Highlights
Final Results of APhO-2023 Summed Up
Under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, the 23rd Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) successfully took place in Ulaanbaatar on May 22-28. 
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World Leaders in Liver Transplantation Meeting in Ulaanbaatar
The International Living Donor Liver Transplantation Society, the State First Central Clinic, and the National Cancer Center are co-organizing an international scientific theoretical conference "iLDLT Colloquium 2023 in Ulaanbaatar."
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Photo News | Montage - Boundaries between Virtuality and Reality
The Ulaanbaatar International Media Art Festival is taking place in Ulaanbaatar, organized by the Arts Council of Mongolia (ACM) on May 23-30, 2023. 
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Goverment Pays Special Attention on Revival of Industrialization
By the initiative of Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene, the National Conference on Industrialization has taken place today in the State Palace.
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Foreign Minister Meets Her Saudi Counterpart
Within the framework of the Official Visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Minister of Foreign Affairs B. Battsetseg held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, HH Prince of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on May 25.
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The 33rd National Book Festival Kicks off
The 33rd National Book Festival, organized by the "Nomiin Soyolt Yertonts" (Book Cultured World) NGO  under the auspices of the Chairman of the State Great Khural kicked off today at the Sukhbaatar Square.
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TDB Announces Successful IPO: Orders Exceed the Initial Target of MNT 83.5 Billion
Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia LLC (MSE: TDB) announced the closing of its initial public offering (IPO). The company offered 2,530,047 new shares or 5% of its total issued shares (post IPO) at a price of MNT 33,000 per share (or US$9.55 equivalent) and sought to raise total of MNT83.5 billion (or US$24.2 million equivalent), wherein 85% of which was offered to strategic investors and 15% was offered to the public.
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Stone Inscriptions of Tsogt Khun-Taij Registered in UNESCO's Memory of the World
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Over MNT 1 Billion for Financing 34 Green Projects
The Mongolian Billion Tree Fund, established by the Mongolian Bankers Association in collaboration with Mongolian commercial banks and the Bank of Mongolia, will finance 34 projects with MNT 1.3 billion this year. 
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Decisions Made at the Cabinet Session
During its regular session on May 24, 2023, the Cabinet made the following decisions: MIAT to conduct flights to 9 aimags with 40-68 percent reduced prices.
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Panel Meeting on Mongolia Held at EBRD Annual Meeting
During the 32nd Annual Meeting, a panel meeting "The next frontier: Investing in Mongolia's promising future" was held to promote Mongolia's investment climate, and potential investors in mining, agriculture, tourism, and renewable energy were invited and informed about Mongolia's economic situation and investment environment.
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Impacts of Changing Climate on Mongolia’s Nomadic Herder
Mongolia has experienced a 2.1-degree Celsius increase in average air temperatures over the past 70 years, making it one of the countries most affected by climate change. This changing climate has had adverse effects on vital sectors such as agriculture, particularly animal husbandry, as well as the natural ecosystem requiring urgent and timely actions. As of 2021, the assessment of desertification and land degradation in Mongolia reveals that 77% of the land is degraded due to overgrazing and climate change.
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Foreign Minister to Visit Saudi Arabia
At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs, HH Prince of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia B. Battsetseg will pay an Official Visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on May 24-26.   
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"Ulaanbaatar" International Poetry Forum for Fostering Global Recognition
The "Ulaanbaatar" International Poetry Forum was meticulously organized from May 19-22 with the purpose of fostering global recognition of Mongolian literature.
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Foreign Currency Savings Decreased by MNT 616 Billion
At the end of April of this year, the bank savings in national currency amounted MNT 13.5 trillion, making an increase of MNT 424.8 billion (3.2 percent) from the previous month, and a decrease of MNT 206.1  billion (1.5 percent) compared to the same period of the previous year.
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Resounding Success of Tenger Ayalguu on International Stage
The Osaka International Chamber Music Competition and Festa 2023 took place on May 12-18, and 89 ensembles hailing from 30 countries, including USA, France, Germany, Austria, England, Switzerland, Japan, Russia, Moldova, and Netherlands, vied for the top honors. 
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Eastern Aimags Devastated by Snowstorm and Strong Gales: Government Mobilizes Aid Efforts
 A snowstorm and strong gales struck the eastern aimags on May 19, with wind speeds ranging from 18-20 m/s. In particular, Khentii and Sukhbaatar aimags witnessed even higher winds, reaching peaks of approximately 28-30 m/s. This severe weather event led to a natural disaster in the affected areas.
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National Book Festival on May 26-28 at Sukhbaatar Square
In accordance with the Decree No. 158 of the President of Mongolia of 2012 "On Celebration of Book Holidays" and the Law on Publicly Celebrated Holidays and Memorial Days, "National Script, Culture and Book Days" are celebrated throughout the country on Saturdays and Sundays of the third week of May and September of each year.
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Mongolia Hosts 23rd Asian Physics Olympiad with 29 Teams from 27 Countries
Under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, the 23rd Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) commenced in Ulaanbaatar as a significant event held under the framework of the "Years to Visit Mongolia" initiative.
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Emmanuel Macron: We will Support Mongolia in hosting UNCCD COP17
The Presidents of Mongolia and France briefed the press after the official talks. We present the summarized transcript of President Emmanuel Macron’s speech.
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The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway 25 minutes
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 3 hours
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 20 hours
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 20 hours
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 21 hours
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 22 hours
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 22 hours
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 23 hours
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 23 hours
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 23 hours
Official COP17 Logo Approved 23 hours
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 1 day
FEALAC and Mongolia 1 day
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 1 day
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 2 days
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 2 days
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 2 days
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 2 days
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 2 days
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 2 days
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 2 days
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 3 days
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 3 days
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 3 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 3 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 3 days
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 6 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 6 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 6 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 6 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 6 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 6 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 6 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 6 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 6 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 6 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 7 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 7 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 7 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 7 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 7 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 8 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 8 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 8 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 8 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 8 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 8 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 8 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 8 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 8 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 8 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 9 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 9 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 9 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 9 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 9 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 9 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 10 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 10 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 10 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 10 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 10 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 10 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 10 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 10 days
This Week in Mongolia 10 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 13 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 13 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 13 days
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