Healthcare plays finish well in 2018, may stay in pink of health in years ahead

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.