Highlights
Barefoot half marathon to be held for the first time
The ‘Mongolian Steppe’ international marathon initiated by Japanese citizen Fujiwara Tatsuichi in 1997 will be held for the 22nd time under the title ‘Steppe Marathon - Bogd Khan Ultra Trail 50km’.
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Companies attracted MNT 18 billion with public offers
Over the last year the Mongolian Stock Exchange (MSE) has been active and domestic entrepreneurs have issued initial and additional stocks to expand their businesses and increase market shares.
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Mongolian doctor rendering aid to flood-affected people in Japan
A.Altanzagas a physician of Medical Emergency Assistance Center of the Capital City of Ulaanbaatar is working in Japan, rendering aid to flood-affected people.  
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Bayangol Nomadic festival takes place
On August 8, Bayangol district of the capital city hosted the second ‘Bayangol Nomadic Festival’ at the Khui Doloon Khudag.
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Foreign Minister receives World Bank Country Director
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia D.Tsogtbaatar received Bert Hofman, World Bank's Country Director for China, Mongolia and Korea on August 7.
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Mongolian snipers in the 5th place in international contest
The Mongolian snipers successfully attended the ‘Sniper Frontier’ International Contest wrapped up in Belarus.
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Fourteen political parties submit requests to participate in by-election
As of August 7, fourteen political parties officially applied the General Election Commission of Mongolia (GECM) for registration for by-election in the 42nd constituency of parliamentary election, to be run on October 7, 2018.
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National parachuting champions selected
The National Parachuting Championship was held at  the 337th military unit locates in Nalaikh district.
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August 9 events
Following events are expected on August 9
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New traffic rules to come into effect from November
During its regular meeting on August 8, the Cabinet backed the modified traffic rules of Mongolia, which will come into effect from next November. 
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'One day of Mongolian Nomads' event takes place in Umnugobi aimag
An event themed ‘One day of Mongolian Nomads’ took place in Mandakh bagh, Khankhongor soum of Umnugobi aimag on August 5.
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Cabinet approves coordinates of areas eligible for exploration licenses
At its regular meeting on August 8, the Cabinet approved coordinates of areas eligible for exploration licenses.
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Cabinet meeting in brief
The Cabinet meeting, held on August 8, made the following decisions.
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Agricultural sector receives 196 machineries from Russia
The ceremony of Crop Farming Support Fund of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture receiving agricultural machinery and equipment from the Russian Federation, which are being provided under the soft loan agreement between the Development Bank of Mongolia and the Vnesheconombank of Russia.
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Over MNT 700 million to be allotted for recovery from disaster
Due to last month’s heavy rains and strong winds, poles of overhead power lines were broken in Kharkhorin soum of Uvurkhangai aimag, and Undur-Ulaan, Khotont and Khashaat soums of Arkhangai aimag.
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Coach Kh.Odbayar completes international coaching course
A manager of Mongolian Table Tenis Association, Coach Kh.Odbayar completed an international coaching course run by the Sports Science Faculty of Leipzig University of the Federal Republic of Germany. 
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Preparations of trading ETT’s shares discussed
At its regular meeting on August 8, the Cabinet designated the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry and the Government Agency for Policy Coordination on State Property as authorized body for the state ownership in ‘Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC’.
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IMF Staff team: Growth is reviving although significant vulnerabilities remain
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Mr. Geoff Gottlieb visited Ulaanbaatar from July 25 to August 6, 2018 to conduct discussions on the fifth review of the three-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement approved on May 24, 2017, in an amount equivalent to SDR314.5054 million, or about US$434.3 million.
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Construction work of Tavantolgoi-Gashuunsukhait railway to be intensified
The Cabinet made its regular meeting on August 8. During the meeting, the Cabinet made a decision to establish ‘Tavan Tolgoi Railway’ company with state-ownership of not less than 51 percent.
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German citizen Udo Haase bestowed with Khangarid Order
Deputy Governor of Ulaanbaatar city J.Batbayasgalan bestowed the “Khangarid” order upon Dr. Udo Haase, Mayor of Schönefeld municipality of the Federal Republic of Germany.  
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Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 1 day
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 1 day
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 2 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 3 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 3 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 4 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 4 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 4 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 4 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 5 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 5 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 5 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 5 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 5 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 5 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 6 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 6 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 6 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 6 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 8 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 8 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 9 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 9 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 9 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 9 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 9 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 9 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 9 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 9 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 9 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 9 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 9 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 9 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 9 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 9 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 10 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 10 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 10 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 10 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 10 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 10 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 10 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 10 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 10 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 11 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 11 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 11 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 11 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 12 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 12 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 12 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 12 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 12 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 12 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 12 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 12 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 12 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 13 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 13 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 13 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 13 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 13 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 13 days
This Week in Mongolia 13 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 15 days
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