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KKR and Bain each bid over $5 bn for Seven & i's York Holdings spin-off
KKR offered around 800 billion yen ($5.1 billion) for York Holdings, an entity due to be spun out of the Japanese retailer, two of the people said
 "KKR and Bain each bid over $5 bn for Seven & i's York Holdings spin-off")
Japan's foreign minister seeks to improve bilateral ties during China visit
At the top of Iwaya's agenda is China's ban on Japanese seafood in response to the release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea
 "Japan's foreign minister seeks to improve bilateral ties during China visit")
China revises its value-added tax, a big relief for small-scale taxpayers
The draft law exempts tax on specific agricultural products, imported equipment for scientific research and teaching, certain goods for people with disability, and services by welfare institutions
 "China revises its value-added tax, a big relief for small-scale taxpayers")
Passenger plane with nearly 67 people onboard crashes in Kazakhstan
The plane was en route from Baku to Grozny in Russia's Chechnya. However, it was rerouted due to heavy fog in Grozny
 "Passenger plane with nearly 67 people onboard crashes in Kazakhstan")
Honda, Nissan merger deal may be key in fight against China's BYD
Honda and Nissan are both having trouble contending with ascendant domestic automakers in China
 "Honda, Nissan merger deal may be key in fight against China's BYD")
South Korea becomes "super-aged" society, one in five now aged 65 or older
The South Korea's Ministry of the Interior and Safety reported that 10.24 million people in the country are now aged 65 or above
 "South Korea becomes \"super-aged\" society, one in five now aged 65 or older")
Asian shares mostly lower, with most world markets closed for Christmas
Asian shares mostly lower, with most world markets closed for Christmas
 "Asian shares mostly lower, with most world markets closed for Christmas")
US Steel takeover plan has support in steelmaking areas: Nippon Steel Prez
On Monday, a US foreign investment committee referred the decision whether to approve or block the $15 billion deal to US President Joe Biden, who has 15 days to decide
 "US Steel takeover plan has support in steelmaking areas: Nippon Steel Prez")
Google fights back on DOJ antitrust remedies: What is the monopoly lawsuit?
The US Department of Justice recommended various steps including the sale of web browse Chrome to settle antitrust case against Google: Lawsuit explained
 "Google fights back on DOJ antitrust remedies: What is the monopoly lawsuit?")
Hasina's son claims Yunus using judiciary as tool for political witch hunt
Wazed's allegations, as a long post on X, came two days after the interim government on Monday said it has sent a diplomatic note to New Delhi seeking Hasina's extradition from India
 "Hasina's son claims Yunus using judiciary as tool for political witch hunt")
Toyota global production down for 10th month despite rising sales
The world's biggest automaker manufactured 869,230 vehicles globally in November, down 6.2 per cent from the same month last year
 "Toyota global production down for 10th month despite rising sales")
President Biden signs bill officially making bald eagle national bird of US
The bald eagle has appeared on the Great Seal of the United States, which is used in official documents, since 1782
 "President Biden signs bill officially making bald eagle national bird of US")
Lyft accuses San Francisco of overcharging $100 mn for taxes over 5 years
The company said its hometown calculated its taxes from 2019 to 2023 based on the total amount of money that passengers paid for rides
 "Lyft accuses San Francisco of overcharging $100 mn for taxes over 5 years")
Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts
The cheer that typically descends on the West Bank during Christmas week were nowhere to be found
 "Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts")
Honda-Nissan's $6.4 bn merger: Big synergies, but is time on their side?
Honda has focused more on hybrids and unlike Nissan offers the models in the United States, where demand for the cars has surged
 "Honda-Nissan's $6.4 bn merger: Big synergies, but is time on their side?")
UN chief Guterres 'alarmed' about worsening food security in Sudan
Guterres renewed his call for the parties to facilitate rapid, safe, unhindered and sustained access so that humanitarian assistance
 "UN chief Guterres 'alarmed' about worsening food security in Sudan")
Taiwan's DPP lawmaker proposes tougher rules to tackle TikTok deepfakes
Lin proposed amending Taiwan's Anti-Infiltration Act to compel foreign-based platforms deemed a potential national security threat to establish local offices in Taiwan
 "Taiwan's DPP lawmaker proposes tougher rules to tackle TikTok deepfakes")
Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most on death row
Trump criticised Biden's decision on Monday to change the sentences of 37 of the 40 condemned people to life in prison without parole
 "Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most on death row")
Israeli raid and airstrikes in West Bank kill at least 8 Palestinians
Palestinian city of Bethlehem was marking a second somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of the war in Gaza
 "Israeli raid and airstrikes in West Bank kill at least 8 Palestinians")
Iran restores WhatsApp, Google Play access after bans during protests
The report said the country's Supreme Council of Cyber Space made the decision in a meeting led by reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian
 "Iran restores WhatsApp, Google Play access after bans during protests")