Highlights
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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Minister D.Tsogtbaatar to pay visit to Russia
Foreign Affairs MInister D.Tsogtbaatar will pay a visit to the Russian Federation on May 16-17 at the invitation of his Russian counterpart S.V.Lavrov.
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National renewable energy forum to be held for the ninth year
An annual ‘National Renewable Energy Forum’ will be organized for the ninth year at Corporate Convention Center on May 24.
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'Gobi Wolf-2018' international exercise to take place in Khovd
National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia, Embassy of the United States in Mongolia and United States Pacific Command are working to co-organize the 'Gobi Wolf' international exercise from May 28 to June 08, 2018 in Khovd aimag, Mongolia.
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Mining Minister makes trips to three aimags
Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry D.Sumiyabazar worked in Dornogobi, Gobisumber and Khentii aimags.
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Minister J.Bat-Erdene meets Chairman of Tuvan Government Sholban Kara-Oo
Minister of Road and Transport Development J.Bat-Erdene met today with Chairman of the Tuvan Government Sholban Valyerievich Kara-Ool to share views on broadening bilateral relations and cooperation of transport field.
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30 thousand runners registered for Ulaanbaatar Marathon-2018
International marathon  ‘Ulaanbaatar Marathon-2018’ will be held on the weekend of May 19, which is concurrently organized with a car-free day. The marathon starts at the Sukhbaatar Square.
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Students from ‘Daryn’ school to study in Russia with government scholarship
24 students from Bayan-Ulgii aimag's 'Daryn' school received scholarship from the Government of Russia to study in universities and colleges in Russian Federation.
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National Shooting Team to compete in World Cup
Mongolian National Shooting Team will compete in the forthcoming International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle / Pistol to be held in Munich, Germany on May 22-29.
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Tax revenue reaches MNT2.2 trillion
In the first 4 months of 2018, total equilibrated revenue and grants of the General Government Budget amounted to MNT 2.5 trillion and total expenditure and net lending amounted to MNT 2.4 trillion, representing a surplus of MNT 98.2 billion in the equilibrated balance.
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The Economist Spotlights Mongolia’s World Horse Day Initiative 1 day
Tselmuun Ider Becomes World Cadet Chess Solving Champion 1 day
Mongolian Junior Athletes Win 22 Medals at 11th International Children’s Games 1 day
Mongolia, Armenia Establish Legal Framework for Visa-Free Travel 1 day
Auditor General of Mongolia Meets Leaders of Project to Strengthen Performance Audit Capacity 1 day
Mongolia, Republic of Korea Expand Cooperation in Urban Development and Housing 1 day
Coal Export, Transport, and Exchange Sales Have Increased 1 day
Memorandum of Understanding Signed 1 day
FMESU Demands Salary Increase with Peaceful Rally 2 days
MNT 131.1 Billion Accumulated in Savings Fund in First Half of Year 2 days
Cabinet Endorses Draft National Strategy on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence 3 days
Parliament Accepts President’s Partial Veto on ‘Gold-3’ Campaign 3 days
‘Digital First’ Motto Put Forward at All Levels of Government 3 days
Economic Development Council Re-Established 3 days
'Literature Week' to Be Celebrated 3 days
‘Regulation 2025’ International Forum Underway in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Government to Enrich National Wealth Fund, Distribute Benefits to People 3 days
Mongolia Hosts Regional Workshop on Air Quality and Environmental Cooperation 3 days
New Air Services Agreement Paves Way for Direct Flights Between Mongolia and Australia 3 days
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mongolia Will Steadfastly Support the United Nations’ Efforts to Safeguard International Peace and Security 3 days
Mongolian Government Announces Five-Year Reform Plan and Economic Policy Initiatives 3 days
English for the Visually Impaired (EVI) Project: Opening Opportunities Through Language 3 days
5,699 Officers Receive Specialized Training 3 days
Tugrug Deposits Reach MNT 23 Trillion 3 days
Minister of Culture Emphasizes Increased Budget for COP17 3 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets UN Secretary-General António Guterres 4 days
Mongolia Could Raise up to USD 1.5 Billion in Financing 4 days
Mongolia and India Advance Strategic Partnership Ahead of 70th Anniversary 4 days
PM Zandashatar: ‘We Will Tirelessly Support the International Asset Recovery Network’ 4 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel 4 days
Mongolia, Türkiye Explore Deeper Cooperation in Agriculture and Light Industry 4 days
Mongolia and Chile Discuss Active Cooperation in Trade, Education 4 days
Meeting Held with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephulh 4 days
10 Snow Removal and De-icing Vehicles Delivered to Ulaanbaatar 4 days
180 Water Kiosks in Ger Areas Fully Automated under Water Compact Agreement 4 days
Cooperation Advancing High School Development and Special Needs Education 4 days
GuarantCo Completes First Deal in Mongolia with Trade and Development Bank 4 days
President Khurelsukh Participates in 80th UNGA General Debate 4 days
Mongolia Examines Tax Reform and Budget Revenue Coordination 4 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets with President of Finland Alexander Stubb 4 days
Mongolia, South Korea Conduct Successful Cold-Climate Rice Cultivation Trial 4 days
Securities Market Trading Declines from 2024 4 days
Mongolia Attends High-Level Meeting Commemorating 30th Anniversary of 4th World Conference on Women 4 days
MNUMS Central Hospital Introduces ISO 7101:2023 Standard 5 days
Mongolian Unified Calligraphy Art Association Established 5 days
President of Mongolia Attends Commemorative Session of UN General Assembly’s 80th Anniversary 5 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović 5 days
Techweek-2025 Commences 5 days
Researchers Hold Discussion on Strengthening Democratic Constitutional Governance 5 days
‘Green Autumn Days - National Industry 2025’ Opens in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Hungarian Officials Visit Mongolia to Enhance Immigration Cooperation 5 days
MongolZ Wins Silver at Fissure Playground 2 5 days
500 Mongolian Students to Be Trained as Engineers in the Republic of Korea 6 days
Mongolia, South Korea Strengthen Ties in Critical Minerals and Mining 6 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Attend the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly 6 days
Mongolian Fencers Win Two Bronze Medals at Asian Cadet Cup 2025 6 days
Jewelry Collector Kazumi Arikawa Visits Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum 6 days
Mongolian Tugrug Declines Against Major Currencies in August 2025 6 days
32 Mongolian Students to Study in Türkiye Under 'President’s Scholar 2100' Program 6 days
Mongolia and China to Expand Cooperation in Combating Transnational Crime 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Mongolia Elected to Universal Postal Union’s Postal Operations Council for First Time 8 days
More Than 2,500 Engineers and Specialists Engaged in Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Project 8 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru Visits Uvs Aimag 8 days
Government Approves First Regulation on Public Physical Education 9 days
New Dinosaur Species Study Published in Prestigious Nature Journal 9 days
Mongolist Anna Tsendina Donates Rare Zanabazar-Era Deity Sculpture 9 days
Mongolia to Host UNCCD COP17 With Participation of 10,000 Delegates 9 days
Chair of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment meets Deputy Regional Director of GGGI Asia 9 days
Orkhon Purevdorj Wins Bronze at 2025 World Wrestling Championships 9 days
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