Politics
New Mongolian president promises pragmatic diplomacy
Former sumo champion eyed for advisory post after vital role in victory
Politics
Ex-sumo champ wants to become bridge between Mongolia, Japan
Wrestler-turned-entrepreneur seeks stronger ties to counterbalance Russia, China
Politics
Mongolia's incoming President Battulga pledges economic balance
Former martial arts champ keeps presidency in opposition hands
Politics
Mongolian opposition leader Battulga declares victory in presidential runoff
Popular former martial artist and businessman elected to four-year term
Politics
Mongolians return to polls in runoff presidential vote
Results could be determined by 30% who voted for eliminated candidate
Politics
Mongolian voters book a return trip to the polls
Lack of a clear presidential victor triggers a runoff
Politics
Mongolian presidential election neck and neck
Corruption allegations dog front-runner as rival stokes patriotism
Opinion
Mongolia must open up to avoid aviation embarrassment
New showcase international airport will go to waste without competition
Economy
Infrastructure boom offers fresh start on Asian road safety
Human and economic toll 'staggering' in low and middle-income countries
Politics
UN launches second round of nuclear ban talks
Proponents hopeful for final text of treaty by early July
Economy
AIIB future rests on shedding Beijing influence
Bank to hold 2nd annual meeting in South Korea
Economy
Mongolia's Munkh-Orgil: Middle-class surge will change everything
Foreign minister says globalization is 'unstoppable' despite protectionism
Economy
The SCO welcomes rivals into its fold
Membership for India and Pakistan raises bloc's profile, but may invite friction
Economy
The SCO welcomes rivals into its fold
Membership for India and Pakistan raises bloc's profile, but may invite friction
Politics
Asian bloc's expansion may widen cracks between China, Russia
Accession of India, Pakistan to SCO adds new wrinkle to group's politics
International relations
Afghanistan's woes expose power moves on Asia's chessboard
Confrontations in western wing threaten to taint the rest of the region
Economy
Middle-class surge will change everything, Mongolian minister says
Foreign Minister Tsend Munkh-Orgil argues globalization wave is 'unstoppable'
Economy
Mongolia signs agreement with IMF on $5.5bn aid package
Long-awaited loans come through despite worries about their effectiveness
Economy
IMF aid raises questions about Mongolia's ability to reform
Critics worry that money would be misspent
Business trends
East Asian workers remarkably disengaged
Managerial changes needed before weak motivation harms performance
Politics
Kazakhstan aims to swap Cyrillic for Roman letters by 2025
Change signals a priority shift from the 'Russian world' world to globalization
Politics
Central Asia warily welcomes China's Belt and Road Initiative
Fears over Chinese aims linger, while Russia sees tectonic shift underway
Politics
America's deepening Afghanistan quagmire
Trump needs to break with failed US policies on the Taliban
Politics
Kazakhstan seeks to accelerate switch to Western alphabet
Long-serving president seeks escape from Russia's shadow