Highlights
President pays working visit to Erdenet city
President Ts.Elbegdorj arrived in Erdenet city on May 1, Monday to pay a working visit to Orkhon aimag, and held a meeting with locals to discuss the results of his activities during his tenure from 2009 to 2017.
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Democratic Party registers 6 nominees
May 2, the first day of nomination of candidates for the upcoming Presidential Election saw Democratic Party’s nominee registration, and 6 politicians registered themselves to run for the party’s candidacy.
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Parliamentary resolution clause to be reconsidered
The Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) group in parliament reached an agreement that Parliamentary resolution clause on transmission of big projects’ money through Mongolian banks should be reconsidered.  Today, the party group chairman D.Khayankyarvaa made a briefing after the group’s meeting.
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Neil Saker: IMF is cautious about investment environment worsening
The International Monetary Fund Executive Board has postponed making a final decision on its Extended Financial Facility (EFF) in Mongolia. The delay is caused by a parliamentary resolution clause on currency transmission of large-scale projects through Mongolian banks. The Executive Board was expected to make the final decision during their meeting last week. Today, on May 02, IMF Resident Representative Neil Saker gave explanations regarding the issue during a press conference at the State House. He said that the EFF has two main goals, including overcoming economic difficulties and creating policy foundation that ensures economic growth in the long term. Policy measures will be largely implemented on budget. The IMF backs the Government plan to reduce budget deficit, lowering it to 10.5 per cent of GDP this year and to have a positive balance by the beginning of 2020.
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Six children with congenital heart defect to be treated for free in Korea
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German taxidermists restoring Bogd Khan's collection of stuffed bird
Bogd Khan Palace Museum, in collaboration with the National University of Mongolia, National History Museum and Naturmuseum Senckenberg of Germany, has started the restoration of stuffed birds of the Bogd Khan Palace Museum. Also, the identification list of the bird species in the collection will be improved.
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8th Renewable Energy Forum expected to pave way for new strategies
The Eight Renewable Energy Forum is being held on May 5 under the auspices of the Prime Minister. The forum is taking place at Corporate Convention Centre, Ulaanbaatar, attracting 500 participants from home and abroad.
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Mongolian Innovation Week-2017 to be marked
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, Ulaanbaatar Department of Industry and Innovation, Mongolian Foundation for Science and Technology and Mongolian University of Science and Technology will co-organize Mongolian Innovation Week-2017” from May 8 to 14. 
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15.2 million offspring healthy on national level
As of May 1, birth rate of domestic animals stands at 59 percent, reports the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry. Out of 26 million dams counted on the national level, 15.4 million dams have delivered offspring.
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Speaker meets trade union representatives
Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold received the representatives of the Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions upon their request on May 1, Monday.
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Concession agreements of MNT11.1 trillion to be audited
Concession agreements, which totaled MNT11.1 trillion, will be audited, following the recommendation by the International Monetary Fund in connection with the implementation of its Extended Fund Facility program and to define the possibilities of financing them. 
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Stock exchange weekly review (April 24-28)
During the period between April 24 and 28, 2017, MSE conducted 5 trading sessions with a total value of MNT 21,067,600,618.78. The daily average trading valued at MNT 4.2 billion.             
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Ambassador to Lebanon presents credentials
The accredited Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Lebanese Republic, Mr Ch.Bayarmunkh presented the letter of credence to the President of Lebanon, General Michel Aoun on April 28.
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25 percent of mortgage lending to be provided in rural areas
A decision has been made to grant 25 percent of all mortgage lendings in the rural area. Bank of Mongolia gave a direction to the commercial banks to issue 25 percent of the central bank’s mortgage loans to lenders in rural areas. This settles the issue of borrowers whose request for a mortgage loan was approved, but were waiting for the funding and will further enable mortgage loan accessibility in the rural areas of the country.   
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Darkhan-Uul to mark ‘Humanitarian day’ on 8th of every month
Darkhan-Uul aimag will mark the 8th of every month as “Humanitarian day”. The Citizens’ Representative Meeting of Darkhan-Uul aimag backed the proposal of the Red Cross Society's branch in the aimag, considering it as a proper to encourage government organizations, NGOs, citizens and companies to involve in humanitarian and charitable campaigns across the aimag.
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Mongolia to exchange young scientists with China
On May 1, Monday, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports J.Batsuuri met with the delegates of Chinese Academy of Sciences led by its President Bai Chunli who are on a visit to Mongolia at the invitation of D.Regdel, President of Mongolian Academy of Sciences.
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Presidential candidate nomination begins today
The nomination of candidates for the upcoming Presidential Election of June 26 begins today, May 2 to continue until May 6, in compliance with the Law of Mongolia on Election.
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Children’s hospital to be built in Nalaikh district of Ulaanbaatar
A children’s hospital with 50 beds will be built in Nalaikh, remote district of Ulaanbaatar with grant of ‘Khangardi-Ulaanbaatar’ NGO and Peace and Friendship Fund of People’s Republic of China.  The foundation laying ceremony of the hospital was held on April 28. Nalaikh district has a population of 36 thousand and children aged 0-15 years old make 32 per cent of the total population, newborns increase by 900 annually.
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Celebrated Polish director to arrive in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ A famous Polish film and theatre director, producer and screenwriter Krzysztof Zanussi is coming to Mongolia for the first time to attend a film festival which will take place on May 8-11 at the “iCinema” of Ulaanbaatar. The event will be named after Krzysztof Zanussi and he will organize a special training for filmmakers.
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‘Gobi Wolf’ international exercise is running for sixth time
Gobi wolf’ international exercise training started today, May 1, in Umnugobi aimag, organized by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), USA Embassy in Mongolia and U.S. Army Pacific for the sixth time. The training aims to improve the regional readiness in response to natural disasters, to ensure implementation of newly adopted law on Disaster prevention and to test management and organizational structure and tools for disaster response as well as to improve civil-military cooperation of the parties. “- ‘Gobi Wolf’ exercise is expanding year by year with increased number of international participants and it has become a 'Mongolian brand'-disaster response exercise. This year, the exercise is running under the theme ‘Let’s spread our knowledge and share experiences” said Brigade General T.Badral, NEMA Chairman.
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Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 5 minutes
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 15 hours
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 16 hours
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 17 hours
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 19 hours
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 21 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 22 hours
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 23 hours
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 1 day
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 1 day
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 1 day
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 1 day
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 1 day
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 1 day
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 1 day
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 1 day
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 1 day
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 1 day
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His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 3 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 5 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 5 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 5 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 5 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 5 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 5 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 5 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 5 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 5 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 6 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 6 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 6 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 6 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 6 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 6 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 6 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 6 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 6 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 7 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 7 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 7 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 7 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 7 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 7 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 7 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 8 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 8 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 8 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 8 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 9 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 9 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 9 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 9 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 9 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 9 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 9 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 9 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 9 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 9 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 12 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 12 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 12 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 12 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 12 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 12 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 13 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 13 days
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