Highlights
Trade Unions protest against changes in tax and retirement age
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Mongolian Trade Union has organized a protest at Sukhbaatar square opposing the Cabinet’s decision to raise individual income tax and postpone the pension age to 65.
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The 2018 National Freestyle Wrestling Championship kicks off
The 2018 National Freestyle Wrestling Championship kicked off on January 12 at ‘Khangarid’ Sports Palace of Orkhon aimag.
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Polar Star Order awarded to Korean citizen Ko Beon Sok
In accordance with a decree of President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga, Citizen of the Republic of Korea Ko Beon Sok awarded Polar Star Order, State Honored Prize of Mongolia.
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Advanced weather information system presented
On January 12, Mercy Corps Mongolia Country Director Ramesh Singh handed over the Advanced Weather Information System (AWI) to Major-General T.Badral, Chief of the NEMA.
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Imports of air purifier and energy-efficient heater exempted from taxes
The Parliament made a final discussion of the Bill to amend the Law on Air and other related bills and passed them at its January 12 plenary meeting.  
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Victims of political repression to be compensated until 2020
At its January 12 plenary meeting, the Parliament made a final discussion and adopted a Bill to amend the Law on Rehabilitation and Granting of Compensation to Victims of Political Repression.  
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Extension work of Biocombinat to commence in June
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry B.Batzorig met Ambassador of Hungary to Mongolia Mihaly Galosfai on January 11.
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Mongolian skiers participated in international competition in Pyeongchang
Mongolian skiers successfully participated in an international competition which was held on the trace of Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic in Korea.
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Bayan Mongol Jazz Orchestra to perform film scores
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Bayan Mongol Jazz Orchestra of the State Philharmonic will stage a concert named Movie Swing on January 19.
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Quality of banks' assets deemed safe
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Discussions on revising Law on banks are taking place at today’s Parliament meeting. MPs clarified certain matters from Bank of Mongolia’s management.
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World Bank project to support employment in Mongolia
Head of the Standing committee on Social Policy, Education, Culture and Sciences Yo.Baatarbileg met Philip O’Keefe, lead economist in the Social Protection and Labor Global Practice at the World Bank, working in East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region on January 11.
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Mongolians consume 2.5 times higher salt
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry (MFALI) is organizing a two-year action titled ‘Let’s support productions of low salt products’ with a purpose to reduce salt consumption amongst population.
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Mongolia exports 33.320.3 thousand tons of coal in 2017
A monthly press conference ‘Transparent and responsible mining’ was organized by Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry on January 11.
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President hosts a meeting with diplomatic corps
President Kh.Battulga host a meeting with ambassadors, diplomats and permanent representatives of international organizations in Ulaanbaatar on January 11 at State House.
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Mongolia to host five international sports competition in 2018
Mongolia has been selected to host five international competitions involving Jiu Jitsu, chess, freestyle wrestling, boxing and archery in 2018.
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Ambassador invites Mining Minister to visit Kazakhstan
On January 10, Mining and Heavy Industry Minister D.Sumiyabazar met Ambassador of Kazakhstan K.Koblandin.
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Cabinet meeting in brief
The Cabinet made following decisions at its regular meeting on January 10.
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Some state-owned enterprises to be shut down
The Cabinet resolved to shut down and reorganize some state-owned enterprises in order to improve their management and reduce unnecessary budget expenditure on January 10.
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Procedure on contracted military service approved
In accordance with adoption of the Law on Military Service, there was a necessity to formulate and adopt a procedure on contracted military service. 
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Erdenet Corporation declared as public company
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Erdenet Mining Corporation is becoming a public company, as declared by the Government. 
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Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 1 hour
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 3 hours
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 5 hours
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 6 hours
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 6 hours
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 7 hours
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 7 hours
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 7 hours
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 8 hours
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 8 hours
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 1 day
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 1 day
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 1 day
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 1 day
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 1 day
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 1 day
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 2 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 2 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 2 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 2 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 2 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 2 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 2 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 2 days
This Week in Mongolia 2 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 5 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 5 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 5 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 5 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 5 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 5 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 5 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 5 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 6 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 6 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 6 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 6 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 6 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 6 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 6 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 7 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 7 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 7 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 7 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 7 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 7 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 8 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 8 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 8 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 8 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 8 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 8 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 8 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 8 days
Mongolian Students to Participate in “Seeds for the Future 2025” International Program 8 days
450 Teachers Participate in Mentor Teacher Training 9 days
Dambadarjaa Subcenter Heating Plant to Be Commissioned in 2026 9 days
Darkhan Metallurgical Plant Reports Profit of MNT 36.7 Billion in First Half of 2025 9 days
Mongolia and Finland to Strengthen Cooperation within UN and Other International Organizations 9 days
Tulia Ackson: “IPU Will Support Mongolia’s Efforts to Enhance Gender Equality” 9 days
Khubilai Khaan’s Naval Fleet Exhibit Now on Display at Chinggis Khaan National Museum 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
Early 20th-Century Mongolian History and Culture Through the Lens of a French Photographer 9 days
New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 12 days
Development Trends for Next 50 Years and Future Policy Directions Discussed 12 days
Mongolia–Canada Comprehensive Partnership Expands with New Content 12 days
Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated 12 days
Mongolia and Kazakhstan to Expand Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 12 days
Seventh World Mas-Wrestling Championships Commence 12 days
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