Highlights
Mongolian volleyball team loses to S.Koreans in close game
The final of a section of the East Asian Volleyball Championships was between the teams of Mongolia and South Korea on Monday. The Mongolian team was defeated by 2:3 in a very close match, and was qualified for the semi-final. Mongolia’s first rival in the semi-final will be Japan. In Section A, South Korea is to play against Macao, which Mongolia clean swept by 3:0 in the first match.
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Student soldiers satisfied with theoretical training
Students partaking in the ongoing ‘Student Soldier’ program expressed their satisfaction at the program’s quality and benefits to Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports J.Batsuuri and Minister of Defense B.Bat-Erdene on May 22, Monday.
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7374 Mongolians to vote for president from abroad
The registration of Mongolians living abroad for the upcoming Presidential election was completed by May 20, reported the General Election Commission (GEC) on May 22, Monday.
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Deputy PM attending 5th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
Mongolian delegation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh is attending the  5th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Cancún, Mexico, from 22 to 26 May. The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, as recognized by the UN General Assembly, is the main forum at the global level for strategic advice, coordination, partnership development and the review of progress in the implementation of international instruments on disaster risk reduction. It was established in 2006 and is now the world's foremost gathering of stakeholders committed to reducing disaster risk and building the resilience of communities and nations. Over 5000 representatives of governments, international organizations and civil society including some prime ministers, member of parliaments, and UN high ranking officials are attending the conference.  
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Salary loan interest lowered for doctors and teachers
Doctors and teachers of state-owned medical institutions, schools and kindergartens now can get salary loan with 18 per cent interest rate and without additional fee, while general salary loan interest amounts to 21-23 per cent. 
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Mongolian delegates offer to host Open Government Partnership Forum at home
Mongolian and Sri Lankan officials have exchanged views on actions being taken in frames of the Open Government Partnership, during the visit of a Mongolian delegation, led by the head of Cabinet Secretariat, Mr J.Munkhbat, to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. On the sidelines of the visit, the Mongolian delegation met with the authorities of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Local Government and Provincial Councils, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Agency of Information and Communication Technology, and representatives of civil societies.
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First heart transplant performed on animal
A surgical team of the First State Central Hospital, led by Academician N.Baasanjav performed the first experimental heart transplant on an animal on May 19. The hospital is implementing a program to introduce high technology of organ and cell transplantation and this kind of experimental surgeries will be carried on further.
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Children’s writer J.Dashdondog nominated for Hans Christian Anderson Award
State Prize Laureate and State Honored Cultural Figure, children’s writer Jamba Dashdondog was included in the 33 nominations of 33 countries for the “Hans Christian Anderson Award” (HCAA), which is dubbed as "Nobel Prize for Children’s Literature”. J.Dashdondog is nominated for this internationally respected award for the second time. From his works, “Gurvan maral” (The three fallow deers), “Ger” (Home), “Yesogchin”, “Khar shuvuunii tsagaan tuukh” (White tale of a black bird) and “Uuduu haysan chuluu” (Karma) are nominated in the HCAA 2018.
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Public officials being trained on sustainable growth and green management
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Project, jointly implemented by the Green Growth Policy Planning Department and Clean Technology, Investment and Production Division of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is conducting series of training themed “Green Organizational Management”. The training will continue until the end of May. The training is being carried out in the margin of implementation of Mongolia’s Green Growth Policy and its action plan.  
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First Cinema Awards, the Oscars of Mongolian cinema hosted
The first Cinema Awards ceremony to award the best works in Mongolian cinema was co-organized by Arts Council of Mongolia and IMAX Cinema on May 19, Friday at the Corporate Hotel & Convention Center.
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Deputy Foreign Minister visits North Korea
At the invitation of Ri Gil Song, Deputy Foreign Minister of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s, Deputy Foreign Minister of Mongolia B.Battsetseg visited the country on May 16-19. During her visit, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg had an audience with Vice Chairman of the 7th Central Committee of the Worker’s Party of Korea, member of the Politburo of the Worker’s Party of Korea and director of the party’s International Relations Department Ri Su-yong and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ri Yong-ho and had an official talks with Deputy Foreign Minister of DPRK, Ri Gil Song.
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Spring sowing 50 percent on national level
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat is working in the agricultural regions of central aimags to look over spring sowing that recently began.
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Citizens keen to increase frequency of car-free day
Today, May 20 is a car-free day in Ulaanbaatar, conveniently coinciding with the annual Ulaanbaatar Marathon, and Ulaanbaatar residents are taking it to the streets to enjoy the free roads despite of a rainy weather.
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Ulaanbaatar Marathon kicks off amid rainy weather
Races of multiple distances kicked off at the 2017 Ulaanbaatar Marathon, the country’s biggest public sporting event, early morning on May 20, Saturday, a rainy and breezy day in the capital city.
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Exhibition on Wrathful Deities of Buddhism opens
On the occasion of the 40th International Museum Day, the Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum displayed an exhibition “Dogshdiin avral” (literal meaning “Salvation of the wrathful ones”), one of the “Arvan Khangal” (literal meaning Ten Dharmapalas) series of exhibitions.
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Mongolia adopts law for youth development
During its plenary session on May 18, Thursday, Parliament made the final reading of and adopted a Law on Youth Development, producing the country’s first law for the younger generation.
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"Future Champion" national puppy show approaching
A competition of 3-6 month-old puppies of Mongolian national breeds of dogs is taking place on Saturday, May 20, in the National Park of Ulaanbaatar. The competition is named “Future Champion”. There was a time when Mongolian “Bankhar” watchdogs had been on the brink of extinction. Now there are more than 40 dog shelters that only specialize by this pure national breed of dogs.
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Director S.Sansar creates short film about circle of time
A Mongolian short film called “I am…”, directed by Sansar Sangidorj, is taking over the American audience. The film has been shot in the USA. It narrates about a circle of time and cycle of human life by a story of a boy riding a bicycle across playground, his neighborhood, then through busy streets and highways, and finally through blizzards as he grows old.
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Tengger Cavalry blows a new wind in the rock scene
Although the name Tengger Cavalry might not ring a bell to those who don’t have rock songs on their playlist, it must be definitely familiar to metal fans that are constantly on the lookout for new and good music.  The New York-based nomadic folk metal band Tengger Cavalry’s music surely has both qualities. The band has blessed the international rock music scene with a new genre and a new sound that is nomadic folk metal.  “International rock music mostly sounds western and not a lot of people are aware of Asian musical influence at all.  Now, people are starting to take an interest in Asian music”, shares Nature G, leader and founder of the group in an online interview with the Mongol Messenger.
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President makes suggestions on amendment of Constitution
President Ts.Elbegdorj reviewed a draft document to collect suggestions for amendment to the Constitution of Mongolia, and added several proposals for consideration.
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Third Shusha Global Media Forum: Azerbaijani President Emphasizes the Importance of Open, Friendly Dialogue on Key Issues 12 hours
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Officially Welcomes President of Mongolia 16 hours
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at the Great Urkun Memorial Monument 16 hours
Mongolia and the Kyrgyz Republic Establish a Comprehensive Partnership 16 hours
President of Mongolia and President of the Kyrgyz Hold Official Talks 17 hours
T. Iderjavkhlan Wins "Serbia Open 2025" Challengers Chess Tournament 21 hours
Young Mongolian Judokas Win 16 Medals at Hong Kong Cadet Asian Cup 2025 21 hours
Mongolian Road Network Reaches 112,000 Kilometers 21 hours
172 Monks Graduated from Educational Reintegration Program 23 hours
Mongolian Team Wins Six Medals at International Mathematical Olympiad 24 hours
Police Major Sh. Arvinbayar Wins Third Place in Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition 24 hours
President of Mongolia Arrives in the Kyrgyz Republic for a State Visit 1 day
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S. Enkhtuvshin: I Built The Car I Envisioned 45 Years Ago 4 days
New Transport and Logistics Route to Be Established 4 days
Today Marks “Police and Internal Troops' Day“ 4 days
Prime Minister Orders to Accelerate Thermal Power Plant Repairs and Renovation 4 days
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Prime Minister of Mongolia Affirms Full Support for Special Olympics Movement 6 days
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 6 days
World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 7 days
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 8 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 8 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 9 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 9 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 10 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 10 days
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 10 days
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 10 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 10 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 10 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 10 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 11 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 11 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 11 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 11 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 11 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 12 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 12 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 12 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 13 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 13 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 13 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 13 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 13 days
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 13 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 13 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 13 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 14 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 14 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 14 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 14 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 14 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 14 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 14 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 14 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 15 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 15 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 15 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 15 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 15 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 15 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 15 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 15 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 15 days
This Week in Mongolia 15 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 16 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 18 days
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