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2025-12-26 07:18:19
Mongolia–South Korea Relations at a New Stage, Officials Affirm at Ulaanbaatar Forum
An academic forum titled “Mongolia–the Republic of Korea Relations at a New Level and Future Prospects” was held in Ulaanbaatar on December 24, 2025, in commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The event was organized by the Department of Asian Studies, Korean Studies Division of the School of Science at the National University of Mongolia.
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Government Reviews Winter Tourism Development Plan and 2026 National Tourism Events Calendar
At its meeting on December 24, 2025, the Government reviewed the draft Winter Tourism Development Plan and the Integrated Calendar of Tourism Events to Be Organized in Mongolia in 2026, and instructed relevant agencies to ensure their effective implementation.
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Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam to Open Olympic Ranking Cycle
The national judo team of Mongolia is closing 2025 on a high note, having competed in 10 continental, world championship, Grand Prix, and Grand Slam tournaments, winning a total of 40 medals.
1 day
'Voyager Transparency' AI Platform to Enhance Government Transparency, Open Data Use
On December 22, 2025, the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs of Mongolia hosted a presentation meeting to introduce “Voyager Transparency,” an artificial intelligence-based platform designed to enhance government transparency, the use of open government data, the legal framework, and public oversight.
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Mongolian Tugrug Firms Month on Month Against Major Currencies
According to the Bank of Mongolia, the average monthly exchange rate of the national currency, the tugrug, against the U.S. dollar stood at MNT 3,571.66 in November this year, representing a depreciation of MNT 158.9 compared with the same period last year, while appreciating by MNT 20.1 from the previous month.
4 days
National Cancer Center Introduces Advanced Imaging, Robotic Surgery
On December 20, 2025, Prime Minister of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav visited the National Cancer Center of Mongolia (NCCM) to review the progress of a project titled Establishing the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection National Network.
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Mongolia Launches Gender Equality Seal in Environment Sector
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Batbaatar Bat and UNDP Resident Representative in Mongolia Matilda Dimovska signed a cooperation agreement to implement the Gender Equality Seal program.
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Mongolia Among Asia’s Most Advanced Countries in Water Security
East Asia, which includes two countries, the People’s Republic of China and Mongolia, has demonstrated strong overall progress in water security, recording some of the highest advancements across Asia and the Pacific region between 2013 and 2025. 
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UK-Funded Project to Boost English Skills in Remote Areas of Mongolia
UNICEF Mongolia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has launched the second phase of the project “Breaking Language Barriers,” funded by the British Government. The parties signed the agreement for Phase II of the project on December 17, 2025.
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Special Exhibition Showcases Traditional Mongolian Clothing, Adornments
A special exhibition titled “Traditional Mongolian Clothing and Adornments” opened on December 12, 2025, at the National Museum of Mongolia. The exhibition aims to showcase the historical development, evolution, and transformation of Mongolian clothing and adornments. It features a curated selection of more than 100 artifacts from the museum’s collection, including items of clothing, jewelry, and related objects, accompanied by scholarly texts, concise descriptions, illustrations, and photographs.
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Government to Submit Draft Resolution on Privatization and Public Offering of State Assets
At its session on December 15, 2025, the Cabinet discussed and decided to submit to the State Great Khural (Parliament) a draft parliamentary resolution titled On Approving the Main Guidelines for the Privatization and Restructuring of State Property and the Public Offering of Shares of State-Owned Legal Entities through the Stock Exchange for 2025–2028.
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Parliament Examines Oyu Tolgoi Agreements, Benefits in Multi-Day Evidence Hearing
A hearing to examine evidence was held from December 8 to 12 at the State Palace by the Temporary Investigative Committee of the State Great Khural, tasked with overseeing documents and activities related to safeguarding Mongolia’s interests and increasing the benefits derived from the exploitation of the Oyu Tolgoi group of deposits.
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Mongolia Urges Global Action to Treat Wastewater as a Resource
Mongolia’s water resources have decreased by around 7 percent over the long term, while glacier mass loss has reached nearly 70 percent over the past 80 years, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Batbaatar Bat stated during the “Wastewater as a Solution” discussion held as part of the Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Advanced Technology Reveals 3,000-Year-Old Rock Art Now on Display
Ochre rock paintings, created approximately 3,000 years ago, are on display at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts. A special exhibition titled “Heritage and Cradle – 3000” showcases ancient paintings on slab grave rocks from cultural sites in Gachuurt Valley and Ikh Tenger Valley, revealed through advanced technology.
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Gashuunsukhait Checkpoint to Handle More Coal Exports
During its regular session on December 10, 2025, the Cabinet of Mongolia approved measures to enhance transportation at the Gashuunsukhait border checkpoint to increase coal exports.
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Prime Minister Directs Officials to Intensify Anti-Corruption Drive
A working group tasked with accelerating the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Program of Mongolia convened on December 9, 2025, at the State Palace.
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France Returns Dinosaur Fossils to Mongolia Following Decade-Long Legal Process
A handover ceremony for the return to Mongolia of dinosaur fossils confiscated by law enforcement authorities of the French Republic in 2013 and 2015 was held in Paris on December 8, 2025. The fossils include scientifically significant and highly valuable specimens such as a Tarbosaurus bataar skeleton, theropod and oviraptorosaur remains, teeth, ribs, jaws, vertebrae, claws, femur and ankle bones, as well as theropod and oviraptorosaur eggs.
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UN Meeting Highlights Importance of Rangelands Ahead of Mongolia’s COP17
A high-level meeting on the sustainable management of the world’s rangelands, which cover half of the Earth’s land area, was held on December 9, 2025, during the 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7).
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ADB Approves USD 60 Million for Ulaanbaatar’s First Bus Rapid Transit System
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 60 million loan to support the Government of Mongolia in improving public transport services in Ulaanbaatar through the development of a bus rapid transit (BRT) system. Under the project, an additional USD 500,000 in grant funding will be provided through the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP).
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Mongolian Judokas Cap 2025 with 39 Medals, Featuring 10 Gold
The Mongolian national judo team concludes the 2025 season, including the World Championships, Asian Championships, Grand Slams, and Grand Prix events, with a total of 39 medals: 10 gold, 7 silver, and 22 bronze. The final event of the 2025 IJF World Judo Tour Grand Slam series was held in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, where Mongolia secured one bronze medal.
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National Team Athletes Win 149 Medals in 2025 15 hours
Construction of Oil Refinery at 50 Percent Complete 15 hours
More Than 3,000 Land Parcels Cleared in Ulaanbaatar in 2025 15 hours
UN Resolution on Preventing, Combating Corruption Adopted 15 hours
Land Allocation Requests to Be Processed Starting December 17 hours
Mongolia–South Korea Relations at a New Stage, Officials Affirm at Ulaanbaatar Forum 17 hours
Reserve Meat Sales to Begin in February 2026 17 hours
Government Reviews Winter Tourism Development Plan and 2026 National Tourism Events Calendar 17 hours
Khaliunbold: We Will Strive to Bring Good News from Saudi Arabia 21 hours
Proposal, Conclusion on Determining the State Ownership Stakes in 'Achit Ikht', 'Erdenet Mining', and 'Zes Erdeniin Khuvi' LLCs to Be Discussed 21 hours
Hay, Fodder from State Reserves to Be Supplied to Aimags, Soums 22 hours
State Third Central Hospital Introduces Five New Neurosurgical Technologies in 2025 1 day
Securities Trading Reaches MNT 879.5 Billion 1 day
Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam to Open Olympic Ranking Cycle 1 day
Development Bank to Reduce Staff 1 day
Second-Stage EPC+F Tender Announced for Ulaanbaatar Metro Project 1 day
Amartuvshin Becomes 'Best Opera Baritone' 1 day
'Voyager Transparency' AI Platform to Enhance Government Transparency, Open Data Use 1 day
MONTSAME Names 10 Major Events in Mongolia in 2025 1 day
MONTSAME Names 10 Major Global Events of 2025 1 day
Monthly Incentives Awarded to 78 Athletes 1 day
Iconic Samuel Beckett Bridge to Be Illuminated in Mongolia’s National Flag 1 day
‘Christmas Market’ Opens at Sukhbaatar Square 1 day
Monitoring, Information System for Pasturland Conditions to be Developed 3 days
Tugrug Deposits Rise by MNT 3.7 Trillion 3 days
95,000 Square Meters of Sidewalks Renovated at 13 Locations in 2025 3 days
Postage Stamps Titled 'Mongolian Intangible Cultural Heritage Inscribed on UNESCO – 2' Issued 3 days
Bayangol District, Bayan-Undur Soum Join UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities 3 days
Mongolian Tugrug Firms Month on Month Against Major Currencies 4 days
Protocol of Intergovernmental Commission Meeting Signed 4 days
National Cancer Center Introduces Advanced Imaging, Robotic Surgery 4 days
Scholarships to Support Students Specializing in Water Studies 4 days
Preparatory Study Launched to Strengthen Security of Critical Information Infrastructure 4 days
E-Mongolia Platform Making Tangible Contribution to Delivering Public Services Efficiently to Citizens 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
‘The MongolZ’ Appointed as Cultural Envoy of Mongolia 4 days
Mongolia, Russia Agree to Work Toward Restoring Direct Flights Between Their Capitals 6 days
Mongolian Skier Wins Silver Medal at '2025 Cross-Country Far East Cup' 7 days
Mongolia Promotes Four-Season Tourism at International Exhibition 7 days
Deputy PM Meets Russian Environment Minister 7 days
Ambassador to Latvia Presents Letter of Credence 7 days
Mongolia to Expand Cooperation with Canada 7 days
Netflix’s 'Welcome to Mongolia' Special to Premiere 7 days
Public Transport Revenue Rises 69 Percent 7 days
Power Plants Hold 14 Days of Coal Reserves 8 days
Working Group Recovers MNT 22 Billion to Protect State Assets 8 days
‘Government to Support Business Freedom, Guarantee Protection of Private Property’ 8 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Mongolist Shimamura Ippei 8 days
Mongolia, Qatar to Cooperate on Export of Halal-Processed Meat 8 days
Mongolia Launches Gender Equality Seal in Environment Sector 8 days
Mongolia Among Asia’s Most Advanced Countries in Water Security 8 days
'White Gold' Movement Enables Domestic Producers to Supply About 70 Percent of Raw Materials 9 days
Parliament Ratified Interim Trade Agreement 9 days
UK-Funded Project to Boost English Skills in Remote Areas of Mongolia 9 days
Ancient Burial Sites Uncovered During Geological Surveys 9 days
Mongolian Parliamentary Delegation Visits South Korea 9 days
Bank of Mongolia Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged 9 days
'The MongolZ' Ranks Seventh in World Ranking 9 days
Mongolia Secures 7th World Title in Memory, Mind Sports 9 days
Parliamentary Committee Holds Hearing for Governor of Bank of Mongolia Nominee 9 days
Mongolia Calls for Global Transparency in Political Financing at UN Summit 9 days
Mining and Extractive Industry Sales Up by MNT 2.7 Trillion from 2024 9 days
Special Exhibition Showcases Traditional Mongolian Clothing, Adornments 9 days
Exploring the 'Zuuvch-Ovoo' Uranium Project and Its Future Outlook 10 days
Boy Playfully Herds Yak Calf with His Own Programmed Drone 10 days
Over 200,000 Tonnes of Fuel to Be Imported This Month 10 days
Government to Submit Draft Resolution on Privatization and Public Offering of State Assets 10 days
Rare Metals Research Center Opened in Mongolia 10 days
Net Domestic Assets Increase by MNT 5.7 Trillion 10 days
Four Japanese Judo Coaches to Work in Mongolia 10 days
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