Highlights
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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Mongolia-China-Russia forum focuses on Zamyn-Uud and Erenhot cooperation
A regular ‘Mongolia-China-Russia Economic and Trade Cooperation’ forum was held on August 17-19 in Erenhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. Government delegates led by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ya. Sanjmyatav and representatives of 130 member companies of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) attended the forum and presented their products at the expo organized within the event.
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State Secretary receives Uruguayan delegates
On August 17, D. Davaasuren State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received Fernando Cabral, Head of the International Economy Department of the Uruguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fernando Lugris, Non-resident Ambassador of Uruguay to Mongolia and Antonio Karambula, Executive Director of the Uruguay XXI, Export and Investment Agency, who are on visit to Mongolia. 
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Uruguay to cooperate with Mongolia in producing cheese
On August 17, the very first Mongolia-Uruguay business meeting took place in the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI).
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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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The Economist Spotlights Mongolia’s World Horse Day Initiative 15 hours
Tselmuun Ider Becomes World Cadet Chess Solving Champion 15 hours
Mongolian Junior Athletes Win 22 Medals at 11th International Children’s Games 20 hours
Mongolia, Armenia Establish Legal Framework for Visa-Free Travel 20 hours
Auditor General of Mongolia Meets Leaders of Project to Strengthen Performance Audit Capacity 21 hours
Mongolia, Republic of Korea Expand Cooperation in Urban Development and Housing 21 hours
Coal Export, Transport, and Exchange Sales Have Increased 22 hours
Memorandum of Understanding Signed 22 hours
FMESU Demands Salary Increase with Peaceful Rally 1 day
MNT 131.1 Billion Accumulated in Savings Fund in First Half of Year 1 day
Cabinet Endorses Draft National Strategy on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence 1 day
Parliament Accepts President’s Partial Veto on ‘Gold-3’ Campaign 1 day
‘Digital First’ Motto Put Forward at All Levels of Government 1 day
Economic Development Council Re-Established 1 day
'Literature Week' to Be Celebrated 1 day
‘Regulation 2025’ International Forum Underway in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Government to Enrich National Wealth Fund, Distribute Benefits to People 1 day
Mongolia Hosts Regional Workshop on Air Quality and Environmental Cooperation 1 day
New Air Services Agreement Paves Way for Direct Flights Between Mongolia and Australia 3 days
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mongolia Will Steadfastly Support the United Nations’ Efforts to Safeguard International Peace and Security 3 days
Mongolian Government Announces Five-Year Reform Plan and Economic Policy Initiatives 3 days
English for the Visually Impaired (EVI) Project: Opening Opportunities Through Language 3 days
5,699 Officers Receive Specialized Training 3 days
Tugrug Deposits Reach MNT 23 Trillion 3 days
Minister of Culture Emphasizes Increased Budget for COP17 3 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets UN Secretary-General António Guterres 3 days
Mongolia Could Raise up to USD 1.5 Billion in Financing 3 days
Mongolia and India Advance Strategic Partnership Ahead of 70th Anniversary 3 days
PM Zandashatar: ‘We Will Tirelessly Support the International Asset Recovery Network’ 3 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel 3 days
Mongolia, Türkiye Explore Deeper Cooperation in Agriculture and Light Industry 3 days
Mongolia and Chile Discuss Active Cooperation in Trade, Education 3 days
Meeting Held with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephulh 3 days
10 Snow Removal and De-icing Vehicles Delivered to Ulaanbaatar 3 days
180 Water Kiosks in Ger Areas Fully Automated under Water Compact Agreement 3 days
Cooperation Advancing High School Development and Special Needs Education 3 days
GuarantCo Completes First Deal in Mongolia with Trade and Development Bank 3 days
President Khurelsukh Participates in 80th UNGA General Debate 3 days
Mongolia Examines Tax Reform and Budget Revenue Coordination 3 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets with President of Finland Alexander Stubb 3 days
Mongolia, South Korea Conduct Successful Cold-Climate Rice Cultivation Trial 4 days
Securities Market Trading Declines from 2024 4 days
Mongolia Attends High-Level Meeting Commemorating 30th Anniversary of 4th World Conference on Women 4 days
MNUMS Central Hospital Introduces ISO 7101:2023 Standard 4 days
Mongolian Unified Calligraphy Art Association Established 4 days
President of Mongolia Attends Commemorative Session of UN General Assembly’s 80th Anniversary 4 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović 4 days
Techweek-2025 Commences 4 days
Researchers Hold Discussion on Strengthening Democratic Constitutional Governance 4 days
‘Green Autumn Days - National Industry 2025’ Opens in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Hungarian Officials Visit Mongolia to Enhance Immigration Cooperation 4 days
MongolZ Wins Silver at Fissure Playground 2 5 days
500 Mongolian Students to Be Trained as Engineers in the Republic of Korea 5 days
Mongolia, South Korea Strengthen Ties in Critical Minerals and Mining 5 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Attend the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly 5 days
Mongolian Fencers Win Two Bronze Medals at Asian Cadet Cup 2025 5 days
Jewelry Collector Kazumi Arikawa Visits Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum 5 days
Mongolian Tugrug Declines Against Major Currencies in August 2025 5 days
32 Mongolian Students to Study in Türkiye Under 'President’s Scholar 2100' Program 5 days
Mongolia and China to Expand Cooperation in Combating Transnational Crime 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia Elected to Universal Postal Union’s Postal Operations Council for First Time 8 days
More Than 2,500 Engineers and Specialists Engaged in Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Project 8 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru Visits Uvs Aimag 8 days
Government Approves First Regulation on Public Physical Education 8 days
New Dinosaur Species Study Published in Prestigious Nature Journal 8 days
Mongolist Anna Tsendina Donates Rare Zanabazar-Era Deity Sculpture 8 days
Mongolia to Host UNCCD COP17 With Participation of 10,000 Delegates 8 days
Chair of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment meets Deputy Regional Director of GGGI Asia 8 days
Orkhon Purevdorj Wins Bronze at 2025 World Wrestling Championships 8 days
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