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Draft Law on Amendments to the State Austerity Law to be Submitted to the State Great Khural
After discussing the draft Law on amendments to the State Austerity Law, the Cabinet decided to submit it to the State Great Khural of Mongolia for urgent discussion, in compliance with the Law on the Procedure of the Plenary Session of the State Great Khural on January 10, 2024.
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LED Lights Illuminate Crosswalks Near Schools in Ulaanbaatar
More than half of the 694 children injured in road and transport accidents across the country last year bore the brunt in the capital city itself. 
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Japan to Fund Khuvsgul Aimag's General Hospital Renovation
The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects of the Government of Japan will fund the interior renovation of the General Hospital of Khuvsgul Aimag. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mongolia Igawahara Masaru and Governor of Khuvsgul aimag P. Lkhagvajav signed the project contract on January 9, 2024. 
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International Open Tender for Ulaanbaatar Metro to be Announced This Month
In Ulaanbaatar, the capital has initiated the construction of a high-capacity metro. The Capital Governor and Ulaanbaatar City Mayor, Nyambaatar Khishgee, presented this development to journalists yesterday.The Mayor, in his address, highlighted that the construction of the metro project has commenced, following recent government discussions on financing. The capital city itself will bear 100 percent of the budget. Additionally, in the event of a need to guarantee construction performance, the government has the authority to issue a partial guarantee. A meeting of the Governor's Council of the capital is scheduled to discuss the construction. In the upcoming weeks, the budget will be presented at the meeting of citizens' representatives, with subsequent approval of the results.
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Postage Stamp "Year of the Dragon" Issued
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the first issuance of the Mongolian stamp, the “Year of the Dragon” stamp dedicated to the wooden dragon year of the 17th century named “Khilent ekh” has been put into circulation.
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“Mazaalai” International Ice Festival Set to Take Place
“Mazaalai” International Ice Festival will be held for the first time to boost winter tourism. Scheduled to be hosted at the "Sky Resort" ski resort, the Festival will include a 50-meter-long ice rink, a 12-meter-wide, 22-meter-long ice slide designed to accommodate a large number of people, and a remarkable 56.4-meter-long Mongolian snow sculpture.
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"If Only I Could Hibernate" Receives Its First Award of the Year
"If Only I Could Hibernate," a feature film directed by P. Zoljargal, continues to garner international attention, adding another award to its growing list of accolades. 
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Winter Tourism Events: What to Experience in Mongolia during the Winter Season
Mongolia is actively pursuing the development of winter tourism. Here is a brief overview of some of the key winter tourism events to take place in Mongolia until the end of March 2024. 
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Twelve Athletes Represent Mongolia at the IV Winter Youth Olympic Games
12 qualified athletes will represent Mongolia including six in biathlon, four in cross-country skiing, and two in alpine skiing for the first time.
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This Week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of January 8-14, 2024.
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Development Bank of Mongolia Maintains a Stable Credit Rating
The Development Bank of Mongolia successfully paid off $500 million of Eurobonds and JPY 30 billion of 'Samurai' bonds on time, using its own resources. This serves as the foundation for maintaining the bank's credit rating and elevating its rating given to banks by one level.
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Prime Minister of Mongolia to Participate in World Economic Forum
The 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) will take place under the theme “Rebuilding Trust” in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, on January 15-19, 2024. Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai will participate in the Forum.
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Five Percent of GDP of Mongolia to be Spent in Education Sector
The Ministry of Education and Science of Mongolia is set to allocate financing for 442 educational projects amounting to MNT 744.8 billion in 2024. This year, the overall budget allocated to the education sector will be 4.2 trillion MNT, five percent of the gross domestic product. 
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Major General Erdenebat Appointed as Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
On January 2, 2024 Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres appointed Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri as Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. 
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Amendments to the Criminal Code Toughens Penalties for Crimes Against Minors
The Amendments to the Criminal Code and Amendments to the Law on Offence are taking effect from the beginning of 2024. In this regard, the Ministry of Justice and Internal Affairs of Mongolia briefed on the significant changes made in the Criminal Code and the Law on Offence.
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Decisions Made at the Cabinet Session
During its regular session on January 3, 2024, the Cabinet made the following decisions: 
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Nomads' Cups on Display at the National Museum of Mongolia
“The Nomads’ Cups” a special exhibition is on display at the National Museum of Mongolia. A cup is one part of the rich heritage and customs of the Mongols. In addition to the customs related to cups and utensils inherited from the ancient nomads passing thousands of years, the exhibits offer minimalistic designs as well as superior craftsmanship.
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Mongolia to Boost Tourism under Brand Name "GoMongolia" in 2024
Prime Minister of Mongolia made remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the Mongolian National Brand “GoMongolia” on December 30, 2023. 
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Chairman of State Great Khural Visits Aimags with High Risk of Zud
Over 81 percent of the country's territory is covered with snow and approximately 70 percent of the total territory is at high risk of zud.  In this context, the Chairman of the Great Khural of Mongolia G. Zandanshatar visited aimags and soums to oversee winter conditions and the measures.
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Over 5,000 Individuals Take Part in Sunrise Tour
The tradition of organizing New Year's sunrise tours began two decades ago, initiated by the Ulaanbaatar railway team with just two wagons. The 20th edition of this sunrise tour featured an expansion to 21 wagons.
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Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 1 hour
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 1 hour
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 2 hours
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 19 hours
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 20 hours
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 22 hours
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 23 hours
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 23 hours
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 24 hours
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 1 day
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 1 day
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 1 day
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 1 day
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 1 day
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 1 day
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 1 day
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 1 day
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 1 day
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 1 day
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 1 day
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 1 day
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 2 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 2 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 2 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 2 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 3 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 3 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 3 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 3 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 3 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 3 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 3 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 3 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 4 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 4 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 4 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 4 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 4 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 7 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 7 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 7 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 8 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 8 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 8 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 9 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 9 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 9 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 10 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 10 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 10 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 10 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 11 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 11 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 11 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 11 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 11 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 11 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 11 days
This Week in Mongolia 11 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 12 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 14 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 14 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 14 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 14 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 14 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 14 days
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