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13 Singaporean newspapers in the directory

Controlled largely by SPH Media Trust, the national press ecosystem is a highly consolidated market characterized by strong daily readership. The flagship publication is The Straits Times, an English-language broadsheet founded in 1845 that maintains the highest national circulation. Other significant titles include Lianhe Zaobao, the primary Chinese-language daily formed from a 1983 merger, and The Business Times, an English daily focusing on corporate and financial markets. Reflecting the demographic makeup of the city-state, dedicated publications like Berita Harian and Tamil Murasu serve the Malay and Tamil-speaking communities respectively. Paperboy indexes 13 Singaporean newspapers — browse the full directory below.

Compiled by Paperboy editorial · Updated 2026-06-03

ALL NEWSPAPERS(13)

Berita Harian

Singapore, Central Singapore

Berita Harian is Singapore’s sole Malay-language daily newspaper. Established in 1957, it provides comprehensive coverage of local and international news, focusing on issues relevant to the Malay/Muslim community. It is published by SPH Media and remains a primary source for community-centric journalism and cultural insights.

Business Times

Singapore, Central Singapore

As Singapore’s only financial daily, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of business, economic, and political news tailored for the region's corporate and professional communities. With a history dating back to 1976, it serves as a primary source of analytical insights and market intelligence for investors, policymakers, and industry leaders.

Channel News Asia

Singapore, Central Singapore

Headquartered in Singapore, this prominent English-language news network provides extensive coverage of Asian politics, business, and current affairs with a specific focus on regional perspectives. It is widely recognized for its authoritative reporting and reach across the Asia-Pacific, serving as a primary source of news for both local residents and a global audience interested in the region's socio-economic developments.

My Paper

Singapore, Central Singapore

Launched as a bilingual publication in 2006, this free daily newspaper served Singapore’s diverse demographic by providing curated news in both English and Chinese. It became a notable fixture in the local media landscape for its concise reporting style and its role as a strategic bridge between the country's two primary languages before ceasing print operations in 2016.

New Paper

Singapore, Central Singapore

The New Paper is a Singaporean digital news publication originally founded as a tabloid in 1988. Based in Singapore, it provides coverage of local news, sports, and entertainment. Known for its concise reporting style, it now focuses on viral stories and community-centric news within the city-state.

Shin Min Daily News

Singapore, Central Singapore

Shin Min Daily News is a prominent Chinese-language evening newspaper in Singapore. Established in 1967 by renowned novelist Louis Cha, it focuses on local human-interest stories, community news, and entertainment. Now published by SPH Media, it remains a staple for the Singaporean Chinese-speaking population seeking daily afternoon updates.

Straits Times

FP

Singapore, Central Singapore

Founded in 1845, this publication serves as Singapore’s most widely read English-language daily and a primary source for regional news and analysis in Southeast Asia. It is recognized for its close alignment with government perspectives while providing comprehensive coverage of domestic politics, business, and social issues to a broad international and local readership.

Tabla

Singapore, Central Singapore

Published by SPH Media, this weekly broadsheet serves Singapore’s Indian community by providing comprehensive news and lifestyle content tailored to the interests of the South Asian diaspora. It is recognized as a key media platform for strengthening cultural ties and facilitating community engagement through its long-standing focus on regional and local issues affecting the Indian population.

Tamil Murasu

Singapore, Central Singapore

Established in 1935, this publication stands as Singapore’s only Tamil-language daily newspaper and a vital source of news for the local Indian community. It is recognized for its long-standing commitment to preserving the Tamil language and culture while providing comprehensive coverage of both regional developments and community-specific issues.

Today Online

Singapore, Central Singapore

Today is a digital news publication based in Singapore, now part of Channel NewsAsia. It provides in-depth features, columns, and coverage of local and global issues. The outlet is known for its focus on social trends, politics, and the Big Read long-form reports catering to a younger digital-first audience.

Yahoo News Singapore

Singapore, Central Singapore

As a prominent digital-first news outlet in Singapore, this platform provides a diverse blend of local breaking news, political commentary, and lifestyle features to a broad online audience. It is notable for being one of the country's most-visited news aggregators and original content hubs, serving as a primary source of real-time information for internet users across the city-state.

Zaobao Online

Singapore, Central Singapore

Lianhe Zaobao is Singapore's flagship Chinese-language daily newspaper. Established in 1983 through a merger, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, international affairs, and regional developments in China and Southeast Asia. It is highly regarded for its objective reporting and influence across the global Chinese-speaking community.

Zb Comma

Singapore, Central Singapore

Zb Comma is a weekly Chinese-language student newspaper published by SPH Media in Singapore. Designed for secondary school students, it features news highlights, lifestyle stories, and educational content to improve Chinese proficiency and current affairs knowledge. It serves as a pedagogical resource for many local schools.