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“Yellow sand from China? Mongolia is the source” Chinese Jeokban Hajang www.korea.postsen.com

The Chinese media expressed their displeasure at the expression of ‘China’s yellow dust’ being used worldwide.
According to the Global Times, a state-run media outlet in China on the 16th, the Central Meteorological Observatory of China said, “The two strongest yellow dust storms this year occurred in Mongolia, more than 600 km away from Beijing, the capital.”
He expressed his displeasure, saying, “Some Korean media reported that the yellow dust from Mongolia was ‘the yellow dust from China’, and even used inflammatory terms such as disaster or hell.” It is argued that the source of the yellow dust is Mongolia, not China, and that China, like Korea and Japan, is a ‘victim’.
The Global Times also expressed discomfort, saying, “Some media outlets in Korea and Japan reported that ‘yellow dust from China’ spread to their countries and affected people’s lives.” In particular, he insisted that this is not the first time that South Korea has shifted responsibility for weather problems.
However, the media actually mentioned only two cases of yellow dust that occurred in Mongolia this year. In addition to the Gobi Desert located on the border between Mongolia and China, the main sources of yellow dust that affected Korea and Japan this spring are analyzed to be the southern part of Xinjiang in China and the central western part of Inner Mongolia.
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Interview: Mongolia vows to break its corruption habit www.asiatimes.com

Justice Minister Khishgeegiin Nyambaatar outlines plan to uproot endemic corruption in resource-rich but still impoverished nation.
Mongolia has vowed to resolve its deep-rooted corruption problems, a response to the thousands of angry protestors who tried to storm the parliament last December while calling for an investigation into a US$1.8 billion coal theft case.
The Mongolian Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC), an independent government body, announced on April 12 that it had unveiled a national strategy to combat corruption in the public sector and set 10 related goals to achieve by 2030.
The mineral-rich nation will seek help if needed from China, which accounts for more than 80% of its total exports, for information about officials or company executives who may have absconded.
“This coal theft case is a very big case, involving more than 200 people,” Khishgeegiin Nyambaatar, Mongolia’s Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs, told Asia Times in an exclusive interview. Those suspected range “from members of the parliament and officials of the customs and tax authority to transportation and mining company executives,” he said.
“Our prosecution officers contacted their Chinese counterparts, who have expressed their willingness to cooperate in this case,” he said. “It will take some time to sort everything out but I want to emphasize that anyone who is involved in this case will be held accountable at the end of the day.”
He added that the Chinese side remains open to providing information on specific cases but not on broader cases.
“As a friendly neighbor, China believes the Mongolian government will properly probe and handle the case,” Mao Ning, a spokesperson of China’s foreign ministry, said back on December 6. “If Mongolia makes a request, the relevant authorities in China will provide necessary assistance in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.”
Dirty coal lies
Last November, the anti-corruption authority announced that more than 30 officials and executives of Erdenes-Tavantolgoi JSC, Mongolia’s largest state-owned coal miner, were under investigation for embezzlement.
Dorjhand Togmid, a parliamentarian in Mongolia, said at that time that a total of about 6.4 million tons of coal, worth US$1.8 billion, had not been registered by Mongolian customs since 2013 but had been recorded by Chinese customs. Whistleblowers said corrupt customs officials registered coal-loaded trucks as passenger vehicles.
Media reports said the Mongolian government had received a list of its corrupt officials from Beijing. In early December, thousands of protesters rallied in front of the Government Palace in Ulaanbaatar’s Sukhbaatar Square, calling on the government to disclose the list.
On December 8, Nyambaatar ordered the arrests of eight people, including Erdenes Tavantolgoi’s former Chief Executive Battulga Ganhuyag and his wife, sister and son-in-law.
On December 13, the IAAC disclosed the names of 17 suspects, including former Mongolian President Battulga Khaltmaa, two of his ex-staff, seven MPs, four Southgobi province lawmakers and former Erdenes Tavantolgoi directors.
“When Mongolia transitioned to a market economy in the 1990s, our GDP was about US$3 billion, and now it’s more than $12 billion, up by 300%,” Nyambaatar said. “But our poverty rate has not significantly improved while our education and health sectors have been deteriorating.”
“The general public is not very happy with what has evolved over the past 33 years,” he added. “A majority of Mongolians would agree that a lot of local businesses were close to the politicians, who opened doors and provided extra opportunities for themselves.”
He said the government will face a lot of resistance from the business sector as it bids to disrupt a system from which many companies have profited.
Last month, Nyambaatar froze the bank accounts of 18 people who had fled overseas during the anti-graft investigations. He said the government plans to repatriate more than 100 criminal suspects from 23 countries.
Poverty and corruption
According to the Household Socio-Economic Survey (HSES), Mongolia’s poverty rate was 27.8% in 2020, meaning that about 900,000 out of its 3.3 million people were living in poverty. The figure has hovered between 30-40% in the past decade, the data shows.
Last year, Mongolia scored 33 point out of 100 on the Corruption Perceptions Index compiled by Transparency International, a global corruption watchdog. The country scored 36 points a decade ago. The lower the score, the higher the corruption in a country’s public sector under TI’s rating.
By comparison, the United States scored 69 on the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index while China scored 45. The US’s poverty rate was 12.8% last year while China’s was about 13% in 2020.
Along with Mongolia, the Philippines and Ukraine also scored 33 on the Corruption Perceptions Index. Last year, the three tied to rank 116th out of 180 countries in terms of clean governance.
“There is a strong urgency for us to change the situation as Mongolia’s Corruption Perceptions Index has not improved,” Nyambaatar said.
“There is public anger because some people in authority used public funds to send their kids to universities abroad,” he said. “A lot of properties in prime locations were acquired by those who had information that was not available to the public.”
As for who was on the receiving end of the mining licenses and subsidies, “a majority of them were people who had higher authority, or their alliances [did].”
He said the country’s widening wealth gap and shrinking middle class are giving impetus to the latest anti-corruption drive.
The IAAC’s newly-launched anti-corruption strategy includes five areas: whistleblowing, removal of corrupt public officials, extradition and repatriation of those under indictment, asset recovery and transparency.
“The strategy is an ambitious undertaking and is aimed at preventing the risk of corruption in public institutions, officials, private sector, civil society, political parties and groups,” said IAAC director general Dashdavaa Zandraa. “We will also work with the government for a more transparent, open and responsible society.”
Poor transparency, scarce information
Mongolia launched its Anti-Corruption Law in 2006 but it was poorly enforced due to a lack of transparency and access to information, an inadequate civil service system and weak government control of key institutions, according to the US State Department’s Office of Investment Affairs.
The Mongolian government has recently submitted three proposed laws for adoption in the parliamentary spring session, namely the protection of whistleblowers, campaign finance reform and the transparency of state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
“With the campaign financing reform, we are trying to improve the political party’s finance systems,” Nyambaatar said, adding that parliament will start reforming its election system in May while increasing the number of its members.
“As long as there is a strong involvement of the government in the SOEs, there will be corruption and bribery,” he said. “Because of this, we are proposing a new SOE law to prohibit government’s involvement and an open and transparent recruitment process for those who are going to be leading those companies.”
Last year, the government submitted to parliament a mining transparency law, which aims to identify all beneficiaries in the supply chain through the use of information and communication technology.
By JEFF PAO
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Things tourists should never do in Mongolia www.news.mn

Mongolia is a country of nomads, yaks, and breathtaking landscapes. As a visitor to this enchanting country, it’s important to respect the local culture and avoid behaviors that may be considered offensive. From pointing with your index finger to wearing your coat while eating, there are certain things you should never do in Mongolia. You should refrain from doing these five things in Mongolia.
Don’t equate Mongolian norms with Chinese ones
Mongolia and China may have shared cultural and historical connections, but they are two distinct countries with their unique traditions, customs, and social norms. Equating Mongolian traditions with Chinese ones is not only inaccurate, but it can also be disrespectful to Mongolian people. Try to understand and appreciate the unique aspects of each culture and avoid making assumptions or generalizations.
Don’t point your index finger at someone
In Mongolia, pointing your index finger at someone is considered disrespectful. Instead, it is best to use your whole palm when indicating a direction, or object, or when pointing at someone. This gesture not only shows respect but also conveys a sense of openness and inclusiveness .So, be sure to keep this social norm in mind and use your whole palm for indicating something.
Don’t forget to leave your warm clothes behind when eating
Always remove your coat and other warm clothes before sitting down to eat food. To Mongolians, leaving your coat on signifies that you think they aren’t providing adequate warmth in their home. By removing your coat and other warm items, you not only show respect for your host and their home, but you also demonstrate an understanding of Mongolian culture and customs.
Don’t speak for long in your own language
Language can be a powerful tool for cultural exchange and connection, but it can also create barriers and exclusions. To avoid any misunderstandings and offense, it is important to be mindful of the languages spoken around you. Long conversations in your own language in front of locals who don’t understand it can be seen as impolite and exclusionary.
Don’t disrespect fire
In Mongolian culture, fire is more than just a source of warmth and light; it is considered sacred and holds a deep symbolic meaning. So, it’s essential to treat fire with respect and avoid putting water on or stepping on it, or even worse, putting garbage in it. Such actions can offend Mongolians, who hold fire in high regard.
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Apartments in UB: Price ratio higher than in New York or San Francisco www.news.mn

The cost-of-living crunch is hitting people all over the world, but there’s no doubt the Mongolians have it hard. Over the past two years, inflation in the country has been in the double digits. It moved as high as around 16 percent in 2022.
The average salary, meanwhile, is approximately USD 450 per month, with a low-level manager on average expected to make toward USD 480. Apartment rentals cost around USD 200 to USD 500 per month.
Among Mongolians there is a tremendous variance in income, with the minimum wage only USD 142 per month. Apartments in Ulaanbaatar are extremely expensive. The price ratio is now 10.8 times the average annual disposable income. And, where 90 square metres is considered as the size of a normal apartment in much of the world, the Mongolian government mortgage programme only provides attractive mortgages for apartments of up to 80 sqm. If you use the 90 sqm figure, then the ratio becomes 11.99 times the average disposable income. This is higher than in New York or San Francisco.
With a Mongolian working population of only 1,158,245 and an average income tax rate of 10 percent and low salaries not set to pick up any time soon amid global economic headwinds, government tax revenues are minimal, making it difficult to provide social services for everyone. Overall, 27.8 percent of Mongolians live below the poverty line, while in the countryside the percentage is closer to 38 percent. Roughly half of the population is receiving some form of government assistance, such as food stamps or other payments. (by Antonio Graceffo)
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Ancient DNA reveals the multiethnic structure of Mongolia's first nomadic empire www.phys.org

Long obscured in the shadows of history, the world's first nomadic empire—the Xiongnu—is at last coming into view thanks to painstaking archaeological excavations and new ancient DNA evidence. Arising on the Mongolian steppe 1,500 years before the Mongols, the Xiongnu empire grew to be one of Iron Age Asia's most powerful political forces—ultimately stretching its reach and influence from Egypt to Rome to Imperial China.
Economically grounded in animal husbandry and dairying, the Xiongnu were famously nomadic, building their empire on the backs of horses. Their proficiency at mounted warfare made them swift and formidable foes, and their legendary conflicts with Imperial China ultimately led to the construction of the Great Wall.
However, unlike their neighbors, the Xiongnu never developed a writing system, and consequently historical records about the Xiongnu have been almost entirely written and passed down by their rivals and enemies. Such accounts, largely recorded by Han Dynasty chroniclers, provide little useful information on the origins of the Xiongnu, their political rise, or their social organization.
Although recent archaeogenetics studies have now traced the origins of the Xiongnu as a political entity to a sudden migration and mixing of disparate nomadic groups in northern Mongolia ca. 200 BCE, such findings have raised more questions than answers.
To better understand the inner workings of the seemingly enigmatic Xiongnu empire, an international team of researchers at the Max Planck Institutes for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI-EVA) and Geoanthropology (MPI-GEO), Seoul National University, the University of Michigan, and Harvard University conducted an in-depth genetic investigation of two imperial elite Xiongnu cemeteries along the western frontier of the empire: an aristocratic elite cemetery at Takhiltyn Khotgor and a local elite cemetery at Shombuuzyn Belchir. The research is published in the journal Science Advances.
"We knew that the Xiongnu had a high degree of genetic diversity, but due to a lack of community-scale genomic data it remained unclear whether this diversity emerged from a heterogeneous patchwork of locally homogenous communities or whether local communities were themselves genetically diverse," explains Juhyeon Lee, first author of the study and Ph.D. student at Seoul National University. "We wanted to know how such genetic diversity was structured at different social and political scales, as well as in relation to power, wealth, and gender."
The rise of a multiethnic empire
Researchers found that individuals within the two cemeteries exhibited extremely high genetic diversity, to a degree comparable with that found across the Xiongnu Empire as a whole. In fact, high genetic diversity and heterogeneity was present at all levels—across the empire, within individual communities, and even within individual families—confirming the characterization of the Xiongnu Empire as a multiethnic empire. However, much of this diversity was stratified by status.
The lowest status individuals (interred as satellite burials of the elites, likely reflecting a servant status) exhibited the highest genetic diversity and heterogeneity, suggesting that these individuals originated from far-flung parts of the Xiongnu Empire or beyond. In contrast, local and aristocratic elites buried in wood-plank coffins within square tombs and stone ring graves exhibited lower overall genetic diversity and harbored higher proportions of eastern Eurasian ancestries, suggesting that elite status and power was concentrated among specific genetic subsets of the broader Xiongnu population. Nevertheless, even elite families appear to have used marriage to cement ties to newly incorporated groups, especially at Shombuuzyn Belchir.
"We now have a better idea of how the Xiongnu expanded their empire by incorporating disparate groups and leveraging marriage and kinship into empire building," says senior author Dr. Choongwon Jeong, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Seoul National University.
Powerful women in Xiongnu society
A second major finding was that high status Xiongnu burials and elite grave goods were disproportionately associated with women, corroborating textual and archaeological evidence that Xiongnu women played especially prominent political roles in the expansion and integration of new territories along the empire's frontier.
At the aristocratic elite cemetery of Takhiltyn Khotgor, researchers found that the elite monumental tombs had been built for women, with each prominent woman flanked by a host of commoner males buried in simple graves. The women were interred in elaborate coffins with the golden sun and moon emblems of Xiongnu imperial power and one tomb even contained a team of six horses and a partial chariot.
At the nearby local elite cemetery of Shombuuzyn Belchir, women likewise occupied the wealthiest and most elaborate graves, with grave goods consisting of wooden coffins, golden emblems and gilded objects, glass and faience beads, Chinese mirrors, a bronze cauldron, silk clothing, wooden carts, and more than a dozen livestock, as well as three objects conventionally associated with male horse-mounted warriors: a Chinese lacquer cup, a gilded iron belt clasp, and horse tack. Such objects and their symbolism convey the great political power of the women.
"Women held great power as agents of the Xiongnu imperial state along the frontier, often holding exclusive noble ranks, maintaining Xiongnu traditions, and engaging in both steppe power politics and the so-called Silk Road networks of exchange," says Dr. Bryan Miller, project archaeologist and Assistant Professor of Central Asian Art & Archaeology at the University of Michigan.
Children in Xiongnu society
Genetic analysis also provided rare insights into the social roles of children in Xiongnu society. "Children received differential mortuary treatment depending upon age and sex, giving clues to the ages at which gender and status were ascribed in Xiongnu society," says senior author Dr. Christina Warinner, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Harvard University and Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.
Researchers found, for example, that although adolescent Xiongnu boys as young as 11–12 years old were buried with a bow and arrows, in a manner resembling that of adult males, younger boys were not. This suggests that the gendered social roles of hunter and warrior were not ascribed to boys until late childhood or early adolescence.
The legacy of the Xiongnu today
Although the Xiongnu empire ultimately disintegrated in the late 1st century CE, the findings of the study point to the enduring social and cultural legacy of the Xiongnu.
"Our results confirm the long-standing nomadic tradition of elite princesses playing critical roles in the political and economic life of the empires, especially in periphery regions—a tradition that began with the Xiongnu and continued more than a thousand years later under the Mongol Empire," says Dr. Jamsranjav Bayarsaikhan, project archaeologist and Mongolian Archaeology Project: Surveying the Steppes (MAPSS) project coordinator at the Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology. "While history has at times dismissed nomadic empires as fragile and short, their strong traditions have never been broken."
by Max Planck Society
 
 
 
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Mongolia unveils anti-corruption strategy www.caribbeannewsglobal.com

The Mongolian Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) or ‘Anti Corruption Agency’ unveiled a comprehensive 2030 national strategy to combat corruption across all facets of Mongolian public life. The strategy was formally submitted to the State Ikh Khural and will be considered shortly by the parliament’s standing committee.
His Excellency K.H.Nyambaatar, minister of justice and home affairs commented:
“History has been made today. The government welcomes this comprehensive strategy which complements the steps we are already taking in this, the ‘Year of Fighting Corruption’ previously announced by the government.”
“At a time when global trust in governments is low, we know there is work to do to gain and maintain the trust of our people. That’s why we’re committed to working with the IAAC on the implementation of the strategy through to 2030.”
The strategy’s objectives include strengthening a corruption-free public service; effective participation of citizens, civil society and media; the independence of state institutions; reducing the risk of corruption in budgeting and procurement; and tackling theft, embezzlement, and waste.
The IAAC undertook recommendations from international financial institutions and development organisations as well as adapting more than 40 laws, including the Criminal Law, the Anti-Corruption Law, the Law on the Regulation of Public and Private Interests in Public Service, and the Prevention of Conflict of Interest.
The national strategy complements the government’s previously announced “Tavan-sh” anti-corruption initiative focusing on five key programme areas: whistleblowing, removal of corrupt public officials; extradition and repatriation of those under indictment; asset recovery; and transparency. The government has also recently submitted three laws for the protection of whistleblowers, campaign finance reform, and the transparency of state-owned companies.
“The strategy is an ambitious undertaking and is aimed at preventing the risk of corruption in public institutions, officials, private sector, civil society, political parties and groups. Together, we will work with the government to work towards a more transparent, open and responsible society,” said Dashdavaa Zandraa, Director General of the Mongolian Anti-Corruption Agency.
“We are making significant progress in our anti-corruption efforts, but there is more to do. This strategy gives us a clear pathway to continue and enhance our anti-corruption measures, and confirms we are on the right track to building a society of trust and confidence in government and in our country,” said the Mongolian minister of justice.
Source: The Government of Mongolia
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Coal phase-out not happening fast enough to avoid rising global temperatures – study www.mining.com

A recent study by researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology and Lund University shows that the use of coal power is not decreasing fast enough to avoid a temperature rise higher than 2 degrees Celsius by 2050 as established in the Paris Agreement.
“More and more countries are promising that they will phase out coal from their energy systems, which is positive,” Aleh Cherp, co-author of the study, said in a media statement. “But unfortunately, their commitments are not strong enough. If we are to have a realistic chance of meeting the 2-degree target, the phasing out of coal needs to happen faster.”
Cherp and his co-authors analyzed 72 countries’ pledged commitments to phase out their use of the fossil fuel by 2022–2050.
In the best-case scenario, the researchers show that it is possible that the temperature increase will stay at 2 degrees. But that assumes, among other things, that both China and India begin phasing out their coal use within five years. Furthermore, their phase-out needs to be as rapid as it has been in the UK, which is the fastest that has ever happened in a large country, and faster than Germany has promised. This may create inequities which will need to be addressed by international policies.
The scientists also developed scenarios that they consider to be the most realistic. These scenarios indicate that earth is moving towards 2.5–3 degrees of global warming.
“The countries’ commitments are not sufficient, not even among the most ambitious countries. In addition, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may prevent some countries from phasing out coal as they promised”, Jessica Jewell, co-author of the study, said.
The paper also shows that the 72 countries’ commitments to phase out coal power are similar to each other and in line with historical data for how quickly coal power was phased out in the past.
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Bangladesh’s soaring economy has global acknowledgement: Mongolia www.tbsnews.net

With its political continuity and well-thought-out developmental plans alongside economic sustainability, Bangladesh not only stands out in South Asia but also in other developing countries, says Mongolian Ambassador to Bangladesh G Ganbold.
"I think these accomplishments of sustainable economic growth are internationally acknowledged," Ambassador Ganbold told UNB in an interview noting that there are many scopes for further broadening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Mongolia in the areas of cultural exchange, trade and economic cooperation.
He said Bangladesh, as an emerging and growing economy, is accomplishing truly impressive socio-economic growth under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Apart from impressive development in infrastructure, including highways, electricity and drinking water supply in rural areas and increased agricultural production, poverty reduction, vaccine coverage of under 5 years old children, per capita GDP growth, Bangladesh is leading other developing countries, said the Ambassador.
"We're both Asian and developing countries with parliamentary democracy and market economy," he said, adding that Mongolia was one of the first five countries that recognised Bangladesh's independence because of which some countries even went to terminate its diplomatic relations with Mongolia.
Mongolia also co-authored the UN resolution together with India and Bhutan in support of Bangladesh.
"We're enjoying excellent bilateral relations ever since then and have successfully been collaborating on the international arena," he said, extending his warm greetings to Bangladeshi friends on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Mongolia's National Day that falls on 11 July.
Responding to a question, the Ambassador said being developing countries, they both have the same challenges like benefits of sustainable economic growth need to be seen through the welfare of people.
He said Mongolia is richly endowed with natural and agriculture-based resources and light industries while Bangladesh is well known with its textiles and readymade garment and pharmaceutical industries.
"Therefore, we can learn from each other's experience and also promote mutually beneficial trade and economic relations. With the advent of modern means of transport and ICT tourism is growing exponentially," said the Mongolian envoy.
He said, "We all know this challenge of pandemic alike the earlier ones will be extinguished with our combined efforts. Once, good days are coming."
The Ambassador said tourism has multiple significance in discovering a new land and meeting with peoples and building meaningful collaboration across the globe. "Our economies are still dependent on climate and calamities thus, we need to intertwine our efforts against adverse effects of climate change and natural disaster risks like earthquake, flood, drought, typhoon or zud (snow famine) and industrial accidents with mass implication."
As a sparsely populated country with four distinct seasons and beautiful sceneries including eternally snow-capped mountain ranges, Mongolia hosts nearly 4.7 to 5.0 lakh tourists annually.
With the completion of construction of a new airport and emerging new hotels, Mongolia expects their number to grow up to 10 lakh within the next few months.
"Mongolia enjoys friendly relations with all neighbouring countries and is known as the shortest route-binding Asia with Europe," said the Ambassador.
Talking about similarities between Bangladesh and Mongolia, he said from a young age they were reading renowned literary figure Rabindranath Tagore and through his works got acquainted with hard working and proud Bengali people.
"We're from a landlocked country so perceive Bangladesh as an amazing land of lakes, and experienced bridge and boat- builders. We need to encourage more cultural exchanges and tourism so that our two countries know each other more closely and benefit from their excellent bilateral relations," he said.
The Ambassador said their people are similar with their openness and hospitality and they are eager to learn and hard working. "Youth delegations and students' teams need to be exchanged on a reciprocal basis to let them become acquainted with one another more closely."
The envoy said he visited several museums, historical and sightseeing places in and around Dhaka like Lalbagh, Taghat palace, Cox's Bazar, National Museum and Sangsad Bhaban. "Based on my limited experience, I've got the impression that Bangladesh is a land of bridges, and boat builders."
"I wish to arrange an exchange of folk arts troupes which are truly fascinating and represent their respective cultures," he added.
The Ambassador wants to visit the site of the boat-building workshop, and see how they build many different boats. "Varieties and craftsmanship of boat construction in Bangladesh are really amazing! They're indeed tangible heritages which ought to be preserved and further promoted as a national brand of tourism and sports."
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FIFA Forward-funded Air Dome in Mongolia www.news.mn

When Mongolia’s U-17 women’s national team entertained Hong Kong at home in a friendly international last Thursday, the hosts knew the game would go down in the nation’s football history.
It was the first-ever international match in their newly-constructed Air Dome. The joint efforts by FIFA and MFF paid off with construction of the Air Dome – 114m x 82m x 29m in size – completed this year.
With the wind whistling and land covered in snow, the cold weather of early April is not usually a time conducive for football in Mongolia. However, with the recent completion of the FIFA-funded Air Dome and its huge structure providing cover, the players could play on the football turf at the National Team Training Center (NTTC).
With strong support by FIFA, Mongolian Football Federation has made significant football development progress over recent years. In infrastructure terms, a new pitch with floodlights at the National Team Training Centre was funded by FIFA Forward in 2018. This was followed by another artificial pitch coupled with a grandstand and multipurpose facilities in New Yarmag from 2018-2021.
Last year saw the MFF Football Centre at the MFF Headquarters undergo an eco-friendly pitch renovation. At competition level, Mongolia made history when the men’s senior national team defeated Brunei over two legs during 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™ qualifying to progress to the next stage for the first time. In the process, they also hosted the world’s first qualifying match during the Qatar 2022 campaign at the MFF Football Centre.
The MFF aims to lift their game to the next level.
 
 
 
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Japan approves plan to open its first casino www.bbc.com

Japanese officials have approved controversial plans to build the country's first gambling resort.
The complex will open in the western city of Osaka in 2029.
Casinos have long been illegal in Japan. But a law was passed in 2018 providing exceptions to games, such as poker or baccarat, to create jobs and boost tourism.
Public opinion has been split, with some concerned about a rise in crime and gambling addiction.
Besides the casino, the 5.3 million square-foot (49ha) complex will include a hotel, conference centre, shopping mall and museum.
"We hope (the casino) will become a tourism base that promotes Japan's charms to the world," according to Prime Minster Fumio Kishida.
The project has an initial investment of 1.8tn yen ($13.5bn, £10.7bn) with US-based casino operator MGM and Japan's Orix Group each owning a 40% stake in the company.
The other 20% will be owned by local companies such as West Japan Rail, Kansai Electric Power and Osaka-based Panasonic.
Officials expect the resort to attract around 20 million visitors annually and bring in roughly 1tn yen in annual economic benefits to the region, according to a Japanese news service.
The project was proposed years ago, but it was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and a corruption scandal involving a ruling-party lawmaker who was accused of accepting bribes while in charge of casino policy.
Japan is seen a promising market for gambling. It is the world's third largest economy with a population of roughly 126 million.
It also has close proximity to wealthy Asian gamblers, particularly from China. Macau is the only Chinese city where casino gambling is legal.
A similar plan has been submitted by the Nagasaki prefecture to build a casino at Huis Ten Bosch, a Dutch-themed theme park.
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