Highlights
Buddha Day to be signified with religious procession
On the occasion of Buddha Day which falls on June 9, Friday, a religious ceremony/procession under the slogan ‘Purification of Soul’ will be organized by Gandantegchenling Monastery on the central square.
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Herdsman-turned-photographer wants everyone to adore Mongolia
A photographer and livestock herder S.Tsengelbayar from Xilingol League of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China is the first Inner Mongolian photographer to ever throw an independent exhibition in Mongolia. S.Tsengelbayar named his exhibition, opened in Gamma Gallery in Hunnu Mall of Ulaanbaatar, “I am a Mongolian”. The exhibition wrapped up on June 7.
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Lunch cost for students of special schools to be raised
A mid-day meal cost for per student, who studies in special schools will be increased to MNT2400, starting next September. The Government made this decision yesterday, June 7, considering that nutritious and nourishing meal provision for children,  particularly the children with disabilities, would influence positively their health and would be a vital support for their successful studies. Increase of funding would give a possibility to provide 40-45 per cent of daily nutrition need of children with the lunch.
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Cabinet meeting in brief
Cabinet of Ministers convened for a regular meeting on June 8. The outcomes of the Prime Minister’s visit to China, took place on May 11-15, was discussed and resolved to be submitted to the National Security Council.
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Draft financing agreement to be consulted with Parliament
During its regular meeting on June 7, Wednesday, the Cabinet agreed to discuss with corresponding Parliamentary standing committees a draft financing agreement on ‘Development Policy program to support economic administration and Development policy funding-1’ between the Government of Mongolia and the World Bank’s International Development Association.
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State-run company to carry out ‘Oil refinery construction project’
During its regular meeting on June 7, Wednesday, the Cabinet resolved that state-run ‘Mongolian Oil Refinery’ will execute ‘Oil refinery construction project’, with the required fund being allocated from the budget of the Minister of Mining and Heavy Industries.
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JCI Asia-Pacific Conference opening in Ulaanbaatar
3,500 young leaders and business people from 51 countries are arriving in Ulaanbaatar to participate in the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Asia-Pacific Conference 2017, which will take place between June 8 and 11. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a press conference today in collaboration with JCI. “The Ministry has been assisting in organizations concerning the visa issuance and diplomatic reception. It can be said that the preparation is complete. This conference is of great significance for Mongolia as it is creating great networking opportunities”, said Deputy Foreign Minister B.Battsetseg.
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“Yak of Saikhan” festival held at Gurvansaikhan Mountain
‘Yaks of Saikhan- 2017” festival was held on May 27 at Yoliin am (Yol Gorge) of Gurvan Saikhan Mountains in Khankhongor soum of Umnugobi aimag. Some 1500 domestic and 60 foreign travelers and tourists attended the festival, which has been organized since 2012. Herders of five soums took part in the festival with their 500 yaks, competing in yak race and relay competition. Challenges named after soums, contest of best breed yaks and cows, games and contests, presenting customs related to yak entertained the audience. 
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MNT 50.5 billion issued for mortgage in May
The Government and Bank of Mongolia provided financial source of MNT50.5 billion to commercial banks for mortgage loans in May.  722 citizens were granted mortgage from this source. The Bank of Mongolia funded loans of MNT15.9 billion with its primary payments of its mortgage guaranteed bonds while 457 citizens mortgage loans of MNT34.6 billion was financed from the State budget.
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Ambassador to Macedonia presents credentials
Non-resident ambassador of Mongolia to the Republic of Macedonia, Mr D.Batsaikhan presented the letter of credence to the President of Macedonia, Mr Gjorge Ivanov on May 30. Afterwards, during the meeting, the Ambassador conveyed greetings of Mongolian President Ts.Elbegdorj to Mr Ivanov.
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SME boosting subprograms discussed
A discussion on subprojects “Made in Ulaanbaatar” and “Partnership of local industries’ was held at Tuushin hotel. These subprojects put goals to create jobs and improve competitiveness of trade, industries and services through implementing flexible investment and market policy targeted to small and medium enterprises and cooperatives, which run their activities in Ulaanbaatar, supporting producers in cluster, increasing sales of  products with label and mark “Made in Ulaanbaatar” by promoting them.
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Mongolia hosting international conference on nutrition
On June 6, Member of Parliament, Head of Parliamentary Standing committee on Social Policy, Education, Culture and Science L.Enkh-Amgalan received foreign delegates who came to attend Central Asian Forum on Nutrition which opens today, June 7 at the Ministry of Health to continue for three days.
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315 kindergartens need to be built newly
Parliamentary Standing committee on Social Policy, Education, Culture and Science met on June 6, Tuesday, and discussed a report on pre-school education  and implementation of corresponding laws and regulations.
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Introduction of European standards in railway to be learned from Poland
An intergovernmental agreement between Mongolia and the Republic of Poland on international auto transportation cooperation will be established in the near future to regulate transportation relations between the two countries more properly and to create favorable facilitated conditions for travelling. 
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‘Mongolia sunrise to sunset’ marathon to run for cleaning vicinity of Khuvsgul Lake
The 19th 'Mongolia sunrise to sunset' international marathon will be held on August 2 at the shore of the Khuvsgul Lake. EcoLeap foundation has been organizing 42 km and 100 km trail run since 1998 and over 60 athletes from 21 countries take part in the marathon every year. Lake Huvsgul and the untouched forests, lowlands and mountains of the Khuvsgul National Park are a setting for one of the most beautiful runs on the planet, Mongolia sunrise to sunset.
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Deputy FM B.Battsetseg works in France
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg paid a working visit to France. On the sidelines, she attended the Women and Green Growth international business forum and the Women of the Year award ceremony on May 27. The business forum was organized for the sixth time, with a main objective to increase contribution of women to economic growth and social development of Mongolia and establishing businesswomen’s network all around Europe. The above events attracted more than 200 delegates coming from Mongolia, France, UK, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Luxembourg, USA, Austria, Netherlands, Denmark and New Zealand.
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Reconstruction of 289m Sonsgolon bridge commences
Ulaanbaatar City Governor’s Office, with the help of the Government of People’s Republic of China’s soft loan, is implementing projects to reconstruct and repair bridges in the capital. As such, a groundbreaking ceremony of the reconstructions of 312m long bridge above the Tuul River in Bayanzurkh district and 289.4m long reinforced concrete Sonsgolon bridge took place on June 5.
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‘Clean environment’ monthly campaign underway
‘Clean environment’ a monthly campaign is being organized with an aim to promote newly revised Waste Law, approved by Parliament on May 12 and to start realization of the law.  The Ministry of Environment and Tourism announced to run the campaign from June 1 to July 1 at aimag, city, soum and district level with a prize fund for stimulation.
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FDI in Mongolia reaches USD 178.1 million
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow in Mongolia averaged USD 178.1 million as of April 2017, which was down by 39 percent compared to the same period of last year.  As for the FDI outflow from Mongolia, it increased by 15 percent to USD 4.4 million. The net flow amounted to USD 173.8 million, which is 40 percent less than last year. Bank of Mongolia informed that the Balance of Payment showed USD 75.2 million surplus at the end of April. 
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Foreign Minister attends International Conference on the Future of Asia
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Ts.Munkh-Orgil is attending the 23rd International Conference on the Future of Asia, which is taking place in Tokyo, Japan on June 5-6.
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Mongolian Women Entrepreneurs Awarded USD 1 Million in WEIDE Grant 26 minutes
PM Meets Ulaanbaatar District and Khoroo Governors 33 minutes
PM Zandanshatar Appreciates 30 Years of KOICA’s Cooperation 40 minutes
Women Entrepreneurs to Solve Shared Challenges 1 hour
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AR Technology: Mother Language and Oral Tradition 2 hours
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Public-Private Partnership to Develop 40-Hectare Land 19 hours
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Hundred Mongolian Youth Participate in “Inspiring the Youth” Event 23 hours
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Scholars Present Research on 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Liberation War 1 day
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FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 4 days
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E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 5 days
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Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 5 days
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Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 6 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 6 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 6 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 6 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 6 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 6 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 6 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved 6 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 7 days
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Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 7 days
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 8 days
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 8 days
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 8 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 8 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 8 days
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 11 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 11 days
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