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Minister for Defence meets counterparts on sidelines of Shangri-La Dialogue

SINGAPORE - Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen today met with ministers and senior officials from Australia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Tonga, the United States and Vietnam, on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD).

Chinese-style banking proves unfriendly to small firms

Debate regarding the role of the financial system in supporting China's real economy has come up time after time, as the country faces a challenging outlook because of the ongoing transformation of its industries, the Shanghai-based National Business Daily reports.

Mystery of ancient stelas to be revealed at The Spirit of Tengri

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Alibaba's Alipay gets regulator nod for Tianhong deal

(Reuters) - Chinese regulators have given the go-ahead to Alibaba Group Holding's online payment affiliate Alipay to take control of fast-growing fund firm Tianhong Asset Management Co as the e-commerce giant bulks up its push into online finance.

Baotou Steel Rare Earth becomes world largest Nd-Fe-B magnet production base

SMM reported that Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Rare Earth (Group) Hi Tech Company has formed an annual capacity of 15,000 tonnes of stripcast Nd-Fe-B alloys and 5,000 tonnes of Nd-Fe-B magnets, world’s largest of this kind.

Mongolia Makes Moves to Reach out to Russia in Reaction to Ukraine Crisis

After having abstained from the March 27 United Nations General Assembly resolution vote condemning Russia’s annexation of Crimea, Mongolia has continued its public silence regarding Russian actions in Ukraine.

China Paid Tourists $80 to Travel to Plagued Province

How much would someone have to pay you to visit an area under siege?

China International Horstry Fair set to open in Inner Mongolia

The 2014 China International Horstry Fair, based on the Inner Mongolia Horse Industry Association, Beijing Horse Racing Culture Exchange Co and Hohhot municipal bureau of commerce, will be held at the Inner Mongolia International Exhibition and Convention Center from May 30 to June 1.

Mongolia Sees $1 Billion Investment From Doubling Area for Mines

Mongolia is seeking to expand its area available to mining to a fifth of the country, and by the close of the decade to end its dependence on foreign oil, according to a senior government official.

Mongolia Growth Group Acquires Centrally Located Retail Center

TORONTO, CANADA, May 29, 2014 (Filing Services Canada via COMTEX) -- Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. (YAK - TSXV and MNGGF - USA), ("MGG") or ("the Company") www.mongoliagrowthgroup.com , a real estate investment and development company participating in the dynamic growth of the Mongolian economy via ownership of institutional-quality commercial property assets in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, announces the acquisition of a centrally located retail center along with an adjoining development site in two separate transactions.

Unlocking Mongolia’s Potential

A small, well-educated, and open-to-the-world population living in a democracy with mineral wealth? Mongolia’s potential for development remains terrific.

Vocational English & Technical Education Programs in Mongolia: Challenges and Opportunities

I currently teach general and professional English to aspiring painters, secretaries, graphic designers, and tour guides.

Watch: French Director raised wolves in Inner Mongolia for 'Wolf Totem'

'Wolf Totem' is an adaptation of the eponymous bestselling novel by Jiang Rong (pseudonym), published in 2004.

Mongolia mining reforms seek $1bn in coal, shale investments

Mongolia wants to expand the area available to mining to a fifth of the country and so boost coal, shale gas and oil exploration, in an attempt to end its dependence on foreign oil by the end of the decade.

Mongolia carves tourism niche

By Paulius Kuncinas Regional Editor, Oxford Business Group

Ch.Altannar: We will introduce international standards in Mongolia

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Ts.Elbegdorj initiated the German-Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology (GMIT) in 2011.

Mongolia Brief May 30, 2014

Ambassador N.Tulga visits ERBD Ulaanbaatar, May 30 (MONTSAME) The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland N.Tulga visited a central office of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development /EBRD/ on Thursday.

Newera begins coal magnetic survey at Ulaan Tolgoi, Mongolia

Newera Resources ( ASX: NRU ) has commenced a ground magnetic survey at the Ulaan Tolgoi project in the South Gobi basin in Southern Mongolia.

Mongolia Business Summit GROW WITH US

Bringing together business people, entrepreneurs and investors to discuss how they can collectively take advantage of Mongolia's next phase of growth

Seoul: China Strengthens Resolve Against N. Korea Nuclear Test

SEOUL ?? South Korea says China has agreed to cooperate in opposing North Korea's threat to test a fourth nuclear device.

Global and China Fluorite Industry Report 2014-2016 Now Available at ChinaMarketResearchReports.com

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 26, 2014

EPA Gives Grants for Global Warming Poverty

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy announced yesterday nearly $9 million in university research grants to study cleaner cookstoves and fuels that “improve air quality, protect public health, and slow climate change” in countries such as Kenya, Mongolia, India, and Nepal.

Kazakhstan to resume flights to Mongolia

ASTANA. May 28 (Interfax-Kazakhstan) – The aviation authorities at 6th meeting of the Kazakh-Mongolian intergovernmental commission have agreed to resume flights between the two countries.

Mongolia Business Forecast Report Q1 2014 New C&M country guide focusing on Mongolia

© companiesandmarkets.com 28.05.2014 03:31:01 - Mongolia Business Forecast Report Q1 2014 - a new country guide report on companiesandmarkets.com

Direct flights link Taiwan, Inner Mongolia

A regular direct air route connecting Taiwan and Hohhot, capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, opened on Wednesday, said its operator Far Eastern Air Transport.

Soft Drinks Market in Mongolia: Databook to 2017 Mongolia Soft Drinks Market: New market data published

© companiesandmarkets.com 28.05.2014 10:10:01 - Soft Drinks Market in Mongolia: Databook to 2017 - a new market research report on companiesandmarkets.com

Rio Tinto share price: Miner to cut jobs at Mongolian mine

iNVEZZ.com, Wednesday, May 28: Rio Tinto Plc (LON:RIO), the world's second largest diversified mining company, plans to make job cuts at its Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine in Mongolia, Reuters reported today.

Rio slashes jobs in bid to tame Mongolia costs

RIO Tinto is slashing about 300 jobs at its Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine in Mongolia to cut costs in a move that is unlikely to make negotiations with the government over a mine expansion any easier.

Mongolia Brief May 28, 2014

PM Sees Products Made by Contestants of “Worldskills” Ulaanbaatar, May 28 (MONTSAME) The Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag Tuesday got au fait with products made by pupils and teachers who advanced to the 2nd phase of the “Mongolian skills-2014” national contest.

Penny Stock Buzzers – Koninklijke KPN N.V. (KKPNY), Lonmin Plc (ADR) (LNMIY), Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. (MNGGF), OncoSec Medical Inc (ONCS)

Birmingham, West Midlands — ( TechSonian ) — 27 May, 2014 — Koninklijke KPN N.V. (ADR) ( OTCMKTS:KKPNY ) have established a mobile app to engage fans in new ways.

Mongolia’s Hunnu Air e-Tickets Asian Routes with Abacus

Mongolia’s second largest airline, Hunnu Air is contributing revenues of its own to the economy’s booming 12% GDP growth with expanded routes and new digital services, promoted with the latest Abacu technology.

BRIEF-Jiangsu Yueda Investment plans energy JV with Inner Mongolia Ximeng Group

May 28 (Reuters) - Jiangsu Yueda Investment Co Ltd

Air service to be resumed between Kazakhstan and Mongolia

Astana, Kazakhstan, May 28 By Daniyar Mukhtarov - Trend:

Rio’s Mongolia Mine to Cut Staff Amid Market Challenges

Rio Tinto Group will cut jobs today at its Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine in Mongolia following a review aimed at reducing costs.

Rio Tinto to cut up to 300 jobs at Mongolia copper mine

May 28 (Reuters) - Rio Tinto Ltd plans to cut around 300 jobs at the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine in Mongolia it operates to cut costs as copper prices remain weak, the global miner told staff on Wednesday.

Mongolia Brief May 27, 2014 Part III

Mongolian professionals enter international competition May 27 (UB Post) Mongolia joined WorldSkills International as the 69th member in order to train skilled professionals based on labor market demands, to challenge the skills and knowledge of teachers and students, improve the vocational education system, introduce Mongolia’s skills to the world, and to learn from the experiences of foreign countries.

Kincora Copper Limited: Exploration Update-Drilling Commenced at Bronze Fox

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - May 27, 2014) - Kincora Copper Limited (the "Company", "Kincora") (TSX VENTURE:KCC) is pleased to announce drilling activities have commenced at high priority copper porphyry targets, following initial exploration activities having already resumed at Bronze Fox.

OECD Organisation for Economic operation and : Mongolia should persist with systematic anti-corruption reforms

27/05/2014 -  Mongolia should persist with systematic reforms in its struggle against corruption, says a new report by the Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan (IAP). 

Mongolian Mining Corp. Rating Affirmed At #CCC+#, Removed From CreditWatch Outlook Negative

SINGAPORE--27 May--Standard & Poor's

China Metallurgical : ENFI Finishes Feasibility Study Report on Copper Smelting Project in Mongolia

China ENFI Engineering Corp. (ENFI) announced that, the Feasibility Study Report on the Copper Smelting Project (with an annual output capability of 120,000 tons) of HOKO Company in Mongolia was formally completed on May 23, 2014.

North Korea is changing — from within

I escaped from North Korea in 2007. Two years later, I arrived in Mongolia, along with my mother and five other people.

Kincora Copper kicks off drilling at Bronze Fox

Kincora Copper ( CVE:KCC ) has kicked off drilling activities at high priority copper porphyry targets at its Bronze Fox asset in Mongolia.

Mongolian professionals enter international competition

Mongolia joined WorldSkills International as the 69th member in order to train skilled professionals based on labor market demands, to challenge the skills and knowledge of teachers and students, improve the vocational education system, introduce Mongolia’s skills to the world, and to learn from the experiences of foreign countries.

Growing Pains: An external analysis of the Mongolian economy

By James Watkins

Unlocking Mongolia’s Potential

By Julian Dierkes

Moody’s downgrades Mongolia’s outlook to negative

Global Credit Research reported on Monday that Moody’s Investors Service has changed the outlook on Mongolia’s government bond rating to negative from stable.

Tim Cope's 10,000-kilometer Journey

Tim and Tigon

Cattle exports to China could start in 2014

The West Australian based agribusiness Wellard Group has expanded its exports into China and believes it may start shipping live feeder and slaughter cattle there within five to six months.

Wellard in China meat deal

WA-based agribusiness Wellard has scored two major breakthroughs in trade with China as it prepares for a boom in exports of livestock and processed red meat.

To Film ‘Wolf Totem,’ French Director Raised Chinese Wolves

Jean Jacques Annaud had a chance to direct “Life of Pi,” a 2012 film that went on to win four Academy Awards.

Premier’s Inner Mongolia visit sends message

Premier Li Keqiang’s two visits to the Inner Mongolia autonomous region in the past two months demonstrate key priorities of the Chinese government’s work, says an editorial in China Business News. Excerpts:

Mongolia Mortgage Program Fuels Construction Boom

May 27 (Bloomberg) -- When Mongolia's government introduced a new mortgage law it not only helped more people to own homes, it also gave the country's construction sector a huge boost -- effectively creating a whole new market.

Spirits Market in Mongolia: Databook to 2017 Mongolia Spirits market: New market information published

© companiesandmarkets.com 27.05.2014 07:17:01 - Spirits Market in Mongolia: Databook to 2017 - a new market research report on companiesandmarkets.com

N. Korean nuclear envoy confirms informal talks with U.S. experts

BEIJING, May 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's chief nuclear envoy on Monday confirmed that he held an informal meeting with U.S. experts in Mongolia late last week, in an apparent move to explore ways to resume long-stalled multilateral discussions on the North's nuclear program.

Mongolia Brief May 27, 2014 Part II

Ovorkhangai to run construction Ulaanbaatar, May 27 (MONTSAME) A total of 16 construction works are planned in this province this year.

Mongolia Brief May 27, 2014

Four Projects in Construction and Health Sectors to Be Financed by Government Securities Traded May 27 (infomongolia.com) Due to approaching holiday this weekend, Mothers' and Children's Day, the Government held its regular Cabinet meeting on May 26, 2014.

Trade events to boost Pakistan-Russia economic relations

ISLAMABAD - The Russian Business Council for Cooperation with Pakistan (RBCCP) is planning to organise different trade related events in Russia and Pakistan to explore trade potential and enhance economic relations between the two countries.

Knowlton Capital Inc. Announces Proposed Reverse Takeover for Mogul Ventures Inc.

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U.S.-North Korea Teams Talk in Mongolia

It has been confirmed that delegations from the U.S. and North Korea met in the Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar, on Friday last week.

Celebrating Mongolia’s Beautiful, Brutal Winter Cold

Mongolia is in the midst of rapid change driven by a booming mining industry.

Mongolia Brief May 26, 2014 Part II

Speaker meets China Investment Corporation chairman Ulaanbaatar, May 26 (MONTSAME) Parliament Speaker Z.Enkhbold met Monday with Ding Xuedong, a deputy secretary-general of China’s State Council and a chairman of China Investment Corporation.

Mongolia Brief May 26, 2014

Foreign Minister to Visit Sweden Ulaanbaatar, May 25 (MONTSAME) The Mongolia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs L.Bold will start an official visit to the Kingdom of Sweden on Monday.

The hopes of North Korea’s ‘Black Market Generation’

Yeon-mi Park is a media fellow at Freedom Factory, a for-profit think tank in Seoul.

SouthGobi Resources Announces US$10 Million Shareholder Loan Facility With Turquoise Hill Resources

HONG KONG, CHINA--(Marketwired - May 25, 2014) - SouthGobi Resources Ltd. (TSX:SGQ)(HKSE:1878) (the "Company" or "SouthGobi") today announced that its majority shareholder, Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. ("Turquoise Hill"), will support the Company by providing a $10 million revolving credit facility to the Company to meet short term working capital requirements.

Goway's New Asia Adventures Take Travellers Beyond the Great Wall

Glendale, CA (PRWEB) May 26, 2014

Chinese foreign minister makes first official visit to Seoul

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will make an official visit to South Korea at the invitation of Seoul’s Foreign Affairs Minister Yun Byung-se on Monday.

North Korea, Japan to meet in Sweden with focus on abductees

North Korea and Japan are expected to discuss the fate of Japanese nationals kidnapped decades ago by Pyongyang as their envoys meet for three days of talks in Stockholm from today.

Technip Awarded New LNG Plant Contract in China, Building up Its Strong Expertise in Natural Gas Liquefaction

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Celebrating Mongolia’s Beautiful, Brutal Winter Cold

Mongolia is in the midst of rapid change driven by a booming mining industry.

Technip Receives New LNG Plant Contract In China - Quick Facts

French oilfield services provider Technip SA ( TNHPF.PK , TKPPY.PK ) Monday announced that it has received an engineering, procurement and technical assistance contract by Fengzhen Wanjie Gas Co. Ltd. for a liquefied natural gas or LNG plant in Fengzhen City, Inner Mongolia Province, China.

Technip Awarded New LNG Plant Contract in China, Building up Its Strong Expertise in Natural Gas Liquefaction

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 2014-- Regulatory News:

Moody's affirms Mongolia's B1 sovereign rating, changes outlook to negative

Singapore, May 26, 2014 -- Moody's Investors Service has changed the outlook on Mongolia's government bond rating to negative from stable.

China, Mongolia and FAO sign MoU for food security and livestock

China, Mongolia and the FAO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for South-South Cooperation (SSC) tripartite agreement to implement the National Program for Food Security and the National Livestock Program

U.S.-North Korea Teams Talk in Mongolia

It has been confirmed that delegations from the U.S. and North Korea met in the Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar, on Friday last week.

Minister offers Mongolia to use Riga as intermediate point for flights to Europe

Latvia has offered Mongolia to used Riga as an intermediate point for flights to Europe, Ministry of Transport informed the business portal Nozare.lv, cites LETA.

Mongolian economy is back on the ground

Before contracting by 1.6 percent in late 2008, Mongolia’s economy was experiencing an average growth of nine percent annually due to the economic bubble caused by increased mining investment.

China Environmental Protection Industry & LNG Market 2014 - 2018 Research Reports

DALLAS, May 25, 2014 -- /PRNewswire/ --

Erdene Drills 22 m of 2.1 g/t and 12 m of 4 g/t Gold at Altan Nar

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/22/14 -- Erdene Resource Development Corp. (TSX: ERD ) (" Erdene " or "Company"), is pleased to provide an update on 2014 exploration activities at its wholly-owned Altan Nar gold -polymetallic project in southwest Mongolia .

Former Xinjiang governor urges eradication of terrorism

URUMQI, May 25 (Xinhua) -- A former governor of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has urged thorough eradication of terrorism for the region's stability.

Mongolia Brief May 23, 2014 Part II

Photo exhibition about Mongolia opens in Brussels Ulaanbaatar, May 23 (MONTSAME) Dedicated to 25th anniversary of the Mongolia-European Union diplomatic relations, a photo exhibition on Mongolia has opened in the European Commission Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

The clock is ticking for the government of Mongolia

The Government of Mongolia, which received instructions to intensify and recover the economy in 100 days, is getting to work.

A.Munkhbat: Mongolian entrepreneurs are the pride of Mongolia

The following is an interview with the President of the Mongolian Youth Federation, A.Munkhbat, highlighting issues regarding the federation and future plans including the “Cycling Ulaanbaatar” project and the Asian Youth Forum.

Official: Iran Forerunner in Anti-Terrorism Campaign in Asia

Iran's New Ambassador to the UN Hamid Aboutalebi, whose visa has not yet been issued by the US government, described Shanghai CICA meeting as very successful.

Lone surviving China attacker held; security beefed up

Chinese police today said they have arrested the only surviving bomber who carried out one of the bloodiest attacks in years in the restive Xinjiang province, while an anxious government announced a security crackdown across China .

China copper smelters defer spot concentrate buys as betting on TC/RC rise

Reuters reported that Large Chinese copper smelters are deferring major spot market purchases of concentrates, betting on a rebound in processing fees that would make buying of the raw material in the second half more profitable.

Maintaining credit growth is key, Li tells business heads

Premier Li Keqiang said appropriate policy tools and timely fine-tuning have been developed to tackle capital shortages in the real economy, as the world's second-largest economy continues to face "relatively big" downward pressure.

Mubadala unit joins with Rosneft in energy deal

Mubadala Petroleum and Rosneft have agreed to cooperate in the exploration and production of oil and gas assets in Siberia and elsewhere, as the Russian state-owned producer looks to mitigate US and European sanctions through new trade links and diversified business.

Police identify Urumqi attack suspects

URUMQI - Police have identified five suspects who took part in a terrorist attack on Thursday that killed 39 innocent people and injured another 94, local authorities said Friday night.

Premier Li: Economy under pressure, needs policy fine-tuning

BEIJING, May 24 (Xinhuanet) -- Premier Li Keqiang said today that China’s economy remains under downward pressure, and needs some policy fine-tuning.

Industry hopes for second wind

When Chen Lin said in a firm voice that all wind-generating sets are independently developed by his company, Premier Li Keqiang responded good-naturedly: "I just don't believe it."

Tectonic shift

ASIA TOOK billions of years to build. It started with Siberia and then huge land masses like Mongolia and China got added.

Rosneft signs flurry of deals in St Petersburg

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's top oil producer Rosneft signed several deals at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum over the weekend, despite sanctions imposed on the company's chief executive Igor Sechin.

Putin’s Energy Trumps U.S. Sanctions as Rosneft Extends Reach

One by one, executives from some of the world’s largest energy companies climbed the dais to sign accords with OAO Rosneft (ROSN) chief Igor Sechin as Vladimir Putin stood behind his blacklisted ally, nodding approvingly.

Russian Rosneft signs agreements with BP

Rosneft and BP signed a head of agreement on the joint development of the Domanic beds in the Orenburg region during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, an Interfax correspondent reports from the signing ceremony.

Chinese premier says economy stabilised

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said the country's economy has stabilised but still faces great downward pressure, state radio reported Friday.

Premier Li urges sustainable development, better livelihood

BEIJING - Premier Li Keqiang said the country should continue pushing forward sustainable development and improving people's livelihood.

A journey within: Exploring the mysteries of Asia

It is nearly four hours before our passports are returned to us, duly stamped, and the train moves again.

Khan Files Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 23, 2014) - Khan Resources Inc. (CSE:KRI) ( "Khan" or "the Company" ) announced today that it has filed its financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the six months ended March 31, 2014 on SEDAR and has posted these documents to its website www.khanresources.com .

Russia and Mongolia Mull Creation of Free Trade Zone

Russia and Mongolia could sign a free trade agreement and create transport infrastructure between the Customs Union, Mongolia, and China, Russian's Economic Development Ministry said in an online statement.

Market Report, "Confectionery Market in Mongolia: Databook to 2017", Published

New Food research report from Canadean is now available from Fast Market Research

China says economy faces pressure, policy fine-tuning needed

BEIJING, May 23 (Reuters) - China's economy still faces "relatively big" downward pressures and timely policy fine-tuning is needed, Premier Li Keqiang was quoted by state radio as saying on Friday.

Chinese Premier Says Economy Stabilized

BEIJING--Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said the country's economy has stabilized but still faces great downward pressure, state radio reported Friday.

Rosneft Expands Cooperation with Mongolia

Rosneft expands its presence at the oil products market of Mongolia.

Rosneft' NK : Rosneft Expands Cooperation with the Biggest Companies and the Government of Mongolia

Rosneft expands its presence at the oil products market of Mongolia.

Russia mulls Mongolia's accesion to CU free trade zone

MOSCOW, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Moscow and Ulan-Bator have been considering a free trade zone with the participation of Mongolia and the Customs Union (CU), Russian Minister of Economic Development Alexei Ulyukayev said Friday.

Mongolia's Eznis Airways suspends operations indefinitely

Eznis Airways (EF, Ulaanbaatar ) has suspended operations with immediate effect citing "financial difficulties" caused by the harsh market conditions.

Meet Mongolian Reindeer Herders Fighting To Save Their Way Of Life

Deep in the Mongolian snowforest, the Dukha (also known as Tsaatan) people have herded reindeer for thousands of years.

Medical tourism figures on the rise

A 38-year-old woman from Khabarovsk, Russia, suffered from infertility throughout her 20-year marriage.

ACWF, Yili Group Send Love to Left-behind Children

Recently, the Organizing Committee of the National Community Care Campaign under the All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) and Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. held a get-together for left-behind children with their parents, to mark the upcoming International Children’s Day.

N. Korean envoy leaves for Sweden to hold talks with Japan

A North Korean ambassador in charge of Japanese affairs on Friday left Pyongyang for negotiations next week in Sweden with senior officials from Tokyo.

Mongolia Brief May 23, 2014

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Swiss Delegates Visit "One Window Service" Center Ulaanbaatar, May 23 (MONTSAME) In a scope of the working visit, the Swiss delegates led by Ms Denis Luthe, the Director for East Asia Department of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation /SDC/, visited a "One Window Service" center of the UB city's Chingeltei district on Thursday.

MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276) has dropped 8.955%. The last price is HK$0.183

[Dropping Stock] MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276)'s price dropped 8.955% at 11:50a.m .

Treacherous Triangle

This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been in China, looking to deepen ties between his country and his neighbor to the south.

Putin To Share His Economic Vision At Boycotted Forum

Russian President Vladimir Putin is to speak on May 23 at an international business forum in St. Petersburg that is being boycotted by the leaders of dozens of Western companies in response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its role in the Ukrainian crisis.

Inner Mongolia Yuan Xing Energy : Yuan Xing Energy to Invest CNY850mn in Multiuse Urea Project

SHENZHEN, May 23, SinoCast -- Inner Mongolia Yuan Xing Energy Co., Ltd. (SZSE: 000683) said the board decided to adjust use of supporting capital from major asset consolidations. CNY 850 million will be used for a 300,000-ton synthetic ammonia and 520,000-ton multi-use urea project of Xingan Mengboyuan Chemical Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Henan Zhongyuan Chemical Co., Ltd. The rest CNY 200 million will be used to replenish working capital.

Russia mulls Mongolia's accesion to CU free trade zone

MOSCOW, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Moscow and Ulan-Bator have been considering a free trade zone with the participation of Mongolia and the Customs Union (CU), Russian Minister of Economic Development Alexei Ulyukayev said Friday.

Mongolian bishop details steady growth of local Church

Ulan Bator, Mongolia, May 22, 2014 / 08:03 pm ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Bishop Wenceslao Padilla, prefect of Ulaanbaatar – the local Church covering all of Mongolia – spoke with Aid to the Church in Need earlier this month about the Church's growth in the country.

Chinese make international shearing debut

China made an encouraging debut in international shearing competition today as shearer Haishan Fu reached the semi-final of the Irish All Nations junior championship on the first day of the Golden Shears World Championships in Gorey, Ireland.

Russia and China seal historic $400bn gas deal

After 10 years of negotiations, Russia's Gazprom and China's CNPC have finally signed a historic gas deal which will provide the world's fastest growing economy with the natural gas it needs to keep pace for the next 30 years.

Senior figures from North Korea and U.S. meet for talks on

Government officials and private sector experts from North Korea and the United States will meet this Friday, to discuss ways to resume the six-party talks on ending North Korea's nuclear program.

N. Korean Missile Unit May Be Sanctioned Over Rodong Tests

A U.N. panel has reportedly advised sanctioning a North Korean military missile unit for its March test of a pair of Rodong ballistic missiles.

Guest post: will Mongolia default?

In November 2012, Mongolia issued US$1.5bn of five and 10-year sovereign debt – cutely called “Chinggis bonds” after the 13th century Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan.

Fort Collins residents head to chilly Mongolia

Three Fort Collins residents are about to think a Colorado winter is warm.

Minnesota Media Fails Hometown Man In Mongolia

It is a reasonable hope for citizens of any country that if they are working or traveling abroad and get into trouble, they will get help from their home country.

Mongolia Brief May 22, 2014

Number of Mongolians in Japanese Sumo Reached 28 Wrestlers May 22 (infomongolia.com) On May 11, 2014, the Natsu Basho or Grand Sumo Summer Tournament was started in Tokyo, and as of today, May 22, the Tournament is ongoing on its 12th day. This month’s completion is distinct, because three Yokozunas are competing same time, which was not recorded since 2001.

Centerra’s Mongolian ops crippled

TORONTO (miningweekly.com) – Canadian gold producer Centerra Gold this week reported that its Boroo mill, in Mongolia, would operate at about half its nameplate capacity for two weeks after the mill’s vacuum contractors broke.

Q&A: Xinjiang and tensions in China's restive far west

Hong Kong (CNN) -- China has once again been rocked by a violent attack targeting civilians after two SUVs plowed into people gathered at an open market in Urumqi, the capital of the western Chinese region of Xinjiang.

China calls for new Asian security structure based on group with Russia, Iran that excludes US

SHANGHAI – China's president called Tuesday for the creation of a new Asian structure for security cooperation based on a regional group that includes Russia and Iran and excludes the United States.

China treads carefully as it pursues influence

SHANGHAI (AP) - China is carrying on a high-stakes balancing act aimed at building influence and access to resources abroad without damaging ties with its most important economic partner - the United States.

Xinjiang Unrest: Impact on Regional Energy Security

China has been rocked by two knife attacks in recent months, both of which can be tied to bubbling dissatisfaction among the Uighur-populated far western autonomous region of Xinjiang which borders several Central Asian states as well as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Mongolia.

MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276) has significantly risen 23.256%. The last price is HK$0.212

[Rising Stock] MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276)'s price greatly went up 23.256% at 09:49a.m.

Mongolia Mining Report Q1 2014 C&M: Latest Mongolia mining industry analysis presented

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“Track 1.5” US-N. Korea talks being held in Mongolia

Talks featuring government figures and private sector experts suggest a turn toward dialogue by the North By Park Hyun, Washington correspondent and Gil Yun-hyung, Tokyo correspondent A “Track 1.5” meeting between North Korea and the US reportedly started in Mongolia on May 21.

UVM Dance Students Head to Mongolia in Cultural Exchange

With the mesmerizing rhythm of his marimba literally -- physically -- central to the new work “Tract,” D.

Mongolia profile

1206-63 - Following unification of the Mongol tribes, Genghis Khan launches a campaign of conquest. His sons and grandsons create the world's biggest land empire.

Mongolian agency reps visit Elko

ELKO — Mongolians looked in Elko this week for ideas for social programs.

A Conversation with Tsagaan Puntsag, Chief of Staff of the President of Mongolia

As The Asia Foundation recently marked its 20th anniversary in Mongolia , Country Representative Meloney Lindberg sat down with Tsagaan Puntsag, chief of staff of the President of Mongolia and former Asia Foundation grantee in the Government Palace to discuss the country’s growing economy and democratic transition.

Combating Trafficking in Persons: Sharing Experiences between Mongolia and Nepal

According to the U.S. Department of State’s most recent “ Trafficking in Persons Report ,” as many as 27 million men, women, and children are being trafficked worldwide.

Research and Markets: Global and Chinese Activated Carbon Industry Report 2014

DUBLIN--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d4hlg2/global_and ) has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Activated Carbon Industry Report, 2013-2016" report to their offering.

Mongolia Brief May 21, 2014 Part II

Foreign Minister Meets Swedish Ambassador Ulaanbaatar, May 21 (MONTSAME) The Minister of Foreign Affairs L.Bold Tuesday received Mr Lars Freden, the Concurrent Non-Resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Mongolia Tuesday.

China calls for new Asian security structure

SHANGHAI (AP) -- China's president called Tuesday for the creation of a new Asian structure for security cooperation based on a regional group that includes Russia and Iran and excludes the United States.

China shares rise on coal plans, outlook for local software firms

May 21 (Reuters) - China shares rose on Wednesday, led by coal stocks after a news report said the National Development and Reform Commission plans to establish two or three national markets for coal trading.

Acappella concert hits Beijing

An acappella concert "Beautiful Grasslands, Sweet Home," organized by the Publicity Department of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and the Ethnic Art Theatre of Inner Mongolia, presented a splendid performance at the Poly Theatre in Beijing on May 17.

MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276) has risen 5.298%. The last price is HK$0.159

[Rising Stock] MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276)'s price went up 5.298% at 02:32p.m .

MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276) has noticeably risen 12.583%. The last price is HK$0.17

[Rising Stock] MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276)'s price noticeably went up 12.583% at 03:58p.m .

Argun river in China's Inner Mongolia

The Argun river running along the China and Russian border in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has nurtured numerous wetlands in the region.

Show me the money! Strengthening EITI implementation in Mongolia

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a global coalition of governments, companies and civil society working together to improve openness and accountable management of revenues from extractives.

Mongolia Brief May 21, 2014

Minister of Justice Meets President of Federal Criminal Police Office Ulaanbaatar, May 20 (MONTSAME) The Minister of Justice Kh.Temuujin Tuesday received visiting Mr Jorg Ziercke, the president of the Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany (Bundeskriminalamt).

N. Korea's senior nuclear negotiator spotted in Beijing

A senior North Korean nuclear negotiator unexpectedly arrived Tuesday in Beijing, with diplomatic sources saying he is apparently on his way to Mongolia.

N. Korea's nuclear envoy to meet ex-U.S. officials in Mongolia

BEIJING, May 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's chief nuclear envoy is scheduled to hold an informal meeting with former U.S. government officials on the sidelines of an academic conference in Mongolia this week, a diplomatic source with knowledge of the matter said Wednesday.

New tours of wild west Mongolia

Yurt camps, vast, empty plains, wild ibex, rough roads, mud and the chance to join nomadic tribes in throat singing, horseriding and the time-honoured tradition of eagle hunting are features of new motorcycle expeditions to the ‘wild west’ of Mongolia in 2015 just released by Extreme Bike Tours.

MH370 book and films 'are heartless'

The wife of a Kiwi man on board Flight MH370 says the release of a book about the missing plane is "heartless" and too soon.

Stolen Skull of Long-Clawed, Ostrichlike Dinosaur Recovered

For decades, the dinosaur Deinocheirus has been known for its impressive reach, with arms and fingers that together measured more than 6 feet (2 meters) long, and claws with foot-long (32 centimeters) curves.

D.Byambasuren: We cannot complete a work we’ve tried to do for two years in 100 days

The following is an interview with former Prime Minister D.Byambasuren about current economic issues.

Russian servicemen to take part in int'l military drills in Mongolia

More than 65 units of military hardware belonging to troops of the Russian Eastern military district will take part in the active stage of a drill for liquidation of assumed "illegal armed formations" in the framework of international maneuvers "Selenga-2014", the press service of the Eastern Military District told ITAR-TASS, quoting an agreement reached by Russia and Mongolia in the second round of consultations on the joint maneuvers.

Who are the secret owners of political parties?

Who is the most influential person in Mongolia? For whom exactly does the authority make decisions for?

EBRD May Take Part in Serb Asset Sales If Conditions Are Right

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which invests in developing nations from Mongolia to Morocco , may take part in Serbian asset sales to help the economy as the country aims to join the European Union.

Still and Sparkling Wine Market in Mongolia: Databook to 2017 Mongolia Still and Sparkling Wine Market: New market data released

© companiesandmarkets.com 20.05.2014 18:20:02 - Still and Sparkling Wine Market in Mongolia: Databook to 2017 - a new market research report on companiesandmarkets.com

Mongolia Brief May 20, 2014 Part III

Who are the secret owners of political parties? May 20 (UB Post) Who is the most influential person in Mongolia? For whom exactly does the authority make decisions for? In order to answer these questions fully and accurately, we, the citizens, must at least be aware of who exactly is funding political parties that are producing authorities. In other words, we must know where political parties get their financing from.

Mongolia Growth Group Lays Groundwork for Strengthened Cash Flow

Calgary, Alberta CANADA, May 20, 2014 (Filing Services Canada via COMTEX) -- Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. (YAK - TSX Venture), ("MGG") or ("the Company") www.mongoliagrowthgroup.com , a real estate investment and development company participating in the dynamic growth of the Mongolian economy via ownership of institutional-quality commercial property assets in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, announces a re-alignment of its operating cost structure in North America and Mongolia with the goal of further improving cash flow.

Mongolian president invites Russia’s Putin in Mongolia and proposes to abolish visas

SHANGHAI, May 20. /ITAR-TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday met with his Mongolian counterpart Tsakhiagiin Elbergdorj to discuss issues of cooperation between the two countries, including in the area of transport.

Mongolia Brief May 20, 2014 Part II

Standing committee head meets senior teachers Ulaanbaatar, May 20 (MONTSAME) Head of the parliamentary Standing committee on social policy, education, culture and science D.Battsogt Monday received a delegation of senior teachers.

X-Men: Days of Future Past Meet BEAST

Meet BEAST, Skills: Genius, Superhuman, Claws…He’s BEAST. Professor X, Magneto, Wolverine and Storm arrive to find mutants hiding in Mongolia, where they plan to send Professor X back to 1973 to stop Mystique from killing Bolivar Trask, which triggered the Sentinel Program.

'Beautiful Grasslands, Sweet Home' acappella concert hits Beijing

On May 17, an acappella concert called "Beautiful Grasslands, Sweet Home," organized by the Publicity Department of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Party Committee and the Ethnic Art Theatre of Inner Mongolia, presented a splendid performance in Beijing Poly Theatre.

Is Ulaanbataar Running Out of Water?

Once known for its abundant and immaculate waters, the Tuul River flowing through Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbataar is rapidly shrinking.

Coal dominates, but China investing in wind, solar power

Chifeng, China — For nearly three decades, Zhang Jianjie worked at a coal-fired power plant in the gritty industrial city of Datong, where the air quality ranks as some of the most foul in all of China.

From Galway to Mongolia for CF

Six friends from Galway are driving to Mongolia to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Galway.

Nomadic Expeditions Launches New Collection of Trans-Siberian Railway Trips

Travelers yearning to cross two bucket-list adventures off their lists-crossing the Trans-Siberian Railway and traveling to Mongolia-can now do so with Nomadic Expeditions'new collection of Trans-Siberian Railway trips.

50 years of diplomatic relations, 10 years of development cooperation: Switzerland and Mongolia celebrate a double jubilee

Bern, 19.05.2014 - In 2014, Switzerland and Mongolia celebrate their 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of Swiss development cooperation in Mongolia.

Mongolia Brief May 20, 2014

Demo-Training on Safety for Tourists to Run Ulaanbaatar, May 19 (MONTSAME) A demonstration-training on ensuring safety for tourists to prevent accidents caused by disasters will be held Monday in the “Corporate-3” hotel, Ulaanbaatar.

Consolidation Services Inc recruits Emerging Market and Mongolia Investments Specialist Jorge Ramiro Monroy to its Advisory Board

Jorge Ramiro Monroy joins the Advisory Board of Consolidation Services to assist with the deployment of the Company's Hertz Equipment Rental franchise operations throughout Mongolia.

Shanghai tightens security ahead of CICA summit

SHANGHAI, May 19 -- Shanghai has tightened security as it prepares for the upcoming 4th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) to be attended by several heads of state and leaders of international organizations.

UNM graduate student to spend summer in Mongolia studying ancient horses

Anthropology graduate student William Taylor is spending his summer field season in Mongolia searching for information about how early inhabitants interacted with horses.

Mongolia Brief May 19, 2014 Part II

Premier informs on ‘100-day action plan’ in parliament Ulaanbaatar, May 19 (MONTSAME) Mongolia’s Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag informed in the parliament last Friday on the 100-day sprint plan to revive the economy of the nation.

The Iran you won’t hear about from Ottawa

Art DeFehr is a very successful Manitoba businessman whose unusual curiosity takes him to places most Canadians would not want to go.

Strange rocks in Lama Mountain

Lama Mountain National Forest Park is 187 kilometers from Yakeshi City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Scots charity fundraiser travels 6000 miles to kickstart new football season in Mongolia

A SCOTS charity fundraiser travelled almost 6000 miles to kick off the Mongolian Premier League’s new football season.

Infographic: 12 bizarre hangover cures

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X-Men: Days of Future Past Meet MYSTIQUE

Meet MYSTIQUE, Skills: Shapeshifting, superhuman agility, healing. Professor X, Magneto, Wolverine and Storm arrive to find mutants hiding in Mongolia, where they plan to send Professor X back to 1973 to stop Mystique from killing Bolivar Trask, which triggered the Sentinel Program.

President Xi meets Mongolian counterpart in Shanghai

The presidents of China and Mongolia have met in Shanghai. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj is visiting the Chinese financial hub to attend the CICA security summit.

Trade Mission Network Announces Mongolia Business Trade Mission for September 2-7, 2014

Washington, DC (PRWEB) May 19, 2014

Scots charity fundraiser treks 6000 miles from Glasgow to Mongolia to launch new football season

DAVID Scott, who has been Mongolia’s honorary consul in Scotland since 2011, was invited to be guest of honour at the launch.

China's Xi meets Mongolian president in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, May 19 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his Mongolian counterpart Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj in Shanghai on Monday.

Mongolia Brief May 19, 2014

Cabinet Meeting Resolutions in Brief: Saturday, May 17, 2014 May 19 (infomongolia.com) The regular Cabinet meeting of the Government was held on Saturday, May 17 and the following issues were discussed and some were resolved.

Iranian President, Chinese Counterpart to Meet on Thursday

"President Rouhani is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and attend a lunch banquet at the presidential palace on Thursday," Parviz Esmaili, head of the public relations department of Iran’s Presidential Office, said on Sunday.

India to have low key participation at CICA summit in Shanghai

With a new government yet to take office, India will have a low key participation at a key conference on regional security in Asia being held in Shanghai this week and will be attended by leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

China's pollution concerns experts around the world

HEXIGTEN QI, China — The new coal plant here is an industrial fortress of boilers, tanks and towers that stretches across a lonely plateau in Inner Mongolia. 

Robert Friedland Reports 1st Quarter for Ivanhoe Mines : Govind Friedland Files Prospectus for GoviEx Uranium

Junior mining companies are having a tough time in these deflationary times. Robert Friedland ’s Ivanhoe Mines is a junior mining company with a difference, however, since it is backed by the extremely successful entrepreneur who found such major ore deposits in the past as the Voisey’s Bay nickel prospect and the Turquoise Hill copper and gold play in Mongolia.

John Ivison: To the governor-general, Genghis Khan isn’t so much a genocidal warlord as a ‘purveyor of knowledge and enlightenment’

Genghis Khan has garnered bad press over the past 800 years, largely on account of being one of history’s most destructive and genocidal warlords.

Insanity is Doing the Same Thing Over and Over and...

Last September, we learned of the existence of numerous Chinese 'ghost towns,' entire cities of towering apartment blocks and sprawling shopping malls that are virtually devoid of life.

Clearing the Smog: Media Err on Israeli Pollution

Last week, Ynetnews , an English-language Israeli news site, published an article (“Who report: Israel ranks 12th in air pollution”) claiming:

Rare foal is a mare’s day gift at Werribee Open Range Zoo

A MOTHER’S Day miracle has unfolded again at Werribee Open Range Zoo.

Surabaya chosen to host Asian Fashion Week 2014

Surabaya , capital of the province of East Java , has been chosen to host the Asian Fashion Week 2014 which is scheduled to take place from 15th to 18th August 2014 at the Ciputra World, Surabaya.

Mongolian kids get their own place to learn

The students, neatly turned out in sky-blue uniforms, chant from their textbooks.

Mongolia Brief May 16, 2013 Part II

President to participate in CICA Summit Ulaanbaatar, May 16 (MONTSAME) The President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj will take part in the 4th Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Summit to be held on May 20-21 in Shanghai, China.

China Miner Hoax: Article Saying Chinese Miner Cheung Wai Found Alive After 17 Years Underground Keeps on Going

A fake news story saying Cheung Wai, a Chinese miner, was found after spending 17 years underground keeps going.

REVIEW: 'A Kind of Dream,' by Kelly Cherry

‘When did her home become Wisconsin?” asks a character in “A Kind of Dream.”

Author Diane Duca to speak this Monday

EPIC Writing Group welcomes author Diane Duca, PhD , this Monday at 11 a.m. in the Edmonds Library.

Flight MH370 relatives meet again in Beijing to get search update from airline

More than 100 relatives of the 154 missing Chinese passengers on board Malaysia Airlines flight 370 met in Beijing last week seeking news of the hunt for the airliner.

Infant Formula Milk Powder Industry in China 2018 Analysis & Forecast Research Report Now Available at ReportsnReports.com

(PR Web Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 18, 2014 Before the accident of melamine in 2008, the domestic brands have controlled 70% of the market share.

Pu Guonu, 75, China: Coping alone

North-East Asia is one of the fastest ageing parts of the world.

Ukraine Crisis Hits Economies in Region, EBRD Says

WARSAW—The escalating confrontation between Ukraine and Russia is inflicting severe pain on both economies and risks derailing the recovery in Eastern Europe and parts of the former Soviet Union this year, the region's leading development bank said Wednesday.

Beijing detains 39 Mongol protesters in latest unrest to hit region

BEIJING — The Chinese police have detained at least 39 ethnic Mongol herders protesting over land rights in the northern Chinese region of Inner Mongolia, a United States-based rights group said yesterday, in the latest incident of unrest in the coal-rich region.

Xanadu Mines to acquire Mongolia porphyry copper-gold project

Xanadu Mines (ASX: XAM) is proceeding with the acquisition of a 90% interest in the Kharmagtai advanced porphyry copper-gold exploration project in Mongolia for US$14 million from Turquoise Hill Resources.

Mongolia: wealth share in focus

Uneven distribution of the proceeds of Mongolia's booming mining industry takes centre stage in parliamentary election.

In risky tradeoff, China cuts smog but raises carbon output

Hexigten Qi, China — The new coal plant here is an industrial fortress of boilers, tanks and towers that stretches across a lonely plateau in Inner Mongolia.

Entree Gold reports 1.2 million USD net loss in first quarter 2014

Entree Gold Inc. announced this week that it filed its interim operational and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

Kh.Damdin: A movie is not an amusement that kills time

The following is an interview with state honored director Kh.Damdin, who directed “Red Flag”, “Camp’s Friends” and “Unforgettable Autumn”.

Two Mongolian intangible cultural heritages officially inscribed by UNESCO

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO L.Bold handed over the official Conventions for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage to Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism Ts.Oyungerel on Wednesday.

Greenfield cement plant opens in Selenge Province

The largest cement plant in Mongolia opened its doors in Khutul soum of Selenge Province on Wednesday, introducing dry-method greenfield processing which is easier on power consumption and the environment.

Has The Squamish 'Sasquatch' Been Identified?

A White Rock man believes he may be the "Sasquatch" caught on a viral video filmed by wildlife biologist Myles Lamont while hiking Tricouni Peak in the Tantalus mountain range near Squamish, B.C. more than two years ago.

Kyrgyzstan’s president flies to China with state visit

The President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev today flies to China with the state visit.

Anti-terror response drills held across China

Faced with a rise in terror activity, a number of province-level regions in China, including Xinjiang, Beijing, Guangdong and Yunnan, have carried out anti-terror drills since March.

Philippines: Study finds increased LGBT tolerance but abuse persists

A study , funded by the United Nations Development Programme and the US Agency for International Development, released on May 12 has found that queer people are increasingly being either tolerated or accepted in the Philippines, but hate crimes remain a pervasive problem.

John Ivison: To the governor-general, Genghis Khan isn’t so much a genocidal warlord as a ‘purveyor of knowledge and enlightenment’

Genghis Khan has garnered bad press over the past 800 years, largely on account of being one of history’s most destructive and genocidal warlords.

China Urges Vietnam to Stop Disrupting Drilling Operation

Ouyang Yujing, Director-general of Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs at China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, delivered a speech on Friday.

Put MH370 back on the flight board – Lokman Mustafa

The atmosphere at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) belies the fact that the aviation industry has yet to answer several pertinent questions surrounding the disappearance of Malaysia Airline flight MH370 bound for Beijing.

Americans Celebrating Our LGBT Victories Need To Be More Cognizant That Elsewhere, Repression Is Winning

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia (and Transphobia). A reminder to the US LGBT community: Things aren’t so great out there.

Ivanhoe shares hit by funding uncertainty for DRC copper projects

Africa-focused project developer Ivanhoe Mines said on Thursday that it does not have enough money to continue development at its two base metals projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), unless it received a significant cash injection before the end of the current quarter.

Mongolia in a 100-day sprint to revive economy

In May the Mongolian government continued its efforts to make amends with investors and restore the lustre to its once prosperous economy.

Iron ore price crashes to $100 on China steel crisis

Benchmark iron ore fell 2% on Thursday to its lowest level since September 2012 when the steelmaking raw material spent two weeks below $100 a tonne.

USC Dornsife PhD students share their setbacks and successes

The Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony held exclusively for USC Dornsife recipients took place May 15 at Howard Jones Field.

TEDA Successfully Performed the First Cryoballoon Ablation Surgery of Atrial Fibrillation

TIANJIN, China, May 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital (hereinafter referred to as "TEDA") successfully performed the cryoballoon ablation surgery of atrial fibrillation (AF) on two AF patients.

Two Inner Mongolian Exiles Deported to China

Mongolia has repatriated two exiles from neighboring China’s restive Inner Mongolia region after they planned to join public calls against the deportation of a fellow exile who is a prominent anti-China dissident, a U.S.-based rights group said Friday.

Mongolia Growth Group - All Structures In Place For A Good Run

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Int’l community continues to condemn China’s encroachment on Vietnam’s EEZ

VietNamNet Bridge – The international community has continually expressed concern over China’s illegal placement of Haiyang Shiyou 981 in Vietnam’s waters.

Kansas City artist gains support from Kickstarter to fund film and book project

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City artist is receiving help from all over the world to fund a special project.

QKL Stores Inc. Announces First Quarter 2014 Financial Results

-- 1Q14 Revenue Decreased by 11.4% to $86.0 million from $97.1 million in 1Q13 -- -- 1Q14 Gross Profit Decreased by 12.0% to $14.7 million from $16.6 million in 1Q13 -

Ningxia explores tourism market in Australia and New Zealand

The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region took part in the “Ancient Great Wall in Beautiful China” promotional activity in New Zealand and Australia, and participated in an opening ceremony held in Auckland on May 10.

Svay Rieng back to title fight

Defending Metfone C-League champions Svay Rieng will be anxious to get out of their rather clumpy domestic campaign so far when they face Western University on Saturday at the Old Stadium after making an early exit from the group stage of the AFC President’s Cup in Mongolia more than a week ago.

China Environment secures 8 contracts worth RMB 166.8million

China Environment Limited announced that it has secured a total of 8 contracts worth RMB 166.8million.

Survival Guide: Grave Sights

My team drove four days west from Ulaanbaatar toward the western border, near Kazakhstan, to work at an ancient burial site—almost a thousand miles through Mongolia’s central steppes, the Gobi, and the Altay Mountains.

China Metallurgical : HTC Digs New Deal on Furnace Combustion System in Inner Mongolia

The Industrial Furnace Company of Huatian Engineering & Technology Corporation of MCC (HTC) was awarded with a manufacturing contract by Andritz (China) Co., Ltd. on May 13, 2014.

Globo's Tangled Hearts Gets Picked Up in Mongolia

SÃO PAULO: Globo’s telenovela Tangled Hearts is slated to debut in Mongolia this summer.

Xanadu Mines to acquire Mongolia porphyry copper-gold project

Xanadu Mines (ASX: XAM) is proceeding with the acquisition of a 90% interest in the Kharmagtai advanced porphyry copper-gold exploration project in Mongolia for US$14 million from Turquoise Hill Resources.

Mongolia Brief May 15, 2014 Part II

Khotol Cement Plant increases capacity four times Ulaanbaatar, May 15 (MONTSAME) During his working visit to northern Selenge and Darkhan-Uul provinces, the Prime Minister of Mongolia N.Altankhuyag attended an opening ceremony of the Khotol cement plant in Selenge province on Thursday.

China burning and consuming most of the world’s coal

China’s coal consumption has grown rapidly in recent years, and is now far larger than anything the world has ever seen, with more than 3.2 billion tonnes per year, almost as much per year as all other countries combined, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed Wednesday.

Turquoise Hill Considers Sale of SouthGobi Coal Unit

Vancouver-based Turquoise Hill Resources is considering the sale of its stake in SouthGobi Resources Ltd. (SGQ), Kay Priestly, chief executive of Turquoise Hill, said during a conference call on Tuesday.

WSJ Archives: 25 Years Ago, Mikhail Gorbachev Arrives in Beijing

On June 4, China will mark the 25th anniversary of the violent suppression of pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square — an event that shocked TV audiences around the world, made global pariahs of the country’s top leaders and set a precedent for decades of iron-fisted reactions to political dissent.

Ivanhoe warns of funding crunch at two mines in Congo

* To spend almost all working capital on South Africa mine * Q1 net loss $48.8 mln vs $ 42.4 mln year earlier * Shares fall as much as 7 percent (Adds analyst comments, updates shares)

Time Is Running Out for the World’s Rarest Bear — the Gobi Bear

In the southern third of Mongolia in the Gobi Desert lives the rarest bear in the world — the Gobi bear , also referred to as the Gobi grizzly, or called by its name in Mongolian, Mazaalai.

Toyota Camry Solara SLE Convertible

To some—inhabitants of Outer Mongolia, for example, or the car-starved citizens of Cuba—this Toyota droptop will look like a sports car.

Gov. Dennis Daugaard Travels To China For SD Business

Governor Dennis Daugaard is on his third trip to China to develop business contacts and spark economic development. This time, he took nine South Dakota companies with him to form relationships with Chinese Companies.

Russia to advance Yak-130 aircraft to Mongolia, Vietnam, Latin America

MOSCOW, May 15. /ITAR-TASS/. Russia is seeking to advance its Yak-130 aircraft to Mongolia, Vietnam and Latin America, Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) Director Alexander Fomin told ITAR-TASS on Thursday, May 15.

Ukraine crisis could mean less lending for Russia, more to Eastern Europe: EBRD

WARSAW (Reuters) - Lending to Russia by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development could drop as the economy slows, the bank's head said on Thursday, while it may step up loans to countries at risk of economic damage from the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

China builds world's largest enclosed coal logistics park

A major coal stock piling ground in Inner Mongolia will soon become dust free, as construction of the world's largest enclosed coal logistics park started on Thursday.

Catholics in Mongolia: Steady growth in difficult territory

ACN News: Thursday, 15th May 2014 – MONGOLIA Catholics in Mongolia: Steady growth in difficult territory

Mongolian hard rockers Hanggai are riffing on their traditions

Think Mongolian rock and you might picture the freezing, windswept crags overlooking the vast grasslands that mark this small, sparsely populated country sat ­between two giants, ­China and ­Russia.

Mongolia Brief May 15, 2014

Parliamentarian Kh.Battulga is No Longer as Minister for Industry and Agriculture of Mongolia May 15 (infomongolia.com) At the plenary session of the State Great Khural (Parliament) held on May 15, 2014, one of the issues to revise was dismissing the Minister for Industry and Agriculture of Mongolia, MP Khaltmaa BATTULGA from Minister’s post at his request.

Sumo champ should teach young Kazakhs not just the moves but also about the decorum he lacked

In the late 1990s the Japanese Sumo Association became alarmed about a drop in interest in the sport.

The Mongolian Dream: B.Munkhdul

B.Munkhdul, 30, is the Founder and CEO of Cover Mongolia.

Advancing Women Business Leadership in Mongolia

While Mongolia has made important strides in achieving gender equality, it still has a long way to go when it comes to parity between women and men in business.

South Dakota businesses in China for week of trade meetings make 1 deal, work on more

PIERRE, South Dakota — Delegates on South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard's third trade mission to China have closed one deal and others are in the works, Daugaard said in a Wednesday call from Shanghai.

CORRECT: Turquoise Hill Considers Sale of SouthGobi Coal Unit

(Corrects Turquoise Hill’s stake in SouthGobi in first bullet point, in story published yesterday)

South Dakota delegation makes China trade deal

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Delegates on South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard's third trade mission to China have closed one deal and others are in the works, Daugaard said in a Wednesday call from Shanghai.

Daugaard Visits Inner Mongolia

The governor of South Dakota and other leaders are in China this week on a trade mission.

The Mongolian Dream: Borozenets Tatiana Leonidovna

Borozenets Tatiana Leonidovna, 51, is a Russian teacher at the Mongolian University of Science and Technology.

The Mongolian Dream: Tserenbaljid Choinzongompil

Tserenbaljid Choinzongompil, 70, is retired.

Consolidation Services Inc Recruits Mongolia expert Lewis Marks to its Advisory Board

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (PRWEB) May 14, 2014

In April, eastern Russia and Mongolia got roasted like a Christmas turkey

Here in America, we've had a relatively cold winter. April's temperature measurements were only about average.

Mongolia Brief May 14, 2014 Part II

Standing committees approve minister’s resignation request Ulaanbaatar, May 14 (MONTSAME) A joint meeting of two standing committees on Agriculture and on Economy approved Wednesday the resignation request of Industry and Agriculture Minister Kh.Battulga.

Czech scientists make discovery in Gobi Desert

Biologists have found a new photosynthetic bacterium in China’s Inner Mongolia region

Glimpse of Xiaozhuang Cultural Tourism Zone in Inner Mongolia

Photo shows the Prince Darhan's mansion in Xiaozhuang Cultural Tourism Zone in Tongliao, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Touchdown! Space Station Crew Returns to Earth

Three crewmembers of the International Space Station have returned safely to Earth, ending their six-month orbital mission.

EBRD cuts growth forecasts in half, warns of Russian recession

(Reuters) - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development slashed its regional growth forecasts in half on Wednesday and warned of damage to the world economy if the crisis in Ukraine sends Russia into recession.

The Mongolian Dream: Namjil Sodnom

Namjil Sodnom, 56, is an English Language Instructor at the National University of Mongolia who has devoted 24 years of her life to teaching students English. She is the mother of two kids and currently lives with her husband.

Hinggan League, an Inner Mongolian paradise

Endowed with rich natural resources and charming scenery, Hinggan League, in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has become increasingly widely-known after President Xi Jinping visited the region on Jan. 26, 2014.

State support for the cashmere sector

If Mongolia can export cashmere as an end product, we can earn benefits of 1.9 to 2.9 trillion MNT every year, say specialists.

Asia Frontier Capital hires analyst for Southeast Asia, Mongolia

Asia Frontier Capital (AFC), a Hong Kong-based fund management company that specialises in investing in Asian frontier markets, has hired Scott Osheroff from Pathfinder Capital Management as a research analyst for Southeast Asia and Mongolia.

The Mongolian Dream: Oyun-Erdene Duinkhersuren

Oyun-ErdeneDuinkhersuren, 24, is a housewife and lives with her husband and child.

Mongolia Brief May 14, 2014

Working Group Officials Hear Views from Parties without Seats Ulaanbaatar, May 14 (MONTSAME) A working group chaired by a Vice Speaker L.Tsog Tuesday received authorities of political parties without seats at parliament.

The Mongolian Dream: Oyun-Erdene Duinkhersuren

Oyun-ErdeneDuinkhersuren, 24, is a housewife and lives with her husband and child.

The Mongolian Dream: Namjil Sodnom

Namjil Sodnom, 56, is an English Language Instructor at the National University of Mongolia who has devoted 24 years of her life to teaching students English.

The Mongolian Dream: Lkhagvadorj Enkhbat

Lkhagvadorj Enkhbat, 27, is an artist. He lives with his wife and two children. He focuses on alcoholism and depicts it in his artwork.

The Mongolian Dream: Gan-ErdeneJargalsaikhan

Gan-ErdeneJargalsaikhan, 25, is an unemployed graduate of the Music and Dance College

Erdene Closes Private Placement

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/13/14 -- Erdene Resource Development Corp. (TSX: ERD) (" Erdene " or "Company"), is pleased to announce that it has closed its non-brokered private placement financing with the issuance of 4,284,500 units ("Units") priced at $0.16 per Unit for gross proceeds of $685,520 ("Private Placement").

Upgraded Research Report on Deckers

On May 9, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Deckers Outdoor Corp. ( DECK - Analyst Report ), following its transition period results for the three-months ended Mar 31, 2014.

Rio Tinto’s (NYSE:RIO) Chief See Good Times Ahead

The world’s 2nd largest miner Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) sees the bad times for the industry coming to an end and says its top management will soon stop focusing on cost cuts to make room for growth alternatives.

In Sun Xun’s Art, Dragons Greet a Brave New World

Dueling red dragons, at the center of artist Sun Xun’s new show in Hong Kong, tell the story of Chinese politics and power struggles – without naming names.

Little Sheep Announces Grand Opening of Honolulu Location

HONOLULU, HI--(Marketwired - May 12, 2014) - Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot -- the international restaurant made famous by its unique fondue-style cuisine from Inner Mongolia -- is opening its first Hawaii location on Friday, May 16th at Honolulu's Ward Centers with a celebratory grand opening party starting at 6:30 p.m.

Clean Energy Solutions Center, IRENA Partner to Support Renewable Energy Policy Advice Network (REPAN)

SEOUL, Korea, May 13, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The Clean Energy Solutions Center, an initiative of the Clean Energy Ministerial, and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have formalized a collaboration that will help accelerate the global deployment of renewable energy.

Stolen dinosaur head reveals weird hybrid species

Palaeontologists have recovered the stolen head and feet of one of the world's weirdest dinosaurs.

Gov. Daugaard meeting with Asian leaders to increase trade

Governor Daugaard is in Asia this week, working to expand South Dakota's export markets.

Inner Mongolia to stimulate sluggish coal market - report

Chinese media reported the government of Inner Mongolia will roll out measures to stimulate the sluggish coal market.

Ukraine Crisis Weighs on East Europe as EBRD Meets

Russia , the biggest recipient of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development cash, may choke off eastern Europe’s recovery should sanctions meant to end the bloody standoff in Ukraine send it into recession.

Gallery: Mongolia Bike Challenge–Stage 4

Stage Four of the Genco Mongolia Bike Challenge presented by Orbea began from the camp at 2000 meters in the Khan Khentii Mountains and ended in the Berkh Mountains along the Kherlen River.

Inside the 16 May edition

A wind of discontent is blowing through Europe, and not just in the eastern regions of Ukraine.

Journey Fellowship Church in Slidell helps Mongolian girl receive lifesaving heart surgery

Three-year-old Suvd-Erdene, "Suvda," and her aunt are traveling to New Orleans from Mongolia so Suvda can receive lifesaving heart surgery.

Turquoise Hill Announces Financial Results and Review of Operations for the First Quarter of 2014

Turquoise Hill Announces Financial Results and Review of Operations for the First Quarter of 2014 VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - May 12, 2014) - Turquoise Hill Resources (NYSE: TRQ) (TSX: TRQ) (NASDAQ: TRQ) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

Banks to keep backing expansion of Mongolia's Oyu Tolgoi mine

(Recasts with funding commitments for Oyu Tolgoi)

Mongolia Brief May 13, 2014 Part II

Foremost soums receive prizes Ulaanbaatar, May 13 (MONTSAME) The Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag Tuesday granted prizes to authorities of Dornod aimag’s Dashbalbar, Tov aimag’s Jargalant, Arkhangai aimag’s Erdenemandal and Khovd aimag’s Uyench soums that are selected as the foremost soums of this year.

It's not the Beatles... But you simply won't believe it!

In the 50 years since The Beatles first reached Number 1 in the UK charts, their music has never been eclipsed, their image has never faded, and they continue to attract new fans with each coming generation.

Top five ways for public servants to escape Joe Hockey after the federal budget

Sick of Canberra? Tired of all the talk about the federal budget? Are the hipsters in Braddon making you feel too old?

Shanghai index lower as coal and metal stocks drop

Shanghai stocks retreated on Tuesday morning, dragged down by coal and non-ferrous metal producers.

'The idea I had a harem is madness - I only slept with three of the women who share my Spanish holiday home

A British oil tycoon accused of keeping a harem of models in his Spanish villa insists he has been framed as part of a plot to steal thousands of his possession worth £2million.

McCully announces next Ambassador to China

May 13, 2014 (Menafn - M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has today named John McKinnon QSO as New Zealand's next Ambassador to China.

Nobody's home: China's VACANT PROPERTY rate soars

China has about 10.2 million units of empty housing, and that number could rise by 3 to 4 million a year, according to Credit Lyonnais Securities Asia Ltd.

Royal Windsor Horse Show starts tomorrow

More than 100 showing classes are set to be enjoyed by spectators at this year's Royal Windsor Horse Show, which begins tomorrow.

Mongolia Brief May 13, 2014

Consumer commodity price increased by 12.3% May 13 (business-mongolia.com) According to the National Statistics Committee, price of consumer goods increased by 1% from a month ago and 12.3% from last year.

British millionaire denies claims he kept 'harem' of model lovers against their will

A British multi-millionaire accused of keeping a harem of model lovers against their will insisted he had been framed as part of an elaborate robbery ruse.

Millionaire accused of luring women into harem hell

A British millionaire accused of fathering seven children with a harem of aspiring models he kept against their will has been arrested.

British millionaire 'fathered seven children with models he kept in Costa del Sol harem against their will'

A British millionaire accused of fathering seven children with aspiring models he kept against their will in a Costa del Sol harem has been arrested by Spanish police.

Rice Versus Wheat - Psychologists Say That Explains Why Communism Is Popular In China

The anti-wheat movement is a popular health fad in America and critics of that staple now have a new weapon in their culture war - ditching it makes people more cooperative.

Fossils of the Flaming Cliffs

The Gobi Desert of Central Asia is one of the earth's desolate places. Its million square kilometer

China-led Asia Bank Project Shuns Japan, India

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Japan and India have been left out in the discussions about China-led project Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), which was held on the first night of the Asian Development Bank's yearly meeting which was held in Kazakhstan this month.

Inaugural Sound of Dragon festival covers a great deal of sonic ground

We went to China last weekend—and also to Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Tehran, Mongolia, Madras, two imaginary African locales, and the heart of the sun.

Mongolian hot pot restaurant opens Friday

The Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot restaurant chain will open its first Hawaii location Friday at Ward Center.

'Made in USA' Export Gospel Spreads to Small Businesses

A mid-sized Pennsylvania company is shipping building materials to Mongolia. A Tennessee business is ramping up patterned glass production, destined for churches and homes in South America and Europe.

Consolidation Services Inc recruits former Hertz Equipment Rental operations specialist Brad Siniscalchi to its Advisory Board

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, May 12, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) --

Inner Mongolia Dissident Facing Deportation Threatens Self-Immolation

A prominent dissident from Inner Mongolia facing deportation from neighboring Mongolia, where he has lived in self-exile for more than two decades, has threatened to self-immolate rather than accept a forced return to China, a U.S.-based rights group said Monday.

Mongolia Brief May 12, 2014 Part III

Stock exchange news for May 12 Ulaanbaatar, May 12 (MONTSAME) At the Stock Exchange trades held Monday, a total of 27 thousand and 736 shares of 29 JSCs were traded costing MNT 45 million 531 thousand and 904.00.

Heavy rains collapse wall, killing 18 workers in Qingdao

Heavy rains have wreaked havoc on transit systems and caused damage to homes in several regions of China, including Qingdao, Shandong province, where 18 people died when a wall collapsed on them.

Gov. Daugaard meeting with Asian leaders to increase trade

Governor Daugaard is in Asia this week, working to expand South Dakota's export markets.

More businesses exporting 'Made in USA' again

One bet on the economy is that American manufacturing is staging a comeback.

Hawaii-based NEAEF a Respected Player in International Affairs

Sometimes, we’re so used to thinking of Hawaii as an economic and political backwater that we forget the Islands have a key role to play in the Pacific Basin.

Stolen dinosaur head reveals weird hybrid species

Palaeontologists have recovered the stolen head and feet of one of the world's weirdest dinosaurs.

MIAT welcomes new plane

MIAT Mongolian Airlines welcomed a fresh-out of the factory Boeing 737-800 on Saturday at Chinggis Khaan International Airport.

Little Sheep Announces Grand Opening of Honolulu Location

HONOLULU, HI -- (Marketwired) -- 05/12/14 -- Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot -- the international restaurant made famous by its unique fondue-style cuisine from Inner Mongolia -- is opening its first Hawaii location on Friday, May 16th at Honolulu's Ward Centers with a celebratory grand opening party starting at 6:30 p.m.

'Made in USA' Export Gospel Spreads to Small Businesses

A mid-sized Pennsylvania company is shipping building materials to Mongolia.

China’s thirsty coal industry guzzles precious water

HEXIGTEN QI, China — On a bitter cold day in Inner Mongolia, the grasslands here hold an unexpected sight: a shallow lake so warm that the surface is shrouded in steam.

Renewable-energy source slow to wean China off coal

CHIFENG, China — For nearly three decades, Zhang Jianjie worked at a coal-fired power plant in the gritty industrial city of Datong, where the air quality ranks as some of the most foul in all of China.

Consolidation Services Inc recruits former Hertz Equipment Rental operations specialist Brad Siniscalchi to its Advisory Board

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (PRWEB) May 12, 2014

Inner Mongolia Dissident Facing Deportation Threatens Self-Immolation

A prominent dissident from Inner Mongolia facing deportation from neighboring Mongolia, where he has lived in self-exile for more than two decades, has threatened to self-immolate rather than accept a forced return to China, a U.S.-based rights group said Monday.

Mongolia Brief May 12, 2014 Part II

Ministry of Mining to organize "Open Day" Ulaanbaatar, May 12 (MONTSAME) The Ministry of Mining is planned to organize an “Open Day” to advertise actions of geology, mining and petroleum spheres in Chinggis Square on May 17.

Caturday - Panthera uncia Edition

It's a day late, but I promise you all that it's worth it!

Network meeting of South Asia ozone officers to be held in Sri Lanka from May 27 -30

May 12, Colombo: Meeting of the South Asia Network of Ozone Officers will be held from May 27 -30 at the Grand Oriental Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Crown Point announces commencement of drilling operations at Tierra del Fuego, Argentina and completion plans for the La Hoyada x-1 exploration well

BEIJING, May 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Topsoe gained two COG (Coke Oven Gas)-SNG (Substitute Natural Gas)-LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) contracts.

A Divide and Conquer ‘Gaffe’

Journalist Michael Kinsley is the namesake for the Kinsley Gaffe . In a 1988 interview he said: “A gaffe is when a politician tells the truth – some obvious truth he isn’t supposed to say.”

World’s Urban Air Quality Going From Bad to Worse

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 12, 2014 (ENS) – Air quality in cities worldwide fails to meet World Health Organization guidelines for safe levels, putting millions at greater risk of respiratory disease, lung cancer and other serious, long-term health problems, the health agency said, releasing new data this week.

Traders Hotel, Dubai participates in Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2014

Traders Hotel, Dubai participated in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2014 held from 5 to 8 May 2014 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Seoul eyes conferences to promote Northeast Asia peace initiative

May 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is seeking to hold two international conferences in October as part of efforts to implement President Park Geun-hye's policy for promoting peace in Northeast Asia, sources said Monday.

Mongolian circus artiste makes it to Mollywood

After winning both National and State awards for his debut venture, North 24 Kaatham, filmmaker Anil Radhakrishnan Menon is ready with his next outing.

Mongolian sunken ship likely from Pyongyang

The Mongolia-flagged vessel that sank earlier this month in waters off South Korea while sailing from the North to China was owned by a company in Hong Kong, Seoul officials said, raising suspicion that the ship could be part of the regime’s attempt to evade UN sanctions banning any illicit trade of weapons, luxury goods or other related material.

Cuba hosts Russian-led bank meeting

CUBA STANDARD — Joining a Russian-led effort, Cuba hosted a two-day meeting of the International Investment Bank (IIB) in Havana.

Sinovac to Host Conference Call to Report First Quarter 2014 Unaudited Financial Results

BEIJING, May 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinovac Biotech Ltd. ( SVA ), a leading provider of biopharmaceutical products in China, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014, after market closes on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 EDT.

Denison Mines Corp. (DML) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.02 EPS

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Denison Mines Corp. (TSE:DML) announced its earnings results on Monday. The company reported ($0.03) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.01) by $0.02, Analyst Ratings Network reports.

Mongolian girl to receive life saving surgery in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - A three year old girl arrives in New Orleans from Mongolia, for a life saving medical procedure not available in her home country.

Mongolia Brief May 12, 2014

Merit Athlete M.Urantsetseg Wins Gold Medal from Judo Grand Slam Baku 2014 in The Women’s 48 Kg May 12 (infomongolia.com) The 2014 Judo Grand Slam Baku was organized in Azerbaijan, where 157 male and 90 female judokas from 41 countries have competed on May 09-11, 2014.

Mongolia Brief May 9, 2014 Part III

MIAT welcomes new plane May 11 (UB Post) MIAT Mongolian Airlines welcomed a fresh-out of the factory Boeing 737-800 on Saturday at Chinggis Khaan International Airport.

18 Dead, 3 injured when wall collapses due to rain in eastern China

A wall collapsed due to heavy rains, killing 18 people and injuring three others at a recycling plant in Qingtao, a city on China's eastern coast.

Wordwise: Of dessert and desert

An end-of-meal sweet treat termed "dessert" (a) originated as a word from the notion of such following the main course plates being cleared away or "taken out of service."

British millionaire Shoja Shojai ‘fathered seven children with harem of women he held against their will in Spain’

A BRITISH millionaire accused of fathering seven children with a harem of aspiring models he kept against their will has been arrested.

The flight of the flamingo

There's still time to catch some highlights of the bird migratory season.

Topsoe's TREMP(TM) Methanation Technology in Coke Oven Gas Comprehensive Implementation Receives Re-affirmation

BEIJING, May 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Topsoe gained two COG (Coke Oven Gas)-SNG (Substitute Natural Gas)-LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) contracts.

The real North Korean threat

There is a terrible danger lurking just over the Korean Peninsula's demilitarized zone that threatens the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and Northeast Asia.

China Luxuriates in African Chocolate, Wine

FRANSCHHOEK, South Africa—In the evening shadows of Franschhoek Mountain, 240 tipsy Chinese foot soldiers celebrated their success pitching Africa's fine farm products to the Chinese consumer.

Kenyan young man embarks on aeronautic dream in China

BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Verifying a friend request through WeChat, a Chinese version of WhatsApp Messenger, on a black Chinese Xiaomi smartphone, David Gerald Kyalo appears more Chinese than others here in the way he lives his life.

Old Grey Goose to perform in Mongolia

The U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State announced that they will introduce an arts envoy to Mongolia, Old Grey Goose International.

In the bowels of giant making

“You are going to Mongolia? You must be crazy!”

Mongolian sunken ship likely from Pyongyang

The Mongolia-flagged vessel that sank earlier this month in waters off South Korea while sailing from the North to China was owned by a company in Hong Kong, Seoul officials said, raising suspicion that the ship could be part of the regime’s attempt to evade UN sanctions banning any illicit trade of weapons, luxury goods or other related material.

Petro Matad update on results of seismic study in central Mongolia

Petro Matad gave an update on its operations, results of the interpretation of the 220 kilometers of seismic acquired over Blocks IV and V, located in central Mongolia, and the continuing farm-out process.

e-Mongolia

A historic opportunity to achieve great development can be seized if countries like Mongolia, which have a small population but large territory, can truly utilize the cyberspace we have today.

Mongolia Brief May 9, 2014 Part II

J.Batzandan MP turns 40 Ulaanbaatar, May 9 (MONTSAME) The Speaker of the State Great Khural Z.Enkhbold Friday received J.Batzandan MP to pay tribute to him on his 40th birthday.

No kidding, T. rex's Chinese cousin Pinocchio rex packed a big bite

Its nickname may sound funny - Pinocchio rex - but it probably would not have been wise to laugh at this strange, long-snouted cousin of the famous meat-eating dinosaur T. rex: it could easily have eaten you alive.

The curious case of YouTube

I never knew that Erna Sack , the German nightingale, existed — until I heard her on YouTube.

Iranian Man 'Posed as Oil Executive' in Marbella to Lure Women into Sexual Slavery

An Iranian man posed as an oil tycoon with contacts in the fashion industry to lure young women to his Marbella mansion where he subjected them to years of sexual slavery.

Dupuy: A divide and conquer ‘gaffe’

Journalist Michael Kinsley is the namesake for the Kinsley Gaffe. In a 1988 interview he said: “A gaffe is when a politician tells the truth — some obvious truth he isn’t supposed to say.”

Mongolia Brief May 9, 2014

Indian Ambassador India Hands Credentials Ulaanbaatar, May 9 (MONTSAME) Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Mongolia Somnath Ghosh presented Thursday his credentials to the President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj.

Miners’ time to rejoice: Rio Tinto hints at imminent end of downturn

World’s second largest miner Rio Tinto (ASX, LON, NYSE:RIO) sees the bad times for the industry finally coming to an end and says its top management will soon stop focusing on cost cuts to make room for growth alternatives, WSJ.com reports.

Kaplan And AARP Team Up To Help Baby Boomers Graduate To “Encore Careers”

The best-known face of online learning today is a teenager from Mongolia--the “Boy Genius of Ulan Bator” --who surprised the world with a perfect score in MIT’s sophomore-level Circuits and Electronics course, completed via edX MOOC .

MAGIC MIKE 2 Director Channing Tatum?

Channing Tatum , whose White House Down opens this evening in North America, may co-direct the sequel to his 2012 sleeper domestic hit Magic Mike.

Penn Scientists Bring Mongolian Research Project to City Streets

Last month, members of a Penn research team transformed a parking space on a Philadelphia street into a public park for a day.

A Missing Girlfriend

Anchor: Hello and welcome to another edition of "Frontline," the weekly feature program brought to you by China Radio International. I'm your host, Wang Jing.

Denison Announces Election of Directors

TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 09, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Denison Mines Corp. ("Denison" or the "Company") CA:DML 0.00% (nyse mkt:DNN) announced that the nominees listed in the management proxy circular for the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders ("Annual Meeting") were elected as directors of the Company.

Mongolia Secured Transactions Reform

09/18/2013 Project Estimated End Date : 06/30/2016 Status : Active Phase : Execution Country : Mongolia

Ancient trees suggest Genghis Khan's success was built on grass

Scientists have discovered an explanation for the phenomenal success of Genghis Khan in a most unlikely place - tree trunks.

Golf Mongolia Tours

Last year, American golfer Andre Tolme made headlines and put Mongolia on the map as an adventure travel destination when he became the first person to golf the length of the Central Asian nation.

Tuva Looks To Mongolia for Investment in a Post-Crimea World

There are few places as obscure as the Russian Federation’s Republic of Tuva.

Mongolia Brief May 8, 2014 Part III

‘Mongol Tolgoi-Silicon House’ complex introduces hi-tech developments May 8 (UB Post) The National Information Technology Park (NITP) reopened on Thursday as the “Mongol Tolgoi-Silicon House” complex, which aims to develop greater awareness and knowledge of the latest technology.

Oriental rugs: art you can walk on

Persian carpets and other "rugs of the East" are firmly established as elegant design elements - subtle and often-unheralded - that loudly whisper refinement and good taste.

Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot Announces Grand Opening of First New Jersey Location

EDISON, NJ--(Marketwired - May 08, 2014) - Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot -- a first-of-its-kind modern restaurant made famous by its flavorful, aromatic broths, extensive menu, and fondue-style cuisine from ancient Inner Mongolia -- is opening their second East Coast location at 1737 Route 27, Edison, NJ 08817.

Boy from Mongolia wins FIA Young Artists Contest

Mongolian boy O.Dulguun won a gold medal at the 2014 FAI Young Artists Contest themed “Flying to Save Lives.”

Mongolia and Myanmar hold first consultative meeting of Foreign Ministries

The first consultative meeting between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and Myanmar, co-chaired by director of the Mongolian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of Asia-Pacific countries Ch.Bayarmonkh and U San Lwin, director-general of the Political Department of the Myanmar’s Foreign Ministry, was held Tuesday in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, where the parties discussed the Mongolia-Myanmar relations and cooperation and integration of the Asia-Pacific region.

Mongolia Brief May 8, 2014 Part II

“Premier’s 30 minutes” meeting held in National Park of IT Ulaanbaatar, May 8 (MONTSAME) The “Prime Minister’s 30 minutes” weekly meeting was held Thursday at the National Park of IT.

US’s Indian Ocean bases and Strategic Rebalancing Plan toward Asia and Pacific”(SRPAP)

By Bandu de Silva In my last article entitled America’s Indian Ocean bases, US Geneva Resolution ,……..” published in your website I did not discuss the significant impact that US’s Strategic Rebalancing Plan toward Asia-Pacific (SRPAP) might have on the US bases in other parts of the Indian Ocean.

Rio Tinto Indicates Possible End to Austerity

MELBOURNE, Australia—Rio Tinto PLC hinted it might soon be ready to call an end to austerity, with its top management planning to weigh future growth options in 2015 after two years of aggressive spending cuts.

Luxury brands' rush for rare materials reaches fever pitch

When LVMH bought 80 per cent of Loro Piana, the über-luxe Italian brand, for €2.7 billion, there must have been a host of reasons, but one thing we can be sure of is that LVMH didn't eye it up just for its 130 retail outlets and the cachet of the label.

Molycorp Posts Wider Losses As Rare Earth Metal Prices Drop

Molycorp Inc ( MCP ) announced dismal earnings results for the first quarter of its 2014 fiscal year (1QFY14, ended: March 31, 2014) after the bell yesterday.

Remote Lands Unveils Web's Largest List of Asia Festivals & Events

Remote Lands, the world’s leading ultra-luxe Asia travel designer, expanded its portfolio of travel experiences this week by launching a huge collection of festivals and events from across the Asia region.

Mongolian border festivals

The Mongolian border city of Erenhot is holding a series of festivals to mark the 65th anniversary of Sino-Mongolian diplomatic relations.

China Stocks May See Support On Thursday

BEIJING (dpa-AFX) - The China stock market on Wednesday snapped the four-day winning streak in which it had gained more than 25 points or 1.2 percent.

Mongolia - Telecoms, Mobile and Internet Mongolia internet market: Growing thanks to government initiatives

© companiesandmarkets.com 08.05.2014 10:29:01 - Mongolia - Telecoms, Mobile and Internet - a new market research report on companiesandmarkets.com

Mongolia Brief May 8, 2014

Will Mongolia resume issuing mining licenses? May 7 (business-mongolia.com) Last week, a proposal was made by the Minister of Mining D.Gankhuyag on amending the Minerals Law of Mongolia. If approved by the SGK, the amendment will resume the issuance of exploration licenses that has been prohibited by the law from 2010.

Geckos game a trial of strength, Koupreys coach says

The Cambodian national rugby team, the Koupreys, have lined up a warm-up game against the visiting Saigon Geckos on Saturday in preparation for the forthcoming Asian 5 Nations Division V clashes against hosts Brunei and Mongolia in mid-June.

200-Million Linen Textile Project Launched in Inner Mongolia

Horqin Left Wing Middle Banner in Inner Mongolia recently signed a contract with Qian'an Guanlong Linen Textile Co., Ltd. in Jilin Province on a linen textile project.

Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal : Yitai Coal Plans to purchase USD190mn B Shares

HONG KONG, May 8, SinoCast -- Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Co., Ltd. (SEHK: 3948) plans to continue purchasing its B shares for not more than USD 3.5 each within six months starting from May 8 through the Shanghai bourse.

Inner Mongolia BaoTou Steel Union : Baotou Steel Union Applies for Private Placement

BAOTOU, May 7, SinoCast -- Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Union Co., Ltd. (SHSE: 600010) revealed notice from the China Securities Regulatory Commission for accepting its application for private placement, using the financing to purchase dressing and tailings pond assets from Baotou Iron and Steel Group.

China, Mongolia and FAO prepare for co-op agreement

Beijing /Ulaanbaatar - China and Mongolia are moving forward to implement activities following an a gree ment reached last month on South-South cooperation, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization announced today.

HFA helps Mongolia reduce disaster deaths

Ulan Bataar – Mongolia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dendev Terbishdagva today identified the pressing need to address escalating direct losses from disasters as vital to his country’s ambitions for sustainable development.

Participatory Urban Planning Takes Hold in Mongolia

Mongolia’s economic boom , coupled with harsh winters that have killed off cattle and traditional livelihoods, have made the country’s rural, pastoralist lifestyle less attractive and economically viable.

Dacheng partners advise Chengtun Mining Group Co on private placement

On 23 April 2014, China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) granted an approval to Chengtun Mining Group Co on the latter’s application for a private placement.

2,000 endangered bustards released in Kazakhstan

Abu Dhabi: Following the initiative of United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, 2,000 captive-bred Asian Houbara, an endangered bustard, have been released in Kazakhstan.

Reader: Boys Town needs the tools to engage in the world

"Queer Warriors," Kyle Harris, April 24 Disconnect

Steppes to offer 'pioneer' recce trips

Steppes Travel is to take clients with it on pioneering “recce” trips as it charts new destinations and tours for its portfolio.

Indiana University reaches list of top Peace Corps Master's International schools

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- By helping restore the forests of Peru, Rachel Schoenian is helping Indiana University Bloomington grow in the national rankings of Peace Corps schools nationwide.

Baby white-naped crane chick unveiled at Central Park Zoo

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The Wildlife Conservation Society's Central Park Zoo has added a new cuddly creature to its flock.

Man who tricked 10 women to be his sex slaves says they were his employees

An Iranian conman posing as a business tycoon tricked 10 women to be his sex slaves with promises to make them top models, reports the Daily Mail .

'Pinnochio Rex' had one of the biggest schnozzes of the Late Cretaceous

Dead men tell no lies, but perhaps dead dinosaurs do. A new dinosaur species found in China and nicknamed "Pinocchio Rex" was a long-snouted cousin of Tyrannosaurus rex.

A long-snouted tyrannosaur nicknamed 'Pinocchio rex' has been found in China

We’re telling the truth, honest.

Paleontologists Announce Discovery of “Pinocchio Rex”

A study published today in Nature Communications reveals the discovery of Qianzhousaurus sinensis, a long-snouted “cousin” of T-rex who stalked the Earth 66 million years ago and likely lived in constant embarrassment over his nose-to-arm ratio.

‘Pinocchio Rex,’ A New Species Of Long-Nosed Dinosaur, Discovered In China

A dinosaur species with a nose for trouble was recently identified by Scottish and Chinese researchers.

What’s in Your Wallet? 1960s Technology Desperate for an Upgrade

In less than 18 months, security on U.S. credit cards is scheduled to finally exceed the level used in Mongolia and Papua New Guinea.

Mongolia adopts its State Minerals Policy until 2025

On 16 January 2014, the Parliament of Mongolia approved the State Policy of Mongolia in respect of the Minerals Sector for 2014 – 2025 (Minerals Policy).

Mongolia preparing to return mining licences, end its dispute with Turquoise Hill

Mongolia is preparing to overturn last year’s cancellation of more than 100 mining licenses following a corruption investigation, in a further attempt to revive investor confidence in the mineral rich nation.

Mongolia Brief May 7, 2014 Part II

Online meeting held with local governors Ulaanbaatar, May 7 (MONTSAME) Dornod aimag’s Dashbalbar, Tov aimag’s Jargalant, Arkhangai aimag’s Erdenemandal and Khovd aimag’s Uyench soums have been selected as foremost soums of this year.

Yongye International to Report First Quarter 2014 Financial Results on May 12, 2014

BEIJING, May 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Yongye International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YONG ) ("Yongye" or the "Company"), a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor of crop nutrient products in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that the Company will report its financial results for the first quarter 2014 before the U.S. market opens on May 12, 2014.

Centerra Gold Announces Quarterly Dividend of Cdn$0.04 Per Share

TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 06, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Centerra Gold Inc. CA:CG -0.36% announced today its Board of Directors has authorized a dividend of Cdn$0.04 per common share (approximately US$8.7 million at the current exchange rate).

SouthGobi Resources Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Resignations of Directors

HONG KONG, CHINA, May 06, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- SouthGobi Resources Ltd. CA:SGQ -3.08% HK:1878 -1.47% (the "Company" or "SouthGobi") announced today the results of the Annual Meeting of shareholders held in Vancouver, Canada on May 6, 2014.

Turquoise Hill to Announce First Quarter Financial Results on May 12, 2014

VANCOUVER, BC, May 05, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Turquoise Hill Resources will announce its first quarter financial results on Monday, May 12, 2014.

Pinocchio Rex: T's Tough Cousin (No Lie)

Bloodthirsty T. rex had an unusual relative, nicknamed Pinocchio rex, which a new study describes as having an extremely long snout.

Centenary Of World War One to be marked by long running projects at the BFI

The British Film Institute will mark the centenary of World War One with a wide-ranging series of programmes of key films, archive television dramas, re-releases and archival discoveries including a major three part project for 2014, 2016 and 2018, The War That Changed Everything.

New tyrannosaur was the Dobermann of the dinosaur era

We have found a lost cousin of Tyrannosaurus rex, and it was a far more graceful creature than its more famous relative. Because of its long snout, its discoverers have nicknamed it "Pinocchio rex".

'Pinocchio Rex': T. Rex's Long-Snouted Cousin Discovered

Dead men tell no lies, but perhaps dead dinosaurs do. A new dinosaur species found in China and nicknamed "Pinocchio Rex" was a long-snouted cousin of Tyrannosaurus rex.

Diane Mufson: Judge made trip to Mingo a positive

It happens to most of us. We envision our daily life in a certain way and while we know we must alter our plans at times, there is a boundary to our expectations.

Eight UI students, alumni receive Fulbright awards for 2014-15

Eight University of Iowa students and alumni have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to conduct research, undertake creative projects, or serve as English teaching assistants abroad in 2014-15.

FLSmidth receives third large order from Mongolian customer

Company Announcement to the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority No. 11-2014, 7 May 2014.