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G20 leaders vow to help poorest countries in the post-Covid world

Discuss efforts to ensure fair distribution of a coronavirus vaccine globally

Moderna to charge govts $25-$37 for Covid-19 vaccine: CEO tells paper

Moderna has said its experimental vaccine is 94.5% effective in preventing Covid-19, based on interim data from a late-stage clinical trial.

G20 says it will strive for fair global access to Covid-19 vaccine

The pandemic and prospects of an uneven and uncertain economic recovery were at the centre of a two-day summit under the chairmanship of Saudi Arabia

Local Covid-19 vaccine final trials may end within 2 months: Harsh Vardhan

The state-run Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and privately-held Bharat Biotech this month started third-stage trials of COVAXIN, in a process that would involve 26,000 volunteers

Blackstone seeks $5 billion for second Asia buyout fund, says report

The company closed its first Asian private equity fund at about $2.3 billion in 2018

Germany eyes $190 billion in debt in 2021 to set off Covid impact: Sources

German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz plans to take on at least $190 billion in new debt in 2021 to help stave off the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic

Bahrain's Investcorp invests in Indian logistics start-up Xpressbees

Indian newspaper reports have reported that Xpressbees raised $110 million in its latest funding round

G20 leaders call for 'affordable, equitable' access to Covid-19 vaccine

France warns against 'a two-speed world where only the richer can protect themselves against the virus'.

Europe to lift Boeing 737 MAX grounding in January, follows US action

European Union Aviation Safety Agency says 737 MAX was safe to fly after changes to the design of the jet that crashed twice in 2018 and 2019, killing 346 people.

Saudi King Salman: G20 leaders must ensure fair access to Covid vaccines

The comments were made at the G20 virtual summit

PM Modi says India set to double oil refining capacity in five years

India would achieve its targets of increasing renewable energy capacity to 175 gigawatts by 2022 and 450 gigawatts by 2030 ahead of schedule, says PM

Singapore Airlines' India venture Vistara eyes direct flights to U.S.

Flag carrier Air India is the only Indian airline currently offering direct flights to the US

Singapore Airline's India venture Vistara eyes direct flights to U.S.

Flag carrier Air India is the only Indian airline currently offering direct flights to the US

Huawei asks if Canada border agent had grounds to issue CFO's warrant

Prosecutors and witnesses from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have countered that Meng's investigation and arrest followed usual procedures

US biofuel industry seeks federal clean fuel program from Joe Biden

Biofuel producers claim the carbon intensity of their fuels is low, mainly because they are produced from renewable crops like corn and other organic materials

G20 determined to use all tools to contain pandemic, save jobs, incomes

A final joint statement will be released by leaders from the United States, China and other Group of 20 nations after they meet by video conference on Saturday

Chances narrow of Trump overturning Biden's win after Georgia loss

Biden is the first Democrat to carry Georgia since 1992

S&P 500, Dow dip as spiking Covid-19 infections eclipse vaccine hopes

The S&P 500 and the Dow were on track to post marginal losses for the week, while the tech-laden Nasdaq appeared set to settle a bit higher than last Friday's close

Mnuchin's Fed funding clawback will not 'hamstring' new administration

Mnuchin told Fed Chair Powell in a letter that the $455 bn allocated to Treasury under the CARES Act last spring should be available for Congress to reallocate

Wall Street slips at open on concerns over fading stimulus, Covid cases

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 45.66 points, or 0.15%, at the open to 29,437.57.