Highlights
Mongolian Chess Federation named as Best Organizer Federation of Asia-2017
The Mongolian Chess Federation received the award ‘Organizer of the Year’ at the 4th Annual Asian Chess Excellence Awards in Al Ain, the United Arab Emirates on December 23rd
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Mongolia appoints Ambassador-at-Large
Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar has appointed an Ambassador-at-Large in charge of pulling Mongolia out of the EU blacklist of 17 'tax havens'.
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Public and private consultative sub-committee set up
According to the resolution of Head of the Cabinet Secretariat G.Zandanshatar, a public and private consultative sub-committee was established under the Investment Protection Council.
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Chess master B.Munguntuul wins gold at Sunway Sitges Open
International master B.Munguntuul won gold medal at women’s tournament of ‘Sunway Sitges Open’ International Chess Festival 2017, organized in Sitges, Spain on December 14-23.
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President Kh.Battulga visits children’s hospitals
President Kh.Battulga visited some hospitals on December 24, directing focus on the increasing cases of flu and prevention measures.
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Capacity of wastewater treatment plant in Darkhan to be increased 2.5 times
Inaugural ceremony of establishing agreement with international executor of ‘Project to renovate wastewater treatment plant in Darkhan city’ was held on December 21.  
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President expresses stance on ambassadorial appointments
President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga has expressed his concerns regarding the prolonged process surrounding ambassadorial appointments.  
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School break to be extended
The Government held its irregular meeting on December 22nd. One of the discussed issues was the length of general education schools’ break.
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Tax exempt on imported energy from China and Russia
On December 22, the Parliament passed a bill on Exemption of imported electricity by Western Energy System from Customs and Value-added Tax.
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Deputy PM assigns some duties on earthquake prevention
On December 21, the Mongolian Permanent Council for Earthquake Disaster Prevention (MPCEDP) held its 4th meeting of 2017.  
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Bank of Mongolia lowers its policy rate
At its December 22 meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Mongolia made a decision to cut its policy rate by 1 percentage point to 11percent.
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Campaign for protection on children in cyberspace to run
Mongolian Democratic Women’s Association is set to run a month-long campaign “Let's Protect Children in Cyberspace ” starting January 1st.
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Border checkpoints' schedule during New Year Holiday
In accordance with the intergovernmental agreements with the neighboring countries, during New Year Holiday border checkpoints will operate as stated below.  
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Constitutional Court rules out provision concerning MP's immunity
On December 20, the Constitutional Court ruled to scrap a provision in Law of Mongolia on the State Great Khural concerning the immunity of Parliament members.
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Coal loading resumes at Tavan Tolgoi deposit
Coal loading has resumed at Tavan Tolgoi deposit, reported corresponding officials on December 21.
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NEMA officers participate in exercise in China
Led by NEMA Deputy Director Colonel B.Uuganbayar, team of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) participated in exercise themed ‘Actions to eliminate earthquake consequences and strengthening capacity’ which was organized in Beijing, China.
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D.Sumiya honored as Best Mongolian Athlete of 2017
The annual ‘Burte Chono’ Awards run for the 15th year in the evening of December 20.
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Forum ‘Climate investment partnership’ takes place in Ulaanbaatar
A forum titled ‘Climate investment partnership’ was organized on December 19 in Ulaanbaatar city to hold contacts between investors and businessmen who finance projects and programs to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ulaanbaatar city.
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State Secretary G.Nandinjargal meets representatives of international companies
State Secretary of the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry G.Nandinjargal met representatives of international companies including AFFA International LLC and Anglo Asian Mining group on December 20.
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December 21 events
The following events are expected on December 21:
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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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