapore Pools’ new site, which is to be powered by betting technology stalwarts OpenBet, would allow punters to place wagers directly online.

    Given the lateness of the hour, Singapore Pools’ management is likely going through antiperspirant products much faster than usual. But given that the company is hardly a stranger to local authorities, the possibility that the new site won’t launch in time – which could reduce sales during Euro 2016 and thus deprive those social causes of badly needed funds – the delay in approving the company’s application seems sketchy at best.

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  • Indonesia wants Mourinho to coach football team

    Indonesia wants Mourinho to coach football team

    Indonesia wants to hire Jose Mourinho to coach its national football team, the country’s minister of Youth and Sports said on Tuesday.Dutchman Guus Hiddink is their second preferred candidate. Hiddink replaced Mourinho ona a part-time basis at English club Chelsea midway through the ongoing season, reports Efe.”This plan has been discussed with President Joko Widodo and the Chairman of the Indonesian Olympics Committee, Erick Thohir, even though this won’t be easy,” minister Imam Nahrawi said, according to the Antara news agency on Tuesday.

    The sports minister acknowledged that the salary of Portuguese coach Mourinho could be a problem, as he charges around $17 million per season.Hiddink is said to be more affordable.Mourinho is scheduled to coach team FIFA legends in a friendly match on Wednesday against stars of Mexican football to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca stadium.

    World football governing body FIFA last year suspended the Indonesian team due to government interference, which will prevent it from participating in the 2018 World Cup and 2019 Asia Cup qualifiers.

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  • China, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand bid for 2023 AFC Asian Cup

    China, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand bid for 2023 AFC Asian Cup

    China, Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand have expressed interest in bidding for hosting the football Asian Cup to be held in 2023, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said here on Tuesday.During the meeting held in the Malaysian capital, the AFC Competitions Committee announced that the AFC had received expressions of interest from China, Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand by the deadline of March 31, 2016 to host the AFC Asian Cup in 2023, reports Xinhua.

    “The AFC will now send out the Bidding Agreement and the Host Candidate Questionnaire and seek government guarantees and legal opinion on the bids,” it said. China entered the final when the country hosted the Asian Cup in 2004, but lost to Japan 3-1.

  • Arsenal FC picks Indosat as official telecoms partner

    Arsenal FC picks Indosat as official telecoms partner

    Arsenal Football Club has selected Indonesian operator Indosat as the club’s official telecommunications partner in Indonesia. Under the terms of the 2-year partnership, Indosat will offer club-related benefits and incentives to its customers and Arsenal fans in Indonesia. This will include official Arsenal signed merchandise, tickets to see the team in action at Emirates Stadium and access to exclusive match and player content such as match highlights, club news, interviews and photography.

     

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  • DHL providing E2E logistics for FC Bayern Munich’s online store

    DHL providing E2E logistics for FC Bayern Munich’s online store

    FC Bayern Munich is working with Alibaba’s Tmall Global and DHL eCommerce to launch an official FC Bayern Munich online flagship store for consumers in China.

    Through the new online store (https://fcb.tmall.hk), fans in China can now order a FC Bayern Munich jersey with their favourite player’s name and also purchase a variety of fan merchandise as well as “traditional German and Bavarian products”.

    Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Executive Board Chairman of FC Bayern Munich, said: “Making our fan merchandise accessible is crucial to connect with our fans in China.”

    Jörg Wacker, Executive Board Member Internationalization and Strategy of FC Bayern Munich, added: “China continues to be our key focus market and plays an important role in our internationalization strategy. For our market entry in China, Tmall Global is the best platform since many of our fans already use the platform today. Together with our strategic partner DHL, we will ensure a fast delivery. This store is a big first step in expanding our touch points with our Chinese fan base and we will interact with our fans even more during our Audi Summer Tour China in July this year.“

    Jeff Zhang, President of China Retail Marketplaces of Alibaba Group, commented: “FC Bayern Munich, as one of the first football clubs launching their exclusive online flagship store on Tmall Global, will greatly reflect the diversity of brands and goods on the platform.”

    The six-year partnership between DHL and FC Bayern Munich will see DHL acting as the club’s exclusive logistics partner and full service provider for international e-commerce starting in China in 2015 with a planned roll-out across the Asia-Pacific region. DHL eCommerce will manage many aspects of FC Bayern Munich’s merchandising in China – working with Tmall Global on product listing, order management, fulfillment of orders, local distribution and returns, local customer service and market entry support.

    Thomas Kipp, CEO of DHL eCommerce, said: “There couldn’t be a better opportunity to demonstrate our expertise in e-commerce such as fulfillment and end-to-end delivery than launching the online flagship store of the world’s biggest football club, FC Bayern Munich, on the world’s biggest marketplace in China. We also have the added bonus to work even more closely with Tmall Global, China’s leading online retail platform.”

    FC Bayern Munich are one of the world’s biggest football clubs with over 255,000 members. They are also one of the most successful, having won five Champions League Titles, three Club World Cup trophies as well as 25 national championships. FC Bayern Munich are planning to return to China for a summer tour in July, when they will play three games: in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

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