Latest mid-size Hong Kong bank to attract attention of foreign lenders seeking a gateway to China.
Central bank holds benchmark interest rate at record low 2.5%.
Hackers supporting the Syrian government breach the Australian Internet company that manages many major site addresses.
Troubled Australian surfwear company writes down value of its brand to zero.
Sale of three high-cost mines is latest move by world's largest gold producer to shore up its balance sheet.
Global supplies of metallurgical coal, copper and iron ore outpaced demand as weaker trade and manufacturing produced below-expectations growth in China.
Underlying earnings fell to $4.23 billion in the six months to June from $5.15 billion a year earlier.
Ahead of plans for iron ore expansion; underscores faith in Chinese iron ore demand.
Miner counts on demand from Chinese steel mills holding up.
Indonesian state firms eye Australian cattle farm investments.
