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2025-09-22 00:41:55
Mongolist Anna Tsendina Donates Rare Zanabazar-Era Deity Sculpture
Dr. Anna Tsendina Damdinova, a Mongolist and daughter of the distinguished academician and three-time Laureate of the State Premium of Mongolia, Damdinsuren Tsend, donated a rare sculpture of the deity Lkham Norjunma (also known as Vasudhara, or Golden Tara), attributed to the early works of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar, to the Chinggis Khaan National Museum on September 18, 2025.
3 days
Orkhon Purevdorj Wins Bronze at 2025 World Wrestling Championships
Honored Athlete of Mongolia, World Champion, and Asian Champion Orkhon Purevdorj secured a bronze medal in the women’s 62 kg weight category. 
3 days
Orkhon Aimag Hosts Copper Festival to Boost Tourism and Mining
To promote domestic tourism and highlight its mining industry, Orkhon aimag is hosting the Copper Festival for the third year, taking place from September 18 to 20.
3 days
Consumer Prices in Mongolia Rise 8.8 Percent in August
According to the National Statistics Office, consumer prices for goods and services across Mongolia rose by 8.8 percent in August 2025 compared to the same month last year, and by 1.6 percent compared to the previous month.
4 days
'Origin': A Photographer’s Tribute to Endangered Languages
A solo exhibition titled “Origin” by U.S.-based photographer and contemporary artist Anja Brown, also known by her Mongolian name Oyunsuren Shagdarsuren, has opened at the Norpei Art Gallery, Ulaanbaatar.
4 days
Harvest Progress Update: Increases in Hay and Vegetable Yields, Drop in Potato Production
According to harvest progress data, as of August 2025, a total of 156.5 thousand tons of hay has been harvested nationwide. In addition, 24.5 thousand tons of vegetables, 9.4 thousand tons of potatoes, and 5 thousand tons of hand-prepared fodder have been collected.
4 days
Construction Starts on New Phase of Selbe 20-Minute City Development
The “Selbe 20-Minute City” model project is underway on 2,206 land units covering 158 hectares in Chingeltei and Sukhbaatar districts of Ulaanbaatar. While construction continues on about 4,000 apartments in the first phase, work officially began on September 16, 2025, by five companies selected through the latest tender to build the next phase: about 5,000 apartments across 73 blocks.
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Ancient Tibetan Manuscripts Digitized at the National Library of Mongolia
The National Library of Mongolia, in collaboration with the United States Embassy in Mongolia and the Arizona-based nonprofit organization Asian Legacy Library, has completed the digitization, cataloging, and digital preservation of ancient Tibetan-language manuscripts and woodblock-printed books preserved at the National Library.
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Emergency Weather Alerts to Be Delivered via E-Mongolia Notification System
The National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring, in cooperation with the E-Mongolia Academy, has begun delivering alerts about hazardous and extreme weather events promptly through the E-Mongolia app’s notification system.
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This Week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of September 15–21, 2025.
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Digital Bridge 2025 Tech Forum Set for October 2–4 in Astana
This year, the international tech forum Digital Bridge 2025 will take place in Astana from October 2 to 4, 2025. The theme of the forum, “Generative Nation,” reflects Kazakhstan’s strategic commitment to building a knowledge-based society driven by cutting-edge technologies and artificial intelligence.
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Mongolia’s Largest Mining Event Highlights Investment and Responsible Mining
Mongolia’s largest mining event, “Mining Week & MinePro 2025,” officially opened on September 11, 2025, at the foot of Taij Khairkhan Mountain in Nalaikh District.
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Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development Announces the First Holder of Digital Nomad Residency
Kazakhstan has issued its first 10-year residence permit under the Digital Nomad Residency program. The recipient is Pavel Filatov, Senior Analytics & BI Engineer with international experience, who has chosen Kazakhstan as a place to live and build his professional career.
10 days
General Meeting of Asia Securities Forum Opens in Ulaanbaatar
The 30th Annual General Meeting of the Asia Securities Forum has officially opened in Ulaanbaatar. This prestigious forum, considered the most significant in the securities sector of the Asia-Pacific region, brings together over 100 capital market experts from more than 20 countries. Participants are discussing key issues such as the development trends of capital markets, future cooperation, sustainable financing, digital transformation, regional integration, and investor protection.
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Government Reports Operational Improvements at Erdenes Tavantolgoi Under Special Regime
In the first half of this year, Erdenes Tavantolgoi sold an average of 1.7 million tons of coal per month. After the implementation of the special regime, this figure increased to 2.7 million tons in July and August, representing a 1.6-fold rise compared to the previous average. 
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Drug Enforcement Department to Operate as Independent Unit
Until the necessary legal framework is established, the Cabinet has decided at today’s session to expand the Drug Enforcement Department into an independent unit under the current police structure.
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Procedure for Customs Inspection of Goods and Vehicles Revised
The “General Procedure for Customs Inspection of Goods and Vehicles Crossing the Customs Border” has been revised. 
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Prime Minister Zandanshatar Reviews Harvest Progress in Orkhon and Selenge
Prime Minister of Mongolia, Zandanshatar Gombojav, conducted a working visit to Orkhon and Selenge aimags on September 8, 2025, where the Premier met with local farmers and reviewed the progress of this year’s harvest.
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Foreign Minister Expresses Mongolia’s Commitment to Advancing Beneficial Cooperation with Finland
At the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Finland Elina Valtonen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Battsetseg Batmunkh is paying an official visit to the Republic of Finland from July 30 to August 1, 2025. In the framework of her official visit, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh was received by President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb on July 31.
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Prime Minister Reviews Progress at Kharkhorum Redevelopment Site
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav visited the archaeological excavation site of the ancient capital Kharkhorum and the Great Khaans’ Garden to review the progress of the Kharkhorum city’s redevelopment plan and the development of the garden on July 26, 2025.
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Mongolia Elected to Universal Postal Union’s Postal Operations Council for First Time 2 days
More Than 2,500 Engineers and Specialists Engaged in Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Project 2 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru Visits Uvs Aimag 2 days
Government Approves First Regulation on Public Physical Education 2 days
New Dinosaur Species Study Published in Prestigious Nature Journal 2 days
Mongolist Anna Tsendina Donates Rare Zanabazar-Era Deity Sculpture 3 days
Mongolia to Host UNCCD COP17 With Participation of 10,000 Delegates 3 days
Chair of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment meets Deputy Regional Director of GGGI Asia 3 days
Orkhon Purevdorj Wins Bronze at 2025 World Wrestling Championships 3 days
Mongolian School in Seoul Celebrates 25th Annual Naadam Festival 3 days
‘Mongolian Literary Culture’ Exhibition on Display 3 days
Government of Türkiye Grants 68 Scholarships to Mongolian Students in 2025 3 days
Orkhon Aimag Hosts Copper Festival to Boost Tourism and Mining 3 days
Infrastructure Construction Continues at Hunnu City 3 days
Mongolia-China Media: AI Brings Unprecedented Opportunities, Challenges 3 days
Enkhjin Wins Bronze at World Wrestling Championships 3 days
Baganuur Battery Storage Power Station Supplies 48.7 Million kWh to Central Grid 3 days
Altjin Wins Bronze at World Wrestling Championships 3 days
Women Political Leaders Expand Cooperation 3 days
Former Parliamentary Leaders Meet at Khuraldai Advisory Chamber 4 days
Buuruljuut Power Plant’s Second Unit Set for December 2025 Commissioning 4 days
Wreaths Laid at the Monument to Marshal Tsedenbal Yumjaa 4 days
Consumer Prices in Mongolia Rise 8.8 Percent in August 4 days
Bronze Trophy Named after Yuri Nikulin Awarded to Mongolian Contortionists in Moscow 4 days
'Origin': A Photographer’s Tribute to Endangered Languages 4 days
Inner Mongolian Cultural Days Commence 4 days
Harvest Progress Update: Increases in Hay and Vegetable Yields, Drop in Potato Production 4 days
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Establish Framework for Direct Flights 4 days
Foreign Trade of Mongolia Totals USD 16.6 Billion in First Eight Months of 2025 4 days
Virtual Zone Established to Support Information Technology Production 4 days
Employees of ‘Thermal Power Plant No. 4’ JSC Donate Blood to Save 240 Lives 5 days
Chinese Media Delegation Visits MONTSAME News Agency 5 days
Wetland Restoration Efforts Ongoing at Ganga Lake in Eastern Mongolia 5 days
Priceless Artifacts Once Used by the Queen Consort Exhibited 5 days
Monetary Policy Rate Maintained 5 days
Construction Starts on New Phase of Selbe 20-Minute City Development 5 days
World Ozone Day 2025 Celebrates 40 Years of Global Action 5 days
'The MongolZ' Rises to the Top of the World Rankings 5 days
DeMarcus Cousins to Play Again in the Mongolian League 5 days
UNICEF Fundraising Gala Advances Newborn Screening in Mongolia 5 days
Eleven Irrigation Systems Rehabilitated and Upgraded 6 days
Ancient Tibetan Manuscripts Digitized at the National Library of Mongolia 6 days
Parliament Reviews Audit Report on 2026 Budget Draft 6 days
Shen Minjuan: SCO Summit Held at Widest Scale to Date 6 days
2025 Autumn Session of the State Great Khural Commences with Structural Reforms 6 days
Gobi Bear Tagged with Satellite Tracking Collar 6 days
Tulga Claims Second World Championship Medal with Silver in Men’s Freestyle Wrestling 6 days
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers Win Four Medals at Sumo World Championships 2025 7 days
International Experts Assess Mongolia’s Veterinary Sector Performance 7 days
International Forum Aims to Contribute to Sustainable Economic Growth 7 days
Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science, Established in Mongolia 7 days
Emergency Weather Alerts to Be Delivered via E-Mongolia Notification System 7 days
Mongolia Surpasses 617,000 Tourist Arrivals by Mid-September 2025 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Government’s www.D-GOV.mn Launched 7 days
Digital Bridge 2025 Tech Forum Set for October 2–4 in Astana 9 days
Global Experts Convene in Ulaanbaatar for 'Bone and Muscle Health 2025' 9 days
Mongolian Cadet Judokas Secure Two Bronze Medals at Asian Championships 9 days
Mongolia’s Largest Mining Event Highlights Investment and Responsible Mining 9 days
Asia-Pacific Broadcasters Convene in Mongolia to Safeguard National Heritage Through Media 9 days
World’s Oldest Protected Mountain, Bogd Khan, Honored in State Worship Ceremony 10 days
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development Announces the First Holder of Digital Nomad Residency 10 days
Defense Sector to Enhance Exchange, Cooperation 10 days
Open-Air Sports Complex Commissioned in Tolgoit 10 days
Ulaanbaatar and Japan Strengthen Clean Energy Partnership 10 days
General Meeting of Asia Securities Forum Opens in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Mongolia Reviews Achievements of SCALA Climate Initiative 10 days
Government to Develop Unified ‘E-Business’ Platform for Enterprises 10 days
Minister Battsetseg Meets Naoko Ito to Advance Mongolia-Japan Cultural Ties 10 days
‘Mongolia-Japan Ethics and Discipline’ Calligraphy Exhibition Opens 11 days
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