Highlights
Madam Butterfly opera to be staged
Artists of the Mongolian State Opera and Dance Theatre will perform "Cio-Cio San” /Madama Butterfly/ a three-act opera play by Giacomo Puccini on April 22.  B.Enkhnaran, a soloist of the theatre will play the role of Cio Cio San, a beautiful and intelligent young girl. 
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Gobi Great Six campaign reports on half-year activity
“Gobi Great Six” half-year meeting took place in Ulaanbaatar on April 18 to discuss works carried-out, ongoing measures and actions to be performed within the framework of protection of the endangered Gobi Great six species, wild Bactrian Camel, Gobi Bear, Takhi or Wild Horse, Khulan or Wild Ass and Saiga Antelope. The species are symbols of well-being and health of the Gobi ecosystems.
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Parliament Speaker receives delegates of "Sufficiency" program
On April 20, Parliament Speaker of Mongolia M.Enkhbold received Director, Access Operation & Emerging Markets Southeast Asia at Gilead Sciences Inc. Ben Kamarck and LF Asia LLC’s Vice President Peter Yeung, Senior Vice Presidents Samson Tsoi and Danny Ching.   Gilead Sciences Inc. is implementing “Sufficiency” program which is providing “Harvoni” hepatitis C virus drug at affordable price and free of charge treatments for the 45-60 years old people infected with hepatitis C in Arkhangai aimag by the initiatives of MP Yo.Baatarbileg.
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U.Bolortuya becomes best goalkeeper of East Asia Girls Tournament
A goalkeeper of Mongolian national girls’ soccer team U.Bolortuya has won the best goalkeeper prize of EAFF U-15 Girls tournament 2017. An international competition for girls, under-15 age category has been organized for the first time in the East Asian Football Federation on April 16-21 in Shanghai, China and it was also the first official competition for Mongolian girls’ team. Ten teams of East Asia participated in the tournament and the Mongolian team played three games, collecting four scores. Mongolian women referees E.Khuslenzaya and Ts.Oyundari worked in the tournament
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Vehicle emissions to be identified using remote sensing device
The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has started measuring emissions of vehicles to identify their toxic contents. Some surveys show that 10 per cent of air pollution in Ulaanbaatar is caused by vehicle emissions. Therefore, the Minister of Road and Transportation Development issued an order to establish a working group in charge of studying air pollution, making conclusions and developing proposals on solving the problem. With a request by the working group and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the JICA team started the survey, experimentally placing Remote Sensing Device (RSD) nearby to the Bayanzurkh checkpoint on April 17.
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Mongolians prefer organic in food products
A variety of natural products produced by 'environmental protection cooperatives' form all parts of  the country were on display during "Eco friendly production 2017" exhibition held at the central square on April 20.  The yesterday's event showed that the Mongolian people have become highly appreciative of pure natural products and prefer to use products with titles healthy and organic in their daily life. 
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Landlocked countries’ Int’l think tank aspires to push forward trade liberalization
The International Think Tank for Landlocked Development Countries (ITT for LLDCs) and the University of Sydney jointly organized a conference themed “Exploring Connectivity in Landlocked Developing Countries” on April 20 at the UN House in Ulaanbaatar. The participants ran discussions under three spheres of connectivity: International trade; Information and communication technology; and Transport.  
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Two medals added from Jiu Jitsu World Championship
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ “Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship” the largest professional Jiu Jitsu championship, in accordance to the “Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival 2017”, is taking place between April 18 and 22. Presently, Mongolian athletes have brought home 2 medals from the female category.
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Election sub-commissions established in 32 countries
The General Election Commission in charge of organizing voting of the Presidential Election 2017 in foreign countries where Mongolian diplomatic missions are located, providing general guidelines and overseeing held a meeting on April 19.
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Dornod aimag to be involved in MERIT project
Funded by the Canadian Government, ‘Mongolia Enhancing Resource Management through Institutional Transformation’ (MERIT) project is being implemented in Mongolia. Dornod aimag is to be involved in the project and a cooperation agreement was signed by Governor of Dornod aimag M.Badamsuren, Director of the project Sandy Fir and other officials on April 19.
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Int’l “Technology & Investment in Mongolia” conference taking place
“Technology and Investment in Mongolia 2017” international exhibition and conference is commencing today, April 20, with a sub-conference on mining sector. Since 1990, over 13 thousand entities from 112 countries have made investment of about USD 16 billion to Mongolia, highlighted Mr B.Lkhagvajav, President of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Project of 1000 temporary housing units to commence soon
On April 19, G.Munhkbayar, Minister of Construction and Urban Development met with Cao Zhiang, Secretary of Economy and Commerce of the Asia Division of the Department of Foreign Assistance of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China. During the meeting, the Mongolian Minister touched on a subject to launch a project to build 1000 temporary housing units with non-refundable aid from the Chinese Government. 
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Agreement for China's USD 1 billion soft loan to be amended
The Cabinet agreed to discuss the amendments to the general agreement of up to USD 1 billion soft loan between the Government of Mongolia and Export-Import Bank of the People's Republic of China with corresponding Parliamentary standing committees. 
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MNT35 billion spent for free trade zones from state budget
A total of MNT35 billion has been spent for three free economic zones of Altanbulag, Zamyn-Uud and Tsagaannuur since their establishment, said Deputy Prime Minister U. Khurelsukh. Yesterday, April 19, the Deputy PM made a report on the activities of the free zones and future perspective at the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics. 77 per cent of the funding has been invested for infrastructure development of the Altanbulag free zone, which is running regular activities.
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Government and ADB agree to implement program to stabilize banking sector
The actual risk of irregularity in financial intermediary functions of banks is very high for some Mongolian banks due to the great amount of non-performing loans. In this regard, the government has agreed with the Asian Development Bank on implementing a Program on Restoration of Banking and Strengthening Financial Stability in order to compensate the financial deficit in banks to fulfill gaps of payment.
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Kyodo News interviews Mayor S.Batbold
On the sidelines of his official visit to Japan, Ulaanbaatar Mayor S.Batbold gave an interview to Japanese news agency Kyodo News, and discussed the current relationship of the two countries’ capital cities and future directions on April 19, Wednesday.
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ADB loan agreement backed
Yesterday, the Cabinet discussed and backed loan agreements between the Government of Mongolia and the Asian Development Bank to jointly implement “Social welfare support program-2” and “Restoring Bank sector and strengthening financial stability program”. Then the Cabinet decided to submit the agreements to relevant parliamentary standing committees for their consent.
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Salary loan interest rate to be lowered
During the yesterday’s cabinet meeting, Minister of Labor and Social Protection N.Nomtoibayar introduced about works being done to lower interest rate of salary loan of teachers, doctors and physicians of state owned schools and kindergartens and to invalidate fees.
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Mayor S.Batbold meets Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike
Mayor of the capital city and Governor of Ulaanbaatar S.Batbold's official visit to Japan continues, and he met with Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike on April 19, Wednesday.
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Defense Minister orders to hold officials accountable for training accident
In accordance with a direction given by the Prime minister, the Council of the Defense Minister convened yesterday, April 19, to discuss the issue of holding accountable certain military officials.
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Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 2 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 2 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 2 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 2 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 2 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 2 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 3 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 3 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 3 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 3 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 3 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 3 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 3 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 3 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 3 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 3 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 3 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 3 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 4 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 4 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 4 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 4 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 4 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 4 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 4 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 4 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 4 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 4 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 5 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 5 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 5 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 5 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 5 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 5 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 5 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 6 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 6 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 6 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 6 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 6 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 9 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 9 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 9 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 10 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 10 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 10 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 11 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 11 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 12 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 12 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 12 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 12 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 13 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 13 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 13 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 13 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 13 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 13 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 13 days
This Week in Mongolia 13 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 14 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 16 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 16 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 16 days
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