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Mongolian Mining Corporation announces 2019 Interim Results
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC), the largest producer and exporter of washed hard coking coal in Mongolia, today announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2019. 
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“The Youth for English” program wraps up
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, a campaign “English-speaking students” was carried out and the closing ceremony took place today, August 21, at the central square.
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Mongolia welcomes 215 thousand tourists in the first half of 2019
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism reported Mongolia received around 215.780 tourists in the first half of 2019. Compared to the same period of last year, the number increased by 6.4 percent or 13 thousand tourists. The highest number of foreign tourists came from Taiwan, China, which is 2020 tourists. The number of Taiwanese tourists to travel in Mongolia increased by 30 percent from that of last year. 
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Fitch on Mongolia 2019 discusses Mongolia’s mining and banking sector outlook
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. International credit rating agency Fitch ratings organized “Fitch on Mongolia 2019” forum in Ulaanbaatar on August 21. Being hosted for the third year, the forum brought together analysts and guests from leading institutions to discuss about opportunities and challenges the Mongolian economy faces today. This year, the Fitch on Mongolia 2019 focused on the Mongolia’s economic and banking sector, its policy challenges as well as mining industry of the country. 
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State policy on tourism approved
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On August 21, State Policy on Tourism was approved by the cabinet. Corresponding ministers Environment and Tourism Minister N.Tserenbat, Finance Minister Ch.Khurelbaatar and National Development Agency Director B.Bayarsaikhan were assigned to allocate the required financing in the annual economic and social development directions, state budget and state investment programs as well as in the international organizations’ loan and assistances or fund with the help of public-private partnerships. 
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Khuvsgul Lake area to be developed as eco-tourism zone
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. During its meeting held on August 21, the Cabinet approved a resolution to make an area around the Khuvsgul Lake an Eco-tourism region in order to safeguard the eco-system of the Lake and develop sustainable and environment-friendly tourism. The Khuvsgul Lake, containing almost 70 percent of Mongolia's fresh water, is one of the most popular tourism destinations of Mongolia and surrounded by beautiful landscapes.  
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Cultural events to be held for diplomatic anniversary of Mongolia and China
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A plan to celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relation between Mongolia and China was signed by the heads of state of Mongolia and China during the Belt and Road Forum held last April. A series of humanitarian and cultural events will be held on from August 30 to September 6 in Ulaanbaatar city. Today, on August 21, officials from the Chinese side presented about the planned events. 
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129.4 km paved road between Bayankhongor soum and Baidrag Bridge opens
 A new 129.4 kilometer paved road from Bayankhongor soum center to Baidrag Bridge in Bayankhongor aimag opened for vehicles. The road allows western aimags to be connected to the country’s horizontal auto roads.
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Erdenes Mongol introduced projects offering for investors
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At the Boao Forum for Asia Ulaanbaatar, P.Gankhuu, CEO of Erdenes Mongol LLC presented about company’s projects with high social and economic benefits as well as partnership business opportunities for local and foreign investors. Erdenes Mongol LLC is engaged in activities to exploit major strategic mineral deposits and to create value-added products of infrastructure, energy, transportation and logistics.
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Mongolia’s renewable energy potential to attract greater investment
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On the first day of the Boao Forum for Asia Ulaanbaatar, B.Byambasaikhan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Business Council of Mongolia delivered a presentation on the business and investment opportunities in Mongolia. “
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High-level officials from Mongolia address Boao Forum for Asia Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On August 20-21, Mongolia is hosting the Boao Forum for Asia in Ulaanbaatar for the first time. The participants of the conference agreed that cooperation of culture and education plays a significant role in the regional development. Discussing the wide ranges of issues concerning the economic growth of the Asian countries, the conference also touched upon investment environment and economic prospects of Mongolia and corresponding government ministries of Mongolia delivered presentations at the parallel sessions.  
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Turning problems of Ulaanbaatar city into business opportunities
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On August 20, to the guests of the Boao forum Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city S.Amarsaikhan introduced about projects open for execution in cooperation with the UB, the city developing as an economic, social, business and financial hub of Mongolia. Emphasizing that 46 percent of the total population of Mongolia is residing in Ulaanbaatar city, which accounts for 64.7 percent of the country’s GDP.
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Mongolian artist attends world’s largest Khuumei Festival
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. In Kyzyl, the capital city of the Tuva Republic of Russia, “Khoomei in the center of Asia” international festival was held for three days and concluded on August 19. Throat singers from Russia, China, Mongolia, USA, Finland, France and Japan gathered for the festival. Representing Mongolia, artist, head of the World Khuumei Association D.Khosbayar attended the festival. 
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Mongolian-Russian joint military drill launches
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolian-Russian joint military tactical training “Selenge-2019” started at the training field of the 327th military unit of the military armed forces in Choibalsan city, Dornod aimag. The military exercise, involving more than 1500 military personnel of the two countries, will last until August 27 in Choibalsan city. 
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Two-day Boao Forum for Asia conference underway in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolia is one of the initiators of the Boao Forum for Asia, an important platform for the discussion of development and economic issues of Asia. The conference, hosted by Mongolia, is continuing at the Shangri-La Hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh delivered opening remarks. 
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Boao Forum for Asia Ulaanbaatar kicks off
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Side events of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) began today on August 19. A mini Naadam festival was organized for the participants and guests of the conference at the Chinggisiin Khuree tourism camp. Opening the festival, Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar, noted that the Naadam Festival, celebrated by the Mongols since time immemorial, is a complex celebration of culture and sports, demonstrating the nomadic traditions and heritage and was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO.
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No meat exports and imports during harvest to ensure stable food supply
This year, a total of 361 thousand ha of land was sown, according to Ch.Ulaan, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry. Crop harvests in Bulgan, Khuvsgul, Orkhon, Arkhangai and Selenge aimags is predicted to be normal. However, in some regions, including Tuv, Darkhan-Uul, Dornod, Khentii, Uvurkhangai and Uvs aimags and northern part Selenge aimag, harvests are likely to decline due to droughts and overheating. 
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Education officials report on preparation of new school year
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Greeting the upcoming new academic year, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports Yo.Baatarbileg together with other officials of the ministry and education agencies delivered information. 
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International photojournalists volunteer to clean up Avarga Toson Lake area
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On the occasion of the World Photography Day, August 19, photographers from foreign news agencies travelling around the eastern region of Mongolia cleaned an area around the Avarga Toson Lake in Delgerkhaan soum of Khentii aimag. 
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Construction industry capacity to be increased four times in coming decade
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. It has been calculated that thanks to effective implementation of the state policy on construction sector in three stages, the current capacity of the industry is likely to grow 1.38 times in 2020, 2.6 times in 2025 and 3.9 times in 2028. 
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Türkiye - Mongolia Ties Highlighted at 102nd Republic Anniversary Reception 27 minutes
The Government of Mongolia, Rio Tinto Agree to Negotiation Protocol 1 hour
Government of Mongolia Starts Negotiations with Rio Tinto over Oyu Tolgoi interest rate 3 hours
'Earth of Healing' Exhibition Celebrates Mongolia-Germany Relations 20 hours
Hunnu City Power Infrastructure Nears Completion 21 hours
Government Forms a Task Force to Improve Housing Access for Teachers and Doctors 23 hours
Mongolian Juniors Secure Two World Titles at World Youth Draughts Championship 23 hours
Mongolia Commissions 53 New Factories as Part of ‘Food Revolution’ Plan 23 hours
Government Moves Forward to Revise Family Law 1 day
Mongolian Athletes Win Five Medals in Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, and Freestyle Wrestling at Asian Youth Games 1 day
President Xi in a letter commended President Khurelsukh for their recent meeting 1 day
MIAT Expands Network with New Direct Flights to Singapore 1 day
Swimmer Erkhes Enkhtur Wins Silver Medal at Asian Youth Games 2 days
UN Representatives Plant Trees on COP17 Project Site 2 days
Initiative to Introduce Mongolian Brand to South Korea Commences 2 days
World Bank to Assist Mongolia in COP17 Preparations 2 days
‘Mongol Studies in Canada: Conversations Across Boundless Steppe’ Forum Held in Ottawa 2 days
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Cultural Event in Prague Showcasing National Art 3 days
Mongolia and Germany to Hold Negotiations on Development Cooperation 3 days
Mongolia, UNCCD Secretariat Join Efforts to Promote Country Ahead of COP17 3 days
Etched in Time: Where No Pattern Is Ever Repeated 3 days
Mongolian Team Wins 29 Medals at Asian Sport Stacking Championships 4 days
Ulaanbaatar Signs Public-Private Partnership Agreement for Waste-to-Energy Plant 4 days
Central Laboratory Now Able to Detect 70 Types of Heavy Metals Across Mongolia 4 days
Team Mongolia Stands 23rd at III Asian Youth Games 4 days
‘Youth in Diplomacy’ Event Organized in Commemoration of 80th Anniversary of UN 4 days
Mongolia and Jordan Hold First Political Consultative Meeting in Amman 4 days
Mongolia to Collaborate with China, South Korea and the UN to Tackle Increasing Yellow Dust Storms 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Presents MP Enkhbayar for Appointment as Minister of Justice and Home Affairs 7 days
M bank’s Success Highlighted by Business Insider 7 days
World Observes United Nations Day 7 days
Mongolia Pilots Smart Greenhouse Technology 7 days
Foreign Ministry State Secretary Meets with UN ESCAP Deputy Executive Secretary 7 days
Nagoya University Expands Civil Service Doctoral Program in Mongolia 7 days
Bayankhoshuu Sub-Center Development Shows Steady Progress 7 days
Professor Battulga of NUM Receives Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 7 days
19th Asian Schools Chess Championships to Be Held in Mongolia 7 days
The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, October 2025 7 days
Hermes Center Tunnel Under Construction Using Jacking Technology 7 days
Munkhnasan: ‘Total Capacity of Rangelands Has Been Exceeded’ 7 days
Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 8 days
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 8 days
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 8 days
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 8 days
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 8 days
Cabinet Expands Vocational Training Opportunities for Conscripts 8 days
East and North East Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Over 4,500 Trees and Shrubs to Be Planted Ahead of COP17 8 days
Modern Mongolian Literature Published in Czech Language 8 days
279.9 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Statistical Business Register Database 8 days
Constitutional Court Rules Parliamentary Resolution Dismissing Prime Minister Unconstitutional 8 days
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Exports 21 Million Tons of Coal in 10 Months 9 days
Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 9 days
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 9 days
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 9 days
Parliament Discusses Petition to Establish Working Group on Increasing Salaries for Teachers and Healthcare Workers 9 days
‘Mongols – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition to Open at Rietberg Museum in Zürich 9 days
Eighth Support Pillar of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Installed 9 days
Challenges in Judicial Transparency and Media Cooperation 9 days
Advanced Technological Solutions to be Implemented in Fifth Thermal Power Plant Project 9 days
‘Donate Life’ Day Highlights Urgent Need for Brain-Dead Donor System in Mongolia 9 days
Mongolian NOC Honors Olympic Medalists 9 days
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Khuvsgul Aimag 9 days
Tugrug Deposits Increase While Foreign Currency Savings Decline 9 days
U.S. Volunteer Teachers Begin Yearlong English Program in Sukhbaatar Aimag 9 days
PM: Mongolia Fully Trusts the Energy, Creativity, and Intellect of Its Youth 10 days
Astana Hub and TON Foundation Join Forces to Support AI Startups 10 days
Mongolian Athletes Shine at “Astana World Cup 2025” with Two Golds and 13-Medal Haul 10 days
Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 10 days
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