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ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin shares message with HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, “We can defeat aespa, right?” – Kstyle

ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin shares message with HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, “We can defeat aespa, right?” – Kstyle

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Kep1er fans’ wishes did not come true, and it is reported that they will disband in July as planned without an extension. 2 years and 6 months of activities come to an end | Yorozu~ News

Kep1er fans’ wishes did not come true, and it is reported that they will disband in July as planned without an extension. 2 years and 6 months of activities come to an end | Yorozu~ News

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Nana Mori antipathy towards Sapporo Ichiban Meguri? |au Web Portal Entertainment News

Nana Mori antipathy towards Sapporo Ichiban Meguri? |au Web Portal Entertainment News

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Onkyo x “Girls Band Cry” collaboration completely wireless – AV Watch

Onkyo x “Girls Band Cry” collaboration completely wireless – AV Watch

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[House of Representatives by-election and the drifting Liberal Democratic Party]Shimane 1st Ward will be the only showdown between the ruling and opposition parties, and our Fumio Kishida, who is about to inadvertently decide to disband[Ichiro Yamamoto’s “Burning Business”]Miscellaneous thoughts on the perishing regions and politics in confusion (1 /4) | JBpress

[House of Representatives by-election and the drifting Liberal Democratic Party]Shimane 1st Ward will be the only showdown between the ruling and opposition parties, and our Fumio Kishida, who is about to inadvertently decide to disband[Ichiro Yamamoto’s “Burning Business”]Miscellaneous thoughts on the perishing regions and politics in confusion (1 /4) | JBpress

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Original TV anime “Girls Band Cry” Wireless earphones with newly recorded voice guidance available for order for a limited time ~ “ANIMA AOW01 GBC” ~

Original TV anime “Girls Band Cry” Wireless earphones with newly recorded voice guidance available for order for a limited time ~ “ANIMA AOW01 GBC” ~

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US investment bank PJT registers as a financial instruments business operator in Japan – Founded by former Morgan S executive – Bloomberg

US investment bank PJT registers as a financial instruments business operator in Japan – Founded by former Morgan S executive – Bloomberg

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Mizuho Bank ordered to pay compensation for “unimaginable and unusual circumstances”; 4.5 years of self-isolation at home deemed “illegal recommendation to retire”; disciplinary dismissal of former bank employee valid… Tokyo District Court – Bengo4.com

Mizuho Bank ordered to pay compensation for “unimaginable and unusual circumstances”; 4.5 years of self-isolation at home deemed “illegal recommendation to retire”; disciplinary dismissal of former bank employee valid… Tokyo District Court – Bengo4.com

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Experience-based sports event “URBAN SPORTS DAY” will be held at Sennan Long Park in Osaka! | Ikoyo News

Experience-based sports event “URBAN SPORTS DAY” will be held at Sennan Long Park in Osaka! | Ikoyo News

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TikTok ban bill passed in the US–CEO says he will fight in court – CNET Japan

TikTok ban bill passed in the US–CEO says he will fight in court – CNET Japan

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FX/Forex “Dollar/JPY exceeds 155 yen; intervention is expected to be triggered tomorrow after the Bank of Japan’s announcement” Gaitame.com Today April 25, 2024 issue – Gaitame.com Money Education Channel

FX/Forex “Dollar/JPY exceeds 155 yen; intervention is expected to be triggered tomorrow after the Bank of Japan’s announcement” Gaitame.com Today April 25, 2024 issue – Gaitame.com Money Education Channel

Business
If there is free competition, taxi companies will be driven out, the ideal situation required after the lifting of the Japanese version of the ride-sharing ban[StraightTalk]A transportation economics expert talks about the significance and challenges of the Japanese version of ride-sharing (1/4) | JBpress (JB Press)

If there is free competition, taxi companies will be driven out, the ideal situation required after the lifting of the Japanese version of the ride-sharing ban[StraightTalk]A transportation economics expert talks about the significance and challenges of the Japanese version of ride-sharing (1/4) | JBpress (JB Press)

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Israel ramps up attacks on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon with 40 airstrikes – Bloomberg

Israel ramps up attacks on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon with 40 airstrikes – Bloomberg

World
“TikTok Prohibition Law” is signed into law by the president, and TikTok strongly opposes it as a “ban” | WIRED.jp

“TikTok Prohibition Law” is signed into law by the president, and TikTok strongly opposes it as a “ban” | WIRED.jp

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Personnel changes at Oita Bank (May 1st) – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Personnel changes at Oita Bank (May 1st) – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

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TikTok goes to court; ban law passed in US | Reuters

TikTok goes to court; ban law passed in US | Reuters

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US to effectively ban TikTok – Senate passes bill and sends to president – Bloomberg

US to effectively ban TikTok – Senate passes bill and sends to president – Bloomberg

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Israel Strikes 40 Hezbollah Strongholds in Southern Lebanon – Bloomberg

Israel Strikes 40 Hezbollah Strongholds in Southern Lebanon – Bloomberg

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Bonds fall slightly, with weak results from the Bank of Japan’s buying operations; there is also a sense of caution over the weekend’s decision meeting – Bloomberg

Bonds fall slightly, with weak results from the Bank of Japan’s buying operations; there is also a sense of caution over the weekend’s decision meeting – Bloomberg

Business
“Naruhodo Legends Collection” sales end on May 31st.However, owners can continue to play the game and individual works will continue to be sold[Gyakuten Saiban]- Dengeki Online

“Naruhodo Legends Collection” sales end on May 31st.However, owners can continue to play the game and individual works will continue to be sold[Gyakuten Saiban]- Dengeki Online

Technology
Angle: Foreign exchange intervention immediately after the Bank of Japan meeting, speculation suddenly emerging about a repeat of what happened a year and a half ago | Reuters

Angle: Foreign exchange intervention immediately after the Bank of Japan meeting, speculation suddenly emerging about a repeat of what happened a year and a half ago | Reuters

Business
MOONCHILD will disband at the end of April “Each of us will walk a new path” The future of the five members will also be explained | ORICON NEWS

MOONCHILD will disband at the end of April “Each of us will walk a new path” The future of the five members will also be explained | ORICON NEWS

Music
URBAN EARTH BBQ Utsunomiya Ekimae Store Newly opened as an all-weather BBQ place on April 24th (Utsunomiya City)

URBAN EARTH BBQ Utsunomiya Ekimae Store Newly opened as an all-weather BBQ place on April 24th (Utsunomiya City)

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US Congress passes bill banning TikTok, set to become law with president’s signature – CNN.co.jp

US Congress passes bill banning TikTok, set to become law with president’s signature – CNN.co.jp

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US Senate passes bill banning TikTok, President says he will sign it on the 24th | Reuters

US Senate passes bill banning TikTok, President says he will sign it on the 24th | Reuters

World
Possibility of foreign exchange intervention as yen breaks above 155 points after Bank of Japan meeting, preparations are complete – BofA – Bloomberg

Possibility of foreign exchange intervention as yen breaks above 155 points after Bank of Japan meeting, preparations are complete – BofA – Bloomberg

Business
Column: FRB’s delay and Bank of Japan’s front-loading, monetary policy problems that trouble investors = Hideo Kumano | Reuters

Column: FRB’s delay and Bank of Japan’s front-loading, monetary policy problems that trouble investors = Hideo Kumano | Reuters

Business
Some in the Liberal Democratic Party say it is too early for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates again – some say it will be difficult to raise rates before the end of the year – Bloomberg

Some in the Liberal Democratic Party say it is too early for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates again – some say it will be difficult to raise rates before the end of the year – Bloomberg

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Korean memorial monument to be removed due to proxy execution “Protection Association” will be disbanded at general meeting on the 11th of next month to form a new organization Press conference at Gunma Prefectural Office: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Korean memorial monument to be removed due to proxy execution “Protection Association” will be disbanded at general meeting on the 11th of next month to form a new organization Press conference at Gunma Prefectural Office: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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