Highlights
Women's leadership and gender equality discussed between Mongolia and Australia
September 15 of this year marks the 45th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Australia on September 15.  Commemorating the anniversary, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and Embassy of Australia in Ulaanbaatar are holding a series of events. Accordingly, “Women’s Leadership and Gender Equality” roundtable discussion was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 2.
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Mongolia and China Academies of Sciences to develop ecological, energy and research cooperation
On May 2, D.Regdel, Academician and President of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences (MAS) and Bai Chinli, professor and President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) signed a memorandum of cooperation at the Tuushin Hotel in Ulaanbaatar. In the frames of the memorandum, the two sides will collaborate in studies of biotechnology, coal chemistry and technology, environment and desertification, materials science, nuclear physics, paleobiology and pollution in residential areas.
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Road between Tosontsengel and Uliastai to be built with Chinese soft loan
At its yesterday’s meeting, the cabinet approved a draft of revised Government resolution on projects to be implemented with a soft loan of USD500 million, granted from the Government of the People’s Republic of China to the Government of Mongolia.
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Mongolia-China Young Scientists Exchange Program to be implemented
On May 2, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat met with the delegates of Chinese Academy of Sciences led by its President Bai Chunli who are on a visit to Mongolia at the invitation of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences. At the beginning of the meeting, the PM J.Erdenebat expressed his view that this visit plays an important role for the development of bilateral ties between the science academies of Mongolia and China and of two countries. He added "Developing friendly relations and cooperation with the People’s Republic of China is one of the priorities of Mongolian foreign policy. I am quite satisfied with deepening of the comprehensive strategic partnership of Mongolia and China in all spheres”. 
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'Khovd Thermal Power Station' company to be established
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Mongolia's Steppe Road and China's Belt and Road initiatives to be harmonized
Yesterday, in its meeting the cabinet discussed and backed draft memorandum of understanding between Governments of Mongolia and People’s Republic of China (PRC) on coordinating initiatives ‘Steppe road’ and ‘The Belt and Road’. ‘The Belt and Road’ initiative has become interior and foreign policy strategy of PRC since Chinese leader Xi Jinping had proposed it and China appeals countries of the world to join the initiative. The initiative focuses on connectivity and cooperation in policy coordination, infrastructure construction, trade and finance and people to people relations among 65 countries, covering East Asian 11 countries, West Asian 18, South Asian 8, Central Asian 5, Commonwealth of Independent States’ 7, Middle east and east European 16 countries
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Deputy Foreign Minister receives Japanese State Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications
B.Battsetseg, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs received Kenji Harada, member of the House of Representatives and State Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan on May 2, 2017. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg highlighted the extent of high level Strategic Partnership between Mongolia and Japan, increase in visit frequencies and deepened political trust, further noting the importance of taking Strategic Partnership to the next level.
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Erdenet mine shows profit of MNT86.7 billion in first quarter
Erdenet Mining Corporation, one of the largest copper mine has worked with a profit of MNT86.7 billion, paying tax of MNT135.5 billion in the first quarter of this year. Yesterday, May 02, Parliamentary Economic Standing Committee heard of current situation and other issues related to the company. Some factors including copper price in the world market and exchange rates have influenced to work in such profit, said the Company Director Kh.Badamsuren.
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President pays working visit to Erdenet city
President Ts.Elbegdorj arrived in Erdenet city on May 1, Monday to pay a working visit to Orkhon aimag, and held a meeting with locals to discuss the results of his activities during his tenure from 2009 to 2017.
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Democratic Party registers 6 nominees
May 2, the first day of nomination of candidates for the upcoming Presidential Election saw Democratic Party’s nominee registration, and 6 politicians registered themselves to run for the party’s candidacy.
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Parliamentary resolution clause to be reconsidered
The Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) group in parliament reached an agreement that Parliamentary resolution clause on transmission of big projects’ money through Mongolian banks should be reconsidered.  Today, the party group chairman D.Khayankyarvaa made a briefing after the group’s meeting.
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Neil Saker: IMF is cautious about investment environment worsening
The International Monetary Fund Executive Board has postponed making a final decision on its Extended Financial Facility (EFF) in Mongolia. The delay is caused by a parliamentary resolution clause on currency transmission of large-scale projects through Mongolian banks. The Executive Board was expected to make the final decision during their meeting last week. Today, on May 02, IMF Resident Representative Neil Saker gave explanations regarding the issue during a press conference at the State House. He said that the EFF has two main goals, including overcoming economic difficulties and creating policy foundation that ensures economic growth in the long term. Policy measures will be largely implemented on budget. The IMF backs the Government plan to reduce budget deficit, lowering it to 10.5 per cent of GDP this year and to have a positive balance by the beginning of 2020.
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Six children with congenital heart defect to be treated for free in Korea
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German taxidermists restoring Bogd Khan's collection of stuffed bird
Bogd Khan Palace Museum, in collaboration with the National University of Mongolia, National History Museum and Naturmuseum Senckenberg of Germany, has started the restoration of stuffed birds of the Bogd Khan Palace Museum. Also, the identification list of the bird species in the collection will be improved.
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8th Renewable Energy Forum expected to pave way for new strategies
The Eight Renewable Energy Forum is being held on May 5 under the auspices of the Prime Minister. The forum is taking place at Corporate Convention Centre, Ulaanbaatar, attracting 500 participants from home and abroad.
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Mongolian Innovation Week-2017 to be marked
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, Ulaanbaatar Department of Industry and Innovation, Mongolian Foundation for Science and Technology and Mongolian University of Science and Technology will co-organize Mongolian Innovation Week-2017” from May 8 to 14. 
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15.2 million offspring healthy on national level
As of May 1, birth rate of domestic animals stands at 59 percent, reports the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry. Out of 26 million dams counted on the national level, 15.4 million dams have delivered offspring.
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Speaker meets trade union representatives
Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold received the representatives of the Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions upon their request on May 1, Monday.
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Concession agreements of MNT11.1 trillion to be audited
Concession agreements, which totaled MNT11.1 trillion, will be audited, following the recommendation by the International Monetary Fund in connection with the implementation of its Extended Fund Facility program and to define the possibilities of financing them. 
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Stock exchange weekly review (April 24-28)
During the period between April 24 and 28, 2017, MSE conducted 5 trading sessions with a total value of MNT 21,067,600,618.78. The daily average trading valued at MNT 4.2 billion.             
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Asian Development Bank Holds Business Session of the Board of Governors 2 hours
FIDE Candidate Master Mungunzul Bat-Erdene Among the Frontrunners at the Asian Individual Chess Championships 4 hours
Construction of the "Nursing Education and Research Center" Commences 4 hours
Over 7000 Visitors Gather at the Daurian Rhododendron Festival in Erdenebulgan Soum 5 hours
From Coast to the Capital: a Week-Long Journey Through South Korea 5 hours
Princess Maha Chakri Award to Be Conferred to Mongolian Teacher 8 hours
Fiber Network and Data Infrastructure to Be Expanded Across Mongolia’s Gobi Region 9 hours
The 8th Mongolian Children’s Summer Sports Festival to Commence on May 26 11 hours
Bib Number Allotment for the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025" Commences Today 11 hours
Ulaanbaatar City to Cooperate with Domestic Manufacturers on 24 Mega Projects 12 hours
Member of the State Great Khural Bayarmaa Judag Meets Ambassador of the EU to Mongolia Ina Marciulionyte 12 hours
Passenger Information Center of Mongolia Gains Access to IATA Data 12 hours
“The Contemplation of Tsogtu Khung-Taiji” Documentary Film Premieres 13 hours
Celebrate Europe Day at the National Park on May 17 13 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 4 days
President of Mongolia Meets Mongolian Cadets Studying in the Russian Federation 4 days
President of Mongolia Lays Wreaths at the "On the Roads of War" Monument 4 days
Working Group Established to Assess the National Satellite Project of Mongolia 4 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 5 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 6 days
French Development Agency to Open Its Resident Representative Office in Mongolia 6 days
Project to Establish the Tsagaan Burgastai–Ongi Water Complex and Restore the Ulaan Lake Ecosystem Launches 6 days
Mongolia and Türkiye Exchange Views on Potential Cooperation Under the “White Gold” National Movement 6 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases Over One Ton of Precious Metals in April 6 days
Mongol Script Contest Organized in Irkutsk, Russia 7 days
Mongolia Studies Online Voting Possibilities for Overseas Voters 7 days
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