Highlights
Mongolia shows absolute success at Asian Open Championships
Memory athletes of the Mongolian Intellectual Academy, coaches and referees made brilliant success at the Asia Open Memory Championship 2017 concluded on August 27 in Hong Kong.
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Academic year opening delayed for universities
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports issued directions on the start of new academic year of 2017-2018.
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New monument erected at Gandan Monastery
Last Thursday saw the inauguration of a new monument at the Gandantegchenling Monastery.
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B.Narantuya wins silver medal in billiard at Universiade
B.Narantuya, an athlete from the “Efes” club, grabbed a silver medal in the women’s 9-ball single match of billiards concluded on Sunday at the Summer Universiade in Taiwan.
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50.8 percent of young people work in service sector
The National Statistical Office presented some interesting figures about Mongolia’s younger generation on August 25, Youth Day which is observed as Youth Day in Mongolia.
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Transit flights increase by 11 percent
Ministry of Road and Transport Development informs, transit flights increased by 11 percent, showing positive impact on the economy.
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Representatives of young people discuss positive life
About 500 representatives of Mongolia’s younger generation convened last Friday, August 25, discussing their issues and promoting positivity.
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PRESIDENT KH.BATTULGA SENDS OFFICIAL LETTER ON RETURNING PROPOSAL
President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga has submitted an official letter about turning down a proposal of Prime Minister J.Erdenebat. 
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Uliastai soum of Zavkhan aimag makes bicycle riding a habit
Uliastai soum of Zavkhan aimag has been implementing bicycle program for five months. Every weekend people are used to making a bicycle tour.
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Memory athletes set world record at Asia Open Memory Championships
The 2nd Asia Open Memory Championships 2017 took place in Hong Kong between August 26 and 27. Memory athletes from Mongolian Intellectual Academy brought home 18 medals from the tournament as of August 26.
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Forum on food safety to be organized
At the initiative of the Mongolian President, a national forum themed “Food safety of Mongolia” will be held in September.
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Young artists paint UN House wall with arts around Global Goals
Young Mongolian graffiti artists painted creative arts on UN House boundary wall to raise awareness among general public about the Global Goals. To mark the Mongolian Youth Day, United Nations held a ceremony at the wall to appreciate the contribution of the young artists on August 25.
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L.PUREVSUREN: “MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL AND FRIENDLY COOPERATION WILL BE EXERCISED IN TIES WITH CHINA AND RUSSIA”
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The following is an interview with Mr. L.Purevsuren, the Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Mongolia.
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Highway construction in route UB and Khushig Valley under 44.1 per cent complete
32.2 km highway construction work between Ulaanbaatar and Khushig Valleyi, where new international airport under construction, is going in schedule with 44.1 per cent performance.
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FM Ts.Munkh-Orgil visiting Israel
At the invitation of the Government of Israel, Foreign Minister Ts.Munkh-Orgil is visiting Israel between August 23 and 26. Accordingly, the Foreign Minister met with Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu to exchange views on two countries’ relations and cooperation on August 24.
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Regional professionals gather in Ulaanbaatar to discuss newborn screening
On August 24-26, Ulaanbaatar is hosting the10th Asia Pacific regional meeting of International society for newborn screening (ISNS) under the theme “Racing to expand newborn screening in the Asia Pacific Region and in Mongolia”. Mongolian Society of newborn screening together with Health Ministry are organizing the meeting. Newborn screening is a public health program of screening in infants shortly after birth for a list of conditions that are treatable, but not clinically evident in the newborn period.
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Ts.Oyunchimeg sets world record in Europe
Senior athlete Ts.Oyunchimeg has won a gold medal in the European Open Championships for Weightlifting, setting the world record. She took part in the women’s +75 kg masters’ category, where 14 athletes competed.
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RAILWAY RENOVATION DISCUSSED
Kh.Battulga, President of Mongolia, received Thursday D.Ganbat, Minister for Road and Transport Development; D.Jigjidnyamaa, Chairman of the Mongolian-Russian “Ulaanbaatar Railway” Joint Venture; B.Erdenebayar, Deputy Director of “Mongolian Railways” State-Owned Company and Head of the Department of Adjustment of Railroad and Maritime Transport Policies. The news was published on the President’s website.
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USD 120 million deal signed for Sainshand wind farm in Mongolia
The Sainshand wind farm in Mongolia, the third privately financed wind farm in the country, will receive a USD 120 million project financing package from a group of international investors and financiers.  
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GSMAF Head meets US General
On Thursday, August 24, Lieutenant-General D.Davaa, Head of the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces (GSMAF), met visiting 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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President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to India 2 hours
Over 14,000 Earthquakes Recorded in Mongolia in First Ten Months of 2025 2 hours
Mongolian Team to Compete in Upcoming Season of Netflix’s ‘Physical: 100’ 3 hours
“Uushgi” Brand Named Best Startup Project in Western Mongolia 3 hours
Chairman of Mongolian-Cuban Parliamentary Group Meets Cuban Ambassador 4 hours
Passenger and Freight Vehicle Imports Decline 5 hours
UWW Women in Wrestling Global Forum 2025 Held in Mongolia 5 hours
Erdenes Mongol Joins Kharkhorum City in Development and Tree Planting Effort 6 hours
Mongolian Film Projects to Participate in 2026 Berlinale European Film Market 6 hours
Emeelt Eco Industrial Park to Develop in Eastern and Western Zones 6 hours
‘The Wolves Always Come at Night’ Chronicles Mongolian Nomadic Life, Nominated for 2026 Academy Awards 6 hours
Mongolia’s Judiciary Gathers to Elect New General Council Members 9 hours
Khomyn Tal National Park Recognized as Mongolia’s 12th UNESCO Biosphere Reserve 9 hours
Emergency Management Agency Receives New Equipment to Enhance Disaster Response Capacity 9 hours
Procurement and Construction of Premium New Distribution Center 10 hours
‘Colors of Three Eras’ Special Exhibition Opens 1 day
Mongolia Highlights Social Development Priorities at UN General Assembly 1 day
30 Kilometers of Rainwater Drainage Pipelines to Be Installed in 2026 1 day
Advised to Manage Strategic Mineral Resources Prudently 1 day
Contract Signed for Housing Project of 1,800 Families in Khanyn Material 1 day
100.9 Kilometers of Roads Upgraded in Ulaanbaatar This Year 1 day
Prime Minister Orders Research on Possibilities of Increasing Teachers’ Salaries to MNT 3.5 Million 1 day
Ts. Batbaatar: ‘We Strive to Preserve and Develop Traditional Values of Photography’ 1 day
Parliamentary Committee Reviews Mongolia’s Response to Desertification and Water Security 1 day
Ulaanbaatar to Supply 170,000 Households with Semi-Coke Briquettes 1 day
Developing New Initiatives, Advancing Regional Cooperation 1 day
President Khurelsukh Presents State Orders and Medals to Mongolian Peacekeepers 2 days
Bogd Khaan’s Winter Palace Set for Restoration with Indian Support 2 days
Two Mongolian Directors Selected for Asia's 'Next Masters Support Program' 2 days
Gan-Orkhon Wins Gold at Asian Heyball Championship 2 days
Government Launches Online Drug Price Database to Curb Price Inflation 2 days
Mongolia, Singapore to Elevate Cooperation on Climate Action 2 days
World Bank: ‘East Asia and Pacific Regional Growth to Decline to 4.3 Percent’ 2 days
Experiencing ‘Beautiful Four Seasons’ Through Art 2 days
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, District Governors Discuss 2026 Budget and Development Projects 2 days
Eight Hundred iPads Hand Over to 28 Secondary Schools 2 days
Mountaineer Zolbookhuu Summits Mount Manaslu 2 days
Governor of the Bank of Mongolia Named Among Top Central Bank Leaders 2 days
Emergency Commission Calls for Budget Approval for Severe Winter Preparation in Western Aimags 2 days
NTORC to Cooperate with University of ‘Tsukuba’ 3 days
Katsuhide Nagayama Awarded 'Outstanding Builder' Honor for Contributions to Mongolia’s Urban Development 3 days
Turnaround Track Installed as Construction Progresses on Ulaanbaatar’s First Urban Cable Car System 3 days
National Committee Agrees to Intensify COP17 Preparation 3 days
Mongolian Draughts Players Improve Performance at FMJD World Championship Women 3 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" 4 days
Mongolia and UNCCD to Actively Cooperate in COP17 Organization 4 days
Industrial Output Declines 4 days
CHP Plant No. 5 to Generate 300 MW of Electricity 4 days
MNOC to Expand Cooperation with Special Olympics Committee 4 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 7 days
Political Consultative Meeting Between Mongolia and Uruguay Held in Montevideo 7 days
Ambassador to Mongolia Present Letter of Credence 7 days
Nationwide Campaign Launched to Care for Planted Trees During Autumn 7 days
Teachers’ Day Marked for the 31st Year Worldwide and the 59th Year in Mongolia 7 days
TDB Signs Framework Agreement with Oddo BHF at SIBOS 2025 7 days
To Introduce E-Audit and Strengthen Human Resources in Cooperation with TİKA 7 days
T. Jambaltseren: ‘International and National Standards Must Be Properly Enforced’ 8 days
Draft Budget 2026 Includes Funding for 579 Projects and Programs 8 days
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