Materials
Mongolia opens way for uranium mining with $1.7bn French deal
Production at southwestern site could start in 2028, says French miner Orano
Politics
COVID vaccines
Mongolia's mass jabs fail to suppress COVID spread
Nation has Asia's highest rates of vaccinations and confirmed infections
Politics
Mongolia presidential vote: ex-PM Khurelsukh declares victory
Head of ruling party solidified support with track record against coronavirus
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Politics
Mongolian presidential vote to turn on handling of COVID
Former PM Khurelsukh stands on People's Party's record in offering aid
COVID vaccines
Mongolia resumes vaccinations as worst outbreak rolls on
Free from COVID in 2020, nation of 2m grapples with a sudden surge
Coronavirus
Mongolia loses battle to stay COVID-free
People cry foul at impromptu measures imposed following months with no cases
International relations
Pompeo to visit Japan, South Korea and Mongolia next week
Trip to East Asia planned amid frosty ties with China
Opinion
Mongolia's economy is stuck between China, Russia and US
Reelected prime minister must navigate geopolitical tensions
Politics
Mongolian ruling party set to retain power with virus success
As economy slips, prime minister pushes Wednesday poll despite calls for caution
Politics
Xi's Hong Kong power grab deftly masks domestic shortcomings
With a single stroke, president shuts down critics in his party and justifies US tensions
International relations
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan spurn US call to confront China
Pompeo's plea to end 'repression' of Muslim minorities also draws Chinese ire
Japan immigration
Japan intensifies crackdown on student visa overstayers
Number of countries subject to stricter checks to increase tenfold
Belt and Road
Beijing-backed Pakistan port opens as hub for Afghanistan trade
Gwadar challenges Indian interests in region, but China's ROI remains unclear
Politics
Uzbekistan election exposes limits of image-polishing reforms
China's economic influence will inevitably become political, experts say
Interview
Uzbekistan plans over $6bn in joint projects with Japan
President Mirziyoyev to pitch resource development during Japan trip
Obituaries
Japanese doctor who watered Afghan deserts: Nakamura in his own words
Tetsu Nakamura talked about his life and mission in 2018 Nikkei interview
Obituaries
Tetsu Nakamura: Humanitarian who devoted his life to Afghanistan
Slain Japanese doctor wanted to 'shine light into dark corners'
Belt and Road
Chinese freight train skirts Russia on new route into Europe
Japan-built Bosporus tunnel allows Beijing to diversify cargo transportation
Belt and Road
China to host Afghan rivals in drive to expand Belt and Road
Taliban included in peace talks as Beijing aims to isolate Xinjiang separatists
Interview
Afghan president wants direct talks with Taliban, if reelected
Ghani says Pakistan holds key and needs 'to be constructive' toward peace process
Opinion
Mongolia needs allies to withstand China's looming threat
Ulaanbaatar turns to US and India in face of Beijing's military and economic might
Interview
Uzbekistan still pushing 'Silk Visa', trade minister says
More Japanese business investment wanted as Chinese presence reigns supreme
International relations
Russia renews interest in Mongolia to counter Chinese influence
Rebuilding ties with former close ally crucial to Moscow's pivot to the east
International relations
Kazakh president's upcoming Beijing trip stokes Sino-phobia
Transparency needed if Kazakhstan is to benefit from China projects: analysts
International relations
China edges closer to Afghanistan as US cancels peace talks
Taliban attacks irk Trump, opening the door for Beijing's overtures to Islamabad