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Winners of Erdem Hackathon-2019 selected
Within the ‘Mongolian Innovation Week-2019’, a contest ‘Erdem Hackathon 2019’ was co-organized last week by the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sciences and Sports and ‘Startup Mongolia’ NGO.
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Biodiversity conservation project to be implemented in 13 soums
A Consultative Meeting of Ensuring Sustainability and Resilience of Green Landscapes in Mongolia Project, which is being co-implemented by United Nations Development Programme, the Ministries of Environment and Tourism and Food, Agriculture and Light Industry with funding of Global Environment Fund, was held in Altai city of Gobi-Altai aimag on May 14.
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Construction of sports facilities for the Children of Asia-2020 Games running at 50 percent
President Kh.Battulga today got acquainted with construction progress of the sports facilities for the Children of Asia-2020 International Sports Games.
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Constructional work of cement plant commences in Khovd aimag
On May 13, a constructional work of ‘Khovd Eco Cement’ cement plant commenced in Buyant soum of Khovd aimag.
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Exhibition of books in Mongolian script opened at UN Headquarters
On May 13, an exhibition featuring books in Mongolian script opened at the Headquarters of the United Nations (UN) in New York
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Mazaalai protection issues discussed
On May 13, an international conference on mazaalai or gobi bear conservation and public participation was held at the National University of Mongolia (NUM) with involvement of international scholars and representatives of NGOs engaged in bear research and conservation. 
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Indian leading companies introducing their products and services
India-Mongolia Oil and Gas Exhibition yesterday opened at Buyant Ukhaa Sport Palace. 
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Project by Mongolian artists highly appraised at Venice Biennale
An exhibition of Mongolian artists titled ‘A Temporality’ featuring different types of artworks and performances is stunning the audiences at the Venice Biennale.
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UN expert warns against setbacks in rule of law and shrinking space for civil society
 Mongolia must ensure that reforms to its legal framework promote rather than restrict the work of human rights defenders, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Michel Forst, said today.
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Wheat and potato need to be fully supplied from domestic market
This year, 478 thousand hectares of areas will be cultivated for crops, including 387 thousand hectares for grains of which 368 thousand hectares for wheat, 32 thousand hectares for fodder plants, 29 thousand hectares for oil plants, 13.8 thousand hectares for potatoes, 8.9 thousand hectares for vegetables and 7.3 thousand hectares for fruits and berries.
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Copyright organizations of four countries convening in Ulaanbaatar
With support of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of South Korea, the Intellectual Property Office of Mongolia (IPOM) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) are jointly organizing the quadripartite meeting of Mongolian, Russian, Chinese, and South Korean copyright organizations under the theme ‘Sub-regional Meeting on Copyright as an enabler for Economic Development and Cultural Prosperity’ in Ulaanbaatar. 
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Refined coal to be distributed in limited amounts
‘Let’s join forces against air and environmental pollution’ forum was held on May 10. Officials including Minister of Environment and Tourism, Governor of Ulaanbaatar city and General Secretary of National Committee on Environmental Pollution Reduction participated in the forum.
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Livestock survival at 96.8 percent
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry has reported that no less than 20 million offspring are expected to be delivered by the 29.7 million dams counted at the start of the year.
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‘Love’ solo exhibition by Anunaran on display
Solo exhibition by artist J.Anunaran titled ‘Love’ opened at the Khan gallery on May 9.
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Cluster of yak and camel wool factory to be developed
The working group of the EU-funded TRAM project for establishment of a cluster of yak and camel wool held its 2nd meeting today, May 10.
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‘Frontier Fintech Summit’ kicks off
‘Frontier Fintech Summit 2019’ first international conference co-organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC) and Mongolian Fintech Association  opened on May 10.
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Yolanda Fernandez Lommen: Current ADB Country Partnership Strategy for Mongolia is the largest allocation of ADB funding since we started operations in the country
We interviewed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Mongolia Yolanda Fernandez Lommen on May 8, following the press tour to Selenge aimag.
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Open Editorial: A better alternative to interest rate caps
The Mongolian Parliament is currently discussing the introduction of interest rate caps on lending rates by financial institutions. An interest rate cap is a ceiling on lending rates with the purported aim of lowering the cost of borrowing and protecting borrowers from predatory lending practices. The appeal of such controls on lending rates is understandable. However, international experience suggests that interest rate caps often do more harm than good.
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Press tour organized for ADB-funded projects in Selenge aimag
The Government of Mongolia in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is implementing numerous projects in Mongolia that would make a significant contribution to the country’s social and economic development. On May 6-7, within a press tour led by Ms. Yolanda Fernandez Lommen, ADB Country Director for Mongolia, our reporting team got acquainted on-site with the implementation progress and outcomes of the ones being carried out in Selenge aimag. 
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Opportunities to put Mongolian films into Hollywood discussed
A discussion took place on putting Mongolian films into Hollywood took place at the State House on May 9. Adjunct Advisor to the President in charge of the film industry, Head of the Mongolian National Film Commission M.Orgil made a statement during the discussion.
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New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 2 days
Development Trends for Next 50 Years and Future Policy Directions Discussed 2 days
Mongolia–Canada Comprehensive Partnership Expands with New Content 2 days
Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated 2 days
Mongolia and Kazakhstan to Expand Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 3 days
Seventh World Mas-Wrestling Championships Commence 3 days
Travel Conditions for Mongolian Citizens Visiting South Korea to Be Reviewed 3 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at International Geography Olympiad 3 days
Foreign Minister Expresses Mongolia’s Commitment to Advancing Beneficial Cooperation with Finland 3 days
Mongolia and Japan to Cooperate on Expanding Green Housing Finance 3 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Governance and Inclusive Representation 3 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 3 days
Mongolia and Russia to Deepen Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 3 days
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The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, July 2025 3 days
P. Baigalmaa: "Undur Gegeen Zanabazar's White Tara is not a Mere Sculpture, but a Living and Breathing Artistic Figure" 3 days
Second-Stage Tender for Ulaanbaatar Metro Project to Be Announced in August 3 days
People’s Artist E. Amartuvshin Ranked World’s Top Opera Baritone 3 days
Research Launched to Determine Habitat Range of Snow Leopard 3 days
Fifth Mongolia-China Expo to Be Held Late August in Hohhot 3 days
Fukushiro Nukaga: “New Chapter Opened in Interparliamentary Cooperation” 3 days
MIAT’s New “Irves” Aircraft Lands in Mongolia After 12,265 km Trip 4 days
Five Aimags Classified as High-Risk for Drought 4 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Türkiye to Expand Historical and Cultural Cooperation 4 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Vietnam 4 days
Over 180 Countries Participate in the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 4 days
Prime Minister Reviews Progress at Kharkhorum Redevelopment Site 5 days
Mongolia Wins Bronze in 8th Asian Junior Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 5 days
39 Mongolian Students to Study in Germany Under “President's Scholar - 2100” Program 5 days
Lun Soum Agroforestry Project Experiments with Korean Vegetable Seedlings 5 days
SOAP II Project Makes Progress in Darkhan-Uul Province 5 days
Greenhouse Propagation Technology for Coniferous Trees Under Testing 5 days
Monument of Late People’s Artist G. Tumendemberel Erected in Ulaangom 5 days
Over 3,900 Mongolian Citizens Working in Japan 5 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Colombia Presents Letter of Credence 5 days
Ulaanbaatar and Beijing to Cooperate on Reducing Traffic Congestion 5 days
First International Jeonju-Murun Flight Operated 5 days
Speaker of Parliament D. Amarbayasgalan to Attend the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 5 days
“A Moment of Opportunity: Supercharging the Clean Energy Age” 5 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at Statue of Marshal Tsedenbal Yumjaa in Uvs Aimag 6 days
Uvs Aimag Awarded Order of Sukhbaatar on 100th Anniversary 6 days
Battushig Batbold on Mongolia’s Olympic Rise and Global Ambitions 6 days
New Choir-Mandalgobi-Arvaikheer Highway to Shorten Cargo Routes by Up to 400 km 6 days
Mongolia–Japan International Business Innovation Forum to Be Held on August 18 6 days
Bus Rapid Transit Project to Accelerate Traffic by 10-20 Percent 6 days
Mongolia’s Pavilion at Osaka-Kansai Expo Draws 2.2 Million Visitors 6 days
President of Mongolia Partially Vetoes Parliamentary Resolution on the Implementation of “Gold-3” National Campaign 6 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze at International Biology Olympiad 7 days
Mongolia to Host Asian Taekwondo Championships 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Uknaa to the Republic of Tajikistan Concludes 7 days
Speaker of Majlisi Namoyandogon of Tajikistan Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 7 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Kyrgyz Republic 10 days
Mongolia and Tajikistan Sign Documents on Relations and Cooperation 10 days
President of Mongolia Holds Official Talks with President of the Republic of Tajikistan 10 days
179 Patents Granted in First Half of 2025 10 days
Mongolia Participates in “Making Asia” International Art Festival 10 days
Mongolian Students Win Five Medals at 55th International Physics Olympiad 10 days
Specialized Housing Finance Bank to Be Established 10 days
President of Mongolia Begins State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 10 days
President of Mongolia Officially Welcomed in the Republic of Tajikistan 10 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic Concludes 10 days
Minister Naranbayar Meets Mongolian Students Studying at Manas University 10 days
Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 11 days
“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek 11 days
Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in the Kyrgyz Republic 11 days
Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 11 days
270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry 12 days
Social Insurance Revenue Rises in First Half of 2025 12 days
B. Erdenedalai: Measures Under Way to Boost Productivity, Balance Workloads, Ensure Social Protection 12 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic 12 days
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