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Public officials being trained on sustainable growth and green management
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Project, jointly implemented by the Green Growth Policy Planning Department and Clean Technology, Investment and Production Division of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is conducting series of training themed “Green Organizational Management”. The training will continue until the end of May. The training is being carried out in the margin of implementation of Mongolia’s Green Growth Policy and its action plan.  
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Weather forecast until May 25
Slight rainfall is expected in southeastern region on May 21. Winds will get stronger in western parts of western aimags on May 24, reaching 14-16 m/sec and forming dust storms. It will start getting warmer in most regions on May 22.
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"Future Champion" national puppy show approaching
A competition of 3-6 month-old puppies of Mongolian national breeds of dogs is taking place on Saturday, May 20, in the National Park of Ulaanbaatar. The competition is named “Future Champion”. There was a time when Mongolian “Bankhar” watchdogs had been on the brink of extinction. Now there are more than 40 dog shelters that only specialize by this pure national breed of dogs.
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Director S.Sansar creates short film about circle of time
A Mongolian short film called “I am…”, directed by Sansar Sangidorj, is taking over the American audience. The film has been shot in the USA. It narrates about a circle of time and cycle of human life by a story of a boy riding a bicycle across playground, his neighborhood, then through busy streets and highways, and finally through blizzards as he grows old.
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UB Bicycle Parade to call for building more lanes
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IM Power proposes to build power plant near major coal mine in Gobi
On May 18, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat received a delegation headed by Mr Gordon Dickie, Managing Director of IM Power, and Ms Catherine Arnold, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of UK to Mongolia. The guests presented their request to build power plant based on Shivee Ovoo coal deposit. The project would cost around USD 1.2 billion. The power plant can be a reliable energy supplier for southern and eastern region of Mongolia, say the delegates.
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Private sector leaders develop recommendations for presidential candidates at AmCham Monthly Meeting
The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Mongolia hosted its May Monthly Meeting with independent opinion leaders on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Shangri-La Hotel in Ulaanbaatar. The panelists, including Mr. Jargalsaikhan Dambadarjaa, Executive Director of DeFacto Institute; Mr. Sumati Luvsandendev, Director of the Sant Maral Foundation; and Ms. Ashleigh Whelan, Resident Program Director, Asia at the International Republican Institute, participated in an in-depth panel discussion, “Developing Private Sector Recommendations for the Presidential Candidates”.
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Military health check regulation updated
The cabinet approved Wednesday the Regulation on Health Check for Army Recruitment. The regulation is to be pursued for examining and determining physical conditions of candidates to military service for definitive and/or permanent period, military academies, universities, colleges and training, as well as to peacekeeping operations.
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Foreign trade results in more surplus following increased coal price
In the first four months of 2017, Mongolia traded with 127 countries from all over the world and total trade turnover reached USD 3,017.3 million, of which USD 1,899.6 million were made up by exports and USD 1,117.7 million -- by imports. Total foreign trade turnover increased by USD 807.2 million, to be specific, exports increased by USD 552.3 million and imports by USD 254.9 million compared to the same period of the previous year.
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Tax revenue rises by 22.8 percent
In the first 4 months of 2017, total equilibrated revenue and grants of the General Government Budget amounted to MNT 2,094.4 billion and total expenditure and net lending amounted to MNT 2,379.8 billion, representing a deficit of MNT 285.5 billion in the equilibrated balance. The tax revenue reached MNT 1,799.3 billion, showing an increase by MNT 333.8 billion 22.8% compared to the same period of the previous year.
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Money supply slightly increases
According to the report of the Bank of Mongolia (BoM), the money supply (broad money or M2) has reached MNT 12.4 trillion at the end of April 2017, showing an increase by MNT 220.9 billion or 1.8 percent from the previous month and by MNT 1,892.8 billion or 18.0 percent compared with the same period of 2016. At the end of April 2017, the national currency in circulation reached MNT 843.2 billion, up by MNT 45.9 billion or 5.8 percent from the previous month and by MNT 89.1 billion or 12.0 percent compared to the same period of 2016.
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GDP grows by 4.2 percent
GDP by production approach reached MNT 5,726.4 billion at current prices and MNT 3,063.9 billion at 2010 constant price in the first quarter of 2017, up 20.9 percent at current prices and 4.2 percent at constant prices compared to same period of the previous year.
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Exports surge as coal price increases
Some positive changes occurred in Mongolian economy in connection with the 100-120 percent increase in coal price on the global market against the same period of last year, reports the Bank of Mongolia.
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Inflation rate stands at 3.4 percent
The National Statistics Office presented yesterday, May 15, Mongolia’s social and economic indicators as of the end of the fourth month of 2017. The economic highlights were the 1.3 increase in inflation, MNT 285.5 billion of budget deficit, MNT 747 billion of non-performing loans.    Inflation went up by  4.8 percent in the first four months of this year, in specific, by 1.3 percent in April compared to the previous month and 3.4 percent against the same period of last year.
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J.Erdenebat and Wang Yang discuss implementing joint projects
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat and his spouse D.Tungalag were invited to a dinner with Deputy Secretary General of the State Council of China Wang Yang, on May 13. PM J.Erdenebat extended thanks for the warm hospitality of the Government and people of China.
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Mongolian and Hungarian PMs discuss increasing trade turnover, forwarding joint projects
On the sidelines of his participation in the Belt and Road Summit, head of Mongolian Government J.Erdenebat is holding bilateral meetings with leaders of other countries. Today,  May 15, the Premier met with his Hungarian counterpart Victor Orban and discussed about feasibilities to enrich the bilateral cooperation with more economic contents, produce value-added products with mineral and agricultural resources, and to increase the number of Mongolian students to be granted the Hungarian government scholarships.
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Weather forecast until May 20
Rain is expected in northern parts of western and central aimags on May 17, in northern region on May 18, some parts of western aimags and northern parts of central aimags on May 19 . Winds will get stronger in Altai Mountains on May 16, western and central aimags on May 17, reaching 14-16 m/sec, in most regions on May 18, in the Gobi and steppes on May 19, reaching 18-20 m/sec and forming dust and snow storms.
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PM J.Erdenebat holds meetings with Vladimir Putin and other leaders
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat has attended the opening of Belt and Road Summit, wrapping up his visit to the People’s Republic of China. Heads of more than 30 states and leaders of the United Nations, World Bank and International Monetary Fund are taking part in the summit.
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Prime Minister J.Erdenebat and Chinese President Xi Jinping discuss upgrading partnership
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat is paying a visit to the People’s Republic of China. He paid a courtesy call on the Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 12. The sides affirmed mutual interests in upgrading the comprehensive strategic partnership with new contents of cooperation.
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Mongolian and Georgian FMs exchange congratulatory letters on diplomatic anniversary
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties between Mongolia and Georgia, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Ts.Munkh-Orgil exchanged congratulatory letters with his Georgian counterpart Mikheil Janelidze on May 12.
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Three Mongolian National Team Cyclists to Compete for Thai Professional Club 1 hour
Chinggis Khaan Museum, Vatican Apostolic Library Signs MoU 1 hour
Mongolia, India to Advance Strategic Partnership in Digital Development and Innovation 2 hours
State Secretary Pietro Parolin Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 2 hours
President Khurelsukh Meets Pope Leo XIV 2 hours
Mongolia Receives Over 810,000 Tourists 2 hours
Caravan of 120 Camels to Travel from Mankhan to Biysk, Russia 2 hours
Gobi Desert Strictly Protected Area Administration Awarded Altan Gadas Medal 19 hours
National Protected Area Consultation Targets Stronger Ranger System 21 hours
Task Force Formed to Prevent Artificial Price Rise 23 hours
Cabinet Endorses Mongolia’s Accession to Asian Disaster Preparedness Center 1 day
President of Chamber of Deputies of Italy Pays Courtesy Call on Mongolian President 1 day
Mongolia’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach USD 6 Billion 1 day
Fuel Supply Strengthened as December Purchase Orders Confirmed 1 day
Foreign Minister Meets Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy 1 day
President Khurelsukh Presents State Decorations to Mongolian and Italian Citizens 1 day
Netflix’s Reality Show Physical: Asia Brings Global Spotlight to Mongolia 1 day
New Museum Aims to Become Global Center for Buryat Cultural Heritage 1 day
Mongolia Launches AI and Big Data Training Program in Collaboration with Oracle 1 day
Burte Chono 2025 Award Nominees 1 day
Mongolia to Import Over 190,000 Tonnes of Fuel in December 2 days
Cooperation Opportunities Discussed at Mongolia-Italy Business Forum 2 days
Non-Staff Policy Council of Scientists Holds First Meeting 2 days
Mongolia Signals Readiness to Contribute to Global Fight Against Desertification 2 days
Bank of Mongolia Buys 899.5 kg of Precious Metals in November 2 days
FAO Director-General Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 2 days
Interagency Coordination Needed to Strengthen Prevention of Human Trafficking 2 days
Opening of International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists Held 2 days
Mongolia, Italy Establish a Strategic Partnership 3 days
Mongolia and ILO to Cooperate in Promoting Youth Employment 3 days
Immigration Agency Launches AI-Powered Chatbot to Improve Its Services 3 days
Quilted Art Special Exhibition to Open 3 days
Mongolia to Chair CAREC Program in 2026 3 days
Mongolia Highlights COP17 Preparations in Panama 3 days
Mongolia, Russia Agree on Interregional Cooperation Until 2030 3 days
Mongolia to Host Asian Eastern Zonal Men's Volleyball Championship 2026 3 days
Karakorum Ice Festival 2025 Draws International Ice Climbers to Mongolia 3 days
Production of Key Equipment for Mongolia’s Oil Refinery Nears Completion in India 3 days
Mongolia, China Step Up Cooperation on Meat Trade 3 days
Mongolia, Germany Exchange Views on Environmental Cooperation 3 days
Mongolian Judokas Secure Three Medals at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 3 days
‘Mongolian Day’ Investment Forum Highlights New Opportunities 3 days
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Sells 2.4 Million Tons of Coal in November 3 days
Discussing Protection of Critically Endangered Species 3 days
Tamawashi Munkh-Orgil Sets Guinness World Record 3 days
President Sergio Mattarella to Pay State Visit to Mongolia in 2026 3 days
President Khurelsukh Welcomed by President Sergio Mattarella 3 days
Real Estate Brokerage Firms Facilitate MNT 2.25 Trillion in Property Sales in Q3 2025 3 days
President Khurelsukh Paid Tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 4 days
Otgonbaatar Claims MGL-1 Fighting Championship Belt 4 days
Views Exchanged on Infrastructure and Regional Development 4 days
Mongolia, Japan to Expand Cooperation Between Disaster Management Agencies 4 days
New Family Health Center Building Completed in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Gonchigsuren Wins Gold at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 4 days
Ulziisaikhan Luvsandorj Assumes Office as Secretary General of Parliament 4 days
Mongolia, South Korea Celebrate 35 Years of Diplomacy 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
President Khurelsukh Arrives in Italy for State Visit 4 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Departs for Italy on a State Visit 5 days
Enkhriilen Secures Mongolia's Second Silver Medal at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 6 days
Mongolian Judoka Ariunbold Wins Silver at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 6 days
Parliament Approves Five-Year Development Guidelines of Mongolia for 2026-2030 6 days
Investment and Trade Agency Hosts Session to Boost Foreign Investment 6 days
‘Mongolia-UK Infrastructure Forum’ Discusses Digital Construction 7 days
MONTSAME Set to Welcome Korean-language to its Editorial 7 days
Parliament Reviews Amendments to the Tobacco Control Law 7 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to Holy See 7 days
Ministry Urges Restrictions on Mass Celebrations, Sports, and Cultural Events 7 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to Italy 7 days
Mongolia Accelerates Digital Compliance Ahead of 2028 FATF Evaluation 7 days
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