Healthcare plays finish well in 2018, may stay in pink of health in years ahead
Key drivers include an ageing population and recent data hinting at a possible uptick in Singapore's fertility rate
Singapore
HEALTHCARE service providers on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) fared relatively well in a turbulent 2018, with several reporting strong results in their full-year earnings in February.
And with key drivers like an ageing population and recent statistics hinting at a possible uptick in Singapore's fertility rate, the sector is looking forward to brighter prospects in the years ahead.
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