Highlights
Moon Dance Wins Bronze Medal at the World Championship Formation Latin Adult
Moon Dance team is strongly representing Asia in the World Championships won a bronze, becoming the first team in Mongolia and in Asia to medal at the World Championships for two consecutive years.
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Korean Volunteers to Work in Mongolian Schools
The opening ceremony of the Seoul Youth Volunteer Program was held on December 20, 2023, at the Continental Hotel. A total of 40 volunteers appointed by the Seoul Metropolitan Government will work in Mongolia for three months.
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Decisions Made at the Cabinet Session
During its regular session on December 20, 2023, the Cabinet made the following decisions:
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State Emergency Commission Reports on Severe Wintering Situation
Mongolia is experiencing an extremely harsh winter starting in early winter. 81 percent of Mongolia's territory is covered with snow, and winter and spring of 2023-2024 are forecasted to be challenging due to increasing cold, heavy snowfall, and snowstorms. Mongolia has not experienced such a severe zud in the past 20 years, notes Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Emergency Commission (SEC) S. Amarsaikhan. 
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Mongolia and China to Cooperate on Protection of White-naped Cranes
Protected Areas of Mongolia and China agreed to cooperate to protect the White-naped Cranes. Specifically, a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation between the Khurkh Khuiten Nature Reserve (KKNR) and the Poyang Lake National Nature Reserve was signed on December 18, 2023.
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Hunnu Air Starts Operating Direct Flights to Dubai, the UAE
Hunnu Air started operating direct flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on December 16, 2023. The flight will be conducted every Saturday.
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President Khurelsukh Congratulates Erdenebalsuren on Election as ICC Judge
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa received Justice of the Supreme Court of Mongolia Erdenebalsuren Damdin on December 15, 2023. President Khurelsukh congratulated Justice Erdenebalsuren on his election to the International Criminal Court, wishing him success in his future endeavors. 
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More than 800 Librarians Trained through the Project "Library Without Borders"
The closing Ceremony of the project "Library Without Borders" took place on December 13, 2023. The project was launched by the Australian Embassy in collaboration with the National Library of Mongolia and the Mongolian Library Association in September 2022 to support the development of local libraries. 
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This week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of December 18-24.
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“Tooth Brushing Championship” for Proper Dental Care from Childhood
Unur Bul Child Center hosted the "Tooth Brushing Championship" contest, in which 108 children from 18 teams from four child care centers took part on December 14, 2023. 
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Herders to Buy Fodder from the State Reserve with a 50 Percent Discount
The Cabinet made a decision to provide livestock fodder to herders with a 50 percent discount. Governors of aimags and capital were tasked to monitor the proper distribution of fodder 
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IHC Esports Crowned Champion of PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2023
With a record-breaking prize pool of $3 million, the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2023 concluded in an exhilarating Grand Finals at the Ülker Sports and Event Hall in Istanbul, Türkiye, on December 10, 2023.
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Kharkhorum International Film Festival Awardees Selected
The Kharkhorum International Film Festival (KIFF), organized by the Film Bridge Development Association NGO in collaboration with the Mongolian National Film Council (MNFC), took place on December 7 - 12, 2023.
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Investments in Tourism Highlighted
 Tourism and Green Investment Conference was organized to strengthen public-private partnerships, promote an enabling environment for domestic investors in the tourism industry and encourage green investment.  
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Mongolia and UN Review Progress on Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027
The Second Session of the Joint Steering Committee of the Government of Mongolia and the United Nations (UN) to ensure the implementation of the "Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027" document was held on December 11, 2023, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia. 
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Chairman of the State Great Khural Receives Head of SDC Stefanie Burri
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The Conference of Women Parliamentarians 2023 to Take Place for the Second Time
The "Conference of Women Parliamentarians 2023" is to be organized on December 12, 2023, in Chinggis Khaan Hall at the State Palace.
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This week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of December 11-17.
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Customs Automated Information System Launched
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Kharkhorum International Film Festival 2023 Taking Place
The Kharkhorum International Film Festival (KIFF), organized by the Film Bridge Development Association NGO in collaboration with the Mongolian National Film Council (MNFC), is taking place on December 7 - 12, 2023.
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New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 15 hours
FEALAC and Mongolia 16 hours
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 16 hours
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 19 hours
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 19 hours
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 20 hours
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 20 hours
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 21 hours
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 22 hours
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 22 hours
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 1 day
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 1 day
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 1 day
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 5 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 5 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 5 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 5 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 5 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 5 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 5 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 5 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 5 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 5 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 6 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 6 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 6 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 6 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 6 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 7 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 7 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 7 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 7 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 7 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 7 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 7 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 7 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 7 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 7 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 8 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 8 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 8 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 8 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 8 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 8 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 9 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 9 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 9 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 9 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 9 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 9 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 9 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 12 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 12 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 12 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 12 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 12 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 12 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 12 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 12 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 13 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 13 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 13 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 13 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 13 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 13 days
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