Highlights
Mongolia to strengthen ties with Vietnam
On May 8, Monday, President Ts.Elbegdorj received Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Ms Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh who arrived in Mongolia on May 7 on an official visit.
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Presidential candidates to be announced by May 17
Political parties’ candidates for June 26 Presidential election will be announced nationwide by May 17, reported General Election Commission.
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Prime Minister presents plans for construction, urban and road transport development
During the Parliament’s plenary session on May 5, Prime Minister of Mongolia J.Erdenebat discussed the current issues of construction, urban and road transportation development. According to PM J.Erdenebat, issues regarding the redraft of the policy on construction and construction material industry, development of construction material production and its exports are currently being considered. Also, a funding of the establishment of a whole sale supply network of construction materials in Zamiin-uud free trade zone, “Nalaikh” construction material industry and general plans of Baganuur Industrial Park have been settled and is now preparing the blueprints. With previous programs and investments, cement producing companies have started supplying 100 percent of the domestic needs since the first quarter of 2017 and is ready to export. 
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Japanese culture day to take place on May 20
On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the establishment of Mongolia-Japan Center for Human Resources Development, 'Japanese Culture Day' festival will take place at the Mongolia-Japan Center in Ulaanbaatar on May 20, Saturday.    During the event, ‘How well do you know Japan? quiz, Japanese song competition and Japanese tea ceremony will be organized. Also, calligraphy arts of Japan and furoshiki - traditional Japanese wrapping cloth will be presented. 
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Vietnamese Vice President pays courtesy call on Parliament Speaker
Today, May 8, Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, who is paying an official visit to Mongolia, paid a courtesy call on Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold, talking about bilateral relations and cooperation between Mongolia and Vietnam.  Speaker M.Enkhbold expressed his confidence that the visit would give important influence to strengthen traditional friendly relations and sustain the frequency of political talks. He highlighted the significance of inter-parliament cooperation to the relationship of the countries, expressing his content with widened relations between friendship groups in the parliaments, standing committees and Parliamentary offices of the two countries. 
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Mongolia might export up to 200 tons of goat meat to Vietnam
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ts.Munkh-Orgil made press briefing about the ongoing official visit of the Vice President of Vietnam, Ms Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh on May 8. The latter is accompanied by more than 20 businesspeople. Two countries’ business representatives will explore cooperation opportunities at the business forum to commence tomorrow, noted the FM.
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Prime Minister meets Vietnamese Vice President
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat held official talks with Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Ms Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh who is paying a visit to Mongolia on May 8, Monday.
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“Whole Liver-Mongolia” aims to reduce number of deaths caused by liver diseases
Opening ceremony for the “Whole Liver –Mongolia” National Program took place last Friday at the central square of Ulaanbaatar. The program for improving liver health was approved by the cabinet on April 12.
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OSCE observers to start their mission by end of May
Long-term observers of Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, (ODIHR), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) will come to Mongolia by the end of this month for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 26. They will observe election campaign, electoral process, way of solving complaints and petitions and activities of media organizations during the election.
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Over thousand construction products presented at Barilga Expo 2017
With an aim to promote advanced technologies of construction sector and encourage material producers, an international trade fair “Barilga Expo 2017” took place at Misheel Expo between May 5 and 7.
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Rio bronze medalist E.Sodnompiljee wins gold in World Para Powerlifting World Cup
Mongolian State Honored Athlete E.Sodnompiljee, who is a winner of the bronze medal of the Rio Olympics 2016 claimed a gold medal from the Eger 2017 World Para Powerlifting World Cup. The competition took place in Eger city of Hungary from May 4 to 7.
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National Language and Script Day observed
May 5, Friday saw a ceremony in front of the National Library in connection to National Language and Script Day which was co-observed on May 7, by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports, National Council on Language Policy under the President, Committee on Culture and Arts, National University of Mongolia, Library of Ulaanbaatar, Children’s Library, Junior Center of Creative Arts and Institute of Language and Literature of Mongolian Academy of Sciences.
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Vietnamese Vice President visiting
Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Ms Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh arrived in Ulaanbaatar on May 7, today, to pay an official visit to Mongolia at the invitation of Prime Minister J.Erdenebat.
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Prime Minister sets up council of national brands
The Council on Mongolian National Brands has been established in accordance with a direction of the Prime Minister. The council is chaired by the Prime Minister, Mr J.Erdenebat. Head of the Cabinet Secretariat J.Munkhbat acts as the deputy chairman and some cabinet members, as vacant members of this council. The national brand council convened for its first meeting and approved its rules and action plan for 2017 on May 5.
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DP holds 8th Congress, confirms presidential candidate
On May 6, Saturday, Democratic Party held its 8th Congress to formalize its presidential candidate nomination, and approve 389 members of its National Policy Committee.
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Feasibility study of ‘Coal to Synthetic natural gas’ complex is ready
A feasibility study of ‘Coal to Synthetic natural gas’ project was developed by Wuhuan Engineering company of the People’s Republic of China. Today, May 5, the work was officially handed over to the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry of Mongolia. ‘Coal to Synthetic natural gas’ project is one of subcomponents of Mining Infrastructure Investment Support Project, financed by the World Bank soft loan.
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National Language and Script Day unfolds "Literary Geniuses” exhibition
By the order of the President of Mongolia, National Language and Script Day takes place within the first week of May. This year, the National Language and Script Day is being celebrated under the slogan “National Script: Guarantee of Independence”. Within the framework, a series of exhibitions displaying literary culture and xylography traditions of the Mongolian people, research conferences on Mongolian literature, events promoting the literary works and calligraphies of famous Mongolian scholars of all generations and meetings between authors and readers are taking place.
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Eighth National Renewable Energy Forum commences
The Eight National Renewable Energy Forum is being held today, May 5 at the Corporate Convention Centre, Ulaanbaatar. The annual forum becomes a platform of discussion about the highlights of this year in the renewable energy sector, potential large-scale projects and presenting of results of projects underway, as well as discussing about necessary actions to be taken regarding the energy sector.
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‘Gobi Wolf 2017’ international exercise training concludes
A closing ceremony of the ‘Gobi Wolf’ international exercise was successfully held in Umnugobi aimag, on May 5. The field training was co-organized by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), US Embassy in Ulaanbaatar and U.S. Army Pacific for the sixth time on May 01-05 with an aim to improve the regional readiness in response to natural disaster.
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Mongolian powerlifters collect 17 medals from Asian Powerlifting Championship
Asian Powerlifting Championship 2017 is taking place in West Java, Indonesia from May 1 to 5. As of now, Mongolian athletes have won 17 medals from the championship.
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Asian Development Bank Holds Business Session of the Board of Governors 5 hours
FIDE Candidate Master Mungunzul Bat-Erdene Among the Frontrunners at the Asian Individual Chess Championships 6 hours
Construction of the "Nursing Education and Research Center" Commences 6 hours
Over 7000 Visitors Gather at the Daurian Rhododendron Festival in Erdenebulgan Soum 7 hours
From Coast to the Capital: a Week-Long Journey Through South Korea 8 hours
Princess Maha Chakri Award to Be Conferred to Mongolian Teacher 10 hours
Fiber Network and Data Infrastructure to Be Expanded Across Mongolia’s Gobi Region 11 hours
The 8th Mongolian Children’s Summer Sports Festival to Commence on May 26 14 hours
Bib Number Allotment for the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025" Commences Today 14 hours
Ulaanbaatar City to Cooperate with Domestic Manufacturers on 24 Mega Projects 14 hours
Member of the State Great Khural Bayarmaa Judag Meets Ambassador of the EU to Mongolia Ina Marciulionyte 14 hours
Passenger Information Center of Mongolia Gains Access to IATA Data 15 hours
“The Contemplation of Tsogtu Khung-Taiji” Documentary Film Premieres 15 hours
Celebrate Europe Day at the National Park on May 17 16 hours
President of Mongolia Attends the Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1 day
Ulaanbaatar and Budapest Discuss Collaborating in Introducing Eco-Friendly Wastewater Treatment Methods 1 day
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mongolia will Support the Professional Development and Research Endeavors of Nurses 1 day
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Now Home to Maple Tree Park 1 day
Mongolian Judokas Win Three Medals at the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 1 day
World Bank to Support Standing Committees to Mobilize International Financial Resources Towards Social Sectors 1 day
First Census on Mongolia’s Population during the Early 20th Century Published 1 day
Ulaanbaatar Cultural Days Promote "Go Mongolia" National Brand in Budapest 1 day
Today Marks International Nurses Day 1 day
“Made in Mongolia-2025” Expo to Take Place in Sydney 1 day
Mongolian Team Captures Seven Medals at the XXV Asian Physics Olympiad 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
President of Mongolia Attends the Victory Day Parade 3 days
Principal Dancers of the Bolshoi Theatre to Play Leading Roles in "Giselle" in Mongolia 4 days
Draft Law on Ratification of the Agreement on Cooperation on Pension between Mongolia and Kazakhstan Submitted 4 days
“Climate-Related Disclosure Guideline” for Financial Institutions in Mongolia Released 4 days
“Hidden Art in Archaeological Finds” Exhibition Opens at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts 4 days
Mongolia Exports Goods to 61 Countries in the First Four Months of 2025 4 days
Construction and Major Maintenance in Mongolia Amount to MNT 1.4 Trillion 4 days
Mongolian Mountaineers to Summit Mount Everest 4 days
Direct Flights on the Murun-Cheongju Route to Be Launched 4 days
Mongolian Vegetable Growers to Receive Incentives 4 days
National Emergency Management Agency: No Damage Recorded Due to 4.7-Magnitude Earthquake 5 days
President of Mongolia Meets Mongolian Cadets Studying in the Russian Federation 5 days
President of Mongolia Lays Wreaths at the "On the Roads of War" Monument 5 days
Working Group Established to Assess the National Satellite Project of Mongolia 5 days
ADB and Ulaanbaatar Flour Partner to Support Women Farmers and Wheat Supply Chain 5 days
Heat Loss in School and Kindergarten Buildings to Be Reduced 5 days
Green Park to Be Established in Kharkhorin City Under “Billions of Trees” National Movement 5 days
Ulaanbaatar City to Plant Trees in Eight Locations This Year 5 days
Artificial Intelligence Used to Analyze Health Screening Results 5 days
The State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet to Stage "Lambugain Nulims" Opera for the 39th Year 5 days
Seoul Fashion Road Transforms Deoksugung-gil into a Wondrous Hanbok Runway 5 days
“IELTS” Test Centre Opens in the National University of Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia and Canada to Cooperate on Improving the Capacity of Micro Mining Rescue Operation 5 days
Remote Areas in Gobi Region to Be Connected to Fiber Optic Network 5 days
Presidents of Mongolia and Russia Hold Official Meeting 6 days
Seoul in Bloom: A Season of Wonder at the Seoul Spring Festa 6 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in Moscow to Attend the Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 6 days
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Awarded the “Friendship Medal” 6 days
Hungarian Museum of Ethnography Preserves 700 Photographic Negatives Taken by László Földes in Mongolia 6 days
Public Service Bureaucracy Index of Mongolia Improves 6 days
Children's Participation in Social Networks to Be Regulated by Law 6 days
Year-Round Children’s Camp to Be Established 6 days
Public Oversight and Participation in Uranium Exploration and Mining Project to Be Ensured 6 days
Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai: All Government Policies Should Be Directed Toward the Wellbeing of Children 6 days
The 10th Our Ocean Conference - A Defining Moment in Global Ocean Governance 6 days
Erdenesuvd Batbayar Departs for India to Compete in Miss World 2025 6 days
Mongolian Men’s Freestyle Wrestling Team Attends Joint Training in Dagestan 6 days
United Airlines Launches Direct Flights on Tokyo-Ulaanbaatar Route 7 days
French Development Agency to Open Its Resident Representative Office in Mongolia 7 days
Project to Establish the Tsagaan Burgastai–Ongi Water Complex and Restore the Ulaan Lake Ecosystem Launches 7 days
Mongolia and Türkiye Exchange Views on Potential Cooperation Under the “White Gold” National Movement 7 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases Over One Ton of Precious Metals in April 7 days
Mongol Script Contest Organized in Irkutsk, Russia 7 days
Mongolia Studies Online Voting Possibilities for Overseas Voters 7 days
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