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Economic outlook 2021

OCBC’s new SME Index points to green shoots in transport, F&B and healthcare
The newly launched OCBC SME Index which has a close correlation with GDP shows recoveries for transport, healthcare and F&B
May 05, 2021
Healthcare

One in two Asians have taken steps to improve their health in the past three months: Prudential study
The changes made by most people were engaging in more physical exercise and altering eating habits.
April 22, 2021
Asean

Embracing change is the right medicine for Asean's healthcare providers
Covid-19 represented a perfect storm for both public and private healthcare providers. This year looks to be equally challenging.
March 05, 2021
Broker's Calls

Raffles Medical Group ‘a laggard on the recovery theme’: UOB Kay Hian
UOB Kay Hian has maintained their “buy” call on Raffles Medical Group, and expect patient loads to normalise to pre-Covid levels.
December 15, 2020
Singapore economy

We need stronger consumer protection for a better economy
Singapore needs to strengthen its consumer protection laws to promote fairer outcomes for consumers without compromising growth.
October 30, 2020
Fitness

Singaporeans to earn up to $380 by keeping healthy with the Apple Watch
As part of the scheme, Singapore residents will be able to earn as much as $380 by completing goals and tasks set within the app.
September 16, 2020
Broker's Calls

Clear skies for ClearBridge Health as PhillipCapital expects stronger recovery in 2H20
PhillipCapital has maintained its “buy” rating and target price of 26 cents on ClearBridge Health on the back of a stronger 2H20 for the company.
August 31, 2020
Results

Raffles Medical posts 38.2% drop in 1H2020 earnings, but expects to "remain profitable" this year
Earnings of healthcare provider Raffles Medical Group plunged 38.2% to $17.2 million for 1H2020 ended June, from $27.9 million a year ago, following the deferment of elective surgeries and a dip in foreign patients during the circuit breaker period.
July 27, 2020
Tong's Portfolio

How close are Bursa and SGX-listed companies to financial distress?
SINGAPORE (Apr 30): There is no question that the Covid19 pandemic and resulting restriction on movements will inflict significant economic pain on businesses on a global scale. Most government aid packages are currently focused on helping to tide small a
April 30, 2020
Geopolitics

The policy response and its implications
Investors must recognise that with policy rates near their effective lower bound and fiscal policy becoming a more important driver, that the equity-bond correlation can become less negative.
April 09, 2020









