Healthcare
Mutual verification of vax certs in Singapore, African Union begins 23 May
Mutual verification of vax certs in Singapore, African Union begins 23 May
Both markets put up a framework for digital recognition.
SG's Healthy 365 app to launch DBS-backed digital payment feature
The feature will allow users to convert their "Heatlhpoints" to "HPB Credit$."
Emotional damage! Working adults are the most-stressed amongst all age groups
Financial matters were named the top stressors of Singaporeans.
MOH recommends 4th vaccine dose for certain groups
The 2nd booster shot will be unavailable to the general population for now.
SG contributes US$15m to pandemic preparedness coalition
The contribution will be spread out in the next five years.
Health is wealth: Biomedical Sciences positioned as key driver of economy
Despite this optimism, the supply for BMS labs is expected to tighten.
Raffles Medical Group earnings per share estimate cut by 8-12% for FY22/24
Maybank Securities Research cited two reasons for its lower estimate.
Raffles Medical Group’s H2 2021 net profit declines 7.2% to $44.88m
This is despite a 16.3% increase in its revenue during the same period.
OUE Lippo Healthcare reverses losses in 2021
The company's yearly earnings came in at $111m, compared to a loss of $98.7m in 2020.
Moderna announces Singapore expansion
Its new subsidiary will provide a local presence for improved logistics.
Singapore approves Pfizer's oral med Paxlovid for COVID treatment
Paxlovid is the first oral tablet in the country approved for the treatment of COVID-19.
US CDC updates travel warning against SG, PH
The warning has risen to 'Level Four: Very High.'
1 in 3 elderly unprepared for living with endemic COVID-19
An SMU study suggests that unpreparedness is linked with government trust.
Social distancing measures to see 14-day extension
The period covered will be from January 21 - February 20, 2022.
Econ Healthcare’s investment policy to undergo review
This comes after the company booked a loss of $3.4m from its Crosstec exit.
68% of women will still report to work despite period pain: survey
Amongst the reasons behind this is period shaming.
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