SINGAPORE - The newsroom's team of talented artists produce award-winning work every day. From seeing the light side of serious moments to adding more value to news stories, they provide a different way of looking at things.

Here are some of our top illustrations in 2016.

1 South Korea and that boy with the nuclear toy

Illustration: Manuel Francisco

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2 The battle to speak Mandarin

Illustration: Chng Choon Hiong

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3 US hits back at 'ungrateful' allies

Illustration: Manuel Francisco

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4 Of sunbirds, hornbills and Singapore ecotourism

Illustration: Miel Prudencio Rosales Jr

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5 How China is fast narrowing the technology gap with the West

Illustration: Miel Prudencio Rosales Jr

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