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2025-11-06 06:44:05
Preparations Underway to List Erdenes Tavantolgoi on Stock Exchange
As part of preparations to transform Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC into a publicly listed company and trade its shares on the stock exchange, the Government Media and Public Relations Department reported that the terms of reference for selecting an independent auditor to review the company’s operations over the past three years have been developed, and an open tender will be announced.  
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Ulaanbaatar Partners with Korean Experts to Address Addiction, Mental Health Issues
Head of the Social Policy Department of the Governor’s Office of the Capital City (GOCC) Sh. Ankhmaa has received representatives from the Korean Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and the Department of Psychiatry at Seoul National University Hospital.
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GeneXpert Diagnostic System Introduced to Rural and District Hospitals
Portable digital X-ray devices powered by artificial intelligence for diagnosing tuberculosis were handed over to soum health centers, rural general hospitals, and district general hospitals on November 4, 2025.
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KITE Mongolia Marks 5 Years of Impact with Social Innovation Week 2025
KITE Mongolia LLC successfully concluded Social Innovation Week 2025 (SIW 2025), celebrating its 5th anniversary as Mongolia’s leading platform for advancing social innovation, sustainable development, and startup ecosystem growth. On October 27-28, 2025, the event convened government agencies, international partners, investors, and startups to exchange knowledge, shape collaboration, and accelerate innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Government Plans to Expand Fuel Reserve
Mongolia currently has fuel storage facilities with a total capacity of 440,000 tons, equivalent to about one month’s national consumption, according to the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources. Under the government’s action plan, new fuel storage facilities will be established to enable the country to store petroleum products for three to six months.
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Travel Note: Changing Face of the Gobi
The Gobi is not merely a stretch of empty plain. It is a living expanse—home to wildlife, endless horizons, and the unseen caravan of Mongolia’s economy. Traveling from Ulaanbaatar across this rugged terrain, Montsame journalist Ooluun Batbayar documents her travel through the Gobi and the lives it sustains, from the free-range animals on the steppe to the trucks that fuel the nation.
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'Green Jobs Through Clean Technology' Programme Commences in Mongolia
The national programme titled “Promoting Cleantech Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Green Jobs in Mongolia” (GCIP Mongolia) was officially launched on November 3, 2025.
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'Mongolian Pride' Cultural Creativity Month to Be Marked Nationwide in November
The Cultural and Arts Authority, an implementing agency of the Government of Mongolia, has announced that November 2025 will be marked nationwide as the "Mongolian Pride" Cultural Creativity Month. The initiative aims to put a spotlight on historic dates, the achievements of national figures, and the value of creative thinking through public awareness and engagement activities among citizens, especially children and youth.
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Mongolian Government and Rio Tinto Agree to Reduce Loan Interest Rate for Oyu Tolgoi Project
As a result of the talks, the parties reached an agreement to lower the loan interest rate, and a protocol confirming this was signed by Javkhlan Bold, Minister of Finance, who heads the negotiation, and Tim Wilcox, Managing Director of Business Development at the Rio Tinto Group.
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The Government of Mongolia, Rio Tinto Agree to Negotiation Protocol
On the first day of negotiations between the Government working group, established by the Prime Minister’s order, and the authorized working group of the Rio Tinto Group, the parties reached agreement on certain issues and signed a protocol.
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Government of Mongolia Starts Negotiations with Rio Tinto over Oyu Tolgoi Interest Rate
The Government of Mongolia has launched negotiations today to reduce the interest rate on the Oyu Tolgoi project loan.
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President Xi in a letter commended President Khurelsukh for their recent meeting
President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping sent a letter to President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, highlighting the fruitful results of their recent meetings held in Tianjin and Beijing.
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MIAT Expands Network with New Direct Flights to Singapore
MIAT Mongolian Airlines will operate its inaugural flight on the Ulaanbaatar–Singapore route on November 4, 2025. The airline announced that it is ready to launch the new international flight route during a regular briefing of the Minister of Road and Transport on October 27.
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Etched in Time: Where No Pattern Is Ever Repeated
We spoke with Amirdaabazar Gavaa, who has inherited and spread the nationally acclaimed Uyanga Design ger and promoted Mongol ornaments and patterns to the world.
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Mongolian Team Wins 29 Medals at Asian Sport Stacking Championships
The WSSA 2025 Asian Sport Stacking Championships took place on October 24-26, 2025, in Dalian, China, with the Mongolian team winning a total of 29 medals.
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Mongolia to Collaborate with China, South Korea and the UN to Tackle Increasing Yellow Dust Storms
Mongolia has agreed to join forces with the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, and the United Nations to combat the rising frequency of yellow dust storms in recent years. Sandstorms originating from Mongolia’s desertified areas have reached air-quality and heat-stress levels in China and South Korea, making this issue one of urgent regional concern.
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Prime Minister Zandanshatar Presents MP Enkhbayar for Appointment as Minister of Justice and Home Affairs
 Prime Minister of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav has presented to the State Great Khural his decision to appoint Member of Parliament Enkhbayar Battumur as Member of Cabinet and Minister of Justice and Home Affairs, in accordance with Article 39, Section 4 of the Constitution of Mongolia and Article 23, Article 1.2 of the Law on the Government of Mongolia.
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Foreign Ministry State Secretary Meets with UN ESCAP Deputy Executive Secretary
On October 22, 2025, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Munkhtushig Lhanaajav received Deputy Executive Secretary for Partnership and Coordination of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) Hirohito Toda.
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Bayankhoshuu Sub-Center Development Shows Steady Progress
According to officials, infrastructure development within the Bayankhoshuu sub-center has reached 96 percent completion. To date, a 20-unit mixed-use residential building, a kindergarten with capacity for 240 children, a business incubator center, a 50-unit apartment building, and a 35/10 kV substation have been commissioned. Flood protection embankments and landscaping works are complete, while the development of a 2.4-hectare public park is 91 percent finished.
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Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur
The Chief Architect added that 85 land plots are affected by the project, of which around 40 have already been cleared. “Studies show that wetland soil releases twice as much oxygen as forested areas. Since the Nogoon Nuur area has marshy soil, it is highly suitable for developing an artificial lake and green park.”
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Preparations Underway to List Erdenes Tavantolgoi on Stock Exchange 14 hours
Ulaanbaatar Partners with Korean Experts to Address Addiction, Mental Health Issues 16 hours
Healthcare Workers to Launch Nationwide Strike on November 13 20 hours
Mongolia, ADB Sign USD 475 Million Financing Agreement to Advance Inclusive Development 20 hours
Design Completed for 78.5-km New Bicycle Lanes to Be Built in 2026 20 hours
GeneXpert Diagnostic System Introduced to Rural and District Hospitals 20 hours
First Day of World Championships: Mongolian Judokas Win Five Medals 21 hours
Germany to Provide Military Training Assistance to Mongolia Under New Defense Agreement 21 hours
IX Mongolia-China-Russia Tourism Ministerial Meeting to Be Held 21 hours
Chingeltei District Opens Central Facility for Sorted Waste Management 21 hours
Mongolian Citizens in South Korea Access 451 Public Services through ‘KHURDAN’ Centers 21 hours
B. Ganzorig Wins Two Gold Medals at Traditional Archery World Cup 21 hours
KITE Mongolia Marks 5 Years of Impact with Social Innovation Week 2025 21 hours
Canadian Ambassador Begins Tenure in Mongolia 1 day
Government Plans to Expand Fuel Reserve 1 day
Cuba's Ambassador Jorge Rodríguez Concludes Diplomatic Mission in Mongolia 1 day
Mongolian Youth Showcase Talent at Silk Road International Children’s Festival 1 day
Travel Note: Changing Face of the Gobi 1 day
Smart Parking Lots to Be Built at 50 Public Locations in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Democratic Party Proposes Setting State Great Khural Members’ Salaries at National Average Wage 1 day
Adilbish: ‘Gender-Responsive Policies Must Move Toward Concrete Action’ 1 day
Teachers’ Strike Ends as Pay Agreement Reached 1 day
‘Mongolian Calligrapher 2025’ International Competition Opens for Foreign Participants 1 day
Experts Convene to Discuss ‘White Gold - 2025’ Strategy, Next Steps 1 day
'Green Jobs Through Clean Technology' Programme Commences in Mongolia 1 day
Mongolia Tops Standard Chess Rankings at 19th Asian Schools Championship 3 days
'Mongolian Pride' Cultural Creativity Month to Be Marked Nationwide in November 3 days
'Burte Chono 2025' Mongolia’s Top Sports Awards Ceremony Set for December 10 3 days
Germany Commits EUR 43.1 Million to Support Mongolia’s Strategic Development Goals 3 days
Citizens Reporting Traffic Violations to Receive Monetary Rewards 3 days
President Khurelsukh Inspects Progress of ‘White Gold’ Program in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 3 days
PM Zandanshatar Reviews Construction Progress of Oil Refinery Project 3 days
Mongolian Team Ranked Sixth at Fire and Rescue Sport World Championship 3 days
102-km Dam Canal to Be Expanded with Financing from World Bank 3 days
Mongolian Government and Rio Tinto Agree to Reduce Loan Interest Rate for Oyu Tolgoi Project 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
S&P Upgrades Mongolia’s Rating to ‘BB-’ with Stable Outlook 6 days
Ulaanbaatar Signs Agreement with Korea Air Cleaning Association to Improve City’s Air Quality 6 days
Mongolian Firefighters Equipped with 42-Meter Aerial Ladder Trucks 6 days
Study Finds Young Mongols Value Flexible Hours, Work Environment Over Pay 6 days
Mongolia and UK Conduct Joint Study on Cybersecurity Risks 6 days
Mongolian Jaw Harp Artists Impress Global Audience in Japan 6 days
Mongolia Joins FAO Effort to Improve Soil Mapping for Farmland 6 days
Embassy of Japan honors Soprano Yumi Okuyama for Bridging Japan-Mongolia Relations 6 days
Türkiye - Mongolia Ties Highlighted at 102nd Republic Anniversary Reception 6 days
The Government of Mongolia, Rio Tinto Agree to Negotiation Protocol 6 days
Government of Mongolia Starts Negotiations with Rio Tinto over Oyu Tolgoi Interest Rate 6 days
'Earth of Healing' Exhibition Celebrates Mongolia-Germany Relations 7 days
Hunnu City Power Infrastructure Nears Completion 7 days
Government Forms a Task Force to Improve Housing Access for Teachers and Doctors 7 days
Mongolian Juniors Secure Two World Titles at World Youth Draughts Championship 7 days
Mongolia Commissions 53 New Factories as Part of ‘Food Revolution’ Plan 7 days
Government Moves Forward to Revise Family Law 7 days
Mongolian Athletes Win Five Medals in Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, and Freestyle Wrestling at Asian Youth Games 7 days
President Xi in a letter commended President Khurelsukh for their recent meeting 7 days
MIAT Expands Network with New Direct Flights to Singapore 7 days
Swimmer Erkhes Enkhtur Wins Silver Medal at Asian Youth Games 8 days
UN Representatives Plant Trees on COP17 Project Site 8 days
South Korean commerce takes peak at Mongolian Brands 8 days
World Bank to Assist Mongolia in COP17 Preparations 8 days
‘Mongol Studies in Canada: Conversations Across Boundless Steppe’ Forum Held in Ottawa 8 days
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Cultural Event in Prague Showcasing National Art 9 days
Mongolia and Germany to Hold Negotiations on Development Cooperation 9 days
Mongolia, UNCCD Secretariat Join Efforts to Promote Country Ahead of COP17 9 days
Etched in Time: Where No Pattern Is Ever Repeated 9 days
Mongolian Team Wins 29 Medals at Asian Sport Stacking Championships 10 days
Ulaanbaatar Signs Public-Private Partnership Agreement for Waste-to-Energy Plant 10 days
Central Laboratory Now Able to Detect 70 Types of Heavy Metals Across Mongolia 10 days
Team Mongolia Stands 23rd at III Asian Youth Games 10 days
‘Youth in Diplomacy’ Event Organized in Commemoration of 80th Anniversary of UN 10 days
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