Smart Reads of the Week: CapitaLand Investment, Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and CDC Vouchers

With the new year comes the government’s disbursement of Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers.

Meant to help manage the cost of living for some 1.33 million households, these vouchers can be used at participating heartland merchants and some supermarkets.

This week we take a look at three stocks that could potentially benefit from the distribution of these vouchers.

CapitaLand Investment Limited (SGX: 9CI) is at a critical juncture as it plans to grow its funds and assets under management and extend its presence internationally.

We analysed their latest earnings and development plans to cast a light on whether this blue-chip real estate giant could possibly navigate the rough waters ahead.

In the headlines this week, the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone agreement was signed between Singapore and Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on January 11.

Aimed at improving the flow of goods and people, the agreement will create 20,000 skilled jobs on both sides of the Causeway….