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2025-06-20 15:54:38
A project to reduce green house gas emission in construction sector
Yesterday, May 10, launch and inception workshop of The Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMA) in the construction sector in Mongolia project was held. During the workshop, the project goals, strategy and expectations were introduced and experts discussed about development and implementation of mitigation actions and creating measuring, reporting and verification system for NAMA.
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Innovation development policy and strategy discussed
National Forum on Innovation was held on May 10 at the State House. The event is a part of  Mongolian Innovation Week-2017, which is being been organized by The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, Ulaanbaatar City Department of Industry and Innovation, Mongolian Foundation for Science and Technology and the Mongolia University of Science and Technology on May 8 to 14.
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Mongolian citizens in Poland to be insured to get pension
Yesterday, May 10, in its regular meeting, the cabinet backed draft intergovernmental agreement of Mongolia and Republic of Poland on Social Protection and entitled Minister N.Nomtoibayar to sign the agreement, if the relevant Standing Committee of Parliament supports it.   Mongolian citizens, who reside in Poland, purchase short term social insurance that allows them to get benefits related to health and employment. However, there is no legal basis that enables Mongolians to register for pension insurance and to be repaid when they return to motherland or get a pension when they are retired.
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Justice Minister visits Inner Mongolia
Member of Parliament and Minister of Justice and Home Affairs S.Byambatsogt has paid a visit to the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of People’s Republic of China. The Minister visited the Headquarter of Public Security Department in Hohhot city, its General office of Network Security, General Office of Science and Technique Information and Customs Office of Police Department of Hohhot city. 
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MCC compact under preparation for approval in 2018
A delegation from the U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) visited Mongolia on May 08-09 and discussed with Mongolian relevant officials on progress in developing an MCC compact with the government of Mongolia to prepare for approval in 2018. During their visit, the U.S. delegation led by Fatema Z. Sumar, Regional Deputy Vice President for Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Latin America, met with senior Mongolian government officials – including Minister of Foreign Affairs Ts.Munkh-Orgil, Minister of Environment and Tourism D.Oyunkhorol, Deputy Minister of Finance Kh.Bulgantuya, and Ulaanbaatar City Mayor S. Batbold. 
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High tech pavement binder to be applied in road repair
'Smart Ulaanbaatar' sub-commission has decided to use high tech pavement binders or Nano Bitumen for repairing roads of the capital. Nano bitumen has several advantages, such as highly viscous to all kinds of materials, applicable in any weather conditions, particularly extreme conditions and easy to use.   High tech pavement binders is 50-60 per cent cheaper than traditional technology and help to take shorter time in repair works and allows traffic movement as soon as the repair is completed.
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150 thousand Government securities traded
Today, May 09, the primary market trading of Government securities was conducted and 150.000 units of securities were supplied in accordance with the amount, announced by the Finance Ministry. The Mongolian Stock Exchange received orders to buy 232.929 units from 52-week Government securities with annual interest rate of 14.670 per cent or valued at MNT20.3 billion and 175.452 units from 104-week Government securities with annual interest rate of 15.995 per cent or valued at MNT17.5 billion. 
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World War II heroes honored on the occasion of Victory Day
Today, May 09, ceremonies to pay respect to the heroes of the war were held at the Monument of Soviet Soldiers on the Zaisan Hill and the Monument of Marshal of the Soviet Union G.K.Zhukov in Ulaanbaatar, dedicated to the 72th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War.  Representatives from the Ministry of Defense, General Staff of the Armed Forces and Embassies of Russian Federation, Belarus and Kazakhstan in Mongolia and Mongolian and Russian citizens took part in the ceremonies.
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Justice Minister paying working visit to China
Member of Parliament and Minister of Justice and Home Affairs S.Byambatsogt is paying a working visit to the People’s Republic of China on May 8-12. Within the visit, an action plan of cooperation in 2017-2021 between the Minister of Justice and Home Affairs of Mongolia and Ministry of Public Security of China was signed.
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MPs pay visit to Canada
Parliamentary delegation, composed of Mongolia and Canada parliamentary group Head MP B.Saranchimeg, MP Z.Narantuya and Chairwoman of Foreign Relations Department of Parliament Office Sh.Narantuya visited Canada on May 1-5.
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Red-listed tree planted in Dundgobi province
A very rare 'tooroi tree' registered in the Red Book of Mongolia have been planted in Dundgobi aimag for the first time, with an initiative of NAB Group director B.Amarsanaa. Though tooroi, one of the species of populous tree is a Gobi desert plant, it does not grow in Dundgobi aimag.  “- We planted 60 tooroi trees. The tree needs a lot of watering. If these trees accustom to soil and grows well, we will plant more next year” said Mr.B.Amarsanaa. The trees will grow edging foothill of the Bor Ovoo Hill, in a park of Mandalgobi city. The tree seedlings were brought from the Alxa League (Alshaa aimag) of Inner Mongolia, autonomous region of PRC, where a forest of tooroi grows, attracting hundreds of tourists.
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Vietnamese Vice President pays courtesy call on Parliament Speaker
Today, May 8, Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, who is paying an official visit to Mongolia, paid a courtesy call on Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold, talking about bilateral relations and cooperation between Mongolia and Vietnam.  Speaker M.Enkhbold expressed his confidence that the visit would give important influence to strengthen traditional friendly relations and sustain the frequency of political talks. He highlighted the significance of inter-parliament cooperation to the relationship of the countries, expressing his content with widened relations between friendship groups in the parliaments, standing committees and Parliamentary offices of the two countries. 
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Unused lands being confiscated
Licenses for lands, which have not been used for their targeted purpose or abandoned, are being cancelled in Khentii aimag. Governor of Kherlen soum, Khentii aimag center, Ts.Iderbat is taking measures to put land into circulation and raise local budget revenue by selling the lands at auctions. The soum has licensed crop land of 34.6 thousand ha and 1000 ha of land at the Dulaanii Engher site was sold at auctions, raising the local budget by MNT79 million.
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OSCE observers to start their mission by end of May
Long-term observers of Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, (ODIHR), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) will come to Mongolia by the end of this month for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 26. They will observe election campaign, electoral process, way of solving complaints and petitions and activities of media organizations during the election.
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Feasibility study of ‘Coal to Synthetic natural gas’ complex is ready
A feasibility study of ‘Coal to Synthetic natural gas’ project was developed by Wuhuan Engineering company of the People’s Republic of China. Today, May 5, the work was officially handed over to the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry of Mongolia. ‘Coal to Synthetic natural gas’ project is one of subcomponents of Mining Infrastructure Investment Support Project, financed by the World Bank soft loan.
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Promotion of formula milk to be restricted
Today, May 05, Parliament made its first hearing of bill on Infant food and food products at its plenary meeting. Feeding infants up to 3 years old with mother’s breast milk ensures babies to grow up healthy. However, babies have to be fed with imitation milk when the mother cannot feed her baby. The bill aims to regulate the use of breast-milk substitutes, including infant formula, depending on babies' needs with doctor’s advice, said MP Ts.Tsogzolmaa.
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Mongolian model walks runway at Vietnam International Fashion Week
Mongolian photo model and Miss B.Gunzaya participated in a Vietnam International Fashion Week on April 25-28 in Ho Chi Minh City. She presented works by French designer Patrick Pem and Mongolian Fashion House “O Couture”. During the fashion week, over 20 collections by more than 20 international and domestic designers, including those from France, Australia, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Israel were presented by top models from South Korea, France, Russia and Vietnam.
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MNT 23.9 billion invested for mortgage loan funding
By the end of April 2017, Bank of Mongolia invested a total of MNT23.9 billion for financing of mortgage loan program to commercial banks. Mortgage loans were granted to 383 borrowers in Ulaanbaatar and 322 in rural area. According to a renewed regulation of mortgage funding, BoM finances mortgage loans every month with repayments of bond principal and coupon, which are guaranteed by mortgage.
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Parliament cancelled its decision to pass big projects' sales income through Mongolian banks
The second clause of Parliamentary resolution number 29, which indicated to raise state currency reserve by passing sales income of big projects with foreign investment through accounts of Mongolian banks, was cancelled during yesterday’s (May 4) plenary session of the Parliament. 65.5 per cent or 36 MPs out of the attended 55 backed to cancel the clause. On April 14, parliament approved amendments to the 2017 state budget and other following laws and resolutions, which included resolution number 29. The Budgetary standing committee of Parliament developed a draft resolution to cancel the clause, in a request by Finance Minister, because it has caused difficult condition to implement joint program with the International Monetary Fund.
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Raft on Selenge River is serving for shortcut
A raft started to serve people on the Selenge River in Teel bag of Khutag-Undur soum, Bulgan aimag. In request of some herders, who reside in Atsad of Teel bag, on the opposite side of the river, the soum authorities made a decision to operate the raft with scheduled time from 07 a.m to 10 p.m, appointing two men in charge of operation. The raft allows Teel bag citizens to travel to the soum center directly as well as travelers to Bayan-Agt soum or Khanui spring resort to take a shortcut to main road, in route of Khuvsgul aimag.
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Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 26 minutes
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 4 hours
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 5 hours
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 22 hours
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 1 day
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 1 day
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 2 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 2 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 2 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 3 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 3 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 3 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 3 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 4 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 4 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 4 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 4 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 4 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 4 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 5 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 7 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 7 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 7 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 7 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 7 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 7 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 7 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 7 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 7 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 7 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 7 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 8 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 8 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 8 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 8 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 8 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 8 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 8 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 8 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 8 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 8 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 9 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 10 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 10 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 10 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 10 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 10 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 10 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 10 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 10 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 10 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 11 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 11 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 11 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 11 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 11 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 11 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 11 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 11 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 11 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 11 days
This Week in Mongolia 11 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 14 days
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