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1MDB scandal casts pall over Indonesia s wealth fund ambitions
Indonesia seeks to raise $21 billion by offering global and local investors the chance to put their money in Nusantara Investment Authority s sub-funds.PHOTO: AFP
PublishedDec 15, 2020, 3:56 pm SGT
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(Bloomberg) Moderna Inc.’s vaccine was deemed safe by U.S. regulators, clearing the way for a second shot to quickly gain emergency authorization. In Europe, regulators will review Pfizer Inc.’s vaccine earlier than planned amid growing pressure to approve it quickly.
British authorities will hold talks on Christmas coronavirus rules after a surge in infections fueled demands from medical experts to stop households socializing over the holiday. Denmark is extending local lockdowns to the entire country, while Italy’s prime minister is mulling further curbs to slow cases during the festive season.