Highlights
National amateur chess championship concludes
A final round of the National Amateur Chess Championship, traditionally organized on the Day of Constitution of Mongolia under auspice of the Parliament Speaker, took place on January 7.
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30 meter ice tower built for trees
An ice tower with hight of 30 meter and weight of 200 ton was created by ‘Yandashgui Tal’ company with an aim to reserve water.
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Altanbulag and Zamyn-Uud border checkpoints to be expanded
Expansion works of Altanbulag border point in Selenge province and Zamyn-Uud border point in Dornogobi province are to be built with soft loan from Asian Development Bank and non-refundable aid from China.
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Prime Minister reports on progress of ger area re-planning
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh affirmed the continuation of Housing Mortgage Program in order to intensify conversion of ger areas into apartment towns during his report to Parliament on January 5.
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Parliament adopts resolution instead of state of emergency
On January 5, Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold said that a state of emergency will not be declared in Ulaanbaatar to fight air pollution, a measure proposed by President Kh.Battulga.
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State Budget revenue reached MNT 5 trillion in 2017
Economic growth in 2017 has been at 3.8 percent against 1.2 percent in 2016 according to preliminary performance report. Specifically, agriculture has risen by 4.4 per cent, while service saw 8.5 percent increase.  
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Coal transport in route Tavantolgoi and Gashuuunsukhait runs normally
Coal transport  in route Tavantolgoi and Gashuuunsukhait now runs normally. The National Road Transport Center concluded agreements established with coal transportation entities and over 4700 trucks of about 60 entities that met requirements of national laws and regulations started coal transport in this direction. 
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Mongolia repays first part of USD 1.5 billion of Chinggis Bond
On January 5, Mongolia paid USD 500 million debt of Chinggis Bond as Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh confirmed debt repayment transaction at the Ministry of Finance.
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Mongolian basketball player E.Dulguun included in 10 Men who ruled 3x3 in 2017
Mongolian basketball player E.Dulguun was ranked at the third place in 10 Men who ruled 3x3 in 2017 announced by the International Basketball Federation.
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President demands solid measures against air pollution
President Kh.Battulga has urged the Parliament to take decisive measures to improve air quality in the capital city, expressing his concerns regarding the deteriorating situation.
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NEMA to cooperate with professional mountaineers to train rescuers
Major-General T.Badral, Head of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) met Board members of ‘JCI Hiking club’ on January 5.
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Mongolia to learn from Australian experience of responsible mining
Minister of Environment and Tourism N.Tserenbat exchanged views on responsible mining and other development issues with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Australia to Mongolia John Langtry, when they met on January 05. 
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Lower pension loan rates starting January 16
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, MongolBank and commercial banks signed a memorandum of mutual understanding on improving pension loan conditions on January 5.
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Ski athletes to receive scholarship of USD1800
The Olympic Solidarity athlete scholarship for PyeongChang 2018 by International Olympic Federation (IOF) went to athletes of Mongolian National ski team B.Achbadrakh, Ch.Otgontsetseg and A.Enhktuul, presented by D.Zagdsuren, President of Mongolian National Olympic Committee (MNOC) on January 4.
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Mongolia ceases extension of passports
Pursuant to a Government resolution, the General Authority for State Registration and Intellectual Property has ceased extension of regular passports starting this year.
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Mining licenses to be granted through tender
In compliance with an amendment to the Law on Minerals, mining licenses will be granted through tender starting this year.
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Risk of black zud arises in some regions
With around 40 percent of territory covered in snow, meteorologists warn about the possibility of black and ‘hoof’ zud in some parts of the country.
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Government to buy 49 per cent share of Erdenet Mining Corporation
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The Government made a decision to buy 49 percent shares of Erdenet Mining Corporation and Mongolrostsvestmet LLC on its January 4 irregular meeting. 
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2018 - Year of living environment improvement with citizens participation
The capital city has announced 2018 as ‘Year of  living environment improvement with participation of citizens’ to implement 2016-2020 action plan of the Governor of capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar and main guidelines to develop socio-economy of Ulaanbaatar city in 2018, bring local administration organizations’ service to new stage as well as to reflect citizen’s ideas in decision making, increase public involvement and ensure people to live and work in healthy and safe environment.
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MongolBank's Governor warns about dangers of cryptocurrencies
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Governor of Central Bank of Mongolia N.Bayartsaikhan released a statement through the Central Bank’s website.
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Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 2 hours
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 5 hours
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 7 hours
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 8 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 1 day
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 2 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 2 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 2 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 3 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 3 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 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 6 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 6 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 6 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 6 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 6 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 6 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 6 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 7 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 7 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 7 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 7 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 7 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 7 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 9 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 9 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 10 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 10 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 10 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 10 days
This Week in Mongolia 10 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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