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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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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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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 14 hours
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 15 hours
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 15 hours
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 15 hours
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 15 hours
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 15 hours
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 16 hours
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 18 hours
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 20 hours
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 20 hours
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 1 day
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 1 day
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 1 day
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 1 day
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 1 day
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 3 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 3 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 3 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 3 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 3 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 3 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 3 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 3 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 3 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 3 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 4 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 4 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 4 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 4 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 4 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 4 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 5 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 5 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 5 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 5 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 5 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 5 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 5 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 8 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 8 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 8 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 8 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 8 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 8 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 8 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 8 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 9 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 9 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 9 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 9 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 9 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 9 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 9 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 10 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 10 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 10 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 10 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 10 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 11 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 11 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 11 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 11 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 11 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 11 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 11 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 11 days
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