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2025-12-09 00:15:25
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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'Moon Dance' Wins Bronze at World Championship Formation Standard 2025 7 hours
Ulaanbaatar Expands Private-Sector Cooperation as Major Projects Advance 7 hours
Mongolia, UNIDO Establish Country Programme Document 9 hours
Mongolia Expresses Committed Support for OSCE Values, Principles 12 hours
OSCE Welcomes Mongolia’s Progress on Press Freedom 12 hours
PM Reviews Preparations for UNCCD COP17 13 hours
'Khuree Tsam-108' Exhibition Opened in Mexico 13 hours
Ambassador Choi Jin Won: 'We Will Support the Korean-Language Editorial Desk' 13 hours
PCA to Cooperate on Training of Mongolian Lawyers in Specialized Legal Fields 14 hours
Mongolia, Austria Pledge to Deepen Cooperation 14 hours
This Week in Mongolia 14 hours
Ulaanbaatar to Clear Around 600 Land Plots in Dambadarjaa in 2026 14 hours
Mongolia, OSCE to Expand Cooperation on Inclusion of National Minorities 14 hours
Ulaanbaatar City Council Approves 2026 Budget 14 hours
President Khurelsukh Congratulates MMA fighter Enkh-Orgil On his win 1 day
Enkh-Orgil Becomes ONE Championship World Champion 1 day
Two Mongolian Localities Join UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities 3 days
Disinfection Begins at 182 Schools in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Cultural and Diplomatic Events Highlight 50 Years of Mongolia–Mexico Relations 3 days
Portable Ultrasound and Fetal Heart Monitors Delivered to Remote Health Centers 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Removes Fences and Structures to Expand Green Spaces 3 days
Morin Khuur Orchestra Performs in Rome 3 days
Three Mongolian National Team Cyclists to Compete for Thai Professional Club 4 days
Chinggis Khaan Museum, Vatican Apostolic Library Sign MoU 4 days
Mongolia, India to Advance Strategic Partnership in Digital Development and Innovation 4 days
State Secretary Pietro Parolin Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 4 days
President Khurelsukh Meets Pope Leo XIV 4 days
Mongolia Receives Over 810,000 Tourists 4 days
Caravan of 120 Camels to Travel from Mankhan to Biysk, Russia 4 days
Gobi Desert Strictly Protected Area Administration Awarded Altan Gadas Medal 4 days
National Protected Area Consultation Targets Stronger Ranger System 4 days
Task Force Formed to Prevent Artificial Price Rise 4 days
Cabinet Endorses Mongolia’s Accession to Asian Disaster Preparedness Center 5 days
President of Chamber of Deputies of Italy Pays Courtesy Call on Mongolian President 5 days
Mongolia’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach USD 6 Billion 5 days
Fuel Supply Strengthened as December Purchase Orders Confirmed 5 days
Foreign Minister Meets Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy 5 days
President Khurelsukh Presents State Decorations to Mongolian and Italian Citizens 5 days
Netflix’s Reality Show Physical: Asia Brings Global Spotlight to Mongolia 5 days
New Museum Aims to Become Global Center for Buryat Cultural Heritage 5 days
Mongolia Launches AI and Big Data Training Program in Collaboration with Oracle 5 days
Burte Chono 2025 Award Nominees 5 days
Mongolia to Import Over 190,000 Tonnes of Fuel in December 6 days
Cooperation Opportunities Discussed at Mongolia-Italy Business Forum 6 days
Non-Staff Policy Council of Scientists Holds First Meeting 6 days
Mongolia Signals Readiness to Contribute to Global Fight Against Desertification 6 days
Bank of Mongolia Buys 899.5 kg of Precious Metals in November 6 days
FAO Director-General Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 6 days
Interagency Coordination Needed to Strengthen Prevention of Human Trafficking 6 days
Opening of International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists Held 6 days
Mongolia, Italy Establish a Strategic Partnership 6 days
Mongolia and ILO to Cooperate in Promoting Youth Employment 6 days
Immigration Agency Launches AI-Powered Chatbot to Improve Its Services 6 days
Quilted Art Special Exhibition to Open 6 days
Mongolia to Chair CAREC Program in 2026 6 days
Mongolia Highlights COP17 Preparations in Panama 6 days
Mongolia, Russia Agree on Interregional Cooperation Until 2030 6 days
Mongolia to Host Asian Eastern Zonal Men's Volleyball Championship 2026 6 days
Karakorum Ice Festival 2025 Draws International Ice Climbers to Mongolia 7 days
Production of Key Equipment for Mongolia’s Oil Refinery Nears Completion in India 7 days
Mongolia, China Step Up Cooperation on Meat Trade 7 days
Mongolia, Germany Exchange Views on Environmental Cooperation 7 days
Mongolian Judokas Secure Three Medals at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 7 days
‘Mongolian Day’ Investment Forum Highlights New Opportunities 7 days
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Sells 2.4 Million Tons of Coal in November 7 days
Discussing Protection of Critically Endangered Species 7 days
Tamawashi Munkh-Orgil Sets Guinness World Record 7 days
President Sergio Mattarella to Pay State Visit to Mongolia in 2026 7 days
President Khurelsukh Welcomed by President Sergio Mattarella 7 days
Real Estate Brokerage Firms Facilitate MNT 2.25 Trillion in Property Sales in Q3 2025 7 days
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