Highlights
Unemployed rate decreased to 9.1 percent
The unemployment rate of Mongolia reached an all time high of 11.6 percent in the first quarter of 2016 with 143 thousand unemployed people.  Within the framework of the Government’s policies on improving livelihoods and restoring the economy through creation of jobs, multiple job creating projects and programs have been implemented. As a result, the unemployed rate has reduced down to 9.1 percent with 115 thousand unemployed people in the first quarter of 2017.  
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Roaring Hooves festival opens with 'Ulemjiin Chanar' song
The 17th ‘Roaring Hooves’ international music festival of contemporary and folk opened on June 22 in Gandantegchenling Monastery.  
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Construction of UB - Mandalgobi electric line and sub-station starts
Construction of electric line between Ulaanbaatar and Mandalgobi and its sub-station, which targets to export electricity to China, started as the project launching ceremony took place this week. The project will be financed within general loan agreement of USD1 billion between Government of Mongolia and Export-Import Bank of the People’s Republic of China, established on November 10, 2015. TBEA Group of China will construct the line and sub-station as it won the bid. 
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Project commences for increasing Mongolia’s place in regional power distribution
A Technical Assistance Project on Strategy of Northeastern Asian General Power Grid Network has commenced implementation at the initiative of the Mongolian Ministry of Energy and the Asian Development Bank. The project research will focus on the details of how to connect Mongolian energy resources with the power grids of other countries in the region. Electricite De France, a leading electric utility company of Europe, is executing the research.
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Prime Minister J.Erdenebat works in Selenge aimag
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat is working in Selenge aimag. On June 21, yesterday, he held a meeting with citizens of Mandal and Bayangol soums and made a briefing on the Government policy, decisions and implementations. 
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Mongolia to establish diplomatic relations with Belize
A joint communique on establishing diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Belize was signed on June 20 in New-York within the framework of a goal of Mongolia to establish diplomatic relations with all UN member states. S.Sukhbold, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the United Nations, and Lois Michele Young, Permanent Representative of Belize to the UN signed the document. 
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Ulaanbaatar-Darkhan to be connected by four-lane road
June 21 saw a ground-breaking ceremony for the reconstruction of road connecting Ulaanbaatar with Darkhan, the second largest city of Mongolia.
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Erdenet-Ovoot railroad construction begins
Construction of 547 km railroad connecting Erdenet city, Orkhon aimag with Ovoot mine, Khuvsgul aimag began Monday.
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Mongolia to work with BOK on its foreign exchange system
Bank of Mongolia in cooperation with the Bank of Korea will realize a ‘Development of an overall crisis management system’ program.
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Khovd to host first national festival of 'bii biyelgee'
The first national festival of Bii Biyelgee-2017, art and cultural event will take place on 1-3 July in Khovd aimag. Governor’s office of Khovd aimag, far western province of Mongolia initiated the event and Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports and the Government agency, Culture and Art Department are collaborating to organize the event.
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COMPSTAT” being introduced in Metropolitan Police
On 20 June, opening of a “Control center” was held at the Police Department of the capital, starting introduction of COMPSTAT or “Сomputer statistics” aimed to establish unified control system on crimes in Ulaanbaatar. COMPSTAT is a combination of management, philosophy, and organizational management tools for police departments, named after the New York City Police Department’s accountability process. It offers a dynamic approach to crime reduction, quality of life improvement, and personnel and resource management, whereby ranking police department executives identify spikes in crimes using comparative statistics and address those spikes through the use of targeted enforcement.
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Different breeds of sheep to be raised in mongolia
With an aim to improve sheep quality, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry has brought in 657 sheep of Suffolk, Berrichon, Romanov and Merino breeds. These high-grade sheep will be used in Mongolian agriculture in accordance with the breeding strategic and policy. “Taishir-Urguu” LLC was selected as the first one to use them for breeding. The offspring of these sheep will be provided by order to private entities engaged in meat and wool production.
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Roaring Hooves international festival approaching
A rendition of the original version of ‘Ulemjiin Chanar’ song by Fifth Noyon Khutagt Danzanravjaa will engage the attendees of the opening ceremony of international music festival ‘Roaring Hooves’.
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State Prize-winning film score to open Naadam festival
State Prize Laureate, State Honored Cultural Figure E.Choidog’s film score for 1961 documentary ‘Exquisite Mongolia’ will resound at the opening ceremony of traditional Naadam festival this year.
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State-run universities won't increase tuition fees this year
The Cabinet resolved Monday not to increase tuition fees for bachelor’s programs in the academic year 2017-2018.
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Minimum pension level to be raised by MNT40-50 thousand
The hearing of process of amendments to trilateral labor and social agreement was held during today's Cabinet meeting and the Government approved a resolution on spending MNT161 billion for pension raise in 2018.
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Rule of student tuition loan renewed to widen access
During today’s cabinet meeting, the Government renewed “Rule on Student’s development loan” to widen the access of the loan, soften some requirements and criteria and facilitate the loan issuance on the basis of the current state of loan issuance and proposals from people.
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Mazaalai satellite to orbit over Mongolia 5-6 times per day
Following “SpaceX Falcon 9” rocket launch, which delivered Mongolia's first satellite “Mazaalai” into space, a ceremony was held to award certificates to the investors and sponsors at the National University (NUM) of Mongolia on June 19.
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Cabinet to propose parliament to ratify intergovernmental highway transport agreement
At its regular meeting on June 20, the cabinet decided to submit a bill on ratification of the Agreement on Conducting International Transport through Asian Highway Network between the Government of Mongolia and the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
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Chinese government aid to go to Ger area re-planning
The cabinet of ministers resolved to dedicate the non-refundable aid of CNY 2.0 billion from the Chinese government to restructuring of Ger Districts. The funding project is expected to reduce Ulaanbaatar’s soil pollution by 75 percent. General plans were approved and had been halted due to the lack of finance. This issue was solved at the regular meeting of cabinet held today.
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Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 22 hours
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 22 hours
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 22 hours
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President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 4 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 4 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 4 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 5 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 5 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 5 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 6 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 6 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 6 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 7 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 7 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 7 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 7 days
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Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 8 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 8 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 8 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 8 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 8 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 8 days
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Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 9 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 11 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 11 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 11 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 11 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 11 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 11 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 11 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 11 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 11 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 11 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 11 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 12 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 12 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 12 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 12 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 12 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 12 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 12 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 12 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 12 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 12 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 12 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 12 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 12 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 12 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 13 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 14 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 14 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 14 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 14 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 14 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 14 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 14 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 14 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 14 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 15 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 15 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 15 days
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