Second Compact could be signed in first half of 2018
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh appreciated the successful development of the Second Compact Agreement between Government of Mongolia and the US based Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
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Mongolian memory athletes lead the world rating
Mongolia shows an absolute triumph as four Mongolian memory athletes are ranked in the first ten among over 4000 athletes in the world. At the World Memory Championship 2017 organized by  IAM (International Association of Memory) in Jakarta last week, Mongolia’s national team grabbed 57 medals out of 90 in total  in kids, junior and adult categories, taking  22 531 points in total.
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Agriculture Minister suggests cooperation between state organizations
With a purpose to intensify foreign trade activities in the sector, Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Minister B.Batzorig met with authorities of the General Agency for Specialized Inspection (GASI), Mongolian Customs General Administration (MCGA), Taxation Authority (TA), the Office of Immigration, Naturalization and Foreign Citizens (OINFC), and Veterinary and Animal Breeding Agency (VABA). 
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Children’s rights protection inspectors take office
The first state inspectors for children’s rights protection took their office. Minister of Labor and Social Protection (MLSP) S. Chinzorig handed over inspector’s identification card and stamp to them on December 05 after completion of their training
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Project for rural communities submitted to Green Climate Fund
Beate Trankmann, the UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative, introduced a project ‘Improving Adaptive Capacity and Risk Management of Rural Communities in Mongolia,’ submitted to the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
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First combined solar power and agriculture project commences
Renewable energy is one of the effective solutions to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, combat global warming, and reduce air pollution by stopping coal consumption.  Mongolia is implementing several projects targeted to use renewable energy and several renewable energy plants have been already in operation including the 50 MW ‘Tsetsii’ wind farm in Tsogttsetii Soum of Umnugobi Aimag and a 10 MW solar power plant in Khongor Soum of Darkhan-Uul Aimag.  Another solar power plant has been built in a suburb of Ulaanbaatar.
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City authorities meet air-purifier importers
During the Cabinet meeting on December 1, the National Committee on reducing environmental pollution made a decision to allocate MNT3 billion from Government’s budget and MNT1 billion from the budget of capital city to supply air purifiers to all classrooms of general educational schools and kindergartens and children’s wards of hospitals in Ulaanbaatar city.
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MP N.Oyundari requests EU to support introduction of euro standard
Head of the Mongolia-Europe group in Parliament of Mongolia, Member of Parliament N.Oyundari met Marko Ferri, Charge d’affaires of the European Union Delegation to Mongolia on Monday.
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December 6 events
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The following events are expected on December 6:
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Shine Mongol Academic Institute President J.Galbadrakh to receive Rising Sun Order of Japan
President of Shine Mongol Academic Institute J.Galbadrakh will be awarded with the Order of the Rising Sun on December 06. The awarding ceremony will take place in Embassy of Japan in Mongolia at 18:30PM.
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Mongolia and China to cooperate on border jam
“Mongolia and China reviewed the actions and measures taken in 2017 within bilateral cooperation and identified the main directions for 2018,” said D.Gankhuyag, Ambassador of Mongolia to the People’s Republic of China on December 5.
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President puts partial veto on Bill on State Budget
On December 5, President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga put a partial veto on the expenditure section of the Bill on the 2018 State Budget, in a view that the bill encourages prodigal expenditure of state budget. An official letter was submitted to Chairman of the State Great Khural M.Enkhbold.
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Renovated hiking trail of Chingeltei Mountain opens
Ulaanbaatar City Department of Tourism has renovated a hiking trail of the Chingeltei Mountain, putting signs and refurbishing rest spots aiming to create safe and comfortable environment for citizens of the Ulaanbaatar city when they hike, rest and spend their leisure time in nature.
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Canada supports professional development of MRPAM staff
On December 5, Canadian Ambassador to Mongolia David Sproule and Chairman of the Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority of Mongolia (MRPAM), B. Baatartsogt cut the ribbon officially opening a new, fully equipped training room at the second building of MRPAM’s headquarters in the Songinokhairkhan district, Ulaanbaatar.
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International competition for young violinists ran in Ulaanbaatar
An ‘International competition for young violinists’ took place on December 02 in Ulaanbaatar. The competition is organized among students of secondary and high schools at the initiative of the Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city and Governor of Capital city every two years.
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First private-owned exchange commences operation
Mongolian Securities Exchange (MSX), Mongolia’s first private-owned exchange, rang its opening bell on December 4.
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UN expert Steve Noakes conducting training in Mongolia
Steve Noakes, Expert of the Asia-Pacific Sustainable Tourism Development, is conducting training themed “Sustainable tourism- Tourism sector contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals 2030” for Mongolian tourism specialists  on December 05-07 at the Khaan Hall of Chinggis Khaan Hotel and the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park.
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Scientific conference ‘Mongolia-Japan relations’ takes place
In honor of the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Japan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Japan to Mongolia jointly organized a scientific conference ‘Mongolia-Japan relations’ on December 5 in the meeting hall of the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
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Cooperation in food and agricultural sectors discussed
Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Minister B. Batzorig met Charge d’Affaires a.i. the US Embassy to Mongolia Manuel P. Micaller. In the beginning, the Minister expressed his commitment to develop bilateral cooperation in food, agriculture and light industry sectors.
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PM gives some assignments in relation to constructions
On December 4, Prime Minister U. Khurelsukh met Kh. Badelkhan, Construction and Urban Development Minister, and representatives of the sector, including J.Hicheengui, General Director of ‘State Housing Corporation’ state-owned industry, P. Bayarkhuu, deputy governor of Ulaanbaatar city, and E. Anar, general architector and head of the General Planning Office of Ulaanbaatar City, B. Batbayar, CEO of Development Bank of Mongolia as well as others.
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General Meeting of Asia Securities Forum Opens in Ulaanbaatar 16 hours
Mongolia Reviews Achievements of SCALA Climate Initiative 17 hours
Government to Develop Unified ‘E-Business’ Platform for Enterprises 17 hours
Minister Battsetseg Meets Naoko Ito to Advance Mongolia-Japan Cultural Ties 17 hours
‘Mongolia-Japan Ethics and Discipline’ Calligraphy Exhibition Opens 22 hours
State Visit of Governor-General of Australia Samantha Mostyn Concludes 22 hours
Women Leaders Drive Equality Dialogue in Mongolia 23 hours
Government Reports Operational Improvements at Erdenes Tavantolgoi Under Special Regime 23 hours
Mongolia Records USD 16.6 Billion in Trade 1 day
Mongolian Businesses Meet South Korean Construction and Food Industry Entrepreneurs 1 day
Bolor-Erdene Ranks 32nd in World Duathlon Rankings 1 day
Drug Enforcement Department to Operate as Independent Unit 1 day
Government Launches D-GOV.mn System to Incorporate Citizens’ Initiatives into Decisions 1 day
Mongolian School in Ottawa Opens New Academic Year 1 day
Ambassador of Mongolia to Argentina Presents Letter of Credentials 1 day
Mongolia Deploys 15th Battalion’s Second Contingent to UN Mission in South Sudan 1 day
Wreaths Laid at the Monument for the Victims of Political Repression 1 day
Procedure for Customs Inspection of Goods and Vehicles Revised 1 day
The MongolZ Rankings Rise to Second Worldwide 1 day
Gutain Davaa at Risk of Withering in the Shadows of Gold 1 day
Third Meeting of the 'Working Group on Crisis Management Audit' Held 1 day
Hall of Fame for Mongolian Tank Troops Opens 1 day
Global South Media Leaders Discuss AI, Peace, Information 3 days
Climate Change and Human Activity Accelerate Decline of Mukhart River 3 days
Embryo Transfer of Mongolian Yak Successfully Implemented 3 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Reviews Harvest Progress in Orkhon and Selenge 3 days
New SICOS Social Insurance System to Be Piloted in 330 Soums 3 days
Dagvadorj Davaasuren Wins International Opera Singers’ Competition 3 days
Yuhan Group Joins ‘Billions of Trees’ National Movement 3 days
Zurich Celebrates Mongolian Heritage at Museum Night 3 days
Government Asked to Speed Up Crop Farming Decisions 3 days
Mongolian Cyclists Claim Gold and Bronze at International Events 3 days
Possibilities of Introducing Artificial Intelligence into Library Services Discussed 3 days
Power of Siberia 2: Ulaanbaatar Gas Supply Project Highlighted at 10th Eastern Economic Forum 4 days
International Literacy Day Marked Today 4 days
PM Zandanshatar Visits Construction of ‘Mimo’ Agro Park 4 days
'Suu' JSC Launches Bond Trading with Ring the Gong Ceremony 4 days
Ulaanbaatar Call for Action on Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons Adopted 4 days
Exploring Pathways for Economic Growth Through Digital Transition 4 days
Ch. Tserennadmid: Long-Term Cooperation with Australia Brings Sustainable Development and Progress 4 days
Mongolia and Türkiye Expand Strategic Health Partnership 4 days
‘From Clay to Digital’ Exhibition Showcases Evolution of Art 4 days
Mongolian Draughts Players Win in Asian Team Championships 2025 4 days
Khuslen Ariunjargal Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Cup 4 days
Governor-General of Australia and First Gentleman Plant Trees at Ikh Tenger Complex 4 days
Mongolia Unveils Oyut Copper Deposit with 357 Million Tons of Ore 4 days
Northern Regional Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Sub-Center Opens 4 days
E. Bolor-Erdene Claims Champion Title at 2025 Asia Triathlon Duathlon Cup 4 days
Rio Tinto’s Newly Appointed CEO Simon Trott Visits Mongolia 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Mongolia, Kazakhstan Discuss New Air Route, Regularizing Flight Frequency 7 days
MoU Signed with the Financial Services Authority of Kazakhstan 7 days
Supercomputer for Meteorology Commissioned 7 days
Ulaanbaatar City and Jeollanam-do Province Sign MoU 7 days
Poland Expresses Intention to Increase Tourist Arrivals to Mongolia 7 days
Awards Presented to Students Who Achieved Success in International Olympiads 7 days
Presidents of Mongolia and South Korea Hold Phone Talks on Bilateral Cooperation 7 days
President of Mongolia and Governor-General of Australia Hold Official Talks 7 days
Governor-General of Australia Officially Welcomed 7 days
‘UB Drone Battle’ Competition Announced 7 days
Protective Equipment and Devices Handed Over 7 days
PM Zandanshatar Meets President Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok 7 days
‘Nairamdal’ International Children’s Camp Hosts Over 100 Foreign Children This Summer 7 days
Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Samantha Mostyn Arrives for State Visit 7 days
'Heritage of Artistry' Family and Generational Art Exhibition Opens 7 days
PM Zandanshatar Arrives in Vladivostok for Eastern Economic Forum 8 days
Total Assets of Banking Sector Rise by 15 Percent 8 days
Experts from 23 Countries Compete in Asia-Pacific CyberDrill 8 days
‘Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025’ Held 8 days
Chinggis Khaan Documentary to Premiere in Mongolia 8 days
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