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NUM offers Massive Open Online Course
The National University of Mongolia (NUM) has acquired a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platform to give its contributions to improvement of public education, enabling every interested person to study free of charge and help youths to enter universities. On October 25, a presentation of the MOOC was given to students at the NUM.
2823 days
Fire prevention campaign launched
The Emergency Management Department of Ulaanbaatar launched Wednesday a campaign to intensify fire prevention works in the capital city as households started to burn raw coal for heating in ger districts.
2823 days
Government proposes to allocate allowance of MNT 300 thousand to all state servants
The Government has reached to agreement with the International Monetary Fund on allocating single-benefit allowance of MNT 300 thousand to each 192 thousand state servants.
2823 days
National currency rate strengthened slightly
Rate of Mongolian national currency against US dollar has been strengthened slightly. As of today, 1USD equals to MNT2455.42, while it equaled to MNT2455.84 on September 20, weakening by MNT11.42. 
2824 days
Negotiations for additional trilateral agreement launches
Negotiations for the 2017-2018 Additional Trilateral Agreement on Labor and Society started on Tuesday. The Trilateral Labor and Social Agreement was approved by representatives of the Government, the Mongolian Employers’ Federation and the Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions (CMTU) on January 19 of this year. However, CMTU called for the additional agreement, considering that the Government has not fulfilled its duties/ obligations reflected in the agreement, including raising salary and not lowering protection level of citizens. A labor dispute has been raised regarding this issue and employees in education and health sector made several demonstrations demanding to raise their salary. Therefore newly formed Government urgently has started negotiation for making addition to the agreement.
2824 days
Cooperation to broaden in Women’s Business Center project
Deputy Mayor of Ulaanbaatar D.Enkhtor and South Korean delegates from the Office for Government Policy Coordination Prime Minister’s Secretariat and the KOICA have visited the Women’s Business Center (WBC), exchanging views on widening cooperation further in the WBC project.
2824 days
Mayor S.Batbold visits Air Busan
Ulaanbaatar city delegates headed by Mayor S.Batbold have visited the Air Busan company in scope of an official visit to the Republic of Korea. The Air Busan launched direct flight to Ulaanbaatar on June 24, 2016, making it regular twice a week. President of the company Tae Keun Han, First Deputy President Pan Ho Choi welcomed the delegates.
2824 days
Mongolian taekwondo fighters become world champions
Athlete Kh.Enkhtuya has become the first woman world champion in taekwondo among Mongolians, winning gold medal in the London-2017, World Para Taekwondo Championships. Fighter.Bolor-Erdene Ganbat won his third gold medal, opening the 2017 Championships as the current world No.1 in the men’s up to 61 kg K44.
2825 days
October 23 Events
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Following events are expected on October 23.
2825 days
L.Enkh-Amgalan appointed as Parliamentary Deputy Speaker
On October 20, MP L.Enkh-Amgalan was appointed as Parliamentary Deputy Speaker during the plenary session.
2825 days
First meeting of new Government discusses winter preparation
The newly formed Government held  its first meeting in an extended form today, just after new Ministers were handed over their stamps. Besides the cabinet members, the meeting was attended by Deputy Ministers, State Secretaries and chairmen of agencies and they discussed winter preparation progress and necessary measures to be taken in nearest future.  “First of all, our Government will pay attention to improve discipline and responsibility in state service“ underlined PM U.Khurelsukh.
2828 days
President receives Cuban Ambassador
Today, President of Mongolia Kh. Battulga received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba Raul Delgado Concepcion. Ambassador Raul Delgado Concepcion conveyed the greetings of President of the Republic of Cuba Raul Castro and handed the congratulatory letter on being elected the head of state.
2828 days
L.Enkhriilen wins silver in World Judo Championship
A Mongolian judoka L.Enkhriilen won silver medal in World Judo Championship Juniors 2017, continuing in Zagreb, Croatia.
2828 days
Regional transport and logistics cooperation under discussion
An international conference themed ‘Regional Transport and Logistics Cooperation – Development Road’, organized by the Ministry of Road and Transport Development and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, opened on October 19 in Ulaanbaatar.
2829 days
Weather to get colder from October 20
The Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Environment reported that the weather will get colder, having snowfall on October 20 in western part of the country and on October 21 in the central part. 
2830 days
Secretary of Parliament Secretariat meets KOICA evaluation team
Secretary of the Parliament Secretariat in charge of Administration received received the evaluation team representatives of the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), exchanging views on implementation of 'E-parliament' project.
2830 days
NGOs to perform some duties of government agencies
The Citizens Representative Khural (Council of Uvurkhangai aimag has approved a guideline on some duties and works of local government agencies to be performed by non-government organizations (NGO). 
2830 days
Deputy Speaker Ya.Sanjmyatav addresses IPU Assembly
On October 17, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ya.Sanjmyatav, who heads the Parliamentary delegation of Mongolia, delivered a speech at a plenary session of the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly under the theme 'Promoting Cultural Pluralism and Peace Through Inter-Faith and Inter-Ethnic Dialogue'. The Assembly is taking place on October 14-18 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
2830 days
Khan Bank and Golomt Bank selected as dealers of Interbank FX platform
The Bank of Mongolia (BoM) has selected the Khan Bank and the Golomt Bank again as basic dealers of the Interbank Currency Exchange Platform for the fourth quarter of this year.
2831 days
'Orgil' spring sanatorium privatized at MNT15.02 billion
The 'Orgil Rashaan Suvilal' spring sanatorium has been privatized at MTN 15.02 billion in an open auction. The state-owned company's privatization had been cancelled twice in 2015 and 2017 as nobody expressed interest to participate. A citizen of Mongolia D.Ganbat bought the resort this time, raising the initial price by MNT 3 billion competing with the Gurvan Gol Holding LLC.
2831 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Affirms Full Support for Special Olympics Movement 1 day
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 1 day
World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 3 days
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 4 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 4 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 5 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 5 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 5 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 6 days
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 6 days
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 6 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 6 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 6 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 6 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 7 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 7 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 7 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 7 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 7 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 8 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 8 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 8 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 8 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 9 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 9 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 9 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 9 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 9 days
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 9 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 9 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 9 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 10 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 10 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 10 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 10 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 10 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 10 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 10 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 10 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 11 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 11 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 11 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 11 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 11 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 11 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 11 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 11 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 11 days
This Week in Mongolia 11 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 12 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 14 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 14 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 14 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 14 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 14 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 14 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 14 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 14 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 14 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 15 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 15 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 15 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 15 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 15 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 15 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 15 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 15 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 15 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 16 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 16 days
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