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Charlene Chua

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Singapore
As seen in: The Straits Times
Covers:  Data journalism, Graphics journalism, Social issues, housing, politics

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Charlene is a data and graphics journalist at The Straits Times, specialising in data-driven and visual storytelling. She has received multiple awards for her stories, including an Award of Excellence for her portfolio at the Society for News Design’s Best of Digital Design competition. She is passionate about data visualisation, and using it to tell compelling, human-centric narratives.

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How to make the most of small homes in Singapore

How to make the most of small homes in Singapore

From efficient layouts to smart lighting, here is how to get them right via @straits_times https://str.sg/viz…

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Singapore election: Live results for GE2025

Singapore election: Live results for GE2025

Follow live results for Singapore's general election and get real-time GE2025 updates on Polling Day. via @st…

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GE2025 surprises and new faces: Who are the election candidates you will be voting for

GE2025 surprises and new faces: Who are the election candidates you will be voting for

Another surprise move by a deputy prime minister, plus more new faces and young candidates. What does this ye…

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GE2025: All you need to know about Singapore's general election

GE2025: All you need to know about Singapore's general election

As Singapore prepares to head to the polls on May 3, here are answers to some frequently asked questions abou…

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Punggol Digital District, Singapore's blueprint for future smart districts

Punggol Digital District, Singapore's blueprint for future smart districts

Singapore is building its first smart district. What's powering it? via @straits_times https://str.sg/viz-pdd

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How food diary videos on social media can impact your body image

How food diary videos on social media can impact your body image

Ever felt bad about yourself after scrolling through social media? Here's why via @straits_times https://str.…

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It’s not just you: What 1,000 people said about their dating struggles

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By Alyssa Mungal, Charlene Chua, Charlotte Tan
| The Straits Times Verified
Dating apps, social media, singles mixers and self-help podcasts – never have there been so many tools to make finding love easier. So why does it still feel so hard? We surveyed 1,000 singles and unmarried people in relationships, aged between 18 and 35, to understand the challenges of modern dating. The survey was commissioned by The Straits Times and carried out by market research firm Kantar in December 2025.
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Are HDB flats near train stations more valuable? It depends on the town

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By Brandon Kim, Charlene Chua, Joyce Lim
| The Straits Times Verified
For many home buyers, proximity to a train station is a big plus point. Build-To-Order (BTO) launches near MRT stations, for instance, tend to attract higher application rates than those farther away. The Land Transport Authority is expanding the rail network so that by the 2030s, eight in 10 households will be within 10 minutes’ walk of a train station. But how much this translates to higher flat resale prices depends on which town the flat is located in.
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Singapore’s landscape is constantly evolving. Here are some changes to come.

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By Charlene Chua, Chee Wei Xian, Marcelo Duhalde, Lee Pei Jie
| The Straits Times Verified
If you’ve lived in Singapore long enough, you’ll notice things don’t stay the same for long. Maybe the field you used to walk past on your daily commute is now a construction site, or the school you spent your teenage years at has been replaced by 40-storey Build-To-Order flats. Singapore is a city that is constantly evolving. In just 50 years, it has transformed from a humble village into a bustling metropolis – a transformation admired by cities around the world.
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Awards

Singapore Press Club Rising Star - Young Digital Journalist

2025 - Digital Journalism
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