Highlights
ADB to raise private business loans
Mongolian private companies have possibility to borrow loans up to a combined USD1 billion from Asian Development Bank, underlines Finance Minister of Mongolia Ch.Khurelbaatar. The Finance Minister took part in the 52nd annual meeting of ADB Governors held on May 1-6, sharing Mongolia’s views and positions with representatives of ADB, its largest development partner, and other partners. 
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UNESCO to promote a Mongolian cooking recipe
Mongolia’s cooking recipe has been selected as one of ‘sustainable’ food recipes of UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
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Local governments summit in Northeast Asia to take place in Tuv aimag
The preliminary meeting for the 24th Local Governments Meeting in the Northeast Asia took place on May 16.
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Workshop on promoting economic diversification taking place
The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Institute and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization are jointly conducting a two-day workshop on Promoting Economic Diversification in Ulaanbaatar city on May 16-17.
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National Science and Technology Council convenes
The National Science and Technology Council held its first meeting for 2019 on May 15. With Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports Yo.Baatarbileg as the chair, the council discussed the current state of the sector, pressing issues, goals as well as the report for 2018 and plans for 2019.
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Foreign trade turnover increases by 15.9 percent
In the first 4 months of 2019, Mongolia traded with 130 countries from all over the world and total trade turnover reached USD 4.3 billion, of which USD 2.5 billion were exports and USD 1.8 billion were imports.
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Negative impacts of raw coal consumption on health promoted
An event to promote the negative impact of raw coal consumption on health initiated by the Ministry of Health was held today on May 15. The event was co-organized with the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative Office in Mongolia, Air Pollution Reduction Department of the capital city and other relevant organizations.
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Government ban on raw coal comes into effect from today
The Government resolution to ban the consumption of raw coal in the capital city has come into effect from today, May 15.
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Mining income up by 41.2 percent
As reported by the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry, MNT 981 billion has been accumulated to the state budget from the mining sector in the first four months of 2019.
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Snow and blizzard expected
The National Agency of Meteorology and Environment Monitoring has issued a warning as the mountainous areas of Khangai and Khuvsgul and the banks of Orkhon - Selenge is expected to have snow and blizzard today on May 14.
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Winners of Erdem Hackathon-2019 selected
Within the ‘Mongolian Innovation Week-2019’, a contest ‘Erdem Hackathon 2019’ was co-organized last week by the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sciences and Sports and ‘Startup Mongolia’ NGO.
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Biodiversity conservation project to be implemented in 13 soums
A Consultative Meeting of Ensuring Sustainability and Resilience of Green Landscapes in Mongolia Project, which is being co-implemented by United Nations Development Programme, the Ministries of Environment and Tourism and Food, Agriculture and Light Industry with funding of Global Environment Fund, was held in Altai city of Gobi-Altai aimag on May 14.
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Construction of sports facilities for the Children of Asia-2020 Games running at 50 percent
President Kh.Battulga today got acquainted with construction progress of the sports facilities for the Children of Asia-2020 International Sports Games.
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Constructional work of cement plant commences in Khovd aimag
On May 13, a constructional work of ‘Khovd Eco Cement’ cement plant commenced in Buyant soum of Khovd aimag.
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Exhibition of books in Mongolian script opened at UN Headquarters
On May 13, an exhibition featuring books in Mongolian script opened at the Headquarters of the United Nations (UN) in New York
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Mazaalai protection issues discussed
On May 13, an international conference on mazaalai or gobi bear conservation and public participation was held at the National University of Mongolia (NUM) with involvement of international scholars and representatives of NGOs engaged in bear research and conservation. 
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Indian leading companies introducing their products and services
India-Mongolia Oil and Gas Exhibition yesterday opened at Buyant Ukhaa Sport Palace. 
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Project by Mongolian artists highly appraised at Venice Biennale
An exhibition of Mongolian artists titled ‘A Temporality’ featuring different types of artworks and performances is stunning the audiences at the Venice Biennale.
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UN expert warns against setbacks in rule of law and shrinking space for civil society
 Mongolia must ensure that reforms to its legal framework promote rather than restrict the work of human rights defenders, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Michel Forst, said today.
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Wheat and potato need to be fully supplied from domestic market
This year, 478 thousand hectares of areas will be cultivated for crops, including 387 thousand hectares for grains of which 368 thousand hectares for wheat, 32 thousand hectares for fodder plants, 29 thousand hectares for oil plants, 13.8 thousand hectares for potatoes, 8.9 thousand hectares for vegetables and 7.3 thousand hectares for fruits and berries.
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 3 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 3 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 3 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 3 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 3 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 3 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 3 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 3 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 3 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 3 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 4 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 4 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 4 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 4 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 4 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 5 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 5 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 5 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 5 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 5 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 5 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 5 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 5 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 5 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 5 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 6 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 6 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 6 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 6 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 6 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 6 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 7 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 7 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 7 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 7 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 7 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 7 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 7 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 10 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 10 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 10 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 10 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 10 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 10 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 10 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 10 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 11 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 11 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 11 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 11 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 11 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 11 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 11 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 12 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 12 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 12 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 12 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 12 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 12 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 13 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 13 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 13 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 13 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 13 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 13 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 13 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 13 days
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