Highlights
Mongolian freestyle wrestlers claim first gold and bronze medals at 18th Asian Games
State Honored Athlete E.Bekhbayar won the first-ever gold medal of Mongolia at 18th Asian Summer Games, kicked off on August 18 in Jakarta, Indonesia, by defeating Kang Kum Song from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in 57kg event of freestyle wrestling. 
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Mining Minister visiting Inner Mongolia
Mongolian delegation led by D. Sumiyabazar, Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry, is paying a working visit to Hohhot, Bayannur, Baotou and Ordos cities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China on August 15-18.
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Wintering preparations of the capital city running at 65.5 percent
A regular meeting of the Council of Governor of the Capital City was held on August 16, discussing a wide range of issues regarding preparations for winter.
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S.Korea Culture Days to be organized next month
On August 16, Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, met Jeong Jae Nam, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia.
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Mongolians ranked at 6th place by average IQ
Mongolia is ranked at the 6th place out of 80 countries by its people's average IQ (101) according to the studies conducted  by Richard Lynn, a British Professor of Psychology and Tatu Vanhanen, Finnish Professor of political science.
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MP Z.Narantuya receives KAS representatives
Member of the Parliament Z.Narantuya met with Deputy Secretary General and Head of the European and International Cooperation Department of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Dr. Gerhard Wahlers, KAS Resident Representative in Mongolia Johann Fuhrmann, and KAS program coordinator S.Ganzaya.
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Speaker receives members of National Assembly of Republic of Korea
On August 16, Speaker of the Parliament of Mongolia M.Enkhbold received representatives led by Chairman of Standing Committee on Environment and Labor of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. 
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Japanese music troupe Mugenjuku to stage concerts in Mongolia
At the invitation of the Capital City Tourism Department, traditional Japanese music troupe Mugenjuku is to stage concerts.
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August 17 events
The following events are expected on Friday, August 17:
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International mining investors to convene in Ulaanbaatar
16th ‘Discover Mongolia’, an international mining investors’ forum is to be held in Ulaanbaatar on September 6-7.
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Ch.Mungundalai summits Mount Elbrus
A member of ‘ Young Cyclist’ club Ch.Mungundalai has successfully summited Mount Elbrus (5642 meters), the highest mountain in Europe on August 14. 
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Chess players from 16 Asian countries to compete in Mongolia
Under the auspices of Deputy Speaker of the Parliament Ya.Sanjmyatav, ‘Asian Juniors Chess Championship-2018’ is to be held in Ulaanbaatar on August 17-26. 
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Mongolia preparing to launch second satellite
In July, 2017, Mongolia launched its first satellite ‘Mazaalai’. Now, the country is in the preparation stage to launch its second satellite, said D. Erdenebaatar, engineer of the ‘Mazaalai’ Project, at 3rd meeting of international project ‘BIRDS’.
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President receives Deputy Secretary-General of Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Today, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga received Dr. Gerhard Wahlers, Deputy Secretary-General and Head of the European and International Cooperation Department of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, who is paying a working visit to Mongolia. The Konrad Adenauer Foundation opened its office in Mongolia in 1993, and this year marks the 25th anniversary of bilateral cooperation.
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Mongolia-Japanese business forum to be held
In conjunction with opening monnichi.today Mongolian business and economic integrated platform in Japanese, ‘Monnichi Today 2019’ Mongolia-Japanese business forum is to be hosted in Ulaanbaatar city on September 17, 2018.
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MoU signed for science-based development of the capital
On August 16, S. Batbold, Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, and D. Regdel, President of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation to develop the capital city based on science.
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Speaker receives Lao delegation
On August 14, Speaker of the Parliament M.Enkhbold met with a delegation led by Khammanh Sounvileuth, Minister of Home Affairs of the Lao People's Democratic Republic who are making a visit to Mongolia. 
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Indian Embassy renders assistance to flood-affected households
15 hectares of land has been given on the purpose of family need to 250 households that were affected by flooding. 
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16th Mongolia-Germany forum to take place in Ulaanbaatar
The 16th Mongolia-Germany Forum will be held under the theme “Democracy needs democrats: Political education of Mongolia and Germany” on August 17 in Ulaanbaatar. The event is annually organized alternately in Berlin and Ulaanbaatar.
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Coal price of Energy Resource Company up by 15 percent
Mongolian Mining Corporation presented its 2018 semi-annual financial report to public.
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Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 22 hours
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 1 day
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 1 day
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 1 day
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 1 day
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 1 day
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 1 day
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 1 day
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 1 day
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 1 day
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 1 day
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 1 day
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 1 day
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 1 day
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 1 day
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 3 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 3 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 3 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 3 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 3 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 3 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 4 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 4 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 4 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 4 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 4 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 4 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 4 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 4 days
Mongolian Students to Participate in “Seeds for the Future 2025” International Program 4 days
450 Teachers Participate in Mentor Teacher Training 5 days
Dambadarjaa Subcenter Heating Plant to Be Commissioned in 2026 5 days
Darkhan Metallurgical Plant Reports Profit of MNT 36.7 Billion in First Half of 2025 5 days
Mongolia and Finland to Strengthen Cooperation within UN and Other International Organizations 5 days
Tulia Ackson: “IPU Will Support Mongolia’s Efforts to Enhance Gender Equality” 5 days
Khubilai Khaan’s Naval Fleet Exhibit Now on Display at Chinggis Khaan National Museum 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Early 20th-Century Mongolian History and Culture Through the Lens of a French Photographer 5 days
New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 8 days
Development Trends for Next 50 Years and Future Policy Directions Discussed 8 days
Mongolia–Canada Comprehensive Partnership Expands with New Content 8 days
Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated 8 days
Mongolia and Kazakhstan to Expand Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 8 days
Seventh World Mas-Wrestling Championships Commence 8 days
Travel Conditions for Mongolian Citizens Visiting South Korea to Be Reviewed 8 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at International Geography Olympiad 8 days
Foreign Minister Expresses Mongolia’s Commitment to Advancing Beneficial Cooperation with Finland 8 days
Mongolia and Japan to Cooperate on Expanding Green Housing Finance 9 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Governance and Inclusive Representation 9 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 9 days
Mongolia and Russia to Deepen Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 9 days
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P. Baigalmaa: "Undur Gegeen Zanabazar's White Tara is not a Mere Sculpture, but a Living and Breathing Artistic Figure" 9 days
Second-Stage Tender for Ulaanbaatar Metro Project to Be Announced in August 9 days
People’s Artist E. Amartuvshin Ranked World’s Top Opera Baritone 9 days
Research Launched to Determine Habitat Range of Snow Leopard 9 days
Fifth Mongolia-China Expo to Be Held Late August in Hohhot 9 days
Fukushiro Nukaga: “New Chapter Opened in Interparliamentary Cooperation” 9 days
MIAT’s New “Irves” Aircraft Lands in Mongolia After 12,265 km Trip 9 days
Five Aimags Classified as High-Risk for Drought 10 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Türkiye to Expand Historical and Cultural Cooperation 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Vietnam 10 days
Over 180 Countries Participate in the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 10 days
Prime Minister Reviews Progress at Kharkhorum Redevelopment Site 10 days
Mongolia Wins Bronze in 8th Asian Junior Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 10 days
39 Mongolian Students to Study in Germany Under “President's Scholar - 2100” Program 10 days
Lun Soum Agroforestry Project Experiments with Korean Vegetable Seedlings 11 days
SOAP II Project Makes Progress in Darkhan-Uul Province 11 days
Greenhouse Propagation Technology for Coniferous Trees Under Testing 11 days
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