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Sh.Enkhiin-Od to play for NCAA Division I basketball team
 On December 15, Enkhiin-Od Sharavjamts, also known as Mongolian Mike, announced on his social media account that he chose to play for Dayton Flyers /University of Dayton/ in Division I of the NCAA men’s basketball, turning down the scholarship offers he had received from Rutgers Scarlet Knights /Rutgers University/ and Providence Friars /Providence College/.
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Leather processing factory commissioned in Uvurkhangai aimag
One million livestock animal skin processing factory opened and launched its operation on December 15 in Uvurkhangai aimag.
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Finance Minister meets his Russian counterpart
As part of the official visit of the Mongolian President to the Russian Federation, Minister of Finance B. Javkhlan held a meeting with his Russian counterpart A.G. Siluanov in Moscow on December 15.
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Mongolia-Cuba inter-ministerial consultative meeting held
The fourth inter-ministerial consultative meeting was held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Republic of Cuba on December 15.
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Presidents of Mongolia and Russia to hold talks today
On December 15, President of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh arrived in Moscow, Russia to pay an official visit to the Russian Federation. The President was welcomed by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Russian Federation U.Enkhtuvshin and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs I.V. Morgulov at Vnukovo International Airport. 
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Snowfall and colder weather on the way
The National Agency for Meteorology and Environment has issued a warning for blizzards and colder temperatures in some parts of western and eastern aimags, in most parts of central aimags, and northern parts of the Gobi region in the coming few days.
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Ulaanbaatar’s team wins third place at International Olympiad of Metropolises
Students of Ulaanbaatar took third place at the 6th International Olympiad of Metropolises with a team score.
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Team of Mongolian students wins First Runner Up at ABU Robocon 2021
On December 12, a team of Mongolian students studying at the School of Information and Telecommunication Technology of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST) won the First Runner Up at the ABU Robocon 2021 contest.
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President U.Khurelsukh to pay an official visit to Russia
The President of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh will pay an official visit to the Russian Federation on December 15-17, 2021 as part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Russian Federation.
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Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum Meeting kicks off
The 29th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-29) is taking place virtually on December 13-15 under the theme ‘The role of parliaments in strengthening resilience in the post-Covid-19 era’.
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Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill Resources send official letter to Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene, agreeing Government’s proposals and demand
On December 13, Rio Tinto and Turquoise Hill Resources sent an official letter addressed to Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene, agreeing the proposals and demands of the Government’s working group and confirming to write off Mongolia's USD 2.3 billion debt for its share (34 percent) in the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project, 
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'Hunnu Air' conducts direct flight to Ulan-Ude
The Russian Federation has resumed its air service with some countries including  Mongolia starting December 1.  Following the decision, 'Hunnu Air' airline of Mongolia has launched its flights to Ulan-Ude city of Russian Buryatia Republic.
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G.Bolor-Erdene becomes world champion for the fifth time
Mongolian athlete G.Bolor-Erdene won the gold medal in men’s 65 kg at the World Para Taekwondo Championships taking place in Turkey.
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Council of professional associations established
The Council of professional associations has been officially established under the Authority for Fair Competition and Consumer Protection (AFCCP) of Mongolia.
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Mongolia records lowest daily number of COVID-19 cases in 9 months
The Ministry of Health reported today that 94 СOVID-19 infections and three deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours.  This is the lowest daily number of cases recorded in Mongolia since March. 
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Structural changes to be made to khoroos in capital city
On December 10, the Presidium of the Citizens’ Representative Khural of the Capital City discussed the changes to be made to the organizational structure of khoroos in the capital city.
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Boxer M.Namuun wins World Cup of Petroleum Countries
Mongolian female boxers have won three medals at XVIII World Cup of Petroleum Countries, which took place on December between 6 and 11 in Nizhnevartovsk, Russia.
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ADB concludes consultations on future operational priorities with all provinces
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has completed provincial-level consultations as part of the 30th anniversary of Mongolia-ADB partnership with a fifth event covering the western provinces.
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New method of cooperation needed for business owners in Mongolia
Domestic companies and entities will soon be faced with major hurdles, such as necessary technological updates and inflation during the pandemic. In order to save their businesses, business owners have to follow the new standard way of operations and work together to overcome the new challenges, highlighted the participants of the ‘Executive Summit 2021’ event that took place on December 7.
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COVID-19: 286 new cases, two deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported that 286 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 149 cases were confirmed in Ulaanbaatar city, with 137 cases in rural regions.
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Mongolia, Cambodia to Strengthen Bilateral Relations 16 minutes
Thirteen Teams Compete in the 'ABU Robocon 2025 Ulaanbaatar' International Tournament 1 hour
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IV International Congress of the Mongolian Society of Dermatologists Opens in Ulaanbaatar 2 hours
Deputy Chair of Mongolia–Singapore Parliamentary Group Meets Senior Minister of State Sim Ann of Singapore 2 hours
Scholars Present Research on 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Liberation War 2 hours
PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos 3 days
Maral-Erdene Claims Fourth Victory at the Tour of Mongolia 2025 3 days
Tourism Sector Between Mongolia and South Korea Highlighted for Rapid Growth 3 days
Mongolia-Singapore Cooperation to Advance 3 days
FIBA U16 Asia Cup to Be Held in Mongolia 3 days
FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 3 days
US Funding Continues for “Child Protection from Human Trafficking” Project 3 days
E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 4 days
Mining Week 2025 to Be Held in September 4 days
Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 4 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 4 days
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Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 4 days
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Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 5 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 5 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 5 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 5 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 5 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 5 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 5 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved 5 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 6 days
FEALAC and Mongolia 6 days
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 6 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 6 days
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 6 days
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 6 days
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 6 days
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 6 days
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 6 days
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 6 days
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 7 days
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 7 days
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 7 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 7 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 10 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 10 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 10 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 10 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 10 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 10 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 10 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 10 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 10 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 10 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 11 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 11 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 11 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 11 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 11 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 12 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 12 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 12 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 12 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 12 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 12 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 12 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 12 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 12 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 12 days
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