Highlights
Weather forecast until January 14
Slight snow and blizzard are expected in the northern parts of western aimags on the 12th January and some areas of western, central and gobi aimags on 13th.
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Digitalization of public services to be intensified
A Policy Council on Information Technology (PCIT) held its meeting on January 9. At the meeting, G.Zandanshatar, Head of the Cabinet Secretariat and chief of the PCIT, assigned the members to intensify actions to make public service to be a citizen-centered, digitalize public service and put it into use.
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Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and France to hold meeting
A consultative meeting between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and France will be held in Ulaanbaatar city on January 12.
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PM to visit the Republic of Korea
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh is to pay an official visit to the Republic of Korea on January 15-17 at the invitation of his counterpart Lee Nak-yeon. It will be his first official visit since taking office in October, 2017.
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Unjustified increase in fuel price will be penalized
In connection with the Government’s decision to increase excise tax on fuel, filling stations began to impose limits on their supply. These limitations have caused citizens to worry about potential fuel price hike. Chief of the Authority for Fair Competition and Consumer Protection (AFCCP) B.Lkhagva stated its stance on the matter.
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Compressor nebulizers contributed to hospitals
For prevention and response to outbreak of influenza-like illness in Ulaanbaatar city, ‘Mint International’ Group granted 20 compressor nebulizers to Children’s Ward of the Central Hospital of Khan-Uul district, and six compressor nebulizers to a primary health care unit of the 15th khoroo of the district.
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Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry to implement 11 national programs this year
Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry (MFALI) will realize 11 national programs in 2018. 
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Mogoin Gol JSC sells 73 thousand tons of coal
Mogoin Gol JSC sold 73 thousand tons of coal in 2017, thus accumulating a revenue worth MNT 2 billion 500 million.
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Minister Kh.Badelkhan meets Ambassador of China
Minister of Construction and Urban Development Kh.Badelkhan met Ambassador of China to Mongolia Xing Haiming on January 8.
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Progress of ‘Nogoon nuur’ residential project heard
On January 8, P.Bayarkhuu, Ulaanbaatar city’s deputy Governor in charge of infrastructure and ger area development, held a meeting with Li Yun Jiang, head of the office of a Project on Ger Area Re-planning, which will be implemented with an assistance of Baotou city of China, and other related officials.
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DPRK Ambassador presents diplomatic credentials
President Kh.Battulga accepted letter of credence of the newly affiliated Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to Mongolia, Mr O Sung Ho on January 8. 
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Ministry announces 2018 as Year of Energy Saving and Efficiency
On January 5, Ministerial Council of Energy held its first meeting of 2018.
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MCC: Decision on Erdenet share transfer was not a mutual agreement
The Government had its irregular meeting on January 4, and announced that Erdenet Mining Corporation (EMC) has become 100 percent government-owned now, as government takes EMC’s 49 per cent shares. In response, Mongolian Copper Corporation (MCC) held a press conference on the matter in the Mongol News media center on January 5.
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Demand of regenerated goat wool increases
Mongolian Agricultural Commodity Exchange trade reached MNT 1.2 billion on January 5, of which regenerated wool  made up the most of the trade.
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President Kh.Battulga introduced child protection campaign
On January 5, President Kh.Battulga was introduced a month campaign titled ‘Let’s protect children from cyber-attack’ being jointly commenced by Mongolian Women’s Democratic Union (MWDU) and civic social organizations.
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National contest attracts over 1,000 traditional script writers
Winners of the national contest ‘Foremost Traditional Script Writers of Mongolia - 2017’ received their awards on January 8 at the National Modern Art Gallery, where the best works were exhibited to the public.
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Sukhbaatar district sets an example in waste recycling
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Sukhbaatar district has installed waste sorting bins in its district and quarter offices to encourage recycling among citizens.
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Morin Khuur Ensemble to play its first concert of 2018
The State Philharmonic of Mongolia will kick off its first concert of 2018 with ‘Mongolian composers’ compositions/works/pieces’ by Morin Khuur Ensemble on January 12.
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National Teen Football Cup commences in Khentii aimag
The Mongolian Football Federation is organizing the first-ever ‘National Teen Football Cup’ to select best teen footballers under 16 years old.
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Surgeon J.Chinburen becomes honorary member of French Academy of Surgery
General Director of National Cancer Center, Medical Doctor, Surgeon J.Chinburen has become an honorary member of French Academy of Surgery, one of the oldest academies of sciences.
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Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 7 hours
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 10 hours
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 12 hours
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 13 hours
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 1 day
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 1 day
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 1 day
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 2 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 2 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 3 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 3 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 3 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 3 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 3 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 3 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 4 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 4 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 4 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 6 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 6 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 6 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 6 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 7 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 7 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 7 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 7 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 7 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 7 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 7 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 7 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 7 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 7 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 7 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 7 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 8 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 8 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 8 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 8 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 8 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 8 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 9 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 9 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 9 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 9 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 9 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 9 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 9 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 10 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 10 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 10 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 10 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 10 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 10 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 10 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 10 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 11 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 11 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 11 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 11 days
This Week in Mongolia 11 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 13 days
Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the Sustainability Dialogue 2025 13 days
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 13 days
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 13 days
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