Chinese interest in Lynas raises strategic issues

CHINA'S stranglehold on the world's rare earths market essential ingredients in advanced weaponry, fighter jets and radar has raised concerns about the potential national security implications of a Chinese interest in Lynas Corp.

PM sets out Asia-Pacific choice: talk or be torn

THE Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, issued a stark warning to leaders in the Asia-Pacific last night: act now to build better regional co-operation or risk conflict on the scale of that experienced by Europe last century.

Rudd promotes Asia Pacific plan strongly and clearly

THE Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, issued a stark warning to leaders in the Asia Pacific last night: act now to build better regional co-operation or risk conflict on the scale of that experienced by Europe last century.

B&b Sells Aevum Stake To Stockland

STOCKLAND has picked up a handy 14.4% strategic stake in retirement village company Aevum after the parcel was dumped by the creaking Babcock & Brown empire.

Ioof In 'strategic Alliance'

IOOF has reported a small increase in net profit despite funds under management and administration falling more than 15%.

Ioof Plumps For Strategic Alliance

IOOF has reported a small increase in net profit despite funds under management and administration falling more than 15%.

Babcock Opens Self-help Books Ahead Of Takeover

BABCOCK & Brown Communities will look at all possibilities to push its ailing share price closer to its underlying asset value as part of a strategic review.

Bbc Calls In Cavalry To Revive Share Price

BABCOCK & Brown Communities will look at all possibilities to lift its ailing share price closer to its underlying asset value, as part of a strategic review.

Waterhouse Takes Wraps Off A 'serious' Youngster

GAI WATERHOUSE could have another high-class racehorse for Eduardo Cojuangco's Gooree Stud after the stunning debut of Strategic Maneuver at headquarters yesterday.

Iraq Surge A Definite Victory, Bush Says

THE US President, George Bush, has marked the fifth anniversary of the Iraq war with his most optimistic assessment yet of the unpopular war's progress, declaring the troop surge had "opened the door to a major strategic victory in the broader war on terror".

Bush Hails 'surge' As Sign Of Victory

ON THE fifth anniversary of the Iraq war, President George Bush has given his most optimistic assessment yet of the unpopular war's progress, declaring that the troop "surge" had "opened the door to a major strategic victory in the broader war on terror".

Photon Reveals Big Ambitions For Naked

PHOTON GROUP'S executive chairman, Tim Hughes, signalled plans to create the strategic media and communications equivalent of the international management consultancy McKinsey & Company after Photon's $36 million takeover on Tuesday of the London-based firm Naked.