World Bank to support Mongolia’s efforts to improve fiscal and financial stability
On June 9, the World Bank approved USD 12 million in financing to help strengthen fiscal and financial stability in Mongolia at a critical juncture for the country’s economy.   The Strengthening Fiscal and Financial Stability Project will work across sectors to improve the quality of expenditure management, bolster financial sector stability, increase fiscal discipline, and strengthen the social protection system. Comprehensive support will be provided to strengthen budget preparation in all stages, starting from preparation to execution.
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Mongolian athletes bring 4 medals from Rifle World Championship
The first rifle world championship “2017 IPSC Rifle World Shoot” was held in Kubinka, Moscow, Russia on June 4-11. From over 850 competitors from 45 nations, 4 Mongolian teams snatched bronze medals in 2 different divisions.
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Tsagaan Suvarga Mountain taken under local protection
Tsagaan Suvarga Mountain, located in the territory of Mandakh soum, Dornogobi has been taken into locally protected area (LPA) by classification of natural reserves, with the decision of the Citizens Representative Meeting of Dornogobi aimag.
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JCI Mongolia hosts Asia-Pacific regional meeting with success
Mongolia hosted the Junior Chamber International (JCI)’s Asia-Pacific Conference 2017 at home with success. In the course of four days between June 8 and 11, over 3,500 young people from 51 countries have attended a total of 81 side events. The events much deserving of highlights included the “Welcome to Mongolia” event, the Business Forum, opening ceremony for the JCI Garden and the JCI Impact awards.
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EBRD approves new country strategy for Mongolia
The EBRD Board of Directors has adopted a new country strategy for Mongolia which outlines the Bank’s investment priorities in the country for the next four years. The strategy builds on the Bank’s strong operational engagement in Mongolia and identifies as strategic priorities for the EBRD’s work in the country:
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Taxes imposed on hybrid vehicles to be refunded
During its irregular meeting on June 9, Friday, the Cabinet set the rate of tax on hybrid, natural gas and electric vehicles at zero percent until July 1 and at 50 percent from July 1. Resolution of the Government is valid from June 9. The vehicles to be covered under the new tax policy include full hybrid electric automobiles such as  Toyota Prius, which is the most popular used cars in Mongolia. 
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Railway wagons assembled in Mongolia
The first ever railway wagons that assembled in Mongolia, were transferred into service on 09 June, with joint efforts by the Ministry of Road and Transport Development, ‘Mongolian Railway” joint venture and private sector. Engineers of the Wagon Repair Department in Zuunkharaa, Selenge aimag noted that the five wagons assembled in Mongolia will serve for 30-32 years, while imported wagons from Russia and China have a useful life of 20-25 years.  
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June 12 events
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Following events are expected on June 12, Monday. 
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Four bridges to be constructed in 2017 in Ulaanbaatar
The constructions of two bridges above the Tuul River have started with its groundbreaking ceremony on June 5. Specifically, the reconstructions of 312m long bridge in Bayanzurkh district and 289.4m long reinforced concrete bridge in Sonsgolon.
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MAK inaugurates cement factory in Dornogobi
On June 10, Saturday, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat attended an inauguration ceremony of Mongolyn Alt Corporation’s ‘MAK – Euro cement’ factory, and remarked on its potential to minimize cement import.
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Naadam preparations with 60 percent completion
For preparation to the biggest national holidays of Mongolia – Naadam, running tracks of the Central stadium are being improved and parking spaces and roads outside the stadium are being expanded. Numbers of lightings and seats are being increased.
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Mongolian Ambassador meets Vice Foreign Minister of DPRK
On June 12, S.Tsoggerel, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea /DPRK/ received Han Song-ryol, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK to have dinner at the Embassy of Mongolia in Pyongyang. 
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Mongolians living abroad cast their votes
Mongolian nationals living abroad cast their vote for the upcoming Presidential election last weekend, June 10-11, and the votes will be counted on June 26, election day.
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Parliament spring session to adjourn
In connection to the upcoming Presidential election, Parliament spring session will adjourn starting this Wednesday, June 14.
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Presidential debate postponed to June 17
Mongolian Broadcasting Union on Saturday informed that the first debate of the 2017 Presidential election was postponed as DP candidate Kh.Battulga was unable to partake.
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President attends opening ceremony of Astana Expo
On the sidelines of the 17th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit, President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj attended the opening ceremony of Astana Expo 2017 on June 10, Friday in Kazakhstan.
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President addresses Heads of State Council Meeting at SCO
President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj is attending the 2017 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan. He addressed the SCO Heads of State Council Meeting on June 9, Friday.
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Young Mongolian actor B.Anand wins New Faces Award
Young Mongolian actor B.Anand won “New Faces Award” with his role Andrej Tschichatschow in film “Tschick” (also known as “Goodbye Berlin”) on April 27, 2017. Based on the bestselling 2010 novel “Why we took the car” by German author Wolfgang Herrndorf, the film was directed by a famous German film director, screenwriter and producer Fatih Akin.
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Heroes of a heroic city
Life at the yellow residence    Today, the inhabitants of Ulaanbaatar far exceed one million people.  Soon enough, two million people will be living beneath the slopes of four mountains.  In face of the harshness of life, not everyone can live prosperously.  People face vexing issues and unimaginable challenges every day.  Even after handling those impervious obstacles, fortune slays a man’s freedom of expression and progression.  These people with all sorts of disabilities undoubtedly exist and some of them don’t even realize where they’re living.
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General agreement of EUR50 million loan from Poland approved
Today, June 9, Parliament approved general agreement on tied aid between Governments of Mongolia and People’s Republic of Poland. Based on agreements during President Ts.Elbegdorj’s visit to Poland in 2013 and intergovernmental meetings, Polish Government decided to provide export loan of EUR50 million to Mongolia in compliance with procedure of tied aid or export loan of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
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Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 13 hours
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 13 hours
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 14 hours
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 17 hours
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 18 hours
This Week in Mongolia 18 hours
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 19 hours
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 4 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 4 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 4 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 4 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 5 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 5 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 6 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 6 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 6 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 6 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 7 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 7 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 7 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 7 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 7 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 7 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 8 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 8 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 8 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 8 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 10 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 10 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 11 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 11 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 11 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 11 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 11 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 11 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 11 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 11 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 11 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 11 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 12 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 12 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 12 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 12 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 12 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 12 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 12 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 12 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 12 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 12 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 12 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 12 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 13 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 13 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 13 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 13 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 14 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 14 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 14 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 14 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 14 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 14 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 14 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 14 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 15 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 15 days
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