#THEPHILIPPINES: Pres. Duterte Calls For Turkey's, Mongolia's Inclusion In Southeast Asia Group

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Controversial Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, this year's head of ASEAN, a group of Southeast Asian nations, says he would push for the inclusion of Turkey and Mongolia in the group, dismissing concerns that they lie in Europe and northern Asia, respectively. Duterte said leaders of Turkey and Mongolia told him about their desire to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations while they were in China over the weekend for a summit.

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#MONGOLIA: Parliament Votes To Nationalize Natural Resources After Scandal

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Mongolia’s parliament approved a resolution to nationalize copper, gold and iron-ore assets in the country following a probe that found a $400 million transaction with a closely held company was illegal.

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#MONGOLIA: Parliament To Approve Private Casinos To Attract Chinese High-Rollers, Boost Economy

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Mongolia's parliament may vote as early as this week on draft legislation to develop multi-billion dollar casinos to lure gamblers away from hubs like Macau, seeking to stimulate a slumping economy and diversify away from the mining industry.

MONGOLIA: Uranium-Rich Nation Seeks Economic Partnership with Japan