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2025-08-30 11:01:09
State Secretary of Foreign Ministry meets Austrian Ambassador
State Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs D.Davaasuren met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Austria to Mongolia Irene Giner-Reichl in connection with her completion of her diplomatic service. The parties talked about bilateral cooperation, projects to be implemented with soft loan of EUR40 million from Austria within Intergovernmental agreement between Mongolia and Austria on financial cooperation.
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Consumer price index increased nationwide
In May 2017, the national consumer price index across the country increased by 0.5 per cent compared with the previous month, by 4.7per cent compared with the end of previous year and by 3.7per cent compared with the same period of 2016. This change of 3.7 per cent from the same period of the previous year was mainly due to 9.8 per cent increase in prices of transport group (purchase of vehicles increased by 20.8 per cent), 2.1 per cent in food and non-alcoholic beverages group (milk products increased by 13.8 per cent) and 2.7 per cent in prices for clothing, footwear and cloth group. 
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Registered unemployment lowered
At the end of May 2017, Labor and Social Welfare Services Agencies have registered 39.4 thousand job seekers, of which 72.3 per cent unemployed and remaining 27.7 per cent were people employed but looking for a new or extra job. Compared to the same period a year ago, registered unemployment decreased by 15.4 per cent, and by 13.7 per cent compared to a month ago. There are no major differences between registered unemployment by sex, with 51 per cent of women.  
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Altai airport launches new runway
Altai airport under the Civil Aviation Authority in Gobi-Altai aimag, situated in the western part of Mongolia, some 1000 km from Ulaanbaatar, has now new paved runway. The  opening ceremony was held  on 12 June with attendance of Minister of Road and Transport Development D.Ganbat, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority L.Byambasuren, MP Sh.Radnaased, authorities of Gobi-Altai aimag  and other officials. 
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Meal, Ready-to-Eat to be supplied for Mongolian military
“Uuts-1” ready-to-eat packaged meal made from domestic food products is ready for Mongolian military food supply. The nutritious and nourishing meal, which meets international standard and hygienic requirements as well as supports domestic production, has been studied since 2013 to be introduced for military supply and norms of meal were approved by the Defense Minister in 2015. 
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Tsagaan Suvarga Mountain taken under local protection
Tsagaan Suvarga Mountain, located in the territory of Mandakh soum, Dornogobi has been taken into locally protected area (LPA) by classification of natural reserves, with the decision of the Citizens Representative Meeting of Dornogobi aimag.
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Railway wagons assembled in Mongolia
The first ever railway wagons that assembled in Mongolia, were transferred into service on 09 June, with joint efforts by the Ministry of Road and Transport Development, ‘Mongolian Railway” joint venture and private sector. Engineers of the Wagon Repair Department in Zuunkharaa, Selenge aimag noted that the five wagons assembled in Mongolia will serve for 30-32 years, while imported wagons from Russia and China have a useful life of 20-25 years.  
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General agreement of EUR50 million loan from Poland approved
Today, June 9, Parliament approved general agreement on tied aid between Governments of Mongolia and People’s Republic of Poland. Based on agreements during President Ts.Elbegdorj’s visit to Poland in 2013 and intergovernmental meetings, Polish Government decided to provide export loan of EUR50 million to Mongolia in compliance with procedure of tied aid or export loan of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
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Counselling on cultivation being provided during open day event
Open days of food, agriculture and light industry sector are taking place on the Sukhbaatar Square. Crop planting has been made on 450 thousand ha of land nationwide and herders have received 20.6 million heads of offspring, highlighted State Secretary of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry L.Bayartulga in his opening speech. He also noted that within the sector’s policy, several programs will be implemented, including First campaign of Meat and Milk, Mongolian animal, Cashmere, Third Cultivation Campaign and Industrialization 21:100.
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Law on Prosecutor revised
The parliament adopted revised law on Prosecutor, during today’s plenary meeting. The bill, consisting of 8 chapters and 70 articles, was submitted last April. Law on Prosecutor’s office was adopted in 1993 and revised in 2002 and has being amended 8 times since then. The law was needed to be revised to coordinate the law with changes in social relations, judiciary reforms, renewed laws and bills applicable to criminal procedure.  
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Austrian Mongolian Music Festival to bring jazz to UB audience
Austrian Mongolian Music Festival is to take place on June 11-12 in Ulaanbaatar. The Austrian Cultural forum in Beijing organizes the event jointly with the Mongolian State Philharmonic, Goethe Institute, Jazz Club and JazzLab Music Agency. 
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Student police start their activities
The National Police Agency, Ulaanbaatar Tourism Department and Students' Union of Mongolia launched ‘Tourist friendly campaign-2017’ yesterday, June 8. Some 30 students with English language knowledge selected from 125 students of universities and institutes were trained on tourist safety and security, city tour, historical and cultural sightseeing and have started to work as student police and tourist guide, establishing a labor contract with the Police Department of Ulaanbaatar.
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Parliament approves resolution regarding Bank of Mongolia’s loss of MNT3 trillion
A Parliamentary working group revealed that Bank of Mongolia (BoM) has an accumulated loss of MNT3.1 trillion. The working group examined the activities of  BoM in 2012-2016 and concluded that necessary measures have to be taken immediately.  
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A.Bayartsetseg to judge Miss Earth United States 2017
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Miss Earth United States 2017 will be taking place between August 2 and 6 in Washington D.C, United States. And A. Bayartsetseg, also known as “Bela”, was selected as one of the 14 panel judges in the competition.
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Lunch cost for students of special schools to be raised
A mid-day meal cost for per student, who studies in special schools will be increased to MNT2400, starting next September. The Government made this decision yesterday, June 7, considering that nutritious and nourishing meal provision for children,  particularly the children with disabilities, would influence positively their health and would be a vital support for their successful studies. Increase of funding would give a possibility to provide 40-45 per cent of daily nutrition need of children with the lunch.
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26th political party registered
Today 07 June, new the 26th political party of Mongolia named “True and correct” (Unen ba zov) was registered by the State Supreme Court. The court considered the party rule, program, actions to establish the political party, number of its members comply with the Constitution of Mongolia and Political party law.  The new party is entitled to run political activities since its issuance of registration certificate.  The Supreme court assigned the party to work respecting the Constitution and other laws.
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“Yak of Saikhan” festival held at Gurvansaikhan Mountain
‘Yaks of Saikhan- 2017” festival was held on May 27 at Yoliin am (Yol Gorge) of Gurvan Saikhan Mountains in Khankhongor soum of Umnugobi aimag. Some 1500 domestic and 60 foreign travelers and tourists attended the festival, which has been organized since 2012. Herders of five soums took part in the festival with their 500 yaks, competing in yak race and relay competition. Challenges named after soums, contest of best breed yaks and cows, games and contests, presenting customs related to yak entertained the audience. 
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MNT 50.5 billion issued for mortgage in May
The Government and Bank of Mongolia provided financial source of MNT50.5 billion to commercial banks for mortgage loans in May.  722 citizens were granted mortgage from this source. The Bank of Mongolia funded loans of MNT15.9 billion with its primary payments of its mortgage guaranteed bonds while 457 citizens mortgage loans of MNT34.6 billion was financed from the State budget.
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Nightlight Street to be inaugurated in Ulaanbaatar
June 8 will see the opening of a Nightlight Street in Ulaanbaatar, a metropolis with over 1 million people.
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SME boosting subprograms discussed
A discussion on subprojects “Made in Ulaanbaatar” and “Partnership of local industries’ was held at Tuushin hotel. These subprojects put goals to create jobs and improve competitiveness of trade, industries and services through implementing flexible investment and market policy targeted to small and medium enterprises and cooperatives, which run their activities in Ulaanbaatar, supporting producers in cluster, increasing sales of  products with label and mark “Made in Ulaanbaatar” by promoting them.
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Governor-General of Australia to Pay State Visit Mongolia 19 hours
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IFC to Explore Growth Potential of Mongolia’s Cashmere Sector 22 hours
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Favorable Conditions Emerge for Cooperation with Polish Enterprises 22 hours
PM Orders State Secretaries to Lead Anti-Corruption Drive 22 hours
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Thermal, Water Plant Deal Signed with Chinese Partnership 2 days
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Chinese Group Introduces Model Industrial Complex Project 3 days
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PM Receives MWF’s Request to Cooperate in Mental Health Protection 3 days
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PM Meets Ulaanbaatar District and Khoroo Governors 4 days
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Women Entrepreneurs to Solve Shared Challenges 4 days
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AR Technology: Mother Language and Oral Tradition 4 days
Working Group Starts State Loss Compensation Process 5 days
Mongolia Wins 2nd, 3rd, 4th Places at Axe International Festival 5 days
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Public-Private Partnership to Develop 40-Hectare Land 5 days
Mongolia and Indonesia to Closely Cooperate on High-Level Visits 5 days
Over 200 Handicraft Works Showcased at the 'Mongolian Khudrug and Handicrafts Festival' 5 days
World Women Entrepreneurs Forum 2025 Commences 5 days
Hundred Mongolian Youth Participate in “Inspiring the Youth” Event 5 days
Mongolia’s “The MongolZ” Team Wins Esports World Cup 2025 5 days
Mongolia-Venezuela to Cooperate in Mining, Tourism, and Education 5 days
Mongolia, Cambodia to Strengthen Bilateral Relations 5 days
Thirteen Teams Compete in the 'ABU Robocon 2025 Ulaanbaatar' International Tournament 5 days
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IV International Congress of the Mongolian Society of Dermatologists Opens in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Deputy Chair of Mongolia–Singapore Parliamentary Group Meets Senior Minister of State Sim Ann of Singapore 5 days
Scholars Present Research on 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Liberation War 5 days
PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos 8 days
Maral-Erdene Claims Fourth Victory at the Tour of Mongolia 2025 8 days
Tourism Sector Between Mongolia and South Korea Highlighted for Rapid Growth 8 days
Mongolia-Singapore Cooperation to Advance 8 days
FIBA U16 Asia Cup to Be Held in Mongolia 8 days
FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 8 days
US Funding Continues for “Child Protection from Human Trafficking” Project 8 days
E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 9 days
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Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 9 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 9 days
The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway 9 days
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 9 days
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Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 10 days
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Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 10 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 10 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 10 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 10 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 10 days
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