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UNICEF Report: Children are most vulnerable to mining related in-migration in Mongolia
The movement of people in connection with mining has significant impacts on children, reveals UNICEF report on the impact of in-migration on children in mining-affected communities in Mongolia.  Launched today, the report is the first of its kind that provides better understanding and evidence of how and why children are affected by in-migration. 
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Daughter saved by mother with a successful liver transplant surgery
A team of doctors from the First Central Hospital and National Center for Maternal and Child Health of Mongolia and ASAN Medical Center of the Republic of Korea successfully performed a liver transplant surgery on April 22, Saturday.
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Education Reform 2017 takes place
The 2017 Education Reform exhibition, co-organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports, Ministry of Labor and Social Protection and Misheel Expo company opened on April 21, Friday at Misheel Expo center to continue until April 24, Monday.
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Ambassador O.Och presents credentials to King Philippe of Belgium
O.Och, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Kingdom of Belgium, presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty Philippe, King of the Belgians on April 19, 2017.
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Foreign Minister congratulates Venice Biennale and documenta 14 artists
Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a ceremony on April 21, Friday to congratulate Mongolian artists to take part in the 57th Venice Biennale and 14th documenta exhibition.
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Investor Nation 2017 forum opens
"Investor Nation 2017" investment forum is taking place at Corporate Convention Center between April 22 and 23. With an aim to bridge investors with the entrepreneurs and expand financial market in Mongolia, the forum covers investment, privatization, finance, technology and start-up businesses through its panel discussions. 
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Amendments to Labor Law approved
The Parliament approved amendments to the Labor law at today’s plenary session. It is common that employers in manufacturing and service sectors hire persons without establishing labor contract and not giving salaries for a certain period of time. Therefore, lawmakers included new articles on probationary and training periods to regulate the issue in detail. The amendments indicated that an employer can make employee practice, following an experienced employee to improve his/her skill and experience and the probationary period should not exceed 3 months.
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Madam Butterfly opera to be staged
Artists of the Mongolian State Opera and Dance Theatre will perform "Cio-Cio San” /Madama Butterfly/ a three-act opera play by Giacomo Puccini on April 22.  B.Enkhnaran, a soloist of the theatre will play the role of Cio Cio San, a beautiful and intelligent young girl. 
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Gobi Great Six campaign reports on half-year activity
“Gobi Great Six” half-year meeting took place in Ulaanbaatar on April 18 to discuss works carried-out, ongoing measures and actions to be performed within the framework of protection of the endangered Gobi Great six species, wild Bactrian Camel, Gobi Bear, Takhi or Wild Horse, Khulan or Wild Ass and Saiga Antelope. The species are symbols of well-being and health of the Gobi ecosystems.
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Parliament Speaker receives delegates of "Sufficiency" program
On April 20, Parliament Speaker of Mongolia M.Enkhbold received Director, Access Operation & Emerging Markets Southeast Asia at Gilead Sciences Inc. Ben Kamarck and LF Asia LLC’s Vice President Peter Yeung, Senior Vice Presidents Samson Tsoi and Danny Ching.   Gilead Sciences Inc. is implementing “Sufficiency” program which is providing “Harvoni” hepatitis C virus drug at affordable price and free of charge treatments for the 45-60 years old people infected with hepatitis C in Arkhangai aimag by the initiatives of MP Yo.Baatarbileg.
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U.Bolortuya becomes best goalkeeper of East Asia Girls Tournament
A goalkeeper of Mongolian national girls’ soccer team U.Bolortuya has won the best goalkeeper prize of EAFF U-15 Girls tournament 2017. An international competition for girls, under-15 age category has been organized for the first time in the East Asian Football Federation on April 16-21 in Shanghai, China and it was also the first official competition for Mongolian girls’ team. Ten teams of East Asia participated in the tournament and the Mongolian team played three games, collecting four scores. Mongolian women referees E.Khuslenzaya and Ts.Oyundari worked in the tournament
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Vehicle emissions to be identified using remote sensing device
The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has started measuring emissions of vehicles to identify their toxic contents. Some surveys show that 10 per cent of air pollution in Ulaanbaatar is caused by vehicle emissions. Therefore, the Minister of Road and Transportation Development issued an order to establish a working group in charge of studying air pollution, making conclusions and developing proposals on solving the problem. With a request by the working group and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the JICA team started the survey, experimentally placing Remote Sensing Device (RSD) nearby to the Bayanzurkh checkpoint on April 17.
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Mongolians prefer organic in food products
A variety of natural products produced by 'environmental protection cooperatives' form all parts of  the country were on display during "Eco friendly production 2017" exhibition held at the central square on April 20.  The yesterday's event showed that the Mongolian people have become highly appreciative of pure natural products and prefer to use products with titles healthy and organic in their daily life. 
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Landlocked countries’ Int’l think tank aspires to push forward trade liberalization
The International Think Tank for Landlocked Development Countries (ITT for LLDCs) and the University of Sydney jointly organized a conference themed “Exploring Connectivity in Landlocked Developing Countries” on April 20 at the UN House in Ulaanbaatar. The participants ran discussions under three spheres of connectivity: International trade; Information and communication technology; and Transport.  
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Two medals added from Jiu Jitsu World Championship
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ “Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship” the largest professional Jiu Jitsu championship, in accordance to the “Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival 2017”, is taking place between April 18 and 22. Presently, Mongolian athletes have brought home 2 medals from the female category.
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Election sub-commissions established in 32 countries
The General Election Commission in charge of organizing voting of the Presidential Election 2017 in foreign countries where Mongolian diplomatic missions are located, providing general guidelines and overseeing held a meeting on April 19.
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Dornod aimag to be involved in MERIT project
Funded by the Canadian Government, ‘Mongolia Enhancing Resource Management through Institutional Transformation’ (MERIT) project is being implemented in Mongolia. Dornod aimag is to be involved in the project and a cooperation agreement was signed by Governor of Dornod aimag M.Badamsuren, Director of the project Sandy Fir and other officials on April 19.
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Int’l “Technology & Investment in Mongolia” conference taking place
“Technology and Investment in Mongolia 2017” international exhibition and conference is commencing today, April 20, with a sub-conference on mining sector. Since 1990, over 13 thousand entities from 112 countries have made investment of about USD 16 billion to Mongolia, highlighted Mr B.Lkhagvajav, President of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Project of 1000 temporary housing units to commence soon
On April 19, G.Munhkbayar, Minister of Construction and Urban Development met with Cao Zhiang, Secretary of Economy and Commerce of the Asia Division of the Department of Foreign Assistance of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China. During the meeting, the Mongolian Minister touched on a subject to launch a project to build 1000 temporary housing units with non-refundable aid from the Chinese Government. 
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Agreement for China's USD 1 billion soft loan to be amended
The Cabinet agreed to discuss the amendments to the general agreement of up to USD 1 billion soft loan between the Government of Mongolia and Export-Import Bank of the People's Republic of China with corresponding Parliamentary standing committees. 
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Standing Committee Members Meets Czech Senate Deputy Speaker Jitka Seitlová 12 minutes
Indian External Affairs Minister Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 19 minutes
Artist Zolbootuguldur Orgil Guiding Audience Through Mysterious Realm of Endurance 21 minutes
Sludge Processing Plant Construction Set to Begin Next Year in Ulaanbaatar 40 minutes
Winter Preparation 93 Percent Complete in Ulaanbaatar 41 minutes
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers to Compete in 'London Basho 2025' 19 hours
President Khurelsukh’s Visit Marks 70 Years of Mongolia-India Diplomatic Relations 19 hours
World Conservation Congress Taking Place in Abu Dhabi 19 hours
First Mongolian Conference of Young Scientists Announced 20 hours
Information Provided to Mongolians Living and Working in Austria 20 hours
Burentugs Purev Wins Bayangol District’s 60th Anniversary Wrestling Tournament 20 hours
‘Truth’ Photography Exhibition Shows Historical Facts 20 hours
New Judges Elected at Mongolia’s Judicial General Council Third Session 22 hours
Semi-Coke Fuel Plant to Be Built at Baganuur Coal Mine 22 hours
PM Urged Officials to Focus on Duties and Prevent Weather Hardships Instead of Political Disputes 22 hours
Experience Energy, Memories at ‘40 GHz’ Exhibition 22 hours
Mongolian Wrestlers Win Eight Medals at World Championships 22 hours
'Because I Am a Girl' Conference Marks International Day in Mongolia 22 hours
Mongolia’s First International Standard Approved 22 hours
Mayor Nyambaatar: Enterprises Must Fulfill Obligations Under the Law on Water of Mongolia 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
State Secretary of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia Meets FAO Director-General 3 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to India 4 days
Over 14,000 Earthquakes Recorded in Mongolia in First Ten Months of 2025 4 days
Mongolian Team to Compete in Upcoming Season of Netflix’s ‘Physical: 100’ 4 days
“Uushgi” Brand Named Best Startup Project in Western Mongolia 4 days
Chairman of Mongolian-Cuban Parliamentary Group Meets Cuban Ambassador 4 days
Passenger and Freight Vehicle Imports Decline 4 days
UWW Women in Wrestling Global Forum 2025 Held in Mongolia 4 days
Erdenes Mongol Joins Kharkhorum City in Development and Tree Planting Effort 4 days
Mongolian Film Projects to Participate in 2026 Berlinale European Film Market 4 days
Emeelt Eco Industrial Park to Develop in Eastern and Western Zones 4 days
‘The Wolves Always Come at Night’ Chronicles Mongolian Nomadic Life, Nominated for 2026 Academy Awards 4 days
Mongolia’s Judiciary Gathers to Elect New General Council Members 4 days
Khomyn Tal National Park Recognized as Mongolia’s 12th UNESCO Biosphere Reserve 4 days
Emergency Management Agency Receives New Equipment to Enhance Disaster Response Capacity 4 days
Procurement and Construction of Premium New Distribution Center 4 days
‘Colors of Three Eras’ Special Exhibition Opens 5 days
Mongolia Highlights Social Development Priorities at UN General Assembly 5 days
30 Kilometers of Rainwater Drainage Pipelines to Be Installed in 2026 5 days
Advised to Manage Strategic Mineral Resources Prudently 5 days
Contract Signed for Housing Project of 1,800 Families in Khanyn Material 5 days
100.9 Kilometers of Roads Upgraded in Ulaanbaatar This Year 5 days
Prime Minister Orders Research on Possibilities of Increasing Teachers’ Salaries to MNT 3.5 Million 5 days
Ts. Batbaatar: ‘We Strive to Preserve and Develop Traditional Values of Photography’ 5 days
Parliamentary Committee Reviews Mongolia’s Response to Desertification and Water Security 5 days
Ulaanbaatar to Supply 170,000 Households with Semi-Coke Briquettes 5 days
Developing New Initiatives, Advancing Regional Cooperation 5 days
President Khurelsukh Presents State Orders and Medals to Mongolian Peacekeepers 6 days
Bogd Khaan’s Winter Palace Set for Restoration with Indian Support 6 days
Two Mongolian Directors Selected for Asia's 'Next Masters Support Program' 6 days
Gan-Orkhon Wins Gold at Asian Heyball Championship 6 days
Government Launches Online Drug Price Database to Curb Price Inflation 6 days
Mongolia, Singapore to Elevate Cooperation on Climate Action 6 days
World Bank: ‘East Asia and Pacific Regional Growth to Decline to 4.3 Percent’ 6 days
Experiencing ‘Beautiful Four Seasons’ Through Art 6 days
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, District Governors Discuss 2026 Budget and Development Projects 6 days
Eight Hundred iPads Hand Over to 28 Secondary Schools 6 days
Mountaineer Zolbookhuu Summits Mount Manaslu 6 days
Governor of the Bank of Mongolia Named Among Top Central Bank Leaders 6 days
Emergency Commission Calls for Budget Approval for Severe Winter Preparation in Western Aimags 6 days
NTORC to Cooperate with University of ‘Tsukuba’ 7 days
Katsuhide Nagayama Awarded 'Outstanding Builder' Honor for Contributions to Mongolia’s Urban Development 7 days
Turnaround Track Installed as Construction Progresses on Ulaanbaatar’s First Urban Cable Car System 7 days
National Committee Agrees to Intensify COP17 Preparation 7 days
Mongolian Draughts Players Improve Performance at FMJD World Championship Women 7 days
Mongolia, Chile Hold Third Political Consultations 7 days
International Delegates Meet in Dalanzadgad Ahead of COP17 7 days
FC Barcelona to Establish Youth Academy in Mongolia 7 days
Young Mongolian Artists Win Bronze at International Circus Festival in China 7 days
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