Highlights
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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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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Mongolia Celebrates National Pride Day Honoring Chinggis Khaan 5 hours
President Awards Order of Chinggis Khaan to Academician Narangerel 6 hours
Chuluun Sampildondov: Museum Aims at Contributing to Reshaping Global Perspectives on Chinggis Khaan 12 hours
Mongolian Olympic Committee Honors Sporting Excellence 1 day
Schedule Updated for Bus Route to Chinggis Khaan International Airport 1 day
Mongolia, South Korea Advance Bilateral Agenda 1 day
Mongolia and Indonesia Hold First Business Forum 1 day
Mongolia, South Korea Intergovernmental Committee Holds Session 1 day
Foreign Minister Highlights ‘Physical: Asia’ as Boost to Mongolia’s International Image 1 day
MPP Group Backs Uchral for Speaker of Parliament 1 day
Porcelain Exhibition Opens in Honor of Factory’s 70th Anniversary 1 day
Education Infrastructure: 12 Schools, 24 Kindergartens set for 2025 Launch 1 day
MPP Conference Holds First Session, Elects New Leadership 2 days
Mongolia’s Social Development Achievements Highlighted at Doha Summit 2 days
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 2 days
UN Adopts Mongolia’s Resolution on Rural Women 2 days
China Donates Clinical Training Facility to Pediatric Rehabilitation Center 2 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang 2 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin 2 days
Food Revolution Boosts Gazar Shim Capacity Twofold 2 days
Mongolian Team Fights for the Grand Prize in ‘Physical: Asia’ 2 days
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 2 days
Ministry of Environment, UN to Advance Public-Private Partnership 2 days
Wool, Cashmere Industry Export Potential: USD 1 Billion 3 days
First Two Bagh Schools Open at Uyench, Borshoo Borders 3 days
Global Human Security Expert Holds Lecture at National University of Mongolia 3 days
Mongolian Kettlebell Lifters Win 12 Medals at World Championship 3 days
Mongolian Landscape Photography 2025 Winners 3 days
Natsagdorj Literary Prize Winners 3 days
Mongolia to Propose Three Initiatives at COP17 3 days
Waste-to-Energy Plant to Generate 35 MW Annually 3 days
CAMC 2025 Mobilizes Regional Action on Media Viability in Tashkent 3 days
Trade and Development Bank Launches Google Pay for TDB Cards in Mongolia 3 days
Prime Minister, Rio Tinto Copper Chief Hold Talks on Oyu Tolgoi 3 days
Russian PM Mishustin: 'Petroleum Exports to Mongolia Will Increase' 3 days
Mongolia Japan Hospital Introduces Latest Laser Technology 3 days
Zandanshatar Arrives in Moscow for SCO Heads of Government Meeting 3 days
Mongolia Joins Latin America, Caribbean Nuclear Disarmament Conference 4 days
Historic Success at World Powerlifting Championships 4 days
Mongolia’s Foreign Population Exceeds 37,000 4 days
MPP Congress Elects Conference Members 4 days
Social Insurance Fund Income Increases by 15.9 Percent in First Nine Months 4 days
Alpine Skier Ariunbat Qualifies for Winter Olympics for the First Time 4 days
Mongolia Chairs UN 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 4 days
Buddhist Sculptor Batzorig Delivers ‘Stupa’ Lecture 4 days
Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Advances to Ease Congestion in Capital 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor Elected Chairman of MPP 5 days
'The Last Nomads' Debuts in Austria, Showcasing Mongolia’s Living Heritage 6 days
Cashmere Holding Exports to 10 Countries Under 'White Gold' National Movement 7 days
President Khurelsukh and Minister Enkhbayar Visit 'Chig' Brand Factory 7 days
Agreement Reached to Raise Salaries for Doctors and Health Workers 7 days
Mongolian Players Win Two Gold and One Bronze at FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship 7 days
Ambassador of Cuba Presents Copy of Letter of Credence 7 days
Insulated Household Count Grows as 1,391 Ger-Area Families Receive Support 7 days
Auditor General of Mongolia Meets ADB Delegation to Strengthen Audit Collaboration 7 days
UN Adopts 'Role of Cooperatives in Social Development' 7 days
Immigration Agency of Mongolia Launches New Visa Application Platform 7 days
600 Hectares Rehabilitated from Mining Damage in Selenge Aimag 8 days
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 8 days
Government Mandates Loan Repayment by Erdenes Mongol Subsidiaries 8 days
New 640-Student School Building Completed in Capital City 8 days
Program to Prevent Digital Addiction to Be Implemented 8 days
Standard for Pasteurized Camel Milk Adopted 8 days
Prime Minister Appoints MP Gankhuyag Khassuuri as Deputy Prime Minister 8 days
Parliament Approves 2026 Budget 8 days
Deputy Speaker Bat-Erdene to Assume Speaker Duties 9 days
Embassy of China, UNFPA Launch Joint Health and Hygiene Education Projects in Selenge Aimag 9 days
Mongolia to Compete in Five Sports at 25th Deaflympics in Tokyo 9 days
Ceramic Exhibition Honoring Undur Gegeen Zanabazar to Open at Bogd Khaan Palace Museum 9 days
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