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2025-05-09 15:37:58
Mongolian and Chinese delegates agree on promoting “Tea Road tourism”
The Tea Road, a joint project of Mongolia, China and Russia for promoting tourism, has been chosen as a priority project to be implemented in frames of the three countries’ cooperation under the Agreement on Establishing Economic Corridor. The project was also discussed during the Second Ministerial Meeting for Tourism of Mongolia, Russia and China, took place on June 21 in Ulan-Ude, Russia.
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Bulgan aimag hit by hailstones the size of tennis balls
It has been reported last night that Khutag-Undur soum of Bulgan aimag was hit by hailstones as big as the size of ping pong balls. “As far as we know, no person or livestock was injured. The storm lasted for about 20 minutes, but, with much intensity”, said J.Batsukh, a senior official in charge of disaster prevention of Bulgan’s Emergency Department.
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Ministry increases number of livestock for butchering in anticipation of harsh winter
Approximately 66 million heads of livestock are expected to be overwintered next winter on the national level, reports the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry. Every year, more than 10 million livestock is used for meat.
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Oil explorations being conducted on 25 sites
The Petroleum Authority has reported that they expect more than USD 50 million to be invested in oil exploration in 2017. As of June, 21 contracted companies are conducting exploration on 25 sites. Deals for exploration on three other sites and one open exploration, and a tender is underway for two sites, reports the authority.
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Number of international travelers rises by 20 percent
In the first half of 2017, 2.8 million passengers crossed the border of Mongolia, which represents increase of 368.5 thousand passengers or 15.2% compared to the same period of 2016. Majority or 37.6% of inbound passengers have crossed through Zamiin-Uud immigration post, whereas 15.7% passed through Gashuunsukhait, 15.1% -- through Buyant-Ukhaa, 11.8% -- through Altanbulag, 6.6% -- through Shiveekhuren and 13.2% -- through other immigration posts.
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Central Bank releases book on treasury
The Bank of Mongolia released a book called “Treasury Fund of Mongolia”, a compilation of narratives about the most distinguished items in the central bank’s treasury, as well as about the national paper bills and coins, commemorative coins and golden post stamps. The narratives are all written in both Mongolian and English.
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Mongolian Yokozuna outclasses all-time record-holders in professional sumo
By winning July Nagoya Basho of professional sumo, Yokozuna Hakuho Sho, whose Mongolian name is Davaajargal Munkhbat broke all records in professional sumo, having claimed 1,050 career-wins and won 39 bashos (bimonthly tournaments). In 97 tournaments, Hakuho's career record now stands at 1,050 wins and 219 losses.
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Tea Road Monument erected in Ulaanbaatar
A monument to the Tea Road through which, in ancient times, caravansary carried tea between Mongolia, China and Russia has been erected in the yard of Dulmaalin Monastery of Ulaanbaatar. Opening ceremony for the monument was held today.
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Weather forecast until July 26
Temporary thunderstorms are expected in some parts of western, central and eastern aimags on July 23 and 25, in central and eastern aimags on July 25 and in central aimags and the Gobi on July 26. Winds will blow stronger before the rains.
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President Kh.Battulga honored as Commander-In-Chief
Today, at the central square of Ulaanbaatar, the new President of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa was honored and welcomed as the Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces. The Ceremonial parade was commanded by General J.Badambazar, vice chairman of the General Staff of Armed Forces.
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IMF team arrives to monitor implementation of EFF program
A monitoring team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly arrived in Mongolia to get familiarized with the implementation of the Extended Fund Facility Program, which was authorized by the IMF Board on May 25.
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Hakuho Davaajargal now holds record of most career wins in professional sumo
“Hakuho” titled M.Davaajargal, a grand champion of Japanese professional sumo, achieved the record number of wins in sumo’s history by claiming his 1,047th win in a bout with Sekiwake Tamawashi yesterday.
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Forestry training center commences operation
Ceremony for commissioning of the building of a Training Center for Forestry was held today. Project on Training Center for Forestry has been under implementation since 2016 executed by KT&G social welfare organization of South Korea and the Ministry of Environment, Green Development and Tourism.
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Today marks 25th anniversary of State Great Khural
Today is marking the 25th anniversary of the first day of operation of Mongolia’s first fully-functioning democratic parliament. On July 20 of 1992, the State Great Khural officially started functioning as a permanent legislature of Mongolia.
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External trade surplus surges
In the first half of 2017, Mongolia traded with 139 countries and total trade turnover reached USD 5.0 billion, of which USD 3.1 billion were made up by exports and USD 1.9 billion, by imports. Total foreign trade turnover increased by USD 1.3 billion, in which, exports increased by USD 913.3 million, and imports, by USD 431.5 million against the same period of 2016.
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Revenue of master budget increases
In the first six months of 2017, total revenue and grants of the General Government Budget amounted to MNT 3,276.5 billion and total expenditure and net lending amounted to MNT 4,017.1 billion, representing a deficit of MNT 740.7 billion.
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India’s leaders congratulate Mongolia’s new president and convey invitation for visit
In separate signed messages, H. E. Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, President of Republic of India and H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India have extended warm felicitations to H.E. Mr. Kh. Battulga on his election to the Office of the President of Mongolia.
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Speaker of Japan’s parliament starts visit, pays courtesy call on President
Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan Tadamori Oshima is paying a visit on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Today, he paid a courtesy call on Kh.Battulga, President of Mongolia.
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New president of Mongolia to live in walking distance from his office, unofficial sources say
Sworn in on July 10, on the threshold of the National Naadam Celebrations, the fifth president of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa has refused to live in the state residence Ikh Tenger alongside Enkhbold Miyegombo, Speaker of Parliament, and Erdenebat Jargaltulga, Prime Minister. For the last 63 years, all of the country’s leaders lived in Ikh Tenger situated on the north side of the Bogd Khan Mountain.
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Rock band “Hurd” to stage charity concert
In times of disaster and nationwide vulnerability due to the raging forest fires throughout the country, one of Mongolia's oldest rock bands “Hurd” is coming to aid like many others. Hurd is staging a concert this Saturday in the central stadium.
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Direct Flights on the Murun-Cheongju Route to Be Launched 34 minutes
Mongolian Vegetable Growers to Receive Incentives 1 hour
National Emergency Management Agency: No Damage Recorded Due to 4.7-Magnitude Earthquake 3 hours
President of Mongolia Meets Mongolian Cadets Studying in the Russian Federation 3 hours
President of Mongolia Lays Wreaths at the "On the Roads of War" Monument 3 hours
Working Group Established to Assess the National Satellite Project of Mongolia 4 hours
ADB and Ulaanbaatar Flour Partner to Support Women Farmers and Wheat Supply Chain 5 hours
Heat Loss in School and Kindergarten Buildings to Be Reduced 5 hours
Green Park to Be Established in Kharkhorin City Under “Billions of Trees” National Movement 21 hours
Ulaanbaatar City to Plant Trees in Eight Locations This Year 21 hours
Artificial Intelligence Used to Analyze Health Screening Results 21 hours
The State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet to Stage "Lambugain Nulims" Opera for the 39th Year 22 hours
Seoul Fashion Road Transforms Deoksugung-gil into a Wondrous Hanbok Runway 22 hours
“IELTS” Test Centre Opens in the National University of Mongolia 22 hours
Mongolia and Canada to Cooperate on Improving the Capacity of Micro Mining Rescue Operation 1 day
Remote Areas in Gobi Region to Be Connected to Fiber Optic Network 1 day
Presidents of Mongolia and Russia Hold Official Meeting 1 day
Seoul in Bloom: A Season of Wonder at the Seoul Spring Festa 1 day
President of Mongolia Arrives in Moscow to Attend the Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1 day
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Awarded the “Friendship Medal” 1 day
Hungarian Museum of Ethnography Preserves 700 Photographic Negatives Taken by László Földes in Mongolia 1 day
Public Service Bureaucracy Index of Mongolia Improves 1 day
Children's Participation in Social Networks to Be Regulated by Law 1 day
Year-Round Children’s Camp to Be Established 1 day
Public Oversight and Participation in Uranium Exploration and Mining Project to Be Ensured 1 day
Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai: All Government Policies Should Be Directed Toward the Wellbeing of Children 1 day
The 10th Our Ocean Conference - A Defining Moment in Global Ocean Governance 2 days
Erdenesuvd Batbayar Departs for India to Compete in Miss World 2025 2 days
Mongolian Men’s Freestyle Wrestling Team Attends Joint Training in Dagestan 2 days
United Airlines Launches Direct Flights on Tokyo-Ulaanbaatar Route 2 days
French Development Agency to Open Its Resident Representative Office in Mongolia 2 days
Project to Establish the Tsagaan Burgastai–Ongi Water Complex and Restore the Ulaan Lake Ecosystem Launches 2 days
Mongolia and Türkiye Exchange Views on Potential Cooperation Under the “White Gold” National Movement 2 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases Over One Ton of Precious Metals in April 2 days
Mongol Script Contest Organized in Irkutsk, Russia 2 days
Mongolia Studies Online Voting Possibilities for Overseas Voters 2 days
Project to Establish the Tsagaan Burgastai–Ongi Water Complex and Restore the Ulaan Lake Ecosystem Launches 3 days
Meet the Mongolian Judokas Competing in the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2025 3 days
Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project to Be Implemented in Mongolia from 2025 to 2030 3 days
Second Consultative Meeting Between the Foreign Ministries of Mongolia and Iran Organized 3 days
Standing Committee on Environment, Food and Agriculture Commits to Supporting COP17 Budget 3 days
ADB President Calls for Collective Action to Solve Complex Challenges Together at 58th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors 3 days
Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project to Be Implemented in Mongolia from 2025 to 2030 3 days
National Audit Office of Mongolia Launches Performance Audit on Water and Sanitation Projects 3 days
Draft Law on Public Procurement to Prioritize Quality-Based Criteria 3 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Leads Group B with Three Consecutive Wins 3 days
Over 350 Students Compete in Robotics Championship 3 days
National Forum of Mongolian Artisans and Craftsmen to Be Held Quadrennially 3 days
Unitel Group Releases Its 2024 Sustainability Report 3 days
Introducing Mongolian Chess Players Competing in the Asian Individual Chess Championships 3 days
ADB Support for Food Security to Reach USD 40 Billion by 2030 4 days
Asian Development Bank's 58th Annual Meeting Commences 4 days
Photostream: The National Quad Cross Championship of Mongolia Held in Khuvsgul Aimag 4 days
Odontuya Saldan: The Interest Rate on Green Loans Should Be Reduced 4 days
Mongolia Sharpens Its Focus on Cybersecurity 4 days
Over Six Hundred Larch Trees Planted 4 days
Over 5,000 Runners Register for the Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025 4 days
Mongolia Finishes Fourth at IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division III 4 days
The First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols to Take Place in Belgium 4 days
Mongolian Judokas Win Five Medals at Dushanbe Grand Slam 4 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia Pays Courtesy Call on the President and Speaker of Parliament of Iceland 4 days
Mongolia and Iceland to Cooperate in Renewable Energy and Green Technology 4 days
President of Mongolia to Attend the Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Meeting on Mongolia's Regional Development Policy 7 days
Przewalski’s Horses to Be Reintroduced to the Numrug National Park of Mongolia 7 days
Mongolian Junior Boxers Win Three Medals at the Asian Boxing Championships 8 days
National Judo Juniors Championship 2025 Taking Place 8 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Thailand in Aviation Training 8 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea on Gas Safety 8 days
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