Highlights
New traffic rules to come into effect from November
During its regular meeting on August 8, the Cabinet backed the modified traffic rules of Mongolia, which will come into effect from next November. 
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'One day of Mongolian Nomads' event takes place in Umnugobi aimag
An event themed ‘One day of Mongolian Nomads’ took place in Mandakh bagh, Khankhongor soum of Umnugobi aimag on August 5.
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Cabinet approves coordinates of areas eligible for exploration licenses
At its regular meeting on August 8, the Cabinet approved coordinates of areas eligible for exploration licenses.
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Cabinet meeting in brief
The Cabinet meeting, held on August 8, made the following decisions.
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Agricultural sector receives 196 machineries from Russia
The ceremony of Crop Farming Support Fund of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture receiving agricultural machinery and equipment from the Russian Federation, which are being provided under the soft loan agreement between the Development Bank of Mongolia and the Vnesheconombank of Russia.
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Over MNT 700 million to be allotted for recovery from disaster
Due to last month’s heavy rains and strong winds, poles of overhead power lines were broken in Kharkhorin soum of Uvurkhangai aimag, and Undur-Ulaan, Khotont and Khashaat soums of Arkhangai aimag.
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Coach Kh.Odbayar completes international coaching course
A manager of Mongolian Table Tenis Association, Coach Kh.Odbayar completed an international coaching course run by the Sports Science Faculty of Leipzig University of the Federal Republic of Germany. 
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Preparations of trading ETT’s shares discussed
At its regular meeting on August 8, the Cabinet designated the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry and the Government Agency for Policy Coordination on State Property as authorized body for the state ownership in ‘Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC’.
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IMF Staff team: Growth is reviving although significant vulnerabilities remain
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Mr. Geoff Gottlieb visited Ulaanbaatar from July 25 to August 6, 2018 to conduct discussions on the fifth review of the three-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement approved on May 24, 2017, in an amount equivalent to SDR314.5054 million, or about US$434.3 million.
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Construction work of Tavantolgoi-Gashuunsukhait railway to be intensified
The Cabinet made its regular meeting on August 8. During the meeting, the Cabinet made a decision to establish ‘Tavan Tolgoi Railway’ company with state-ownership of not less than 51 percent.
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German citizen Udo Haase bestowed with Khangarid Order
Deputy Governor of Ulaanbaatar city J.Batbayasgalan bestowed the “Khangarid” order upon Dr. Udo Haase, Mayor of Schönefeld municipality of the Federal Republic of Germany.  
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Minister Ts.Tsogzolmaa congratulates K2 summiteer B.Gangaamaa
Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports Ts.Tsogzolmaa received State Honored Athlete B.Gangaamaa who conquered summit of K2 Mountain and congratulated to her.
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Mongolbank Governor meets World Bank Country Director
On August 7, Governor of the Bank of Mongolia N.Bayartsaikhan met  representatives headed by Mr. Bert Hofman, World Bank's Country Director for China, Mongolia and Korea in the East Asia and Pacific Region, based in Beijing.
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Korean Book Section opens in Ulaanbaatar city Public Library
The Cultural and Arts Department of the capital city and the administration of South Korea’s Namyangju city opened a section of Korean Books in Ulaanbaatar city Public Library on August 4. 
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Cooperation in steel production discussed with Sinosteel Corporation
The representatives of Sinosteel Corporation, one of the world’s major steel producers, visited the Erdenes Mongol LLC and get acquainted with its operations.
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Young soccer players won two silver medals in 'Future Cup'
‘Future Cup’ International Summer Camp of Teenagers' Football is running in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
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Deputy Minister of Justice and Home Affairs participates in Ministerial Conference
Deputy Minister of Justice and Home Affairs B.Enkhbayar is participating in the Seventh Ministerial Conference of the Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons and Related Transnational Crime.
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National fencing team heading to Asian Games
The national team of fencers are heading the 18th Asian Games to be held on August 18 in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia.
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Energy Minister Ts.Davaasuren working in Gobi-Altai aimag
A working group led by Minister of Energy Ts.Davaasuren is working in Gobi-Altai aimag on August 7-9 to get acquainted with current condition of energy sector of the aimag.
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August 8 events
Following events are expected on August 8:
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PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos 1 day
Maral-Erdene Claims Fourth Victory at the Tour of Mongolia 2025 1 day
Tourism Sector Between Mongolia and South Korea Highlighted for Rapid Growth 1 day
Mongolia-Singapore Cooperation to Advance 1 day
FIBA U16 Asia Cup to Be Held in Mongolia 1 day
FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 1 day
US Funding Continues for “Child Protection from Human Trafficking” Project 1 day
E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 3 days
Mining Week 2025 to Be Held in September 3 days
Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 3 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 3 days
The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway 3 days
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 3 days
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 4 days
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 4 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 4 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 4 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 4 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 4 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 4 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 4 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved 4 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 5 days
FEALAC and Mongolia 5 days
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 5 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 5 days
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 5 days
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 5 days
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 5 days
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 5 days
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 5 days
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 5 days
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 6 days
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 6 days
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 6 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 6 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 9 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 9 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 9 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 9 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 9 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 9 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 9 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 9 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 9 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 9 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 10 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 10 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 10 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 10 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 10 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 11 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 11 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 11 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 11 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 11 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 11 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 11 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 11 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 11 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 11 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 12 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 12 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 12 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 12 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 12 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 12 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 13 days
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