Highlights
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply
The “Fourth Mongolia-South Korea Strategic Forum” took place at the State Palace on August 20, 2025.
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Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition
Mongolian athletes achieved outstanding results at the “Robot Challenge” international robotics competition, held in Beijing, People’s Republic of China, from August 15 to 19, 2025, earning six gold, seven silver, and five bronze medals.
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“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built
Chairman of the State Committee for Physical Education and Sports of Mongolia, Bilegt Erdenesaikhan, and Advisor to the President, Amarsaihan Sharkhuu, met with the management of the company implementing the “President Sports Complex” project, named after the Heads of State of Mongolia and the People’s Republic of China, on August 19, 2025.
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PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy”
By the order of Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav, the Government was instructed to eliminate inefficient expenses and optimize the structure and staffing of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and factories. The Prime Minister met with officials from the “Erdenes Mongol” Group and its subsidiaries to review the results of the official directive.
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Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Batbaatar Bat received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia Choi Jin-won on August 19, 2025.
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Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia
At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, arrived in Mongolia on August 19, 2025, for an official visit.
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First All-Women Crew Flight Operated
For the first time in Mongolia’s aviation history, a flight has been operated by an all-women crew.
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Official COP17 Logo Approved
The Government of Mongolia and the Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) have approved the official logo of the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17), to be held in Ulaanbaatar from August 17 to 28, 2026.
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New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) is developing an electronic platform, waste.mecc.gov.mn, to receive reports on environmental violations.
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Mongolia and FEALAC
Mongolia will serve as Co-Chair (East Asia Regional Coordinator) of the Forum for East Asia–Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC) for the 2025–2027 term. Mongolia will host the 10th FEALAC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and the Senior Officials’ Meeting on August 20-22, 2025. In connection with this, we present an article by Dr. Sc., Professor Ulambayar Denzenlkham.
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Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement”
The Government is prioritizing the advancement of the Mongolia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement.
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Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men”
We spoke with Ms. Saruul Bulgan, Secretary General of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI), about the Chamber's work, women's entrepreneurship, and exciting new opportunities in the digital economy.
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Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway
With funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Seventh Replenishment, a Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP) is being implemented across 11 countries located in global dryland regions.
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Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament
Mongolian athletes triumphed at the 16th U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament, held from August 16 to 18, 2025, in Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, securing gold, silver, and bronze medals.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation
Photo monitoring of pastureland is being improved through cooperation with international organizations.
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This Week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of August 18–24, 2025.
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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.
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Wool, Cashmere Industry Export Potential: USD 1 Billion 5 hours
First Two Bagh Schools Open at Uyench, Borshoo Borders 5 hours
Global Human Security Expert Holds Lecture at National University of Mongolia 7 hours
Mongolian Kettlebell Lifters Win 12 Medals at World Championship 7 hours
Mongolian Landscape Photography 2025 Winners 9 hours
Natsagdorj Literary Prize Winners 10 hours
Mongolia to Propose Three Initiatives at COP17 10 hours
Waste-to-Energy Plant to Generate 35 MW Annually 10 hours
CAMC 2025 Mobilizes Regional Action on Media Viability in Tashkent 10 hours
Trade, Development Bank Launches Google Pay for TDB Cards in Mongolia 11 hours
Prime Minister, Rio Tinto Copper Chief Hold Talks on Oyu Tolgoi 11 hours
Russian PM Mishustin: 'Petroleum Exports to Mongolia Will Increase' 11 hours
Mongolia Japan Hospital Introduces Latest Laser Technology 11 hours
Zandanshatar Arrives in Moscow for SCO Heads of Government Meeting 12 hours
Mongolia Joins Latin America, Caribbean Nuclear Disarmament Conference 1 day
Historic Success at World Powerlifting Championships 1 day
Mongolia’s Foreign Population Exceeds 37,000 1 day
MPP Congress Elects Conference Members 1 day
Social Insurance Fund Income Increases by 15.9 Percent in First Nine Months 1 day
Alpine Skier Ariunbat Qualifies for Winter Olympics for the First Time 1 day
Mongolia Chairs UN 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 1 day
Buddhist Sculptor Batzorig Delivers ‘Stupa’ Lecture 1 day
Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Advances to Ease Congestion in Capital 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
Uchral Nyam-Osor Elected Chairman of MPP 1 day
'The Last Nomads' Debuts in Austria, Showcasing Mongolia’s Living Heritage 3 days
Cashmere Holding Exports to 10 Countries Under 'White Gold' National Movement 4 days
President Khurelsukh and Minister Enkhbayar Visit 'Chig' Brand Factory 4 days
Agreement Reached to Raise Salaries for Doctors and Health Workers 4 days
Mongolian Players Win Two Gold and One Bronze at FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship 4 days
Ambassador of Cuba Presents Copy of Letter of Credence 4 days
Insulated Household Count Grows as 1,391 Ger-Area Families Receive Support 4 days
Auditor General of Mongolia Meets ADB Delegation to Strengthen Audit Collaboration 5 days
UN Adopts 'Role of Cooperatives in Social Development' 5 days
Immigration Agency of Mongolia Launches New Visa Application Platform 5 days
600 Hectares Rehabilitated from Mining Damage in Selenge Aimag 5 days
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 5 days
Government Mandates Loan Repayment by Erdenes Mongol Subsidiaries 5 days
New 640-Student School Building Completed in Capital City 5 days
Program to Prevent Digital Addiction to Be Implemented 5 days
Standard for Pasteurized Camel Milk Adopted 5 days
Prime Minister Appoints MP Gankhuyag Khassuuri as Deputy Prime Minister 5 days
Parliament Approves 2026 Budget 5 days
Deputy Speaker Bat-Erdene to Assume Speaker Duties 6 days
Embassy of China, UNFPA Launch Joint Health and Hygiene Education Projects in Selenge Aimag 6 days
Mongolia to Compete in Five Sports at 25th Deaflympics in Tokyo 6 days
Ceramic Exhibition Honoring Undur Gegeen Zanabazar to Open at Bogd Khaan Palace Museum 6 days
Government Moves to Curb Misuse of Official Secrets 6 days
Food Sales Rise to MNT 10.9 Trillion, Boosting Trade Sector Revenue 6 days
‘Resilient, Relentless, Unfading’ Memoir about Tudev Lodon Published 6 days
Construction Output Reaches MNT 8.8 Trillion in First Nine Months of 2025 6 days
Mongolian Ganjur Presented to Buddhist Institutions Across the Country 6 days
Mongolian Team Advances to Final Four in Netflix’s 'Physical: Asia' Show 6 days
Proposal Made to Appoint Mongolian National as CEO of Oyu Tolgoi 6 days
Rare Altai Mole Discovered in Khoridol Saridag Strictly Protected Area 6 days
State Audit Office Implementing Digital Transformation Policies 6 days
Mongolia, Australia Hold Talks on Social Security Agreement 6 days
Training Held on Conducting Financial Statement Audits Under Contract 6 days
Mongolia Participates in 50th Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights 7 days
Mongolian and Russian Businesses Seek to Expand Cooperation 7 days
Hunnu City International Urban Planning Competition Progresses Toward Final Selection 7 days
Member of Parliament Meets JICA Representatives to Discuss Cooperation in Care Services 7 days
Inflation Reaches 9.2 Percent in October 7 days
National University of Mongolia Launches Non-Degree Program on Public Service Reengineering 7 days
‘Energy Resource’ and ‘China Energy’ Agree on 2026 Coal Trade Volumes and Market Prices 7 days
Hard Coal Exports Fall 1.4 Percent 7 days
AI to Be Used in Certain Sectors 7 days
Arya Bira: The 1930s Political Repressions Complicated Research on Mongolian Lifespan 7 days
MPP: ‘Development Program Will Be Implemented Through Result-Based Methods’ 8 days
Mongolia Trades with 160 Countries 8 days
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