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Mongolia

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Capital

Ulaanbaatar

Head of State

President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh

Head of Government

Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene

Zorigoo Battsooj of Uuhai, who plays the horsehead fiddle (morin khuur) and performs throat singing. The Mongolian folk metal band will play in Hong Kong as part of the Asia+ Festival on September 23 and 24. Photo: Uuhai

World of performing arts

Metal meets Mongolian throat singing and instruments in Uuhai’s Hong Kong debut

In Hong Kong for the Asia+ Festival, Uuhai want to expand the world’s understanding of Mongolia and its culture beyond Genghis Khan.

23 Sep 2026 - 6:15PMvideocam

Hong Kong society

On all fours or off to a wilderness retreat? How Hongkongers are finding balance

13 Sep 2026 - 7:00PM

US-China relations

Exclusive | Senior Pentagon official for China to lead US delegation to Xiangshan Forum

11 Sep 2026 - 12:03AM

China-Russia relations

Power of Siberia 2 pipeline talks stall over China-Russia price dispute: sources

Moscow-Beijing negotiations over pipeline have halted as ‘no progress’ made on bridging a big gas price gap, sources say.

9 Sep 2026 - 7:02PMvideocam

An employee checks a gas valve at the Atamanskaya compressor station, part of Gazprom’s Power of Siberia 1 gas pipeline outside the far eastern town of Svobodny, in Amur region, Russia. Photo: Reuters

Belt and Road Initiative

How China’s rail diplomacy could shield regional supply chains from shocks

China’s Kyrgyzstan rail pledge highlights wider drive to knit Asia together and strengthen trade links.

1 Sep 2026 - 5:00PM

Travel Destinations

Why Ulaanbaatar and Mongolia’s diverse regions belong on your travel bucket list

From Buddhist temples and cashmere shopping in the city to the Gobi dunes and pristine western peaks, here is how to explore Mongolia.

30 Aug 2026 - 11:00AM

China-Russia relations

Xi, Putin to meet in Bishkek for Power of Siberia 2 talks: Kremlin

Second face-to-face talks this year to come as leaders of China and Russia visit Kyrgyzstan for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.

29 Aug 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin will join their Central Asian counterparts as well as the leaders of India, Pakistan, Iran and Belarus in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for the August 31-September 1 SCO summit. Photo: via Reuters

Luxury brands

Loro Piana at Cop17: how the house is committing to sustainable Mongolian cashmere

In Ulaanbaatar, the LVMH-owned maison presents progress on its Resilient Threads initiative as it marks 40 years of sourcing luxury fibre from the region.

25 Aug 2026 - 1:20PM

Chinese history

Why Chinese media says US historians are giving ‘ammunition’ to separatists

As ethnic issues grow ever more sensitive, Beijing is alleging the New Qing History movement seeks to fracture the nation.

23 Aug 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

Energy

Mongolia apologises after China raises security fear over protesters at oil camp

Beijing’s embassy demands stronger protections for personnel following camp raid at Kherlen Tohoi oil block.

19 Aug 2026 - 3:46PMvideocam

China has complained that Mongolian protesters went to the Kherlen Tohoi XXVIII oil exploration area on August 14 and tried to halt exploration work. A Mongolian official has apologised to China. Photo: QQ.com

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Claims Hegseth close to exit raise questions over future US-China defence ties

Donald Trump is losing patience with the Pentagon chief because of the stalled Iran war, according to several sources.

18 Aug 2026 - 6:02AMvideocam

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is said to have angered President Donald Trump over the ongoing deadlock in the Iran war. Photo: EPA

Malaysia

Malaysian university slammed for talk by murdered Mongolian’s ex-lover

Abdul Razak, a former adviser to Najib Razak, still faces a civil suit after a court found him liable over Altantuya Shaariibuu’s death.

14 Aug 2026 - 6:25PM

China’s C919 passenger plane

‘Very smooth’: what one traveller saw on C919’s milestone international flight

Comac jet’s flight to Mongolian capital on par with Boeing’s 737 and Airbus’ A320, says passenger who hopes to see more C919 destinations.

13 Aug 2026 - 9:14PMvideocam

China’s C919 passenger plane

High-altitude variant of China’s C919 jet completes first test flight

Designed to service high-plateau airports, it has shorter fuselage, similar to offerings from Boeing and Airbus.

3 Aug 2026 - 4:34PM

A C919 high-altitude prototype takes off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on its first test flight on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua

Banking & finance

China’s CIPS to become settlement norm in Mongolia within 2 years: Golomt Bank

Six months after Golomt adopted the technology, 96 per cent of yuan payments moved from Swift to China’s payment system, the bank says.

31 Jul 2026 - 4:25PM

US-China relations

Pentagon official hails ‘stronger’ military ties with PLA at anniversary event

Speaking at the Chinese embassy, US deputy assistant defence secretary Alvaro Smith says ‘clear, steady progress’ is being made.

29 Jul 2026 - 3:36PM

Science

China’s AI weather warning system Mazu expanding across Global South

The system has been designed to provide ‘tailored’ services that help developing countries better prepare for extreme weather events.

19 Jul 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

China airliners

China’s C919 passenger jets to enter service on first international route

Air China’s daily flights to and from Mongolia mark an important milestone for the country’s efforts to end reliance on Western-built planes.

19 Jul 2026 - 8:56PMvideocam

Air China will start using the planes for daily flights between Beijing and Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar next month. Photo: Handout

Artificial intelligence

China AI summit hears Global South needs equal access to avoid digital divide

Delegates at the World AI Conference in Shanghai warn fragmentation risks isolating emerging markets and concentrating advanced computing in rich economies.

18 Jul 2026 - 9:49PMvideocam

South Korea

How South Korean hypermarket chain’s fall reflects ‘time-poor’ consumer demands

The Homeplus crisis comes even as other South Korean retail businesses continue to thrive amid a surge in online sales.

18 Jul 2026 - 1:16PMvideocam

Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Marie-Louise Sciò, CEO of Pellicano Hotels Group

The woman behind some of Italy’s most glamorous hotels reveals what to do in Rome, her love of Katharine Hepburn, and her dream to ride horses in Mongolia.

26 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

Marie-Louise Sciò at Hotel Il Pellicano. Photo: Stephen Ringer

Hong Kong society

Actress Barbara Chan remembered for ‘unconditional love’ as sons lead tributes

Family, friends and Hong Kong entertainment figures attend service at St Andrew’s Church to honour life and legacy of veteran actress.

25 Jun 2026 - 8:23PM

Hong Kong actress Barbara Chan's two sons, Liu Man-chit (left) and John Liu, pose with a portrait of their mother after her funeral at St Andrew’s Church in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse

SCO

China will be a neighbour Mongolia can rely on, foreign minister says

Wang’s visit focuses on cross-border transport and trade links as he calls for closer alignment between the countries’ development strategies.

14 Jun 2026 - 3:07PMvideocam

China-Russia relations

After China-US reset, Putin heads to Beijing for Sino-Russian strategic refresh

Latest trip could allow leaders to align positions on recent geopolitical developments days after Donald Trump’s high-profile visit.

16 May 2026 - 7:16PMvideocam

North Korea

North Korea’s own-brand phone is sleek, colourful – and possibly watching you

Reports suggest North Korean-produced phones periodically capture screenshots that are stored in hidden folders accessible to authorities.

6 May 2026 - 10:18AMvideocam

Domestically produced Jindallae mobile phones are displayed during the Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair on Monday. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong economy

From toilet paper to travel: why inflation could soon hit Hongkongers hard

Continuing uncertainty because of the Middle East war-linked oil shock will intensify inflationary pressures, analysts warn.

13 Apr 2026 - 8:30AMvideocam

Customers buy food at a shop in Sham Shui Po. Photo: May Tse

Corruption in Asia

Mongolian parliament selects new prime minister amid corruption allegations

Zandanshatar Gombojav resigned after only nine months following allegations of corruption against one of his senior ministers.

29 Mar 2026 - 6:35PM

Art

9 artists to look out for at this year’s Art Basel Hong Kong

From Kazakh warrior sculptures to speculative films by Andrew Thomas Huang and Ayoung Kim, these are the artworks defining this year’s programme.

25 Mar 2026 - 6:00AM

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Mongolia

Metal meets Mongolian throat singing and instruments in Uuhai’s Hong Kong debut

In Hong Kong for the Asia+ Festival, Uuhai want to expand the world’s understanding of Mongolia and its culture beyond Genghis Khan.

On all fours or off to a wilderness retreat? How Hongkongers are finding balance

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Exclusive | Senior Pentagon official for China to lead US delegation to Xiangshan Forum

Power of Siberia 2 pipeline talks stall over China-Russia price dispute: sources

Moscow-Beijing negotiations over pipeline have halted as ‘no progress’ made on bridging a big gas price gap, sources say.

How China’s rail diplomacy could shield regional supply chains from shocks

China’s Kyrgyzstan rail pledge highlights wider drive to knit Asia together and strengthen trade links.

Why Ulaanbaatar and Mongolia’s diverse regions belong on your travel bucket list

From Buddhist temples and cashmere shopping in the city to the Gobi dunes and pristine western peaks, here is how to explore Mongolia.

Xi, Putin to meet in Bishkek for Power of Siberia 2 talks: Kremlin

Second face-to-face talks this year to come as leaders of China and Russia visit Kyrgyzstan for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.

Loro Piana at Cop17: how the house is committing to sustainable Mongolian cashmere

In Ulaanbaatar, the LVMH-owned maison presents progress on its Resilient Threads initiative as it marks 40 years of sourcing luxury fibre from the region.

Why Chinese media says US historians are giving ‘ammunition’ to separatists

As ethnic issues grow ever more sensitive, Beijing is alleging the New Qing History movement seeks to fracture the nation.

Mongolia apologises after China raises security fear over protesters at oil camp

Beijing’s embassy demands stronger protections for personnel following camp raid at Kherlen Tohoi oil block.

Exclusive | Claims Hegseth close to exit raise questions over future US-China defence ties

Donald Trump is losing patience with the Pentagon chief because of the stalled Iran war, according to several sources.

Malaysian university slammed for talk by murdered Mongolian’s ex-lover

Abdul Razak, a former adviser to Najib Razak, still faces a civil suit after a court found him liable over Altantuya Shaariibuu’s death.

‘Very smooth’: what one traveller saw on C919’s milestone international flight

Comac jet’s flight to Mongolian capital on par with Boeing’s 737 and Airbus’ A320, says passenger who hopes to see more C919 destinations.

High-altitude variant of China’s C919 jet completes first test flight

Designed to service high-plateau airports, it has shorter fuselage, similar to offerings from Boeing and Airbus.

China’s CIPS to become settlement norm in Mongolia within 2 years: Golomt Bank

Six months after Golomt adopted the technology, 96 per cent of yuan payments moved from Swift to China’s payment system, the bank says.

Pentagon official hails ‘stronger’ military ties with PLA at anniversary event

Speaking at the Chinese embassy, US deputy assistant defence secretary Alvaro Smith says ‘clear, steady progress’ is being made.

China’s AI weather warning system Mazu expanding across Global South

The system has been designed to provide ‘tailored’ services that help developing countries better prepare for extreme weather events.

China’s C919 passenger jets to enter service on first international route

Air China’s daily flights to and from Mongolia mark an important milestone for the country’s efforts to end reliance on Western-built planes.

China AI summit hears Global South needs equal access to avoid digital divide

Delegates at the World AI Conference in Shanghai warn fragmentation risks isolating emerging markets and concentrating advanced computing in rich economies.

How South Korean hypermarket chain’s fall reflects ‘time-poor’ consumer demands

The Homeplus crisis comes even as other South Korean retail businesses continue to thrive amid a surge in online sales.

Style according to … Marie-Louise Sciò, CEO of Pellicano Hotels Group

The woman behind some of Italy’s most glamorous hotels reveals what to do in Rome, her love of Katharine Hepburn, and her dream to ride horses in Mongolia.

Actress Barbara Chan remembered for ‘unconditional love’ as sons lead tributes

Family, friends and Hong Kong entertainment figures attend service at St Andrew’s Church to honour life and legacy of veteran actress.

China will be a neighbour Mongolia can rely on, foreign minister says

Wang’s visit focuses on cross-border transport and trade links as he calls for closer alignment between the countries’ development strategies.

After China-US reset, Putin heads to Beijing for Sino-Russian strategic refresh

Latest trip could allow leaders to align positions on recent geopolitical developments days after Donald Trump’s high-profile visit.

North Korea’s own-brand phone is sleek, colourful – and possibly watching you

Reports suggest North Korean-produced phones periodically capture screenshots that are stored in hidden folders accessible to authorities.

From toilet paper to travel: why inflation could soon hit Hongkongers hard

Continuing uncertainty because of the Middle East war-linked oil shock will intensify inflationary pressures, analysts warn.

Mongolian parliament selects new prime minister amid corruption allegations

Zandanshatar Gombojav resigned after only nine months following allegations of corruption against one of his senior ministers.

9 artists to look out for at this year’s Art Basel Hong Kong

From Kazakh warrior sculptures to speculative films by Andrew Thomas Huang and Ayoung Kim, these are the artworks defining this year’s programme.

Exclusive | Senior Pentagon official for China to lead US delegation to Xiangshan Forum