M.Urantsetseg becomes Asian champion for the second time
Urantsetseg Munkhbat (48 kg) won her second gold medal from the Women’s Judo Asian Championships, having defeated G.Otgontsetseg of Kazakhstan in the final bout.
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MSE marks 12th anniversary of first IPO in Mongolia
Twelve years ago, the first Initial Public Offering (IPO, an act of offering the stock of a company on a public stock exchange for the first time) was issued in the Mongolian Stock Exchange on May 25, 2005. Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Sato Mutsumi hit the gong of MSE to open the 5482nd trading session, which coincided with the 12th anniversary. 
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Meat packing factory to be built in Gobi-Altai aimag
A medium-sized meat packing factory will be built in Chandmani soum of Gobi-Altai aimag, with a financing of non-refundable aid from Turkey. The construction is expected to complete within this year. 
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Border stations to be closed on May 30 and June 01
Border stations of Mongolia and China will be closed on May 30 and June 01. Border stations do not work on the day of Dragon Boat Festival of China and International Children’s day on June 01.   Dragon Boat Festival occurs on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar and the festival of 2017 falls on May 3. International trains and flights will be conducted to their usual schedule.
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EU Ambassador awarded Order of Polar Star
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ts.Munkh-Orgil met with Ambassador of the European Union to Mongolia Hans Dietmar Schweisgut on May 24 during his brief visit to Mongolia from Beijing, China where the EU delegation office is based.
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Money supply raised by MNT221 billion
Today, May 26, Bank of Mongolia officials made a briefing on economic changes in April. Money supply to the market reached MNT12.4 trillion, up by MNT221 billion, compared to the same period of the previous month. 53 per cent of the supply is tugrug savings and 19 per cent is foreign currency savings. Foreign currency savings have been dropped constantly over last months due to Tugrig’s exchange rate increase against foreign currency, said a senior officer of Research and Statistics Department of Bank of Mongolia A.Anand.
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Livestock herders’ symposium commences
In his speech for opening the State Symposium of Herders, commenced today in the Government Palace, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat underlined: “Thanks to great hard work of our livestock herders, number of the country’s livestock population, by the end 2016, has reached 61.5 million, which is the historic record, and the value of products coming from animal husbandry amounted to over 3.0 trillion tugrugs. This is a major contribution by herders to the country’s economy”.
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Czech Visa Application Centre to open in Ulaanbaatar
On May 25, the first consular consultative meeting between the Foreign Ministries of Mongolia and the Czech Republic was held in Ulaanbaatar.
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Weather forecast until May 31
Rain is expected in some parts of central and eastern region on May 27, some parts of eastern aimags on May 28, Altai, Khangai, Khentii mountains on May 29. Winds will get stronger in most regions on May 27 and in the Gobi and steppes on May 28, reaching 18-20 m/sec and forming dust storms.
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Mongolia and Czech establish agreement on aviation cooperation
On May 25, D.Ganbat, Minister of Road and Transport Development of Mongolia and Ivana Grollova, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Mongolia signed an agreement on aviation relationship. Thanks to the agreement, the two countries will enjoy opportunity to develop bilateral air transport relations, by conducting direct and charter flight between Mongolia and Czech. 
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Foreign-exchange reserves to reach USD 4 billion
Today, May 26, Bank of Mongolia made a press briefing regarding the International Monetary Fund's approval of Extended Fund Facility program for Mongolia. D.Orgil, spokesperson of the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) read the central bank's statement, which reported that USD 38.6 million, an initial funding of  the Extended Fund Facility program, has been funded to BoM to increase foreign-exchange reserves. 
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Mongolia has potential to lead the region in renewable energy production
Dr.  Enebish Namjil is a professor at the National University of Mongolia.  He worked as administrator for the Darkhan Solar Plant Project (10MW) which commissioned its full operations on January 19, 2017 in Khongor Soum of Darkhan-Uul Aimag.  Dr. Enebish spoke with the Mongol Messenger during his participation in the 8th National Renewable Energy Forum and shared his thoughts on Mongolia's capability to utilize renewable energy.  
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Ambassador to Georgia presents letter of credence
Ambassador of Mongolia to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr L.Battulga presented his diplomatic credentials to President of Georgia, Mr Giorgi Margvelashvili, on May 24 as a non-resident Ambassador to Georgia.  
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Gandantegchinlen Monastery area to be renovated into tourist zone
Gandantegchinlen Monastery, the center of Mongolian Buddhists, is one of the most visited tourists’ sightseeing in Ulaanbaatar. The capital administration is to establish a tourist complex zone at the monastery area, implementing ‘Gandan Khuree Street” project.
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Draft bill on constitutional amendment presented to Parliament Speaker
On May 25, Thursday, a draft bill on Amendment to the Constitution of Mongolia was handed over to Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold by Member of Parliament D.Lundeejantsan, head of the working group in charge of formulation of the draft bill.
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BoM issues 1-week bills
The Bank of Mongolia issues 1 week bills worth MNT 377 billion at a weighted interest rate of 14.0 percent per annum.
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Ambassador to Singapore meets ASEF Executive Director
On May 22, T.Lkhagvadorj, Asia–Europe Foundation (ASEF) Governor from Mongolia, Ambassador of Mongolia to Singapore and Vice Chair of Board of Governors of ASEF held a meeting with Karsten Warnecke, Executive Director of ASEF.
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P.Boldbaatar wins silver medal in World Powerlifting Championships
The World Open, Sub-Junior, Junior & Master Equipped Bench Press Championships are taking place in Kaunas, Lithuania on May 22-27.  From Mongolia, 8 athletes, including P.Boldbaatar in master-1 category, S.Sukhbat in 66 kg of sub-junior, B.Bayarbaatar in 74 kg, B.Gansukh in 83 kg, M.Galsaikhan in 93 kg, D.Tumenjargal in 105 kg, B.Chimedtseren in -120 kg of junior category are participating in the competition. 
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May 26 events
Following events are expected on Friday:
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Mongolia appoints Ambassadors to Switzerland, France, Japan, Canada, Germany and US
During its plenary session on May 25, Thursday, Parliament discussed and approved the appointment of heads of diplomatic missions to 6 countries.  
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Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Reletions to Comprehensive Partnership 8 hours
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 9 hours
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 12 hours
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 12 hours
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 13 hours
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 14 hours
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 14 hours
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 17 hours
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 17 hours
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 1 day
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 1 day
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 1 day
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 1 day
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 5 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 5 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 5 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 6 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 6 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 6 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 7 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 7 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 7 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 7 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 8 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 8 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 8 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 8 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 9 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 9 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 9 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 9 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 9 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 9 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 12 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 12 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 12 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 12 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 12 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 12 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 12 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 12 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 12 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 12 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 12 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 13 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 13 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 13 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 13 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 13 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 13 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 13 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 13 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 13 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 13 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 13 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 14 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 15 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 15 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 15 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 15 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 15 days
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