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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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Latest technology to be used in archiving
The City Archive Department announces 2018 as “Year of increased responsibility in archiving and recording official documents”. Within the framework numerous actions will be taken including continuing archive digitization, opening archive offices in districts, monitoring filing of official documents in organizations, introducing risk assessment and modifying necessary processes. 
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Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 15 hours
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 15 hours
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 18 hours
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 20 hours
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 23 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 3 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 3 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 3 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 3 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 3 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 3 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 4 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 4 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 4 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 4 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 4 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 4 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 4 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 7 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 7 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 7 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 7 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 7 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 7 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 7 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 7 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 8 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 8 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 8 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 8 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 8 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 8 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 8 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 9 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 9 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 9 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 9 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 9 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 9 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 10 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 10 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 10 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 10 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 10 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 10 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 10 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 10 days
Mongolian Students to Participate in “Seeds for the Future 2025” International Program 10 days
450 Teachers Participate in Mentor Teacher Training 11 days
Dambadarjaa Subcenter Heating Plant to Be Commissioned in 2026 11 days
Darkhan Metallurgical Plant Reports Profit of MNT 36.7 Billion in First Half of 2025 11 days
Mongolia and Finland to Strengthen Cooperation within UN and Other International Organizations 11 days
Tulia Ackson: “IPU Will Support Mongolia’s Efforts to Enhance Gender Equality” 11 days
Khubilai Khaan’s Naval Fleet Exhibit Now on Display at Chinggis Khaan National Museum 11 days
This Week in Mongolia 11 days
Early 20th-Century Mongolian History and Culture Through the Lens of a French Photographer 11 days
New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 14 days
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