Highlights
UB Food Festival to be held this weekend
Ulaanbaatar city Tourism Department in collaboration with Gerel Plus Media Group will organize ‘UB Food Festival’ on the weekend, August 24-26, at the National Amusement Park for the sixth year.
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Polar star order conferred on Russian citizen
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga issued a decree to confer the Polar Star Order on Russian citizen Anton Vitalyevich Kovalenko in recognition of his contribution to the strengthening of Mongolia-Russia relations and cooperation.
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Salary of doctors and teachers to be raised by 8 percent, nurses by 12-30 percent
At its regular meeting on August 22, the Cabinet decided to raise the salary of civil servants who have lower and/or equal salaries to teachers and doctors by 8 percent.  
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Seedstar Ulaanbaatar-2018 selects its winner
With an aim to support startups from developing countries, Seedstars World Competition was successfully organized in Mongolia on August 16-18 for the second year.
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Cultural envoy to Netherlands receives certificate
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Kingdom of the Netherlands O.Och granted a certificate to Molom Khauzinga Davaa, who  has been appointed as a cultural envoy of Mongolia, on August 15.
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Municipal government seeking possibility to decentralize capital city
Mayor of the capital city and Governor of Ulaanbaatar S.Batbold and corresponding officials have worked in Darkhan-Uul aimag.
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Prominent scientists gather to present researches
The Institute of Physics and Technology of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences is hosting an International Conference themed ‘Modern Trends in Natural Sciences and Advanced Technologies in Science Education’ on August 20-23.
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AmCham hosts a panel discussion on digital economy
The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Mongolia hosted its August Monthly Meeting with a panel of leaders in digital economy on August 21. 
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Sh.Tumentsetseg wins silver medal at Asian Games
On August 21, international master Sh.Tumentsetseg won a silver medal in women’s freestyle 68kg of the XVIII Asian Games. She was defeated by Chinese wrestler Feng Zhou with 1:4 in the match for gold.
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August temperatures to remain cool
Rain with thunder and lightning is expected in areas of western aimags and in western parts of central aimags on August 23, in areas of western and central aimags and in western parts of gobi aimags on August 24, in some areas of central, gobi and eastern aimags on August 25, and in areas of central and eastern aimags on August 26.
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State awards presented to citizens
Today, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga issued a decree to present state orders and medals to some members of the staff of the National Emergency Management Agency, the National Police Agency and the Ulaanbaatar Railway Joint Venture and some healthcare workers, who demonstrated courage and dexterity, fulfilled their duties toward the nation and the people with honor, and safeguarded many lives during the natural disaster in Airag Soum of Dornogobi Aimag.
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International Steppe Marathon features barefoot half marathon and ultra trail
The 22nd Mongolian International Steppe Marathon was organized on August 19 under the theme ‘Mongolian International Steppe Marathon - Bogd Khan Ultra Trail 50km’.
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G.Nandinzaya wins bronze at women’s 10 meter air rifle
Yesterday, August 20, a Mongolian athlete G.Nandinzaya grabbed a bronze medal with 227.4 points in women’s 10 meter air rifle at the Asian Games.
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P.Orkhon grabs second gold medal at Asian Games
In women’s freestyle 62kg of the 18th Asian Games, State Honored Athlete P. Orkhon defeated her rival Aisuluu Tynybekova from Kyrgyz by 11:0 for gold match and won the second gold medal of Mongolia.  
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to pay an official visit to Mongolia
State Councilor of the People's Republic of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will pay an official visit to Mongolia on August 23-25, at the invitation of Foreign Minister D.Tsogtbaatar.
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Third Mongolia-Japan medical forum takes place
At an initiative of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS), the 3rd Mongolia-Japan joint forum was organized on August 20 in Ulaanbaatar city 
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Increase of minimum wage rate to come into effect from next January
A decision to increase the minimum wage rate to MNT 1904 per hour or MNT 320 thousand was made last Friday at the tripartite negotiation of Labor and Social Consensus.
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'Coal Mongolia-2018’ to highlight technological advances
The 8th annual international conference and exhibition 'Coal Mongolia-2018' will take place under the theme ‘Together towards technological advance’ in Shangri-La Hotel on September 4-5.
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Mongolists discuss heritage of Mongolian scripts
Aimed at introducing to public a source of various scripts that Mongolian people used and ancient documents being preserved in Mongolia and foreign countries, an International Scientific Conference entitled ‘Heritage of Mongolian scripts’ took place on August 17-18 in Ulaanbaatar city.  
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Letter of credence presented to Ambassador of Mongolia to Japan
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga presented a letter of credence to newly-assigned Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Japan Batjargal Dambadarjaa on August 17.
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Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 16 minutes
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 24 minutes
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 1 hour
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 4 hours
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 6 hours
This Week in Mongolia 6 hours
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 6 hours
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 3 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 3 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 3 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 4 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 4 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 4 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 5 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 5 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 5 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 6 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 6 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 6 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 6 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 7 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 7 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 7 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 7 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 7 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 7 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 8 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 10 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 10 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 10 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 10 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 10 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 10 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 10 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 10 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 10 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 10 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 10 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 11 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 11 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 11 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 11 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 11 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 11 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 11 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 11 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 11 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 11 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 11 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 12 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 13 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 13 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 13 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 13 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 13 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 13 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 13 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 13 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 13 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 14 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 14 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 14 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 14 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 14 days
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