Highlights
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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Mongolian Women’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for World Championships After Eight-Year Break 1 hour
Trade and Development Bank Co-Organizes the “European Union – Mongolia Business and Investment Forum” 1 hour
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Lays Wreath at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial 2 hours
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets President Droupadi Murmu 2 hours
Standing Committee on Budget Reviews Independent Oversight of State Finances 2 hours
EIB Global Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mongolia to Unlock Up To EUR 1 billion for Clean Energy Transition 3 hours
Mongolia Sees Increase in Newborn Livestock Survival 4 hours
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Holds Official Talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi 5 hours
Mongolia and India Sign Documents for Broader Cooperation 6 hours
Artists from Khuvsgul Aimag Showcase Mongolian Cultural Heritage in South Korea 7 hours
Prime Minister of India Welcomes President of Mongolia 23 hours
Finance Ministry and European Investment Bank to Sign EUR1 Billion Cooperation Agreement 23 hours
Central Bank Discusses Future of Digital Payments in Mongolia 23 hours
Caritas Czech Republic Hands Over 20 Years of Project Records to General Authority for Archives of Mongolia 23 hours
Hay and Forage Production Surges in 2025 Harvest Season 1 day
Mongolian Men’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for 2026 World Championships 1 day
Winter Preparations for 2025-2026 Underway 1 day
President of Mongolia Arrives in India for State Visit 1 day
Standing Committee Members Meets Czech Senate Deputy Speaker Jitka Seitlová 1 day
Indian External Affairs Minister Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 1 day
Artist Zolbootuguldur Orgil Guiding Audience Through Mysterious Realm of Endurance 1 day
Sludge Processing Plant Construction Set to Begin Next Year in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Winter Preparation 93 Percent Complete in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers to Compete in 'London Basho 2025' 2 days
President Khurelsukh’s Visit Marks 70 Years of Mongolia-India Diplomatic Relations 2 days
World Conservation Congress Taking Place in Abu Dhabi 2 days
First Mongolian Conference of Young Scientists Announced 2 days
Information Provided to Mongolians Living and Working in Austria 2 days
Burentugs Purev Wins Bayangol District’s 60th Anniversary Wrestling Tournament 2 days
‘Truth’ Photography Exhibition Shows Historical Facts 2 days
New Judges Elected at Mongolia’s Judicial General Council Third Session 2 days
Semi-Coke Fuel Plant to Be Built at Baganuur Coal Mine 2 days
PM Urged Officials to Focus on Duties and Prevent Weather Hardships Instead of Political Disputes 2 days
Experience Energy, Memories at ‘40 GHz’ Exhibition 2 days
Mongolian Wrestlers Win Eight Medals at World Championships 2 days
'Because I Am a Girl' Conference Marks International Day in Mongolia 2 days
Mongolia’s First International Standard Approved 2 days
Mayor Nyambaatar: Enterprises Must Fulfill Obligations Under the Law on Water of Mongolia 2 days
This Week in Mongolia 2 days
State Secretary of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia Meets FAO Director-General 4 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to India 5 days
Over 14,000 Earthquakes Recorded in Mongolia in First Ten Months of 2025 5 days
Mongolian Team to Compete in Upcoming Season of Netflix’s ‘Physical: 100’ 5 days
“Uushgi” Brand Named Best Startup Project in Western Mongolia 5 days
Chairman of Mongolian-Cuban Parliamentary Group Meets Cuban Ambassador 5 days
Passenger and Freight Vehicle Imports Decline 5 days
UWW Women in Wrestling Global Forum 2025 Held in Mongolia 5 days
Erdenes Mongol Joins Kharkhorum City in Development and Tree Planting Effort 5 days
Mongolian Film Projects to Participate in 2026 Berlinale European Film Market 5 days
Emeelt Eco Industrial Park to Develop in Eastern and Western Zones 5 days
‘The Wolves Always Come at Night’ Chronicles Mongolian Nomadic Life, Nominated for 2026 Academy Awards 5 days
Mongolia’s Judiciary Gathers to Elect New General Council Members 5 days
Khomyn Tal National Park Recognized as Mongolia’s 12th UNESCO Biosphere Reserve 5 days
Emergency Management Agency Receives New Equipment to Enhance Disaster Response Capacity 5 days
Procurement and Construction of Premium New Distribution Center 5 days
‘Colors of Three Eras’ Special Exhibition Opens 6 days
Mongolia Highlights Social Development Priorities at UN General Assembly 6 days
30 Kilometers of Rainwater Drainage Pipelines to Be Installed in 2026 6 days
Advised to Manage Strategic Mineral Resources Prudently 6 days
Contract Signed for Housing Project of 1,800 Families in Khanyn Material 6 days
100.9 Kilometers of Roads Upgraded in Ulaanbaatar This Year 6 days
Prime Minister Orders Research on Possibilities of Increasing Teachers’ Salaries to MNT 3.5 Million 6 days
Ts. Batbaatar: ‘We Strive to Preserve and Develop Traditional Values of Photography’ 6 days
Parliamentary Committee Reviews Mongolia’s Response to Desertification and Water Security 6 days
Ulaanbaatar to Supply 170,000 Households with Semi-Coke Briquettes 6 days
Developing New Initiatives, Advancing Regional Cooperation 6 days
President Khurelsukh Presents State Orders and Medals to Mongolian Peacekeepers 7 days
Bogd Khaan’s Winter Palace Set for Restoration with Indian Support 7 days
Two Mongolian Directors Selected for Asia's 'Next Masters Support Program' 7 days
Gan-Orkhon Wins Gold at Asian Heyball Championship 7 days
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