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President Kh.Battulga: We hope to bolster ties with the Russian Federation
A month after the victory in the election and assuming office as the head of state, the fifth President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga conversed with Aleksei Selishev, a reporter of TASS Agency of Russia. This is the first-ever interview of Khaltmaagiin Battulga as the President of Mongolia to press from another country. The head of state talked about the country's development plans and promising areas for strengthening cooperation with Russia. 
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Geological Information Catalogue system to be introduced
Mongolia’s Geological Information Catalogue system (MonGeoCat) is to be introduced in coming fourth quarter, making geological information more accessible and mining sector more attractive by reducing risks.
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Cabinet to improve child protection service
Training and Research Information Center, Child Protection Response and Temporary Shelter to be established under Family, Youth and Child Development Agency, implementing agency of the Government.
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Ambassador of Vietnam presents credentials
Ms Doan Thi Huong, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Mongolia presented Friday her diplomatic credentials to Mr Kh.Battulga, the President of Mongolia, in the State House. The President received the Ambassador after the ceremony.
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Weather condition requires intensive winter preparation
Today August 18, a consultative meeting to discuss the implementation of the Government Resolution on some measures for 2017 winter preparation in agricultural sector began in the State House. The cabinet members, Governors of the capital and aimags are participating in the meeting where they discuss the implementation of the resolution in detail, improving the coordination of ministries and aimags in winter preparation works as well as plans and policy regarding overcoming winter with less loss in animal husbandry, the main food supplier of the population, in case adverse weather continues and the sector faces natural disaster.
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President sends message to opening of World Congress of Poet
A message of Kh.Battulga, the Mongolian President, was delivered at an opening ceremony of the opening ceremony of the 37th World Congress of Poets in the State Palace.
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Cabinet discussed illegal mining of gold
The reports of investigation on individuals and legal entities with violation of polluting rivers and damaging the environment has been presented to the Cabinet during the meeting on August 17.
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Ambassador gives report on Mongolian political and economic life
T.Lhagvadorj, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Singapore, delivered a report entitled “Current conditions and prospects of Mongolian politics and economy” at the “Ambassador Series” event on August 16.
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EU to open its Representative in Ulaanbaatar
The Cabinet meeting held Thursday discussed and backed draft agreements on opening of the European’s Union’s Permanent Representative, its immunity and the European Atomic Energy Community (EAEC).
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Cabinet makes some decisions on border checkpoint and coal
The cabinet meeting held Thursday discussed some urgent issues concerning coal transportation and then made relevant decisions.
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Traffic load decreases after restriction
Traffic Police Authority reported a two-day results of the decision on restricting traffic from Enkhtaivan Avenue, Zuun durvun zam to Baruun durvun zam.
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Preparation almost completely ensured for hay work
By August 1 of this year, 84.9% of horse drawn reapers, 92.5% of binders, 90.5% of horse rakes, 93.4% of wheel tractors, 92.2% of rake of tractors and 93.0% of reaper of tractors are ready to hay work.
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Producer price index goes up
In July 2017, the industrial producer price index (IPPI) increased by 3.9% compared with the previous month, by 35.4% compared with the end of previous year and by 73.1% against previous year.
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MSE notifies market participants to meet FTSE Russell requirements
In September 2012, Mongolia was placed on the FTSE Watch List for possible classification as a Frontier Market and we, the market participants and professionals, were delighted for this opportunity of our market to be designated as eligible Frontier market.
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Social welfare in statistical figure
The General Office of Labor and Welfare Service has reported that in the first seven months of this year, pensions and allowances worth of MNT 88.8 billion were granted to 219.0 thousand people from the Social Welfare Fund (SWF). It shows an increase of pension receivers by 10.4 thousand or 5.0%, and amount of pensions and allowances--by MNT 3.8 billion or 4.5% against the previous year.
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Feasibility study to be conducted on Kherlen river flow adjustment
A technical and economic feasibility study will be made on ‘Flow Adjustment in Kherlen River’ project.
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Cabinet discusses measures to reduce air pollution
The Cabinet addressed air pollution reduction measures, and issued some instructions.
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USD 35 million finance needed to launch new airport
An estimated fund of USD 35 million is required to launch the operations of New Ulaanbaatar International Airport.
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NEMA First Deputy Head meets Major General Laurie Hummel
Brigadier-General G.Ariunbuyan, the First Deputy Head of the National Emergency Management Office (NEMA), met Thursday a delegation headed by Major General Laurie Hummel, the Adjutant General of the US Alaska National Guard and the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Military & Veterans’ Affairs.
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Railway transport revenue reaches MNT 288 billion
In the first 7 months of 2017, 12.1 million tonnes of freight and 1.5 million persons (double counting) were carried by railway. 
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Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 14 hours
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 14 hours
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 14 hours
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 16 hours
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 17 hours
This Week in Mongolia 20 hours
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 4 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 4 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 4 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 4 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 4 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 4 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 4 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 4 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 4 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 4 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 4 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 4 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 5 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 5 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 5 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 6 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 6 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 6 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 6 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 6 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 6 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 6 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 6 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 6 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 6 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 6 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 7 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 7 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 7 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 7 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 7 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 8 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 8 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 8 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 8 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 8 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 8 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 8 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 11 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 11 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 11 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 11 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 11 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 11 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 11 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 11 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 11 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 11 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 12 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 12 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 12 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 12 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 12 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 13 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 13 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 13 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 13 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 13 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 13 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 13 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 14 days
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