The Most Visited News Outlets in 6 Southeast Asian Countries

Southeast Asia has one of the world’s most dynamic digital media environments, with millions of people turning to online news outlets every day for information about politics, business, society, entertainment, and international affairs.

Across six major markets—Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore—several homegrown news organizations have established strong digital audiences and become important parts of their countries’ media landscapes.

In Indonesia, Detikcom is one of the country’s best-known digital news brands. Founded in 1998, Detikcom pioneered online-first journalism in Indonesia and has developed a broad range of sections covering breaking news, politics, business, sports, technology, lifestyle, and entertainment.

Its fast-paced reporting style and extensive coverage have helped make it a major destination for Indonesian internet users.

In Vietnam, VnExpress stands out as a leading digital news publisher. Similarweb data placed VnExpress at number one among news and media publishers in Vietnam in January 2026. The outlet also reported 151.3 million visits in December 2024, making it one of the most heavily trafficked Vietnamese news websites.

Thailand’s Sanook has also become a major online destination. More than simply a traditional news site, Sanook combines current affairs with entertainment, lifestyle, technology, sports, and other popular content. Similarweb ranked Sanook first among Thailand’s news and media publisher websites in May 2026, ahead of Thairath and Khaosod.

In the Philippines, Inquirer.net, the digital arm of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, has maintained a strong position. The organization says it has remained the number-one Filipino news website based on Similarweb rankings.

In January 2026, reports citing Similarweb data said Inquirer.net recorded 105.1 million visits across its platforms during 2025, leading other major local news websites.

Malaysia Kini (Malaysiakini) is another influential digital news organization, particularly known for its independent online journalism and coverage of Malaysian politics and public affairs. Its digital-first model has helped it build a distinctive position in Malaysia’s competitive media environment.

Finally, CNA (Channel NewsAsia) is a major regional news organization based in Singapore. Beyond its strong domestic audience, CNA provides extensive coverage of Southeast Asia and international affairs. The Reuters Institute’s 2026 Digital News Report found that CNA was Singapore’s most-used online news source, with a weekly reach of 47 percent.

Together, these six outlets demonstrate the growing importance of digital journalism in Southeast Asia. While each serves a different national audience, they share a common role: delivering fast, accessible, and locally relevant news to increasingly digital populations.