Highlights
President meets authorities of agencies in charge of national security
On April 30, President of Mongolia and Head of the National Security Council Khaltmaagiin Battulga met the leaders of special-function agencies that are in charge of national security and issued instructions.
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MP D.Damba-Ochir meets representatives of AmCham Mongolia
On May 1, MP and Head of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy D.Damba-Ochir met with Chairman of the Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Mongolia Oybek Khalilov, Executive Director O.Adiya, and Director of Policy and Advocacy G.Javkhlantugs.
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Deputy Governor Sh.Ankhmaa receives UNDP Resident Representative
n April 29, Deputy Governor of the Capital City in charge of social development issues Sh.Ankhmaa received UN Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Mongolia Beate Trankmann to discuss the 2019 plan between the UNDP and the Governor’s Office of the Capital City in the frameworks of implementing sustainable development goals in Ulaanbaatar city.
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Mongol studies website launches for American students
During the Mongolian Days event that took place at the Western Washington University (WWU) on April 25-26, the website, StudyMongolia, was introduced to the public to promote Mongol Studies.
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Speaker G.Zandanshatar prioritizes occupational safety in railway field
On May 2, Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar got acquainted with operation of Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC (UBTZ). UBTZ, which is marking its 70th anniversary this year, has about 15400 employees and a daily capacity to transport 10-12 million tons of freight to the northern part of the country and 7-10 million tons of freight to the southern part, covering a total of 1815 km road. It set a record with transporting 25.8 million tons of freight in 2018 and is now planning to transport 26.3 million tons and 2.7 million passengers this year.
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Spring situations on livestock and preparations for sowing reported
On May 1, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Ch.Ulaan reported on the current situation of the delivery of offspring, sowing and others, at the meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment, Food and Agriculture.
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Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC to cut its expenses by MNT400 billion
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC has worked with net profit of MNT 304 billion in the first quarter of 2019.
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ADB annual meeting taking place in the Pacific for the first time
The 52 Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank kicked off on May 1 in Nadi, Fiji, for the first time in the Pacific region.
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Development Bank to finance major projects and programs only
At its regular meeting on May 1, the Cabinet assigned the Board of Directors of the Development Bank of Mongolia to immediately cease the issuance of low interest loans for commercial banks and fund major projects and programs only.
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Natural History Museum to be rebuilt in Ikh Tenger
At its regular meeting, the Cabinet agreed to rebuild the Natural History Museum in Ikh Tenger area and assigned relevant officials to establish the agreement on the use of land. 
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Cabinet meeting in brief
At its regular meeting on May 1, the Cabinet made the following decisions:
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National Program on Youth Development approved
At its regular meeting, the Cabinet passed the National Program on Youth Development.
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Social protection services introduced at Open Door
In aims of informing the public about activities of labor and social protection sector and giving one-stop services to people, an ‘Open Door’ event of organizations affiliated with the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection took place at the Sukhbaatar Square on April 30. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the International Labor Organization and 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Ministry of Labor being marked this year, the event was organized in the capital city, three remote districts as well as in 21 aimags.
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Ulaanbaatar - Sanya direct flight to open
Minister of Road and Transport Development B.Enkh-Amgalan held talks with his Chinese counterpart during his participation in the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, China.
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624 hectares of forest area allocated to forest unit of Umnugobi aimag
Since 2007, the Greenbelt Plantation Project has been jointly implemented by the Governments of Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to mitigate dust and sandstorms and combat desertification. With the first phase of the project successfully implemented, Mongolian Minister of Environment and Tourism N.Tserenbat, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia Jeong Jae Nam and the Greenbelt Project's coordinator signed the agreement to transfer the 624 hectares of land, in which are 100 hectares of forest area, 500 hectares of restored saxaul forest and 24 hectares of tree nursery, and its training center to the Local Forest Unit.
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Mongolia and China to exchange experience in cultural field
 N.Oyundari, MP and Head of the Mongolia-China parliamentary group, met with a delegation headed by Li Wei, cultural counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia and Director of the Chinese Cultural Center in Ulaanbaatar, on April 30.
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Bryce Nielsen: I want to see Mongolian Gobi and ride a horse
The first ever ‘Hollywood in Mongolia’ international festival for filmmakers will be taking place in Ulaanbaatar on May 1-7. Hollywood actor Bryce Nielsen, who will be attending the festival, came to the press conference.
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United Nations ESCAP to support Mongolian President’s Regional Energy Initiative
On 29-30 April 2019, Mr. Bayanjargal Byambasaikhan, Special Envoy of the President of Mongolia on Regional Energy Cooperation and H.E. Mr. Tumurkhuleg Tugsbilguun, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) met with H.E. Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the UN ESCAP and Mr. Hongpeng Liu, Director of the Energy Division of UN ESCAP respectively.
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A.Bayarjargal awarded 2019 Goldman Environmental Prize
Ms.Bayarjargal Agvaantseren, head of the Snow Leopard Conservation Foundation and Snow Leopard Trust’s Mongolia Program Director, has been awarded the 2019 Goldman Environmental Prize.
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Health Ministry to cooperate with National Tuberculosis Association of South Korea
Health Minister D.Sarangerel and MP O.Baasankhuu, who are members of the ‘Tuberculosis-free Mongolia’ parliamentary lobby group that was established two years ago, got acquainted with activities of the Korean National Tuberculosis Association (KNTA) and established a cooperation agreement with the association. 
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 2 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 2 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 2 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 2 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 2 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 2 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 2 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 2 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 2 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 2 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 3 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 3 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 3 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 3 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 4 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 4 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 4 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 4 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 4 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 4 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 4 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 4 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 4 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 5 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 5 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 5 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 5 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 6 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 6 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 6 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 6 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 6 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 9 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 9 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 9 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 10 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 10 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 10 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 10 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 10 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 10 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 10 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 11 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 11 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 11 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 11 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 12 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 12 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 12 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 12 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 12 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 12 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 12 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 12 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 12 days
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