Highlights
Off-road racing to run for Gobi Bear conservation
‘Mazaalai trophy 2017’ off-road racing, aimed to attract public attention to conservation of Mazaalai or Gobi Bear, will be held for the second time on 3-4 June at the Moringiin Davaa, suburb of Ulaanbaatar city.
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Preparation works to start some major projects completed
Within the implementation of the Government action plan in 2016-2020, preparation works for starting projects of Tavantolgoi, Gatsuurt and Bagakhangai power plant have completed, said Finance Minister B.Choijilsuren. Today, Budgetary standing committee of Parliament held the first hearing of Parliamentary resolution draft on adaptation of Basic guidelines of social and economic development of Mongolia in 2018. The Finance Minister and other officials answered questions of parliament members during the discussion. 
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Speaker M.Enkhbold congratulates Hakuho for 38th win
Speaker of Mongolian Parliament M.Enkhbold received today, May 30, the 69th Yokozuna (Grand Champion) of Japanese professional sumo M.Davaajargal and congratulated him on the 38th win in a bimonthly competition of the highest division of sumo. Mr Enkhbold then wished him many more years of success on the round ring of professional sumo.
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Border checkpoints to increase capacity by next year
During the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget’s meeting on May 30, a discussion was held on the Parliament’s draft resolution of the “Basic Guidelines for 2018 socio-economic development”.  
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Health Minister meets IOM Regional Director
On May 29, A.Tsogtsetseg, Health Minister of Mongolia received Maria Nenette Motus, Regional Director of International Organization for Migration (IOM) for Asia and the Pacific.   At the meeting, Maria Nenette Motus introduced that the IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.
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MFA Open Day brings a multi-cultural atmosphere to central square
“Having established diplomatic relations with 186 countries around the world and joined 58 international organizations, Mongolia has become a respected member of the international community”, remarked Minister of Foreign Affairs Ts.Munkh-Orgil as he gave a speech at the Open Day of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, May 30.
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Russian Minister of Internal Affairs to visit Mongolia
Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, General of the Police V.A.Kolokoltsev is to pay an official visit to Mongolia at the invitation of Minister of Justice and Home Affairs of Mongolia S.Byambatsogt. 
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Sand Festival 2017 to take place in Gobi-Altai aimag in July
Sand Festival-2017 cultural event will take place on July 24-25 at the Ereen Lake tourist camp in Gobi-Altai aimag, Mongolia. During the festival, various cultural events, an exhibition of 'Made in Mongolia' products products for tourists, and sport competitions, sand volleyball, relay race to mountain top, sandboarding, sand sumo wrestling, polo match, anklebone shooting, children’s wrestling, and colt racing will be held. 
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10 thousand children to be gifted free milk on Children’s Day
As the UN Food and Agriculture Organization marks the 17th World Milk Day on June 1, Mongolia is to celebrate the day for the second time under the slogan ‘Let’s bless the future with milk’ this Thursday, Children’s Day.
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Speaker M.Enkhbold meets delegates from Thailand
On May 29, Monday, Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold received delegates of Thailand led by Kosol Petchsuwan, President of Mongolia-Thailand Parliamentary Friendship Group and Member of National Legislative Assembly of Thailand.
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Prime Minister presents government's actions in light industry
During the Parliament’s plenary session held on May 26, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat presented the Government’s activities towards developing light industry.  According to PM J.Erdenebat, the economic growth has shown increases in the first quarter of 2017. The major products in the sector, namely cashmere, wool, leather, textiles, wood and carpentry products constitute 60 percent of the total output of the industry. As of 2016, around 2 thousand factories were operating in this field, providing workplace for 48.8 thousand people.  
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Final stage of project on mother and child’s health launched
"Innovation in maternal and newborn health services, Mongolia: from pilot to Institutionalization”, the exit phase of the Telemedicine project was launched today, May 29. The project has been under realization since 2007 with support of UN Population Fund and the Government of Luxembourg.
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National currency rate strengthened amid foreign exchange reserves increase
Mongolian national currency rate against US dollar has been tightened in the last several days. According to the Bank of Mongolia, today, May 29, buy rate of one USD equals to MNT2395, and sell rate equals to MNT2406.50 on the interbank foreign exchange platform.  A few days ago, for example on May 25, buy rate was MNT2405 and sell rate was MNT2411.
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Arslan Rinchin awarded Sasakawa Health Prize
Scientist from Mongolia Arslan Rinchin has been awarded the Sasakawa Health Prize according to a decision of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO). Mongolian Minister of Health A.Tsogtsetseg accepted the award, on behalf of R.Arslan, during the 70th World Health Assembly.
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First ever project to target financial consumer protection underway
The Asian Development Bank established a memorandum of understanding with Bank of Mongolia on realizing financial consumer protection sub-component of Supporting Financial sector development and stability of Mongolia project. Within the project, a study on financial consumer protection was carried-out and a recommendation was released. 
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Program for Herders’ pre-school children wraps up
Save the Children Mongolia and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports have successfully implemented a project that helps herders’ children make a good start to their education. The project demonstrated significant results for 8,500 herder children, their parents, teachers, community and rural areas.
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Mongolian judo team follows Japan and S.Korea by medal count
Members of Mongolian national team of judo has won one gold, three silver and five bronze medals at the Asian Judo Championships 2017, commenced on May 26 in Hong Kong. 18 judokas represented Mongolia at the championships, which attracted a total of 244 wrestlers from 29 countries.
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June events worth catching
With tourist arrivals peaking, Mongolian summer is commonly agreed by many as the most pleasant season in the country. As the first month of summer approaches, we are presenting major events to take place in June.
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Deputy PM U.Khurelsukh becomes Asian Champion for disaster risk reduction
The Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, H.E. U. Khurelsukh was recognized as an Asian Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction on May 26 at the Global Platform in Mexico. H.E. U. Khurelsukh received the award from United Nations Secretary General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction Mr Robert Glasser for his consistent passion, commitment and achievement on the issue.
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Uvurkhangai aimag to establish meat factory jointly with Chinese and US companies
Uvurkhangai aimag is going to establish a meat processing factory jointly with Hai Chuan Group of Guizhou province, China and Jarves Mongolia Company of USA. During Prime Minister J.Erdnebat's visit to China, Governor of Uvurkhangai aimag G.Ganbold signed a memorandum with the parties on establishing the factory and supplying its product to international markets. Governor G.Ganbold was interviewed on the matter.
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Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 42 minutes
“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek 1 hour
Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in Kyrgyz Republic 3 hours
Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 4 hours
270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry 4 hours
Social Insurance Revenue Rises in First Half of 2025 4 hours
B. Erdenedalai: Measures Under Way to Boost Productivity, Balance Workloads, Ensure Social Protection 5 hours
President of Mongolia Meets with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic 22 hours
President of Mongolia Meets with Speaker of Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic 22 hours
Archaeologists Complete Rescue Conservation of Xianbei‑Period Chambered Tomb 1 day
Mongolia Marks Day of Court Decision Enforcement Personnel 1 day
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Served 2 Million Passengers in 2024 1 day
Emergency Service Officers Save 41 Lives Nationwide 1 day
Mongolian Artists Win Silver Cup at "IDOL" World Circus Art Festival 2025 1 day
Climate and Land Degradation Impacts on Rural Women and Girls Discussed in New York 1 day
Third Shusha Global Media Forum: Azerbaijani President Emphasizes the Importance of Open, Friendly Dialogue on Key Issues 1 day
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Officially Welcomes President of Mongolia 1 day
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at the Great Urkun Memorial Monument 1 day
Mongolia and the Kyrgyz Republic Establish a Comprehensive Partnership 1 day
President of Mongolia and President of the Kyrgyz Hold Official Talks 1 day
T. Iderjavkhlan Wins "Serbia Open 2025" Challengers Chess Tournament 2 days
Young Mongolian Judokas Win 16 Medals at Hong Kong Cadet Asian Cup 2025 2 days
Mongolian Road Network Reaches 112,000 Kilometers 2 days
172 Monks Graduated from Educational Reintegration Program 2 days
Mongolian Team Wins Six Medals at International Mathematical Olympiad 2 days
Police Major Sh. Arvinbayar Wins Third Place in Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition 2 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in the Kyrgyz Republic for a State Visit 2 days
This Week in Mongolia 2 days
Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Pays Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav 5 days
S. Enkhtuvshin: I Built The Car I Envisioned 45 Years Ago 5 days
New Transport and Logistics Route to Be Established 5 days
Today Marks “Police and Internal Troops' Day“ 5 days
Prime Minister Orders to Accelerate Thermal Power Plant Repairs and Renovation 5 days
The 2025 FISU World University Games Begin 5 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Affirms Full Support for Special Olympics Movement 7 days
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 7 days
World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 8 days
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 9 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 9 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 10 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 10 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 11 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 11 days
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 11 days
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 11 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 11 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 11 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 11 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 12 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 12 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 12 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 12 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 13 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 13 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 13 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 13 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 14 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 14 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 14 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 14 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 14 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 14 days
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 14 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 14 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 14 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 15 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 15 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 15 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 15 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 15 days
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