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Foreign Minister of Mongolia meets with Minister of Economic Affairs of Finland
AKIPRESS.COM - Foreign Minister of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh met with Minister of Economic Affairs of Finland Sakari Puisto during her official visit to Finland on August 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia reported. During the...
The World’s Most Peaceful Places to Escape the Noise
Sometimes, the best kind of trip is a true escape — an opportunity to unwind, reset your head, and actually hear yourself think. No packed itineraries, no racing the clock, no battling crowds or waiting in long lines. If you’ve been craving a...
Feature: Enthusiasm for learning Chinese increasing in Mongolia
ULAN BATOR, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- In the early morning of Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia, 19-year-old Mongolian university student Enkhbat arrives early at the examination venue for the Chinese Proficiency Test, ready to assess his Chinese language...

Mulva Cultural Center Announces 2026 Traveling Exhibition Schedule
For City Pages The Mulva Cultural Center’s 2026 traveling exhibition schedule has been announced with exhibits covering topics from science to art and beyond. “We strive to bring new and interesting exhibitions to the Center that encourage...
26 foreign leaders to attend China’s V-Day commemorations on September 3
BEIJING: At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, 26 foreign leaders will attend China’s V-Day commemorations in Beijing, Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei announced on Thursday. China will hold a large military parade on September 3...

No passports, no study abroad: China limits public employees’ travel
BEIJING – When Ms Tina Liu was hired to teach literature in a public elementary school in southern China, her contract included the usual warnings about absenteeism and job performance. Then came another line: Travelling abroad without the...

Visa-Free Travel: 65 Countries Now Open To Philippine Passport Holders
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) For many Filipinos, the dream of exploring the world is becoming more accessible than ever. Whether it's wandering through the vibrant souks of Morocco, diving into the crystal-clear waters of Fiji, or strolling the buzzing...

Exhibition in Xizang shows bond with central govt
Tibet Museum Photo: VCGMarking the 60th founding anniversary of the Xizang Autonomous Region, a joint exhibition organized by the Palace Museum and the autonomous region opened on Thursday at the Tibet Museum in Lhasa. The exhibition brings...
Nostalgia on Grasslands: Meet Xing'an League in N China's Inner Mongolia
The midsummer grasslands of Xing'an League in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region resemble a palette of bright colors with its azure blue sky and lush grass. For those born and raised here, this land is their source of happiness and...

Uzbek Citizens Can Travel Visa-Free to Around 40 Countries
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Citizens of Uzbekistan now have the opportunity to enter approximately 40 countries without a visa, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry emphasized that creating conditions for the free...
Kubuqi desert in Erdos City enters peak tourist season in midsummer
An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 1, 2025 shows people riding camels at a desert scenic area in Dalad Banner of Erdos City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Kubuqi desert in Erdos City has entered its peak tourist season in...
Sakuraba vs. The Gracies: The dizzying inside story of MMA's oldest blood feud, 25 years later
The sun set behind the Seibu Dome baseball stadium in Tokorozawa, Japan, on Aug. 27, 2000. It had been a long time coming, but the violent evening of a day that dawned 92 years earlier was finally here. More than 39,000 fans packed out the stands...

Second-Stage Tender for Ulaanbaatar Metro Project to Be Announced in August
Ulaanbaatar, July 31, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Budget officials and the consortium of the Ulaanbaatar Metro Project, led by the consultancy company “Dohwa Engineering,” conducted a site visit to the 28th khoroo of Bayanzurkh District. The eastern depot of...

Traditional ethnic Russian crafts find new life via modern twists in Inner Mongolia
An exhibitor (right) makes cultural and creative products with visitors during the 9th Inner Mongolia Cultural Industry Expo in Hohhot, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on July 17, 2025. – Xinhua photo HOHHOT (Aug 1): Located on the...

Prime Minister of Mongolia holds talks with Prosecutor General of Supreme People's Procuracy of Vietnam
Prime Minister of Mongolia holds talks with Prosecutor General of Supreme People's Procuracy of Vietnam AKIPRESS.COM - Prime Minister of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav received Prosecutor General of the Supreme People's Procuracy of Vietnam Nguyen...

A Wine And Culinary Vacation On Canada’s Warmest Lake, Osoyoos
Looking for an unexpected vacation destination? Consider Osoyoos, in the Okanagan Valley—a lake-filled region in south-central British Columbia that stretches north from the U.S. border. The entire region is known for its hot summers, vineyards,...
Surprising holiday destinations Aussies are choosing instead of 'overdone itineraries'
Every year without fail, as the mercury drops and winter settles in, Aussies head overseas in droves, looking for warmer weather. Bali and Europe are classic choices. But this year, Australians have some surprising destinations on their radar....

Border regions turn into tourism hot spots
People visit Guangdong village, which borders the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, in Helong of Jilin province, in July. SHAO ZEDONG/XINHUA HOHHOT — A domed ceiling painted with cherubs decorates the airport. Castlelike facades line the...

New direct flights from Singapore to Ulaanbaatar to launch this November
If you’ve been wondering where to travel at the end of the year and are looking for somewhere a little less trodden than South Korea or Japan, consider adding Mongolia to your list. Just this week, Singapore’s Changi Airport announced that MIAT...

Blocked burial in Iowa led to a stand for equality
Bethany Berger holds the Allan D. Vestal Chair at the University of Iowa College of Law, where she teaches and writes about federal Indian law, property, and legal gistory. Seventy-four years ago this month, a soldier’s thwarted burial united...