Covid-19

Vaccine ETFs outperform Nasdaq and S&P500; offer diversified exposure to Covid - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Funds

Vaccine ETFs outperform Nasdaq and S&P500; offer diversified exposure to Covid

A strategic option would be to invest in an exchange traded fund (ETF) with exposure to vaccine-related stocks.
Lian Beng reports 5.2% lower earnings of $17.6 mil for 1H21 due to circuit breaker measures, foreign workforce disruptions - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Results

Lian Beng reports 5.2% lower earnings of $17.6 mil for 1H21 due to circuit breaker measures, foreign workforce disruptions

Earnings per share (EPS) for the 1HFY2021 stood at 3.52 cents on a fully diluted basis, down from the 3.72 cents in 1HFY2020.

Covid-19

China vaccine's low efficacy due to high-risk group, says Sinovac CEO

Sinovac says the low efficacy rate of 50.38% from its final-stage trial in Brazil is due to participants being medical workers.
Fate of Tokyo's Olympics up in the air as Covid-19 cases rise again - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Covid-19

Fate of Tokyo's Olympics up in the air as Covid-19 cases rise again

The fate of Tokyo's postponed Olympics is in doubt after Japan declares second state of emergency for metropolitan areas.

Covid-19

Singapore to open special Covid-19 vaccination centres

These dedicated centres will be ready soon.
Malaysia will have no curfews or military rule during state of emergency; country is 'open for business': Malaysian PM Muhyiddin - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Covid-19

Malaysia will have no curfews or military rule during state of emergency; country is 'open for business': Malaysian PM Muhyiddin

Muhyiddin was also careful to emphasize that Malaysia remained open for business during the state of emergency.
Malaysia to impose new movement restrictions for two weeks from Jan 13 amid soaring number of Covid-19 cases - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Covid-19

Malaysia to impose new movement restrictions for two weeks from Jan 13 amid soaring number of Covid-19 cases

The MCO will last for 14 days beginning from Jan 13 to Jan 26.
UOBKH ups Singapore Medical Group's TP on 'attractive' valuation - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Broker's Calls

UOBKH ups Singapore Medical Group's TP on 'attractive' valuation

UOB Kay Hian is maintaining its “buy” call on private specialist and healthcare services provider Singapore Medical Group,
BOS bullish on US equities as ‘blue wave’ brings on a ‘stimulus wave’ - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Broker's Calls

BOS bullish on US equities as ‘blue wave’ brings on a ‘stimulus wave’

The “blue wave” will be bullish for risk assets, pushing up Treasury yields despite a bearish outlook for USD
PM Lee receives Covid-19 vaccine, calls the shot 'painless' and 'effective' - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Covid-19

PM Lee receives Covid-19 vaccine, calls the shot 'painless' and 'effective'

Lee also urged Singaporeans to get the vaccine when it is made available to them, as it will “make us safer”.
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