Highlights
Over thousand construction products presented at Barilga Expo 2017
With an aim to promote advanced technologies of construction sector and encourage material producers, an international trade fair “Barilga Expo 2017” took place at Misheel Expo between May 5 and 7.
3003 days
Rio bronze medalist E.Sodnompiljee wins gold in World Para Powerlifting World Cup
Mongolian State Honored Athlete E.Sodnompiljee, who is a winner of the bronze medal of the Rio Olympics 2016 claimed a gold medal from the Eger 2017 World Para Powerlifting World Cup. The competition took place in Eger city of Hungary from May 4 to 7.
3003 days
National Language and Script Day observed
May 5, Friday saw a ceremony in front of the National Library in connection to National Language and Script Day which was co-observed on May 7, by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports, National Council on Language Policy under the President, Committee on Culture and Arts, National University of Mongolia, Library of Ulaanbaatar, Children’s Library, Junior Center of Creative Arts and Institute of Language and Literature of Mongolian Academy of Sciences.
3003 days
Vietnamese Vice President visiting
Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Ms Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh arrived in Ulaanbaatar on May 7, today, to pay an official visit to Mongolia at the invitation of Prime Minister J.Erdenebat.
3003 days
Prime Minister sets up council of national brands
The Council on Mongolian National Brands has been established in accordance with a direction of the Prime Minister. The council is chaired by the Prime Minister, Mr J.Erdenebat. Head of the Cabinet Secretariat J.Munkhbat acts as the deputy chairman and some cabinet members, as vacant members of this council. The national brand council convened for its first meeting and approved its rules and action plan for 2017 on May 5.
3003 days
DP holds 8th Congress, confirms presidential candidate
On May 6, Saturday, Democratic Party held its 8th Congress to formalize its presidential candidate nomination, and approve 389 members of its National Policy Committee.
3003 days
Feasibility study of ‘Coal to Synthetic natural gas’ complex is ready
A feasibility study of ‘Coal to Synthetic natural gas’ project was developed by Wuhuan Engineering company of the People’s Republic of China. Today, May 5, the work was officially handed over to the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry of Mongolia. ‘Coal to Synthetic natural gas’ project is one of subcomponents of Mining Infrastructure Investment Support Project, financed by the World Bank soft loan.
3006 days
National Language and Script Day unfolds "Literary Geniuses” exhibition
By the order of the President of Mongolia, National Language and Script Day takes place within the first week of May. This year, the National Language and Script Day is being celebrated under the slogan “National Script: Guarantee of Independence”. Within the framework, a series of exhibitions displaying literary culture and xylography traditions of the Mongolian people, research conferences on Mongolian literature, events promoting the literary works and calligraphies of famous Mongolian scholars of all generations and meetings between authors and readers are taking place.
3006 days
Eighth National Renewable Energy Forum commences
The Eight National Renewable Energy Forum is being held today, May 5 at the Corporate Convention Centre, Ulaanbaatar. The annual forum becomes a platform of discussion about the highlights of this year in the renewable energy sector, potential large-scale projects and presenting of results of projects underway, as well as discussing about necessary actions to be taken regarding the energy sector.
3006 days
‘Gobi Wolf 2017’ international exercise training concludes
A closing ceremony of the ‘Gobi Wolf’ international exercise was successfully held in Umnugobi aimag, on May 5. The field training was co-organized by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), US Embassy in Ulaanbaatar and U.S. Army Pacific for the sixth time on May 01-05 with an aim to improve the regional readiness in response to natural disaster.
3006 days
Mongolian powerlifters collect 17 medals from Asian Powerlifting Championship
Asian Powerlifting Championship 2017 is taking place in West Java, Indonesia from May 1 to 5. As of now, Mongolian athletes have won 17 medals from the championship.
3006 days
Promotion of formula milk to be restricted
Today, May 05, Parliament made its first hearing of bill on Infant food and food products at its plenary meeting. Feeding infants up to 3 years old with mother’s breast milk ensures babies to grow up healthy. However, babies have to be fed with imitation milk when the mother cannot feed her baby. The bill aims to regulate the use of breast-milk substitutes, including infant formula, depending on babies' needs with doctor’s advice, said MP Ts.Tsogzolmaa.
3006 days
MPRP names Chairman N.Enkhbayar as presidential candidate
In connection to the ongoing nomination of presidential candidates, Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party held its conference today, May 4 at its headquarters.
3006 days
Intensive chess course to be held by Chess Grandmaster A.Enkhtuul
Initiated by A.Enkhtuul, Grandmaster (GM) of Chess, 3 months of intensive training course to be held at “Century Chess” club between May 10 and August 10.  
3006 days
Mongolian model walks runway at Vietnam International Fashion Week
Mongolian photo model and Miss B.Gunzaya participated in a Vietnam International Fashion Week on April 25-28 in Ho Chi Minh City. She presented works by French designer Patrick Pem and Mongolian Fashion House “O Couture”. During the fashion week, over 20 collections by more than 20 international and domestic designers, including those from France, Australia, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Israel were presented by top models from South Korea, France, Russia and Vietnam.
3006 days
Mongolian shooter Ch.Narantuya wins double gold in Egypt
Ch.Narantuya, International Master of Sports won two gold medals at the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Women’s International Shooting Championship, which was held between April 05 and 13 in Cairo, Egypt.  The competition was attended by athletes from over 10 countries, including Bahrain, India, Egypt and Mongolia. From Mongolia, Ch.Narantuya and Ts.Munkhzul successfully competed in the tournament. 
3006 days
MNT 23.9 billion invested for mortgage loan funding
By the end of April 2017, Bank of Mongolia invested a total of MNT23.9 billion for financing of mortgage loan program to commercial banks. Mortgage loans were granted to 383 borrowers in Ulaanbaatar and 322 in rural area. According to a renewed regulation of mortgage funding, BoM finances mortgage loans every month with repayments of bond principal and coupon, which are guaranteed by mortgage.
3006 days
Parliament cancelled its decision to pass big projects' sales income through Mongolian banks
The second clause of Parliamentary resolution number 29, which indicated to raise state currency reserve by passing sales income of big projects with foreign investment through accounts of Mongolian banks, was cancelled during yesterday’s (May 4) plenary session of the Parliament. 65.5 per cent or 36 MPs out of the attended 55 backed to cancel the clause. On April 14, parliament approved amendments to the 2017 state budget and other following laws and resolutions, which included resolution number 29. The Budgetary standing committee of Parliament developed a draft resolution to cancel the clause, in a request by Finance Minister, because it has caused difficult condition to implement joint program with the International Monetary Fund.
3006 days
Foreign Minister Ts.Munkh-Orgil meets with Belgium Foreign Minister in Brussels
On May 4, during his visit to the EU, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Ts.Munkh-Orgil met with Didier Reynders, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs of Belgium.  At the meeting, the sides reaffirmed the significance of bilateral relations between Mongolia and Belgium based on common values and mutual interests of democracy and human rights.    Уулзалтаар талууд ардчилал, хүний эрхийн төлөө нийтлэг үнэт зүйлс, хамтын ашиг сонирхолд тулгуурласан Монгол-Бельгийн харилцаа, хамтын ажиллагааны ач холбогдлыг дахин нотлов.
3006 days
Mongolian students present innovative ideas
Mongolian students presented their innovative solutions, experiments and ideas during the exhibition of Mongolian University of Science and Technology held on April 27. From among these brilliant creators of new generation, some remarkable innovations including anti-stroke Smartphone application, alcohol sensor and green house smart system were displayed on the exhibition.
3006 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Uknaa to the Republic of Tajikistan Concludes 16 hours
Speaker of Majlisi Namoyandogon of Tajikistan Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 16 hours
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Kyrgyz Republic 3 days
Mongolia and Tajikistan Sign Documents on Relations and Cooperation 4 days
President of Mongolia Holds Official Talks with President of the Republic of Tajikistan 4 days
179 Patents Granted in First Half of 2025 4 days
Mongolia Participates in “Making Asia” International Art Festival 4 days
Mongolian Students Win Five Medals at 55th International Physics Olympiad 4 days
Specialized Housing Finance Bank to Be Established 4 days
President of Mongolia Begins State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 4 days
President of Mongolia Officially Welcomed in the Republic of Tajikistan 4 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic Concludes 4 days
Minister Naranbayar Meets Mongolian Students Studying at Manas University 4 days
Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 5 days
“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek 5 days
Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in the Kyrgyz Republic 5 days
Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 5 days
270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry 5 days
Social Insurance Revenue Rises in First Half of 2025 5 days
B. Erdenedalai: Measures Under Way to Boost Productivity, Balance Workloads, Ensure Social Protection 5 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic 5 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Speaker of Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic 5 days
Archaeologists Complete Rescue Conservation of Xianbei‑Period Chambered Tomb 6 days
Mongolia Marks Day of Court Decision Enforcement Personnel 6 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Served 2 Million Passengers in 2024 6 days
Emergency Service Officers Save 41 Lives Nationwide 6 days
Mongolian Artists Win Silver Cup at "IDOL" World Circus Art Festival 2025 6 days
Climate and Land Degradation Impacts on Rural Women and Girls Discussed in New York 6 days
Third Shusha Global Media Forum: Azerbaijani President Emphasizes the Importance of Open, Friendly Dialogue on Key Issues 6 days
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Officially Welcomes President of Mongolia 6 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at the Great Urkun Memorial Monument 7 days
Mongolia and the Kyrgyz Republic Establish a Comprehensive Partnership 7 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Kyrgyz Hold Official Talks 7 days
T. Iderjavkhlan Wins "Serbia Open 2025" Challengers Chess Tournament 7 days
Young Mongolian Judokas Win 16 Medals at Hong Kong Cadet Asian Cup 2025 7 days
Mongolian Road Network Reaches 112,000 Kilometers 7 days
172 Monks Graduated from Educational Reintegration Program 7 days
Mongolian Team Wins Six Medals at International Mathematical Olympiad 7 days
Police Major Sh. Arvinbayar Wins Third Place in Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition 7 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in the Kyrgyz Republic for a State Visit 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Pays Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav 9 days
S. Enkhtuvshin: I Built The Car I Envisioned 45 Years Ago 10 days
New Transport and Logistics Route to Be Established 10 days
Today Marks “Police and Internal Troops' Day“ 10 days
Prime Minister Orders to Accelerate Thermal Power Plant Repairs and Renovation 10 days
The 2025 FISU World University Games Begin 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Affirms Full Support for Special Olympics Movement 12 days
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 12 days
World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 13 days
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 13 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 14 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 15 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 15 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 15 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 15 days
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 15 days
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 15 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 16 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 16 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 16 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 16 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 16 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 17 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 17 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 17 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 18 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 18 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 18 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 18 days
MONTSAME News Agency, C.P.O Box 1514, B.Jigjidjav St-8, Chingeltei dist, Ulaanbaatar-15160, Mongolia, info@montsame.gov.mn
MONTSAME News Agency ©2025