Highlights
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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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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Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 3 hours
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 4 hours
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 8 hours
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 1 day
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 1 day
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 1 day
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 1 day
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 1 day
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 1 day
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 1 day
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 1 day
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 1 day
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 1 day
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 1 day
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 2 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 2 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 2 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 2 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 2 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 3 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 3 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 3 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 3 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 3 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 3 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 3 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 6 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 6 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 6 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 6 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 6 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 6 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 6 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 6 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 7 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 7 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 7 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 7 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 7 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 7 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 7 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 8 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 8 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 8 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 8 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 8 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 8 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 9 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 9 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 9 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 9 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 9 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 9 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 9 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 9 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 9 days
Mongolian Students to Participate in “Seeds for the Future 2025” International Program 9 days
450 Teachers Participate in Mentor Teacher Training 10 days
Dambadarjaa Subcenter Heating Plant to Be Commissioned in 2026 10 days
Darkhan Metallurgical Plant Reports Profit of MNT 36.7 Billion in First Half of 2025 10 days
Mongolia and Finland to Strengthen Cooperation within UN and Other International Organizations 10 days
Tulia Ackson: “IPU Will Support Mongolia’s Efforts to Enhance Gender Equality” 10 days
Khubilai Khaan’s Naval Fleet Exhibit Now on Display at Chinggis Khaan National Museum 10 days
This Week in Mongolia 10 days
Early 20th-Century Mongolian History and Culture Through the Lens of a French Photographer 10 days
New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 13 days
Development Trends for Next 50 Years and Future Policy Directions Discussed 13 days
Mongolia–Canada Comprehensive Partnership Expands with New Content 13 days
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