On the Weekend: Khuvsgul Lake
Let me ask you a frank question: Would you be bothered to sit in the car where you are cruising along the strenuous rocky roads of the countryside, the barbaric Mongolian music splitting from the sides, just to see a lake which happens to border Russia? It’s rather a crazy proposition, but it’s alright I lived through it, so you won’t have to experience it.
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Farewell ceremony of Mongolian team participating in XXIX Summer Universiade held
The XXIX Summer Universiade “Taipei 2017” will be taking place in Taipei, Taiwan on August 19-31.
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Mind athletes to compete in Asia Memory Championships
Members of the Mongolian Intellectual Academy will participate in the 2nd Asia Memory Championships to be held on August 26-27 in Hong Kong.
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"Oyu Tolgoi" training over 50 specialists
“Oyu Tolgoi” LLC’s “Oyu Tolgoi” Technical Training Center is training specialists in three professions of mechanic, welders and electricians. 
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UB to collaborate with program in innovation
Ulaanbaatar city’s Department of Industry and Innovation (UBDII) has established a memorandum of mutual understanding with the Investment Program on development of ger areas in UB.
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J.Erdenebat PM meets Assistant FM of China
J.Erdenebat, the Prime Minister of Mongolia, Thursday received a delegation led by Mr Kong Xuanyou, the Assistant Foreign Minister of China, who participated in the 3rd meeting of the Strategic Talks between their Ministries of Foreign Affairs.
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International conferences ICISCA/FITAT approaching
Mongolia will organize the International Conference on Information, System and Convergence Applications (ICISCA) on August 14-18.
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Mongolian Cultural center in Namyangju to broaden activities
Lee Seok-Woo, Mayor of South Korean Namyangju city expressed intention to expand the operations of Namyangju Cultural Center in Ulaanbaatar.
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August 11 events
Following events are expected on Friday, August 11. 
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Mining Minister receives Ambassador of Canada
Ts.Dashdorj, the Minister of Mining Heavy Industry, Thursay met Mr Ed Jager, the Ambassador of Canada to Mongolia. The latter will return home soon after completion of his mission here. The Ambassador expressed his satisfaction with the close cooperation with the Mongolian Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry within his duty.
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Mongolia and China discuss their relations and cooperation
Mongolia and the People’s Republic of China Thursday held the 3rd meeting of the Strategic Talks between their Ministries of Foreign Affairs, in Ulaanbaatar. Co-chaired by D.Davaasuren, the State Secretary of the Mongolian Foreign Ministry; and Kong Xuanyou, the Assistant Foreign Minister of China, the meeting considered the bilateral relations and cooperation issues.
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Conference of Mongolian students overseas to take place
Around 60 thousand Mongolian citizens are studying abroad in an unofficial number. The representatives of these students will be holding a meeting on August 21-23.
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Winter preparation of Construction sector at 65.8 percent
Implementation of the construction sector’s "Action Plan for Winter Preparation" is at 65.8 percent on-schedule, says the officials. 
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M.Tumenbayar qualified for Grand Prix in taekwondo
Tumenbayar Molom, a taekwondo athlete of the national team of Mongolia and the “Aldar” sports club, has been qualified to compete in the Grand Prix tournament that will take place on September 22-24 in Rabat, Morocco.
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"Tavantolgoi" JSC releases Q2 2017 report
“Tavantolgoi” JSC released Q2 2017 report Mongolian Stock Exchange yesterday, on August 9. According to the report, sales revenue of “Tavantolgoi” reached MNT 255 billion in the first half of this year, while net profit was at MNT 57.2 billion at the end of 2nd quarter.
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PM J.Erdenebat meets delegation from Shizuoka
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat Wednesday met a delegation headed by Mr Heita Kawakatsu, the governor of Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture. Expressing his satisfaction with an intensive development of the cooperation between the countries’ localities, the Premier said he pleased with a leading role of Shizuoka governor in this cooperation.
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Cabinet meeting in brief
The Cabinet of Ministers is convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday. Aside from a number of issues, the ministers approved the program of visit of the Defense Minister B.Bat-Erdene who will attend the closing ceremony of the International Military Festival on August 11-13.
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P.Damdin awarded Hero of Labor of Mongolia
President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga issued a decree to award P.Damdin with “Hero of Labor” title for his long-standing contribution in Mongolia’s agriculture sector.
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“Fruits” national program approved
The cabinet meeting held Wednesday adopted a national program “Fruits”, and obliged P.Sergelen, the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, to provide the program with professional and methodological management and to control the implementation.
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Cabinet OKs environmental health project to lower death rate by 10 percent
Cabinet approved the Second Program on Environmental Health on Wednesday regular meeting. In order to conduct surveillance of impacts of surrounding environment on human health, lower negative consequence through risk prevention and establishing healthy and safe environment for people, the program outlines seven main objectives as follows:
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Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 3 hours
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 7 hours
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 8 hours
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 1 day
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 1 day
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 1 day
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 2 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 2 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 2 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 3 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 3 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 3 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 3 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 4 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 4 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 4 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 4 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 4 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 4 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 5 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 7 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 7 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 7 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 7 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 7 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 7 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 7 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 7 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 7 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 7 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 7 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 8 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 8 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 8 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 8 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 8 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 8 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 8 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 8 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 8 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 8 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 9 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 10 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 10 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 10 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 10 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 10 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 10 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 10 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 10 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 10 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 11 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 11 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 11 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 11 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 11 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 11 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 11 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 11 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 11 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 11 days
This Week in Mongolia 11 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 14 days
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