Highlights
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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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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Ambassador of Cuba to Mongolia Presents Letter of Credence 2 hours
Insulated Household Count Grows as 1,391 Ger-Area Families Receive Support 2 hours
Auditor General of Mongolia Meets ADB Delegation to Strengthen Audit Collaboration 4 hours
UN Adopts 'Role of Cooperatives in Social Development' 4 hours
Immigration Agency of Mongolia Launches New Visa Application Platform 4 hours
600 Hectares Rehabilitated from Mining Damage in Selenge Aimag 22 hours
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 23 hours
Government Mandates Loan Repayment by Erdenes Mongol Subsidiaries 1 day
New 640-Student School Building Completed in Capital City 1 day
Program to Prevent Digital Addiction to Be Implemented 1 day
Standard for Pasteurized Camel Milk Adopted 1 day
Prime Minister Appoints MP Gankhuyag Khassuuri as Deputy Prime Minister 1 day
Parliament Approves 2026 Budget 1 day
Deputy Speaker Bat-Erdene to Assume Speaker Duties 1 day
Embassy of China, UNFPA Launch Joint Health and Hygiene Education Projects in Selenge Aimag 1 day
Mongolia to Compete in Five Sports at 25th Deaflympics in Tokyo 1 day
Ceramic Exhibition Honoring Undur Gegeen Zanabazar to Open at Bogd Khaan Palace Museum 1 day
Government Moves to Curb Misuse of Official Secrets 1 day
Food Sales Rise to MNT 10.9 Trillion, Boosting Trade Sector Revenue 1 day
‘Resilient, Relentless, Unfading’ Memoir about Tudev Lodon Published 1 day
Construction Output Reaches MNT 8.8 Trillion in First Nine Months of 2025 1 day
Mongolian Ganjur Presented to Buddhist Institutions Across the Country 1 day
Mongolian Team Advances to Final Four in Netflix’s 'Physical: Asia' Show 2 days
Proposal Made to Appoint Mongolian National as CEO of Oyu Tolgoi 2 days
Rare Altai Mole Discovered in Khoridol Saridag Strictly Protected Area 2 days
State Audit Office Implementing Digital Transformation Policies 2 days
Mongolia, Australia Hold Talks on Social Security Agreement 2 days
Training Held on Conducting Financial Statement Audits Under Contract 2 days
Mongolia Participates in 50th Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights 3 days
Mongolian and Russian Businesses Seek to Expand Cooperation 3 days
Hunnu City International Urban Planning Competition Progresses Toward Final Selection 3 days
Member of Parliament Meets JICA Representatives to Discuss Cooperation in Care Services 3 days
Inflation Reaches 9.2 Percent in October 3 days
National University of Mongolia Launches Non-Degree Program on Public Service Reengineering 3 days
‘Energy Resource’ and ‘China Energy’ Agree on 2026 Coal Trade Volumes and Market Prices 3 days
Hard Coal Exports Fall 1.4 Percent 3 days
AI to Be Used in Certain Sectors 3 days
Arya Bira: The 1930s Political Repressions Complicated Research on Mongolian Lifespan 3 days
MPP: ‘Development Program Will Be Implemented Through Result-Based Methods’ 3 days
Mongolia Trades with 160 Countries 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Nears Completion of Feasibility Study 3 days
Digital Transformation: 90 Percent of Public Services to Go Online 4 days
Mongolian Veteran Judokas Win 13 Medals at Judo Masters World Championships 4 days
Mongolian Judoka Wins 2025 IBSA World Judo Championships 4 days
Mongolia-China-Russia ‘Tea Road’ Tourism Cooperation Plan Signed 4 days
Mongolian Wrestlers Claim 11 Medals at Bill Farrell Memorial in New York 4 days
Mongolian Sambists Win Two Gold and Five Bronze Medals at World Championships 4 days
Lecture Organized on Rinchen Byamba’s Contribution to Novel Genre 4 days
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 4 days
Mongolia Invites COP30 High-Level Meeting Participants to COP17 4 days
Inbound Tourism from Neighboring Countries Increases by 80 Percent 4 days
Mongolia, Kuwait Discuss Roadmap for Enhanced Partnership 4 days
Ulaanbaatar and Boryeong Cities Sign Memorandum of Cooperation 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Mongolian Ambassador Presents Credentials to Lebanese President 4 days
Mongolia Updates NDC to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 30 Percent by 2035 4 days
Mongolia, China, Russia Unite to Advance Four-Season Tourism, Cultural Exchange 4 days
Mongolian Delegation Participates in COP30 to Advance Paris Agreement Goals 7 days
Ger Insulated with South Korean Geothermal Technology Handed Over to Young Family 7 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to UNESCO at 43rd General Conference 7 days
Mongolian National Pride Day to Be Celebrated Among Children in Czech Republic 7 days
Clean-Up, Infrastructure Preparations for COP17 Underway at National Garden Park 7 days
Mongolia Hosts UN Consultation on Awaza Programme Implementation for LLDC 7 days
Training Organized on Free Trade, Economic Partnership Agreements 7 days
National Enterprises Thrive Under Presidential ‘Food Supply and Security’ Initiative 8 days
Mongolian Scholars Join International Conference on Hunnu Studies in Hungary 8 days
Early Detection, Diagnostic Center Opens in Chingeltei District 8 days
Xac Broncos Claim 3rd Win at East Asia Super League 8 days
‘Go Mongolia’ Promotes Tourism at World Travel Market 2025 in London 8 days
Funding for Shireet Substation Expansion Included in 2026 State Budget 8 days
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