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Glints, the Singapore-based career platform, announced today it has raised $22.5 million in Series C funding led by Japanese human resources management firm PERSOL Holdings. The new capital will be used on Glints’ expansion in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and Taiwan

KKR has just closed $15 billion for its Asia-focused private equity fund, exceeding its original target size after receiving “strong support” from new and existing global investors, including those in the Asia Pacific region. The new close came nearly four

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said it will not participate in the Tokyo Olympics because of the coronavirus pandemic. A website run by the North’s sports ministry said the decision was made during a national Olympic Committee meeting on

Washington will indirectly communicate with Tehran in negotiations in Vienna; neither side appears willing to take first step to begin process back to deal

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law allowing him to potentially hold onto power until 2036, a move that formalizes constitutional changes endorsed in a vote last year. The July 1 constitutional vote included a provision

Prime minister seen as mostly likely to receive mandate, with 52 lawmakers supporting him, but no one has clear path to forming a majority coalition

PARIS — Champagne, lobster and no masks: That’s what a French TV documentary says is on the menu at one of multiple high-end “clandestine restaurants” catering to the Paris elite, in violation of nationwide pandemic restrictions. What’s even more shocking

Ilan Yeshua, former CEO of Walla news, to continue testimony in evidentiary phase of graft trial; says he was directed to alter coverage for premier in illicit quid pro quo deal

Police recover some of the cash, ask for public’s help identifying owner

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