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21 aimags and 285 soums being connected to internet
Today on 19 June, a launch event of ‘E-soum’ project, which is being implemented by the Government, was held at Shangri La Hotel. The Government has formulated policies and is implementing several programs and projects targeted at the development of information and communications sector. Electronization of soums is being implemented in three stages within the programs and projects. 
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Mongolian wrestlers win 6 medals in Asian Junior Championships
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Mongolian wrestlers, who competed in the Asian Junior Freestyle Wrestling Championships, claimed two gold medals, one silver and three bronze. N. Nasanbuyan in the men’s 50 kg and B.Tsetsegbayar in the women’s 72 category won gold medals, becoming 12th and 13th Asian junior champions from Mongolia.  M.Lhagvagerel became silver medalist in the men’s 120 kg, while bronze medalists were B.Ariunbold (55 kg), M.Tsogtgerel (84 kg) and B.Chimgee (women’s 48 kg).
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First harvest of strawberry expected in South Gobi
The first harvest of strawberry, grown in South Gobi with two cultivars of strawberries of South Korea, is expected before the National Naadam Festival on July 11. Within the Mongolia-South Korea joint project “Green wall”, professors and students of the Mongolian University of Life Sciences (MULS) in collaboration with local community of Umnugobi aimag carried out strawberry plantation on a 1500 square meter field.
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Western shore region of Khuvsgul Lake connected to electricity network
A region on the western shore of the Khuvsgul Lake, one of the top tourist attractions of Mongolia has been connected to the central electricity network. Construction work of 16 KW electricity line and sub-station were completed within 40 days.
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Advance payment for apartment to be provided to Ger district residents
180 thousand families of the capital are to be enabled to buy an apartment, pledging their currently owned land as collateral for the apartment’s advance payment.  Governor of Ulaanbaatar city S.Batbold today, 16 June, announced that an Apartment fund for air pollution reduction in the capital, which finances advance payment for residents’ to buy apartment, has been established.
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Nine forest fires burning over the country
As of 15 June, there are 9 forest fires burning nationwide, namely, two in Yeroo soum of Selenge aimag, one in Umnudelger soum of Khentii aimag, one in Erdene and one in Mungunmorit soum of Tuv aimag, one in Teshig soum of Bulgan aimag and three in Ulaanbaatar. In connection with the forest fire and dryness situation, yesterday, Deputy PM U.Khurelsukh held a meeting with the authorities of the National Emergency Management Agency, Ministry of Environment and Tourism and National Agency for Meteorology and Environment Monitoring (NAMEM).
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Minister Ts.Dashdorj: Income from mining to be devoted for processing industry
The mining sector will be a motivation for processing industry through the devotion of mining income for other sectors, in other words, the economy will be diversified, highlighted Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry Ts.Dashdorj. An open day of geology, mining and heavy industry sector is being held on 14-15 June at the Sukhbaatar Square, activities of the Ministry, its agencies, departments and state-owned companies being reported and requested information is being delivered to the public.
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Major fire breaks out at Gobi Factory
A fire broke out at the main factory of the Mongolia’s largest cashmere product manufacturer “Gobi” JSC, burning down the roof of entire factory complex last night.
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List of equipment and spare parts exempt from tax approved
On May 14, during its Cabinet meeting, the Government approved a list of equipment and spare parts for small and medium enterprises, which are to be exempted from customs tax until 31 December 2018.  The Government action program in 2016-2020 indicates that domestic production would be backed by tax and customs service. Moreover, producers and professional organizations requested to extend the effective period of the previous resolution and add 623 types of equipment to the list. Considering these, the Government passed the new list, which includes 641 types of equipment of 27 sectors. 
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1000 families’ apartments to be built with Chinese aid
1000 families’ apartments will be built in Ulaanbaatar with non-refundable aid from the Chinese Government, in pursuant to the agreement by PM of Mongolia J.Erdenebat and Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Li Keqiang during the PM’s visit to China in May.  Recently, working group delegates headed by Deputy Minister of Construction and Urban Development Sh.Lhamsuren worked in Bugat city (Baotou of Inner Mongolia, Autonomous region of People’s Republic of China).
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World Blood Donor Day marked
Today, 14 June, the Mongolians marked World Blood Donor Day for the 14th times. The National Blood Transfusion and Research Center, Mongolian Red Cross Society, National Emergency Management Agency and Mongolian Donors Union jointly organized an open day at the National Park.
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Mongolian Immigration Agency
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Auction for land licenses announced
The Land Management Department of the capital city announced an open auction for licenses of land possession and use. Land licenses for purposes of establishing house and apartment town, recreation place and tourist spot as well as trade center in 15 sites of Bayangol, Bayanzurkh, Khan-Uul and Songino-Khairhan districts will be on auction.
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State Secretary of Foreign Ministry meets Austrian Ambassador
State Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs D.Davaasuren met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Austria to Mongolia Irene Giner-Reichl in connection with her completion of her diplomatic service. The parties talked about bilateral cooperation, projects to be implemented with soft loan of EUR40 million from Austria within Intergovernmental agreement between Mongolia and Austria on financial cooperation.
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Consumer price index increased nationwide
In May 2017, the national consumer price index across the country increased by 0.5 per cent compared with the previous month, by 4.7per cent compared with the end of previous year and by 3.7per cent compared with the same period of 2016. This change of 3.7 per cent from the same period of the previous year was mainly due to 9.8 per cent increase in prices of transport group (purchase of vehicles increased by 20.8 per cent), 2.1 per cent in food and non-alcoholic beverages group (milk products increased by 13.8 per cent) and 2.7 per cent in prices for clothing, footwear and cloth group. 
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Registered unemployment lowered
At the end of May 2017, Labor and Social Welfare Services Agencies have registered 39.4 thousand job seekers, of which 72.3 per cent unemployed and remaining 27.7 per cent were people employed but looking for a new or extra job. Compared to the same period a year ago, registered unemployment decreased by 15.4 per cent, and by 13.7 per cent compared to a month ago. There are no major differences between registered unemployment by sex, with 51 per cent of women.  
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Altai airport launches new runway
Altai airport under the Civil Aviation Authority in Gobi-Altai aimag, situated in the western part of Mongolia, some 1000 km from Ulaanbaatar, has now new paved runway. The  opening ceremony was held  on 12 June with attendance of Minister of Road and Transport Development D.Ganbat, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority L.Byambasuren, MP Sh.Radnaased, authorities of Gobi-Altai aimag  and other officials. 
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Meal, Ready-to-Eat to be supplied for Mongolian military
“Uuts-1” ready-to-eat packaged meal made from domestic food products is ready for Mongolian military food supply. The nutritious and nourishing meal, which meets international standard and hygienic requirements as well as supports domestic production, has been studied since 2013 to be introduced for military supply and norms of meal were approved by the Defense Minister in 2015. 
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Tsagaan Suvarga Mountain taken under local protection
Tsagaan Suvarga Mountain, located in the territory of Mandakh soum, Dornogobi has been taken into locally protected area (LPA) by classification of natural reserves, with the decision of the Citizens Representative Meeting of Dornogobi aimag.
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Railway wagons assembled in Mongolia
The first ever railway wagons that assembled in Mongolia, were transferred into service on 09 June, with joint efforts by the Ministry of Road and Transport Development, ‘Mongolian Railway” joint venture and private sector. Engineers of the Wagon Repair Department in Zuunkharaa, Selenge aimag noted that the five wagons assembled in Mongolia will serve for 30-32 years, while imported wagons from Russia and China have a useful life of 20-25 years.  
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Commemorative Stamp Honors Legacy of First Spiritual Leader Zanabazar 1 day
Mongolia Celebrates National Pride Day Honoring Chinggis Khaan 3 days
President Awards Order of Chinggis Khaan to Academician Narangerel 3 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: Museum Aims at Contributing to Reshaping Global Perspectives on Chinggis Khaan 3 days
Mongolian Olympic Committee Honors Sporting Excellence 4 days
Schedule Updated for Bus Route to Chinggis Khaan International Airport 4 days
Mongolia, South Korea Advance Bilateral Agenda 4 days
Mongolia and Indonesia Hold First Business Forum 4 days
Mongolia, South Korea Intergovernmental Committee Holds Session 4 days
Foreign Minister Highlights ‘Physical: Asia’ as Boost to Mongolia’s International Image 4 days
MPP Group Backs Uchral for Speaker of Parliament 4 days
Porcelain Exhibition Opens in Honor of Factory’s 70th Anniversary 4 days
Education Infrastructure: 12 Schools, 24 Kindergartens set for 2025 Launch 4 days
MPP Conference Holds First Session, Elects New Leadership 4 days
Mongolia’s Social Development Achievements Highlighted at Doha Summit 4 days
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 5 days
UN Adopts Mongolia’s Resolution on Rural Women 5 days
China Donates Clinical Training Facility to Pediatric Rehabilitation Center 5 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang 5 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin 5 days
Food Revolution Boosts Gazar Shim Capacity Twofold 5 days
Mongolian Team Fights for the Grand Prize in ‘Physical: Asia’ 5 days
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 5 days
Ministry of Environment, UN to Advance Public-Private Partnership 5 days
Wool, Cashmere Industry Export Potential: USD 1 Billion 6 days
First Two Bagh Schools Open at Uyench, Borshoo Borders 6 days
Global Human Security Expert Holds Lecture at National University of Mongolia 6 days
Mongolian Kettlebell Lifters Win 12 Medals at World Championship 6 days
Mongolian Landscape Photography 2025 Winners 6 days
Natsagdorj Literary Prize Winners 6 days
Mongolia to Propose Three Initiatives at COP17 6 days
Waste-to-Energy Plant to Generate 35 MW Annually 6 days
CAMC 2025 Mobilizes Regional Action on Media Viability in Tashkent 6 days
Trade and Development Bank Launches Google Pay for TDB Cards in Mongolia 6 days
Prime Minister, Rio Tinto Copper Chief Hold Talks on Oyu Tolgoi 6 days
Russian PM Mishustin: 'Petroleum Exports to Mongolia Will Increase' 6 days
Mongolia Japan Hospital Introduces Latest Laser Technology 6 days
Zandanshatar Arrives in Moscow for SCO Heads of Government Meeting 6 days
Mongolia Joins Latin America, Caribbean Nuclear Disarmament Conference 7 days
Historic Success at World Powerlifting Championships 7 days
Mongolia’s Foreign Population Exceeds 37,000 7 days
MPP Congress Elects Conference Members 7 days
Social Insurance Fund Income Increases by 15.9 Percent in First Nine Months 7 days
Alpine Skier Ariunbat Qualifies for Winter Olympics for the First Time 7 days
Mongolia Chairs UN 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 7 days
Buddhist Sculptor Batzorig Delivers ‘Stupa’ Lecture 7 days
Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Advances to Ease Congestion in Capital 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor Elected Chairman of MPP 7 days
'The Last Nomads' Debuts in Austria, Showcasing Mongolia’s Living Heritage 9 days
Cashmere Holding Exports to 10 Countries Under 'White Gold' National Movement 10 days
President Khurelsukh and Minister Enkhbayar Visit 'Chig' Brand Factory 10 days
Agreement Reached to Raise Salaries for Doctors and Health Workers 10 days
Mongolian Players Win Two Gold and One Bronze at FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship 10 days
Ambassador of Cuba Presents Copy of Letter of Credence 10 days
Insulated Household Count Grows as 1,391 Ger-Area Families Receive Support 10 days
Auditor General of Mongolia Meets ADB Delegation to Strengthen Audit Collaboration 10 days
UN Adopts 'Role of Cooperatives in Social Development' 10 days
Immigration Agency of Mongolia Launches New Visa Application Platform 10 days
600 Hectares Rehabilitated from Mining Damage in Selenge Aimag 11 days
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 11 days
Government Mandates Loan Repayment by Erdenes Mongol Subsidiaries 11 days
New 640-Student School Building Completed in Capital City 11 days
Program to Prevent Digital Addiction to Be Implemented 11 days
Standard for Pasteurized Camel Milk Adopted 11 days
Prime Minister Appoints MP Gankhuyag Khassuuri as Deputy Prime Minister 11 days
Parliament Approves 2026 Budget 11 days
Deputy Speaker Bat-Erdene to Assume Speaker Duties 11 days
Embassy of China, UNFPA Launch Joint Health and Hygiene Education Projects in Selenge Aimag 11 days
Mongolia to Compete in Five Sports at 25th Deaflympics in Tokyo 12 days
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