Highlights
Salary of doctors and teachers to be raised by 8 percent, nurses by 12-30 percent
At its regular meeting on August 22, the Cabinet decided to raise the salary of civil servants who have lower and/or equal salaries to teachers and doctors by 8 percent.  
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Seedstar Ulaanbaatar-2018 selects its winner
With an aim to support startups from developing countries, Seedstars World Competition was successfully organized in Mongolia on August 16-18 for the second year.
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Cultural envoy to Netherlands receives certificate
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Kingdom of the Netherlands O.Och granted a certificate to Molom Khauzinga Davaa, who  has been appointed as a cultural envoy of Mongolia, on August 15.
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Municipal government seeking possibility to decentralize capital city
Mayor of the capital city and Governor of Ulaanbaatar S.Batbold and corresponding officials have worked in Darkhan-Uul aimag.
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Prominent scientists gather to present researches
The Institute of Physics and Technology of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences is hosting an International Conference themed ‘Modern Trends in Natural Sciences and Advanced Technologies in Science Education’ on August 20-23.
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AmCham hosts a panel discussion on digital economy
The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Mongolia hosted its August Monthly Meeting with a panel of leaders in digital economy on August 21. 
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Sh.Tumentsetseg wins silver medal at Asian Games
On August 21, international master Sh.Tumentsetseg won a silver medal in women’s freestyle 68kg of the XVIII Asian Games. She was defeated by Chinese wrestler Feng Zhou with 1:4 in the match for gold.
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August temperatures to remain cool
Rain with thunder and lightning is expected in areas of western aimags and in western parts of central aimags on August 23, in areas of western and central aimags and in western parts of gobi aimags on August 24, in some areas of central, gobi and eastern aimags on August 25, and in areas of central and eastern aimags on August 26.
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State awards presented to citizens
Today, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga issued a decree to present state orders and medals to some members of the staff of the National Emergency Management Agency, the National Police Agency and the Ulaanbaatar Railway Joint Venture and some healthcare workers, who demonstrated courage and dexterity, fulfilled their duties toward the nation and the people with honor, and safeguarded many lives during the natural disaster in Airag Soum of Dornogobi Aimag.
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International Steppe Marathon features barefoot half marathon and ultra trail
The 22nd Mongolian International Steppe Marathon was organized on August 19 under the theme ‘Mongolian International Steppe Marathon - Bogd Khan Ultra Trail 50km’.
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G.Nandinzaya wins bronze at women’s 10 meter air rifle
Yesterday, August 20, a Mongolian athlete G.Nandinzaya grabbed a bronze medal with 227.4 points in women’s 10 meter air rifle at the Asian Games.
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P.Orkhon grabs second gold medal at Asian Games
In women’s freestyle 62kg of the 18th Asian Games, State Honored Athlete P. Orkhon defeated her rival Aisuluu Tynybekova from Kyrgyz by 11:0 for gold match and won the second gold medal of Mongolia.  
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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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Mongolia Celebrates National Pride Day Honoring Chinggis Khaan 1 day
President Awards Order of Chinggis Khaan to Academician Narangerel 1 day
Chuluun Sampildondov: Museum Aims at Contributing to Reshaping Global Perspectives on Chinggis Khaan 1 day
Mongolian Olympic Committee Honors Sporting Excellence 2 days
Schedule Updated for Bus Route to Chinggis Khaan International Airport 2 days
Mongolia, South Korea Advance Bilateral Agenda 2 days
Mongolia and Indonesia Hold First Business Forum 2 days
Mongolia, South Korea Intergovernmental Committee Holds Session 2 days
Foreign Minister Highlights ‘Physical: Asia’ as Boost to Mongolia’s International Image 2 days
MPP Group Backs Uchral for Speaker of Parliament 2 days
Porcelain Exhibition Opens in Honor of Factory’s 70th Anniversary 2 days
Education Infrastructure: 12 Schools, 24 Kindergartens set for 2025 Launch 2 days
MPP Conference Holds First Session, Elects New Leadership 3 days
Mongolia’s Social Development Achievements Highlighted at Doha Summit 3 days
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 3 days
UN Adopts Mongolia’s Resolution on Rural Women 3 days
China Donates Clinical Training Facility to Pediatric Rehabilitation Center 3 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang 3 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin 3 days
Food Revolution Boosts Gazar Shim Capacity Twofold 3 days
Mongolian Team Fights for the Grand Prize in ‘Physical: Asia’ 3 days
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 3 days
Ministry of Environment, UN to Advance Public-Private Partnership 4 days
Wool, Cashmere Industry Export Potential: USD 1 Billion 4 days
First Two Bagh Schools Open at Uyench, Borshoo Borders 4 days
Global Human Security Expert Holds Lecture at National University of Mongolia 4 days
Mongolian Kettlebell Lifters Win 12 Medals at World Championship 4 days
Mongolian Landscape Photography 2025 Winners 4 days
Natsagdorj Literary Prize Winners 4 days
Mongolia to Propose Three Initiatives at COP17 4 days
Waste-to-Energy Plant to Generate 35 MW Annually 4 days
CAMC 2025 Mobilizes Regional Action on Media Viability in Tashkent 4 days
Trade and Development Bank Launches Google Pay for TDB Cards in Mongolia 4 days
Prime Minister, Rio Tinto Copper Chief Hold Talks on Oyu Tolgoi 4 days
Russian PM Mishustin: 'Petroleum Exports to Mongolia Will Increase' 4 days
Mongolia Japan Hospital Introduces Latest Laser Technology 4 days
Zandanshatar Arrives in Moscow for SCO Heads of Government Meeting 4 days
Mongolia Joins Latin America, Caribbean Nuclear Disarmament Conference 5 days
Historic Success at World Powerlifting Championships 5 days
Mongolia’s Foreign Population Exceeds 37,000 5 days
MPP Congress Elects Conference Members 5 days
Social Insurance Fund Income Increases by 15.9 Percent in First Nine Months 5 days
Alpine Skier Ariunbat Qualifies for Winter Olympics for the First Time 5 days
Mongolia Chairs UN 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 5 days
Buddhist Sculptor Batzorig Delivers ‘Stupa’ Lecture 5 days
Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Advances to Ease Congestion in Capital 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor Elected Chairman of MPP 6 days
'The Last Nomads' Debuts in Austria, Showcasing Mongolia’s Living Heritage 7 days
Cashmere Holding Exports to 10 Countries Under 'White Gold' National Movement 8 days
President Khurelsukh and Minister Enkhbayar Visit 'Chig' Brand Factory 8 days
Agreement Reached to Raise Salaries for Doctors and Health Workers 8 days
Mongolian Players Win Two Gold and One Bronze at FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship 8 days
Ambassador of Cuba Presents Copy of Letter of Credence 8 days
Insulated Household Count Grows as 1,391 Ger-Area Families Receive Support 8 days
Auditor General of Mongolia Meets ADB Delegation to Strengthen Audit Collaboration 8 days
UN Adopts 'Role of Cooperatives in Social Development' 8 days
Immigration Agency of Mongolia Launches New Visa Application Platform 9 days
600 Hectares Rehabilitated from Mining Damage in Selenge Aimag 9 days
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 9 days
Government Mandates Loan Repayment by Erdenes Mongol Subsidiaries 9 days
New 640-Student School Building Completed in Capital City 9 days
Program to Prevent Digital Addiction to Be Implemented 9 days
Standard for Pasteurized Camel Milk Adopted 9 days
Prime Minister Appoints MP Gankhuyag Khassuuri as Deputy Prime Minister 9 days
Parliament Approves 2026 Budget 9 days
Deputy Speaker Bat-Erdene to Assume Speaker Duties 10 days
Embassy of China, UNFPA Launch Joint Health and Hygiene Education Projects in Selenge Aimag 10 days
Mongolia to Compete in Five Sports at 25th Deaflympics in Tokyo 10 days
Ceramic Exhibition Honoring Undur Gegeen Zanabazar to Open at Bogd Khaan Palace Museum 10 days
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