Highlights
National students claim three golden medals at Hippo Olympiad
Three national secondary school students won golden medals at the Hippo English Language Olympiad held in Lido di Gesolo on May 11-12.
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Foreign Affairs Minister pays visit to the Czech Republic
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia D.Tsogtbaatar is paying an official visit to the Czech Republic at the invitation of the Czech Foreign Minister Tomas Petricek during May 20-21. It is the first visit of Mongolian Foreign Minister to the Czech Republic since the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993.
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Mongolia-Germany consultative meeting held in Ulaanbaatar
Consultative meeting on culture and education between Mongolia and Germany was held in Ulaanbaatar on May 17.
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30 thousand people participate in Ulaanbaatar Marathon
In the frameworks of the 380th anniversary of the establishment of Ulaanbaatar city, the annual international Ulaanbaatar Marathon took place on May 18.
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High-level group meeting for statistics to take place in Mongolia
The 14th meeting of high-level group for partnership, coordination and capacity-building for statistics for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goal is to be held in Mongolia on May 22-25.
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Letters' copies of Mongol khans to Popes handed over to Mongolian side
Bishop Sergio Pagano, Prefect of the Vatican Secret Archives, handed over to the Ambassador of Mongolia to Italy Ts.Jambaldorj the copies of eight 13th-century letters of khans of the Ilkhanate to the Popes.
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‘Microbes on the move’ conference to be held in Ulaanbaatar and Bishkek
‘Microbes on the Move’ academic conference to be organized in Ulaanbaatar and Bishkek during May 18-28 under the ‘Dairy cultures’ research project of the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History.
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Sustainable Tourism as a driver of growth
Globally, international tourist arrivals are expected to reach 2.44 billion by 2030, a 75 percent increase over 2018, with Asia and the Pacific projected to account for a third of this number.The fact shows how important role tourism can play in the economic development of countries. Therefore, Asian Development Bank, largest multilateral development bank in Asia and the Pacific is focusing on tourism and one of topics of the 52nd Annual Meeting of ADB's Board of Governors was sustainable tourism as a driver of growth. 
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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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TDB Signs Agreement With Aktif Bank During SIBOS 2025 4 hours
Political Consultative Meeting Between Mongolia and Uruguay Held in Montevideo 4 hours
Ambassador to Mongolia Present Letter of Credence 4 hours
Nationwide Campaign Launched to Care for Planted Trees During Autumn 4 hours
Teachers’ Day Marked for the 31st Year Worldwide and the 59th Year in Mongolia 4 hours
TDB Signs Framework Agreement with Oddo BHF at SIBOS 2025 7 hours
To Introduce E-Audit and Strengthen Human Resources in Cooperation with TİKA 7 hours
T. Jambaltseren: ‘International and National Standards Must Be Properly Enforced’ 1 day
Draft Budget 2026 Includes Funding for 579 Projects and Programs 1 day
Writing Culture of the Mongols 1 day
Mongolia, Vietnam to Enrich Cooperation between Legislative Bodies 1 day
1.22 Million Tons of Coal Sold in One Day 1 day
Mongolian Athletes to Wear ‘Goyol Cashmere’ at Opening of Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics 1 day
Mongolian Government Approves Master Plan for Zamyn-Uud-Erenhot Economic Cooperation Zone 1 day
Yuhan Corporation Joins 'Billions of Trees' National Movement 1 day
Ecosystem Resilience Project Concludes, Adding 1.2 Million Hectares of Protected Land 1 day
National Team Athletes Win 135 Medals at International Competitions This Year 1 day
Vietnam National Assembly First Vice Chairman Pays Official Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Advanced Newborn Screening Device Detecting 25–30 Metabolic Disorders Handed Over 1 day
Regulation on Providing Assistance and Benefits to Persons with Developmental Challenges 1 day
Mongolia, Japan Hold Second Student Exchange Forum 1 day
President Khurelsukh Visits the Central Military Hospital 2 days
Digital Bridge 2025: Generative Nation Sets a New Technological Agenda 2 days
Timeless Radiance of the Sages’ Luminous Intellect: Towards Attaining Wisdom 2 days
Mongolia, Korea Securities Finance Corporation Sign Memorandum of Understanding 2 days
International Day of Older Persons Observed 2 days
Chairman Amarbayasgalan Receives Ambassador Nguyen Tuan Thanh 2 days
‘Mongolian Gallery’ Store Opens in Toronto, Canada 2 days
European Championship of Mongolian National Wrestling to Take Place in Budapest 2 days
PM Zandanshatar Appoints B. Enkhbayar as Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs 2 days
MongolZ Tops World Rankings 3 days
Coal Transport to Increase at Gashuunsukhait–Gantsmod Port 3 days
Mongolian, Polish Parliamentary Groups Discuss Strengthening Cooperation 3 days
Mongolia’s Economic Growth is Sustained, Despite Global Uncertainties 3 days
2025 Mongolia Investment Climate Statement Released 3 days
Surplus Revenue of Ulaanbaatar-Owned Companies to Fund Mega Projects 3 days
Film 'Shalz' to Premiere 3 days
Thermal Power Plant to Supply Electricity and Heat to Emeelt Industrial Park 3 days
Flood Protection Dams and Drainage Networks to be Built at Nine New Sites 3 days
Mongolian Startup E-Geree.mn Ranks Among Top Three in ‘Makers in China’ Competition 3 days
Nyambaatar: ‘Public Utility Sector Wages Will Be Increased Annually in Line with Inflation’ 3 days
Head of Cabinet Secretariat Received Delegation of Poland-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 3 days
Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Landlocked Developing Countries Held 4 days
Diplomatic Passport Holders Exempted From Short-Term Visa Requirements 4 days
AI-Powered Chatbot Introduced for Information and Advisory Services 4 days
Baskhuu Yondonperenlei Wins Qingdao Grand Prix 4 days
National Playwriting Contest Winners Announced 4 days
Philatelists Receive PHILAKOREA 2025 International Awards 4 days
Mongolia, Peru Sign a Memorandum of Understanding 4 days
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers Claim Victory in Juryo and Jonokuchi Divisions 4 days
'The Wolves Always Come at Night' Film Wins Award at Chinese Film Festival 4 days
Mongolian Women’s Para Archery Team Crowned World Champions 4 days
Mongolian Team Claims 2nd Place at Judo Grand Prix 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Green Autumn Days—National Industry Exhibition Records Sales of MNT 2.2 Billion 4 days
The Economist Spotlights Mongolia’s World Horse Day Initiative 7 days
Tselmuun Ider Becomes World Cadet Chess Solving Champion 7 days
Mongolian Junior Athletes Win 22 Medals at 11th International Children’s Games 7 days
Mongolia, Armenia Establish Legal Framework for Visa-Free Travel 7 days
Auditor General of Mongolia Meets Leaders of Project to Strengthen Performance Audit Capacity 7 days
Mongolia, Republic of Korea Expand Cooperation in Urban Development and Housing 7 days
Coal Export, Transport, and Exchange Sales Have Increased 7 days
Memorandum of Understanding Signed 7 days
FMESU Demands Salary Increase with Peaceful Rally 8 days
MNT 131.1 Billion Accumulated in Savings Fund in First Half of Year 8 days
Cabinet Endorses Draft National Strategy on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence 8 days
Parliament Accepts President’s Partial Veto on ‘Gold-3’ Campaign 8 days
‘Digital First’ Motto Put Forward at All Levels of Government 8 days
Economic Development Council Re-Established 8 days
'Literature Week' to Be Celebrated 8 days
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