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2025-09-21 09:06:44
IMF Executive Board approves USD79.1 million disbursement
On December 15, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the first and second reviews of Mongolia’s performance under the program supported by a three-year extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Completion of the review enables Mongolia to draw the equivalent of SDR 55.912 million (about USD 79.1 million), bringing total disbursements under the arrangement to SDR 83.868 million (about USD 118.6 million), reported the IMF.
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International business forum held in Erdenet
The Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry (MMHI) and Erdenet Mining Corporation (EMC) jointly organized an international business forum titled ‘Cooperation and investment opportunities’ on December 13-14 in Erdenet city, Orkhon aimag.
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Bill submitted to exempt imported energy from duty
On December 14, Minister of Energy and MP Ts.Davaasuren submitted to the Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold a Bill on Exemptions from Customs Duty and VAT, which was considered and supported by the Government.
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Mongolian children won gold cups in mental competition
78 Mongolian children aged 5-14 of ‘Soroban’ center of ‘Toya’ Children Development Academy participated the 22nd UCMAS International Competition was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 10-11.
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‘Chinggis Khaan’ Airport paid respect to its 1.2 millionth passengers
‘Chinggis Khaan’ International Airport has served 1.2 million passengers this year for the first time. In this regard, authorities of the airport paid respect to 103 passengers and the crew of OM-136 flight of ‘MIAT’ Mongolian Airlines, landed at 07.35am of December 15.
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Macedonian Foreign Minister meets Mongolian Ambassador
Mongolia’s Ambassador to the Republic of Macedonia D.Batsaikhan paid a courtesy call on Macedonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikola Dimitrov on December 14.
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Policy Council on information technology holds its meeting
A Policy Council on Information Technology (PCIT) held its meeting on December 15, discussing its draft regulations, directions of next year’s action, progress of projects and programs being implemented with foreign loans and assistance, and further objectives.
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Government’s involvement highlighted in E-Health Project implementation
In collaboration with the World Bank’s ‘E-Health Project’ and World Health Organization, the Ministry of Health organized a National consultative meeting on E-Health on December 14 in Ulaanbaatar. Beginning from 2000,  projects, supported by WHO, and the Governments of Luxembourg and China, are being implemented to digitalize health services with a purpose to provide quality and accessible health services by using advanced ICT technologies.
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World Bank to implement Program-for-Result in agricultural sector
On December 13, Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Minister B.Batzorig  met World Bank’s senior agribusiness specialist M.Sitaramchandra and senior private-sector specialist D.Jigjidmaa. During the meeting, they defined directions of cooperation in food, agriculture and light industrial sector in near future within the framework of ‘Program-for-Results’ (PforR) financing instrument to be newly implemented by the World Bank.
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Mining Minister requests WB to keep cooperation in resolving water issue
Mining and Heavy Industry Minister D.Sumiyabazar met World Bank Country Manager James Anderson on December 12. In the beginning, the Minister thanked the WB for its valuable contribution to the development of many sectors such as mining, energy, health and education.
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Foreign Minister attends WTO Ministerial Conference in Buenos Aires
Mongolian delegates led by Foreign Minister D.Tsogtbaatar took part in 11th WTO Ministerial Conference, held on December 10-13 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the margins of WTO Ministerial Conference, D.Tsogtbaatar participated in the High-level Meeting of Ministers of Trade of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) on December 10.
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UK to contribute to build Geo-database of Mongolia
On December 12, D. Sumiyabazar, Mining and Heavy Industry Minister D.Sumiyabazar met with Catherine Arnold, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Mongolia. Beginning the meeting, Catherine Arnold said it looks forward to cooperate with the Ministry and requested to let her know about what cooperation possibilities they have.
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Mining product export makes up 78.8 per cent of gross export
Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/ Every month, the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry calls regular press conference titled ‘Transparent and accountable mining’, at which policy, activity and objective of the sector are openly publicized to public. As usual, Mining and Heavy Industry Minister D.Sumiyabazar made this month’s press conference on December 12 to inform about mining sector’s review on 11 months of 2017.
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Fifth volume of art theory series launched
A launching of fifth volume of series on arts theory by Mongolian Buddhist artist G. Purevbat was held on December 12 in the State History Museum. Present at the event were Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh, President’s advisor of culture and religion Ts.Khulan, Hamba Lama of Gandantegchinlen Monastery D.Choijamts and disciples.
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Khan Bank opens corners of blood pressure monitors for customers
On December 8, the Khan Bank opened its fourth branch where blood pressure monitoring service is offered  besides banking servies in Dambadarjaa, Sukhbaatar district. In April, 2017 Khan Bank signed to cooperate with State Central Third Hospital named after P.N.Shastin to conduct a ‘Campaign against hypertension’.
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Grandmaster B.Munguntuul takes 2nd place at ‘London Chess Classic’
Grandmaster B.Munguntuul, international master S. Bilguun and M.Pagamdulam participated successfully in ‘9th London Chess Classic 2017’ FIDE Open chess tournament, organized on December 1-11 in London, UK.  
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Tribute paid to political figure J.Batmunkh
On December 10, Day of Democracy and Human Rights, a tribute was paid, laying wreaths to the monument of Prof. Batmunkh Jamba, Mongolia’s prominent state figure  and former Chairman of the Council of Ministers of then-Mongolian People’s Republic. He was the leader of Mongolia during its transition into democracy in 1990.
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Consultation ‘Mining in sustainable development’ takes place
On December 8, the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry organized a policy consultation themed ‘Mining in sustainable development’ with a purpose to define main issues in geology, exploration, mining and extractive and processing sector and measures to be taken further.  
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National Forum ‘Green gateway of business-2017’ held
On December 8, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism organized a National forum 'Green Gateway of Business' in the Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel, Ulaanbaatar. During the forum, state policy on promoting green businesses and ongoing projects and programs were introduced. 
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Agriculture Minister meets Mercy Corps Country Director
Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Minister B.Batzorig met with Mercy Corps Mongolia Country Director Ramesh Singh on December 8. In 1999, Mercy Corps officially opened its office in Mongolia and implements projects aimed at supporting rural economic growth, developing rural businesses, building civil society, promoting good governance practices, and creating an open and transparent society.
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Mongolia Elected to Universal Postal Union’s Postal Operations Council for First Time 1 day
More Than 2,500 Engineers and Specialists Engaged in Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Project 1 day
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru Visits Uvs Aimag 1 day
Government Approves First Regulation on Public Physical Education 1 day
New Dinosaur Species Study Published in Prestigious Nature Journal 1 day
Mongolist Anna Tsendina Donates Rare Zanabazar-Era Deity Sculpture 1 day
Mongolia to Host UNCCD COP17 With Participation of 10,000 Delegates 1 day
Chair of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment meets Deputy Regional Director of GGGI Asia 1 day
Orkhon Purevdorj Wins Bronze at 2025 World Wrestling Championships 1 day
Mongolian School in Seoul Celebrates 25th Annual Naadam Festival 1 day
‘Mongolian Literary Culture’ Exhibition on Display 1 day
Government of Türkiye Grants 68 Scholarships to Mongolian Students in 2025 1 day
Orkhon Aimag Hosts Copper Festival to Boost Tourism and Mining 3 days
Infrastructure Construction Continues at Hunnu City 3 days
Mongolia-China Media: AI Brings Unprecedented Opportunities, Challenges 3 days
Enkhjin Wins Bronze at World Wrestling Championships 3 days
Baganuur Battery Storage Power Station Supplies 48.7 Million kWh to Central Grid 3 days
Altjin Wins Bronze at World Wrestling Championships 3 days
Women Political Leaders Expand Cooperation 3 days
Former Parliamentary Leaders Meet at Khuraldai Advisory Chamber 3 days
Buuruljuut Power Plant’s Second Unit Set for December 2025 Commissioning 3 days
Wreaths Laid at the Monument to Marshal Tsedenbal Yumjaa 3 days
Consumer Prices in Mongolia Rise 8.8 Percent in August 4 days
Bronze Trophy Named after Yuri Nikulin Awarded to Mongolian Contortionists in Moscow 4 days
'Origin': A Photographer’s Tribute to Endangered Languages 4 days
Inner Mongolian Cultural Days Commence 4 days
Harvest Progress Update: Increases in Hay and Vegetable Yields, Drop in Potato Production 4 days
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Establish Framework for Direct Flights 4 days
Foreign Trade of Mongolia Totals USD 16.6 Billion in First Eight Months of 2025 4 days
Virtual Zone Established to Support Information Technology Production 4 days
Employees of ‘Thermal Power Plant No. 4’ JSC Donate Blood to Save 240 Lives 4 days
Chinese Media Delegation Visits MONTSAME News Agency 4 days
Wetland Restoration Efforts Ongoing at Ganga Lake in Eastern Mongolia 4 days
Priceless Artifacts Once Used by the Queen Consort Exhibited 5 days
Monetary Policy Rate Maintained 5 days
Construction Starts on New Phase of Selbe 20-Minute City Development 5 days
World Ozone Day 2025 Celebrates 40 Years of Global Action 5 days
'The MongolZ' Rises to the Top of the World Rankings 5 days
DeMarcus Cousins to Play Again in the Mongolian League 5 days
UNICEF Fundraising Gala Advances Newborn Screening in Mongolia 5 days
Eleven Irrigation Systems Rehabilitated and Upgraded 5 days
Ancient Tibetan Manuscripts Digitized at the National Library of Mongolia 5 days
Parliament Reviews Audit Report on 2026 Budget Draft 5 days
Shen Minjuan: SCO Summit Held at Widest Scale to Date 5 days
2025 Autumn Session of the State Great Khural Commences with Structural Reforms 6 days
Gobi Bear Tagged with Satellite Tracking Collar 6 days
Tulga Claims Second World Championship Medal with Silver in Men’s Freestyle Wrestling 6 days
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers Win Four Medals at Sumo World Championships 2025 6 days
International Experts Assess Mongolia’s Veterinary Sector Performance 6 days
International Forum Aims to Contribute to Sustainable Economic Growth 6 days
Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science, Established in Mongolia 6 days
Emergency Weather Alerts to Be Delivered via E-Mongolia Notification System 6 days
Mongolia Surpasses 617,000 Tourist Arrivals by Mid-September 2025 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Government’s www.D-GOV.mn Launched 6 days
Digital Bridge 2025 Tech Forum Set for October 2–4 in Astana 9 days
Global Experts Convene in Ulaanbaatar for 'Bone and Muscle Health 2025' 9 days
Mongolian Cadet Judokas Secure Two Bronze Medals at Asian Championships 9 days
Mongolia’s Largest Mining Event Highlights Investment and Responsible Mining 9 days
Asia-Pacific Broadcasters Convene in Mongolia to Safeguard National Heritage Through Media 9 days
World’s Oldest Protected Mountain, Bogd Khan, Honored in State Worship Ceremony 9 days
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development Announces the First Holder of Digital Nomad Residency 9 days
Defense Sector to Enhance Exchange, Cooperation 9 days
Open-Air Sports Complex Commissioned in Tolgoit 9 days
Ulaanbaatar and Japan Strengthen Clean Energy Partnership 9 days
General Meeting of Asia Securities Forum Opens in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Mongolia Reviews Achievements of SCALA Climate Initiative 10 days
Government to Develop Unified ‘E-Business’ Platform for Enterprises 10 days
Minister Battsetseg Meets Naoko Ito to Advance Mongolia-Japan Cultural Ties 10 days
‘Mongolia-Japan Ethics and Discipline’ Calligraphy Exhibition Opens 10 days
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