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Mongolia

The latest news, analysis and opinion on Mongolia. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Ulaanbaatar

Head of State

President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh

Head of Government

Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene

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

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

Banking & finance

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

31 Jul 2026 - 4:25PM

US-China relations

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

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

The weather warning system on display at the World AI Conference in Shanghai last week. Photo: Getty Images

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

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

A Homeplus store in Seoul. The financially troubled hypermarket chain has closed or suspended its outlets in South Korea. Photo: EPA

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

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

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

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited China more than 20 times. Photo: Kremlin Pool Photo via AP

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

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

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

Mongolian Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar speaks before parliament votes to accept his resignation, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on Friday. Photo: AFP

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

The Deer of Nine Colors by Andrew Thomas Huang. Photo: Handout

China energy security

More gas from Russia? China flags new pipeline links amid Iran energy crisis

‘Preparatory work’ on pipeline, believed to be the Power of Siberia 2, included in five-year plan – but analysts say more details are needed.

9 Mar 2026 - 4:41PMvideocam

Hong Kong property

Exclusive | Mongolian mining family buys Stanley home as luxury sales set new record

Tselmuun Nyamtaishir, president and CEO of Mongolyn Alt, said the home is intended as a retirement residence for family use.

19 Feb 2026 - 1:51PM

Trip Inspiration

Why the Year of the Fire Horse calls for travel on horseback

Saddle up for some thrilling horse-related spectacles and experiences with our top picks from around the world.

17 Mar 2026 - 8:09PM

Torres del Paine, in Chile, is known for its granite peaks and turquoise lakes. Photo: Shutterstock

China Conference: Southeast Asia

Fosun Health to build first overseas hospitals in Indonesia amid global push

The Chinese healthcare group is also exploring opportunities to work with local distributors to sell its products in Indonesia.

11 Feb 2026 - 7:11PM

Fashion

6 sleek Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games fashion collaborations in 2026

From Adidas x Team GB and Lululemon x Team Canada, to Ralph Lauren x Team USA, these are the chicest kits we’ll be seeing in Milano Cortina.

4 Feb 2026 - 11:08AM

Year of the Horse 2026

Mongolia’s child jockeys are key to its heritage. But are they in danger?

Light and agile, children have long held the reins in Mongolian horse racing. But the hazards of the sport make it anything but child’s play.

16 Dec 2025 - 3:47PM

Horse rider Dolgorsuren Batoyun (centre) is pictured as a child. Now grown up, the first woman member of Mongolia’s national polo team looks back fondly on the “cultures and customs” her father (right) taught her. Photo: Dominique Backhouse

Chinese culture

How China changed during the Yuan dynasty, when Mongols ruled

Mongol rulers shook up Chinese society as Silk Road trade routes thrived, paper money became common and China’s influence in Eurasia grew.

8 Nov 2025 - 5:15PM

A statue of Kublai Khan, China’s first Mongol emperor, in the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar. The Yuan dynasty brought about big changes in China, but also a big increase in the country’s influence across Eurasia. Photo: AFP

China property

Hilton to prioritise luxury in China, eyes presence in 320 destinations

The US hospitality group opened its second Waldorf Astoria in Shanghai this week, the third city in the world to have two such properties.

23 Oct 2025 - 12:11PM

Mongolia’s president blocks PM’s dismissal amid mineral tax row

The veto of Gombojav Zandanshatar’s dismissal, sparked debate over mineral tax policy and parliamentary procedures.

20 Oct 2025 - 7:31PM

Asia elections

Mongolia’s prime minister ousted in ruling party power struggle

His dramatic removal after only four months came amid a national budget crisis, widespread strikes and counteraccusations of corruption.

17 Oct 2025 - 5:04PM

Mongolian Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar gestures as he attends a vote on his dismissal at the parliament in Ulaanbaatar on Friday. Photo: AFP