Highlights
70 projects to be implemented for 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and PRC
Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat of Government G.Zandanshatar received Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Mongolia Xing Haiming to discuss the 70 projects that will be implemented in the framework of the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the PRC as well as increasing bilateral trade turnover to USD 10 billion by 2020.
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Friendship Medal presented to Australian Ambassador
In accordance with a decree of President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga, the Friendship Medal of Mongolia was conferred upon John Howard Langtry, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Australia to Mongolia, in recognition of his contribution to the development of friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries.
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Ambassador B.Ganbold appointed as Head of ENEA Office
Ambassador of Mongolia to the Republic of Korea B.Ganbold was appointed as the Head of Subregional Office for East and North-East Asia (ENEA) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and took office on January 7, 2019.
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Mongolian engineers earned MNT 11 billion from aircraft maintenance
Aircraft Maintenance Department of MIAT Mongolian Airlines obtained a revenue of MNT 11 billion in 2018. The department has repaired 12 foreign airplanes this year. Chief of the Production Planning Division at MIAT J.Chuluunjav noted that the company provided aircraft maintenance services to 62 foreign airplanes since 2014.
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Mongolian Basketball players qualified for FIBA 3x3 World Cup
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has updated the world rankings in which Mongolian 3x3 team is qualified for more tournaments as a result of their major success in 2018.
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Health Minister checks services of central hospitals
On January 6, Health Minister D.Sarangerel worked at central hospitals of Songinokhairkhan, Khan-Uul, Bayanzukh and Chingeltei districts to see situations of health services in times of seasonal flu and flu-like disease outbreak.
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Passenger transport service starts in route Dornod-Zamyn-Uud
Public transport service has started in route between Kherlen soum of Dornod aimag and Zamyn-Uud soum of Dornogobi aimag.
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Ownership of Asgat silver deposit to be transferred to Erdenes Mongol LLC
Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat of Government G.Zandanshatar received the executives of Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority, Erdenes Mongol LLC and Mongolrostsvetmet LLC.
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B.Budjargal wins ultramarathon
IM B.Budjargal placed 1st place in the 6-day event of the Across The Years multiday running event, which took place in Arizona, USA.  
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Ulaanbaatar winter festival to take place for the 6th year
The Ulaanbaatar Winter Festival will take place on February 16-17. Officials report that this year’s festival will be co-organized by the Tourism Department of the Capital City and Sky Resort Ski Complex.
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‘Year of Development-with participation of citizens’ announced
A Governor’s Council of the Capital City held its first meeting of 2019. At the meeting, the council decided to announce 2019 as ‘Year of development with participation of citizens’.
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National Day of Blood Donors marked
With a purpose to glorify and increase the number of blood donors, the National Blood Transfusion Research Center (NBTRC) is marking ‘National Day of Blood Donors’ today for the 4th year.
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Ch.Badral selected as one of 20 singers to compete in Cardiff Singer of the World 2019
Competing with over 400 opera singers, a soloist of the Mongolian Military Song and Dance Academic Ensemble Badral Chuluunbaatar was selected one of the final twenty for the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2019 competition.
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Over 1 million passengers carried on international flights
The Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia (MCAA) reports that record-breaking 1.2 million passengers were carried on international flights to and from Mongolia this past year.
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‘Khiimori’ movie to be premiered on January 5
A movie named ‘Khiimori’ inspired by a poem ‘Brown horse’ of State Laureate Ch.Lkhamsuren will be premiered on January 5.
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Minister Ya.Sodbaatar pays visit to the Republic of Korea
At the invitation of South Korea’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Ms. Kim Hyun-mi, Minister of Road and Transport Development Ya.Sodbaatar paid a visit to the country to attend groundbreaking ceremony of railway links North and South Korea on December 26. 
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Mongolia named as one of the top 10 countries to visit
Forbes has named Mongolia as one of the top 10 countries to visit in 2019.
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President Kh.Battulga extends New Year Greetings
On the New Year’s Eve, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga extended greetings to the citizens of Mongolia in a televised message.
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TTPP Power Source Framework Agreement signed
On December 31, the Government of Mongolia and Oyu Tolgoi LLC signed the Power Source Framework Agreement (PSFA), which sets out the pathway for Oyu Tolgoi (OT) to construct the Tavan Tolgoi Power Project (TTPP) and secures a long-term domestic power solution for OT and the wider South Gobi region.
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Hawk of State O.Khangai wins President’s Cup
On the occasion of the 107th anniversary of the Restoration of National Freedom and Independence, a wrestling tournament for the President’s Cup took place in the Buyant-Ukhaa Sports Complex today.
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T. Jambaltseren: ‘International and National Standards Must Be Properly Enforced’ 10 hours
Draft Budget 2026 Includes Funding for 579 Projects and Programs 10 hours
Writing Culture of the Mongols 10 hours
Mongolia, Vietnam to Enrich Cooperation between Legislative Bodies 10 hours
1.22 Million Tons of Coal Sold in One Day 10 hours
Mongolian Athletes to Wear ‘Goyol Cashmere’ at Opening of Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics 13 hours
Mongolian Government Approves Master Plan for Zamyn-Uud-Erenhot Economic Cooperation Zone 13 hours
Yuhan Corporation Joins 'Billions of Trees' National Movement 13 hours
Ecosystem Resilience Project Concludes, Adding 1.2 Million Hectares of Protected Land 15 hours
National Team Athletes Win 135 Medals at International Competitions This Year 15 hours
Vietnam National Assembly First Vice Chairman Pays Official Visit to Mongolia 17 hours
Advanced Newborn Screening Device Detecting 25–30 Metabolic Disorders Handed Over 18 hours
Regulation on Providing Assistance and Benefits to Persons with Developmental Challenges 18 hours
Mongolia, Japan Hold Second Student Exchange Forum 1 day
President Khurelsukh Visits the Central Military Hospital 1 day
Digital Bridge 2025: Generative Nation Sets a New Technological Agenda 1 day
Timeless Radiance of the Sages’ Luminous Intellect: Towards Attaining Wisdom 1 day
Mongolia, Korea Securities Finance Corporation Sign Memorandum of Understanding 1 day
International Day of Older Persons Observed 1 day
Chairman Amarbayasgalan Receives Ambassador Nguyen Tuan Thanh 1 day
‘Mongolian Gallery’ Store Opens in Toronto, Canada 1 day
European Championship of Mongolian National Wrestling to Take Place in Budapest 1 day
PM Zandanshatar Appoints B. Enkhbayar as Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs 1 day
MongolZ Tops World Rankings 2 days
Coal Transport to Increase at Gashuunsukhait–Gantsmod Port 2 days
Mongolian, Polish Parliamentary Groups Discuss Strengthening Cooperation 2 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 3 days
Diplomatic Passport Holders Exempted From Short-Term Visa Requirements 3 days
AI-Powered Chatbot Introduced for Information and Advisory Services 3 days
Baskhuu Yondonperenlei Wins Qingdao Grand Prix 3 days
National Playwriting Contest Winners Announced 3 days
Philatelists Receive PHILAKOREA 2025 International Awards 3 days
Mongolia, Peru Sign a Memorandum of Understanding 3 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 6 days
Tselmuun Ider Becomes World Cadet Chess Solving Champion 6 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 7 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
‘Regulation 2025’ International Forum Underway in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Government to Enrich National Wealth Fund, Distribute Benefits to People 8 days
Mongolia Hosts Regional Workshop on Air Quality and Environmental Cooperation 8 days
New Air Services Agreement Paves Way for Direct Flights Between Mongolia and Australia 8 days
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mongolia Will Steadfastly Support the United Nations’ Efforts to Safeguard International Peace and Security 8 days
Mongolian Government Announces Five-Year Reform Plan and Economic Policy Initiatives 8 days
English for the Visually Impaired (EVI) Project: Opening Opportunities Through Language 8 days
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