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
CCL stations crowded but calm on first workday of service changes as scores urged to take buses
What’s next for Pritam Singh? Analysts weigh in
Over one in four eligible platform workers opted in to make higher CPF contributions as at Sept 2025
A lie, its fallout and a motion before Parliament
Maximum fines for lorry owners who flout speed limiter rules may rise to 10 times current penalties
New Bill proposes stricter rules for mobility devices, tougher penalties for illegally altering vehicles
Stallholders say HDB’s move to make budget meals optional offers some relief amid rising costs
UOL commits $150,000 to ComLink+ programmes for children from lower-income families
Train service changes on Circle Line as tunnel strengthening works begin on Jan 17
First self-driving shuttle vehicles in Punggol to start serving public within 3 months
