Highlights
May 18 events
Following events are expected on May 18:
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World Bank expert to join the Mongolia Economic Forum
Christine Zhenwei Qiang, PhD, Practice Manager for the Global Investment and Competition Unit of the World Bank Group’s (WGB) Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment Global Practice, will attend the Mongolia Economic Forum (MEF) in Ulaanbaatar on May 21 and 22. During her visit, she will be presenting key findings of the WBG’s recent foreign investment policy analysis to a broad audience, including academia, businesses, government agencies and development partners in Mongolia.
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Revised version of ‘The Barber of Seville’ to be staged
The Barber of Seville by G.Rossini to be performed by artists of the State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet on May 19 and 20. It  has been described as the opera buffa (comic opera) of all ‘opere buffe’.
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Mongolbank purchases 988.8 kg gold in April
In connection to the Alt -2 program of the Bank of Mongolia (BoM), the bank’s gold purchase has increased. As of April 31, 2018, the Bank of Mongolia purchased 988.8 kgs of gold, reported on May 16.
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Mayor S.Batbold meets vice chairman of International Friendship Exchange Council Naohiko Ito
Today, on May 17, Mayor of the capital city and Governor of Ulaanbaatar S.Batbold has met with the Vice Chairman of International Friendship Exchange Council Mr.Naohiko Ito.
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Veteran diplomat T.Tumurkhuleg awarded with Legion of Honour of France
State Honored Cultural Figure, veteran diplomat, translator and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia T.Tumurkhuleg was awarded with the National Order of the Legion of Honour of France.
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Cashmere producers highlight export possibilities
A launch of national consultation ‘Opportunity to Increase Cashmere Export’ took place today which is being held by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, Mongolian Wool and Cashmere Association in cooperation with the World Bank Export Development Project for Mongolia.  
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Incoming S.Korean Ambassador presents credentials
On May 17, Jeong Jae Nam, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia, presented his Letter of Credence to Mongolian President Kh.Battulga.
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‘Mongolian National Ballet’ second competition to be held
Under the auspices of the Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports, the second ‘Mongolian national ballet’ competition will be held on May 27-29 in Ulaanbaatar. The competition is dedicated to discovering the best future ballet dancers of Mongolia, improving their talent, discovering new young dancers, improving the skills of professional dancers and introducing the innovations of Mongolian and world ballet to the artists.
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Innovative Partnership Support Program signed for SME Development in Mongolia
On May 17, Oyu Tolgoi LLC signed a memorandum of understanding with Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the Gobi Oyu Development Support Fund (DSF), the Umnugovi Governor (UG), and International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. 
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Mongolian athletes to compete in World Powerlifting Championships
On May 13-19, 2018, World Open, Sub-Junior, Junior & Master Classic Bench Press Championships is being held in Vantaa, Finland.
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Mongolia attends international forum on nuclear energy
Mongolian delegation attended the 10th Anniversary International forum ATOMEXPO 2018, which took place in Sochi, Russia on May 14-16.
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Parliament appoints Mongolia’s Ambassadors
During the plenary meeting of the Mongolian Parliament on May 17, MPs approved the appointment of Ambassadors of Mongolia to four foreign countries.
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Deputy Foreign Minister B.Battsetseg receives Ambassador of RoK
On May 16, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia Jeong Jae Nam in conjunction with presenting his credentials.
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Nomadic Empires of the Mongolian Steppes exhibition opens in National Museum of Korea
The opening ceremony of the special exhibition “Nomadic Empires of the Mongolian Steppes” organized by the National Museum of Korea, the Instutute of History and Archaeology of Mongolian Academy of Sciences, the National Museum of Mongolia and the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum was held on May 15, 2018 in National Museum of Korea.
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P.Gankhuu appointed Erdenes Mongol LLC CEO
The Board Meeting of ‘Erdenes Mongol’ LLC made a decision on May 16 to appoint former Energy Minister P.Gankhuu as CEO of ‘Erdenes Mongol’ LLC, dismissing Ts.Tumentsogt.
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S.V.Lavrov: Mongolia to have many opportunities with Greater Eurasian Partnership
During his working visit to Moscow, Foreign Minister of Mongolia D.Tsogtbaatar met with his counterpart S.N.Lavrov on May 16. After the meeting the Foreign Ministers held a press conference.
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Mongolian University of Life Sciences to cooperate with Okayama University of Science
On May 14-15, Deputy Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry J.Saule visited Japan and  signed on a memorandum of cooperation between the Mongolian University of Life Sciences (MULS) and Okayama University of Science of Japan, representing Mongolian part.
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Wrestler B.Khash-Erdene becomes World Champion
Wrestler B.Khash-Erdene claimed gold medal at the 33rd World Military Wrestling Championship being held on May 15-17 in Moscow, Russia.
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Samples of innovative products sent to Japan
Head of Japan-Mongolia Cultural and Economic Exchange of the International Friendship Exchange Council Naohiko Ito and delegates of Japanese biggest companies visited the Mongolian Foundation for Science and Technology on May 14 at the invitation of Director of the Foundation D.Enkhjargal.
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Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 16 hours
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 16 hours
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 17 hours
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 1 day
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 1 day
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 1 day
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 1 day
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 2 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 2 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 2 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 3 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 3 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 3 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 3 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 5 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 6 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 6 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 6 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 6 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 6 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 6 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 6 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 6 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 6 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 6 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 6 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 7 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 7 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 7 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 7 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 7 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 7 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 7 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 7 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 7 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 7 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 7 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 8 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 8 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 8 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 9 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 9 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 9 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 9 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 9 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 9 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 9 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 9 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 9 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 10 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 10 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 10 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 10 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 10 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 10 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 10 days
This Week in Mongolia 10 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 12 days
Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the Sustainability Dialogue 2025 12 days
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 12 days
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 12 days
Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project in Progress 13 days
President of Mongolia and the 8th UN Secretary-General Plant Trees in Peacekeepers' Grove 13 days
Ulemj Damiran: Countries are Focusing on Energy System Security 13 days
Muralee Thummarukudy: Mongolia Hosting COP17 Will Be a Turning Point for Global Rangeland Action 13 days
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