Stock Exchange Weekly Review (June 12 - 16)
During the period between June 12 and 16, 2017, MSE conducted 5 trading sessions with a total value of MNT 27,373,371,720. The daily average value was MNT 5.5 billion.
3007 days
Bank of Mongolia issues 1-week bills
The Bank of Mongolia issues 1 week bills worth MNT 595.6 billion at a weighted interest rate of 12.0 percent per annum.
3007 days
Cabinet to propose parliament to ratify intergovernmental highway transport agreement
At its regular meeting on June 20, the cabinet decided to submit a bill on ratification of the Agreement on Conducting International Transport through Asian Highway Network between the Government of Mongolia and the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
3007 days
G.Ariunbaatar wins Song Prize Trophy of BBC Cardiff Singer of The World
Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar, winner of the 15th International Tchaikovsky Competition and laureate of the Chinggis Khaan Order of Mongolia, won the Song Prize Trophy together with Scotland’s Catriona Morrison on June 17 at the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2017. Having joint winners of the Song Prize is an unusual event for the BBC stage.
3007 days
Minister D.Oyunkhorol meets with Chinese tourism delegates
On June 19, D.Oyunkhorol, Minister of Environment and Tourism received Chinese delegates led by Li Jinzao, Chairman of China National Tourism Administration. The Chinese delegates arrived in Mongolia on June 19 within the framework of a meeting of tourism ministers of Mongolia, China and Russia, which is taking place in Ulan-Ude city of Russia. 
3007 days
Chinese government aid to go to Ger area re-planning
The cabinet of ministers resolved to dedicate the non-refundable aid of CNY 2.0 billion from the Chinese government to restructuring of Ger Districts. The funding project is expected to reduce Ulaanbaatar’s soil pollution by 75 percent. General plans were approved and had been halted due to the lack of finance. This issue was solved at the regular meeting of cabinet held today.
3007 days
Some imported railroad equipment being produced at home
Railroad maintenance engineers and technicians are producing some equipment and devices domestically that would replace foreign import. These include cleaning machine of snow, sand and weeds on railroads and electronic test equipment and the newly invented devices proved to be very efficient in increasing work productivity and saving time as well as economical.   
3007 days
Presidential candidates to debate this Saturday
A presidential debate has finally been scheduled to challenge the candidates M.Enkhbold (MPP), Kh.Battulga (DP) and S.Ganbaatar (MPRP) in a face-off.
3007 days
International Women's Association of Mongolia marks 25th anniversary
The International Women’s Association of Mongolia (IWAM) celebrated last week its 25th anniversary. The union of madams from different countries for humanitarian purposes and uniting powers for conserving cultural and traditional values, as well as for improving the understanding about each other’s culture, history and economic and social needs, was established in 1992.
3007 days
Two soums of Dornogobi connected to central power grid
Construction work of 220 KW electric line with length of 160 km from Oyu Tolgoi mine to Tsagaan Suvarga mine is completed and Mandakh and Khatanbulag soums of Dornogobi aimag centers are connected to the centralized power grid.  Prior to this, 120-km long 35 KW electric line from Tsagaan Suvarga to Khatanbulag soum and 22 KW electric line from Tsagaan suvarga to Mandakh soum had been constructed, waiting for this line to complete.
3007 days
Negative airtime contents of election campaign increase
The Civil Society Monitoring Network for Fair Elections reported on the increasing negative agenda in television programs towards presidential candidates.
3007 days
Guide book to promote Ulaanbaatar as a tourist destination
A new publication will promote Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia as an ideal tourist destination to the international community.
3007 days
21 aimags and 285 soums being connected to internet
Today on 19 June, a launch event of ‘E-soum’ project, which is being implemented by the Government, was held at Shangri La Hotel. The Government has formulated policies and is implementing several programs and projects targeted at the development of information and communications sector. Electronization of soums is being implemented in three stages within the programs and projects. 
3008 days
Mongolia to cooperate with Asian Pacific Association for the Study of Liver
On June 19, the Ministry of Health, Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver and Mongolian Association for the Study of Liver Diseases established a memorandum of mutual understanding to cooperate within the framework of activities to carry out the ‘Whole Liver-Mongolia” national program.
3008 days
Mongolian wrestlers win 6 medals in Asian Junior Championships
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Mongolian wrestlers, who competed in the Asian Junior Freestyle Wrestling Championships, claimed two gold medals, one silver and three bronze. N. Nasanbuyan in the men’s 50 kg and B.Tsetsegbayar in the women’s 72 category won gold medals, becoming 12th and 13th Asian junior champions from Mongolia.  M.Lhagvagerel became silver medalist in the men’s 120 kg, while bronze medalists were B.Ariunbold (55 kg), M.Tsogtgerel (84 kg) and B.Chimgee (women’s 48 kg).
3008 days
International Day of Yoga celebrated
The 3rd International Day of Yoga was celebrated in Ulaanbaatar gathering dozens of yoga practitioners to the central square for a yoga lesson and performance on June 18, Sunday.
3008 days
Prime Minister invites investors as positive economic outlook seen for Mongolian economy
The second annual summit of the Business Council of Mongolia is being held on June 19-20. Under the theme “Regional Connectivity in Asia”, the main topics of infrastructure, power, mining, environmental awareness and other potential projects are being discussed. PM J.Erdenebat opened the summit with a speech and said “Foreign trade turnover of Mongolia steadily increased to USD 8.3 billion in 2016, while reached USD 4 billion in the first quarter of this year. Around 80 percent of the total exports consists of mining products. The Government is aiming to create multi-pillared economy by diversifying export products and manufacturing final products from the agricultural raw materials”.
3008 days
EU-standard meat factory to be built in Uvs aimag
During his visit to Uvs aimag, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry P.Sergelen attended the groundbreaking ceremony of “Khumen Negdel” LLC’s factory, which will manufacture meat and meat products under European Union standards with Austrian “BERTSCH LASKA” LLC’s equipment, on June 11.
3008 days
First harvest of strawberry expected in South Gobi
The first harvest of strawberry, grown in South Gobi with two cultivars of strawberries of South Korea, is expected before the National Naadam Festival on July 11. Within the Mongolia-South Korea joint project “Green wall”, professors and students of the Mongolian University of Life Sciences (MULS) in collaboration with local community of Umnugobi aimag carried out strawberry plantation on a 1500 square meter field.
3008 days
Senior powerlifter wins gold at World Classic Championships 2017
D.Altankhuyag, challenged in senior’s 83 kg, won a gold medal in his category, after pressed 152.5 kg. He has secured the bronze medal in overall score at the World Classic Powerlifting Championships 2017 being held in Minsk, Belarus. The championships are to end on June 25. Mongolia is being represented by seven athletes from the Mongolian Powerlifting Federation. 
3008 days
Digital Bridge 2025 Tech Forum Set for October 2–4 in Astana 21 hours
Global Experts Convene in Ulaanbaatar for 'Bone and Muscle Health 2025' 22 hours
Mongolian Cadet Judokas Secure Two Bronze Medals at Asian Championships 22 hours
Mongolia’s Largest Mining Event Highlights Investment and Responsible Mining 23 hours
Asia-Pacific Broadcasters Convene in Mongolia to Safeguard National Heritage Through Media 1 day
World’s Oldest Protected Mountain, Bogd Khan, Honored in State Worship Ceremony 1 day
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development Announces the First Holder of Digital Nomad Residency 1 day
Defense Sector to Enhance Exchange, Cooperation 1 day
Open-Air Sports Complex Commissioned in Tolgoit 1 day
Ulaanbaatar and Japan Strengthen Clean Energy Partnership 1 day
General Meeting of Asia Securities Forum Opens in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Mongolia Reviews Achievements of SCALA Climate Initiative 1 day
Government to Develop Unified ‘E-Business’ Platform for Enterprises 1 day
Minister Battsetseg Meets Naoko Ito to Advance Mongolia-Japan Cultural Ties 1 day
‘Mongolia-Japan Ethics and Discipline’ Calligraphy Exhibition Opens 2 days
State Visit of Governor-General of Australia Samantha Mostyn Concludes 2 days
Women Leaders Drive Equality Dialogue in Mongolia 2 days
Government Reports Operational Improvements at Erdenes Tavantolgoi Under Special Regime 2 days
Mongolia Records USD 16.6 Billion in Trade 2 days
Mongolian Businesses Meet South Korean Construction and Food Industry Entrepreneurs 2 days
Bolor-Erdene Ranks 32nd in World Duathlon Rankings 3 days
Drug Enforcement Department to Operate as Independent Unit 3 days
Government Launches D-GOV.mn System to Incorporate Citizens’ Initiatives into Decisions 3 days
Mongolian School in Ottawa Opens New Academic Year 3 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Argentina Presents Letter of Credentials 3 days
Mongolia Deploys 15th Battalion’s Second Contingent to UN Mission in South Sudan 3 days
Wreaths Laid at the Monument for the Victims of Political Repression 3 days
Procedure for Customs Inspection of Goods and Vehicles Revised 3 days
The MongolZ Rankings Rise to Second Worldwide 3 days
Gutain Davaa at Risk of Withering in the Shadows of Gold 3 days
Third Meeting of the 'Working Group on Crisis Management Audit' Held 3 days
Hall of Fame for Mongolian Tank Troops Opens 3 days
Global South Media Leaders Discuss AI, Peace, Information 4 days
Climate Change and Human Activity Accelerate Decline of Mukhart River 4 days
Embryo Transfer of Mongolian Yak Successfully Implemented 4 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Reviews Harvest Progress in Orkhon and Selenge 4 days
New SICOS Social Insurance System to Be Piloted in 330 Soums 4 days
Dagvadorj Davaasuren Wins International Opera Singers’ Competition 4 days
Yuhan Group Joins ‘Billions of Trees’ National Movement 4 days
Zurich Celebrates Mongolian Heritage at Museum Night 4 days
Government Asked to Speed Up Crop Farming Decisions 4 days
Mongolian Cyclists Claim Gold and Bronze at International Events 4 days
Possibilities of Introducing Artificial Intelligence into Library Services Discussed 4 days
Power of Siberia 2: Ulaanbaatar Gas Supply Project Highlighted at 10th Eastern Economic Forum 5 days
International Literacy Day Marked Today 5 days
PM Zandanshatar Visits Construction of ‘Mimo’ Agro Park 5 days
'Suu' JSC Launches Bond Trading with Ring the Gong Ceremony 5 days
Ulaanbaatar Call for Action on Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons Adopted 5 days
Exploring Pathways for Economic Growth Through Digital Transition 5 days
Ch. Tserennadmid: Long-Term Cooperation with Australia Brings Sustainable Development and Progress 5 days
Mongolia and Türkiye Expand Strategic Health Partnership 5 days
‘From Clay to Digital’ Exhibition Showcases Evolution of Art 5 days
Mongolian Draughts Players Win in Asian Team Championships 2025 5 days
Khuslen Ariunjargal Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Cup 5 days
Governor-General of Australia and First Gentleman Plant Trees at Ikh Tenger Complex 5 days
Mongolia Unveils Oyut Copper Deposit with 357 Million Tons of Ore 5 days
Northern Regional Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Sub-Center Opens 5 days
E. Bolor-Erdene Claims Champion Title at 2025 Asia Triathlon Duathlon Cup 5 days
Rio Tinto’s Newly Appointed CEO Simon Trott Visits Mongolia 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia, Kazakhstan Discuss New Air Route, Regularizing Flight Frequency 8 days
MoU Signed with the Financial Services Authority of Kazakhstan 8 days
Supercomputer for Meteorology Commissioned 8 days
Ulaanbaatar City and Jeollanam-do Province Sign MoU 8 days
Poland Expresses Intention to Increase Tourist Arrivals to Mongolia 8 days
Awards Presented to Students Who Achieved Success in International Olympiads 8 days
Presidents of Mongolia and South Korea Hold Phone Talks on Bilateral Cooperation 8 days
President of Mongolia and Governor-General of Australia Hold Official Talks 8 days
Governor-General of Australia Officially Welcomed 8 days
‘UB Drone Battle’ Competition Announced 8 days
MONTSAME News Agency, C.P.O Box 1514, B.Jigjidjav St-8, Chingeltei dist, Ulaanbaatar-15160, Mongolia, info@montsame.gov.mn
MONTSAME News Agency ©2025