Highlights
All households of UB to be connected to electricity
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On November 15, Prime Minister U. Khurelsukh worked at Thermal Power Plant-IV, stated-owned company.  The PM was introduced that the company has stocked up 185 thousand tons of coal and 64 tons of oil-fuel for winter preparations.
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J.Dagvasamba, J.Munkhbat named as National best reciter and panegyrist
The 7th National Competition of Panegyrists was held on November 11-12, co-organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports, the Department of Arts and Culture of the captial city  and Mongolian Panegyrists Center.     
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Minister requests support for national geo-database program
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On November 14, Mining and Heavy Industry Minister D. Sumyabazar met representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). At the meeting, Irina Kravchenko, Head of EBRD Office in Mongolia, introduced EBRD’s ongoing projects in Mongolia.
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Recipient of Chinggis Khaan Order named
Olympic Champion, judoka N.Tuvshinbayar has been named the 11th recipient of the Order of Chinggis Khaan. Z.Enkhbold, Chief of Staff of the President's Office, held a press conference on November 15 to announce a decree of President Kh.Battulga.
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‘Marco Polo Cup-2017’ golf tournament held in Rome
 At an initiative of the Mongolian Embassy to Italy, a Mongolia-Italy friendly golf tournament ‘Marco Polo Cup-2017’ was organized on November 9 in Rome, Italy. Eight golfers from Mongolia including B. Nemekhbaatar, the National golf champion, and B. Munkhjargal, winner of the national golf handicap, and about 60 golfers from ‘Diplomatic and International Golf Association’ and ‘Marco Simone’ golf club of Italy competed in the tournament.
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Mongolian-Japanese joint concert to be held
Mongolian and Japanese dancers will stage a modern dance concert named ‘Beyond Borders’ on November 18.
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Foreign Minister meets Turkish Ambassador
Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar met Ahmet Yazal, Ambassador of Turkey to Mongolia on November 14.
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Mongolian judokas to compete in Tokyo Grand Slam 2017
Sixteen Mongolian judokas will take part in the Tokyo Grand Slam 2017 to be held on December 2-3.
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Ch. Khurelbaatar: Economic growth predicted to be 4.2 percent next year
Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/ In regard with an approval of the State Budget 2018, Finance Minister Ch. Khurelbaatar made a briefing on November 14 at the State House. Beginning the report, he highlighted that the country’s economic growth is predicted to be 4.2 percent next year. 
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Parliament adopts 2018 State Budget Bill
During its irregular plenary meeting on November 14, the Parliament made the final hearing on the 2018 State Budget Bill and adopted with 92.3 percent vote.
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Mongolia to cooperate in disaster prevention with South Korea
A working group headed by Colonel G.Batbayar, Head of the Emergency Management Agency of Darkhan province paid a working visit under the theme “Structure of disaster management and ensuring its development” to Gyeonggi province, South Korea on November 9-11
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Feasibility study on oil refinery to be ready next year
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On November 14, Deputy Prime Minister U. Enkhtuvshin met Suresh Babu, Ambassador of the Republic of India. During the meeting, they shared views on establishing oil refinery and IT outsourcing center with soft loan from the Government of India, on launching a direct flight as well as preparations for Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction to be organized next year in Ulaanbaatar.
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Financial sector shows growth
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Financial Regulatory Commission released a Mongolia’s financial report for 3rd quarter of 2017. The report highlighted an increase in general indices of financial market excluding banks. For instance, securities market capitalization reached MNT2083.1 billion, with an increase of MNT 95.4 billion against the previous year.
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Head of Cabinet Secretariat meets WB and IFC representatives
On November 13, Head of Cabinet Secretariat G.Zandanshatar met World Bank Group’s Country Manager James Anderson and International Finance Corporation’s Resident Representative in Mongolia Tuyen D.Nguyen.
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Minister D.Sumiyabazar visits Gashuunsukhait border crossing
Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry D.Sumiyabazar pledged to take urgent measures in response to the logjam of coal trucks stretching over 100 km at the Gashuunsukhait border crossing in southern Mongolia.
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Peacekeepers awarded Medals for Peace
Medals for Peace have been awarded to the 5th Contingent of Mongolian Peacekeepers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel B.Chinzorig, who completed their mission in the Decisive Support operation in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
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Transportation Minister pledges to support aircraft reassembling
Engineers and technicians of the Mongolian Airlines (MIAT) company, the national flag carrier, are reassembling TBC-2MC aircraft. On November 8, some MPs got au fait with a process at the hangar and service department of the MIAT.
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Eagle huntress N.Aisholpan receives offers from Harvard and Oxford
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh Thursday received Aisholpan Nurgaiv, better known as an eagle huntress. N.Aisholpan studies in the 11th grade at the Zayed Secondary School of Ulgii soum, Bayan-Ulgii aimag. She recently received the Asia Game Changer Award with her movie ‘The Eagle Huntress’, which tells a story of a girl who has trained and hunted with eagles since the age of 10.
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Parliament overrides President's veto on budget amendment
The Parliament discussed and resolved to override the President’s veto on the 2017 budget amendment, on November 9. The 2017 budget amendment adopted on October 26 authorizes a MNT 300 thousand allowance for all civil servants.
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Former Ambassador S.Khurelbaatar awarded with Rising Sun Order of Japan
Emperor of Japan His Majesty Akihito has awarded S.Khurelbaatar, former Ambassador of Mongolia to Japan with the Order of the Rising Sun in recognition of his contributions to boosting the Mongolia-Japan relations.
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Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 16 hours
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 20 hours
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 20 hours
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 1 day
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 1 day
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 1 day
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 3 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 3 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 3 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 3 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 4 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 4 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 4 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 5 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 5 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 5 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 5 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 5 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 5 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 5 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 8 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 8 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 8 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 8 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 8 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 8 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 8 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 8 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 8 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 8 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 9 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 9 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 9 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 9 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 9 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 9 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 9 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 9 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 9 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 9 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 9 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 9 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 9 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 9 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 10 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 11 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 11 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 11 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 11 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 11 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 11 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 11 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 11 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 11 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 11 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 12 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 12 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 12 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 12 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 12 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 12 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 12 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 12 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 12 days
This Week in Mongolia 12 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 14 days
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