Asia
Vivo Becomes Official Exclusive Supplier of Mobile Phones for 19th Asian Games Hangzhou
Vivo, a global leading technology company, announced that it has been named the Official Exclusive Supplier of Mobile Phones for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Hangzhou Asian Games) on June 15. This date also signifies the commencement of the 100-day countdown to the Hangzhou Asian Games. Vivo’s sub-brand, iQOO, has been selected as the Official Esports Gaming Phones for the esports events during the Games. Vivo’s sub-brand, iQOO, has been selected as the Official Esports Gaming Phones for the esports events during the Games.
Mao Genhong, the Deputy Secretary General and Director of the Executive Office of HAGOC (Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee), Xu Jianfeng, Deputy of the International Relations Department of HAGOC, Du Mengfei and Ye Hong, Deputies of the Market Development Department of HAGOC, and Jia Jingdong, the Vice President of Branding at Vivo, and other guests attended the signing ceremony.
The 19th Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8, 2023, bringing together 45 participating countries and regions. As the continent’s largest multi-sport event, the Hangzhou Asian Games celebrate unity and camaraderie through sports across Asia.
“We are greatly looking forward to partnering with Vivo on the occasion of the 100-day countdown to Hangzhou Asian Games. We believe that together with Vivo’s extensive experience in sports event cooperation and its commitment to meeting users’ needs with innovative technology products, we can effectively make strong connection with people and promote this event together,” Mao Genhong said.
To commemorate the official partnership with Hangzhou Asian Games, Jia Jingdong, Vice President of Branding at Vivo, presented two of the company’s latest models, Vivo X90s and iQOO 11S, to HAGOC. Both models will soon be released in the Chinese domestic market.
“Smart” Asian Games Empowered with Exceptional Products
“The 19th Asian Games showcases the cultural and sporting charm of Hangzhou to Asia and the whole world. As the Games’ Official Exclusive Supplier of Mobile Phones and Official Esports Gaming Phones, Vivo and iQOO will bring professional imaging technology and ultimate esports experience, helping promote the unity of sports and celebrating this grand occasion,” Jia Jingdong said.
As a leading global technology brand, Vivo has always been driven by its vision of creating “technology for a better world”. Its partnership with the Hangzhou Asian Games showcases how the power of technology elevates the sporting experience to new heights.
Over the years, Vivo has also collaborated with other prestigious sporting events such as the Sudirman Cup, NBA, FIFA World Cup and the UEFA EURO, gaining further recognition from a growing global audience.
In partnership with ZEISS, the flagship Vivo X series brings users top-of-the-line professional imaging experiences, empowering users to capture all the breathtaking sporting moments during the highly anticipated Hangzhou Asian Games. Vivo X Fold2 and X Flip feature self-developed ultra-durable and ultra-light aerospace-grade hinges and ZEISS Imaging with Free-Stop Shooting Experience. The upcoming Vivo X90s, set to debut in the Chinese domestic market, will boast exceptional Zero-Shutter-Lag Motion Snapshot capabilities, ideal for photographing action-packed sporting events.
As the Official Exclusive Supplier of Mobile Phones for Hangzhou Asian Games, Vivo will also record and share the event’s most exciting moments with users worldwide through its cutting-edge professional imaging technology, bringing the joy of sports to everyone on and off the pitch.
iQOO Celebrates the Debut of Esports at Hangzhou Asian Games
The addition of esports as an official competition category in the 19th Asian Games is a significant milestone in both the world of sports and esports. As the Official Esports Gaming Phones for Hangzhou Asian Games, iQOO is poised to elevate the gaming competition to a new level and share the thrill with global audiences.
Since its inception, iQOO has been dedicated to developing smartphones that meet the speed, stability and precision requirements for esports competitions. Over the years, several iQOO products have undergone rigorous testing by professional players and have been designated as official gaming devices for numerous esports events.
The signing ceremony also showcased the popular Vivo X series and iQOO products. Throughout the years, Vivo has consistently achieved remarkable market performance and solidified its reputation in the high-end smartphone market, offering top-notch products and services to over 500 million users across more than 60 countries and regions worldwide. As a sub-brand of Vivo, iQOO will also persist in delivering products with outstanding performance and the ultimate user experience.
Asia
Groove joins SiGMA Asia panel on resilience of Asian iGaming licensing
Groove will take part in a regulation-focused panel at SiGMA Summit Asia, with CEO Yahale Meltzer attending and Business Development Director Giusy Campo speaking on the session titled “Jurisdiction Jungle: Who Rules Asia’s iGaming Empire?”.
According to the company, the panel will examine whether Asian licensing regimes can hold up under enforcement, cross-border scrutiny, banking pressure and rising compliance requirements. Topics slated for discussion include audit readiness, payment disruption, tax enforcement, evolving AML expectations and geopolitical shifts.
Giusy Campo, Business Development Director at Groove, said: “The conversation in Asia has matured significantly. Operators are no longer asking just about content volume or time-to-market. They are asking about structural resilience: how a platform handles a studio API failure without impacting player experience, what the data sovereignty protocols are, and whether the compliance architecture is defensive or reactive|”
Campo added: “In a region where banking pressure and regulatory expectations shift rapidly, the platforms that survive will be the ones that built integrity into their stack from the first line of code, not the ones scrambling to patch it in later.” Meltzer said: “The ‘Jurisdiction Jungle’ is not a metaphor for growth; it is a reality for every operator trying to scale across Asia’s fragmented regulatory landscape.” He added: “The mistake some make is treating compliance as a hurdle to clear. We treat it as a design constraint from day one. If your architecture is not built to generate verifiable, immutable audit trails for every transaction, you are not actually ready for Asia’s top tier. Our presence at SiGMA Summit Asia is about having serious conversations with operators who understand that trade-off.”
Groove said it has published a White Paper on navigating the Asian iGaming market, available on its website, and positioned its SiGMA Summit Asia attendance as part of a broader push in Asia following recent expansion moves into LatAm and Africa.
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Asia
BMM Testlabs to Exhibit at SiGMA Asia Summit 2026
BMM Testlabs announced its participation in the SiGMA Asia Summit May 31-June 3 at the SMX Convention Center Manila.
Attendees can visit BMM Testlabs at Stand No. 2619 to learn how the Company supports suppliers, operators and regulators across regulated gaming markets worldwide through its comprehensive compliance and product certification services.
BMM will highlight its ability to test and certify gaming products to every regulator’s standard, anywhere in the world.
In the Philippines, BMM Testlabs is licensed to provide testing and certification services for slot machines, table games, electronic table games, iGaming, bingo, retail and online sports betting, poker and mobile gaming solutions.
BMM Testlabs’ Vice President, Business Development – Asia Jeffrey Fong said: “SiGMA Asia Summit continues to be an important event for the gaming industry across the Asia-Pacific region. We are proud to support suppliers, operators, and regulators with trusted compliance expertise that helps bring products to market efficiently and responsibly. Our global experience, combined with our strong regional knowledge, allows us to help our customers grow confidently in regulated gaming markets throughout Asia and beyond.”
BMM Testlabs continues to expand its support of regulated gaming markets worldwide through its global network of laboratories and technical experts, helping customers achieve faster market access while maintaining the highest standards of quality, security and regulatory compliance.
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Asia
BetConstruct AI Showcases AI-Powered Solutions at G2E Asia 2026
BetConstruct AI participates in G2E Asia 2026 (May 12–14, The Venetian Macao, Stands A1023 & A1029) — Asia’s most significant gathering for operators, innovators and industry decision-makers, and this year, the event puts AI and other emerging innovations at its centre.
The spotlight at the stands will be on the Best Sportsbook for the World Cup 2026: Special Bets, Powerfull and Bet on League form a ready-to-deploy tournament package that lets operators capture the full commercial weight of the world’s biggest sporting event — zero development cycles, zero platform risk.
For the World Cup activation – all at zero cost. New partners unlock a 50% platform setup discount applied immediately, plus 100% Core Suite Access — meaning the Sportsbook and the rest of BetConstruct AI’s offerings are completely free for the first 3 months (50% off for 4-12 months). Third-party tools come at 51% off for 3 months.
Layered on top at this event, the AI Suite — CRM AI, Umbrella AI, AI Game Recommendation System and Betting Mate — handles everything from churn prediction and risk management to real-time personalisation and conversational betting. Beyond all of this, we’re bringing the full picture: The Sportsbook Platform offers over 140,000 pre-match events and 12,000+ monthly esports live events, while the Casino Platform integrates 350+ providers via a unified aggregation API.
The Affiliate Ecosystem, with its Affigates sub-brand, offers 7000+ vetted affiliates and AI-based scoring, completing the acquisition side of the picture.
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