Highlights
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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Some imported railroad equipment being produced at home
Railroad maintenance engineers and technicians are producing some equipment and devices domestically that would replace foreign import. These include cleaning machine of snow, sand and weeds on railroads and electronic test equipment and the newly invented devices proved to be very efficient in increasing work productivity and saving time as well as economical.   
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Presidential candidates to debate this Saturday
A presidential debate has finally been scheduled to challenge the candidates M.Enkhbold (MPP), Kh.Battulga (DP) and S.Ganbaatar (MPRP) in a face-off.
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International Women's Association of Mongolia marks 25th anniversary
The International Women’s Association of Mongolia (IWAM) celebrated last week its 25th anniversary. The union of madams from different countries for humanitarian purposes and uniting powers for conserving cultural and traditional values, as well as for improving the understanding about each other’s culture, history and economic and social needs, was established in 1992.
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Two soums of Dornogobi connected to central power grid
Construction work of 220 KW electric line with length of 160 km from Oyu Tolgoi mine to Tsagaan Suvarga mine is completed and Mandakh and Khatanbulag soums of Dornogobi aimag centers are connected to the centralized power grid.  Prior to this, 120-km long 35 KW electric line from Tsagaan Suvarga to Khatanbulag soum and 22 KW electric line from Tsagaan suvarga to Mandakh soum had been constructed, waiting for this line to complete.
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Negative airtime contents of election campaign increase
The Civil Society Monitoring Network for Fair Elections reported on the increasing negative agenda in television programs towards presidential candidates.
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Guide book to promote Ulaanbaatar as a tourist destination
A new publication will promote Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia as an ideal tourist destination to the international community.
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21 aimags and 285 soums being connected to internet
Today on 19 June, a launch event of ‘E-soum’ project, which is being implemented by the Government, was held at Shangri La Hotel. The Government has formulated policies and is implementing several programs and projects targeted at the development of information and communications sector. Electronization of soums is being implemented in three stages within the programs and projects. 
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Mongolia to cooperate with Asian Pacific Association for the Study of Liver
On June 19, the Ministry of Health, Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver and Mongolian Association for the Study of Liver Diseases established a memorandum of mutual understanding to cooperate within the framework of activities to carry out the ‘Whole Liver-Mongolia” national program.
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Prime Minister invites investors as positive economic outlook seen for Mongolian economy
The second annual summit of the Business Council of Mongolia is being held on June 19-20. Under the theme “Regional Connectivity in Asia”, the main topics of infrastructure, power, mining, environmental awareness and other potential projects are being discussed. PM J.Erdenebat opened the summit with a speech and said “Foreign trade turnover of Mongolia steadily increased to USD 8.3 billion in 2016, while reached USD 4 billion in the first quarter of this year. Around 80 percent of the total exports consists of mining products. The Government is aiming to create multi-pillared economy by diversifying export products and manufacturing final products from the agricultural raw materials”.
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EU-standard meat factory to be built in Uvs aimag
During his visit to Uvs aimag, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry P.Sergelen attended the groundbreaking ceremony of “Khumen Negdel” LLC’s factory, which will manufacture meat and meat products under European Union standards with Austrian “BERTSCH LASKA” LLC’s equipment, on June 11.
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Senior powerlifter wins gold at World Classic Championships 2017
D.Altankhuyag, challenged in senior’s 83 kg, won a gold medal in his category, after pressed 152.5 kg. He has secured the bronze medal in overall score at the World Classic Powerlifting Championships 2017 being held in Minsk, Belarus. The championships are to end on June 25. Mongolia is being represented by seven athletes from the Mongolian Powerlifting Federation. 
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Western shore region of Khuvsgul Lake connected to electricity network
A region on the western shore of the Khuvsgul Lake, one of the top tourist attractions of Mongolia has been connected to the central electricity network. Construction work of 16 KW electricity line and sub-station were completed within 40 days.
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G.Ariunbaatar wins Song Prize Trophy of BBC Cardiff Singer of The World
Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar, winner of the 15th International Tchaikovsky Competition and laureate of the Chinggis Khaan Order of Mongolia, won the Song Prize Trophy together with Scotland’s Catriona Morrison on June 17 at the BCC Cardiff Singer of the World 2017. Having joint winners of the Song Prize is an unusual event for the BBC stage.
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Tokyo Komaki Ballet performs The Firebird in UB
Tokyo Komaki Ballet staged a concert in Ulaanbaatar in frames of celebration of the 45th diplomatic anniversary of Mongolia and Japan. The Japanese dancers were invited by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Ts.Munkh-Orgil.
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Yoga day performances enliven central square
The 3rd International Day of Yoga celebration in Ulaanbaatar gathered dozens of yoga practitioners to the central square for a yoga lesson and performance on June 18, Sunday.
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Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Reletions to Comprehensive Partnership 5 hours
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 6 hours
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 9 hours
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 9 hours
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 10 hours
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 11 hours
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 11 hours
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 14 hours
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 14 hours
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 1 day
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 1 day
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 1 day
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 1 day
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
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 5 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 5 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 5 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 6 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 6 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 7 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 7 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 7 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 7 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 8 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 8 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 8 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 8 days
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 9 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 9 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
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 12 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 12 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 12 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 12 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 12 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 12 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 12 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 12 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 12 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 13 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 13 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 13 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 13 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 13 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 13 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 13 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 13 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
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