Highlights
Herders to receive benefit amounted to MNT 22.4 billion
As of December, 2017, herders sold a total of 20111 kg wool to domestic manufactures and  86465 herders are eligible to receive monetary incentive amounted to MNT 22.4 billion.  
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International standard taxi service to be introduced in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar city Governor's Council held its meeting on December 27 and discussed a project to introduce international standard taxi service in the city. 
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DBM loans targeted to support export
As of December 22, the Development Bank of Mongolia (DBM)  granted a total of MNT 2.45 trillion loanst in 2017 and 67 percent of it targeted to support export. The credits were granted to processing industry, farming, husbandry, construction, mining, and energy sectors.  
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500 herding households to benefit from FAO project
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will render dzud assistance to 100 households in 5 soums with the highest dzud risks.
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President to reward Mongolists on Liberation Day
President Kh.Battulga will present awards to Mongolists on December 29, the 106th anniversary of Restoring the National Freedom and Independence of Mongolia.
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Mongolian Stock Exchange revises price limit for block trades
The lower price limit for block trade is set to be 15 per cent from the previous day close, removing the upper price limit, reported the Mongolian Stock Exchange.
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87,9 thousand children immunized for pneumonia
Out of children with clinical suspicion of pneumonia, 32-40 percent were diagnosed with advanced stage of the disease for the past three years. Over 60 percent of children treated at hospitals could be discharged to be treated at home. Specialists at Ministry of Health emphasized that these statistics indicate the importance of prevention measures.
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Weather forecast until January 01
Snowfall and snow storm are expected in most parts of western aimags and western parts of central aimags on December 28.
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Minister S.Chinzorig paid working visit to Japan
Minister of Labor and Social Protection S.Chinzorig paid working visit in Japan on December 20-22.
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National Independence Day to be celebrated on Friday
The 106th anniversary of Restoring the National Freedom and Independence of Mongolia will be marked on this Friday, December 29
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Workers oppose income tax increase
Mongolian Trade Union of Energy, Geology and Mining Workers (MTUEGMW) protests against increased tax rate on individual income that is set to be effective starting January.
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Financial stability council meets
The Financial Stability Council's regular meeting convened at the Conference Hall of the Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC) on December 25. The council is conprised of the FRC Chairman, the Governor of the Bank of Mongolia and the Finance Minister and the meeting is chaired in turns.
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Meat processing plant put into operation in Darkhan-Uul province
‘Darkhan Erdene’ a meat processing plant has been put into operation in Darkhan-Uul aimag on December 25. The plant has a capacity to slaughter 100 head of large cattle and 500 head of sheep and goats a day and also it has rooms for boniing, cooling and freezing deeply and a storehouse to reserve meat. 40 workers are employed at the plant. 
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National conference of retail traders takes place
A national conference of the retail traders ‘Ikh khuree-2017’ was held on December 25.
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Top 10 events in Mongolia in 2017
MONTSAME Agency names Mongolia's Top 10 highlights of 2017.   The Mongolian people elected former Member of Parliament Battulga Khaltmaa as Mongolia's 5th President in Mongolia’s first two-round election. On October 4, Parliament appointed former Deputy Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh as Mongolia’s 30th Prime Minister. The Mongolian Government and the IMF agreed on a three-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program with a total external financing package of USD 5.5 billion. The year 2017 has seen major developments in renewable energy with the inauguration of wind farms and solar power plants. Mongolia became the 51st country to send a satellite into space. Mongolian memory athletes of the National Intellectual Academy grabbed a total of 760 medals from 46 competitions and championships around the world in 2017.
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10 family health centers planned for 2018
Ulaanbaatar City Mayor and Governor of the capital S.Batbold has received  Minister of Health D. Sarangerel on December 25.
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Building new opera theater discussed
Member of the Parliament and Head of the Standing Committee on Social Policy, Education, Culture and Science Yo.Baatarbileg met South Korean Director Bae Gyeong Hwan on December 23.
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Mongolian audiences to watch world best documentaries
The Mongolian National Broadcaster (MNB) and the Why Foundation signed a cooperation agreement on December 22. The Why foundation initiates, produces and distributes public media projects to a global audience through distribution network of more than 75  broadcasters worldwide.
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National football team moves up 18 places in FIFA rankings
Headed by coach Michael Weiss, Mongolian national football team ranked at the 187th place, moving up 18 places in the FIFA World Rankings. 
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Gold buying price to be set at USD2 lower than London Metal Exchange rate
Beginning from January 1, 2018 the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) will set the gold buying price at the rate, reducing the latest gold price on London Metal Exchange (LME) by USD2, according to the Governor’s order of the Bank of Mongolia on December 4. 
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Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 14 hours
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 17 hours
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 19 hours
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 20 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 3 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 4 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 4 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 4 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 4 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 5 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 7 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 7 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 7 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 7 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 8 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 8 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 8 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 8 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 8 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 8 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 9 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 10 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 10 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 10 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 10 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 10 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 10 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 10 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 11 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 11 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 11 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 11 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 11 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 14 days
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 14 days
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 14 days
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