Asia's esports scene spawns raft of new businesses

From Singapore to Chengdu, companies edge in on a billion-dollar global market

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China is the world's largest gaming market and the second-largest for monetized esports.

MAYUKO TANI, DAISUKE HARASHIMA and SARAH HILTON, Nikkei staff writers

SINGAPORE/DALIAN, China/TOKYO -- Competitive video gaming has become a serious business in Asia, home to half the world's esports audience. Now, the boom is giving rise to unlikely partnerships and new industries, as companies jump into a global market expected to expand by 75% to $1.6 billion within the next three years.

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