‘Fake’ or Genuine Distress? Jennie’s Japan Performance Sparks Heated Debate Over Her ‘Panic Attack’ Clip [WATCH]

‘Fake’ or Genuine Distress? Jennie’s Japan Performance Sparks Heated Debate Over Her ‘Panic Attack’ Clip [WATCH]

BLACKPINK’s Jennie has once again found herself at the center of intense online discussion following her performances at Summer Sonic 2026 in Japan. A short video circulating from the K-pop star’s recent appearances has divided viewers, with some fans expressing concern after believing Jennie appeared to tremble onstage, while others questioned whether the footage accurately…

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Japan Home closing outlets; staff say Valu$ taking over operations

Japan Home closing outlets; staff say Valu$ taking over operations

Valu$ operator has stake in both businesses; Japan Home held closing down sales at Hougang Mall, Century Square, Northpoint City, Harbourfront Centre and Buangkok Square outlets [SINGAPORE] Household retail chain Japan Home has shuttered some of its stores in Singapore since June – though some may reopen as stores managed jointly with Value Dollar (Valu$),…

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Nikkei slumps sharply as tech sell-off spreads

Nikkei slumps sharply as tech sell-off spreads

Published Wed, Aug 19, 2026 · 09:39 AM [TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share gauge slumped sharply on Wednesday (Aug 19), tracking a sharp sell-off in technology shares on Wall Street overnight. The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 2.97 per cent to 65,459.71 in early trading. The broader Topix slipped 2.72 per cent to 4,027.56. Major US share…

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