Highlights
Two soums of Dornogobi connected to central power grid
Construction work of 220 KW electric line with length of 160 km from Oyu Tolgoi mine to Tsagaan Suvarga mine is completed and Mandakh and Khatanbulag soums of Dornogobi aimag centers are connected to the centralized power grid.  Prior to this, 120-km long 35 KW electric line from Tsagaan Suvarga to Khatanbulag soum and 22 KW electric line from Tsagaan suvarga to Mandakh soum had been constructed, waiting for this line to complete.
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Negative airtime contents of election campaign increase
The Civil Society Monitoring Network for Fair Elections reported on the increasing negative agenda in television programs towards presidential candidates.
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Guide book to promote Ulaanbaatar as a tourist destination
A new publication will promote Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia as an ideal tourist destination to the international community.
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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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Mongolia to cooperate with Asian Pacific Association for the Study of Liver
On June 19, the Ministry of Health, Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver and Mongolian Association for the Study of Liver Diseases established a memorandum of mutual understanding to cooperate within the framework of activities to carry out the ‘Whole Liver-Mongolia” national program.
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Prime Minister invites investors as positive economic outlook seen for Mongolian economy
The second annual summit of the Business Council of Mongolia is being held on June 19-20. Under the theme “Regional Connectivity in Asia”, the main topics of infrastructure, power, mining, environmental awareness and other potential projects are being discussed. PM J.Erdenebat opened the summit with a speech and said “Foreign trade turnover of Mongolia steadily increased to USD 8.3 billion in 2016, while reached USD 4 billion in the first quarter of this year. Around 80 percent of the total exports consists of mining products. The Government is aiming to create multi-pillared economy by diversifying export products and manufacturing final products from the agricultural raw materials”.
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EU-standard meat factory to be built in Uvs aimag
During his visit to Uvs aimag, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry P.Sergelen attended the groundbreaking ceremony of “Khumen Negdel” LLC’s factory, which will manufacture meat and meat products under European Union standards with Austrian “BERTSCH LASKA” LLC’s equipment, on June 11.
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Senior powerlifter wins gold at World Classic Championships 2017
D.Altankhuyag, challenged in senior’s 83 kg, won a gold medal in his category, after pressed 152.5 kg. He has secured the bronze medal in overall score at the World Classic Powerlifting Championships 2017 being held in Minsk, Belarus. The championships are to end on June 25. Mongolia is being represented by seven athletes from the Mongolian Powerlifting Federation. 
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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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G.Ariunbaatar wins Song Prize Trophy of BBC Cardiff Singer of The World
Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar, winner of the 15th International Tchaikovsky Competition and laureate of the Chinggis Khaan Order of Mongolia, won the Song Prize Trophy together with Scotland’s Catriona Morrison on June 17 at the BCC Cardiff Singer of the World 2017. Having joint winners of the Song Prize is an unusual event for the BBC stage.
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Tokyo Komaki Ballet performs The Firebird in UB
Tokyo Komaki Ballet staged a concert in Ulaanbaatar in frames of celebration of the 45th diplomatic anniversary of Mongolia and Japan. The Japanese dancers were invited by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Ts.Munkh-Orgil.
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Yoga day performances enliven central square
The 3rd International Day of Yoga celebration in Ulaanbaatar gathered dozens of yoga practitioners to the central square for a yoga lesson and performance on June 18, Sunday.
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Mountaineer G.Usukhbayar to climb K2
The second Mongolian mountaineer to attempt conquering K2, the 2nd highest mountain in the world departed for Pakistan last Friday, June 16.
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Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security concludes
The fourth Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security, an international conference took place on June 15 and 16. Foreign Minister Ts.Munkh-Orgil made comment on the result of the conference.
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International SMEs presenting their products in Ulaanbaatar
International trade fair for presenting the goods, services and technologies of small and medium enterprises of Mongolia, China and Russia opened at Misheel Expo center of Ulaanbaatar. The fair is to end on June 18.
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Lowered policy rate to yield results next year
The Bank of Mongolia lowered the policy rate by 2 percent, down to 12 percent yesterday, on May 15. Accordingly, BoM held press conference later that day.
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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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World Bank approves Second Energy Project to energy distribution capacity of Mongolia
In the context of rapidly growing energy demands, a new project will support Mongolia’s efforts to improve the reliability and sustainability of electricity services. The Second Energy Sector Project, approved yesterday by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors, will contribute USD 54.4 million in financing to help the government of Mongolia address key bottlenecks in select electricity distribution companies by upgrading aging assets and expanding distribution capacity. The project will also support the development of solar power.
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Prime Minister receives leaders of commerce chambers of China and Russia
 The 13th General Economic Forum of Mongolia, Russia and China commenced on June 15 at Tuushin Hotel of Ulaanbaatar. On the sidelines, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat received President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation S.N.Katyrin and Vice Chairman of the China Council of the Promotion of International Trade Wang Jinzhen.
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State Secretary of Foreign Ministry meets Japanese delegates
D.Davaasuren, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs received Japanese delegates, who are attending the fourth Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on North Asian Security international conference on June 15. The delegates led by Takizaki Shigeki, Deputy Director-General of the Asian Oceanian Affairs Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 15.
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President of Mongolia Partially Vetoes Parliamentary Resolution on the Implementation of “Gold-3” National Campaign 1 hour
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze at International Biology Olympiad 4 hours
Mongolia to Host Asian Taekwondo Championships 5 hours
This Week in Mongolia 5 hours
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Uknaa to the Republic of Tajikistan Concludes 1 day
Speaker of Majlisi Namoyandogon of Tajikistan Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 1 day
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Kyrgyz Republic 4 days
Mongolia and Tajikistan Sign Documents on Relations and Cooperation 4 days
President of Mongolia Holds Official Talks with President of the Republic of Tajikistan 4 days
179 Patents Granted in First Half of 2025 4 days
Mongolia Participates in “Making Asia” International Art Festival 4 days
Mongolian Students Win Five Medals at 55th International Physics Olympiad 4 days
Specialized Housing Finance Bank to Be Established 4 days
President of Mongolia Begins State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 4 days
President of Mongolia Officially Welcomed in the Republic of Tajikistan 4 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic Concludes 4 days
Minister Naranbayar Meets Mongolian Students Studying at Manas University 4 days
Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 5 days
“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek 5 days
Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in the Kyrgyz Republic 5 days
Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 5 days
270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry 5 days
Social Insurance Revenue Rises in First Half of 2025 5 days
B. Erdenedalai: Measures Under Way to Boost Productivity, Balance Workloads, Ensure Social Protection 5 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic 6 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Speaker of Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic 6 days
Archaeologists Complete Rescue Conservation of Xianbei‑Period Chambered Tomb 6 days
Mongolia Marks Day of Court Decision Enforcement Personnel 6 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Served 2 Million Passengers in 2024 6 days
Emergency Service Officers Save 41 Lives Nationwide 6 days
Mongolian Artists Win Silver Cup at "IDOL" World Circus Art Festival 2025 6 days
Climate and Land Degradation Impacts on Rural Women and Girls Discussed in New York 6 days
Third Shusha Global Media Forum: Azerbaijani President Emphasizes the Importance of Open, Friendly Dialogue on Key Issues 7 days
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Officially Welcomes President of Mongolia 7 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at the Great Urkun Memorial Monument 7 days
Mongolia and the Kyrgyz Republic Establish a Comprehensive Partnership 7 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Kyrgyz Hold Official Talks 7 days
T. Iderjavkhlan Wins "Serbia Open 2025" Challengers Chess Tournament 7 days
Young Mongolian Judokas Win 16 Medals at Hong Kong Cadet Asian Cup 2025 7 days
Mongolian Road Network Reaches 112,000 Kilometers 7 days
172 Monks Graduated from Educational Reintegration Program 7 days
Mongolian Team Wins Six Medals at International Mathematical Olympiad 7 days
Police Major Sh. Arvinbayar Wins Third Place in Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition 7 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in the Kyrgyz Republic for a State Visit 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Pays Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav 10 days
S. Enkhtuvshin: I Built The Car I Envisioned 45 Years Ago 10 days
New Transport and Logistics Route to Be Established 10 days
Today Marks “Police and Internal Troops' Day“ 10 days
Prime Minister Orders to Accelerate Thermal Power Plant Repairs and Renovation 10 days
The 2025 FISU World University Games Begin 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Affirms Full Support for Special Olympics Movement 12 days
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 12 days
World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 13 days
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 14 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 14 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 15 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 15 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 16 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 16 days
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 16 days
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 16 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 16 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 16 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 16 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 17 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 17 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 17 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 17 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 18 days
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