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Emperor Looks Forward to Mongolia Trip; Set to Visit Memorial for Japanese Detainees
Pool photo / The Yomiuri Shimbun The Emperor speaks to reporters at the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 17:20 JST, July 3, 2025 The Emperor held a press conference on Wednesday ahead of an official visit...

The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025
Ulaanbaatar, July 3, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The Bank of Mongolia purchased 1,587.4 kilograms of precious metals in June 2025, an increase of 573.1 kg compared to the previous month. However, since the beginning of 2025, a total of 5.9 tons of precious...

Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four
Ulaanbaatar, July 3, 2025 /MONTSAME/. At its regular session on July 2, 2025, the Cabinet of Mongolia decided to consolidate nine state-owned energy companies in the western region into four entities. As a result, nine independent companies and...

International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, July 3, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Minister of Environment and Climate Change Batbaatar Bat signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chief Executive Officer of "BirdLife International" Martin Harper on July 2, 2025. The memorandum aims to...

‘It could be the last time’: baptism of ice for Adelaide filmmakers’ Mongolian epic
In December 2023, two young Mongolian men embarked on a 150-day winter quest to lead 2000 horses across the icy Tsaikhir Valley. The vast steppe of Mongolia has traditionally been open grazing for the herds of shaggy horses that are central to...

Flights between Moscow, Ulaanbaatar to be resumed by year-end
MOSCOW, July 2. /TASS/. Direct flights between Moscow and Ulaanbaatar are planned to be resumed by the end of this year, according to a statement released by the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment following a meeting between...

Air China launches first C909 international route to Ulaanbaatar
Air China debuts its C909 jet on international service between Hohhot and Ulaanbaatar, enhancing regional air connectivity and fleet strategy. Air China has officially launched its first international route operated with the domestically developed...

Central Asia and Mongolia Forge New Trade Frontiers
For the past few years, Central Asian states focused on settling border disputes and forging stronger trade connections among themselves. Now it seems they are ready to broaden their horizons to include Mongolia, a country with strong cultural and...

Russia, Mongolia plan joint development of mineral deposits in border zone
MOSCOW, July 2. /TASS/. Russia and Mongolia plan joint development of mineral deposits in the border zone, Russian Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov said, adding that Russia has already selected 34 promising sites,...

Japan's emperor says he will honor Japanese POWs who were held in Mongolia
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Starlink Gets Final Clearance From India
NEW DELHI (IANS) – In what could change the future of affordable satellite-based internet service in India, Elon Musk’s Starlink on July 9 received approval from the country’s space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation...

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: A slowing economy meets a fast future
Employees at a coal mine in China's Shaanxi province sit in an office to use digital systems for mining work, according to a photo taken on April 26, 2023, during a media tour organized by Chinese telecoms giant Huawei. Wang Zhao | Afp | Getty...

Israeli dig reveals life on Mongolia’s old frontier
In the remote reaches of northeastern Mongolia—far from the grand courts and bustling cities of medieval East Asia—archaeological discoveries buried beneath the earth are shedding light on a hidden chapter of empire: a story of survival,...

UN Tourism training in Mongolia highlights culture-driven strategies
UN Tourism held its 19th Executive Training in Mongolia, focusing on culture-driven tourism policies, resilience, and inclusive strategies for sustainable development. The 19th edition of the Executive Training Programme on Tourism Policy and...

Mongolia’s Government Transition: Democracy in Action or Foreign Interference?
Mongolia’s recent change in government has been widely debated, with some international media outlets speculating about foreign interference. Such claims overlook the deeper democratic processes at play. Far from it, the leadership transition...

Air China C909 makes international debut flight on Mongolia route
An Air China C909 aircraft prepares for departure from Hohhot Baita International Airport in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Tuesday. TAO RAN/FOR CHINA DAILY An Air China C909, a domestically developed regional aircraft, arrived in...

'Sweat over indulgence' lifestyles fuel sporting goods, events markets
Cyclists compete in Stage 5 of the 16th Tour of Hainan cycling race from Dongfang to Sanya, Hainan province, on April 11. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING — With policy support, improving environmental awareness and growing health consciousness of the...

Tourism and Culture Take Center Stage at Executive Training Programme in Mongolia
UN Tourism welcomed senior tourism officials from across the Asia-Pacific region to put the spotlight on the vital link between tourism and culture in building resilient and inclusive destinations. The 19th edition of the Executive Training...

Business communities of China, US share extensive common interests, vast cooperation opportunities: CCPIT
Wang Linjie, spokesperson for the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Photo: Screenshot from CCPIT The business communities of China and the US share extensive common interests and vast cooperation opportunities, playing...

Russia, Mongolia discuss air service issues
MOSCOW, July 1. /TASS/. Russia and Mongolia have discussed issues related to air service, the Russian Transport Ministry said. "Issues related to air service between Russia and Mongolia were discussed," the ministry reported on its website...