Mongolia
Far-reaching implications of Pope Francis’ visit to ‘island of religious freedom’ Mongolia
In visiting the country’s tiny Catholic flock, the pontiff shone a light on the repression of the Church’s adherents in both China and Russia.
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Francis Fukuyama says a weakened Russia will present opportunities for Central Asia
While in Almaty for a book launch, US political scientist suggests that if Moscow comes out of Ukraine war diminished, the ‘Stans’ will have room to set their own policies without worrying about the Russian response.
We’re ‘landlocked but not mindlocked’ Mongolian PM tells US on visit to Washington DC
Praising America as the “guiding North Star for our democratic journey”, L. Oyun-Erdene offers more economic engagement including deals on critical minerals.
US discussed ‘creative ways’ to help get rare earths out of Mongolia
Surrounded by China and Russia, landlocked country is in a delicate geopolitical position.
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia among top landlocked developing countries for FDI worldwide
UNCTAD finds 83% FDI received by world's landlocked developing countries channelled into Kazakhstan, Ethiopia, Uzbekistan, Mongolia and Uganda.
Severe flooding in Mongolian capital forces hundreds to evacuate
Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods and overwhelmed the city's infrastructure.
Stone broke Mongolians living loan to loan
Of Mongolia’s 3.3mn people, around half now owe money to a nonbank financial institution. Pawn shops are extremely common, while herders typically collateralise their animals.