Mongolia to Send Over 100 Athletes to Asian Beach Games
The 6th Asian Beach Games will open on April 22, 2026, in Sanya, the People’s Republic of China.
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Gashuunsukhait Checkpoint to Handle More Coal Exports
During its regular session on December 10, 2025, the Cabinet of Mongolia approved measures to enhance transportation at the Gashuunsukhait border checkpoint to increase coal exports.
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Prime Minister Directs Officials to Intensify Anti-Corruption Drive
A working group tasked with accelerating the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Program of Mongolia convened on December 9, 2025, at the State Palace.
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Speaker of Parliament Meets Ambassadors of Russia, China
Speaker of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia Uchral Nyam-Osor received the Ambassadors of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China on December 9, 2025.
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France Returns Dinosaur Fossils to Mongolia Following Decade-Long Legal Process
A handover ceremony for the return to Mongolia of dinosaur fossils confiscated by law enforcement authorities of the French Republic in 2013 and 2015 was held in Paris on December 8, 2025. The fossils include scientifically significant and highly valuable specimens such as a Tarbosaurus bataar skeleton, theropod and oviraptorosaur remains, teeth, ribs, jaws, vertebrae, claws, femur and ankle bones, as well as theropod and oviraptorosaur eggs.
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UN Meeting Highlights Importance of Rangelands Ahead of Mongolia’s COP17
A high-level meeting on the sustainable management of the world’s rangelands, which cover half of the Earth’s land area, was held on December 9, 2025, during the 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7).
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New Year Tree Lighting Ceremony at Sukhbaatar Square to Begin at 19:00 Today
The lighting ceremony for the New Year tree at Sukhbaatar Square will take place today at 19:00, according to the Governor’s Office of the Capital City of Ulaanbaatar.
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PM Orders Priority Financing for Salaries, Pensions and Child Benefits
On December 9, 2025, Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav issued directives to relevant Government agencies to ensure fiscal discipline and safeguard the stability of the State Treasury.
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ADB Approves USD 60 Million for Ulaanbaatar’s First Bus Rapid Transit System
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 60 million loan to support the Government of Mongolia in improving public transport services in Ulaanbaatar through the development of a bus rapid transit (BRT) system. Under the project, an additional USD 500,000 in grant funding will be provided through the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP).
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Mongolia Renews Call to Lower Shareholder Loan Interest for Oyu Tolgoi Project
The Head of the Government working group tasked with negotiating the reduction of shareholder loan interest for the Oyu Tolgoi project, Minister of Finance Javkhlan Bold, met with representatives of the Rio Tinto Group on December 9 to advance the ongoing talks.
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Mongolia to Expand International Cooperation on Child Development and Protection
Mongolia organized the “Child-Love-Future” honorary event as part of national and international anniversaries marking 100 years of the children’s organization and movement, 35 years since Mongolia joined the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and 30 years since World Vision International began operating in Mongolia.
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Winners of the 15th “Golden Pen” National Student Journalism Awards Announced
The award ceremony for the winners of the annual national student journalism competition “Golden Pen,” organized by the Department of Journalism and Media Technology of the University of Humanities, was held on December 6, 2025.
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MONTSAME News Agency Begins Distributing News in Korean
The Mongolian National News Agency MONTSAME began distributing news in Korean starting December 8, 2025.
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‘Ulaanbaatar Metro’ Construction to Begin in June 2026
The Governor’s Office of the Capital City of Ulaanbaatar announced on December 8 the progress of the city’s major public transport initiative, the “Ulaanbaatar Metro” project, which is scheduled to begin construction in June 2026.
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Mongolia, IAEA Strengthen Cooperation on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy
Member of Parliament and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh met with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi in Vienna, Austria.
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Mongolia, Slovenia Affirm Commitment to Advance Joint Initiatives
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia Tanja Fajon in Vienna on December 4-5, 2025, during her participation in the 32nd OSCE Ministerial Council meeting.
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Mongolian Judokas Cap 2025 with 39 Medals, Featuring 10 Gold
The Mongolian national judo team concludes the 2025 season, including the World Championships, Asian Championships, Grand Slams, and Grand Prix events, with a total of 39 medals: 10 gold, 7 silver, and 22 bronze. The final event of the 2025 IJF World Judo Tour Grand Slam series was held in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, where Mongolia secured one bronze medal.
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'Moon Dance' Wins Bronze at World Championship Formation Standard 2025
A “Moon Dance” team from Mongolia won a bronze medal - Mongolia's first-ever medal in the formation standard - at the WDSF World Championship Formation Standard 2025, organized by the World DanceSport Federation, held in Braunschweig, Federal Republic of Germany on December 6, 2025.
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Ulaanbaatar Expands Private-Sector Cooperation as Major Projects Advance
The technical and economic feasibility studies, investment schemes, and implementation business models for the “Ulaanbaatar Metro,” “Ulaanbaatar Tram,” and “Sludge Incineration Plant” projects were presented to businesses, investors, and other stakeholders on December 8, 2025.
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Mongolia, UNIDO Establish Country Programme Document
During her working visit to Vienna, Member of the State Great Khural (parliament) and Government of Mongolia, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Battsetseg Batmunkh, met with Yuko Yasunaga, Deputy Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), to exchange views on strengthening bilateral cooperation.
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Mongolian Skier Wins Silver Medal at '2025 Cross-Country Far East Cup' 3 hours
Mongolia Promotes Four-Season Tourism at International Exhibition 3 hours
Deputy PM Meets Russian Environment Minister 6 hours
Ambassador to Latvia Presents Letter of Credence 6 hours
Mongolia to Expand Cooperation with Canada 7 hours
Netflix’s 'Welcome to Mongolia' Special to Premiere 7 hours
Public Transport Revenue Rises 69 Percent 8 hours
Power Plants Hold 14 Days of Coal Reserves 1 day
Working Group Recovers MNT 22 Billion to Protect State Assets 1 day
‘Government to Support Business Freedom, Guarantee Protection of Private Property’ 1 day
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Mongolist Shimamura Ippei 1 day
Mongolia, Qatar to Cooperate on Export of Halal-Processed Meat 1 day
Mongolia Launches Gender Equality Seal in Environment Sector 1 day
Mongolia Among Asia’s Most Advanced Countries in Water Security 1 day
'White Gold' Movement Enables Domestic Producers to Supply About 70 Percent of Raw Materials 2 days
Parliament Ratified Interim Trade Agreement 2 days
UK-Funded Project to Boost English Skills in Remote Areas of Mongolia 2 days
Ancient Burial Sites Uncovered During Geological Surveys 2 days
Mongolian Parliamentary Delegation Visits South Korea 2 days
Bank of Mongolia Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged 2 days
'The MongolZ' Ranks Seventh in World Ranking 2 days
Mongolia Secures 7th World Title in Memory, Mind Sports 2 days
Parliamentary Committee Holds Hearing for Governor of Bank of Mongolia Nominee 2 days
Mongolia Calls for Global Transparency in Political Financing at UN Summit 2 days
Mining and Extractive Industry Sales Up by MNT 2.7 Trillion from 2024 2 days
Special Exhibition Showcases Traditional Mongolian Clothing, Adornments 2 days
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
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