Lianhe Zaobao launches PDF version on iPad

Singapore - Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao will launch its latest iPad PDF version from Feb 6.

The application will be available for free till March 8. Simply search for and download the "Lianhe Zaobao PDF" application via the Apple iTunes App Store.

The Chinese flagship newspaper of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) first launched its Web App for both iPad and Android tablets in December last year.

This was followed by its online PDF version in January.

The PDF version offers readers access to all news pages of the Chinese daily, including sections of the print version such as local news, China news, world news, business, sports, commentaries, as well as zbNOW, the lifestyle section of Lianhe Zaobao.

In addition to each day's news, readers will have access to past seven days of the product as a value added service.

Mr Goh Sin Teck, Editor of Lianhe Zaobao, said: "Making Lianhe Zaobao available on PDF, Web App and iPad App allows its content to be distributed to a bigger audience. It has helped to fulfil the newspaper's vision of combining both print and digital platforms, and takes the standard of journalism to a higher level."

Dr Zhou Zhao Cheng, Editor of Zaobao.com, said: "Digital media is no longer restricted to online news websites. The use of mobile platforms enables our news product to improve its connectivity with our readers. Using multiple digital platforms allows us to showcase the varied and rich content of Lianhe Zaobao to its full advantage."

Apart from the latest iPad PDF version, the free trial period also applies to the online PDF and Web App versions which were launched earlier.

Users who are not on iPad can access the PDF version via www.zaobao.com.sg.

Customers may email their queries on subscription details to zbocs@sph.com.sg, or call the hotline number 6319 1800 on weekdays from 8.30am to 5.30pm.