Highlights
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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Foreign Minister pays working visit to Russia
On May 16-17 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia D.Tsogtbaatar is paying a working visit to Moscow at the invitation of the Foreign Minister of Russia S.V.Lavrov.
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Domestic seed production to be supported
Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh, leader of the Mongolian Farmers Association, MP J.Enkhbayar and Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry B.Batzorig worked in Darkhan-Uul aimag.
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Financial issues of Baganuur and Shivee-Ovoo companies to be resolved
At its regular meeting on May 16, the Cabinet made a decision to study a possibility to count loan of MNT110.7 billion, issued from the World Bank and Japanese Government to the Mongolian government, as investment to the coal mines Baganuur and Shivee-Ovoo.
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Deputy PM discusses cooperation issues with Chairman of Tuvan Government
Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Enkhtuvshin received Chairman of the Government of Tuva Republic of the Russian Federation Sholban Valyerievich Kara-Ool on May 15.
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Mongolian national team triumphs 25th Asian Sambo Championships
On  May 10-14, the 25th Asian Sambo Championships took place at the Buyant-Ukhaa Sport Complex. Mongolia hosted the 25th Asian Sambo Championships in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Sambo wrestling started to develop in Mongolia under the auspices of the President of Mongolia.
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Preparations for AMCDRR 2018 introduced
During its regular meeting on May 16, the Cabinet was reported a progress of ongoing preparations for the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction 2018 to be organized this July in Ulaanbaatar city. 
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Over 8600 hectare area to be allocated for free ownership of citizens this year
At its regular meeting on May 16, the Cabinet approved ‘The total size, locations and purposes of the land to be owned by citizens in 2018’ based on proposals of the Citizens’ Representatives Meetings of aimags and Ulaanbaatar city.
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Salary of civil servants agreed to be raised in the fourth quarter of 2018
The Government is working to allocate ‘Child Allowance’ to 80 percent of all children this year and also it is seeking a possibility to allocate the allowance to all children without violating the agreement established with the International Monetary Fund.
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Mountaineer J.Byambasuren summits Mount Everest
Master of Mountain Sport J.Byambasuren, one of the founders of ‘Khairkhan’ mountaineering club has conquered Mount Everest around 1:47 pm today, May 16. 
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Crop farming zone set up involving 60 soums
During the regular Cabinet Meeting on May 16, a resolution was made to set the specific crop farming zone which will involve 113 baghs (the smallest administrative division of Mongolia) of 60 soums of seven aimags; Selenge, Tuv, Darkhan-Uul, Khentii, Uvurkhangai, Bulgan and Arkhangai.
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President meets workers in ‘sit-down strike’
Participants of the healthcare workers’ sit-down before walk-out in demand for eliminating exploitation of labor have presented two proposals to President Kh.Battulga requesting the head of state to issue a decree.
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BoM announces its return to normal operations
The Bank of Mongolia (BOM) announced that the economy has stabilized and getting back to normal, introducing the  report of 2017. In 2017 Mongolia's macroeconomy stabilized and the rise was observed with inflation being kept at the central bank's target and indicators such as GDP growth, credit rating, external debt sustainability, budget and balance of payments shows restored confidence in economy and improved macro environment, the report notes.
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E.Tsendbaatar claims gold in International Boxing tournament
On May 15, 2018, 22nd International Boxing Tournament in Memory of Army General Sagadat Nurmagambetov took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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Mongolian judokas to compete in Hohhot Grand Prix 2018
On May 25-27, 28 judokas from Mongolia will compete in the Hohhot Grand Prix 2018 in Hohhot, China.
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Draughts Grandmasters competed for ranking
The ‘Erchim Cup 2018’ regular tournament for ranking hosted by the Mongolian Federation of Draughts and ‘Golden boy’ club was held on May 11-13 at the Institute of Engineering and Technology. Total of 68 players participated in the tournament including all 7 grandmasters of Mongolia.
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Hanns Seidel Foundation officials working in Mongolia
Representatives led by Willi Lange, Head of the Northeast and Central Asian Department of the Hanns Seidel Foundation of Germany are working in Mongolia on May 12-23 to evaluate its activities and define 2019-2021 cooperation directions. 
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Slight temperature drop expected on May 15-16
According to the weather forecast from May 15 to May 19 issued by the  National Agency of Meteorology and Environment Monitoring (NAMEM), the temperature will slightly drop in the northern part of the country on May 15 and in eastern half of the country on May 16.
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Statistical review for mining sector introduced
On May 15, the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry called its regular press briefing ‘Transparent and Accountable Mining’. 
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Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 1 hour
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 4 hours
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 5 hours
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 1 day
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 1 day
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 1 day
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 1 day
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 2 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 2 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 2 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 3 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 3 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 3 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 4 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 6 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 7 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 7 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 8 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 9 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 9 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 9 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 10 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 10 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 10 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 13 days
Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the Sustainability Dialogue 2025 13 days
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 13 days
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 13 days
Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project in Progress 13 days
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