Highlights
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent
Prime Minister of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav visited “Shivee-Ovoo” JSC on August 16, 2025.
88 days
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry, with funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction, is successfully implementing the Vegetable Production and Irrigated Agriculture Project in the Gobi region and Altai soum of Khovd aimag.
88 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives
Following a review of its foreign aid programs, the United States has decided to continue funding projects implemented under the Mongolia Water Compact between the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Mongolia.
89 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation
Photo monitoring of pastureland is being improved through cooperation with international organizations.
89 days
This Week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of August 18–24, 2025.
89 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens
Minister of Education Mr. Naranbayar Purevsuren held an official meeting with a delegation led by Country Director for Mongolia of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Ms. Shannon Cowling, on August 14, 2025.
92 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process
Director of the Business Development Department of the Mongolian Stock Exchange (MSE), T. Khash-Erdene, received the Head of the Planning and Economic Analysis Department of the Erdenet Mining Corporation state-owned enterprise (SOE), R. Ochbadrakh, and accompanying specialists on August 13, 2025.
92 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion
The Government of Mongolia issued approval to the Governor of Umnugobi aimag, Enkhbat Nasanbuyan, for the phased issuance of provincial securities worth up to MNT 500 billion in the domestic market to finance the construction of a 50-megawatt (MW) thermal power plant in Dalanzadgad soum.
92 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons
Coal exports have increased following the imposition of a special regime on “Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi” JSC.
92 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded
Prime Minister of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav participated in and delivered a speech at the “Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Developmental Challenges and the State Budget” Forum on August 14, 2025.
92 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed
The Economic Development Council, which aims to support government activities by providing professional assistance, coordinating timely economic development policies, conducting research, offering recommendations, and fostering public-private cooperation, convened on August 12, 2025.
93 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent
The revenue of Ulaanbaatar’s public transport sector has increased compared to previous years.
93 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment
Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia Mr. Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan held an official meeting with Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Mongolia Ms. Shannon Cowling on August 13, 2025.
94 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project
The Cabinet of Mongolia held its regular session on August 13, 2025, to discuss key agenda items, including the draft loan agreement for establishing the National Cardiovascular Center (NCC).
94 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority
Prime Minister of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav visited the National Center for Maternal and Child Health of Mongolia on August 12, 2025.
94 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art
The “Nomad Spirit” International Art Program was implemented for the second time in 2025 to raise public awareness and engagement on climate change through art.
94 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship
The send-off ceremony for the 24th cohort of Master’s and the 9th cohort for Doctoral students under the “JDS” Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship was held at the Ambassador’s Residence.
94 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center
UNICEF Mongolia and the British Embassy in Mongolia will jointly build an energy-efficient model Early Childhood Development (ECD) Center.
94 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling
The State Great Khural reviewed and approved amendments to the Law on Licensing, submitted by the Government, at its spring regular session on March 26, 2025, along with related draft laws.
95 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region”
Under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the “World Women Entrepreneurs Forum” will be held from August 25 to 26, 2025, in Mongolia.
95 days
Cashmere Holding Exports to 10 Countries Under 'White Gold' National Movement 16 hours
President Khurelsukh and Minister Enkhbayar Visit 'Chig' Brand Factory 17 hours
Agreement Reached to Raise Salaries for Doctors and Health Workers 18 hours
Mongolian Players Win Two Gold and One Bronze at FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship 18 hours
Ambassador of Cuba Presents Letter of Credence 21 hours
Insulated Household Count Grows as 1,391 Ger-Area Families Receive Support 22 hours
Auditor General of Mongolia Meets ADB Delegation to Strengthen Audit Collaboration 23 hours
UN Adopts 'Role of Cooperatives in Social Development' 23 hours
Immigration Agency of Mongolia Launches New Visa Application Platform 24 hours
600 Hectares Rehabilitated from Mining Damage in Selenge Aimag 1 day
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 1 day
Government Mandates Loan Repayment by Erdenes Mongol Subsidiaries 1 day
New 640-Student School Building Completed in Capital City 1 day
Program to Prevent Digital Addiction to Be Implemented 1 day
Standard for Pasteurized Camel Milk Adopted 1 day
Prime Minister Appoints MP Gankhuyag Khassuuri as Deputy Prime Minister 1 day
Parliament Approves 2026 Budget 1 day
Deputy Speaker Bat-Erdene to Assume Speaker Duties 1 day
Embassy of China, UNFPA Launch Joint Health and Hygiene Education Projects in Selenge Aimag 2 days
Mongolia to Compete in Five Sports at 25th Deaflympics in Tokyo 3 days
Ceramic Exhibition Honoring Undur Gegeen Zanabazar to Open at Bogd Khaan Palace Museum 3 days
Government Moves to Curb Misuse of Official Secrets 3 days
Food Sales Rise to MNT 10.9 Trillion, Boosting Trade Sector Revenue 3 days
‘Resilient, Relentless, Unfading’ Memoir about Tudev Lodon Published 3 days
Construction Output Reaches MNT 8.8 Trillion in First Nine Months of 2025 3 days
Mongolian Ganjur Presented to Buddhist Institutions Across the Country 3 days
Mongolian Team Advances to Final Four in Netflix’s 'Physical: Asia' Show 3 days
Proposal Made to Appoint Mongolian National as CEO of Oyu Tolgoi 3 days
Rare Altai Mole Discovered in Khoridol Saridag Strictly Protected Area 3 days
State Audit Office Implementing Digital Transformation Policies 3 days
Mongolia, Australia Hold Talks on Social Security Agreement 3 days
Training Held on Conducting Financial Statement Audits Under Contract 3 days
Mongolia Participates in 50th Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights 4 days
Mongolian and Russian Businesses Seek to Expand Cooperation 4 days
Hunnu City International Urban Planning Competition Progresses Toward Final Selection 4 days
Member of Parliament Meets JICA Representatives to Discuss Cooperation in Care Services 4 days
Inflation Reaches 9.2 Percent in October 4 days
National University of Mongolia Launches Non-Degree Program on Public Service Reengineering 4 days
‘Energy Resource’ and ‘China Energy’ Agree on 2026 Coal Trade Volumes and Market Prices 4 days
Hard Coal Exports Fall 1.4 Percent 4 days
AI to Be Used in Certain Sectors 4 days
Arya Bira: The 1930s Political Repressions Complicated Research on Mongolian Lifespan 4 days
MPP: ‘Development Program Will Be Implemented Through Result-Based Methods’ 4 days
Mongolia Trades with 160 Countries 4 days
Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Nears Completion of Feasibility Study 4 days
Digital Transformation: 90 Percent of Public Services to Go Online 5 days
Mongolian Veteran Judokas Win 13 Medals at Judo Masters World Championships 5 days
Mongolian Judoka Wins 2025 IBSA World Judo Championships 5 days
Mongolia-China-Russia ‘Tea Road’ Tourism Cooperation Plan Signed 5 days
Mongolian Wrestlers Claim 11 Medals at Bill Farrell Memorial in New York 5 days
Mongolian Sambists Win Two Gold and Five Bronze Medals at World Championships 5 days
Lecture Organized on Rinchen Byamba’s Contribution to Novel Genre 5 days
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 5 days
Mongolia Invites COP30 High-Level Meeting Participants to COP17 5 days
Inbound Tourism from Neighboring Countries Increases by 80 Percent 5 days
Mongolia, Kuwait Discuss Roadmap for Enhanced Partnership 5 days
Ulaanbaatar and Boryeong Cities Sign Memorandum of Cooperation 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Mongolian Ambassador Presents Credentials to Lebanese President 5 days
Mongolia Updates NDC to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 30 Percent by 2035 5 days
Mongolia, China, Russia Unite to Advance Four-Season Tourism, Cultural Exchange 5 days
Mongolian Delegation Participates in COP30 to Advance Paris Agreement Goals 8 days
Ger Insulated with South Korean Geothermal Technology Handed Over to Young Family 8 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to UNESCO at 43rd General Conference 8 days
Mongolian National Pride Day to Be Celebrated Among Children in Czech Republic 8 days
Clean-Up, Infrastructure Preparations for COP17 Underway at National Garden Park 8 days
Mongolia Hosts UN Consultation on Awaza Programme Implementation for LLDC 8 days
Training Organized on Free Trade, Economic Partnership Agreements 8 days
National Enterprises Thrive Under Presidential ‘Food Supply and Security’ Initiative 9 days
Mongolian Scholars Join International Conference on Hunnu Studies in Hungary 9 days
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