Highlights
Parking complex to be built at entrance to hiking trail of Bogd Khan Mountain
A complex station of car and bicycle parking, bus stop and taxi stand will be built at the entrance to the hiking trail of the Bogd Khan Mountain, Strictly Prohibited Area (SPA), covering 1.2 ha of land. The Bogd Khan Mountain, lies in the south of Ulaanbaatar city is one of attractive traveling areas for Mongolians as well as foreigners.    There are three main routes of hiking trails to the Bogd Khan Mountain, and the busiest route Zaisan-Dugui Tsagaan-Baruun Shireet is occupied by 4000-5000 people during the weekends and 350-400 cars aggregate at the starting point, blocking the area. 
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Training on statistical data integration ongoing
A two-day training themed ‘Information and Communication Technology statistics and international trends’ is being held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 22-23.
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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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Power Plants Hold 14 Days of Coal Reserves 13 hours
Working Group Recovers MNT 22 Billion to Protect State Assets 15 hours
‘Government to Support Business Freedom, Guarantee Protection of Private Property’ 17 hours
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Mongolist Shimamura Ippei 18 hours
Mongolia, Qatar to Cooperate on Export of Halal-Processed Meat 18 hours
Mongolia Launches Gender Equality Seal in Environment Sector 18 hours
Mongolia Among Asia’s Most Advanced Countries in Water Security 21 hours
'White Gold' Movement Enables Domestic Producers to Supply About 70 Percent of Raw Materials 1 day
Parliament Ratified Interim Trade Agreement 1 day
UK-Funded Project to Boost English Skills in Remote Areas of Mongolia 1 day
Ancient Burial Sites Uncovered During Geological Surveys 1 day
Mongolian Parliamentary Delegation Visits South Korea 1 day
Bank of Mongolia Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged 1 day
'The MongolZ' Ranks Seventh in World Ranking 1 day
Mongolia Secures 7th World Title in Memory, Mind Sports 1 day
Parliamentary Committee Holds Hearing for Governor of Bank of Mongolia Nominee 1 day
Mongolia Calls for Global Transparency in Political Financing at UN Summit 1 day
Mining and Extractive Industry Sales Up by MNT 2.7 Trillion from 2024 1 day
Special Exhibition Showcases Traditional Mongolian Clothing, Adornments 1 day
Exploring the 'Zuuvch-Ovoo' Uranium Project and Its Future Outlook 3 days
Boy Playfully Herds Yak Calf with His Own Programmed Drone 3 days
Over 200,000 Tonnes of Fuel to Be Imported This Month 3 days
Government to Submit Draft Resolution on Privatization and Public Offering of State Assets 3 days
Rare Metals Research Center Opened in Mongolia 3 days
Net Domestic Assets Increase by MNT 5.7 Trillion 3 days
Four Japanese Judo Coaches to Work in Mongolia 3 days
Over 8,000 Livestock Relocated from Ulaanbaatar’s Restricted Zone 3 days
Parliament Examines Oyu Tolgoi Agreements, Benefits in Multi-Day Evidence Hearing 3 days
‘Food Revolution’ Boosts Production, Jobs, and Exports 3 days
Three Schools and Five Kindergartens to Be Built in Selbe 20-Minute City 4 days
Moon Dance Team Wins Another Bronze Medal at World Championships 4 days
Greater Tumen Initiative Tourism Board Meeting Held in Mongolia 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Government Task Force to Enter Talks with ‘Entrée Resources’ 4 days
New Apartment Prices Rise 11 Percent 4 days
First Residents Move into New Homes Following Redevelopment of the 100 Ail Public Housing Project 5 days
Outstanding Young Scientists and Doctors Receive Presidential Awards 5 days
Mongolia Outlines Priorities at IOM Council’s 116th Session 7 days
Ulaanbaatar Seeks Public Input on Even-Odd Traffic Restrictions 7 days
“Burte Chono 2025” Honors Mongolia’s Top Athletes 7 days
Parliament Finalizes Resolution to Zero Import Duties on Fodder and Flour 7 days
Mongolia, Lithuania Hold Political Consultations in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Mongolia Urges Global Action to Treat Wastewater as a Resource 7 days
Mongolian Boxers Win Four Medals at World Cup of Petroleum Countries 8 days
Advanced Technology Reveals 3,000-Year-Old Rock Art Now on Display 8 days
Fifth International Conference on Mongolian Studies Held in Poland 8 days
Bank of Mongolia Releases 'Tugrug-100 Years' Commemorative Stamp Released 8 days
Children’s Consultative Polyclinic to Launch Surgical Services in 2026 8 days
Views Exchanged on Accelerating SDGs Implementation 8 days
Mongolian Student Wins World Drone-Coding Championship at Enjoy AI 2025 8 days
Coal Exports Reach 79 Million Tonnes as Exchange Trading Grows 8 days
Mongolian Powerlifter Becomes Asian Champion 8 days
Government Directs Public Institutions Not to Hold New Year or Anniversary Celebrations Using Budget Funds 9 days
Mongolia to Send Over 100 Athletes to Asian Beach Games 9 days
Gashuunsukhait Checkpoint to Handle More Coal Exports 9 days
Prime Minister Directs Officials to Intensify Anti-Corruption Drive 9 days
Speaker of Parliament Meets Ambassadors of Russia, China 9 days
France Returns Dinosaur Fossils to Mongolia Following Decade-Long Legal Process 9 days
UN Meeting Highlights Importance of Rangelands Ahead of Mongolia’s COP17 9 days
New Year Tree Lighting Ceremony at Sukhbaatar Square to Begin at 19:00 Today 9 days
PM Orders Priority Financing for Salaries, Pensions and Child Benefits 9 days
ADB Approves USD 60 Million for Ulaanbaatar’s First Bus Rapid Transit System 9 days
Mongolia Renews Call to Lower Shareholder Loan Interest for Oyu Tolgoi Project 9 days
Mongolia to Expand International Cooperation on Child Development and Protection 9 days
Winners of the 15th “Golden Pen” National Student Journalism Awards Announced 10 days
MONTSAME News Agency Begins Distributing News in Korean 10 days
‘Ulaanbaatar Metro’ Construction to Begin in June 2026 10 days
Mongolia, IAEA Strengthen Cooperation on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy 10 days
Mongolia, Slovenia Affirm Commitment to Advance Joint Initiatives 10 days
Mongolian Judokas Cap 2025 with 39 Medals, Featuring 10 Gold 10 days
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