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COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park
The 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP17) will be held from August 17 to 28, 2026, in Mongolia.
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Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI
Mongolian students won two bronze medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held from August 2 to 9, 2025, in Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China.
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Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB
Minister of Family, Labor, and Social Protection Aubakir Telukhan met with Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Mongolia, Shannon Cowlin, and relevant officials on August 8, 2025. 
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Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage
The “Nomads” World Cultural Festival will be held from August 22 to 24, 2025, at the foot of the Taij Khairkhan Mountain in Nalaikh District, Ulaanbaatar city.
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Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned
The ongoing construction work of the advanced water purification plant at the eastern slope of the Songinokhairkhan mountain in the capital city is 99.5 percent complete.
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Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia
Deputy Governor of the Capital City, in charge of the Social Sector, Green Development, and Air and Environmental Pollution, Amartuvshin Amgalanbayar, received a delegation led by the CEO and Managing Director of the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA), James Rockall, on August 7, 2025.
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Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project
Head of the Governor’s Office of the Capital City, Amgalan Dugarjav, received a delegation led by Senior Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist in the East Asia and Pacific regional team of the World Bank, James Tay, on August 7, 2025.
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Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project
The feasibility study and an expert review for the Sludge Processing Plant project have been completed, with the next stages of the project under preparation.
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Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors
The Inaugural Consultative Meeting between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Bhutan was held in Ulaanbaatar on August 7, 2025.
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48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai
The 48th “WorldSkills Competition,” commonly referred to as the Olympics of skills, will be organized from September 22 to 27, 2026, in Shanghai city, the People’s Republic of China.
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Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand
Member of Parliament and Deputy Head of the Mongolia-Bhutan Parliamentary Group, Bayarbaatar Bayarmagnai, along with other Group Members, received representatives of the Bhutan-Mongolia Parliamentary Friendship Group of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Bhutan on August 7, 2025.
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Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences
Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications of Mongolia Batshugar Enkhbayar received the Members of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Bhutan on August 7, 2025.
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Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference
The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) is taking place in Awaza, the Republic of Turkmenistan, from August 5 to 8, 2025.
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Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22
At its regular Cabinet meeting held on August 6, 2025, the Government of Mongolia has resolved to reduce the number of state-owned and state-involved enterprises from 109 to 87.
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Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage
On August 6, 2025, Prime Minister of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav issued directives to safeguard the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and to preserve the country’s historical and cultural heritage.
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Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics
A student in the 12th grade at the “Erkhet Erdem” school, Ch. Irmuun won a bronze medal at the 37th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) 2025, held from July 28 to August 3, 2025, in Sucre, the Plurinational State of Bolivia.
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Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public
The Government of Mongolia instructed Ministries and agencies at the regular Cabinet meeting held on August 6, 2025, to publicly disclose the performance evaluations of civil servants by posting the reports on their respective official websites.
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Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience
Minister of Family, Labor and Social Protection, Aubakir Telunkhan, met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Mongolia, Shen Minjuan, on August 5, 2025, to exchange views on expanding cooperation.
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Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized
Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications Batshugar Enkhbayar held a meeting with representatives of relevant institutions within the framework of the full digitalization of the “Ebarimt” system.
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M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025
The 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 took place in Goa, the Republic of India, from July 21 to 31, 2025, bringing together over 90 para-athletes from 18 countries across four continents.
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Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 9 hours
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 12 hours
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 12 hours
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 12 hours
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 12 hours
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 14 hours
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 15 hours
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 15 hours
This Week in Mongolia 15 hours
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 3 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 4 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 4 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 4 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 4 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 4 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 4 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 4 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 4 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 4 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 4 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 4 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 4 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 4 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 4 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 5 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 5 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 5 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 6 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 6 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 6 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 6 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 6 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 6 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 6 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 7 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 7 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 7 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 7 days
Mongolian Students to Participate in “Seeds for the Future 2025” International Program 7 days
450 Teachers Participate in Mentor Teacher Training 7 days
Dambadarjaa Subcenter Heating Plant to Be Commissioned in 2026 7 days
Darkhan Metallurgical Plant Reports Profit of MNT 36.7 Billion in First Half of 2025 7 days
Mongolia and Finland to Strengthen Cooperation within UN and Other International Organizations 7 days
Tulia Ackson: “IPU Will Support Mongolia’s Efforts to Enhance Gender Equality” 8 days
Khubilai Khaan’s Naval Fleet Exhibit Now on Display at Chinggis Khaan National Museum 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Early 20th-Century Mongolian History and Culture Through the Lens of a French Photographer 8 days
New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 10 days
Development Trends for Next 50 Years and Future Policy Directions Discussed 10 days
Mongolia–Canada Comprehensive Partnership Expands with New Content 10 days
Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated 10 days
Mongolia and Kazakhstan to Expand Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 11 days
Seventh World Mas-Wrestling Championships Commence 11 days
Travel Conditions for Mongolian Citizens Visiting South Korea to Be Reviewed 11 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at International Geography Olympiad 11 days
Foreign Minister Expresses Mongolia’s Commitment to Advancing Beneficial Cooperation with Finland 11 days
Mongolia and Japan to Cooperate on Expanding Green Housing Finance 11 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Governance and Inclusive Representation 11 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 11 days
Mongolia and Russia to Deepen Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 11 days
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The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, July 2025 11 days
P. Baigalmaa: "Undur Gegeen Zanabazar's White Tara is not a Mere Sculpture, but a Living and Breathing Artistic Figure" 11 days
Second-Stage Tender for Ulaanbaatar Metro Project to Be Announced in August 11 days
People’s Artist E. Amartuvshin Ranked World’s Top Opera Baritone 11 days
Research Launched to Determine Habitat Range of Snow Leopard 11 days
Fifth Mongolia-China Expo to Be Held Late August in Hohhot 11 days
Fukushiro Nukaga: “New Chapter Opened in Interparliamentary Cooperation” 11 days
MIAT’s New “Irves” Aircraft Lands in Mongolia After 12,265 km Trip 12 days
Five Aimags Classified as High-Risk for Drought 12 days
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