Vanessa Paige Chelvan
Correspondent
Vanessa is a transport correspondent at The Straits Times. She became a journalist in 2015, when she joined CNA as a crime and legal reporter. While there, she helmed coverage of some of the biggest criminal trials and legal developments in Singapore. After a brief detour into consulting, Vanessa returned to journalism, joining ST in 2024. She holds master’s degrees in strategic studies, and criminal justice and criminology. Away from work, Vanessa enjoys historical fiction and playground hopping with her twin boys.
Latest articles
Won’t ‘break the bank’: Passengers say green jet fuel levy will not deter travel
Passengers flying out of S’pore from Oct 2026 to pay extra $1 to $41.60 in green jet fuel levy
Eligibility of Trans-Cab, Geolah for full ride-hailing licences being reviewed: LTA
Independent candidates in GE2025 among those who have applied to be NMPs
Pritam Singh appeal: Credibility of witnesses in the spotlight as WP chief appeals against conviction
S’pore forms company to buy green jet fuel; passenger levy amounts to be announced by end-2025
Marina Bay Cruise Centre gets new check-in hall, transport area after $40m facelift
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Ovation of the Seas cruise ship at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore on Oct 23, 2025.
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS), managed by SATS-Creuers Cruise Services (SCCS), has completed a $40 million upgrade to enhancepassenger experience and accommodate the growing cruise travel demand in Asia.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/b594c452452e61cb6399a4c5e4c4e027f96b62f686ebde43b9c08b08bf32f0da?w=480)
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Ovation of the Seas cruise ship at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore on Oct 23, 2025.
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS), managed by SATS-Creuers Cruise Services (SCCS), has completed a $40 million upgrade to enhancepassenger experience and accommodate the growing cruise travel demand in Asia.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/8584a9a1c352d05ed8636930dbac5debb9caf1c64a06c99935099924e9b9c070?w=480)
17,000 unmanned aircraft may still lack digital licence plates, which are mandatory from Dec 1
Public bus drivers welcome penalties for disruptive passengers, say it will deter misbehaviour
Changi Airport handles 17.3m passengers from July to September
