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2025-08-16 23:56:21
President advises not to rush amending Constitution
President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga welcomed in his office the members of working group on amending the Constitution, including D.Lundeejantsan, G.Zandanshatar and J.Batzandan MPs on August 14.
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Weather forecast until August 19
Temporary thunderstorms are expected in some parts of western and eastern regions and in northern part of central aimags on August 15, in some parts of western, central and eastern aimags on August 16, and in some parts of western and central regions on August 17 and 18. Winds will get stronger most of the time, reaching 7-12 m/sec, and on some days, reaching 18-20 m/sec.
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Cabinet meeting in brief
The Cabinet of Ministers is convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday. Aside from a number of issues, the ministers approved the program of visit of the Defense Minister B.Bat-Erdene who will attend the closing ceremony of the International Military Festival on August 11-13.
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Cabinet OKs environmental health project to lower death rate by 10 percent
Cabinet approved the Second Program on Environmental Health on Wednesday regular meeting. In order to conduct surveillance of impacts of surrounding environment on human health, lower negative consequence through risk prevention and establishing healthy and safe environment for people, the program outlines seven main objectives as follows:
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Weather forecast until August 9
Temporary thunderstorms are expected in the left half of territory on August 5, in some parts of western, central and eastern aimags on August 6, in some regions on August 7, in western parts of western aimags, central and eastern aimags and in the Gobi on August 8.
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Yokozuna D.Dagvadorj and former Transport Minister A.Gansukh appointed presidential agents
President Kh.Battulga issued a decree on August 3 on appointing D.Dagvadorj and A.Gansukh the presidential agents. Mr Dagvadorj Dolgorsuren, the 68th grand champion of professional sumo, is being appointed the President’s agent in charge of Mongolia-Japan affairs. Mr Gansukh Amarjargal is being assigned as the agent in charge of Mongolia-Russia-China trilateral relations.
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Hearing to take place at request of S.Zorig’s murder suspects
A court session of supervisory instance for suspects of S.Zorig‘s murder is taking place on August 4. Ts.Amgalanbaatar, B.Sodnomdarjaa and T.Chimgee were sentenced to 24-25 years of imprisonment in high-security correctional facilities as a result of the hearings conducted last December.
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Poet Ts.Khulan appointed advisor to President
President Kh.Battulga has issued a decree and appointed State Honored Cultural Figure Ts.Khulan his Cultural and Religious Policy Advisor. Ms Khulan Tsoodol is a journalist and celebrated poet.
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President Kh.Battulga receives Prosecutor-General and Chief Justice Advisor
President Kh.Battulga received Wednesday Prosecutor-General Kh.Enkhjargal and Chief Advisor of Justice M.Enkh-Amgalan. The President discussed about the alleged case of MNT 60 billion for trading off higher positions in government authorities.
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Two firefighting helicopters to be purchased with people’s donations
In order to support the works of emergency departments throughout the country, more than 770 individuals, companies and collectives have donated about MNT 760 million in times of nationwide disaster of wildfire. In the midst of July, wildfires were burning in 22 locations. National Emergency Commission received the donors today. NEMA Chairman Brigadier-General G.Arvinbuyan extended gratitude to those who helped.
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G.Orgil: Foreign nationals must carry their documentations at all times
G.Orgil, a state immigration inspector at the Immigration Agency of Mongolia, has been interviewed by press department of the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs, as one of the series of interviews with purposes to educate the foreign nationals residing in Mongolia. 
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Oyu Tolgoi achieves 88.7 percent recycling level, Q2 report says
Oyu Tolgoi released the latest edition of its scorecard updating its performance for the second quarter of 2017 on July 28. Oyu Tolgoi continues to work with safety as its core priority. The All Injury Frequency Rate stood at 0.27 per 200,000 hours worked in the second quarter, as the operations and underground teams maintain significant focus in building a strong safety culture across the business. In Q2’17, 141,800 hours of safety training was delivered to over 11,000 employees and contractors, reports ot.mn.
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Weather forecast until August 5
Heavy rain is expected in most regions between the 1st and 4th of August. Winds will get stronger before thunderstorms, reaching 18-20 m/sec.
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7,500 children gather for Asia-Pacific Scout Jamboree
Seven thousand scouts have gathered for the 31st Asia-Pacific Jamboree near Ulaanbaatar. About 2,000 scout children from 40 countries and more than 4,000 Mongolian scouts celebrated last Friday the opening of the regional tent gathering at “Nairamdal” (Friendship) International Children’s Camp.
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Weather forecast until August 3
Thunderstorms are expected in some parts of western and central aimags on July 30, western and central aimags and in the Gobi and July 31, and in most regions on August 1 and 2. Winds will get stronger before the rains, reaching 18-20 m/sec. The daytime temperature will rise on the 30th, however, temperatures are forecast to fall starting July 31.
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Former Premier appointed political advisor to President
A former Prime Minister of Mongolia, Mr Altankhuyag Norov was appointed the political advisor to the President of Mongolia, in accordance with the presidential decree issued today, July 28. N.Altankhuyag was appointed the 27th head of government by the DP-dominated parliament in 2012 and was ousted in 2014.
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Geo-database being developed to save exploration costs
In order to provide reliable and practical information to national and international investors of Mongolia, the Authority for Mineral Resources and Petroleum is starting to place data on geology, geochemistry, hydrogeology and locations on its website.
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Ulaanbaatar to host 3X3 Asia Cup 2017
The FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2017 will take place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on October 27-29 2017. Mongolia will host the second edition of the most important 3x3 competition for national teams in Asia and - for the first time - Oceania. The inaugural edition was held in Doha, Qatar on May 15-16 2013. This will mark the first time ever Mongolia hosts a FIBA 3x3 official event.
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Prime Minister of Thailand congratulates President Kh.Battulga on his inauguration
His Excellency General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand has congratulated His Excellency Mr. Khaltmaa Battulga, President of Mongolia on his victory in the Presidential elections and inauguration as the fifth President of Mongolia.
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Mongolbank’s gold purchase reaches all-time high
The Bank of Mongolia made the regular press statement on Tuesday. Spokesperson D.Orgil highlighted in the beginning that the 7th Roundtable Meeting of Central Banks of Mongolia and China is arranged to take place on July 27 and 28 in Ulaanbaatar.
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 1 day
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 1 day
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 1 day
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 1 day
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 1 day
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 1 day
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 1 day
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 1 day
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 1 day
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 1 day
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 2 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 2 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 2 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 2 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 3 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 3 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 3 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 3 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 3 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 4 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 4 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 4 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 4 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 4 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 4 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 4 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 4 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 4 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 5 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 5 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 5 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 5 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 5 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 5 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 5 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 5 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 6 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 6 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 8 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 8 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 9 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 9 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 9 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 9 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 9 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 9 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 9 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 9 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 9 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 9 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 9 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 9 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 9 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 10 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 10 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 10 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 10 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 11 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 11 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 11 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 11 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 11 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 11 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 12 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 12 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 12 days
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