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2023-06-11 07:38:54
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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Triple Increase of Coal Export 13 hours
One Third of Adults Say Their Opinion Reflected in Government Decisions 1 day
UN Presents Three Main Strategic Priorities for Mongolia's Sustainable Development 1 day
Veronique Edith D Verbruggen Highlights Systems Thinking Approaches 1 day
Mongolia Launches E-Commerce Readiness Report at Round Table Meeting 1 day
Ulaanbaatar Dialogue Initiative On Northeast Asian Security to be Held 1 day
Mongolia-Germany Intergovernmental Working Group Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Trade and Economic Forum of CCIs of Mongolia, China and Russia Ongoing 3 days
Mongolia Eyes E-commerce to Diversify Its Economy 3 days
National Workshop on Effective Governance for Sustainable Development Kicks off 3 days
Border Guards Plant 650 Trees 3 days
National Workshop on Effective Governance for Sustainable Development Kicks off 3 days
Reviving Dried Tsoitson Lake After 40 Years 3 days
Decisions Made at the Cabinet Session 3 days
Board of Members' Meeting and International Symposium of AACC 3 days
Finalists Reveal for Global Young Entrepreneurs Pitch Contest 3 days
Enhancing Financial Knowledge for Sustainable Growth in Mongolia 3 days
Export of Goods and Raw Materials Increased by 54.5 Percent 4 days
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Meets Elon Musk Online 4 days
Tulga Reignites Olympic Hope with Bishkek Gold 4 days
Tapan Mishra: The workshop will provide valuable insights into different aspects of governance 4 days
President Received Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See 5 days
"Agri Showcase Tour" Forum to Introduce Agricultural Innovative Products 5 days
Innovation Partnership Forum-2023 5 days
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National Workshop on Effective Governance for Sustainable Development in Mongolia 5 days
Foreign Minister Holds Official Talks with Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See 5 days
Assets of State-owned Companies Increased 2.8 Times in the Last Five Years 6 days
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Pope Francis to Visit Mongolia 6 days
Goal Set to Attain USD 100 Million Worth Trade Turnover 6 days
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The 16th Trade and Economic Forum of CCI’s to be Held 9 days
Photo News | International Children’s Day 9 days
The “5th Children’s Cultural Festival” Held in Germany 9 days
Over 2.6 Million Trees Planted Last Month 9 days
Number of Parliament Members to be Raised to 126 9 days
Study in Russia under "Rosneft" JSC Scholarship Program 9 days
Mongolia-ROK Consultative Meeting in Seoul 9 days
Australia Awards Scholarships to be Granted to 15 Awardees in 2024 9 days
First Tripartite Meeting of Mongolia, Republic of Korea and USA Held 11 days
Mongolian and Kyrgyz Banks to Cooperate in Digital Transition 11 days
President Receives Kyrgyz Foreign Minister 11 days
Yanjindulam Receives International Grand-Prix Award 12 days
Foreign Minister Holds Official Talks with Her Kyrgyz Counterpart 12 days
Enhancing Healthcare Accessibility: Inauguration of the Burn Center 12 days
Development Bank Raises USD 75.0 Million by Issuing Private Bonds 12 days
Preference for Physical Copies Among Readers 12 days
Mongolia to Increase the Number of Female Peacekeepers to 15 Percent 12 days
Terunofuji Gan-Erdene Captures His 8th Emperor’s Cup 12 days
XacBank Goes Public 12 days
President Receives the WHO Representative 12 days
Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Pays Official Visit to Mongolia 12 days
Construction of Cross-Border Railway to Double Exports Begins 13 days
Mongolia successfully hosts the Asian Physics Olympiad 13 days
U. Khurelsukh: The Government Shall Establish Favorable Condition for the Well-Being of Women at Border 13 days
Glorious! Powerlifter Orgilbold Crowned World Champion for Second Time 13 days
Mongolia-Kazakhstan Intergovernmental Commission Meeting Held 13 days
PM Holds Discussion with Arts and Culture Sector Employees 13 days
Environmental and Green Development Cooperation to be Intensified 13 days
Final Results of APhO-2023 Summed Up 14 days
Enhancing Tourism and Trade: Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Forge Partnership 15 days
World Leaders in Liver Transplantation Meeting in Ulaanbaatar 16 days
Photo News | Montage - Boundaries between Virtuality and Reality 16 days
Goverment Pays Special Attention on Revival of Industrialization 16 days
The Government Funds Information Made Open 16 days
Foreign Minister Meets Her Saudi Counterpart 16 days
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