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AstraZeneca has sold its stake in Moderna for more than $1 billion: Report

The report added that it was not clear over what period British-based AstraZeneca sold its holding in Moderna

Indian bourses say operating fine after investors complain of glitches

Stock exchanges said on Monday their systems were working normally after some investors complained on social media of certain technical issues with their brokers

Amazon employees vote on union: Biden asks workers to make your voice heard

President Joe Biden defended workers' rights to form unions and warned against intimidation of workers

Tech demand drives Asia's factory revival, China's slowdown puts dampener

China's was the first major economy to lead the recovery from the COVID-19 shock, so any signs of prolonged cooling in Asia's engine of growth will likely be a cause for concern

Oil prices climb after progress on huge US stimulus bill, economic optimism

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 futures jumped $1.10, or 1.8%, to $62.60 a barrel

Asian stocks bounce as bond market calms as US preps for stimulus

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan edged up 0.1%, after shedding 3.7% last Friday'

Japanese companies go high-tech in battle against food waste, explore AI

Disposing of Japan's more than 6 million tonnes in food waste costs the world's No.3 economy some 2 trillion yen ($19 billion) a year, government data shows

Bitcoin extends retreat from record high to hit lowest in 20 days

Bitcoin dropped 6.39% to $43,165.78 on Sunday, losing $2,944.20 from its previous close.

US authorises J&J's single-dose Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use

Shipments to vaccination sites are expected to begin on Sunday or Monday

Battlefield Myanmar: At least 18 shot dead, hundreds under arrest

Police fire after lobbing stun grenades, tear gas; rights group condemns action

Never bet against America, says Buffett; reveals $10-billion mist

Singles out Apple among top three valuable holdings; snaps up record $24.7 billion of own stock

Russia launches satellite to monitor climate and environment in the Arctic

The Arctic has warmed more than twice as fast as the global average over the last three decades and Moscow is seeking to develop the energy-rich region

UK's Rishi Sunak says public finances will not be fixed overnight

British finance minister Rishi Sunak said he would not try to fix the public finances overnight, days before he announces a budget plan

China's factory activity expands at a slower pace in February: PMI

China's factory activity expanded in February at a slower pace than a month earlier, hitting the lowest level since last May

Myanmar police crack down on protests for second day; 2 dead, several hurt

Myanmar has been in chaos since the army seized power and detained elected government leader Aung San Suu Kyi and much of her party leadership on Feb. 1, alleging fraud in a November election

Biden says Saudi announcement to come Monday; WH plays down new steps

The Biden administration has faced some criticism, that the President should have been tougher on the crown prince, who was not sanctioned despite being blamed for approving Khashoggi's murder

J&J's 1-dose shot cleared, giving US 3rd Covid-19 vaccine

In J&J's 44,000-person global trial, the vaccine was found to be 66% effective at preventing moderate-to-severe Covid-19 four weeks after inoculation, and 100% effective in preventing hospitalization

Stock gains power higher Berkshire profit, Buffett presses on with buybacks

Berkshire's fourth-quarter buybacks boosted the company's overall stock repurchases to $24.7 billion in 2020, five times the record from a year earlier

Buffett upbeat on US, Berkshire; buys back stock even as Covid hits results

Buffett also signaled a long-term commitment to Apple Inc

Reliance partners with Google, FB for digital payment network bid: Report

Fintech player Infibeam is also involved in the effort, the report said