Stock markets around the world have been less affected by the COVID-19 pandemic than initially thought. Most markets largely recovered from the sharp drop in prices in March. And that despite a news flow that forecasts a rather bleak picture for the coming months. Indeed, numerous industries have been severely affected by the pandemic and have an uncertain future. But in our highly innovative and technological world, many companies and industries can defy such a global event or even benefit from it. Continue reading “What a 100K Investment in Asia-Pacific Returned in H1 2020”
Techtronic Industries – A Rock Solid Investment
Techtronic Industries Company Ltd (0669.HK) is a leading manufacturer of cordless power tools in the world. The company manufactures power tools, accessories, hand tools, outdoor power equipment, and floor care appliances for do-it-yourself users, professionals, and industry. The products are available under well-recognized brands such as MILWAUKEE, EMPIRE, AEG, RYOBI, HOMELITE HOOVER, DIRT DEVIL, VAX, and many more. Continue reading “Techtronic Industries – A Rock Solid Investment”
CanSino Biologics – China’s Race For A Vaccine
CanSino Biologics Inc. (6185.HK), also known as CanSinoBIO, is a vaccine maker in China. The company name reflects the Canadian and Chinese backgrounds of the four founding scientists who started the company eleven years ago with their personal savings. Continue reading “CanSino Biologics – China’s Race For A Vaccine”
Ali Health – Digitalizing Healthcare
Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd (0241.HK), also known as Ali Health, is a healthcare information and content service provider in China. The company is primarily engaged in the pharmaceutical self-operated business, the operations of a pharmaceutical e-commerce and consumer healthcare services platforms, the provision of tracking services, and other innovative health services in China. Continue reading “Ali Health – Digitalizing Healthcare”
Ping An Healthcare – eHealth and CyberDocs
Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company Ltd (1833.HK) is China’s largest one-stop healthcare platform. The company, which is a subsidiary of the insurance giant Ping An, provides online medical and wellness services. With the online application ‘Ping An Good Doctor,’ the company combines mobile health and AI technology in an online health platform that covers the entire scope from medical checkups, insurances, appointments with doctors, and delivery of medication. Continue reading “Ping An Healthcare – eHealth and CyberDocs”
APAC Markets: First Quarter Performances
Pessimists are seeing the downturn as a major disaster, optimists as a great buying opportunity. Who is going to be right? We can only tell in a few months. It is currently hard to predict if we have already seen a bottom or if stock prices will take another dive in the next weeks or months. Continue reading “APAC Markets: First Quarter Performances”