Highlights
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.
2975 days
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.
2975 days
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.
2975 days
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.
2978 days
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.
2978 days
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.
2978 days
‘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.
2978 days
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.
2978 days
Promotion of formula milk to be restricted
Today, May 05, Parliament made its first hearing of bill on Infant food and food products at its plenary meeting. Feeding infants up to 3 years old with mother’s breast milk ensures babies to grow up healthy. However, babies have to be fed with imitation milk when the mother cannot feed her baby. The bill aims to regulate the use of breast-milk substitutes, including infant formula, depending on babies' needs with doctor’s advice, said MP Ts.Tsogzolmaa.
2978 days
MPRP names Chairman N.Enkhbayar as presidential candidate
In connection to the ongoing nomination of presidential candidates, Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party held its conference today, May 4 at its headquarters.
2978 days
Intensive chess course to be held by Chess Grandmaster A.Enkhtuul
Initiated by A.Enkhtuul, Grandmaster (GM) of Chess, 3 months of intensive training course to be held at “Century Chess” club between May 10 and August 10.  
2978 days
Mongolian model walks runway at Vietnam International Fashion Week
Mongolian photo model and Miss B.Gunzaya participated in a Vietnam International Fashion Week on April 25-28 in Ho Chi Minh City. She presented works by French designer Patrick Pem and Mongolian Fashion House “O Couture”. During the fashion week, over 20 collections by more than 20 international and domestic designers, including those from France, Australia, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Israel were presented by top models from South Korea, France, Russia and Vietnam.
2978 days
Mongolian shooter Ch.Narantuya wins double gold in Egypt
Ch.Narantuya, International Master of Sports won two gold medals at the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Women’s International Shooting Championship, which was held between April 05 and 13 in Cairo, Egypt.  The competition was attended by athletes from over 10 countries, including Bahrain, India, Egypt and Mongolia. From Mongolia, Ch.Narantuya and Ts.Munkhzul successfully competed in the tournament. 
2978 days
MNT 23.9 billion invested for mortgage loan funding
By the end of April 2017, Bank of Mongolia invested a total of MNT23.9 billion for financing of mortgage loan program to commercial banks. Mortgage loans were granted to 383 borrowers in Ulaanbaatar and 322 in rural area. According to a renewed regulation of mortgage funding, BoM finances mortgage loans every month with repayments of bond principal and coupon, which are guaranteed by mortgage.
2978 days
Parliament cancelled its decision to pass big projects' sales income through Mongolian banks
The second clause of Parliamentary resolution number 29, which indicated to raise state currency reserve by passing sales income of big projects with foreign investment through accounts of Mongolian banks, was cancelled during yesterday’s (May 4) plenary session of the Parliament. 65.5 per cent or 36 MPs out of the attended 55 backed to cancel the clause. On April 14, parliament approved amendments to the 2017 state budget and other following laws and resolutions, which included resolution number 29. The Budgetary standing committee of Parliament developed a draft resolution to cancel the clause, in a request by Finance Minister, because it has caused difficult condition to implement joint program with the International Monetary Fund.
2978 days
Foreign Minister Ts.Munkh-Orgil meets with Belgium Foreign Minister in Brussels
On May 4, during his visit to the EU, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Ts.Munkh-Orgil met with Didier Reynders, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs of Belgium.  At the meeting, the sides reaffirmed the significance of bilateral relations between Mongolia and Belgium based on common values and mutual interests of democracy and human rights.    Уулзалтаар талууд ардчилал, хүний эрхийн төлөө нийтлэг үнэт зүйлс, хамтын ашиг сонирхолд тулгуурласан Монгол-Бельгийн харилцаа, хамтын ажиллагааны ач холбогдлыг дахин нотлов.
2978 days
Mongolian students present innovative ideas
Mongolian students presented their innovative solutions, experiments and ideas during the exhibition of Mongolian University of Science and Technology held on April 27. From among these brilliant creators of new generation, some remarkable innovations including anti-stroke Smartphone application, alcohol sensor and green house smart system were displayed on the exhibition.
2979 days
Construction of National Burn Center to resume
Construction of the National Burn Center of the National Trauma and Orthopedic Research Centre of Mongolia will resume thanks to the nonrefundable aid USD 8 million by the Government of Kuwait, reports the Ministry of Health. The construction of the treatment center building has been stagnant for 8 years due to financial issues.
2979 days
Mongolians and Croatians start enjoying mutual visa-free regime
Bearers of diplomatic and official passports of Mongolia and Croatia are enjoying 30-day visa-waiver starting May 1. Governments of the two countries signed the agreement on visa-waiver in July 2016.
2979 days
International young leaders' LEAD Summit being held in Ulaanbaatar
Deputy Foreign Minister B.Battsetseg delivered an opening remarks at the “LEAD Summit”, which was commenced on May 03. The event is being held by the collaboration of the U.S. Embassy, International Republican Institute Mongolia, United States Agency for International Development and “World Learning” between May 2 and 5.
2979 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 3 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 3 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 3 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 3 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 3 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 3 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 4 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 4 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 4 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 4 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 4 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 4 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 4 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 4 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 4 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 4 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 4 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 4 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 5 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 5 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 5 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 5 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 5 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 5 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 5 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 5 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 5 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 5 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 5 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 5 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 6 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 6 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 6 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 6 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 6 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 6 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 6 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 7 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 7 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 7 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 7 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 7 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 10 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 10 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 10 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 11 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 11 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 11 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 12 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 12 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 12 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 12 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 13 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 13 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 13 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 14 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 14 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 14 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 14 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 14 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 14 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 14 days
This Week in Mongolia 14 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 15 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 17 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 17 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 17 days
MONTSAME News Agency, C.P.O Box 1514, B.Jigjidjav St-8, Chingeltei dist, Ulaanbaatar-15160, Mongolia, info@montsame.gov.mn
MONTSAME News Agency ©2025