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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‘Colors of Three Eras’ Special Exhibition Opens 7 hours
Mongolia Highlights Social Development Priorities at UN General Assembly 7 hours
30 Kilometers of Rainwater Drainage Pipelines to Be Installed in 2026 7 hours
Advised to Manage Strategic Mineral Resources Prudently 8 hours
Contract Signed for Housing Project of 1,800 Families in Khanyn Material 11 hours
100.9 Kilometers of Roads Upgraded in Ulaanbaatar This Year 11 hours
Prime Minister Orders Research on Possibilities of Increasing Teachers’ Salaries to MNT 3.5 Million 11 hours
Ts. Batbaatar: ‘We Strive to Preserve and Develop Traditional Values of Photography’ 11 hours
Parliamentary Committee Reviews Mongolia’s Response to Desertification and Water Security 12 hours
Ulaanbaatar to Supply 170,000 Households with Semi-Coke Briquettes 12 hours
Developing New Initiatives, Advancing Regional Cooperation 12 hours
President Khurelsukh Presents State Orders and Medals to Mongolian Peacekeepers 1 day
Bogd Khaan’s Winter Palace Set for Restoration with Indian Support 1 day
Two Mongolian Directors Selected for Asia's 'Next Masters Support Program' 1 day
Gan-Orkhon Wins Gold at Asian Heyball Championship 1 day
Government Launches Online Drug Price Database to Curb Price Inflation 1 day
Mongolia, Singapore to Elevate Cooperation on Climate Action 1 day
World Bank: ‘East Asia and Pacific Regional Growth to Decline to 4.3 Percent’ 1 day
Experiencing ‘Beautiful Four Seasons’ Through Art 1 day
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, District Governors Discuss 2026 Budget and Development Projects 1 day
Eight Hundred iPads Hand Over to 28 Secondary Schools 1 day
Mountaineer Zolbookhuu Summits Mount Manaslu 1 day
Governor of the Bank of Mongolia Named Among Top Central Bank Leaders 1 day
Emergency Commission Calls for Budget Approval for Severe Winter Preparation in Western Aimags 1 day
NTORC to Cooperate with University of ‘Tsukuba’ 2 days
Katsuhide Nagayama Awarded 'Outstanding Builder' Honor for Contributions to Mongolia’s Urban Development 2 days
Turnaround Track Installed as Construction Progresses on Ulaanbaatar’s First Urban Cable Car System 2 days
National Committee Agrees to Intensify COP17 Preparation 2 days
Mongolian Draughts Players Improve Performance at FMJD World Championship Women 2 days
Mongolia, Chile Hold Third Political Consultations 3 days
International Delegates Meet in Dalanzadgad Ahead of COP17 3 days
FC Barcelona to Establish Youth Academy in Mongolia 3 days
Young Mongolian Artists Win Bronze at International Circus Festival in China 3 days
Modern Storage Warehouses in Selenge to Add 2,800 Tons of Vegetable Storage Capacity 3 days
Over 550,000 Trees Planted in Green Zone of Kharkhorum City 3 days
Mongolia Projects Budget Surplus, Citing Strong Performance by "Erdenes Tavantolgoi" 3 days
Mongolia and UNCCD to Actively Cooperate in COP17 Organization 3 days
Industrial Output Declines 3 days
CHP Plant No. 5 to Generate 300 MW of Electricity 3 days
MNOC to Expand Cooperation with Special Olympics Committee 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Ambassador Zoljargal Presents Credence to the President of Uruguay 4 days
690,000 Tourists Have Visited Since Beginning of 2025 4 days
Suldkhuu Wins Gold at Khadartsev Brothers Wrestling Cup 2025 4 days
Twelve Mongolian Athletes Selected for Olympic Solidarity Scholarship Program Ahead of LA 2028 4 days
Ceramic Sculptor Sukhburen Becomes UNESCO IAC International Artist Member 4 days
TDB Signs Agreement With Aktif Bank During SIBOS 2025 6 days
Political Consultative Meeting Between Mongolia and Uruguay Held in Montevideo 6 days
Ambassador to Mongolia Present Letter of Credence 6 days
Nationwide Campaign Launched to Care for Planted Trees During Autumn 6 days
Teachers’ Day Marked for the 31st Year Worldwide and the 59th Year in Mongolia 6 days
TDB Signs Framework Agreement with Oddo BHF at SIBOS 2025 6 days
To Introduce E-Audit and Strengthen Human Resources in Cooperation with TİKA 6 days
T. Jambaltseren: ‘International and National Standards Must Be Properly Enforced’ 7 days
Draft Budget 2026 Includes Funding for 579 Projects and Programs 7 days
Writing Culture of the Mongols 7 days
Mongolia, Vietnam to Enrich Cooperation between Legislative Bodies 7 days
1.22 Million Tons of Coal Sold in One Day 7 days
Mongolian Athletes to Wear ‘Goyol Cashmere’ at Opening of Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics 7 days
Mongolian Government Approves Master Plan for Zamyn-Uud-Erenhot Economic Cooperation Zone 7 days
Yuhan Corporation Joins 'Billions of Trees' National Movement 7 days
Ecosystem Resilience Project Concludes, Adding 1.2 Million Hectares of Protected Land 7 days
National Team Athletes Win 135 Medals at International Competitions This Year 7 days
Vietnam National Assembly First Vice Chairman Pays Official Visit to Mongolia 7 days
Advanced Newborn Screening Device Detecting 25–30 Metabolic Disorders Handed Over 8 days
Regulation on Providing Assistance and Benefits to Persons with Developmental Challenges 8 days
Mongolia, Japan Hold Second Student Exchange Forum 8 days
President Khurelsukh Visits the Central Military Hospital 8 days
Digital Bridge 2025: Generative Nation Sets a New Technological Agenda 8 days
Timeless Radiance of the Sages’ Luminous Intellect: Towards Attaining Wisdom 8 days
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