Sites like The Straits Times

01 · Entity

About The Straits Times

The Straits Times straitstimes.com

The Straits Times - Breaking news, Singapore news, Asia and world news & multimedia

The Straits Times - Get latest breaking news, business, sports, lifestyle, tech & multimedia and more news in Singapore, Asia & rest of the world at straitstimes.com.

Wikidata: Singapore newspaper

Top 10K · #4,058 English 10 technologies Crawled Nov 6, 2026

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Summary by Claude

Online edition of Singapore's English-language daily newspaper, covering Singapore, Asian and world news, business, sports, lifestyle, tech and opinion, with free and subscriber content.

Who it’s for

Readers in Singapore and Asia

Business model

Subscriptions and advertising

• daily newspaper
• Singapore news
• Asia news
• breaking news
• business news
• opinion columns
• live news coverage
• digital newspaper subscription

02 · Embedding space

Competitor map

Each alternative by how close its vector is to The Straits Times’s (x) and how much traffic it gets, how much of the stack it shares, or where it sits in the embedding space itself (y). Lines split each axis at the median. Hover for the numbers, click to jump to it in the list.

1. 01
   South China Morning Post scmp.com Top 10K English

   Breaking China, Asia, HK News, Opinions and Insights | South China Morning Post

   News, opinions, infographics and videos on China issues: geopolitics, diplomacy, economy, technology and lifestyle.

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   • Atlassian

   0 say South China Morning Post is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say South China Morning Post isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.947
2. 02
   The Star thestar.com.my Top 10K English

   The Star | Malaysia News: National, Regional and World News

   Get the latest Malaysia news stories and opinions with focus on National, Regional, Sarawak and World News, as well as reports from Parliament and Court.

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   • Google Workspace
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   0 say The Star is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say The Star isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.935
3. 03
   The Japan Times japantimes.co.jp Top 10K English

   The Japan Times - News On Japan, Business News, Opinion, Sports, Entertainment And More

   Latest news on Japan: business, politics, commentary, sports, culture, life and more

   • Chartbeat
   • Amazon CloudFront
   • Google Ad Manager
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • New Relic

   0 say The Japan Times is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say The Japan Times isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.935
4. 04
   Daily Express express.co.uk Top 10K English

   Latest UK and World News, Sport and Comment | Express.co.uk

   Latest news, showbiz, sport, comment, lifestyle, city, video and pictures from the Daily Express and Sunday Express newspapers and Express.co.uk

   • Chartbeat
   • Amazon CloudFront
   • Google Ad Manager
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Prebid.js

   0 say Daily Express is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say Daily Express isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.930
5. 05
   Hindustan Times hindustantimes.com Top 10K English

   Hindustan Times: Breaking News, Latest News, India News, World News & Cricket Today's Headlines | Hindustan Times

   Hindustan Times: Stay updated with Hindustan Times for the top India news, world events, and breaking stories. Get real-time updates on politics, wars, live cricket scores, entertainment news, and lifestyle updates.

   • Chartbeat
   • Google Ad Manager
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Adobe
   • Akamai

   0 say Hindustan Times is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say Hindustan Times isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.929
6. 06
   Daily Mail dailymail.com Top 1K

   UK Home | Daily Mail Online

   Daily Mail Online - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.

   • Google Ad Manager
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Adobe
   • Akamai
   • Akamai Edge DNS

   0 say Daily Mail is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say Daily Mail isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.928
7. 07
   channelnewsasia.com Top 10K English

   Breaking News and Analysis on Asia and the World | Real-Time Coverage out of Asia and Singapore - CNA

   Get 24/7 real-time updates on breaking news from Asia, Singapore and around the world. CNA delivers accurate, timely coverage of events as they unfold. Stay informed.

   • Google Search Console
   • New Relic
   • Amazon Route 53
   • Adobe Experience Platform Tags
   • Algolia
   • Drupal

   0 say channelnewsasia.com is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say channelnewsasia.com isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.923
8. 08
   The Times thetimes.com Top 10K

   British daily national newspaper based in London

   • Google Search Console
   • Amazon Route 53
   • Adobe
   • Miro
   • Proofpoint
   • Zoom

   0 say The Times is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say The Times isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.927
9. 09
   Handelsblatt handelsblatt.com Top 10K German

   Handelsblatt - Nachrichten aus Finanzen, Wirtschaft und Politik

   Auf Handelsblatt lesen Sie News über Unternehmen, Finanzen, Politik und Technik. ➤ Die Nr. 1 der Finanz- & Wirtschaftszeitungen. ➤ Substanz entscheidet.

   • Google Search Console
   • Angular
   • AngularJS
   • Azure Front Door
   • Brightcove
   • Cloudflare DNS

   0 say Handelsblatt is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say Handelsblatt isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.926
10. 10
    Mainichi Shimbun mainichi.jp Top 10K English

    The Mainichi - Japan Daily News

    English news, analysis of Japanese politics, business and society by Japan's oldest newspaper, the Mainichi Shimbun.

    • Amazon Web Services
    • Amazon CloudFront
    • Google Ad Manager
    • Google Search Console
    • Amazon Route 53
    • Apache HTTP Server

    0 say Mainichi Shimbun is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say Mainichi Shimbun isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.924
11. 11
    The Independent independent.co.uk Top 1K English

    News | The Independent | Today's headlines and latest breaking news

    The latest breaking news, comment and features from The Independent.

    • Google Ad Manager
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Prebid.js
    • Adobe
    • Amazon SES

    0 say The Independent is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say The Independent isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.925
12. 12
    The New York Times nytimes.com Top 1K English

    nytimes.com

    American daily newspaper (founded 1851)

    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Amazon Route 53
    • Adobe
    • Amazon SES
    • Apple Business

    0 say The New York Times is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say The New York Times isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.923
13. 13
    The Guardian theguardian.com Top 1K English

    Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian

    Latest news, sport, business, comment, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice

    • Google Ad Manager
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Adobe
    • Apple Business
    • Comscore

    0 say The Guardian is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say The Guardian isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.922
14. 14
    The Indian Express indianexpress.com Top 10K English

    Latest News Today, Breaking News, India News, Top Headlines | The Indian Express

    Get the latest news today, breaking news, and top news headlines updates from India and around the world. Stay updated on politics, business, sports, entertainment, and more with The Indian Express.

    • Chartbeat
    • Amazon CloudFront
    • Google Ad Manager
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Amazon Route 53

    0 say The Indian Express is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say The Indian Express isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.921
15. 15
    El País elpais.com Top 1K Spanish

    EL PAÍS: el periódico global

    Noticias de última hora sobre la actualidad en España y el mundo: política, economía, deportes, cultura, sociedad, tecnología, gente, opinión, viajes, moda, televisión, los blogs y las firmas de EL PAÍS. Además especiales, vídeos, fotos, audios, gráficos, entrevistas, promociones y todos los servicios de EL PAÍS.

    • Google Search Console
    • Adobe Experience Platform Tags
    • Akamai Edge DNS
    • Didomi
    • GlobalSign
    • Meta Business Suite

    0 say El País is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say El País isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.921
16. 16
    The Washington Post washingtonpost.com Top 1K

    daily broadsheet newspaper in Washington, D.C.

    • Google Search Console
    • Amazon Route 53
    • Amazon SES
    • GlobalSign
    • Microsoft 365
    • Proofpoint

    0 say The Washington Post is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say The Washington Post isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.919
17. 17
    China Daily chinadaily.com.cn Top 10K English

    China Daily Website - Connecting China Connecting the World

    Chinadaily.com.cn is the largest English portal in China, providing news, business information, BBS, learning materials. The Website has channels as China, BizChina, World, Opinion, Sports/Olympics, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Culture, Citylife, Photo, Forum and Weather.

    • jQuery
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    0 say China Daily is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say China Daily isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.919
18. 18
    USA Today usatoday.com Top 1K English

    Latest World & National News & Headlines - USATODAY.com

    USA TODAY delivers current national and local news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, and videos.

    • Google Ad Manager
    • Google Search Console
    • Adobe
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    • Amazon Publisher Services
    • Apple Business

    0 say USA Today is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say USA Today isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.919
19. 19
    The Daily Telegraph telegraph.co.uk Top 1K

    British daily broadsheet newspaper

    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Amazon Route 53
    • Adobe
    • Apple Business
    • Atlassian

    0 say The Daily Telegraph is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say The Daily Telegraph isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.919
20. 20
    The Hindu thehindu.com Top 10K English

    The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos. | The Hindu

    The Hindu Newspaper: Get latest News on Politics, Sports, Business, Arts, Entertainment and trending news Videos from The Hindu

    • Chartbeat
    • Google Ad Manager
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    • Bootstrap
    • Cloudflare
    • Cloudflare DNS

    0 say The Hindu is a good alternative to The Straits Times 0 say The Hindu isn’t a real alternative to The Straits Times

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.918

Ranked by score: the cosine similarity of each site’s vector to straitstimes.com’s, less a small penalty for generic sites that are close to everything. Highlighted technologies are ones The Straits Times uses too. Votes and comments come from visitors and don’t change the ranking.

04 · Fingerprints

Technology

What The Straits Times is built with, and what its closest competitors use, from its homepage’s code and its DNS records.