Increase of minimum wage rate to come into effect from next January
A decision to increase the minimum wage rate to MNT 1904 per hour or MNT 320 thousand was made last Friday at the tripartite negotiation of Labor and Social Consensus.
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'Coal Mongolia-2018’ to highlight technological advances
The 8th annual international conference and exhibition 'Coal Mongolia-2018' will take place under the theme ‘Together towards technological advance’ in Shangri-La Hotel on September 4-5.
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Mongolists discuss heritage of Mongolian scripts
Aimed at introducing to public a source of various scripts that Mongolian people used and ancient documents being preserved in Mongolia and foreign countries, an International Scientific Conference entitled ‘Heritage of Mongolian scripts’ took place on August 17-18 in Ulaanbaatar city.  
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Smart Land Cadastre Data System to be introduced
A launching ceremony of a project to modernize Land Cadastre Data System of the capital city and connect it to the National Land Information System (NLIS) was held on August 17 at the Citizen's Hall of the capital city.
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Letter of credence presented to Ambassador of Mongolia to Japan
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga presented a letter of credence to newly-assigned Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Japan Batjargal Dambadarjaa on August 17.
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Mongolia-China-Russia forum focuses on Zamyn-Uud and Erenhot cooperation
A regular ‘Mongolia-China-Russia Economic and Trade Cooperation’ forum was held on August 17-19 in Erenhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. Government delegates led by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ya. Sanjmyatav and representatives of 130 member companies of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) attended the forum and presented their products at the expo organized within the event.
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State Secretary receives Uruguayan delegates
On August 17, D. Davaasuren State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received Fernando Cabral, Head of the International Economy Department of the Uruguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fernando Lugris, Non-resident Ambassador of Uruguay to Mongolia and Antonio Karambula, Executive Director of the Uruguay XXI, Export and Investment Agency, who are on visit to Mongolia. 
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Uruguay to cooperate with Mongolia in producing cheese
On August 17, the very first Mongolia-Uruguay business meeting took place in the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI).
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Mongolian freestyle wrestlers claim first gold and bronze medals at 18th Asian Games
State Honored Athlete E.Bekhbayar won the first-ever gold medal of Mongolia at 18th Asian Summer Games, kicked off on August 18 in Jakarta, Indonesia, by defeating Kang Kum Song from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in 57kg event of freestyle wrestling. 
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August 20 events
Following events are expected on August 20
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Jack Weatherford's book on Genghis Khan published in Vietnamese
‘Genghis Khan and the making of the modern world’ book by an American author and publicist Jack Weatherford was published in Vietnamese.
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Mining Minister visiting Inner Mongolia
Mongolian delegation led by D. Sumiyabazar, Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry, is paying a working visit to Hohhot, Bayannur, Baotou and Ordos cities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China on August 15-18.
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Wintering preparations of the capital city running at 65.5 percent
A regular meeting of the Council of Governor of the Capital City was held on August 16, discussing a wide range of issues regarding preparations for winter.
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S.Korea Culture Days to be organized next month
On August 16, Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, met Jeong Jae Nam, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia.
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Mongolians ranked at 6th place by average IQ
Mongolia is ranked at the 6th place out of 80 countries by its people's average IQ (101) according to the studies conducted  by Richard Lynn, a British Professor of Psychology and Tatu Vanhanen, Finnish Professor of political science.
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Bike-riding doctors to provide medical assistance
Some doctors of Khovd aimag’s Regional Diagnostic-Treatment Center (RDTC) began their bike tour under the motto ‘Physical activity – Health’ on August 16, which was initiated in 2017.
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MP Z.Narantuya receives KAS representatives
Member of the Parliament Z.Narantuya met with Deputy Secretary General and Head of the European and International Cooperation Department of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Dr. Gerhard Wahlers, KAS Resident Representative in Mongolia Johann Fuhrmann, and KAS program coordinator S.Ganzaya.
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Speaker receives members of National Assembly of Republic of Korea
On August 16, Speaker of the Parliament of Mongolia M.Enkhbold received representatives led by Chairman of Standing Committee on Environment and Labor of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. 
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Japanese music troupe Mugenjuku to stage concerts in Mongolia
At the invitation of the Capital City Tourism Department, traditional Japanese music troupe Mugenjuku is to stage concerts.
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August 17 events
The following events are expected on Friday, August 17:
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 2 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 2 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 2 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 2 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 2 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 2 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 2 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 2 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 2 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 2 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 3 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 3 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 3 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 3 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 3 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 4 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 4 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 4 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 4 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 4 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 4 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 4 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 4 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 4 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 4 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 5 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 5 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 5 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 5 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 5 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 5 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 6 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 6 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 6 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 6 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 6 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 6 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 6 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 9 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 9 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 9 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 9 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 9 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 9 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 9 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 9 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 10 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 10 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 10 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 10 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 10 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 10 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 10 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 11 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 11 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 11 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 11 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 11 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 12 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 12 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 12 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 12 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 12 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 12 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 12 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 12 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 12 days
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