By TAN CHENG LI
star2green@thestar.com.my
In Inner Mongolia, trees are being planted to stop the march of the desert.
AS a child growing up in Inner Mongolia, Han Yu was surrounded by breathtaking nature. “The scenery was beautiful. There were lots of trees. Even though you can see sand dunes, there were still different trees fronting the dunes,”...
Mongolia reports outbreak of bird disease "Newcastle"
ULAN BATOR, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- Mongolian State Emergency Commission on Monday announced an outbreak of contagious bird disease "Newcastle," the first time in the country's history.
The outbreak occurred at a commercial chicken farm in the Ulan Bator region. Chicken death was reported at the farm 10 days ago and experts confirmed the outbreak, tentatively...
Japan eager to tap natural resources in Mongolia
ULAN BATOR —
Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada stressed Japan’s strong eagerness to tap natural resources in Mongolia, such as copper, coal and uranium, in a meeting Monday with his Mongolian counterpart Gombojav Zandanshatar, Japanese officials said.
Okada, who met Zandanshatar in Tokyo in late July, told the Mongolian foreign and trade minister that...
EAD supports wild Saker Falcon nesting project in Mongolia
WAM Abu Dhabi, August 29th, 2010 (WAM) -- The Environment Agency- Abu Dhabi (EAD) is working on an innovative project with the Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism (MNET) in Mongolia on an artificial nesting programme aimed at increasing the wild Saker falcon population.
The process of placing 5,000 artificial nests has begun, all of which are...
Mongolian Cabinet holds meeting in Gobi desert
By GANBAT NAMJILSANGARAV (AP) – 2 hours ago
GASHUUNII KHOOLOI, Mongolia — Top Mongolian officials donned dark green baseball caps reading "Save our planet" and set up chairs and tables in the sands of the Gobi desert for a Cabinet meeting aimed at drawing attention to climate change.
The meeting of 12 government ministers was held in scorching heat...
Mongolian Mining Said to Win Approval for Nation's First IPO in Hong Kong
Mongolian Mining Corp. received approval from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for a $1 billion initial public offering, the first by a Mongolian company in the territory, according to two people familiar with the IPO.
Mongolian Mining, formerly known as Energy Resources, plans to list as much as 25 percent of its freely traded shares after the initial...
Mongolia Permits Foreign Tourists To Cross Country To China
BARNAUL (Russia), Aug 26 (Bernama) -- For the first time Mongolia permits foreign tourists to cross the country to China with the opening of an international border-crossing station in Khovd, reports Russia's Itar-Tass news agency.
Previously only citizens of China and Mongolia could cross the border.
"Mongolia has taken the measure in the pilot...
Convicted man’s father says he made a mistake but committed no crime
D.Tsakhilgaan, a former ambassador to China and father of Ts.Jargalsaikhan, who was recently sentenced to 17 years in prison for passing State secrets, said at a press conference on Wedenesday that the sentence was too harsh and would very badly affect the country’s...
Mongolia: Encouraging a better educated tomorrow
Even small schools in rural Mongolia are equipped with computer labs thanks to the ‘Fast Track’ Program
To combat the growing literacy problem, the Government of Mongolia introduced a number of strategies to improve the countrys education system. These include...
German Economic Minister’s first visit in 19 years
Dr. Dirk Niebel tells PM S.Batbold the FRG is significantly increasing its aid to Mongolia
From August 19 to August 23, 2010, a German delegation led by Dr. Dirk Niebel, the Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of the Federal Republic of Germany...
Police and youth injured in scuffle with Chinese workers
This week, daily newspapers published stories about an offense that happened on August 21 where Chinese workers who were constructing the central laboratory of Specialized Inspections Office in the Khan- Uul District assaulted and injured Mongolian policemen.
On August 25, Undesnii Shuudan Daily published that over 30 Chinese who beat policemen and...
Improvements for schools, lunches and academics underway
Teachers and students assemble for the first day of the new school year
Few days remain until the start of a new academic year. According to statistics, it is expected that 50,300 children will newly enter primary schools this year. More than 523,000 children...
Increase in education costs trouble citizens
Back in the State House, PM S.Batbold discusses tuition increases with Education Minister Yo. Otgonbayar
When the PM worked in the countryside, people’s interest in educational fees and payments were the key issue which most found disturbing.
On August 19, the...
Tripartite meeting hints at wheat price of MNT350,000 per ton
Wheat farmers, flour manufacturers and ministry representatives have held talks to decide on prices. The meeting was marked by different perceptions and conflicting data. Growers and manufacturers were generally agreeable to MNT350,000 per ton as the post-harvest price. R.Sodkhuu, head of a union of cultivators, said this would cover all production...
In Mongolia, the Horse-Headed Fiddle Rides Again
The Tumen Ekh folk dance and music ensemble in 2006.
ULAN BATOR, MONGOLIA — In the two decades since the Soviet Union dissolved and Mongolia became an independent democracy, the country has struggled to resuscitate cultural traditions lost during its many years...
Chinese embassy issues statement about fight between Chinese workers and Mongolian security guards
Chinese embassy in Ulaanbaatar issued statement today about recent fight between Chinese construction workers and Mongolian security guards.
Over last weekend, some chinese construction workers building central lab building of State specialized inspection agency of Mongolia funded by Chinese government grant fought with two Mongolian security guards...
General Mining to kick off drilling at Uvs potash project in Mongolia
Perth-based General Mining (ASX: GNM) is to commence drilling in September at its fully owned Uvs Basin potash project in Mongolia, once all necessary approvals are received.
The project comprises 5 granted exploration licences covering more than 2,000 km2 within the Uvs Nuur Basin that is considered prospective for bedded and domal (salt diapir)...
South Korea To Help Mongolia Achieve Maritine Transportation Capability
SEOUL, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- South Korea plans to help Mongolia to build up maritime transportation capability in exchange for gaining access to the landlocked country's abundant natural resources, Yonhap news agency said Tuesday.
The Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs said Seoul aims to train sailors, share commercial maritime management...
Mongolian government will have cabinet meeting in Gobi desert
Government press service announced today Mongolian government will have special cabinet meeting dedicated to global warming and desertification on 27th August 2010 in Dalanzadgad, Umnugovi aimag (South Gobi province).
Global warming and desertification affecting Mongolian environment seriously, according to Mongolian researchers and scientific community....
Mongolia is the unsung success story of Asian human rights
Descriptions of Nazism and xenophobia are unfair and unrepresentative, says Michael Aldrich.
It is a pity that Tania Branigan overstates the influence of "Mongolian neo-Nazis" in her article (Mongolian neo-Nazis: Anti-Chinese sentiment fuels the rise of ultra-nationalism, 2 August). She says that "a new strain of Nazism has found an unlikely home"...
Classified: Enjoy the best of Mongolian Art!
Welcome to our museum; it is your window on the best Mongolian Art of today!
Our museum, ‘Tsagaandarium’, has over 500 hundred artworks by famous Mongolian
artists such as D. Amgalan, B. Chogsom, Do.Bold, Ts. Enkhjargal, and Ya. Oyunchimeg. We have historical paintings illustrating different periods of Mongolian history from the early twentieth century,...
Rally Mongolia covers over 3,700 km
Cyclists rally in UB on completion of the cross-country race
The Rally Mongolia started from Ulaanbaatar City on August 9 and finished on August 17 covering eight days and 3,700km. American Rally Ace Jonah Street dominated the navigation race, taking four-outof-...
Asashoryu D. Dagvadorj invites PM to retirement ceremony
On August 17, Prime Minister S. Batbold met with the Grand Champion of professional sumo tournament Asashoryu D. Dagvadorj who will have an official ceremony to retire
and cut hair at Kokugikan Palace in Tokyo on October 3. In connection, D. Dagvadorj presented an invitation to the Prime Minister and his spouse to take part in the ceremony. Receiving...
Mongolian girl wins gold in Singapore
On August 16, 17 year-old freestyle wrestler B. Battsetseg, won a gold medal at the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.
B. Battsetseg, a member of the national team, competed in the weight category of girls’ 60 kg and defeated her opponents Talya Ford (New...
Canadian ambassador concludes her term
On August 17, Prime Minister S. Batbold called on Ms. Anna Biolik, Ambassador of
Canada to Mongolia, in connection with her completing her mission in Mongolia.
Mrs. Biolik worked in Mongolia as a Canadian Ambassador since 2008. Previously,
she worked as a general consul of Canada to Russia and Ambassador to the Republic of
Kazakhstan. The Prime Minister...
University tuition fees increase nearly Tgs 2 million
At this time when only a few days remain until the new academic year begins, usual matters regarding university tuition arise.
Loans of the Academic State Fund are disbursed to those who are halforphan, from poor families, and for people who served in the contractmilitary service. Also, non-refundable assistance is given to those who are fully orphaned,...
Mongolia Hosting Northeast Asia Economic Forum
ULAANBAATAR (Mongolia), Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Mongolia will host the 19th Northeast Asia Economic Forum from Aug 26 to 27, Mongolia's MONTSAME news agency reported.
The forum which aimed to develop economic cooperation is organised by the Office of the President of Mongolia, the Government, Northeast Asia Association, Asian Pacific Institute and Northeast...
Khan Files Formal Claim Against ARMZ
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Aug 20, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Khan Resources Inc. /quotes/comstock/11t!e:kri (CA:KRI 0.33, +0.04, +14.04%) ("Khan") announced today that it has filed a statement of claim against Atomredmetzoloto JSC ("ARMZ") and its affiliate JSC Priargunsky Industry Mining and Chemical Union ("JSC PIMCU") with the Ontario Superior Court...
Mongolia, U.S. vow to enhance defense cooperation
ULAN BATOR, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Mongolian Prime Minister Sukhbaatar Batbold and a visiting senior U.S. defense official reaffirmed their willingness to enhance cooperation in security and defense sectors, the Mongolian government said Friday.
Mongolia is working with the United States in strengthening international as well regional security and will...
Mongolia’s first boutique investment bank adds to its team
Oscar Mendoza has joined Mongolia’s first boutique investment bank, Frontier Securities, as co-chief operating officer. Mendoza will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Frontier Securities and for setting and executing the firm's global strategy.
"Oscar is an experienced international financial markets professional with true passion for...
Horse as main course
I went to Mongolia wanting to taste the sacred animal, but there's a lesson beyond flavor in forbidden food.
As a child, the closest I got to horses was a coin-operated mustang in the grocery store. I was mostly indifferent to them, boyhood cowboy phase excepted,...
