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Arslan Rinchin awarded Sasakawa Health Prize
Scientist from Mongolia Arslan Rinchin has been awarded the Sasakawa Health Prize according to a decision of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO). Mongolian Minister of Health A.Tsogtsetseg accepted the award, on behalf of R.Arslan, during the 70th World Health Assembly.
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Mongolian judo team follows Japan and S.Korea by medal count
Members of Mongolian national team of judo has won one gold, three silver and five bronze medals at the Asian Judo Championships 2017, commenced on May 26 in Hong Kong. 18 judokas represented Mongolia at the championships, which attracted a total of 244 wrestlers from 29 countries.
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Deputy PM U.Khurelsukh becomes Asian Champion for disaster risk reduction
The Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, H.E. U. Khurelsukh was recognized as an Asian Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction on May 26 at the Global Platform in Mexico. H.E. U. Khurelsukh received the award from United Nations Secretary General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction Mr Robert Glasser for his consistent passion, commitment and achievement on the issue.
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Mongolian judo teams grab silver medals at continental championships
Mongolian national male and female judo teams have won silver medals at the Asian Judo Championships 2017, held in Hong Kong. Team championships has been carried out for the fifth year, and Mongolian women’s team always made the finals.
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Oyu Tolgoi announces first quarter performance update
Oyu Tolgoi announced Monday an update on its performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. HIGHLIGHTS are:
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Ch.Azzaya wins silver from Asian Women’s Judo Championships
Mongolian judoka Ch.Azzaya lost the bout for gold in 52 kg category of the Asian Women’s Championships 2017 and grabbed silver medal. Her rival for the final bout was Ai Shishime of Japan, who won the bout by Wazari in extra time.
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M.Urantsetseg becomes Asian champion for the second time
Urantsetseg Munkhbat (48 kg) won her second gold medal from the Women’s Judo Asian Championships, having defeated G.Otgontsetseg of Kazakhstan in the final bout.
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Weather forecast until May 31
Rain is expected in some parts of central and eastern region on May 27, some parts of eastern aimags on May 28, Altai, Khangai, Khentii mountains on May 29. Winds will get stronger in most regions on May 27 and in the Gobi and steppes on May 28, reaching 18-20 m/sec and forming dust storms.
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Mongolia has potential to lead the region in renewable energy production
Dr.  Enebish Namjil is a professor at the National University of Mongolia.  He worked as administrator for the Darkhan Solar Plant Project (10MW) which commissioned its full operations on January 19, 2017 in Khongor Soum of Darkhan-Uul Aimag.  Dr. Enebish spoke with the Mongol Messenger during his participation in the 8th National Renewable Energy Forum and shared his thoughts on Mongolia's capability to utilize renewable energy.  
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Ambassador to Georgia presents letter of credence
Ambassador of Mongolia to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr L.Battulga presented his diplomatic credentials to President of Georgia, Mr Giorgi Margvelashvili, on May 24 as a non-resident Ambassador to Georgia.  
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May 26 events
Following events are expected on Friday:
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Regional Cooperative Agreement on Nuclear Science backed
The cabinet of ministers approved the 2017 Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific on May 24. The agreement’s main purpose is facilitating the possibilities for exchange of technologies, human resource capacity-building, determining need for nuclear technology, introducing some areas to nuclear technology, promoting sustainable development and conducting joint studies.
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May 25 events
Following events are expected on Thursday:
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State hospital working to reduce number of patients going abroad for medical care
The State Third Hospital has reduced the number of untreatable diseases in Mongolia by offering treatment for arrhythmia and latest versions of cerebral surgeries. On May 24, State Secretary for Health D.Ochirbat visited the hospital. He got acquainted with the operations of the hospital, workload for physicians and various departments and listened to the workers and patients expressing their opinions on problems facing Mongolia’s health sector nowadays, and gave some directions. 
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May 24 events
Following events are expected on Thursday:
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Mongolian and German health ministers pledge cooperation in training physicians
On the sidelines of her attendance in the 70th World Health Assembly, being held in Geneva, Minister of Health A.Tsogtsetseg met with her German counterpart Hermann Grohe and exchanged opinions on bilateral cooperation.   The dignitaries agreed on resuming annual consultative meetings of health to be hosted by both countries in turns.
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Mongolian volleyball team loses to S.Koreans in close game
The final of a section of the East Asian Volleyball Championships was between the teams of Mongolia and South Korea on Monday. The Mongolian team was defeated by 2:3 in a very close match, and was qualified for the semi-final. Mongolia’s first rival in the semi-final will be Japan. In Section A, South Korea is to play against Macao, which Mongolia clean swept by 3:0 in the first match.
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Weather forecast until May 27
Slight rainfall is expected in northern parts of eastern aimags on May 23, and in northern parts of western and central aimags on May 26. Winds will get stronger in Altai Mountains on May 25 and in western region on May 26, reaching 12-14 m/sec and forming dust storms. It will get warmer.
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Mongolian delegates offer to host Open Government Partnership Forum at home
Mongolian and Sri Lankan officials have exchanged views on actions being taken in frames of the Open Government Partnership, during the visit of a Mongolian delegation, led by the head of Cabinet Secretariat, Mr J.Munkhbat, to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. On the sidelines of the visit, the Mongolian delegation met with the authorities of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Local Government and Provincial Councils, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Agency of Information and Communication Technology, and representatives of civil societies.
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Ambassador of Israel presents letter of credence
The new Ambassador of Israel to Mongolia, Mr Zvi Heifetz presented his credentials to the President of Mongolia, Mr Ts.Elbegdorj on May 22. The latter received the ambassador for a bilateral meeting. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Mr Heifetz said, while noting that Mongolia-Israel relations and cooperation have been prospering for the past 26 years, he will be putting efforts in promoting the developing of this partnership in the future.
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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 3 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 4 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 4 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” 5 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 6 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 6 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 6 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 6 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 9 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 11 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 12 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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