Highlights
9000 km on horseback from Hungary to Karakorum
A dentist from Hungary Istvan Bentse started his horseback trip three years ago from a small village of Hungary to Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia.
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August 13 events
Following events are expected on August 13:
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Foreign Minister receives Ambassador of Kuwait
On August 10, Foreign Minister D.Tsogtbaatar received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kuwait to Mongolia, Khalid Yateem Al-Fadhli as his term of office is coming to an end.
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Defense Minister receives ICRC delegation
As the President of Mongolian Red Cross Society (MRCS), Defense Minister N.Enkhbold met today with Larry Maybee, the Deputy Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Delegation for East Asia. 
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Municipal government decides to spend MNT 1 billion for road repairs
A regular meeting of the Council of Governor of the Capital City was held on August 9, discussing some matters regarding constructional works and repair works of roads and streets destroyed by last month’s heavy rains in Ulaanbaatar city.
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Russian delegates hold meeting on Khalkh Gol Battle Victory celebration
Defense Minister N.Enkhbold have received delegates from a center for marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory of Khalkh Gol Battle, which was established by the Government of Russia, and held talks on the organization of the event and mutual coordination of its program. 
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National Barista Championship to be held
The National Barista Championship will be organized for the first time within the Resto Expo 2018 exhibition on September 17 and 18.
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Preschool education access to be increased
A working group headed by Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports Ts.Tsogzolmaa got acquainted with winter preparedness and new academic year preparation of kindergartens and schools in remote khoroos and villages of Songinokhairkhan district such as Takhilt, Emeelt and Jargalant in addition to the 210th and 228th kindergartens and the 12th and 62nd secondary schools. 
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Views exchanged on increasing volunteers in Mongolia
On August 9, Foreign Affairs Minister D.Tsogtbaatar met Gene Nixon, Country Director for Peace Corps Mongolia, in connection with latter’s completion of mission here.
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Miss A.Bayartsetseg to join upcoming Thai film project
The Nipan Studio of Thailand proposed Miss A.Bayartsetseg to play part in their upcoming adventure film ‘Warriors of Amazon’.
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Thirteen parties registered to compete for by-election
On August 9, General Election Commission of Mongolia (GECM) held its meeting, at which a decision was issued whether to register 14 parties that applied for registration to participate in the by-election in the 42nd constituency of parliamentary election.
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August 10 events
Following events are expected on August 10
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Kublai Khan and Marco Polo Cup takes place
At the initiative of the Mongolian Embassy to Italy, the second Mongolia-Italy friendly golf tournament themed ‘Kublai Khan and Marco Polo Cup 2018’ was held on August 9 at the Riverside Golf Club in Songinokhairkhan district, Ulaanbaatar.
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Fourth Chinggis Invitational kicks off
The fourth Chinggis Invitational, a chess tournament which was successfully held in San Francisco from 2015 to 2017, is being organized on August 8-16 at the Chinggis Chess Club of Mongolia. 
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O.Anujin participates in Shanghai International Ballet Competition
The 6th Shanghai International Ballet Competition is being held between August 3-11 under the theme ‘Dance to the Rhytm of Shanghai’. A total of 125 dancers from 16 countries registered to participate in the competition and only 73 were selected.
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Prime Minister visits ‘Zuv amidrakh ukhaan’ center
Today, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh visited a center ‘Zuv amidrakh ukhaan (Art of living right)’ and met people who live there and children who attend the 24-hour child care service of the center.
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Mongolian and Korean artists’ joint exhibition opens
The first joint exhibition of Mongolian and Korean artists opened at the exhibition hall of the Union of Mongolian Artists on August 8.
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39 students to study with Chinese government scholarship
A total 39 students out of 790 students who participated in scholarship selection qualified to receive 100 percent scholarship to be granted by the Government of China.       
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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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President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 9 hours
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 9 hours
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 10 hours
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 11 hours
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 11 hours
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 12 hours
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 12 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 1 day
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 1 day
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 2 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 3 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 3 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 3 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 3 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 3 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 4 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 4 days
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 4 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 4 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 4 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 4 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 4 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 4 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 5 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 5 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 5 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 5 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 5 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 5 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 5 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 5 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 5 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 6 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 6 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 6 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 6 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 6 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 8 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 8 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 9 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 9 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 9 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 9 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 9 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 9 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 9 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 9 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 9 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 10 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 10 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 10 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 10 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 10 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 10 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 10 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 10 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 11 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 11 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 11 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 11 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 11 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 11 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 12 days
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