27+ Years of
DIPLOMATIC MEDIA EXCELLENCE
The media bridge
between Singapore
and the world
The media bridge between Singapore and the world
Providing strategic communications solution and editorial insight to over 80 embassies, international brands, and government agencies since 1999.
80+
EMBASSIES SERVED
04
CONTINENTS OF PARTNERSHIPS
100K+
MONTHLY READERS
Working with embassies, governments, and global brands since 1999
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Advancing Global
Connectivity: SMF & Sun
Media MOU
Advancing Global Connectivity: SMF & Sun Media MOU
A milestone agreement signed between SMF Group Chairman Mr. Lennon Tan and Sun Media Publisher Nomita Dhar, solidifying a collaborative framework to strengthen Singapore’s international business relations through strategic media and events.
Partnering for industrial excellence and global trade expansion.
CORE CAPABILITIES
Strategic Media Services
Publishing
End-to-end production of country editions, coffee table books, commemorative issues, and annual reports. Sun Media has produced 15+ country editions for foreign missions and governments across four continents since 1999.
Public Relations
Two daily news portals IN Diplomacy and IndoConnect reaching over 100,000 monthly readers across Singapore's diplomatic corps, business leaders, trade officials, and diaspora communities throughout the wider region.
Event Management
From the World Opportunities Forum to the Diplomatic Ball, MICE conferences, roadshows, and bespoke gatherings. End-to-end event production for foreign missions/diplomatic missions, trade missions, and corporate partners across the Asia-Pacific region.
Online Marketing
Integrated PR, brand identity, and media campaigns calibrated for the diplomatic, B2G, and emerging-market audience. Built on over 27 years of institutional credibility inside Singapore's diplomatic and international business community
Publishing
End-to-end production of country editions, coffee table books, commemorative issues, and annual reports. Sun Media has produced 15+ country editions for foreign missions and governments across four continents since 1999.
- • Coffee Table Books
- • Commemorative Issues
- • Annual Reports
- • Editorial Design
Public Relations
Two daily news portals, IN Diplomacy and IndoConnect, reaching more than 100,000 monthly readers across Singapore's diplomatic corps, business leaders, trade officials, and diaspora communities throughout the wider region.
- • Digital Diplomacy
- • Regional News Flows
- • Online Communities
- • Multimedia Content
Event Management
From the World Opportunities Forum to the Diplomatic Ball, MICE conferences, roadshows, and bespoke gatherings. End-to-end event production for foreign missions/diplomatic missions, trade missions, and corporate partners across the Asia-Pacific region.
- • Business Forums
- • Diplomatic Summits
- • Networking Receptions
- • Virtual Conferences
Online Marketing
Integrated PR, brand identity, and media campaigns calibrated for the diplomatic, B2G, and emerging-market audience. Built on over 27 years of institutional credibility inside Singapore's diplomatic and international business community.
- • Image Consultancy
- • Country Branding
- • Media Relations
- • Integrated Marketing
Our Digital Platforms
Two established publications connecting Singapore’s diplomatic and Indonesian communities through news, features, and event coverage that institutions trust.
Connecting the diplomatic community in Singapore and across Asia with news, features, and event coverage.
Connecting the diplomatic community in Singapore and across Asia with news, features, and event coverage.
Connecting the diplomatic community in Singapore and across Asia with news, features, and event coverage.
Connecting the diplomatic community in Singapore and across Asia with news, features, and event coverage.
IndoConnect
Bridging people, culture, and business between Indonesia and Singapore through engaging storytelling.
COUNTRY COVERAGE
Where Sun Media Has Reported
For over 27 years, Sun Media has produced country editions, bilateral magazines, and diplomatic coverage for embassies and governments across four continents. We aim to expand our presence in various regions worldwide.
14
PUBLICATION TITLES
100+
IN DIPLOMACY ISSUES
4
CONTINENTS COVERED
27+
YEARS PUBLISHING
Southeast Asia
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and the wider ASEAN region through Shikhar.
Middle East
Saudi Arabia as the longest-running country edition, plus archive coverage of Egypt and the Saudi-Malaysia bilateral edition.
South Asia
India, with the India-ASEAN strategic corridor at the editorial heart.
Africa
Nigeria remains an active focus, with broader continental coverage through the One Africa edition anchored by the Africa Singapore Business Forum (ASBF).
Central Asia
Uzbekistan and the Silk Road reform corridor since 2016.
Americas and Europe
Brazil as the Mercosur and Latin America anchor, with archive coverage of the Russia corridor.
How we build a country edition:
a six-stage process
How we build a country edition: a six-stage process
Every Sun Media country edition follows a six-stage process refined over 27 years of working with embassies. From initial brief to global distribution, here is how a publication comes to life.
Strategic
Briefing
Consultation with
Embassies
to define
mission
objectives.
Protocol
Coordination
Ensuring cultural and diplomatic nuances are honoured.
Ministerial
Access
Conducting high-level
interviews with state
leaders.
Editorial
Curation
Drafting narratives that
resonate with global
investors.
Bespoke
Design
Premium layouts
meeting high-level
diplomatic standards.
Global
Dispatch
Targeted delivery to
decision-makers and
mission hubs.
Strategic Briefing
Consultation with Embassies to define mission objectives.
Protocol Coordination
Ensuring cultural and diplomatic nuances are honoured.
Ministerial Access
Conducting high-level interviews with state leaders.
Editorial Curation
Drafting narratives that resonate with global investors.
Bespoke Design
Premium layouts meeting high-level diplomatic standards.
Global Dispatch
Targeted delivery to decision-makers and mission hubs.
SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS
SIGNATURE EVENTS
World Opportunities Forum
Singapore’s leading Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) conference dedicated to connecting countries, corporations, and investors face to face. Convened annually by Sun Media at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, WOF gathers ambassadors, ministers, and C-suite leaders for a day of country presentations, sector panels, and bilateral introductions that move investment decisions forward.
SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS
Connect - Heads of mission, sovereign agencies, and corporate principals in one room.
Create - Country presentations and sector panels that surface bankable opportunities.
Cross-Invest - Bilateral introductions that convert dialogue into investment outcomes.
"Communication has the
power to connect people,
build relationships, and
create real change."
"Communication has the power to connect people, build relationships, and create real change."
Nomita Dhar founded Sun Media in 1999 after a journalism career at The Times of India, where she began on the crime beat. She holds a Master of Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Pune.
Over 27 years in Singapore, she has built Sun Media into a diplomatic media house serving over 80 embassies and missions across four continents. Through the ‘Partner’ series and flagship events like the World Opportunities Forum, she has provided a platform for countries to showcase their economic potential.
Recognitions: Singapore’s Leading Indian Entrepreneur (2012), SG Entrepreneur 100 Award (2024), Friends of South Africa Award (2025). Outstanding Contribution to the Media (2026). She is also the author of ‘The Legacy of Positivity’.
Nomita Dhar
PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Testimonials
H.E. Agustin Garcia Lopez Loaeza
Ambassador of Mexico’s to Singapore, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps
“Sun Media has been an invaluable partner in showcasing Mexico’s vibrant economy and cultural heritage to the Singaporean public. Their professional approach to diplomatic publishing is unmatched.”
Mr. Lennon Tan
Group Chairman, Singapore Manufacturing Federation
CHAIRMAN ADERA GLOBAL GROUP
“The collaboration with Sun Media on various international forums has consistently yielded exceptional results. They understand the nuances of cross-border communication and business networking.”
H.E. Agustin Garcia Lopez Loaeza
Ambassador of Mexico’s to Singapore, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps
“Sun Media has been an invaluable partner in showcasing Mexico’s vibrant economy and cultural heritage to the Singaporean public. Their professional approach to diplomatic publishing is unmatched.”
Mr. Lennon Tan
Group Chairman, Singapore Manufacturing Federation
CHAIRMAN ADERA GLOBAL GROUP
“The collaboration with Sun Media on various international forums has consistently yielded exceptional results. They understand the nuances of cross-border communication and business networking.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sun Media specialise in?
Sun Media specialises in diplomatic publishing, strategic media communications, global networking events, public relations, and branding solutions for governments, embassies, and international businesses.
How long has Sun Media been operating?
Sun Media has over 27 years of experience in diplomatic publishing and international media communications.
Which countries does Sun Media work with?
Sun Media collaborates with embassies, government agencies, trade bodies, and businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America.
What are your primary media platforms?
Our primary platforms include In Diplomacy, IndoConnect, country editions, digital portals, and international networking forums.
Can businesses advertise with Sun Media?
Yes. Businesses can promote their products and services through print media, digital campaigns, sponsored features, and event partnerships.
Do you organise international events?
Yes. We organise diplomatic forums, networking events, trade launches, business conferences, and cultural showcases.
Are your publications available digitally?
Yes. Most of our publications are available through our online portals and digital magazine formats.
What industries do you work with?
We work with tourism boards, education institutions, technology companies, trade organisations, financial services, hospitality brands, and government agencies.
How can I partner with Sun Media?
You can contact our team through the website to discuss publishing, branding, sponsorship, or event collaboration opportunities.
What makes Sun Media different from other media companies?
Our diplomatic network, international reach, editorial expertise, and strong relationships with embassies and government institutions make us uniquely positioned in the media industry.
COMMUNITY
We use media to amplify the causes that matter
O.N. Moti BaseCamp
Mentorship programme for youth aged 18-25, dedicated to Pandit Omkar Nath Moti. Industry mentors, workshops, and global opportunities.
EmpowHer
A global community empowering women
through advocacy, mentorship, and networks
across diplomacy, business, and the arts.
Meher Training Studios
English language and digital literacy training for underprivileged students, equipping them to compete in a globalised world.
O.N. Moti BaseCamp
Mentorship programme for youth aged 18-25, dedicated to Pandit Omkar Nath Moti. Industry mentors, workshops, and global opportunities.
EmpowHer
A global community empowering women through advocacy, mentorship, and networks across diplomacy, business, and the arts.
Meher Training Studios
English language and digital literacy training for underprivileged students, equipping them to compete in a globalised world.
BECOME A PARTNER
Partner with Sun Media
Whether you are an embassy planning a national-day publication, a tourism board running a Singapore campaign, or a brand wanting access to the diplomatic community, we’d love to talk.
For Foreign Missions/Diplomatic Missions
Showcase your country's economic potential and diplomatic milestones to a targeted audience.
For Brands
Position your brand alongside global decision-makers and high-net-worth individuals.
Interviews
Share your expertise and vision with the international community through our news portals.
