Japanese Speaker of House of Representatives visiting Mongolia
At the invitation of Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan Tadamori Oshima is visiting Mongolia on July 17-19.
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New president of Mongolia to live in walking distance from his office, unofficial sources say
Sworn in on July 10, on the threshold of the National Naadam Celebrations, the fifth president of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa has refused to live in the state residence Ikh Tenger alongside Enkhbold Miyegombo, Speaker of Parliament, and Erdenebat Jargaltulga, Prime Minister. For the last 63 years, all of the country’s leaders lived in Ikh Tenger situated on the north side of the Bogd Khan Mountain.
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Wildfires under control, says NEMA
Backfires have been lit successfully against 7 wildfires, reported National Emergency Management Agency.
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Rock band “Hurd” to stage charity concert
In times of disaster and nationwide vulnerability due to the raging forest fires throughout the country, one of Mongolia's oldest rock bands “Hurd” is coming to aid like many others. Hurd is staging a concert this Saturday in the central stadium.
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Mayor of Berlin visiting Ulaanbaatar
The Mayor of Berlin, Mr Michael Muller is paying a visit to Ulaanbaatar. On July 17, Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Batbold received the guest to discuss about cooperation between two capital cities. “I am fully confident that Your visit is going to be a great impetus for boosting bilateral ties of our countries”, Mr Batbold said.
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Mongolian talent around the world
True artists never back down; they understand that they are the sons and daughters of a nation.  Many Mongolian artists are acknowledged around the world and they glorify Mongolia's talented people.   Ballet and Oirat biyelgee It was a historic new era opening for the Mongolian performing art scene when a young Mongolian ballet dancer was chosen to dance the main role at the US Boston Ballet in 2007.  Altankhuyag Dugaraa has since been working at the Boston Ballet and often performs by invitation at Italian La Scala, Harvard University, and Boston University. 
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Prominent talents enliven PLAYTIME 2017
An international live music festival “PLAYTIME” was held last weekend for the 16th year at “Mongol Shiltgeen in Gachuurt village of Ulaanbaatar.
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BoM issues 1-week bills
BoM issues 1 week bills worth MNT 604billion at a weighted interest rate of 12.0 percent per annum
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Playtime 2017: Rocks the hearts of music lovers
Playtime - one of the biggest music festival in Asia gathered thousands of music lovers at Mongol Shiltgeen in Gachuurt VIllage of Ulaanbaatar between July 7 and 9. Playtime music festival is an annual music festival founded in 2002. With an aim to develop modern music culture, the event features prominent Mongolian and foreign musical artists from various genres of music, including rock, indie and electronic dance music. Inspired by the music wave of late 90’s and early 2000’s, Playtime became a promotional stage for new artists.
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Weather forecast until July 22
Temporary thunderstorms are expected in northern parts of western aimags and the Gobi and in some parts of central and eastern region on July 18, in some regions on July 19, in some parts of the Gobi and eastern aimags on July 20 and in Altai mountains on July 21. Winds will get stronger before the rains, reaching 16-18 m/sec. It will get cooled in northern region on July 18 and in most regions on July 19.
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President to issue decree on wildfire counter-measures
After working in Batsumber soum, Tuv Aimag, the President held an immediate meeting on current situations of 22 wildfire breakouts around the country.
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6 wildfires in Batsumber of Tuv aimag extinguished
On July 16, 6 wildfires in Batsumber soum of Tuv aimag has been fully extinguished thanks to cloud seeding. A team headed by S.Enkhtuvshin, Chairman of the Meteorological and Environmental Monitoring Agency, conducted cloud seeding operations 8 times in the night of 16 and 17 July there. 5 equipment worth of MNT27 million were handed over to the inter-soum forest protection unit.
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Military personnel to be mobilized to firefighting
An irregular cabinet meeting was held on 16 July and made decisions on measures to be taken for wildfire fighting. Prime Minister J.Erdenebat instructed to mobilize a number of officers and equipment from the Armed Forces, even though earlier the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported such need had not yet been raised. According to the decision, 24 military officers started working on the wildfire scene in Erdene soum of Tuv aimag. Relevant Ministers and authorities were assigned to take the following measures: - To mobilize firefighters and equipment of the Civil Aviation Authority and Ulaanbaatar Railway. - To study and introduce proposals to the Cabinet meeting on purchase of special fire extinguishing aircraft - To grant incentives to people, who are working in firefighting, financing from budget expenditure for public works and services - To make large-size water transporting vehicles, owned by companies and entities prepared and ready - To send additional medical teams to the wildfire region
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Camping banned for uncertain period
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, Mr S.Batbold has issued a direction on banning camping trips and picnics in green zones of Ulaanbaatar due to high risk of forest fires. In accordance, picnics, hiking trips, entry of motor vehicles and other services in the green zones of the city are banned for an unknown period until the level of dryness comes down.
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22 wildfires burning nationwide
As of today July 16, there are 22 wildfires burning in the country, 4-5 of which are in inaccessible area.  Although, emergency servants and volunteers are operating in the wildfire sites, it is difficult to extinguish the fires due to dryness in most areas of the territory.
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Major companies donating for wildfire suppression
In connection to the 22 wildfires spreading across the country, major companies are providing incredible amount of support to help suppress the spread.
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MNT5.3 billion Government securities traded
Today 16 July, the Mongolian stock exchange traded 31.895 units of Government securities with 28 week- term and 11.833 per cent annual interest, at MNT3 billion. Moreover 25.762 units of Government securities with 52 week term and 11.702 per cent annual interest have been sold at MNT2.3 billion, totaling MNT5.3 billion of Government securities sold. Most active brokerage companies in today’s trade were Novel investment, Gauli, Mire Asset Securities Mongolia, Sikal and Golomt capital. 
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Erdenes-Tavan Tolgoi LLC staff to donate one day salary to firefighters
With an aim to help suppress 22 wildfires spread around the country, “Erdenes-Tavan Tolgoi” LLC is donating one-day salary of its employees to the National Emergency Management Agency.
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President Kh.Battulga in Batsumber soum of Tuv aimag
Today, President of Mongolia Kh. Battulga is working in Batsumber soum of Tuv aimag, where six wildfires are burning and firefighting operations are being held. He left Ulaanbaatar around 11 am. Earlier or yesterday, President Kh.Battulga, who was on his working trip to Bayankhongor aimag, talked with PM J.Erdenebat about the wildfire situation.   
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South Korean amnesty campaign exempts illegal immigrants from re-entry ban
In order to implement policy to reduce the number of illegal immigrants in the Republic of Korea, an amnesty campaign was launched to continue between July 10 and October 3 to help illegal immigrants leave the country on their own and remain except from re-entry ban.
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Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 2 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 2 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 2 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 3 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 3 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 3 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 4 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 4 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 4 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 5 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 5 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 5 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 5 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 6 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 6 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 6 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 6 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 6 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 6 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 7 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 9 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 9 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 9 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 9 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 9 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 9 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 9 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 9 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 9 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 9 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 9 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 10 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 10 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 10 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 10 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 10 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 10 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 10 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 10 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 10 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 10 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 10 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 11 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 12 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 12 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 12 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 12 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 12 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 12 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 12 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 12 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 12 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 13 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 13 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 13 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 13 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 13 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 13 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 13 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 13 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 13 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 13 days
This Week in Mongolia 13 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 16 days
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