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Arslan Rinchin awarded Sasakawa Health Prize
Scientist from Mongolia Arslan Rinchin has been awarded the Sasakawa Health Prize according to a decision of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO). Mongolian Minister of Health A.Tsogtsetseg accepted the award, on behalf of R.Arslan, during the 70th World Health Assembly.
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Mongolian judo team follows Japan and S.Korea by medal count
Members of Mongolian national team of judo has won one gold, three silver and five bronze medals at the Asian Judo Championships 2017, commenced on May 26 in Hong Kong. 18 judokas represented Mongolia at the championships, which attracted a total of 244 wrestlers from 29 countries.
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Deputy PM U.Khurelsukh becomes Asian Champion for disaster risk reduction
The Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, H.E. U. Khurelsukh was recognized as an Asian Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction on May 26 at the Global Platform in Mexico. H.E. U. Khurelsukh received the award from United Nations Secretary General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction Mr Robert Glasser for his consistent passion, commitment and achievement on the issue.
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Mongolian judo teams grab silver medals at continental championships
Mongolian national male and female judo teams have won silver medals at the Asian Judo Championships 2017, held in Hong Kong. Team championships has been carried out for the fifth year, and Mongolian women’s team always made the finals.
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Oyu Tolgoi announces first quarter performance update
Oyu Tolgoi announced Monday an update on its performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. HIGHLIGHTS are:
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Ch.Azzaya wins silver from Asian Women’s Judo Championships
Mongolian judoka Ch.Azzaya lost the bout for gold in 52 kg category of the Asian Women’s Championships 2017 and grabbed silver medal. Her rival for the final bout was Ai Shishime of Japan, who won the bout by Wazari in extra time.
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M.Urantsetseg becomes Asian champion for the second time
Urantsetseg Munkhbat (48 kg) won her second gold medal from the Women’s Judo Asian Championships, having defeated G.Otgontsetseg of Kazakhstan in the final bout.
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Weather forecast until May 31
Rain is expected in some parts of central and eastern region on May 27, some parts of eastern aimags on May 28, Altai, Khangai, Khentii mountains on May 29. Winds will get stronger in most regions on May 27 and in the Gobi and steppes on May 28, reaching 18-20 m/sec and forming dust storms.
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Mongolia has potential to lead the region in renewable energy production
Dr.  Enebish Namjil is a professor at the National University of Mongolia.  He worked as administrator for the Darkhan Solar Plant Project (10MW) which commissioned its full operations on January 19, 2017 in Khongor Soum of Darkhan-Uul Aimag.  Dr. Enebish spoke with the Mongol Messenger during his participation in the 8th National Renewable Energy Forum and shared his thoughts on Mongolia's capability to utilize renewable energy.  
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Ambassador to Georgia presents letter of credence
Ambassador of Mongolia to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr L.Battulga presented his diplomatic credentials to President of Georgia, Mr Giorgi Margvelashvili, on May 24 as a non-resident Ambassador to Georgia.  
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May 26 events
Following events are expected on Friday:
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Regional Cooperative Agreement on Nuclear Science backed
The cabinet of ministers approved the 2017 Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific on May 24. The agreement’s main purpose is facilitating the possibilities for exchange of technologies, human resource capacity-building, determining need for nuclear technology, introducing some areas to nuclear technology, promoting sustainable development and conducting joint studies.
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May 25 events
Following events are expected on Thursday:
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State hospital working to reduce number of patients going abroad for medical care
The State Third Hospital has reduced the number of untreatable diseases in Mongolia by offering treatment for arrhythmia and latest versions of cerebral surgeries. On May 24, State Secretary for Health D.Ochirbat visited the hospital. He got acquainted with the operations of the hospital, workload for physicians and various departments and listened to the workers and patients expressing their opinions on problems facing Mongolia’s health sector nowadays, and gave some directions. 
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May 24 events
Following events are expected on Thursday:
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Mongolian and German health ministers pledge cooperation in training physicians
On the sidelines of her attendance in the 70th World Health Assembly, being held in Geneva, Minister of Health A.Tsogtsetseg met with her German counterpart Hermann Grohe and exchanged opinions on bilateral cooperation.   The dignitaries agreed on resuming annual consultative meetings of health to be hosted by both countries in turns.
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Mongolian volleyball team loses to S.Koreans in close game
The final of a section of the East Asian Volleyball Championships was between the teams of Mongolia and South Korea on Monday. The Mongolian team was defeated by 2:3 in a very close match, and was qualified for the semi-final. Mongolia’s first rival in the semi-final will be Japan. In Section A, South Korea is to play against Macao, which Mongolia clean swept by 3:0 in the first match.
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Weather forecast until May 27
Slight rainfall is expected in northern parts of eastern aimags on May 23, and in northern parts of western and central aimags on May 26. Winds will get stronger in Altai Mountains on May 25 and in western region on May 26, reaching 12-14 m/sec and forming dust storms. It will get warmer.
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Mongolian delegates offer to host Open Government Partnership Forum at home
Mongolian and Sri Lankan officials have exchanged views on actions being taken in frames of the Open Government Partnership, during the visit of a Mongolian delegation, led by the head of Cabinet Secretariat, Mr J.Munkhbat, to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. On the sidelines of the visit, the Mongolian delegation met with the authorities of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Local Government and Provincial Councils, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Agency of Information and Communication Technology, and representatives of civil societies.
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Ambassador of Israel presents letter of credence
The new Ambassador of Israel to Mongolia, Mr Zvi Heifetz presented his credentials to the President of Mongolia, Mr Ts.Elbegdorj on May 22. The latter received the ambassador for a bilateral meeting. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Mr Heifetz said, while noting that Mongolia-Israel relations and cooperation have been prospering for the past 26 years, he will be putting efforts in promoting the developing of this partnership in the future.
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'White Gold' Movement Enables Domestic Producers to Supply About 70 Percent of Raw Materials 7 hours
Parliament Ratified Interim Trade Agreement 9 hours
UK-Funded Project to Boost English Skills in Remote Areas of Mongolia 9 hours
Ancient Burial Sites Uncovered During Geological Surveys 11 hours
Mongolian Parliamentary Delegation Visits South Korea 11 hours
Bank of Mongolia Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged 11 hours
'The MongolZ' Ranks Seventh in World Ranking 12 hours
Mongolia Secures 7th World Title in Memory, Mind Sports 13 hours
Parliamentary Committee Holds Hearing for Governor of Bank of Mongolia Nominee 13 hours
Mongolia Calls for Global Transparency in Political Financing at UN Summit 13 hours
Mining and Extractive Industry Sales Up by MNT 2.7 Trillion from 2024 13 hours
Special Exhibition Showcases Traditional Mongolian Clothing, Adornments 14 hours
Exploring the 'Zuuvch-Ovoo' Uranium Project and Its Future Outlook 1 day
Boy Playfully Herds Yak Calf with His Own Programmed Drone 1 day
Over 200,000 Tonnes of Fuel to Be Imported This Month 1 day
Government to Submit Draft Resolution on Privatization and Public Offering of State Assets 1 day
Rare Metals Research Center Opened in Mongolia 1 day
Net Domestic Assets Increase by MNT 5.7 Trillion 1 day
Four Japanese Judo Coaches to Work in Mongolia 1 day
Over 8,000 Livestock Relocated from Ulaanbaatar’s Restricted Zone 1 day
Parliament Examines Oyu Tolgoi Agreements, Benefits in Multi-Day Evidence Hearing 1 day
‘Food Revolution’ Boosts Production, Jobs, and Exports 1 day
Three Schools and Five Kindergartens to Be Built in Selbe 20-Minute City 2 days
Moon Dance Team Wins Another Bronze Medal at World Championships 2 days
Greater Tumen Initiative Tourism Board Meeting Held in Mongolia 2 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
Government Task Force to Enter Talks with ‘Entrée Resources’ 3 days
New Apartment Prices Rise 11 Percent 3 days
First Residents Move into New Homes Following Redevelopment of the 100 Ail Public Housing Project 3 days
Outstanding Young Scientists and Doctors Receive Presidential Awards 3 days
Mongolia Outlines Priorities at IOM Council’s 116th Session 5 days
Ulaanbaatar Seeks Public Input on Even-Odd Traffic Restrictions 5 days
“Burte Chono 2025” Honors Mongolia’s Top Athletes 5 days
Parliament Finalizes Resolution to Zero Import Duties on Fodder and Flour 5 days
Mongolia, Lithuania Hold Political Consultations in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Mongolia Urges Global Action to Treat Wastewater as a Resource 6 days
Mongolian Boxers Win Four Medals at World Cup of Petroleum Countries 6 days
Advanced Technology Reveals 3,000-Year-Old Rock Art Now on Display 6 days
Fifth International Conference on Mongolian Studies Held in Poland 6 days
Bank of Mongolia Releases 'Tugrug-100 Years' Commemorative Stamp Released 7 days
Children’s Consultative Polyclinic to Launch Surgical Services in 2026 7 days
Views Exchanged on Accelerating SDGs Implementation 7 days
Mongolian Student Wins World Drone-Coding Championship at Enjoy AI 2025 7 days
Coal Exports Reach 79 Million Tonnes as Exchange Trading Grows 7 days
Mongolian Powerlifter Becomes Asian Champion 7 days
Government Directs Public Institutions Not to Hold New Year or Anniversary Celebrations Using Budget Funds 7 days
Mongolia to Send Over 100 Athletes to Asian Beach Games 7 days
Gashuunsukhait Checkpoint to Handle More Coal Exports 7 days
Prime Minister Directs Officials to Intensify Anti-Corruption Drive 7 days
Speaker of Parliament Meets Ambassadors of Russia, China 7 days
France Returns Dinosaur Fossils to Mongolia Following Decade-Long Legal Process 7 days
UN Meeting Highlights Importance of Rangelands Ahead of Mongolia’s COP17 7 days
New Year Tree Lighting Ceremony at Sukhbaatar Square to Begin at 19:00 Today 7 days
PM Orders Priority Financing for Salaries, Pensions and Child Benefits 7 days
ADB Approves USD 60 Million for Ulaanbaatar’s First Bus Rapid Transit System 7 days
Mongolia Renews Call to Lower Shareholder Loan Interest for Oyu Tolgoi Project 8 days
Mongolia to Expand International Cooperation on Child Development and Protection 8 days
Winners of the 15th “Golden Pen” National Student Journalism Awards Announced 8 days
MONTSAME News Agency Begins Distributing News in Korean 8 days
‘Ulaanbaatar Metro’ Construction to Begin in June 2026 9 days
Mongolia, IAEA Strengthen Cooperation on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy 9 days
Mongolia, Slovenia Affirm Commitment to Advance Joint Initiatives 9 days
Mongolian Judokas Cap 2025 with 39 Medals, Featuring 10 Gold 9 days
'Moon Dance' Wins Bronze at World Championship Formation Standard 2025 9 days
Ulaanbaatar Expands Private-Sector Cooperation as Major Projects Advance 9 days
Mongolia, UNIDO Establish Country Programme Document 9 days
Mongolia Expresses Committed Support for OSCE Values, Principles 9 days
OSCE Welcomes Mongolia’s Progress on Press Freedom 9 days
PM Reviews Preparations for UNCCD COP17 9 days
'Khuree Tsam-108' Exhibition Opened in Mexico 9 days
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