AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSingapore Healthcare & Wellness: Foundation Healthcare Holdings’ IPO debut on the SGX marks a big moment for hospital operators as Singapore’s population ages, with the group’s listing drawing attention to capacity and care delivery needs. Clinical Training & Mental Health: NUS is using AI-powered digital assessment for clinical training, while more court-linked counselling and mental health support are being referred in Singapore to help people get help earlier in the justice process. Obesity Drugs Update: Wegovy (semaglutide) label updates in Singapore now support a higher dose, backed by STEP UP evidence—relevant for patients and clinicians tracking GLP-1 options. Aging & Exercise Science: Duke-NUS and SGH researchers point to a muscle-aging mechanism involving DEAF1 and mTORC1, reinforcing why exercise can help counter age-related muscle decline. Health Tech & Investment: Angelini Ventures backs Handspring Health’s $19m Series B to expand clinician-led pediatric mental health care, and Singapore’s medtech ecosystem is flagged as a growing innovation hub. Lifestyle & Cost of Living: Singapore stays the world’s most expensive city for HNWIs, with luxury costs still driven by property and cars. Brand Trust: Ogilvy’s APAC Believability Index finds Singapore consumers are high-trust but low-tolerance—when believability drops, many quietly disengage.
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