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Mongolia’s AI Data Center Ambition Needs More Than Cold Air and Cheap Power
Mongolia wants to become an AI data centre hub, but weak power grids and limited connectivity may matter more than cold air and cheap energy.
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Mongolia Budget: Why Central Bank Raised Rates Ahead of Fiscal Debate
The Bank of Mongolia raised interest rates to 12.5% to signal fiscal restraint ahead of the upcoming Mongolia budget debate.
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Mongolia Oil Refinery Bet to Escape Russian Fuel Dependency
Mongolia’s $1.7B oil refinery will not likely bring total fuel independence. It trades Russian energy risk for Chinese crude, Indian debt, and coal-backed funding.
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Mongolia Green Ambitions at UNCCD COP17 Face Economic and Rangeland Challenges
Mongolia hosts UNCCD COP17 to fight land degradation, but bad economic incentives and heavy overgrazing threaten its green goals.
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Mongolia’s 2.1 Trillion Budget Deficit Demands More Than Minor Spending Cuts
As deficit hits 2.1T tugriks, administrative cuts fail to stabilize the Mongolia budget. Discover why fiscal consolidation requires structural spending limits.
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Mongolia’s Fuel Crisis Shows the Cost of Managing Prices
Mongolia fuel crisis deepens as latest rationing reveals how price controls, Russian dependency, and rail bottlenecks aggravate shortages.
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Spotlight on UN desertification summit as it mulls how to spend $12bn war chest
Extreme weather has raised the significance of Cop17 talks starting this week on tackling drought and land degradationAs swathes of the northern hemisphere bake in what could be the hottest…
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Fire rangers of Mongolian steppe: climate crisis spurs revival of ancient knowledge – photo essay
Fire has always be part of life on the grasslands, but has grown worse due to rising temperatures and severe droughts. In response, people have turned to their nomadic heritage…
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How Mongolia’s Smart Selbe Project Impacts Urban Housing Costs
Mongolia’s Smart Selbe City project tests municipal debt and price controls. Read analysis on Mongolia's urban housing development.
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Why Elbegdorj’s Return Reopened Corruption Probes in Mongolia
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj’s return to Mongolia reignites corruption probes and exposes the deep political risks facing the nation's former leaders.