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Without clearing new farmland, two Earths' worth of people can be fed
By 2050-the year when a growing list of nations aim to have zeroed out their contributions to climate change-the UN projects the global population will be 9.7 billion
 "Without clearing new farmland, two Earths' worth of people can be fed")
Singapore to open new lane for business travelers, house them in bubble
Applications for the new travel lane will open next month. People from all countries can apply but must adhere to the travel lane's strict health and testing protocols
 "Singapore to open new lane for business travelers, house them in bubble")
Why a torrent of foreign funds threatens India's tight grip on the rupee
There's growing consensus among traders and fund managers that the mounting pressures -- particularly the liquidity glut distorting money markets -- may spur the central bank to consider changes
 "Why a torrent of foreign funds threatens India's tight grip on the rupee")
India is the world's best market for portfolio disclosure, finds study
The report covering 26 markets across North America, Europe, Asia and Africa singled out Australia as a notable laggard
 "India is the world's best market for portfolio disclosure, finds study")
Amazon's Zoox unveils 'Robotaxi' for future ride-hailing service
The vehicle, which Zoox describes as a driverless carriage or robotaxi, can carry as many as four passengers
 "Amazon's Zoox unveils 'Robotaxi' for future ride-hailing service")
From being held to ransom to rivalling Ambani's fortunes: Adani's journey
Shares of most of his firms have surged, including those of his mining, gas and ports units
 "From being held to ransom to rivalling Ambani's fortunes: Adani's journey")
Small-cap stocks may continue to beat large-caps next year in India
The Nifty Midcap 100 Index has climbed 20 per cent this year, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 Index has advanced 17 per cent, outpacing the 11 per cent gain in the large-cap NSE Nifty 50 Index
 "Small-cap stocks may continue to beat large-caps next year in India")
Premier of last African monarchy is first world leader to die of Covid
Eswatini Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini was 52
 "Premier of last African monarchy is first world leader to die of Covid")
Stuck in Sydney hotel, Astra CEO defended Covid vaccine and made mega deal
AstraZeneca announced Saturday it plans to buy rare-disease specialist Alexion Pharmaceuticals in a $39 billion deal
 "Stuck in Sydney hotel, Astra CEO defended Covid vaccine and made mega deal")
What a $32 million dinosaur can tell us about this year's art auctions
The sale of a $30 million sculpture cast 50 years ago might not tell you much about a $15,000 drawing made last month, but it could- and often does-give you some sense of where the winds are blowing
 "What a $32 million dinosaur can tell us about this year's art auctions")
Facing trust deficit, Russian, Chinese vaccine could use a shot in the arm
For an indication of the trust deficit, look at the way the market responded to Russia's green light for its Sputnik V vaccine, or to news the flagship vaccine is more than 90% effective
 "Facing trust deficit, Russian, Chinese vaccine could use a shot in the arm")
Covid-19 vaccines raise hope for cancer, throw open new field of medicine
Approach used by Moderna. and Pfizer, BioNTech SE partnership have never been used outside of clinical experiments.
Investors look for long-term plan from Vedanta after $1 billion bond sale
Company's failure to simplify its corporate layout by delisting its Indian unit Vedanta Ltd. in Oct. had triggered concerns on its ability to refinance its debt maturities.
 "Investors look for long-term plan from Vedanta after $1 billion bond sale")
Cold storage to companies: a stock trader's guide to Covid vaccine rollout
With millions getting injected, how will markets react to reports of sickness or deaths among those who have received the vaccine?
 "Cold storage to companies: a stock trader's guide to Covid vaccine rollout")
Borders, Bavaria and bust-ups: How Germany lost its way on Covid-19
The trained physicist's unusually emotional outburst during a debate in parliament was brought on by her failure to slow the spread of the disease
 "Borders, Bavaria and bust-ups: How Germany lost its way on Covid-19")
Modi needs to resolve the farm agitation or it may hurt India's recovery
Modi's presidential style of working has botched things up, but there's still a way to turn this crisis into an opportunity
 "Modi needs to resolve the farm agitation or it may hurt India's recovery")
Apple's greatest chip challenge: Replacing Qualcomm cellular modems
Modems are one of the most critical components in an iPhone, connecting the device to cellular networks so users can browse the web, access apps and make phone calls
 "Apple's greatest chip challenge: Replacing Qualcomm cellular modems")
China Telecom, Huawei face US agency action to secure national security
The agency in 5-0 votes ordered carriers to remove equipment made by Huawei, and commenced a proceeding asking whether to end China Telecom (Americas) permission to operate in the US
 "China Telecom, Huawei face US agency action to secure national security")
The current IPO craze is starting to look like tech bubble of late 1990s
The FTSE Renaissance Global IPO Index, which tracks the performance of offerings worldwide, is up 82 per cent this year, compared with a 12 per cent gain for MSCI's all-country equity index
 "The current IPO craze is starting to look like tech bubble of late 1990s")
Blackstone poised to buy Piramal Glass for $1 billion: Report
The transaction could be announced as soon as in the next few weeks, the report said
 "Blackstone poised to buy Piramal Glass for $1 billion: Report")