????#BTS Join the Army! ????#Ohtani Signs with the #Dodgers, ????#TikTok Buys Tokopedia?!
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Hashtags: #BTS #RM #V #JIMIN #JUNGKOOK
BTS Members RM, V, JIMIN, JUNGKOOK Enlistment, All BTS Members in Military Service
BTS members RM, V, JIMIN, and JUNGKOOK have enlisted in the military, fulfilling their mandatory military service duties. ???? The older members have been in service since last December when Jin, the oldest member, joined the army.
Anticipating their enlistment, the members conveyed greetings to their fans through the fandom platform Weverse and urged fans to refrain from visiting the training camp on the day of their enlistment for safety reasons.
The discharge for these four members, who enlisted this week, is scheduled for June 2025. ???? After renewing their contracts with the agency HYBE in September of this year, BTS hopes to fully resume activities in 2025. ??
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Hashtags: #Shoheiohtani #MLB #Dodgers
Dodgers officially announced that they had reached a contract agreement with Shohei Ohtani
On December 11th (Japan time 12th), the Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced that they had reached a contract agreement with Shohei Ohtani. More than a month after becoming a free agent from the Angels, the team with which he will play the 2024 season has finally been decided.
He has a 10-year contract with a total value of $700 million (approximately 102.2 billion yen), the highest amount in major league history, and if the contract expires without incident, he will be 40 years old, so he will essentially be a Dodger for life.
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Hashtags : #tokopedia #tiktok #ecommerce #bytedance #goto
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TikTok Takes Center Stage in Indonesian E-Commerce with ?75% Tokopedia Stake?: What's GoTo's Next Act? ????
After a two-month TikTok Shop snoozefest, it's back with a bang , this time as the Big Kahuna of Indonesian e-commerce! Say hello to their new partner-in-crime, Tokopedia, now 75.01% owned by the TikTok giant.
But hold your horses, GoTo fans! This tango has a twist: GoTo's ownership stays put, even with TikTok calling the shots. Confused? Think of it as TikTok supercharging Tokopedia with a US$1.5 billion boost , while GoTo still gets to play in the sandbox with its GoTo Financial and Gojek goodies. Win-win!
This power move isn't just about sharing toys, though. Both sides are eyeing major wins:
To celebrate this "Buy Local" bromance, the duo is throwing a National Shopping Day party so epic, it'll make your wallet cry happy tears. Sellers are already prepping their wares, thanks to TikTok's Seller Center opening like a treasure chest full of goodies. ?
So, what's next for Indonesian e-commerce? Will this be a harmonious duet or a competitive showdown? ?? Only time will tell. But one thing's for sure: TikTok is shaking things up, and GoTo's gotta keep its dancing shoes on.
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Hashtags: #郑爽 #ZhengShuang #法律纠纷? #LegalJustice
ZhengShuang Contract Dispute Update! According to the Qichacha app, the case involving Haining Dongkai Zhixing Film Investment Co., Ltd. and Zheng Shuang's service contract dispute has new details. Shanghai Songjiang District People's Court has enforced a compulsory execution of 90.5 million CNY against Zheng Shuang.
This dispute has sparked widespread attention, and netizens are actively discussing it. People are curious about the reasons behind this hefty execution amount, expressing hopes for a fair legal resolution to the controversy.?
Zheng Shuang has been in the spotlight recently, continuously making headlines in legal news, leading to heated discussions among netizens. What are your thoughts on this case? Share your opinions in the comments! #ZhengShuangDispute #LegalJustice????HONG KONG
#香港文化博物館 #HeritageMuseum #ScienceMuseum #culture #history #科學館
香港文化博物館殺館 (Hong Kong Heritage Museum Faces Closure)
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is at risk of closure as the government plans to transform the current Hong Kong Science Museum into a new "National Development Achievement Museum" and relocate the Science Museum to the Heritage Museum's location in Sha Tin. The Heritage Museum houses significant artifacts related to Hong Kong's culture and history, including items from famous performers. Fans of these celebrities are disappointed and concerned that their idols' belongings will have nowhere to be properly preserved. Many organizations and citizens are urging the government to handle the issue appropriately and not overlook the importance of preserving and developing local culture alongside national development.
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#楊丞琳 #RainieYang #河南 #Henan #concert
楊丞琳稱河南人愛騙人 (Rainie Yang claimed that people from Henan love to deceive others)
After the lip-syncing controversy surrounding Mayday, Taiwanese singer Rainie Yang received backlash for making a joking remark during a concert in Zhengzhou, Henan. She stated that "people from Henan love to deceive others," which sparked criticism and offended many. Henan's official media highlighted the need for influential public figures to exercise caution with their words and actions. Recognizing the gravity of her statement, Yang issued an apology. Unfortunately, the incident has fueled ongoing discussions and derogatory attacks based on regional bias, leading to undeserved suffering for innocent individuals from Henan.