Singapore Press Holdings

What Singapore Press Holdings does

Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), founded in 1984, was originally a publicly listed media conglomerate on SGX. In 2021 its media assets were hived off and restructured under SPH Media Trust into a private public-benefit company operating as SPH Media Limited, with the Singapore government committing up to S$900 million in funding over five years to support public-service-media operations. SPH Media now runs an integrated omnichannel media platform of more than 40 brands across news (The Straits Times, Lianhe Zaobao, The Business Times, Tamil Murasu, Berita Harian, Shin Min Daily News, tabla!), lifestyle magazines (Her World, Harper's BAZAAR Singapore, The Peak, Home & Decor, NÜYOU, The Singapore Women's Weekly, F ZINE), five radio stations (Kiss92 FM, MONEY FM 89.3, ONE FM 91.3, UFM100.3, 96.3好FM), digital platforms (Stomp, ThinkChina, Tech in Asia, HeyKaki), student publications (ST Little Red Dot, Thumbs Up series, zbCOMMA, Gen G), the SPH Content Lab content-marketing service, and an Out-of-Home Media advertising network of 10,000+ digital and static displays.

The company's core technology stack is a multi-platform digital media infrastructure spanning websites, mobile applications, ePaper platforms, and out-of-home digital screens, with publishing operations centralized at the News Centre headquarters at 1000 Toa Payoh North and the Print Centre at 2 Jurong Port Road. Editorial and language desks feed four official Singapore languages (English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil), and the technology surface is being augmented through 2026 strategic partnerships with Google (AI capability building, generative AI verification, content distribution, and a News Incubator Program) and Taboola (multi-year AI-powered content discovery and audience engagement).

SPH Media generates revenue through five streams: multi-platform advertising solutions across digital, print, radio, and OOH reaching 20,000+ advertiser brands; recurring digital and print subscriptions for newspapers, magazines, and student publications; professional content-marketing services through SPH Content Lab; out-of-home advertising through the OOH Media unit; and content licensing/archives. Distribution spans direct-to-consumer (sph.com.sg, ePaper), partner channels (KrisShop/Singapore Airlines), wholesalers (PR Newswire APAC), and a network of field sales clusters covering Banking/Insurance/Investment, FMCG, Government/Education, Luxury/Retail, Tech/Telco, Hospitality/Wellness, and Home/Essentials. The company reports 86% weekly reach among Singaporeans aged 15+, 3.1M combined weekly reach, 110M average monthly pageviews, and 12.7M social media followers, with regional bureaus across 13 cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Manila, New Delhi, Taipei, London, and Washington DC.

Name

Singapore Press Holdings

Legal name

SPH Media Limited

Website

https://sph.com.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Singapore Press Holdings operates SPH Media, Singapore's largest omnichannel media network with 40+ brands spanning news, lifestyle magazines, radio, digital platforms, and student publications across four languages, reaching 86% of Singaporeans weekly through advertising, subscriptions, content marketing, and out-of-home advertising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

News Media & Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (51311), Periodical Publishers (513120), Periodical Publishers (51312), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines (MPAJAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Magazine & Newspaper Subscriptions / Delivery Retail (CRALAAAH), Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) Advertising (MPAAAKAB), Print Media Buying (Newspapers & Magazines) (BPAFABAF), Social Media & Community Management (PR-led) (BPAFADAM)

Keywords

• Multilingual news publishing
• Digital media platforms
• Advertising solutions
• Out-of-home advertising
• Content marketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Advertising Solutions: Multi-platform advertising across digital, print, radio, and out-of-home media. SPH Media offers targeted advertising solutions with data-driven audience segmentation across 40+ brands reaching millions of Singaporeans weekly.
2. Subscriptions: Digital and print newspaper subscriptions for The Straits Times, The Business Times, Lianhe Zaobao, Shin Min Daily News, Berita Harian, Tamil Murasu, and various magazines including student publications.
3. Content Marketing (SPH Content Lab): End-to-end content marketing service creating original branded content for advertisers, delivered across trusted and brand-safe multi-platform networks.
4. Out-of-Home Advertising: Outdoor media solutions through OOH Media unit with 10,000+ outdoor displays including digital billboards in shopping malls and neighborhood facilities.
5. Content Licensing: Archive and content licensing services providing access to comprehensive news articles, photographs and newspaper pages for professional, commercial, marketing, research and academic needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Singapore Press Holdings (operating as SPH Media Limited) is a Singapore-based media organization that publishes over 40 news and lifestyle brands across digital, print, radio, and out-of-home platforms in English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil. It sells subscriptions to individual readers and multi-channel advertising solutions, content marketing services (via SPH Content Lab), and out-of-home advertising inventory to business clients.

Product overview

SPH Media is Singapore's largest omnichannel media organization operating over 40 brands across news, lifestyle, radio, and student publications. The portfolio includes flagship newspapers (The Straits Times, Lianhe Zaobao, The Business Times), vernacular publications (Tamil Murasu, Berita Harian, Shin Min Daily News), digital platforms (Stomp, ThinkChina, HeyKaki), lifestyle magazines (Her World, Harper's BAZAAR, HardwareZone), five radio stations (UFM100.3, Kiss92, ONE FM, MONEY FM, 96.3好FM), and student publications (ST Little Red Dot, Thumbs Up, ZBSchools). Supporting services include SPH Content Lab for content marketing, Out-of-Home Media advertising network with 10,000+ displays, and digital subscription platforms. The Business Times Global represents a new regional intelligence initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Straits Times: Flagship English daily newspaper, the most read news publication in Singapore
• Lianhe Zaobao
• The Business Times
• Her World
• Harper's BAZAAR Singapore
• HardwareZone
• Tech in Asia
• MONEY FM 89.3

Products and services

• The Straits Times Flagship English daily newspaper and digital platform, the most read news publication in Singapore, delivering reliable, timely and compelling accounts of news and lifestyle happenings within the region.
• Lianhe Zaobao (联合早报) Flagship Chinese daily newspaper bringing communities together with its unique Singaporean perspective on world news.
• The Business Times Singapore's only financial daily covering capital flows, business news in Southeast Asia, startup scene, wealth, property, lifestyle and SME sectors.
• Tamil Murasu The only Tamil newspaper in Singapore, serving as the voice for the local Tamil-speaking community with coverage of local and foreign news including content from the Indian subcontinent.
• Berita Harian Malay-language newspaper presenting news and views on Singapore of interest to the Malay/Muslim community.
• Shin Min Daily News (新明日报) Chinese evening publication known for bold and gritty human interest stories.
• tabla! English publication catering mainly to the wider Indian community in Singapore, covering local news and topics such as education, property, transport and cinema.
• ThinkChina English e-magazine powered by Lianhe Zaobao focusing on political, economic, socio-cultural and technological developments in and around China.
• Stomp Citizen journalism and breaking news website that provides a platform for citizen journalists to effect real change.
• Her World Singapore's #1 women's media brand providing useful, inspiring and empowering information for stylish, career-driven professional women.
• Harper's BAZAAR Singapore Leading authority on fashionable life in Singapore, covering fashion, beauty, design, travel and culture.
• HardwareZone Consumer technology publication in Singapore covering latest tech news, exclusive features, product reviews and roadtests.
• Tech in Asia Content platform covering latest trends, startups and tech businesses in Asia. Organizes tech conferences and operates as a startup and technology jobs marketplace.
• The Business Times Global (BT Global) Regional business intelligence initiative covering global and regional business developments through a South-east Asian lens, offering ASEAN Intelligence surveys and sector-specific forums.
• UFM100.3 Chinese radio station playing Mandarin pop from the 2000s with engaging segments on latest news and trending lifestyle topics.
• Kiss92 FM English radio station featuring light-hearted banter, humour and great songs.
• ONE FM 91.3 Bold and dynamic English radio station featuring hits from the 80s till today, focused on 'Good Times, Greatest Hits'.
• MONEY FM 89.3 Singapore's first and only business and personal finance English radio station featuring local and international news, market updates and expert insights.
• 96.3好FM Nostalgic Chinese radio station playing classic hits from the 80s to the 90s with bite-sized content on lifestyle, healthcare and financial planning.
• SPH Content Lab One-stop, end-to-end content marketing service that connects brands with diverse audiences across trusted and brand-safe platforms, offering original content from conceptualization to production and media strategy.
• Out-of-Home Media Comprehensive outdoor media solutions providing over 10,000 outdoor billboards, banners and digital screens islandwide for brand exposure to consumers on the move.
• ZBSchools Chinese-language news and learning platform featuring content from Thumbs Up Junior, Thumbs Up and zbCOMMA, offering age-appropriate Chinese language news and educational resources.
• HeyKaki Chinese media brand focused on creating video content for young adults featuring hosts sharing candid views and recommending hot spots.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% weekly reach among Singaporeans aged 15+
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, strategic and core.

• BYD SingaporeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Joint EV survey partnership - survey of 1,055 car owners conducted in February 2026 on EV adoption and satisfaction in Singapore. SPH Media commissioned the survey with BYD Singapore.
• Singapore AirlinesstrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 April 2026The Business Times is presenting partner for Singapore Open golf tournament 2026. First time an SPH Media publication has been involved at such level. Partnership coincides with BT's 50th anniversary and positions both brands around business excellence.
• GooglecoreTechnology or Integration · 17 April 2026Strategic partnership covering four key areas: AI capability building with advanced tools and generative AI verification training, content and distribution integration with Google's channels, talent and ecosystem development through News Incubator Program for emerging journalism talent, and audience engagement initiatives. Google gains access to SPH Media's multilingual news content in Singapore's four official languages to enhance language models' understanding of local context.
• PR NewswirecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 March 2026Strategic partnership for content distribution across Asia-Pacific. PR Newswire distributes SPH Media content through flagship platforms including The Straits Times and MONEY FM 89.3 via APAC Premium Wire service. Over 3,500 releases distributed through APAC Premium Wire in 2025.
• Singapore Airlines (KrisShop)strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 March 2026Partnership enables KrisShop customers to purchase digital subscriptions for The Straits Times and The Business Times using KrisFlyer miles. Promotional period offered double KrisFlyer miles on all subscription purchases.
• TaboolacoreTechnology or Integration · 9 February 2026Multi-year strategic partnership implementing AI-powered content discovery and audience engagement across SPH Media's digital platforms. Aims to enhance digital offerings, attract younger audiences, and develop new monetization solutions with immediate rollout.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AsiaOne: Singapore news portal covering general news, lifestyle and entertainment. Comparable as a multi-section Singapore digital news destination competing for the same English-speaking Singapore audience and digital ad budgets.
• Mediacorp: Singapore's largest media company and SPH's principal domestic competitor across free-to-air TV, radio, digital, and CNA (Channel NewsAsia). Directly comparable as the other major Singapore-based omnichannel media operator competing for the same advertisers, audiences, and government public service media mandate.

Emerging players

• Mothership: Singapore-based digital-first news publisher competing for younger audiences and digital advertising spend. Comparable as a Singapore news media brand pursuing audience and advertiser share against SPH's digital titles, with a focus on social-media-native content.
• The Edge Singapore: Singapore-based business and investment news publication competing directly with The Business Times for premium financial audience and advertising. Comparable as a domestic financial media peer.

Broad incumbents

• News Corp: Global media conglomerate operating newspapers (Wall Street Journal, New York Post, The Australian, The Times UK), digital real estate, and book publishing. Comparable as a diversified newspaper-to-digital publisher with similar transition challenges and government-adjacent content licensing needs.
• Bloomberg Media: Global business and financial news organization with TV, digital, radio, and magazine properties. Comparable as a premium business intelligence and financial media peer relevant to SPH's BT Global regional expansion strategy.
• Reuters: Global news wire and digital publisher serving professional and consumer audiences worldwide. Comparable to SPH Media's content licensing and newswire distribution operations and as a benchmark for premium news monetization.
• JCDecaux: World's largest out-of-home advertising company operating street furniture, transport, and billboard advertising globally. Comparable to SPH's Out-of-Home Media business with 10,000+ Singapore displays, especially relevant given SPH's bundled omnichannel ad sales approach.

Regional players

• Astro Malaysia Holdings: Malaysia's leading integrated consumer media company with pay-TV, radio, digital, and content operations. Comparable as a Southeast Asian regional broadcaster and multi-platform media operator addressing an adjacent geography.
• Bangkok Post: Thailand's flagship English-language daily and digital news publisher. Comparable as a regional Southeast Asian legacy newspaper brand pursuing digital transformation in an adjacent market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/official_sph
• Facebookfacebook.com/officialsph
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sphmedia

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries41 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A5 records

Investments7 records

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