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Mongolia Brief April 29, 2014 Part II

Mongolia and China meet to arrange bilateral contracts Ulaanbaatar, April 29 (MONTSAME) The 2nd meeting has been between Mongolia and China has been held in Beijing to arrange intergovernmental contracts which were established since the diplomatic relations in 1949.

China provincial GDP data adds to slowdown concerns

BEIJING, April 29 (Reuters) - China's resource-dependent and manufacturing-heavy provinces suffered the sharpest growth slowdown in the first quarter as the government pushed to reduce overcapacity and pollution, adding to signs of protracted weakness in the economy.

Manang Marshyangdi reach Mongolia to play AFC Challenge Cup

Manag Marshyangdi Club today reached Mongolia at 4:00PM Local time to participate in final edition of AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers.

Hey Mongolia: get your own jockeys

The story on Tuesday that Mongolia - actual Mongolia, not the Inner one of Hohhot fame - was preparing to legalise gambling on horse racing came as no real surprise, but some of the concepts in the story did.

Kincora Copper resolves license issues with Mongolia

Kincora Copper Limited announced that the Mongolian Ministry of Mining has proposed a “win-win solution” for all stakeholders to resolve disputes relating to the revocation of 106 mineral exploration licenses in late 2013.

Virginia Beach concert to raise money to provide aid to the Philippines, Mongolia

Montero Medical Missions, a non-profit organization, will be helping to create a sustainable dental project that will provide oral health prevention education along with dental treatment to those less fortunate in the Philippines and Mongolia.

Mongolia proposing to legalize horse racing

Mongolia’s historic association with horses should have been enough reason for it to boast its own professional horse-racing league, but no.

Vietnam, Mongolia boost mutual trust, cooperation

HA NOI (VNS) — Vietnam and Mongolia have agreed to boost exchanges of high-ranking delegations with the aim of further enhancing political trust between the two sides.

Chinese, Mongolian leaders exchange messages on anniversary of bilateral treaty

Chinese and Mongolian leaders exchanged congratulatory messages Tuesday on the 20th anniversary of a key treaty in the two countries' relations.

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. Publishes March 2014 Monthly Letter to Shareholders

Calgary, Alberta CANADA, Apr 29, 2014 (Filing Services Canada via COMTEX) -- Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. (YAK - TSX Venture), 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 is pleased to announce the release of its March 2014 Shareholder Letter.

New Massey health graduates celebrate in Mongolia

Nine new Massey graduates of a unique World Bank-funded health programme were celebrated at an event held in Mongolia last month.

In Tallinn, 23 states approved of recommendations in support of free Internet

23 member states of the Freedom Online Coalition approved on Monday in Tallinn of the Tallinn Agenda, or recommendations on how to guarantee that online-freedoms will be a natural principle in the future too, LETA/Postimees Online reports.

Mongolia to chair Online Freedom Coalition

The 4th Freedom Online Coalition Conference took place in Tallinn, Estonia between April 28 and 29 under the theme of Free and Secure Internet for All with the participation of around 400 high-level representatives from 60 countries from Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America and Oceania attending the conference.

Kincora Copper set to solve mining licenses dispute with Mongolia

Mongolia-focused copper and gold miner Kincora Copper (CVE:KCC) said it is confident two of the licences revoked by the Mongolian government last year will be returned as a proposal to resolve the issue will be presented to the parliament during the ongoing session.

Mongolia Brief April 29, 2014

Press release: Mongolian University of Science and Technology team wins Robocon Mongolia 2014 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia April 28 (Oyu Tolgoi) - Telecom Mongolia, a team of Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST) students has won the annual competition to select the team to represent Mongolia in the international “Robocon 2014” contest. “

VN hopes to forge stronger ties with Mongolia

HA NOI (VNS) — Viet Nam has always attached great importance to its friendship with Mongolia and is keen to boost the relationship in a more comprehensive and practical manner.

MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276) has risen 6.707%. The last price is HK$0.175

Rising Stock] MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276)'s price went up 6.707% at 09:41a.m.

Long-Term Rating On Mongolia Lowered To #B+# On Weaker External And Debt Outlook Stable

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Were dozens of stray dogs buried alive in northern China?

(CNN) -- Chinese Internet users are expressing anger amid claims of as many as 100 stray dogs being buried alive in the Inner Mongolia region of northern China.

Mongolia marks Generals’ Day

Today, April 28, marks Generals’ Day in Mongolia, a day dedicated to the rank of General. General is the highest title in the Mongolian military forces and only 160 military officials were granted the title over the past 70 years.

Inner Mongolia authorities accused of burying dogs alive

Hundred of stray dogs were reportedly buried alive in Alxa league, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Wednesday.

Mongolia in a Limo…

A PPE graduate (2013) from the University of York is part of a 4 man team driving a 20 year old Rover stretch limousine from London, England to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia for charity this summer.

Mongolia Will Propose Gambling on Horse Racing to Tap China

Mongolia’s government will propose laws to set up a professional horse-racing league and legalize betting to compete for the Chinese gambling market.

Mongolia Brief April 28, 2014

Mongolia to Host Int’l Tournament for Football Ulaanbaatar, April 27 (MONTSAME) At its meeting on Saturday, the cabinet decided to allot money of 250 million togrog for hosting games of one group of the "AFC PRESIDENT'S CUP-2014" that will take place on June 1-10, 2014.

Viking Ashanti's takeover offer of Auminco Mines reaches 75.72% acceptances

Viking Ashanti  ( ASX: VKA ) is well on its way to securing a package of advanced thermal and coking coal assets in Mongolia after receiving 75.72% acceptances for its off-market takeover of unlisted Auminco Mines.

Ed Lehman '82 Receives Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award for Management and Entrepreneurship

Edward E. Lehman, managing partner of Lehman, Lee & Xu and 1982 graduate of DePauw, is the recipient of the University's 2014 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award for Management and Entrepreneurship.

China Legal Pioneer Edward Lehman Awarded 2014 DePauw University Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award for Management and Entrepreneurship

BEIJING , April 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --  DePauw University  awards Edward Lehman (Connect on  Linkedin ), resident in mainland China for the past 27+ consecutive years, with the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award for Management and Entrepreneurship.

Prophecy Coal Announces New Member of Board of Directors and Executive Director of Subsidiary

(ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire - 28 April 2014 Release date- 25042014 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Prophecy Coal Corp. (TSX:PCY, OTCQX:PRPCF, Frankfurt:1P2) is pleased to announce that on April 23, 2014 Masa Igata was appointed as a member of Board of Directors of the Company.

Melia signs its 1st property in Mongolia, 18th hotel in Asia Pacific

Gran Melia Ulaanbaatar will become the 13th Gran Melia hotel worldwide, bringing its timeless and passionate luxury to the Mongolian capital.

METI Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry of : The Sixth Round of Negotiations for the Japan-Mongolia Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)

The Sixth Round of the Negotiations for the Japan-Mongolia Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) was held from April 22 to 26, 2014 in Tokyo, Japan.

China's 'Great Wall of Dust' Seen From Space

Northern China is infamous for dust storms that can sometimes choke Beijing in a yellow haze.

Manang Marsyangdi off to Mongolia for AFC President’s Cup 2014 Qualifiers

Nepal’s Red Bull Martyrs’ A Division League champion Manang Marshyandi Club (MMC) is off to Mongolia to participate in the AFC President’s Cup 2014 Qualifiers on Monday afternoon.

Fortified Wine Market in Mongolia: Databook to 2017 Mongolia Fortified Wine Market: New market analysis released

© companiesandmarkets.com 28.04.2014 20:40:01 - Fortified Wine Market in Mongolia: Databook to 2017 - a new market research report on companiesandmarkets.com

Mongolia Prepares to Restore Mining Licenses in Investment Boost

Mongolia is preparing to overturn last year’s cancellation of 106 mining licenses in a further attempt to revive investor confidence in the mineral rich nation, according to one company stripped of its permit.

Govt denies burying stray dogs alive

Urban management personnel in north China denied Sunday they buried dozens of stray dogs alive, as netizens have alleged on the Internet to spark outcry among pet lovers.

Anger Sparked by Online Photos of Dogs Buried Alive in Inner Mongolia

Inner Mongolia authorities have denied allegations that they buried stray dogs alive but admitted that they dumped the dogs in a pit while looking for a place to house them.

(MKTW) Kincora Copper Limited: Proposed Win-Win Outcome for the 106-License Issue

Kincora Copper Limited: Proposed Win-Win Outcome for the 106-License Issue

Kincora Copper Limited Sees Possibility of Resolution in Mongolia

Kincora Copper Limited (TSXV:KCC) announced that the Mongolian Ministry of Mining has proposed a win-win solution for all stakeholders involved with disputes relating to the government’s revocation of 106 mineral exploration licenses in November 2013.

Kincora Copper hails ‘win-win’ outcome in Mongolia

Kincora Copper ( CVE:KCC ) is confident two of its licences that were revoked by the Mongolian government will be returned after a resolution was tabled by the Ministry of Mining.

Mongolia set to resolve mining licenses dispute -Kincora

(Reuters) - Mongolia plans to put a resolution to parliament that will end a dispute between 11 foreign license holders and the government over the invalidation of 106 mineral exploration licenses, one of the companies affected, Kincora Copper, said on Monday.

Mongolia Brief April 25, 2014 Part II

Mongolia-Laos consultative meeting held Ulaanbaatar, April 25 (MONTSAME) The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and Laos held a consultative meeting in Vientiane city of Laos on April 24.

China's 'Great Wall of Dust' Seen From Space

A massive east Asian dust storm is caught on satellite imagery on April 23, 2014. Dust storms are common in northern China and southern Mongolia during the late winter and spring, and pollution often affects Beijing and other cities.

Public outrage goes viral in northern China as dogs found buried alive in pit

Only 25, out of nearly 100 defenseless, stray dogs and puppies were able to be rescued as the rest were left to languish in agony as they were buried alive in a pit in the northern area of China called Alxa Left Banner in Inner Mongolia reported xinhuanet.com .

China Probes Claims 100 Stray Dogs Buried Alive

Claims that about 100 stray dogs were buried alive in northern China are being investigated, an official said Sunday, the latest apparent case of animal cruelty to shock the nation.

1st LD-Writhethru-China Exclusive: Gov't denies burying stray dogs alive

Urban management personnel in north China denied Sunday they buried dozens of stray dogs alive, as netizens have alleged on the Internet to spark outcry among pet lovers.

Gov't denies burying stray dogs alive

HOHHOT, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Urban management personnel in north China denied Sunday they buried dozens of stray dogs alive, as netizens have alleged on the Internet to spark outcry among pet lovers.

Claims 100 stray dogs buried alive in China probed

Claims that about 100 stray dogs were buried alive in northern China are being investigated, an official said Sunday, the latest apparent case of animal cruelty to shock the nation.

Mongolia takes second place at 2014 Asian Wrestling Championship

The Mongolian national freestyle wrestling team won second place at the 2014 Asian Wrestling Championship with 12 medals in freestyle wrestling, including one gold, seven silver and four bronze medals.

Around 100 dogs allegedly buried alive in Inner Mongolia

Anger has been mounting on Weibo after a user posted photos alleging to show some 100 dogs buried alive in Inner Mongolia.

PDX Squared, Portland photography event, open for registration

Freelance photographer Leah Nash has had a thriving career, regularly shooting for the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and a host of other editorial and corporate clients.

Two golds apiece for China and Japan as women take centre stage at Asian Wrestling Championships

April 25 - Women freestyle wrestlers took centre stage at Astana's Daulet Sports Complex as wrestlers from China, Japan and North Korea claimed all five gold medals on offer at the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles Asian Championships.

Missing man set to get medal

Paul Weeks will be honoured with a military service medal at a memorial service in Christchurch, his family has been told.

Colombian Archeries for the Gold at World Cup in China

Bogota, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) Colombian Archery team of Ana Maria Rendon, Natalia Sanchez and Maira Sepulveda will compete today in front of the Chinese team, the gold medal in archery at the World Cup that will be held in Shanghai.

U14 girls' team finishes second in Hong Kong

Editor's note: This biweekly column by Gary White, a UEFA "A" license and The FA Elite Coaches Pro license coach, delves into concepts and best practices adopted by developing nations to efficiently groom local athletes and teams, primarily in soccer, for international success.

Iran wins Asia Men’s Sitting Volleyball Championships

Iran won the Asia Men’s Sitting Volleyball Championships on Saturday.

Asian Continental Chess Championship: Irene Sukandar wins women’s crown with one round to go

Sharjah: Indonesian Irene Sukandar clinched the Asian Women’s chess crown with one round to spare at Sharjah Chess Club on Friday.

Chef learns more about China while introducing foreigners to regional cuisines

If you visit the hutongs in Beijing you will often smell the fragrance of Chinese food wafting in the air.

Committee On Economic, Social And Cultural Rights Holds Fifty-Second Session From 28 April To 23 May

GENEVA, April 24 -- The United Nations Office at Geneva issued the following news release:

Nature needs many restorative measures

From ancient civilizations to modern times, all nations have removed more from nature’s bounty than has been restored.

The World May Soon Lose its Rarest Bear

It’s not easy to be a bear these days. Just think of the endangered Giant Panda staring at us with those pleading eyes or a lone polar bear struggling on a shrinking iceberg. Both images are enough to make our hearts drop to our stomachs.

Jyoti, Manoj and Yadav bag bronze medals in wrestling championship

Chandigarh, Apr 26 : Three Indians, including Jyoti, bagged bronze medals in their respective categories in the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship at the Daulet Sports Complex in Astana, Kazakhstan today.

Iran freestyle team wins Asian Wrestling Championships

The Iranian men's freestyle team completed its domination of the 2014 Asian Wrestling Championships on Thursday.

The red and the green

OUTSIDE China, Mao Zedong is out of fashion these days, remembered less as a revolutionary hero than as a tyrant.

Moscow Takes Ukraine, Beijing Takes Mongolia?

Tensions escalated in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, as Ukrainian forces killed up to five pro-Moscow separatist rebels, and Russia launched army drills near the border in response, raising fears its troops would invade.

Buried Alive: 100 Dogs Die While Just Four Survive Mass Stray Cull

Animal welfare campaigners in China claim to have discovered hundreds of stray dogs - including a number of puppies - buried alive in a mass grave.

Huolinhe Opencut Coal Q1 Net Down 37.7%

INNER MONGOLIA, April 25, SinoCast -- Huolinhe Opencut Coal Industry Corporation Limited of Inner Mongolia (SZSE: 002128) revealed operating revenue of CNY 1.494 billion in the first quarter of 2014, declining 12.56% from a year earlier.

Iranian Freestyle Wrestlers Claim Title in Asian Championship

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s freestyle wrestling team claimed the title of the 2014 Asian Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan on Thursday.

Festival focuses on China's place in world cinema

The Beijing International Film Festival, which concluded on Wednesday, united directors and industry insiders from home and abroad in discussing China's place in world cinema.

Mongolia Brief April 25, 2014

FM L.Bold to Visit Belarus Ulaanbaatar, April 25 (MONTSAME) The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia L.Bold is expected to pay a working visit to Belarus on May 2, reported on belta.by official website April 24.

A getaway in Hulunbuir Grassland

Located in northeastern Inner Mongolia, Hulunbuir Grassland is considered to be the 'most unsullied grassland' in China.

Sandstorm hits Inner Mongolia

A truck runs in sand and dust in Urad Middle Banner of Bayan Nur, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, April 24, 2014.

Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal : BofAML lowers Yitai Coal to HK$8.7

[ET Net News Agency, 25 April 2014] BofA Merrill Lynch lowered its target price for Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal (03948) to HK$8.7 from HK$10, and maintained its "underperform" rating.

Transport minister to visit Mongolia, S. Korea from Sat.

Transport minister Akihiro Ota said Friday he will visit Mongolia and South Korea from Saturday to next Wednesday.

Oyu Tolgoi Dispute Weighs on Mongolia Tugrik as Capital Dries Up

Negotiations between the Mongolian government and Rio Tinto Group over financing for the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine have dried up foreign capital and caused the tugrik to hit a new low, a fund manager said.

Mongolia Brief April 24, 2014 Part III

Study finds winter air pollution in UB responsible for dramatic rise in miscarriages April 24 (UB Post) A report released this week has found a “disturbingly strong correlation” between winter air pollution in Ulaanbaatar and early fetal deaths.

Mongolia Brief April 24, 2014 Part II

R.Amarjargal MP attends Institute Fund Summit 2014 Asia Ulaanbaatar, April 24 (MONTSAME) A former Prime Minister R.Amarjargal MP delivered a keynote speech at the Institute Fund Summit 2014 Asia  held April 22-23 at the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong.

Erdos City – 鄂尔多斯市 The “Horde” That Wasn’t

Usman W. Chohan (楚浩云) is an MBA candidate at Desautels with a Concentration in Strategy and Leadership.

NKAF Summer Space Camp in Vermont: Adventures in Science for Teenagers

In early August 2013, Northern Skies Observatory (NSO) was abuzz with activity during the Northeast Kingdom Astronomy Foundation ’s (NKAF) successful summer Space Camp.

US should learn from allies' actions

That Sino-US ties are the most important bilateral relationship of the 21st century is widely accepted by politicians and scholars on both sides.

Public transportation delegates discuss development

Ulaanbaatar’s public transportation delegates gathered for the first time on Wednesday at the Public Transportation Development Key Conference to discuss ways to better organized transportation service in Mongolia and recover reputation of the service among the residents.

China Carbon Graphite Group Reports Fiscal Year 2013 Results

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XINGHE COUNTY, Inner Mongolia, China, April 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- China Carbon Graphite Group, Inc. ( CHGI +16.04% , news ) (" China Carbon " or the "Company"), the largest wholesale supplier of fine-grain and high-purity graphite in China and one of the nation's top manufacturers of carbon and graphite products, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 .

Prophecy Coal Announces New Member of Board of Directors and Executive Director of Subsidiary

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Apr 24, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Prophecy Coal Corp. ("Prophecy" or the "Company") CA:PCY 0.00% (otcqx:PRPCF)(frankfurt:1P2) is pleased to announce that on April 23, 2014 Masa Igata was appointed as a member of Board of Directors of the Company.

Pollution Stemming from Burning Coal Linked to Higher Risk of Miscarriage

According to the findings of a recent investigation carried out by specialists with the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in the United States and from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, there is evidence to suggest that environmental pollution resulting from burning coal can up a woman's risk to miscarry.

Study finds winter air pollution in UB responsible for dramatic rise in miscarriages

A report released this week has found a “disturbingly strong correlation” between winter air pollution in Ulaanbaatar and early fetal deaths.

Mongolia takes five medals from Asian Wrestling Championship on the first day

The Mongolian national freestyle wrestling team is competing in the 2014 Asian Wrestling Championship, which is taking place from April 23 to 26 in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Chinese vice president vows closer exchanges with Mongolia

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao on Thursday pledged stronger party-to-party exchanges with Mongolia.

China Shares End Down, Investors Shrug Off Privatization Comments

SHANGHAI--China's shares ended lower Thursday as investors shrugged off the latest comments by the State Council about allowing more private investment in infrastructure projects.

Business seminar on cashing in on the Loch Ness Monster

Businesses in the Highlands have been offered free advice on how they can cash in on the Loch Ness Monster myth.

World Cup Intern Competition

Here’s your chance to win the opportunity for a paid internship with HITC during the World Cup.

China Minmetals profits fall 94pct in Q1 2014

The fall in profits recorded by the Chinese rare earths producer follows decreasing profits of world-largest producer Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Rare Earth Hi-Tech Companu, clearly indicating a downturn in the Chinese rare earths market, despite an increasing exports in March this year.

Love transcends language bar

A Mongolian and Kiwi couple living in Golden Bay have literally created their own love language.

A Conversation with Mongolian NGO Leader Badruun Gardi

Just back from an intensive, nine-day leadership training workshop in Singapore and the Philippines, which kicked off The Asia Foundation’s Development Fellows program , In Asia editor Alma Freeman interviewed one of the 10 inaugural Fellows from Mongolia, Badruun Gardi, executive director of the Zorig Foundation in Ulaanbaatar.

LeRoy man teaching science in Mongolia

LeRoy native Craig Draper-Johnson wasn't comfortable simply being comfortable, so he decided to add some challenges to his life.

Manly West woman to travel from London to Mongolia in Mini Copper for Mongolia Charity Rally

IMAGINE a two-person, five-week, 10,000km drive across deserts and mountains through 21 countries - all in a tiny Mini Cooper.

Mongolia Brief April 24, 2014

Mongolia Becomes Members of Two Commissions Ulaanbaatar, April 24 (MONTSAME) Mongolia became members of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) and the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) during elections of the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s (ECOSOC) commissions held April 23 in New York City, USA.

The Student Becomes the Teacher

This article is part of Future Tense, which is a partnership of Slate, the New America Foundation , and Arizona State University .

From Camouflage to Couture - Operation Thank You

Washington D.C. (PRWEB) April 23, 2014

A short term consultant M&E reporting

“IMPROVING PRIMARY EDUCATION OUTCOMES FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN RURAL MONGOLIA” PROJECT

Seasonal ambient air pollution correlates strongly with spontaneous abortion in Mongolia

Air pollution is a major health challenge worldwide and has previously been strongly associated with adverse reproductive health.

Primetime Debate: Will an Ultra-High Voltage Transmission Supergrid Solve China's Air Pollution Crisis?

CCTV-2, the Chinese state-run “finance” channel (that’s only sometimes focused on finance), aired an interesting hour-long debate recently on the future of electricity transmission in China .

Mongolia Hosts Brief Visit From US Defense Secretary

The last stop of US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on his ten-day trip to Hawaii and Asia was to landlocked Mongolia.

US plays Mongolia card against China

Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel toured Asia earlier this month ahead of Obama's coming visit, and at an April 10 stop in Ulan Bator signed a "joint vision" statement with his Mongolian counterpart Dashdemberel Bat-Erdene, calling for expanding military cooperation through joint training and assistance.

Pollutants from coal-burning stoves strongly associated with miscarriages in Mongolia

Burning coal for domestic heating may contribute to early fetal death according to a new study by experts from The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – the coldest capital city in the world.

'Wolf Totem' director to showcase real wolves

French director Jean-Jacques Annaud said he wanted to show audiences real wolves and Inner Mongolia in his hotly anticipated film "Wolf Totem" at a press conference in Beijing Monday.

Hot-filling in Mongolia with Krones

The still-youthful privately owned company dates back only to 1997.

Taking care of the Taiga

Mongolia’s species-rich Taiga forests are disappearing rapidly due to climate change and unbridled economic growth.

Mining for minerals in Mongolia – video

Mining is so important to Mongolia that some economists have nicknamed it Mine-golia.

Top abduction officials in Mongolia

Two officials handling the issue of abductions of Japanese nationals by North Korea are in Mongolia seeking the country’s cooperation in the matter, a government source said Wednesday.

Mongolia Brief April 23, 2014 Part II

Stock exchange news for April 23 Ulaanbaatar, April 23 (MONTSAME) At the Stock Exchange trades held Wednesday, a total of 11 thousand and 697 shares of 22 JSCs were traded costing MNT 24 million 165 thousand and 048.00.

Mongolia Brief April 23, 2014

DBM’s MNT 1 trillion to replace imports April 22 (Mongolian Economy) There are more than 500 development banks operating all over the world.

Research and Markets: China Fluorite Market Developments & Forecasts 2014-2018

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Mongolian Grandmother Transcribes Mongolian Epic with Ink Brushes

In her late 70s, a Mongolian grandmother called Erdengsubuda has recently completed transcribing The Secret History of the Mongols, a Mongolian epic chronicle of the 13th century, with ink brushes that are often used in Chinese calligraphy, utilizing painting and descendant brush painting styles.

Investors Checking Out of ‘Hotel Mongolia’ Found in Limbo

Welcome to the ‘Hotel Mongolia .’ It’s a lovely place. But you might not be able to leave.

Japanese officials handling N. Korean abductions visit Mongolia

Two Japanese officials handling the issue of North Korean abductions of Japanese nationals are visiting Mongolia to seek cooperation from the country in resolving the matter, a Japanese government source said Wednesday.

Mongolia March copper exports up 53 pct on rising Oyu Tolgoi sales

(Reuters) - Mongolia's copper concentrate export volumes leapt 53 percent year-on-year in March, with rising output from the $6.5 billion Oyu Tolgoi project run by Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto driving up sales, official data showed.

Mongolia Brief April 22, 2014 Part III

Income and asset statements of Parliamentarians released April 22 (UB Post) All state servants including the President, governmental and parliamentary officials annually declare their income and asset statements. The Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) has recently united the income and asset declaration of a total of 239 state servants and released the information publicly.

Video showdown: Vote for the best in the United Nations Environment Programme’s competition

Each year, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) picks a blogger to send to World Environment Day . Last year, the event was held in Mongolia and Charles Akhimien, a 24-year-old doctor and environmentalist from Nigeria, won the prize .

Erdene to Utilize of Private Placement Proceeds for Exploration in Mongolia and Drilling at Altan Nar Gold Project

Erdene Resource Development Corp. ("Erdene" or "Company"), is pleased to announce it intends to issue, by way of a non-brokered private placement, up to 4,062,500 units at a price of $0.16 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $650,000 ("Private Placement").

Chinese Cash Chases High-Tech Deals in the U.S.

Twenty years ago, China was a relatively poor country with minimal outbound investment.

Belarusian senators okay military, technical cooperation agreements with Mongolia, Sri Lanka

MINSK, 22 April (BelTA) – The Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus passed the bills on ratifying the intergovernmental agreements on military and technical cooperation with Mongolia and Sri Lanka on 22 April, BelTA has learned.

Erdene commences drilling at Altan Nar Gold Project

Canada-based Erdene Resource Development Corporation announced that it intends to issue, by way of a non-brokered private placement, up to 4,062,500 units at a price of 0.16 USD per unit for gross proceeds of up to 650,000 USD.

Mongolian herds

The overgrazing of pasture in Mongolia ( Treasure of the Gobi desert , G2, 21 April) was not brought about by the removal of the Soviet restraint on herd size but by Mongolia following the proposals of the IMF and World Bank.

Mongol Skill 2014 competition showcases Mongolia’s vocational education

The first round of the Mongol Skill 2014 competition took place on Monday with over 20 teams competing. The second round will be held in May.

Three Feared Dead in Inner Mongolia After Home Swallowed by Mine

Three people are feared dead after a massive sinkhole swallowed their home in the northern Chinese region of Inner Mongolia in a formerly nomadic grassland area that is now home to intensive mining operations, residents said on Tuesday.

Mongolia Brief April 22, 2014 Part II

DBM has given loans of MNT 2.5 trillion Ulaanbaatar, April 22 (MONTSAME) Having a responsibility for being apart from commercial banks, the Development Bank of Mongolia (DBM) has granted loans to 2.56 trillion togrog since its establishment in 2011, said an executive director of the DBM Mr N.Monkhbat at a tie-free meeting held on Monday.

Mongolia Brief April 22, 2014

Discussion on Legal Reform for Combating Family Violence to Run Ulaanbaatar, April 22 (MONTSAME) A discussion themed “Legal reform for combating against family violence” will be held on Tuesday in the State House in frames of a project on supporting women parliamentarians, which is being implemented by the Canada’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development.

METI Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry of : The Sixth Round of Negotiations for the Japan-Mongolia Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)

The Sixth Round of the Negotiations for the Japan-Mongolia Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) will be held from April 22 to 25, 2014 in Tokyo, Mongolia.

China's Rare Earths Debacle Raises Warning Flags for Molycorp

Despite China's efforts to forcibly combine its sprawling rare earths industry into just a few hands, the collapse in revenues and profits of its preferred lead player indicates U.S.-based Molycorp (NYSE: MCP ) may have more problems on its hands.

Amur falcons homeward bound

After spending three months in South Africa, Amur Falcons are now returning back to their breeding site in Mongolia.

ROC dominates women's int'l handball tournament

TAIPEI -- A Taiwanese team has remained undefeated in the women's competition of the International Handball Federation Trophy Tournament, which concluded Saturday in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Rio’s Oyu Tolgoi woes deepen

MONGOLIA has stepped up criticism of Rio Tinto over continuing delays to expansion of the pair’s $US11.5 billion ($12.3bn) Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine, revealing a big divide still stands in the way of the profitable second stage of the giant mine.

Judy Newman Ready for Action: 2014 ITF Senior Tennis Tournament

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL —  For the second time in three years, Scotts Valley resident Judy Newman is participating in the premier international competition for professional tennis players on the senior circuit.

Sources of Tibetan Tradition; The Tibetan History Reader

These two source books give students and general readers access to an emerging academic field, modern Tibetan studies, which challenges the shallow popular image of Tibet as an isolated land of changeless wisdom.

Erdene Closes Private Placement

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwired - April 21, 2014) -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 2,000,000 shares to Teck Resources Limited ("Teck") at a price of $0.175 per share for gross proceeds of $350,000 ("Private Placement").

SouthGobi Resources Announces Select First Quarter 2014 Operating Results

HONG KONG, CHINA--(Marketwired - April 21, 2014) - SouthGobi Resources Ltd. (TSX:SGQ)(HKSE:1878) (the "Company" or "SouthGobi") today announced select first quarter 2014 operating results. All figures are in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise stated.

Halifax-based Erdene selling more equity units after close of Teck deal

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. has increased its investment in a small Halifax-based mining company that will use the funds to explore for copper in Mongolia under a strategic alliance announced last year.

China's Rare Earths Debacle Raises Warning Flags for Molycorp

Despite China's efforts to forcibly combine its sprawling rare earths industry into just a few hands, the collapse in revenues and profits of its preferred lead player indicates U.S.-based Molycorp (NYSE: MCP ) may have more problems on its hands.

Teck Resources makes further investment in Erdene to fund copper exploration

VANCOUVER - Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX: TCK-B.TO - News ) has increased its investment in a small Halifax-based mining company that will use the funds to explore for copper in Mongolia under a strategic alliance announced last year.

Erdenes TT Seeks to Repay Chalco Amid Low Coal Prices

Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi, Mongolia’s largest state-owned coal miner, has trimmed its debt to a Chinese customer to $130 million from $350 million, and aims to pay the remaining amount due this year.

(MKTW) Erdene Announces Private Placement; Drilling to Commence on the Altan Nar Gold Project

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwired - Apr 21, 2014) - Erdene Resource Development Corp. (TSX:ERD) ("Erdene" or "Company"), is pleased to announce it intends to issue, by way of a non-brokered private placement, up to 4,062,500 units at a price of $0.16 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $650,000 ("Private Placement").

Teck Resources increases investment in company mining for copper in Mongolia

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B) has increased its investment in a small Halifax-based mining company that will use the funds to explore for copper in Mongolia under a strategic alliance announced last year.

Merging cloud, big data and smart cities

During a recent Saturday, Shenzhen was preparing for the strongest thunderstorm in years to strike the city.

SouthGobi Resources Announces Select First Quarter 2014 Operating Results

HONG KONG, CHINA--(Marketwired - April 21, 2014) - SouthGobi Resources Ltd. (TSX:SGQ)(HKSE:1878) (the "Company" or "SouthGobi") today announced select first quarter 2014 operating results. All figures are in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise stated.

Bangladesh, Mongolia and Myanmar lead regional development surge

According to the latest regional pipeline report from STR Global, countries including Bangladesh, Myanmar, Mongolia and Sri Lanka have significant amounts of new hotel supply entering the market in the coming years, to cater for surging visitor arrival numbers.

Wild Horses of Mongolia with Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts lives among the nomads of Mongolia and discovers their special relationship with the wild horse.

Mongolia Brief April 21, 2014 Part II

District officials have training Ulaanbaatar, April 21 (MONTSAME) The administrative and legal section of the city’s Sukhbaatar district’s administration has organized a training themed “Time and goal management” dedicated to its officials.

Mongolia Brief April 21, 2014

Open Day of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Held Ulaanbaatar, April 20 (MONTSAME) An open day measure of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs took place Saturday on central square of Ulaanbaatar to propagandize activities of the Ministry to the public.

Mongolia Brief April 18, 2014 Part III

City Governor bans exploration and transportation of mining products April 20 (UB Post) The Ulaanbaatar City Governor released a decree temporarily banning all exploration and transportation of the main mineral products in the central region last Friday.

Ambassador S.Khurelbaatar: President returns to Mongolia with health service ideas

The President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj is returning in good health to Mongolia after undergoing surgery in Japan.

The Ninja Miners of Mongolia

The rugged landscape in Zaamarr, 350 kilometers west of Ulan Bator in Mongolia, is sown with so many holes that it may cave in at any moment.

Wagga men to drive from London to Mongolia

TWO Wagga men are about to climb into a bomb and raise $10,000 on gruelling charity drive across 12,000 kilometres of rugged terrain in central Asia.

Mongolia Eyes Changing Laws to Stimulate Mining Investment

Mongolia’s government said it intends to submit two bills to parliament that could stimulate its mining sector and stoke investment.

Mongolia: 'The Gobi desert is a horrible place to work'

Once a poor Soviet satellite famous for cashmere and Genghis Khan, Mongolia is now booming with the profits of coal mining. But what does it mean for the nation’s nomadic heritage? • Dan Chung’s gallery of photographs from Mongolia

Ziaur hands Abhijeet shock defeat at Sharjah

Sharjah (UAE) : Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh in the second round of 13th Asian Continental Chess championship here at Sharjah Chess Club.

Ravina guns for another title as Le Tour kicks off

MANILA, Philippines – Jonifer "Baler" Ravina opens his quest for a second Le Tour de Filipinas crown as the country’s only race sanctioned by the International Cycling Union (UCI) unfurls its fifth edition on Monday from Clark, Pampanga.

Scout Craft Camp a success

From the beginning, the Scout Craft Camp 2014 had been an interesting trial of Baden Powell’s concept of “teach the youth a skill, then let them lead”.

Unification forum to be held in Mongolia

Experts, scholars and government officials are to gather in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in June to exchange their ideas on unification and the so-called neo-Cold War surrounding the Korean Peninsula, according to a Seoul-based nonprofit group.

Disappearing World: Herders of Mongun-Taiga - The Tuvans of Mongolia : Synopsis

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Taiwan wins women's handball tournament in Mongolia

Taipei, April 20 (CNA) A Taiwanese team has remained undefeated in the women's competition of the International Handball Federation Trophy Tournament, which concluded Saturday in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Mongolia Brief April 18, 2014 Part II

Cabinet meeting in brief Ulaanbaatar, April 20 (MONTSAME) The cabinet held Saturday discussed a draft new wording of the law on family, and then decided to submit it to parliament, with some proposals from cabinet members.

Around China: Tibetan ballad singer has global vision

LHASA, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Sitar Doje is a typical Tibetan herder's son, but is endowed with a special talent: he can recite the world's longest epic poem for hours on end without faltering.

Hope grows in Groveland

Hope for the Children. That’s what Good Neighbor Program founders Dianne and John Garvis have dubbed a makeover project they have embarked on for the Kiddie Land Academy daycare in Groveland.

7th Asian Taekwondo Championship all set to start at Kathmandu

The 7th Asian Taekwondo Championship is all set to begin in Kathmandu from 20 April 2014.

Shock defeat for Abhijeet

Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh in the second round of 13th Asian Continental chess championship here at the Sahrjah Chess Club.

Culinary Adventures: New Jersey Pork Roll

I have to admit that I had never heard of this regional delicacy until a couple of weeks ago.

Transport & Logistics

Its sparse population, landlocked location and extreme climate make developing Mongolia’s transportation and logistics infrastructure a challenge.

China's rare earth firm Q1 profit slumps 70pct

China's major rare earth producer Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Rare Earth Group said its net profit slumped 71.71% YoY to CNY 69.38 million in the Q1 of 2014.

Karpal's death received sadly in MONGOLIA: He helped during my worst time - ALTANTUYA'S DAD

The death of Malaysian icon Karpal Singh has reached the shores of Ulanbataar, Mongolia, where a two-page tribute was dedicated to him in a local daily yesterday.

Japan, Mongolia Exchange Views on Regional Issues

Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe held an unscheduled meeting with Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj on Wednesday, according to the Global Post.

Mongolia’s Chance for a Prosperous Future

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Regional integration offers Mongolia the opportunity for a more prosperous future.

'Solar chimneys' may help solve China's energy woes

Scientists are researching whether so-called solar chimneys, which rise half a kilometre or even higher from the earth, might produce enough clean energy to help reduce the mainland's chronic air pollution.

Imagining MOOCs For a Developing World

No presentation by the leader of a major MOOC organizations would be complete without the tale of a student dodging bullets or walking from a remote village to a slightly less remote school to participate in a massive online course (with extra points for inspiration when these tales end with said students finishing at the top of their global class).

Asian Continental chess: Abhijit Kunte begins with a bang

Grandmaster and former National champion Abhijit Kunte scored a crushing victory over fifth seed Ni Hua of China in the first round of 13th Asian Continental chess championship here on Friday.

Berkh Uul production on fast track

With Viking Ashanti moving closer to a friendly takeover of private company Auminco Mines, the combined entity believes it could become a producer of thermal coal from the Berkh Uul project within the next 12 to 18 months.

Turquoise Hill Gains as Mongolian PM Gives Mine Funding Support

Turquoise Hill Resources (TRQ) Ltd. rose to a one-month high after Mongolia’s Prime Minister Altankhuyag Norov said his government fully supports project financing to restart construction on the second phase of the Oyu Tolgoi mine.

Turquoise Hill buys time for Oyu Tolgoi expansion

Shares in Turquoise Hill Resources (TSE:TRQ) dropped 4% on Tuesday after the company gave an update on production and financing for an underground expansion project at its massive Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia.

Mongolia Brief April 18, 2014

Protection Uvs Lake Basin considered April 18 (news.mn) The Protected Areas Administration Department has decided to administer protection to the Uvs Lake Basin in Uvs province. 

Mongolia Brief April 17, 2014

Ambassador Participates in Int’l Forum on Trilateral Cooperation Ulaanbaatar, April 17 (MONTSAME) The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Korea Mr B.Ganbold took part in the 2014 international forum for trilateral cooperation held April 15 in Seoul under a theme "The Unity in Diversity - Fostering East Asian Identity & Spirit of Community".

Copper is pathological and suffers from SAD, but it has value – Goldie

Dr. Copper may be in a supercycle, but there are serious problems.

President receives Mongolian Prosecutor

HA NOI (VNS)— Viet Nam always treasures ties with traditional friends and stands ready to expand all-round cooperation with Mongolia, including in the field of justice, President Truong Tan Sang has said.

Graphite report - China: Consolidation nation

Free download: Special report on the consolidation of China's flake graphite industry

Can World's Rarest Bear Be Saved?

The Gobi is Earth’s fifth largest desert, sprawling across half a million square miles of southern Mongolia and northern China .

Mongolia keen on garment sector cooperation with Vietnam

Mongolia is keen on cooperation in the garment and textile sector with Vietnam, especially with the Ho Chi Minh City, Regzenda Sandag, Vice Director of Department of Light Industry Policy Implementation and Coordination, under the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, Government of Mongolia, has said.

Mongolia seeks textile partnership with City

HCM CITY (VNS) — HCM City and Mongolia have much potential in trade, especially in garment and textile, Regzenda Sandag of the Mongolian Ministry of Industry and Agriculture told Vietnamese officials at a bilateral seminar held in HCM City yesterday.

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. to Present at NYSSA Mongolia Conference

THUNDER BAY, CANADA, Apr 17, 2014 (Filing Services Canada via COMTEX) -- Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. (YAK - TSX Venture)

Melia Hotels International brings Spanish luxury to Mongolia with the opening of Gran Melia Ulaanbaatar

The company signs its 1st property in Mongolia, 18th hotel in Asia Pacific

Abergavenny pals will drive to Mongolia

THREE friends from Abergavenny are to drive to Mongolia in a Nissan Micra that is almost as old as they are.

Twin lifeguards from Fulham to drive to Mongolia in ambulance

Twin brothers who are planning to travel over 10,000 miles to Mongolia for charity have finally bought the ambulance that will take them there.

Japan, Mongolia oppose attempt to change status quo by force

Japanese and Mongolian defense ministers agreed Thursday to oppose any attempt to change the status quo by force, in light of China's claim to the Japan-administered islands and Russia's annexation of Crimea, southern Ukraine, Japan's Defense Ministry said.

Seven Herders Held After Inner Mongolia Clashes

Chinese authorities in the northern region of Inner Mongolia are holding seven ethnic Mongolian herders after clashes with a mining company they said polluted their grazing lands, local residents said on Thursday.

Mongolia Brief April 16, 2014 Part II

O.Baasankhuu submits draft amendment to parliament Ulaanbaatar, April 16 (MONTSAME) On Wednesday, O.Baasankhuu MP submitted to the Speaker Z.Enkhbold a draft amendment to the law on tobacco control.

Copper price rally comes to abrupt end

In late afternoon New York trade on Tuesday May copper changed hands at $2.995 a pound as weakening demand from China and a flood of new supply worry the market.

All sent and received e-mails in Gmail will be analyzed, says Google

Google added a paragraph to its terms of service as of Monday to tell customers that, yes, it does scan e-mail content for advertising and customized search results, among other reasons.

China economic growth slows to 18-month low in first quarter

China’s economy grew at its slowest pace in 18 months in the first quarter of 2014, official data showed on Wednesday, with signs of waning momentum already prompting limited government action to steady the world’s second-largest economy.

China's rare earth firm Q1 profit slumps 70 pct

China's major rare earth producer Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Rare-Earth Group said its net profit slumped 71.71 percent year on year to 69.38 million yuan (11.26 million U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of 2014.

Turquoise Hill says Oyu Tolgoi funding parties seek extension

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Rare baby camel makes first appearance at Budapest Zoo

Rare baby camel: Born on April 9, a wild Bactrian camel named 'Ilias' was seen with his eight-year-old mother at the Budapest Zoo.

Emergency & Disaster Risk Reduction Officer (Mongolia)

Help Mongolians to protect themselves from the worst impacts of a natural disaster by developing community-appropriate preparedness plans.

Disaster Management Policy Development Officer (Mongolia)

Help create policies that will save lives across Mongolia.

Mongolia Travel: See The World’s Only 13-Year-Old Girl Hunter With An Eagle For A Hunting Partner

Mongolia Travel for most travelers is usually filled with picturesque landscapes and the unique culture of the country.

Abe meets Mongolian president possibly over N. Korea abductions

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj on Wednesday, in an unscheduled meeting that suggests Japan has been asking for help from Mongolia to address the past abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea.

UVM student research, from Mongolia to Missisquoi

The cachet of “organic” for the sustainability-minded — in food, fertilizer, apparel, and so on — only goes so far.

Mongolia Brief April 16, 2014

OT investment passes USD8 billion April 15 (business-mongolia.com) The Government and Rio Tinto are yet to settle their differences over the project’s expansion. Most of the high grade ores lying in the underground mine, Mongolia worries about the debt it is currently incurring in building of the mine.

Recently released market study: Mongolia Mining Report Q2 2014

New Materials research report from Business Monitor International is now available from Fast Market Research

Walsh taking Rio 'back to the future'

Chief executive Sam Walsh says since taking over the reins of Australia's biggest producer of iron ore he has been 'taking Rio Tinto back to the future'.

INNER MONGOLIA JUNZHENG ENERGY & CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO LTD (601216-SH)

Inner Mongolia Junzheng Energy and Chemical Industry Co Ltd:To use undistributed profits to pay cash dividend of 0.6 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares, and use additional paid-in capital to distribute six new shares for every 10 shares, to shareholders for fiscal year 2013.

Dentist Travels from Mongolia to Los Angeles to Be Trained in Chao Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation®

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 15, 2014

Mongolia Brief April 15, 2014 Part II

Aimag governor meets UNDP deputy permanent representative Ulaanbaatar, April 15 (MONTSAME) On Tuesday, the governor of Dornogobi aimag P.Gankhuyag met Mr Thomas Eriksson, the deputy permanent representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to Mongolia.

Fighting threatens an oil center in South Sudan

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Rebel fighters in South Sudan claimed Tuesday that they captured the capital of an oil-rich state, and they issued an ultimatum to oil companies to shut down production and evacuate workers. U.N. peacekeepers rescued 10 oil workers from the violence, but not before five were wounded.

China Business: China's champions of the dairy boom

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Two of China's National Champions are quickly rising up the ranks of the world's dairy companies.

Movie Review: Amka and the Three Golden Rules

This review contains spoilers

Rio Tinto aims to resolve Oyu Tolgoi differences with Mongolia by September

Rio Tinto ( RIO -2.8%) may be making progress in resolving differences with Mongolia's government over the planned expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi mine, FT reports, as potential lenders extend a deadline to arrange financing for the project until the end of September.

Rio Tinto's iron ore production hit by weather

Rio Tinto's iron ore production has fallen short of some expectations, with the miner producing 66.4 million tonnes of iron ore from its global operations.

Rio produces record iron ore output as global supply gains

Rio Tinto Group, the world’s second-largest mining company, said first-quarter iron ore production rose to a record, swelling global supply that’s forecast to head into surplus this year.

Banks overlook delays to boost Rio Tinto expansion in Gobi

Banks supporting Rio Tinto's $US6 billion expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia look set to forgive ongoing delays to the project, with at least two major banks agreeing to extend their funding commitments.

Rio Tinto makes ‘progress’ in Mongolia copper mine dispute

Rio Tinto is aiming to resolve its differences with Mongolia’s government over a vast copper mine expansion within the next five months, after asking potential lenders to extend a deadline to arrange financing for the project.

‘A Day of Mongolia’ thrived on Chinggis Square

Some dedicated Mongolians spent Monday outside at Central Square.

Mongolia gains two victories at Youth World Boxing Championship

Mongolian boxer B.Tumurkhuyag defeated his opponent Edwin Tshabalala in the men’s 49 kg weight category, while G.Battamir won his bout against South Korea’s Han Younghun in the men’s 52 kg category on the first day of the Youth World Boxing Championship, hosted by Sofia, Bulgaria.

Meet a 13-Year-Old Mongolian Girl Whose Hunting Partner is a Golden Eagle

Ashol-Pan lives in the Altai mountains of western Mongolia.

The first falconress of Mongolia: Incredible pictures of a teenage girl and her golden eagle

Their wingspan is almost double her height, but that does nothing to intimidate Ashol-Pan.

Mongolia Brief April 15, 2014

McGill students made cold Ulaanbaatar into one of the “Hot Cities” of the World April 14 (business-mongolia.com) Consent gap fillers Almost every investor in Mongolia struggles the huge gap of understanding (interpreting) the Mongolian decision makers and they acts and promises.

Gran Melia Ulaanbaatar Hotel to Open 2017 in Mongolia

The 150-room hotel, to be added to the Gran Melia Hotels & Resorts luxury portfolio, is scheduled to be open in 2017.

MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276) has dropped 9.043%. The last price is HK$0.171

[Dropping Stock] MONGOLIA ENERGY (00276)'s price dropped 9.043% at 01:50p.m . Its last price is HK$0.171.

Turquoise Hill Announces First Quarter 2014 Production and Provides Update on Project Financing

VANCOUVER, BC --(Marketwired - April 14, 2014) - Turquoise Hill Resources today announced the first quarter 2014 production for Oyu Tolgoi and provided an update on project financing.

Rio’s Turquoise Hill Says Parties to Seek OT Funding Extension

Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. (TRQ) , the miner controlled by Rio Tinto Group, said all parties in the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia agreed to seek a funding extension for the underground expansion amid talks with the government.

A 13-year-old eagle huntress in Mongolia

A photographer who snapped what could be the world's only girl hunting with a golden eagle says watching her work was an amazing sight.

Father ordered to return his son to the UK after losing case

A father who kept his son in Singapore with his parents has been ordered to return to him to the UK.

Gran Melia Ulaanbaatar Hotel to Open 2017 in Mongolia

Baz International and Melia Hotels International signed an agreement for management of the newly-built Gran Melia Ulaanbaatar.

Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Industry (Group) Co Ltd Company Profile: New analysis published

© companiesandmarkets.com 14.04.2014 21:22:01 - Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Industry (Group) Co Ltd in Packaged Food (China) - a new company profile report on companiesandmarkets.com

Copper, iron ore imports defy China weakness

Markets were shocked on Thursday by surprisingly weak trade data from China, the world’s second largest economy, that showed overall imports falling by double digits and exports declining 6.6%.

Power Pinoys face tall order against Qataris

Games Today (Mall of Asia Arena) 12 noon – Iraq vs Kazakhstan 2 p.m. – Iran vs Taiwan 4 p.m. – Qatar vs Philippines 6 p.m. – China vs Lebanon

Pinoys go for 'miracle' win

MANILA, Philippines - PLDT Home TVolution Philippines tries to pull off a miracle of sorts as it clashes with powerhouse Al-Rayyan Qatar in today’s quarterfinal round of the 2014 Asian Men’s Club Volleyball Championship presented by PLDT Home Fibr at the MOA Arena in Pasay City.

A Taste of Asia in the Heart of Europe

LONDON — It’s the south bank of the Thames, not the Himalayas. But the view should be great, anyway.

Mongolia Brief April 14, 2014 Part II

Premier works in Tov aimag Ulaanbaatar, April 14 (MONTSAME) On Monday, the Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag participated in a training-discussion of governors of bagas /smallest administrative unit in localities/ in Sergelen soum, Tov province.

Mongolia Brief April 14, 2014

Mongolia to Appoint Its First Ambassadors to Indonesia and Brazil Ulaanbaatar, April 13 (MONTSAME) At its regular meeting on Saturday, the cabinet discussed an issue of appointing some Ambassadors of the country, and then decided to submit a proposal on it to the President Ts.Elbegdorj.

Iraq trounces Mongolia, helps Phl nail QF spot

By Joey Villar MANILA, Philippines -- Prayers answered.

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.

China signed an agreement of establishing railway company with Mongolia

On April 7th China and Mongolia signed an agreement of establishing a joint venture railway company.

Mongolia Business Forecast Report Q4 2013 - new country guide report published

© companiesandmarkets.com 14.04.2014 02:56:01 - Mongolia Business Forecast Report Q4 2013 - a new country guide report on companiesandmarkets.com

Meliá Hotels forays into Mongolia

THE first Meliá hotel in Mongolia will open in 2017, in the Bayanzurkh area of Ulan Bator, alongside the financial and government district.

Melia to open Gran Melia in Mongolia

SHANGHAI - Baz International and Melia Hotels International signed an agreement for management of the newly-built Gran Melia Ulaanbaatar. The 150-room hotel, to be added to the Gran Melia Hotels & Resorts luxury portfolio, is scheduled to be open in 2017.

During Hagel Visit, China Showed Its Military Might, and Its Frustrations

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia — When Robert M. Gates visited China in 2011 as the United States defense secretary, the military greeted him with an unexpected and, in the view of American military officials, provocative test of a Chinese stealth fighter jet, a bold show of force that stunned the visiting Americans and may even have surprised the Chinese president at the time, Hu Jintao.

Why I'm Picking up More Shares of SunPower Corporation

Of all the renewable energy stocks that I cover, SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR ) is the only one I own in my portfolio.

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.

Iraq side turns back Mongolian squad, tows Philippines into volleyball quarterfinals

Iraq's South Gas Club Sports ended the quarterfinal hopes of Mongolia’s Altain Bars on Saturday, allowing the idle Philippines to move into the round of eight of the Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Viking Ashanti to fast track coal production in Mongolia within 12-18 months

Viking Ashanti Limited is moving closer to a friendly takeover of Auminco that could see the combined entity become a producer of thermal coal within the next 12 to 18 months.

Mongolia Brief April 11, 2014 Part II

Macedonian women parliamentarians visiting Ulaanbaatar, April 11 (MONTSAME) A member of Macedonia’s parliament Ms Tanja Tomic; and representatives of the Democratic Institution and Human Right Organization at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) are visiting Mongolia.

Copper Glut Seen Imperiled as Projects Face Delays

Copper is heading for the biggest surplus in 13 years as new supply hits the market.

RFQ/14/01-UN HOUSE – SUPPLY OF PABX SYSTEM AND PROVISION OF RELATED SERVICES

Procurement Process : RFQ - Request for quotation Office : UNDP - MONGOLIA Deadline : 28-Apr-14 Posted on : 12-Apr-14 Development Area : TELECOMMUNICATIONS Reference Number : 15316

Iraq trounces Mongolia, helps Phl nail QF spot

By Joey Villar MANILA, Philippines -- Prayers answered.

Iraqis win sends Power Pinoys to volley quarters

MANILA, Philippines - South Gas Club Sports Iraq drubbed Altain Bars Mongolia, 25-12, 25-17, 23-25, 25-15, yesterday, giving PLDT Home TVolution Philippines a free ride to the quarterfinals of the 2014 Asian Men’s Club Volleyball Championship presented by PLDT Home Fibr at the MOA Arena in Pasay City.

Pentagon Chief, On Mongolia Visit, Vows More Cooperation

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel visited Mongolia, promising to increase military cooperation with the country and saying that it was a key part of the U.S. "rebalance" to Asia.

Duo to drive to Mongolia for charity

TWO 24-year-old Bridgwater men are driving to Mongolia in their modified van to raise money for charity.

PH Power Pinoys enter quarters with Iraq win over Mongolia

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ PLDT Home TVolution Power Pinoys officially made their entry into the quarterfinals of the 2014 Asian Men’s Volleyball Club Championship following a win by Iraq over Mongolia Saturday.

Iraq downs Mongolia, pushes PH to Asian men's volley QFs

MANILA, Philippines - The Power Pinoys can now breathe a sigh of relief after Al Gas Janoob of Iraq dispatched Altain Bars-Mongolia, 25-12, 25-17, 23-25, 25-15 in the PLDT Home Fibr Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship on Saturday, April 12 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

A private visit to the Republic of Mongolia

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his party arrived at Chinggis Khaan (or Genghis Khan) International Airport Friday evening, commencing a private visit to the Republic of Mongolia.

Free clinic helps mother get surgery, treatment for her breast cancer

(WJLA) - Just a few short months ago, 40-year-old Galai Enkhtsatsral found out she had breast cancer.

Kazakhstan, Mongolia intend to initiate direct flights

Astana, Kazakhstan, April 11 By Daniyar Mukhtarov - Trend:

PH pins hopes on Iraq victory in Asian men’s club volley

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ PLDT Home TVolution Power Pinoys will be a keen observer when Iraq battles Mongolia Saturday in the 2014 Asian Men’s Volleyball Club Championship at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Joint Press Conference with Secretary Hagel and Minister Bat-Erdene in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Presenters: Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Mongolian Minister of Defense Dashdemberel Bat-Erdene April 10, 2014

Mongolia: Improved Education Quality in Rural Primary Schools

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Between 2007 and 2013, the Rural Education and Development (READ) Project made learning materials available in rural Mongolia by establishing 3,560 classroom libraries in all 383 rural primary schools. Each school received over 160 books, benefiting a total of 130,000 students.

Duo to drive to Mongolia for charity

TWO 24-year-old Bridgwater men are driving to Mongolia in their modified van to raise money for charity.

PH pins hopes on Iraq victory in Asian men’s club volley

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ PLDT Home TVolution Power Pinoys will be a keen observer when Iraq battles Mongolia Saturday in the 2014 Asian Men’s Volleyball Club Championship at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Turkey, Mongolia start visa-free travel

ANKARA – Citizens from Turkey and Mongolia can visit each country for up to 30 days without a visa, according to bilateral agreement between these two countries' foreign ministries.

Parliament approves visa deal with Mongolia

Parliament recently approved an agreement to begin visa liberalization in the travel of Turkish and Mongolian citizens to each other's countries.

Kazakhstan, Mongolia intend to initiate direct flights

The sides initialed a text of the memorandum on the implementation of the intergovernmental agreement on air traffic as part of the first meeting of the Kazakh- Mongolian working group on cooperation in the field of transport, the Kazakh Ministry of Transport and Communications said on April 11.

Mongolia’s investor relations: a job for Genghis Khan?

It was only an April Fool’s day joke – but when an Ulaanbaatar website suggested that Mongolia go on a Genghis Khan-style “investor roadshow” across several continents on horseback to win back international investors, it hinted at the size of the image deficit the north Asian nation faces.

Hagel, Mongolian Defense Minister Agree to Deepen Ties

By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service

Mongolia Brief April 11, 2014

Mongolia to Cooperate with Belarus in Military Technique Ulaanbaatar, April 11 (MONTSAME) The House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus passed bills on the ratification of the agreements on military technical cooperation with Mongolia on April 10. 

China is major investor for mineral extraction in Myanmar and Mongolia

China, billed as the major investor in the exploration and production of Myanmar natural resources, is also a big player for mineral extraction in Mongolia, said S. Javkhlanbaatar, the director of Invest Mongolia Agency.

Mongolia To Conduct Population Census In 2015

ULAANBAATAR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The National Statistical Office of Mongolia will conduct a national census next year, Mongolian news agency MONTSAME reported.

Hagel Pushes US Military Ties With China's Neighbor Mongolia

ULAN BATOR — Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel Thursday endorsed stronger military ties with Mongolia as it seeks a US partnership as a counterweight to its powerful neighbors Russia and China.

Hagel Gets a Gift Horse During His Visit to Mongolia

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia – After weathering tough meetings with Chinese leaders about U.S. ambitions in the region, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel‘s 10-day Asian excursion came to a close Thursday with a gift horse and sour milk curd.

US Promises Increase in Military Aid to Mongolia

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel finished his Asia tour with a brief stop in Mongolia, where he and Monglian Defense Minister Dashdemberal Bat-Erdene promised to increase military cooperation.

Hagel gets a horse from Mongolian hosts as he wraps up Asia trip

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia — The Pentagon’s effort to add to its assets in Asia got a symbolic boost Thursday as Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel acquired a horse during a brief visit to this landlocked country wedged between China and Russia.

In Mongolia, a Gift Horse for Hagel

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel knew even before he landed here that there was no way he could keep the horse.

Mongolia Brief April 10 Part II

Stock exchange news for April 10 Ulaanbaatar, April 10 (MONTSAME) At the Stock Exchange trades held Thursday, a total of nine million 690 thousand and 258 shares of 15 JSCs were traded costing MNT one billion 154 million 768 thousand and 900.00.

Mongolia Brief April 10, 2014

”Mongolia Mining 2014” expo April 9 (news.mn) The 4th edition of Mongolia Mining expo will be held at Buyant-Ukhaa Sports Palace for three days from April 10th – April 12th 2014.

Old Colwyn man prepares to trek Mongolia

A MAN hoping to become the first person to trek solo over Mongolia has been making preparations for his adventure.

United PV acquires 40 MW solar PV plant in Inner Mongolia

A subsidiary of United Photovoltaics Group Ltd. (Hong Kong) has acquired a 90% share in a 40 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in China's Inner Mongolia region from the Forty-eighth Research Institute of China Electronics Group Corp. (Changsa, China).

US, Mongolia Bolster Military Ties During Hagel Visit

The United States and Mongolia are bolstering military ties under a deal signed in Ulan Bator by Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel.

Mongolia’s investor relations: a job for Genghis Khan?

It was only an April Fool’s day joke – but when an Ulaanbaatar website suggested that Mongolia go on a Genghis Khan-style “investor roadshow” across several continents on horseback to win back international investors, it hinted at the size of the image deficit the north Asian nation faces.

Hagel Seeks to Increase Ties With Mongolia

The United States will expand military training and exercises with Mongolia following the signing of an agreement by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel at the close of his 10-day trip to the Asia-Pacific region.

Hagel pushes US military ties with China's neighbour Mongolia

Ulan Bator (AFP) - Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel Thursday endorsed stronger military ties with Mongolia as it seeks a US partnership as a counterweight to its powerful neighbours Russia and China.

U.S. defense chief praises Mongolia, given horse during visit

(Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel praised Mongolian troops and got a horse as a gift during a rare visit on Thursday to the landlocked nation strategically located between China and Russia that sits on vast quantities of untapped mineral wealth.

Frontier issuers bring political risk to bond world

* Low-rated sovereigns jump into market * Yields do not reflect political risks * Political risk insurance fails to find favour

Firebird Global Master Fund, Ltd. and its joint actors report certain transactions in securities of Khot Infrastructure Holdings, Ltd.

Canada NewsWire CAYMAN ISLANDS, April 9, 2014

17th century map debunks China's territorial claim

MANILA, Philippines – The 17th century map of China was a gift from German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Chinese President Xi Jinping during his recent visit to Berlin.

With a twist of Limoncello: Wine, spirits conventioneers talk marketing alcoholic beverages

Limoncello is known as an Italian yellow lemon liqueur.

Pro bike: Cory Wallace’s Kona King Kahuna 29

Cory Wallace, from Jasper in Alberta, Canada, is an unassuming figure in endurance mountain biking.

Talking points

Indian elections move to the capital

What's Closer to Texas Than Texas Is to Itself?

This map shows (roughly) how large the Lone Star State is. Points in the map’s red section are closer to somewhere in Texas than the opposite sides of Texas are to each other.

Marblehead resident wins Civic Engagement Award

Margo W.R. Steiner was recognized on April 3 when Salem State University inducted her into its Civic Engagement Hall of Fame as this year’s honoree.

Aspire to supply coal to Sainshand Industrial Park from Ovoot project

Aspire Mining has signed a non-bidding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to supply future coal produced from the Ovoot coking coal project in Mongolia to the Sainshand Industrial Complex.

Mongolia Brief April 9, 2014

”Mongolia Mining 2014” expo April 9 (news.mn) The 4th edition of Mongolia Mining expo will be held at Buyant-Ukhaa Sports Palace for three days from April 10th – April 12th 2014.

Grand Muftis of Kazakhstan, Mongolia sign memorandum of cooperation

Grand Mufti of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Malgajyuly Mayamerov and Grand Mufti of Mongolia Oserhan Mukai signed the memorandum of friendship and cooperation, Kazinform reported Monday.

Couple sweeps streets 23 years to repay debt

A couple in Chifeng, the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, swept streets for 23 years to pay off debts they ran up for hospital treatment for their two sons.

Mongolian Mining : to form JV for cross border freight railway

[ET Net News Agency, 9 April 2014] Mongolian Mining Corporation (00975) said it agreed to establish a joint venture with China Shenhua Overseas Development and Investment, Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC and Tavan Tolgoi JSC to be named as Gashuunsukhait Railway LLC for the development of cross border freight railway, which would connect Gashuunsukhait port station of Mongolia to Ganqimaodu port station of China.

Power Pinoys off to rousing start

Games Today (Mall of Asia Arena) 12 noon – Iran vs Japan 2 p.m. – Oman vs Hong Kong 4 p.m. – Turkmekistan vs Kazakhstan (Cuneta Astrodome) 4 p.m. – China vs Taipei 6 p.m. – UAE vs Papua New Guinea

Synthesis Energy Systems Announces Operational Launch of ZCM-SES Sino-U.S. Clean Energy Technologies Limited

HOUSTON, Apr 09, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) --

China Warns Local Governments on Land Misuse

China's land ministry on Wednesday accused six local governments of misusing farmland, making questionable land seizures and giving inadequate compensation to farmers.

Power Pinoys open Asian Club Volleyball campaign with three-set rout of Mongolia

The PLDT Home TVolution Power Pinoys bested a taller Mongolia squad in straight sets, 25-13 25-23 25-16 to gets their maiden campaign in the Asian Club Men's Volleyball Championship off to a positive start at the Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday.

Aspire Mining to supply Ovoot coking coal to Sainshand Industrial Park

Aspire Mining ( ASX: AKM ) should trade higher today after it signed an agreement with a Mongolian Government entity to supply future coal produced from the Ovoot Project in Mongolia to the Sainshand Industrial Complex.

Photos: Rare Mute Swans spotted in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

It's been quite a week for rare birds in China! First the elusive blackthroated blue robin was spotted in the Northwest, and now it's breeding season for rare Mute Swans, seen here courting on the surface of Wuliangsuhai Fresh Lake in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Shenhua to stop exploiting groundwater in China

The Shenhua Group is to stop extracting groundwater for their flagship coal to liquid project in Inner Mongolia’s Ordos an area struggling with severe water shortages affecting farmers and herders.

China's Shenhua to invest in cross-border rail link from Mongolia

(Reuters) - Shenhua Group, China's top coal producer, will form a joint venture with partners in Mongolia to build a cross-border rail link that will help ship coal to China, the company confirmed on Wednesday.

Mongolia Brief April 8, 2014 Part II

Governor of Uvs visits Tuva Republic Ulaanbaatar, April 8 (MONTSAME) A delegation headed by D.Tsendsuren, the governor of Uvs aimag, paid an official visit to Russian Tuva Republic on April 4-6.

New Energy Frontier: Drilling Into Coal for Gas

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With their sights on stores of low-grade coal beneath the coasts of England, the ranches of Wyoming, and the fields of Inner Mongolia, entrepreneurs around the world are touting the promise of yet another "unconventional" approach to energy extraction.

China Corn Glut No Barrier to Farmers as State Buys

Even after four years of record corn harvests left China with the world’s biggest surplus since 2002, Zhang Fengyou and millions of farmers in the northeast provinces are planting more.

Filipinos reach quarterfinals

THE Philippines’ Home TVolution Team relied on speed to get past Mongolia in just three sets, 25-13, 25-23, 25-16, yesterday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Hard words won't shatter China-Australia relations

Commentators writing about Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s trip to three of our largest regional trading partners -- China, Japan and South Korea -- have almost all emphasised that it will be a difficult and delicate trip for the relatively new Australian leader when it comes to his visit to China and desire to advance free trade agreement negotiations.

‘Heritage of Horse Warriors of the Steppe’ exhibition opens

The 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Federal Republic of Germany are being organized through a series of events.

T.Boldbaatar: Driving courses in Mongolia are inadequate

In 2013, there were 18,367 reported car accidents. According to relevant statistics, 97.2 percent of car accidents were caused by driver errors.

Power Pinoys wallop Mongolia

Games today: (MOA Arena) 12 nn -- Iran vs. Japan 2 p.m. -- Oman vs. Hong Kong 4 p.m. -- Turkmenistan vs. Kazakhstan

The secret lives of transgender Mongolians

In Mongolia, gay, lesbian and transsexual people endure violence, discrimination and social repression, which leads many of them to dream of life away from its borders.

Power Pinoys beat Mongolia, open Asian volley bid on high note

Games Wednesday: (MOA Arena)

Mongolia: Activist and Ambitious

Mongolia is fast becoming an ambitious country worth watching in the Asia-Pacific.

Mongolia Brief April 8, 2014

Second Circle of Vocational Training Programme Starts Ulaanbaatar, April 8 (MONTSAME) In frames of the “Employed and paid Mongolian” national programme, six thous.417 qualified people were prepared last year, 79% of them have been employed.

Kincora Copper set for "drilling to discover", says Resource Capital

Drilling at Kincora Copper 's ( CVE:KCC ) flagship Bronze Fox licence is likely to kick off in May this year, says Mongolia-based broker ResCap, which rates the stock a 'speculative buy'.

Sungrow partners on 300MW of Inner Mongolia PV power plant projects

Major China-based PV inverter manufacturer, Sungrow Power Co has signed a ‘strategic cooperation agreement’ to build a total of 300MW of PV power plants in Inner Mongolia at an estimated cost of US$483 million, according to a company statement.

"Mongolian Foreign Relations Surge Indicates New Activist Agenda for 2014"

Mongolia used 2013 to burnish its foreign policy credentials, particularly when it came to promoting security cooperation across Northeast Asia.

PH sweeps Mongolia in Asian Men's Volleyball debut

MANILA, Philippines – First game down.

Hagel tours China’s new aircraft carrier

BEIJING (AP) - The United States’ campaign to encourage China to be more open about its military growth and intentions got a symbolic boost Monday with a tour for Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel of the country’s first aircraft carrier, but efforts to get the Asian giant to be more transparent about cyberattacks and other defense operations has been less successful.

China’s Dominance in Cement Has Little Effect on European Suppliers

HONG KONG — In the cement industry, as with so much else in global commerce, China is a dominant force.

Find Mongolia Hotels

Accommodations range from decent modern accommodations to abysmal modern accommodations to traditional gers (felt huts, stretched over a wooden frame—in all, a fabulous experience, but don't expect private baths or coed accommodations).

New Course in Inner Mongolia Planned

Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design has been hired to create Batu Bay Golf Club in Inner Mongolia, China. Dana Fry, a principal in the firm, will oversee the project.

Inner Mongolia Junzheng Energy and Chemical Industry issues FY 2014 Q1 net profit outlook

Inner Mongolia Junzheng Energy and Chemical Industry Co Ltd:Sees net profit for the first quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2014 to increase about 40 pct to 80 pct.

China: Slower Growth, but a Bigger Economy

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PH plays Mongolia in opener today

Games Today (Mall of Asia Arena)

Sungrow partners on 300MW of Inner Mongolia PV power plant projects

Major China-based PV inverter manufacturer, Sungrow Power Co has signed a ‘strategic cooperation agreement’ to build a total of 300MW of PV power plants in Inner Mongolia at an estimated cost of US$483 million, according to a company statement.

PH spikers open bid vs Mongolia

THE Asian Men’s Club Volleyball Championship, presented by PLDT Home Fibr, opens today at two separate venues as the Philippines returns to the Asian scene for the first time in more than a decade.

Mongolia Brief April 7, 2014

Development Bank to own shares in Mongolian Mortgage Corporation April 6 (business-mongolia.com) National Development Bank of Mongolia and MIK (Mongolian Mortgage Corporation) signed a partnership agreement enabling NDBM to own 14.88% of shares in MIK.

B.Bolormaa: Instead of paying attention to District doctors, the ministry only thinks about higher level hospitals

Aside from the National Center for Maternal and Children’s Health (NCMCH) and District Children’s Hospitals, there’s hardly any hospital giving care to infants and children in Mongolia.

Fossil Fuels Still Rule But Don't Worry -- We Have Plenty Of Uranium

The 2014 Annual Report of the AAPG Energy Minerals Division Committee (Michael D. Campbell, Chair) just came out and its findings are quite interesting ( EMD Uranium 2014 ).

Obama visit chance to showcase robust alliance: Kishida

Japan wants to make U.S. President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit an opportunity to show the robust Japan-U.S. alliance to the world, Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said Sunday.

US deploying drones and missile destroyers to bolster US-Japan defense alliance

TOKYO – U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel delivered a two-pronged warning to Asia Pacific nations Sunday, announcing that the U.S. will send two additional ballistic missile destroyers to Japan to counter the North Korean threat, and saying China must better respect its neighbors.

Mongolian badminton team competes at World Junior Championship

The national badminton junior team of Mongolia is currently competing in the 2014 World Junior Badminton Championship which launched today in Alor Setar, Malaysia.

BLP engaged to redraft Mongolian arbitration laws

Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) has been engaged by the Mongolian government to redraft the country's arbitration laws, along with local outfit New Grata.

PH ready for Asian men's volleyball

MANILA, Philippines - Organizers are going through great lengths to ensure the success of the the first biggest international sporting event this year – the Asian Men’s Volleyball Club Championship – set April 8-16 at the Mall of Asia and Cunea Astrodome.

Phl opens Asian volleyball bid vs Mongolia

MANILA, Philippines – Armed with its two-week training in Seoul, South Korea, the Philippines PLDT Home Tvolution seeks to open its campaign with a bang as it faces off with unpredictable Mongolia in Tuesday's start of the PLDT Home Fibr 2014 Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championships at the MOA Arena in Pasay City.

Erdene posts lower net loss

Erdene Resource Development Corp. of Halifax reported a net loss Tuesday of $2,760,423 for the 12 months ended Dec. 31.

Mongolian Freighter With North Korean Crew Sinks Off South Korea

A Mongolian-flagged freighter with a crew of 16 North Koreans sank off the coast of South Korea, killing at least two, the South’s coast guard said.

Mongolia in the region: time for economic foreign policy

Mongolia has been extraordinarily successful in building a foreign policy around theLeitmotiv of ‘third neighbours’ for the past 20 years.

Mongolia Brief April 4, Part III

The Parliament’s regular meeting April 6 (UB Post) The President and the Prime Minister issue grants to successful students

ROK returns 3 DPRK sailors, 2 bodies

SEOUL - Republic of Korea(ROK) returned three sailors of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) rescued two days ago in its waters along with two bodies, Seoul's Unification Ministry said Sunday.

Power Pinoys ready for Asian tilt

A short training stint in Korea gave the Philippines’ PLDT HOME TVolution team an experience in international play as the Power Pinoys march to the Asian Men’s Volleyball Club Championship for the very first time starting tomorrow at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Inner Mongolia Arena & Olympic Practice Facility

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11 North Koreans missing after ship sinks

SEOUL, South Korea (CNN) - Two North Korean sailors are dead and 11 missing after a Mongolia-flagged cargo ship sank off the southeastern coast of South Korea.

Sailors, bodies from sunken ship handed over to north korea

Seoul, April 6 (IANS) South Korea handed over to North Korea three sailors and two bodies, rescued two days ago from its waters, after a Mongolia-flagged cargo ship sank in open waters off South Korea's southern coastal city of Yeosu Friday, Xinhua reported.

China to close nearly two thousand small coal mines

Local governments have been under orders to gradually shut all coal mines with annual production capacity of less than 90,000 tonnes, as well as those mines that are operating illegally and do not comply with state safety requirements

Productivity is the way out

In 2013, Mongolia’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 11.3 percent to reach 17 trillion MNT.

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.

Mongolian badminton team competes at World Junior Championship

The national badminton junior team of Mongolia is currently competing in the 2014 World Junior Badminton Championship which launched today in Alor Setar, Malaysia.

ADB cuts Mongolia 2014 economic forecast to single-digit growth

On April 3 the Asian Development Bank joined the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in downgrading its outlook for Mongolia's economy in 2014.

Mongolia counts cost of mine delay as RioTinto deadline passes

A dispute between the Mongolian government and its biggest foreign investor over the expansion of one of the world’s largest copper mines has added to concerns over the country’s faltering economy.

Mongolia Brief April 4, 2014 Part II

FM receives State Secretary of Spanish Foreign Ministry Ulaanbaatar, April 4 (MONTSAME) The Minister of Foreign Affairs L.Bold Friday met visiting Mr Gonzalo de Benito, the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Spain, in Ulaanbaatar.

RF Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu suggests shifting of coal flows from Eastern to Southern direction

At the meeting of RF Government, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu suggested the development of coal transportation towards the southern regions – through Western Mongolia to China and then to other countries, the meeting transcript reads.

Yokota’s parents brief U.S. envoy

The parents of Megumi Yokota, a symbol of the abduction issue involving Japanese snatched by North Korea, said Saturday they have briefed a visiting U.S. envoy on their meeting last month with Yokota’s daughter in Mongolia.

DPRK urges cooperation in rescuing crewmen of sunken cargo ship

PYONGYANG, April 5 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea ( DPRK ) had urged concerning parties to rescue its sunken cargo ship and help survivors return home, the official KCNA news agency reported on Saturday.

Inner Mongolia Commemorates Revolutionary Martyrs on Qingming Festival

In conjunction with Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day), Uxin Banner Women's Federation in Inner Mongolia, and the local bureau of education, held a recitation contest to cherish the memory of revolutionary martyrs in the Second Experimental Primary School, on April 3, 2014.

Mongolia: More Than Just a Courtesy Call

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel will touch down in Ulan Bator this month, marking the first visit of a defense secretary to Mongolia since Donald Rumsfeld toured the landlocked country in 2005.

Xanadu Mines heads to market, acquiring porphyry project in Mongolia

Xanadu Mines (ASX: XAM) is heading to market with a capital raising, with the ASX granting the company a trading halt this morning.

Geothermal Energy and Mongolia

By Paul Sullivan, Georgetown University

An evening of Mongolian meanings

Looking Glass Books recently hosted an evening to launch Uuganaa Ramsay’s book, ‘Mongol’ and to celebrate World Down’s Syndrome Day on 21 March.

The New York Society of Security Analysts Holds Second Mongolia Investment Conference

The conference features a keynote address from a director with the Ministry of Economic Development of Mongolia and presentations from up-and-coming and established Mongolian companies.

ADB warns Mongolia of external imbalances

A new report by Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts Mongolia’s economic growth to reach 9.5 percent in 2014, driven by the start of copper production at the Oyu Tolgoi open pit mine last year and 10 percent in 2015.

Representatives from the Government of Mongolia Visit MCX

With an aim to understand the various operational, economic and self-regulatory aspects linked to successfully operating a commodity exchange, a high level delegation from Mongolia, a central Asian country, visited the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) on March 31, 2014.

Dozens Held After Inner Mongolian Herders Beaten by Police

Chinese authorities in the troubled northern region of Inner Mongolia are holding nearly 40 people following clashes between police and protesting herding communities in recent days, local residents and a U.S.-based rights group said on Thursday.

Hagel: US strongly committed to protecting Japan

YOKOTA AIR FORCE BASE, Japan (AP) — Against the backdrop of Russia's takeover of Ukraine's Crimean region, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Saturday that a key message he will deliver to leaders in Tokyo this weekend is that the U.S. is strongly committed to protecting Japan's security.

Punjabi bizman now owns Ranjit Singh’s sword

A Canada-based Punjabi businessman has emerged to be the highest bidder of a historic sword that once belonged to Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

China stands to benefit as Russia clashes with West over Ukraine

Whenever Russia and Western powers face off, China stands to gain geopolitical leverage.

Book Extract / The Great Game and its impact on the NE

This is an extract from another chapter of the book I am currently writing as a fellow of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, IIAS, Shimla, and on the verge of completion.

Upping the Female Quotient: Berkeley Edit-a-thon Recruits and Trains New Wikipedians

The online world continues to suffer from a severe shortage of WikiWomen—roughly 8 or 9 out of 10 Wikipedia editors are male.

Illustrated book depicts painter's oeuvre

The book presenting 270 sketches and paintings was printed by Vietnam News Agency's Publishing House.

Former Spy Reveals R and AW's Secrets

R K Yadav left the Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW) in 1989 with the reputation of being one of the toughest spies in the outfit.

Las Vegas-based school teaches students worldwide the art of hospitality

LAS VEGAS – The International School of Hospitality (TISOH) is attracting future hospitality leaders from around the world with a unique approach that lets students learn from experts working at major Strip hotels.

Critics say Moore’s digital strategy effort falls short

It was a long time in the making, and it wasn’t worth the wait.

From Bollywood to Mongolia to the Rio Puerco

One of the continually delightful things about Santa Fe is learning about the many creative, often quirky, things that residents are or have been involved with.

US to skip China fleet review after Beijing snubs Tokyo

HONOLULU — The United States is scrapping plans for a navy ship to join a fleet review in China after its key ally, Japan, was not invited, US officials said, in a move that came just ahead of Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel’s trip to Japan and China.

ADB preparing report on transport constraints

LAHORE: The Asian Development Bank (ADB), while underlining the need for a transport facilitation strategy, has said that it will present a report on transport constraints on regional economic cooperation to Pakistan by the end of May, a step aimed at sustaining economic prosperity in the region.

Youth members help plant school gardens

Youth members of La Cañada United Methodist Church helped out in the vegetable gardens at Andrew Jackson Elementary School in Altadena last Sunday, pulling weeds and planting tomatoes and basil.

Upping the Female Quotient: Berkeley Edit-a-thon Recruits and Trains New Wikipedians

The online world continues to suffer from a severe shortage of WikiWomen—roughly 8 or 9 out of 10 Wikipedia editors are male.

Mongolia Brief April 4, 2014

Mongolian Ambassador Works in San Marino Ulaanbaatar, April 4 (MONTSAME) Ambassador Concurrent and Non-resident of Mongolia to San Marino Sh.Odonbaatar worked in San Marino March 1-2.

11 North Koreans missing after cargo ship sinks

Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- Two North Korean sailors are dead and 11 missing after a Mongolia-flagged cargo ship sank off the southeastern coast of South Korea.

Bully comradeship

For decades, China and Russia have sealed a tactical alliance as world bullies. They are linked by mutual hatred, if not envy of the United States as the superpower.

On social development index, India ranks a lowly 102 out of 132 nations, Kiwis on top

India ranks 102nd among the 132 countries on the Social Progress Index, a measure of human wellbeing that goes beyond traditional economic measures such as GDP or per capita income.

Inner Mongolia Commemorates Revolutionary Martyrs on Qingming Festival

In conjunction with Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day), Uxin Banner Women's Federation in Inner Mongolia, and the local bureau of education, held a recitation contest to cherish the memory of revolutionary martyrs in the Second Experimental Primary School, on April 3, 2014.

China Coal Weekly: Shenhua Secures Flat Contract Coal Prices

China Shenhua Energy, the nation's biggest coal producer, said its Q2 contract coal prices are basically unchanged from Q1 2014, with a slight increase of 0.2 to 5 yuan/ton.

4 000-year-old mummies already had heart disease

Though the pyramids are proof of the ancient Egyptians' architectural skills, new research on mummies tucked away inside them unearths a lesser known fact: heart disease was as common then as it is today.

Mongolia Brief April 3, 2014 Part II

Mongolians visit Australia’s Bendigo Ulaanbaatar, April 3 (MONTSAME) In a glowing endorsement of Victoria's roads system, Tuesday's visitors to the VicRoads Bendigo branch came all the way from Mongolia to learn about it.

Mongolia’s mining boom takes toll in locals health

In recent years Mongolia has gained a worldwide reputation of being “the next big thing” in mining, but the investment rush is reaching a familiar turning point, with experts warning that unchecked economic growth and mining-related infrastructure projects have begun posing a risk to the country’s rich environment and biodiversity.

Heart disease haunted mummies, too

(HealthDay)—Though the pyramids are proof of the ancient Egyptians' architectural skills, new research on mummies tucked away inside them unearths a lesser known fact: heart disease was as common then as it is today.

Huge probe set stage for 'gang' trial of mining tycoon Liu Han

Hundreds of police officers gathered evidence from around the country for the trial of the mining tycoon Liu Han who is accused of running a mafia-style gang, state media reported.

Eun Gyong hopes the Yokotas visit North Korea

The Yomiuri Shimbun The parents of Megumi Yokota, abducted by North Korea, were asked to visit Pyongyang by Megumi’s daughter, Kim Eun Gyong, during a recent meeting in Mongolia, it has been learned.

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.

Three Promising Economies That Are Emerging Markets Right Now

Economies that are emerging markets can be safe havens for investors - like during the 2009 recession, when the gross domestic product (GDP) of many major economies suffered a more than 3% drop.

Hagel: ASEAN Meeting Reflects Commitment to Asia-Pacific

HONOLULU, April 2, 2014 – At a hotel here, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will join defense ministers from 10 Asia-Pacific countries for the official start of an unofficial meeting of defense ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, their first in the United States.

Denison Mines Corp. Upgraded to Neutral at CSFB (DML)

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Denison Mines Corp. (TSE:DML) was upgraded by CSFB from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note issued on Tuesday, American Banking and Market News reports.

Viking Ashanti lodges takeover offer for Auminco Mines

Newly Mongolian focused Viking Ashanti ( ASX: VKA ) is a step closer to acquiring unlisted Auminco Mines Limited, owner of a package of advanced coal assets after lodging a Bidder’s Statement with ASIC today.