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Buy Your Event Tickets with Apple Pay from Anywhere in the World Using Tix.shoppy.mn Website
Apple Pay, which is widely used around the world, especially by the younger generations, has been available in Mongolia for a while.  Apple Pay not only allows domestic consumers to make direct purchases from international vendors but also enables international buyers to purchase goods, products, entertainment, and services sold in Mongolia.
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Combat Engineers of the Mongolian Armed Forces General Staff Take Part in International Training Program
Combat engineers of the Mongolian Armed Forces General Staff participated in an International Training Program held at the premises of the 1115th Engineer Corps, in the Republic of Korea. 
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The 37th National Book Festival Highlights 50 Notable Books on Nature and Ecology
The 37th National Book Festival, organized by the “Nomyn Soyolt Yurtunts” NGO, was successfully held on May 16-18, 2025, under the theme “Let’s Read More.” This year's Festival highlighted 50 notable books focused on nature and ecology, comprising both Mongolian works and translated publications.
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Mongolian and Japanese Citizens Plant Trees in "Nogoon Nuur" Park
On May 18, 2025, a Tree-Planting Ceremony was held at “Nogoon Nuur” Park, located in the 12th khoroo of Chingeltei district, Ulaanbaatar, where Mongolian and Japanese citizens, as well as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mongolia Igawahara Masaru, took part in the tree-planting efforts.
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Mongolian Mountaineers Battogtokh Altangerel and Batkhishig Baldorj Triumphantly Summit Mount Everest
Mongolian mountaineers, International Masters of Sport Battogtokh Altangerel and Batkhishig Baldorj, began their ascent of Mount Everest, which is regarded as the highest point on Earth at 8,848 meters above sea level, last week and successfully reached the summit on May 18, 2025.
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Scholars Highlight Mongolia's Balanced Foreign Policy
The Standing Committee on Security and Foreign Policy of the Parliament, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the School of Political Science, International Relations, and Public Administration of the National University of Mongolia jointly organized an International Scientific Forum on the theme “Regions and States at the Crossroads of a New World Order” at the State Palace on May 16-17, 2025.
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This Week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of May 19-25, 2025.
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The 37th National Book Festival Opens
The 37th Spring Book Festival, organized by the “Nomyn Soyolt Yurtunts” NGO, opened on May 16, 2025, under the theme “Let’s Read More.”
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Office of the President of Mongolia Participating at the National Book Festival to Promote Mazaalai Bear Protection
The 37th National Book Festival will be held at Sukhbaatar Square on May 16-18, 2025, and the Office of the President of Mongolia will participate under the theme “The Mazaalai—A Source of National Pride.”
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Japanese Journalist Ide Hirohiko to Give a Talk on His Book "An Appeal for Help to Live" in Ulaanbaatar
Japanese Journalist Ide Hirohiko will give a talk on his book "An Appeal for Help to Live" about the history of Japanese soldiers captured during World War II at the Mongolia-Japan Center in Ulaanbaatar.
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Minister of Education of Mongolia Participates in World Digital Education Conference in Wuhan
On May 15, 2025, Minister of Education of Mongolia Naranbayar Purevsuren participated in the World Digital Education Conference under the theme “Education Development and Transformation: The Era of Intelligence,” taking place in Wuhan, the People’s Republic of China, to exchange insights on global educational trends and innovations. 
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Today Marks International Day of Families
Today, May 15, 2025, is International Day of Families. This year, the day is observed under the theme "Family-Oriented Policies for Sustainable Development: Towards the Second World Summit for Social Development."
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Over 14,000 Marriages Registered in Mongolia in 2024
In 2024, a total of 14,225 couples registered their marriage nationwide, while 4,436 couples officially dissolved their marriage, according to the National Statistics Office of Mongolia. 
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Find Your Next Favorite Book at the 37th National Book Festival
Under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, the 37th National Book Festival will be celebrated at Sukhbaatar Square on May 16-18, 2025, under the theme "Let's Read More."
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The 12th Annual Forum of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization Underway
The 12th Annual Forum of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) commenced in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on May 13, 2025.
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Twelve-Volume “Mongol Heritage That Spread Across the World” Donated to the Library of Parliament
Parliamentary Research and Development Institute under the Secretariat of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia invited Director of the Chinggis Khaan National Museum of Mongolia Academician Chuluun Sampildondov, and held an "Author's Meeting" on the twelve-volume “Mongol Heritage Spread Around the World: For Complete History” in the Library of the State Great Khural.
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AI-Powered Customs Modernization Project to Be Implemented with Funding from South Korea
The “Collaborative AI-Powered Customs Modernization Initiative for Customs General Administration of Mongolia” Project will be implemented with funding from the Government of the Republic of Korea.
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Construction of the "Nursing Education and Research Center" Commences
The construction of the Nursing Education and Research Center of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences commenced on May 12, 2025. 
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From Coast to the Capital: A Week-Long Journey Through South Korea
In late spring of 2025, a group of five journalists, representing Mongolia, the Italian Republic, the Argentine Republic, the Czech Republic, and the Republic of South Africa, journeyed to the Republic of Korea on a business trip organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea.
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Princess Maha Chakri Award to Be Conferred to Mongolian Teacher
Mongolia nominated A. Uyanga, Training Manager of the Enerel Vocational Training School of Mongolia, for the Princess Maha Chakri Award.
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Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia Awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor Valor 7 hours
Practical Solutions for Gender Equality and Climate Change Discussed 8 hours
Honorary Consul of Mongolia Battsetseg Tuvshintugs Addresses the Illinois House of Representatives 9 hours
New Ulaanbaatar International Airport Receives ACI Membership Certificate 9 hours
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to Be Opened in Mongolia 11 hours
Foreign Minister of Mongolia Meets ASEAN Secretary-General 12 hours
Demand-Based Skills Program Targets Employment Growth 14 hours
Asian Development Bank's 2025-2028 Country Partnership Strategy for Mongolia Launched 1 day
"We Women" Forum Held to Bolster Women's Political Representation 1 day
President of Mongolia Receives UN Resident Coordinator in Mongolia 1 day
Severe Coronary Artery Narrowing Now Treatable in Mongolia 1 day
President Khurelsukh Confers Order of Maternal Glory 1 day
Emperor's Dining Table Revives Korea's Royal Cuisine and Diplomatic Legacy 1 day
Sixth Conference of the Mongolian People’s Party Convenes 1 day
Judges from the District Court of Texas Visits the State Great Khural of Mongolia 1 day
Memorandum of Understanding Between Foreign Ministries of Mongolia and Indonesia Signed 1 day
Integrated Transport and Logistics Center to Be Established in Hunnu City 1 day
Honored Pilot of Mongolia Bat-Erdene Roslov Awarded the Title of "Hero of Labor" 1 day
Mongolian Peacekeepers as Agents for Gender Equality Project Concludes 1 day
Ambassador of the Commonwealth of Australia to Mongolia Presents Letter of Credence 2 days
The 37th National Book Festival Highlights 50 Notable Books on Nature and Ecology 2 days
Shannon Cowlin: ADB will Continue to Focus on Economic Diversification, Climate Resilience, and Food Security in Mongolia 2 days
Soft Loans to Be Provided to Tourism Companies 2 days
Deputy Prime Minister Highlights Tangible Progress on Government’s Mega Projects 2 days
Postage Stamp Commemorating the Centenary Year of the Mongolian Air Force Released 2 days
Mongolia-Russia Joint Conference on Cultural Heritage Restoration Organized in Ulaanbaatar 2 days
IMF: Mongolia Needs to Adopt Greater Fiscal Prudence and Enhance Exchange Rate Flexibility to Counter Mounting Trade Tensions 2 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia to Pay an Official Visit to the Republic of Indonesia 2 days
President of the Republic of Austria to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 2 days
Mongolia Participates in the Global Finance Forum 2025 2 days
Seventy-Eighth World Health Assembly Underway 3 days
Matilda Dimovska: Used Wisely, Artificial Intelligence Can Power Mongolia’s Vision 2050 3 days
National Emergency Management Agency and Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Collaborate on Improving Occupational Safety 3 days
Over 17,000 Participants Registered to Run in the “Ulaanbaatar Marathon-2025” International Race 3 days
Mongolia Launches 5G Network 3 days
Mongolia Hosts 19th UN Tourism Asia Pacific Executive Training Programme 3 days
Champion of the 2024-2025 Season of "the League" to Compete in East Asia Super League 2025-2026 3 days
Internationally Accredited Laboratory to Be Established for the Mongolia-France Uranium Project 3 days
Mongolia Consolidates Environmental Laboratories to Enhance Nationwide Monitoring Capacity 3 days
National Strategy on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Presented 3 days
Mongolia and the European Union to Cooperate in Boosting Economic Growth 3 days
Policy Reforms in Family, Labor, and Social Protection of Mongolia for 2024–2028 Introduced 3 days
Delegation from the Government of India Observes the Progress of the Oil Refinery Project 3 days
Mongolia and Türkiye to Expand Cooperation in Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management 3 days
World Bee Day Observed 3 days
Mongolia Holds Intersectoral Experts’ Discussion on Advancing Result-Based Governance 4 days
Legal Framework for Domestic Companies Involved in Major Construction Projects Improved 4 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia Pays Courtesy Call on President of the Republic of the Philippines 4 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines Hold Official Talks 4 days
Ariunzul Chuluunbaatar Becomes Fifth Mongolian Woman to Summit Mount Everest 4 days
Buy Your Event Tickets with Apple Pay from Anywhere in the World Using Tix.shoppy.mn Website 4 days
Combat Engineers of the Mongolian Armed Forces General Staff Take Part in International Training Program 4 days
The 37th National Book Festival Highlights 50 Notable Books on Nature and Ecology 4 days
Mongolian and Japanese Citizens Plant Trees in "Nogoon Nuur" Park 4 days
Mongolia Holds Intersectoral Experts’ Discussion on Advancing Result-Based Governance 4 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia to Pay an Official Visit to the Republic of the Philippines 5 days
Mongolian Mountaineers Battogtokh Altangerel and Batkhishig Baldorj Triumphantly Summit Mount Everest 5 days
Unified Association of Honorary Consuls of Mongolia in Japan to Be Established 5 days
Scholars Highlight Mongolia's Balanced Foreign Policy 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Mungunzul Bat-Erdene Secures Silver Medal at the FIDE World Cup 7 days
The 37th National Book Festival Opens 7 days
Draft Law on Ratifying the Loan Agreement between Mongolia and IBRD Submitted to Speaker of Parliament 7 days
Mongolian Para Judo Team Wins Bronze Medal at IBSA Judo World Championships 7 days
Mongolia Participates in the Annual Meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development 7 days
Securities Trade Increases MNT 41.2 Billion 7 days
Mongolian Delegates Exchange Views on Index-Based Pricing for Mineral Products Trade 7 days
State Great Khural Discusses Development Plan of Mongolia for 2026 7 days
Office of the President of Mongolia Participating at the National Book Festival to Promote Mazaalai Bear Protection 7 days
Herder Cooperatives Conclude Cashmere Supply Agreement with Manufacturers 7 days
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