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Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): APAC Healthcare Series (Part 3)- Focus Is on Japan; Top Picks Are Mostly in The Pink of Health and more

In today’s briefing:

  • APAC Healthcare Series (Part 3)- Focus Is on Japan; Top Picks Are Mostly in The Pink of Health
  • US-China Decoupling: The Impact on China Healthcare

APAC Healthcare Series (Part 3)- Focus Is on Japan; Top Picks Are Mostly in The Pink of Health

By Tina Banerjee

  • The Japanese yen has been depreciating at a rate never seen before. Amid weakening domestic currency, Japan’s healthcare stocks have mostly outperformed their regional peers, due to their export-led growth.
  • Cash rich and fundamentally strong healthcare companies in Japan, with large international revenue exposure should be the key focus areas now.
  • Two of our top picks are sitting on double-digit gains, while the other two are facing temporary setbacks. Long-term fundamental story remains intact for all of them.   

US-China Decoupling: The Impact on China Healthcare

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • As tensions rise between China and the US, there is a possibility of decoupling. The cooperation and competition between the two countries in healthcare are facing a new change.
  • We analyzed the potential impact of decoupling in terms of imports and exports on API, generic drugs and medical device/consumables, technology transfer, talent flow, communications, bilateral investment, supply chain, etc.
  • The intention behind the US provocation is to contain China’s rise. However, the importance of China’s supply chain is irreplaceable. Ultimately, US’s Allies will face a choice-who to stand with?

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