{mosimage}The United Arab Emirates is taking steps to protect the rights of Mongolian workers employed in their country. In a move which could become a model for other countries, the UAE has finalized an agreement with ten Asian countries they currently accept foreign workers from, including Mongolia.

{mosimage}Following his visit to Mongolia, Canada’s trade minister has warned the Mongolian government that continued delays in the Oyu Tolgoi project could cause mining companies to leave Mongolia.

{mosimage}Following a soap opera which included a first-ever suspension, severe depression, and weeks in seclusion, Mongolian sumo grand champion Asashoryu came roaring back to win his first tournament since returning to Japan.

“Gelam Nguzu Kazi” – Dugong My Son, an exhibition of unique Torres Strait artworks is being presented by the Australian Embassy at the Modern Art Gallery until January 20.

{mosimage}As the first sumo tournament nears, tension between the wrestlers grows. The wrestlers are training at full speed to begin the year successfully. Tension is highest between the highest-ranking wrestlers who have the greatest chance of winning the New Year’s tournament.

{mosimage}As expected, the government of new Mongolian Prime Minister Sanj Bayar has withdrawn from Parliament the agreement to allow the development of the Oyu Tolgoi mining site. 

{mosimage}Japan will provide $2 million to offer improved health care to Ulaanbaatur’s poorest citizens. The money has been allocated by the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction. It will be distributed in Mongolia by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

{mosimage}Mongolia’s banks have been praise by the most important international rating company,  Moody's Investors Service. In a statement issued by the company, it called Mongolia’s banks ‘stable,’ noting that the economy continues to strengthen due to the demand for energy and other minerals which Mongolia has in abundance.

{mosimage}Amongst Asian countries, Mongolia ranks as one of the richest in terms of volume and variety of undeveloped mineral resources. Although enormous potential exists in mineral resources, the economic viability of developing much of this natural wealth has not yet been demonstrated.

{mosimage}Seeking to improve ties with Mongolia, Canadian Trade Minister David Emerson will visit Mongolia, as well as China, this week. Emerson’s visit to Mongolia is the first by a senior Canadian minister in a decade. While in Ulaanbaatur, he will meet President Nambaryn Enkhbayar, Prime Minister Sanj Bayar and senior ministers to discuss Canada’s trade and [...]