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“Innovative solutions for everyday life” contest winners announced
The third “Innovative solution in our life” contest was organized by the General Authority for Intellectual Property and State Registration and today, April 26, the contest winners were announced and awarded. A 'Complete air filter of vent hole” solution by inventor Z.Zoljargal won the first place.
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Mongolia-China infrastructure cooperation meeting taking place in Beijing
A council meeting of mineral, energy and infrastructure cooperation between Mongolia and the People's Republic of China starts today, April 26, in Beijing. The meeting is being attended by J.Munkhbat, chairman of Mongolian side of the Council and Head of the Cabinet Secretariat, D.Ganbat, Minister of Road and Transport Development, Ts.Dashdorj, Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry, P.Gankhuu, Minister of Energy and other officials. 
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Online platform for interbank foreign exchange launched
Opening ceremony of the online platform for interbank currency exchange took place at Tuushin Hotel on April 26. In collaboration of the Bank of Mongolia and Bloomberg L.P., beta version of the platform was released on April 10. Bank of Mongolia noted that the platform was adapted by the Parliament’s Monetary Policy for 2017, which states “Taking measures to develop internal currency market infrastructures”.
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Mongolian Ambassador pays courtesy call on Crown Prince of Kuwait
On Tuesday, April 25, Z.Chintushig, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the State of Kuwait paid a courtesy call on Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of Kuwait. Conveying the warm greetings from Ts.Elbegdorj, President of Mongolia to the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Ambassador Z.Chintushig expressed his belief that the Crown Prince will support broadening the future bilateral cooperation between Mongolia and Kuwait. Also, the Ambassador of Mongolia noted that the people of Mongolia appreciate the Government of Kuwait for providing soft loan for the infrastructure projects in Mongolia”. 
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15th Gates to Asia exhibition ongoing
More than 50 Russian delegates of 36 entities and companies working in automobile, light industry, food, construction, energy, agriculture, tourism and jewelry industries from more than 10 Russian cities have come to exhibit their products and services at the 15th Gates to Asia exhibition which opened in the building of National Chamber of Commerce and Industry on April  25, Tuesday.
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Mongolia to expand cooperation on conservation with Sweden
Minister of Environment and Tourism D.Oyunkhorol met with Anna Lindstedt, Sweden’s Ambassador to Mongolia who is on a visit to Mongolia on April 24-27 for her Accreditation ceremony.
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Over 10 thousand book covers renewed in 2 years
On April 25, Tuesday, National Library hosted a book cover donation event for about 35 thousand books with decayed and old cloths or covers kept in its repertory.
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French company to study possibility of solar plant at Auto Trade Complex
A study on possibility to establish solar power plant on an open parking area of the Auto Trade Complex will be conducted by “Akyo Energy” company of the French Republic.  Today, April 25, a memorandum of understanding was signed by Governor of the Capital and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar City S.Batbold, Chairman of Auto Trade Complex, local government-owned company O.Mungunshagai and a representative of the Akyo Energy Company.
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State Secretary of Foreign Ministry receives South Korean delegates
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Antler gathering prohibited in forest steppe areas
D.Oyunkhorol, Minister of Environment and Tourism has issued a resolution to prohibit antler gathering in the forest steppe zones during the dry season of spring in order to prevent fire hazard. The resolution is valid annually from March 20 through June 10 and between September 20 and November 10.  Since the beginning of this year, a total of 35 forest fires has occured nationwide caused by people travelling in the area, collecting antlers or harvesting pine nuts. 
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Mongolia tourist arrivals reaches 76.6 thousand in first quarter of 2017
Mongolia’s Visitor Arrivals recorded 629.3 thousand persons in the first quarter of 2017 and 552.8 thousand of them were permanent residents. In relation to the data, Tourist Arrivals recorded 76.6 thousand, which is 12 percent of the Visitor Arrivals. According to the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the number reached an all-time high of 475.8 thousand in 2012.
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Consular issues discussed at Mongolian-South Korean Foreign Ministries' meeting
The ninth consular consultative meeting between Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Republic of Korea took place on April 24, in Ulaanbaatar. The meeting was chaired by Director of the Consular Department of the Mongolian Foreign Ministry Ya.Ariunbold from the Mongolian side and Ambassador for Overseas Koreans and Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Han Dong-man from the South Korean side.
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MPs to initiate law to establish rehabilitation fund
On April 24, Head of a lobby group in the parliament to back responsible mining MP A.Undraa and Member of Parliament M.Oyunchimeg attended a consultation meeting on improving the legal environment of extractive industry. The MPs involved in a tour to Canada to study best practices for improving legal environment and in an international leadership program to USA on mine closure and rehabilitation.
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Mongolian folk band partakes in Oriental Festival
Ethnic band ‘Blue Mongol’ or ‘Khukh Mongol’ is representing Mongolia in the 2017 Oriental Festival (Festival dell’ Oriente) with their folk performance combined with contortion and folk dance and Mongolian ger stand.
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Composer aims to raise fund for building of Morin Khuur museum
Founder of Jonon Khar Museum, the first ever Morin Khuur museum, Morin Khuur maker, composer B.Sukhbaatar held a concert named ‘Melody of Heavens’ on April 24, Monday at the Wrestling Palace with a purpose of raising fund for the construction of a museum building.
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MSE meets with FTSE Russell regarding retention of Mongolia on frontier market watch list
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The representatives of the Mongolian Stock Exchange JSC - Chairman N.Manduul and CEO Kh.Altai, held a meeting with officials of FTSE Russell London - Joti Rana, Head of Governance & Policy, Janet Cumberpatch, Committee Secretary and Rakesh Hira, Deputy Committee Secretary, during the Mongolia London Business Forum organised in London, United Kingdom.
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TIKA to finance rural infrastructure development
A working group led by J.Munkhbat, Member of Parliament and Head of Cabinet Secretariat worked in Khashaat, Ugiinuur and Khotont soums of Arkhangai aimag on April 22-23, and got acquainted with the functions of cultural, educational and health organizations of the soums, solving some financial source issues on the spot.
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President on a working trip to Dornod
President Ts.Elbegdorj arrived in Choibalsan city, provincial center of Dornod aimag on April 24, Monday, and held a meeting with the locals to introduce the outcome of his activities during his 8-year tenure from 2009 to 2017. His working visit to the province wraps up today, April 25.
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Herders to restore pasture degradation
A project “Green gold and animal health” has been started in Uvurkhangai aimag with the funding of the Swiss Development Agency. ‘Association of pasture users groups of  Mongolia’ NGO is to implement the project in Zuunbayan-Ulaan, Uyanga, Bat-Ulzii and Bodg soums in 2017-2020. Prior to it, a pasture management project to develop herders’ institutions was implemented in western 7 aimags and the Government and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture advised to promulgate its successful practices to other aimags, said director of ‘Association of pasture users groups of  Mongolia’NGO N.Gankhuyag.
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Seed reserve for spring sowing adequate
“54.3 thousand tons of wheat seed is required for this spring sowing. Land farmers have 39.8 thousand tons of seed from their 2016 yields, Crop Farming Supporting Fund has 4.6 thousand tons and state reserve has 5.8 thousand tons, but the rest 4.1 thousand tons of seed has been circulated and we have the required seed reserve for the 2017 spring sowing”, said Ts.Bolorchuluun, Head of Department of Crop Production Policy Management at the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry today, April 24 during a press conference.
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President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 5 hours
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 5 hours
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 6 hours
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 7 hours
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 7 hours
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 8 hours
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 8 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 1 day
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 1 day
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 2 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 2 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 2 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 2 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 3 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 3 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 3 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 3 days
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 3 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 4 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 4 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 4 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 4 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 4 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 4 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 4 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 4 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 5 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 5 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 5 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 5 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 5 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 5 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 5 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 5 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 5 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 5 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 6 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 8 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 8 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 8 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 8 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 8 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 8 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 9 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 9 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 9 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 9 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 9 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" 9 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 9 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 10 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 10 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 10 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 10 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 10 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 10 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 10 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 10 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 10 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 10 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 11 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 11 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 11 days
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