Highlights
Eastern Region Red Cross Society camp gathering opens
Eastern Region Red Cross Society camp gathering opened under “Climate Change” on July 24. This year’s gathering is significant for creating leadership among youngsters to adapt to climate change.
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President receives Kyrgyz Ambassador-at-Large
President Kh.Battulga received Ulan Djusupov, Ambassador at Large and Advisor to the Foreign Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic.
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Mongolian and Chinese delegates agree on promoting “Tea Road tourism”
The Tea Road, a joint project of Mongolia, China and Russia for promoting tourism, has been chosen as a priority project to be implemented in frames of the three countries’ cooperation under the Agreement on Establishing Economic Corridor. The project was also discussed during the Second Ministerial Meeting for Tourism of Mongolia, Russia and China, took place on June 21 in Ulan-Ude, Russia.
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Danshig Naadam still on, with change of venue
The capital city authority revoked its previous decision to call off ‘Danshig Naadam – Khuree Tsam’ festival.
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Australian Ambassador pays courtesy call on President
President Kh.Battulga received Australian Ambassador John Langtry today, July 25.
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Bulgan aimag hit by hailstones the size of tennis balls
It has been reported last night that Khutag-Undur soum of Bulgan aimag was hit by hailstones as big as the size of ping pong balls. “As far as we know, no person or livestock was injured. The storm lasted for about 20 minutes, but, with much intensity”, said J.Batsukh, a senior official in charge of disaster prevention of Bulgan’s Emergency Department.
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President urges for a proper investigation on ’60 billion’ recording
President Kh.Battulga criticized the slow process of investigation on leaked recording of ‘60 billion’.
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President sets deadline for withdrawal of offshore money
President Kh.Battulga called for bringing back offshore money in a recent statement.
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Benefit concert for firefighting on August 5
Mongolian rock and pop artists unite to help fight against wildfire, a recent outbreak of which burned large territories in several aimags.
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City authority calls off Danshig Naadam
The capital city authority has cancelled the 2017 ‘Danshig Naadam – Khuree Tsam’ which was expected in early August.
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28 young Mongolists begin two-week summer school
The annual ‘Young Mongolists’ Summer School’ international program commenced today, July with an opening ceremony at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports.
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Ministry increases number of livestock for butchering in anticipation of harsh winter
Approximately 66 million heads of livestock are expected to be overwintered next winter on the national level, reports the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry. Every year, more than 10 million livestock is used for meat.
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MSE market capitalization hits near 5-year highest
Mongolian market capitalization jumped to a near five-year highest as of July 20.
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Development Bank of Mongolia is now on the right path
First Deputy Chief Executive Officer discusses DBM issues, policy and aims. During the Government’s inspection of the Development Bank of Mongolia, an MNT 1.3 trillion discrepancy was noticed and the bank was on verge of bankruptcy, losing both governance and financial independence.  Accordingly, the Government took immediate actions to adjust the issues and appointed a new executive team.  We met with Mr. Ch.Enkhbat, the First Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Development Bank of Mongolia to discuss the issues as well as the bank’s policy, aims and further actions.  
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MNT 680 million accumulated in donation
The National Emergency Management Agency has revealed the total sum of donations for wildfire suppression operations.
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Oil explorations being conducted on 25 sites
The Petroleum Authority has reported that they expect more than USD 50 million to be invested in oil exploration in 2017. As of June, 21 contracted companies are conducting exploration on 25 sites. Deals for exploration on three other sites and one open exploration, and a tender is underway for two sites, reports the authority.
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Number of international travelers rises by 20 percent
In the first half of 2017, 2.8 million passengers crossed the border of Mongolia, which represents increase of 368.5 thousand passengers or 15.2% compared to the same period of 2016. Majority or 37.6% of inbound passengers have crossed through Zamiin-Uud immigration post, whereas 15.7% passed through Gashuunsukhait, 15.1% -- through Buyant-Ukhaa, 11.8% -- through Altanbulag, 6.6% -- through Shiveekhuren and 13.2% -- through other immigration posts.
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Central Bank releases book on treasury
The Bank of Mongolia released a book called “Treasury Fund of Mongolia”, a compilation of narratives about the most distinguished items in the central bank’s treasury, as well as about the national paper bills and coins, commemorative coins and golden post stamps. The narratives are all written in both Mongolian and English.
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Firefighters put out 16 wildfires completely
16 wildfires burning in several aimags were fully put out, reports the National Emergency Management Agency in a latest update on wildfire situation.
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Mongolian Yokozuna outclasses all-time record-holders in professional sumo
By winning July Nagoya Basho of professional sumo, Yokozuna Hakuho Sho, whose Mongolian name is Davaajargal Munkhbat broke all records in professional sumo, having claimed 1,050 career-wins and won 39 bashos (bimonthly tournaments). In 97 tournaments, Hakuho's career record now stands at 1,050 wins and 219 losses.
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Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 3 hours
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 3 hours
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 4 hours
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 7 hours
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 8 hours
This Week in Mongolia 9 hours
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 9 hours
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 3 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 3 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 3 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 4 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 4 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 4 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 5 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 5 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 5 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 6 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 6 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 6 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 6 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 7 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 7 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 7 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 7 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 7 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 7 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 8 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 10 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 10 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 10 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 10 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 10 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 10 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 10 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 10 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 10 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 10 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 10 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 11 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 11 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 11 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 11 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 11 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 11 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 11 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 11 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 11 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 11 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 11 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 12 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 13 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 13 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 13 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 13 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 13 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 13 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 13 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 13 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 13 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 14 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 14 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 14 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 14 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 14 days
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