This year, one of the biggest scandals happened when the Kaws: Holiday exhibition, was ordered by the Singapore court to stop after non-profit organisation The Ryan Foundation filed an interim injunction. It cited reasons such as intellectual property rights infringement and misuse of confidential information.

While the exhibition was eventually allowed to resume, the drama was closely followed by many around the country. Read all about it here. 

Starting a new restaurant is difficult but starting one in the middle of a pandemic is a feat. That said, these new dining venues in Singapore have managed to beat the odds all while making a killer first impression with their ambience and stylish interiors. 

Find out which are the most stylish new restaurants in Singapore that opened in 2021 here.

What’s better than having a scrumptious meal? Dining with your fur friend, of course.

While most dog owners have their favourite spots, here’s our list of cafes and fine dining establishments that welcome furry pals at the table. 

Read the full list here. 

This year, our annual National Day Parade (NDP) was quite an interesting one. Shortly before National Day, the Covid-19 cases in Singapore began to spike drastically which prompted the government to postpone the big parade to August 21 and to integrate virtual elements into it. 

Regardless, the country still celebrated with much aplomb. 

Find out how our NDP celebrations unfolded here. 

From Squid Game to Snowdrop and Move To Heaven, 2021 has brought us some of the most memorable Korean dramas that were quickly added to our must-watch lists. 

If you have yet to watch any, here's our guide to the best new Korean dramas that were released this year. 

While the showbiz life seems glamourous from the outside, these careers could be extremely tough and punishing on these stars who work long hours while struggling to make a name for themselves. 

Get to know some of these top Korean celebrities who were from privileged backgrounds but chose to enter the entertainment industry. 

Though Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs) have launched between Singapore and numerous other countries, staycations are still the way to go for most who prefer not to deal with all the paperwork, logistics and tests. 

This year, we rounded up all the new and upcoming hotels as well as those that have recently been refurbished for your next local getaway. Before you book a stay, read more here.

One of the year's biggest headlines was when Japan’s former Princess Mako finally married her commoner boyfriend, Kei Komuro, and simultaneously gave up all her royal titles. 

Mako and Komuro first announced their engagement four years ago. However, a financial scandal postponed the wedding which finally happened this year with little fanfare.

In fact, their marriage consisted of an official from the Imperial Household Agency (IHA), which runs the family’s lives, submitting paperwork to a local office.

The typical rituals, ceremonies and fanfare that usually accompany a royal wedding were all done away with. 

Later, the former princess and Kei moved to New York City where they reportedly moved into a one-bedroom apartment in the Hell’s Kitchen district.

Read all about it here.

Singapore saw a new face at the top of the Forbes List of Singapore’s Richest for the first time this year and it made big news. 

Li Xiting, the founder of ventilator maker Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co, saw his net worth soar to US$23 billion (S$31 billion) this year which propelled him to the top.

Li was joined by three other new entrants who also made their debut on this year’s Forbes list, which records the 50 richest people in the country. 

Find out who they were here. 

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