Highlights
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built
Chairman of the State Committee for Physical Education and Sports of Mongolia, Bilegt Erdenesaikhan, and Advisor to the President, Amarsaihan Sharkhuu, met with the management of the company implementing the “President Sports Complex” project, named after the Heads of State of Mongolia and the People’s Republic of China, on August 19, 2025.
27 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy”
By the order of Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav, the Government was instructed to eliminate inefficient expenses and optimize the structure and staffing of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and factories. The Prime Minister met with officials from the “Erdenes Mongol” Group and its subsidiaries to review the results of the official directive.
27 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Batbaatar Bat received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia Choi Jin-won on August 19, 2025.
27 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia
At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, arrived in Mongolia on August 19, 2025, for an official visit.
27 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated
For the first time in Mongolia’s aviation history, a flight has been operated by an all-women crew.
27 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved
The Government of Mongolia and the Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) have approved the official logo of the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17), to be held in Ulaanbaatar from August 17 to 28, 2026.
27 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) is developing an electronic platform, waste.mecc.gov.mn, to receive reports on environmental violations.
28 days
Mongolia and FEALAC
Mongolia will serve as Co-Chair (East Asia Regional Coordinator) of the Forum for East Asia–Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC) for the 2025–2027 term. Mongolia will host the 10th FEALAC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and the Senior Officials’ Meeting on August 20-22, 2025. In connection with this, we present an article by Dr. Sc., Professor Ulambayar Denzenlkham.
28 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement”
The Government is prioritizing the advancement of the Mongolia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement.
28 days
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men”
We spoke with Ms. Saruul Bulgan, Secretary General of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI), about the Chamber's work, women's entrepreneurship, and exciting new opportunities in the digital economy.
28 days
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway
With funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Seventh Replenishment, a Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP) is being implemented across 11 countries located in global dryland regions.
28 days
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament
Mongolian athletes triumphed at the 16th U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament, held from August 16 to 18, 2025, in Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, securing gold, silver, and bronze medals.
28 days
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent
Prime Minister of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav visited “Shivee-Ovoo” JSC on August 16, 2025.
28 days
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry, with funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction, is successfully implementing the Vegetable Production and Irrigated Agriculture Project in the Gobi region and Altai soum of Khovd aimag.
28 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives
Following a review of its foreign aid programs, the United States has decided to continue funding projects implemented under the Mongolia Water Compact between the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Mongolia.
29 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation
Photo monitoring of pastureland is being improved through cooperation with international organizations.
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This Week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of August 18–24, 2025.
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ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens
Minister of Education Mr. Naranbayar Purevsuren held an official meeting with a delegation led by Country Director for Mongolia of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Ms. Shannon Cowling, on August 14, 2025.
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Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process
Director of the Business Development Department of the Mongolian Stock Exchange (MSE), T. Khash-Erdene, received the Head of the Planning and Economic Analysis Department of the Erdenet Mining Corporation state-owned enterprise (SOE), R. Ochbadrakh, and accompanying specialists on August 13, 2025.
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Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion
The Government of Mongolia issued approval to the Governor of Umnugobi aimag, Enkhbat Nasanbuyan, for the phased issuance of provincial securities worth up to MNT 500 billion in the domestic market to finance the construction of a 50-megawatt (MW) thermal power plant in Dalanzadgad soum.
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2025 Autumn Session of the State Great Khural Commences with Structural Reforms 12 hours
Gobi Bear Tagged with Satellite Tracking Collar 13 hours
Tulga Claims Second World Championship Medal with Silver in Men’s Freestyle Wrestling 16 hours
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers Win Four Medals at Sumo World Championships 2025 16 hours
International Experts Assess Mongolia’s Veterinary Sector Performance 16 hours
International Forum Aims to Contribute to Sustainable Economic Growth 17 hours
Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science, Established in Mongolia 17 hours
Emergency Weather Alerts to Be Delivered via E-Mongolia Notification System 18 hours
Mongolia Surpasses 617,000 Tourist Arrivals by Mid-September 2025 18 hours
This Week in Mongolia 18 hours
Government’s www.D-GOV.mn Launched 20 hours
Digital Bridge 2025 Tech Forum Set for October 2–4 in Astana 3 days
Global Experts Convene in Ulaanbaatar for 'Bone and Muscle Health 2025' 3 days
Mongolian Cadet Judokas Secure Two Bronze Medals at Asian Championships 3 days
Mongolia’s Largest Mining Event Highlights Investment and Responsible Mining 4 days
Asia-Pacific Broadcasters Convene in Mongolia to Safeguard National Heritage Through Media 4 days
World’s Oldest Protected Mountain, Bogd Khan, Honored in State Worship Ceremony 4 days
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development Announces the First Holder of Digital Nomad Residency 4 days
Defense Sector to Enhance Exchange, Cooperation 4 days
Open-Air Sports Complex Commissioned in Tolgoit 4 days
Ulaanbaatar and Japan Strengthen Clean Energy Partnership 4 days
General Meeting of Asia Securities Forum Opens in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Mongolia Reviews Achievements of SCALA Climate Initiative 4 days
Government to Develop Unified ‘E-Business’ Platform for Enterprises 4 days
Minister Battsetseg Meets Naoko Ito to Advance Mongolia-Japan Cultural Ties 4 days
‘Mongolia-Japan Ethics and Discipline’ Calligraphy Exhibition Opens 5 days
State Visit of Governor-General of Australia Samantha Mostyn Concludes 5 days
Women Leaders Drive Equality Dialogue in Mongolia 5 days
Government Reports Operational Improvements at Erdenes Tavantolgoi Under Special Regime 5 days
Mongolia Records USD 16.6 Billion in Trade 5 days
Mongolian Businesses Meet South Korean Construction and Food Industry Entrepreneurs 5 days
Bolor-Erdene Ranks 32nd in World Duathlon Rankings 5 days
Drug Enforcement Department to Operate as Independent Unit 5 days
Government Launches D-GOV.mn System to Incorporate Citizens’ Initiatives into Decisions 5 days
Mongolian School in Ottawa Opens New Academic Year 5 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Argentina Presents Letter of Credentials 6 days
Mongolia Deploys 15th Battalion’s Second Contingent to UN Mission in South Sudan 6 days
Wreaths Laid at the Monument for the Victims of Political Repression 6 days
Procedure for Customs Inspection of Goods and Vehicles Revised 6 days
The MongolZ Rankings Rise to Second Worldwide 6 days
Gutain Davaa at Risk of Withering in the Shadows of Gold 6 days
Third Meeting of the 'Working Group on Crisis Management Audit' Held 6 days
Hall of Fame for Mongolian Tank Troops Opens 6 days
Global South Media Leaders Discuss AI, Peace, Information 6 days
Climate Change and Human Activity Accelerate Decline of Mukhart River 6 days
Embryo Transfer of Mongolian Yak Successfully Implemented 7 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Reviews Harvest Progress in Orkhon and Selenge 7 days
New SICOS Social Insurance System to Be Piloted in 330 Soums 7 days
Dagvadorj Davaasuren Wins International Opera Singers’ Competition 7 days
Yuhan Group Joins ‘Billions of Trees’ National Movement 7 days
Zurich Celebrates Mongolian Heritage at Museum Night 7 days
Government Asked to Speed Up Crop Farming Decisions 7 days
Mongolian Cyclists Claim Gold and Bronze at International Events 7 days
Possibilities of Introducing Artificial Intelligence into Library Services Discussed 7 days
Power of Siberia 2: Ulaanbaatar Gas Supply Project Highlighted at 10th Eastern Economic Forum 7 days
International Literacy Day Marked Today 7 days
PM Zandanshatar Visits Construction of ‘Mimo’ Agro Park 7 days
'Suu' JSC Launches Bond Trading with Ring the Gong Ceremony 7 days
Ulaanbaatar Call for Action on Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons Adopted 8 days
Exploring Pathways for Economic Growth Through Digital Transition 8 days
Ch. Tserennadmid: Long-Term Cooperation with Australia Brings Sustainable Development and Progress 8 days
Mongolia and Türkiye Expand Strategic Health Partnership 8 days
‘From Clay to Digital’ Exhibition Showcases Evolution of Art 8 days
Mongolian Draughts Players Win in Asian Team Championships 2025 8 days
Khuslen Ariunjargal Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Cup 8 days
Governor-General of Australia and First Gentleman Plant Trees at Ikh Tenger Complex 8 days
Mongolia Unveils Oyut Copper Deposit with 357 Million Tons of Ore 8 days
Northern Regional Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Sub-Center Opens 8 days
E. Bolor-Erdene Claims Champion Title at 2025 Asia Triathlon Duathlon Cup 8 days
Rio Tinto’s Newly Appointed CEO Simon Trott Visits Mongolia 8 days
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