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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Mongolia Set to Launch Interim Population and Housing Census in 2025 16 hours
Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 17 hours
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 17 hours
Mongolia to Host 15th Asia Tourism Forum in 2026 19 hours
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150 MW Second Unit of Buuruljuut Power Plant Begins Supplying Energy 21 hours
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Social Insurance Fund Revenue Increases by MNT 666.4 Billion 23 hours
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‘Shuteen Torgon Zurag’ Exhibition Presents Wonders of Mongolian Painting 4 days
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President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Pays State Visit to the Republic of India 5 days
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Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 5 days
President of Mongolia Confers State Decorations on Indian Citizens 5 days
Cabinet Reviews Preparations for 2025–2026 Winter and Spring 5 days
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Government Endorses Bill on Cooperation with Kazakhstan in Pension Matters 5 days
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Funding Resolved for Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley Branch Railway Project 5 days
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Mongolia to Join International Snow Leopard Trust 6 days
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Mongolian Computational Mathematics Gains Global Recognition Through Springer Nature 6 days
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Javkhlan Bold: MNT 831 Billion Needed to Raise Salaries and Pensions of Teachers, Doctors, and Pensioners 6 days
Social Issues of Capital City Governor’s Office Employees to Be Addressed 6 days
Mongolian Women’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for World Championships After Eight-Year Break 6 days
Trade and Development Bank Co-Organizes the “European Union – Mongolia Business and Investment Forum” 6 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Lays Wreath at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial 6 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets President Droupadi Murmu 6 days
Standing Committee on Budget Reviews Independent Oversight of State Finances 6 days
EIB Global Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mongolia to Unlock Up To EUR 1 billion for Clean Energy Transition 6 days
Mongolia Sees Increase in Newborn Livestock Survival 6 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Holds Official Talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi 6 days
Mongolia and India Sign Documents for Broader Cooperation 6 days
Artists from Khuvsgul Aimag Showcase Mongolian Cultural Heritage in South Korea 6 days
Prime Minister of India Welcomes President of Mongolia 7 days
Finance Ministry and European Investment Bank to Sign EUR1 Billion Cooperation Agreement 7 days
Central Bank Discusses Future of Digital Payments in Mongolia 7 days
Caritas Czech Republic Hands Over 20 Years of Project Records to General Authority for Archives of Mongolia 7 days
Hay and Forage Production Surges in 2025 Harvest Season 7 days
Mongolian Men’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for 2026 World Championships 7 days
Winter Preparations for 2025-2026 Underway 7 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in India for State Visit 7 days
Standing Committee Members Meets Czech Senate Deputy Speaker Jitka Seitlová 7 days
Indian External Affairs Minister Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 7 days
Artist Zolbootuguldur Orgil Guiding Audience Through Mysterious Realm of Endurance 7 days
Sludge Processing Plant Construction Set to Begin Next Year in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Winter Preparation 93 Percent Complete in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
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