MCC targets to improve water supply and sanitation of Ulaanbaatar
On May 8, Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Batbold received Ms. Fatema Z. Sumar, the Regional Deputy Vice President of the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s /MCC/ who is paying a working visit to Mongolia on May 8 to 9.    The MCC's Investment Management Committee held its meeting on April 5 to make a decision to commence feasibility studies and detailed studies of projects to be implemented under the second MCC compact in with Mongolia. In this connection, Ms. Fatema Z. Sumar arrived in Ulaanbaatar to meet with authorities of Ulaanbaatar city, including Mayor of Ulaanbaatar  and line ministries exchanging views on further cooperation. 
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May 9 events
Following events are expected on May 9, Tuesday.
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“Whole Liver-Mongolia” aims to reduce number of deaths caused by liver diseases
Opening ceremony for the “Whole Liver –Mongolia” National Program took place last Friday, May 5, at the central square of Ulaanbaatar. The program for improving liver health was approved by the government on April 12.
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Mongolia to strengthen ties with Vietnam
On May 8, Monday, President Ts.Elbegdorj received Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Ms Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh who arrived in Mongolia on May 7 on an official visit.
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Ambassador Z.Chinzorig presents copy of his letter of credentials
On May 4, Z.Chintushig, Ambassador of Mongolia to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with residence in Kuwait, met Nizar Bin Obaid Madani, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and presented a copy of his letter of credentials.
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Presidential candidates to be announced by May 17
Political parties’ candidates for June 26 Presidential election will be announced nationwide by May 17, reported General Election Commission.
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Vietnamese Vice President pays courtesy call on Parliament Speaker
Today, on Monday, Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Ms Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, who is paying an official visit to Mongolia, paid a courtesy call on Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold.
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Oyu Tolgoi Board appoints Armando Torres as CEO
Oyu Tolgoi has announced the appointment of Armando Torres as Chief Executive Officer of Oyu Tolgoi LLC.
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Vietnamese Vice President visiting
Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Ms Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh arrived in Ulaanbaatar on May 7 to pay an official visit to Mongolia at the invitation of Prime Minister Mr J.Erdenebat.
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Prime Minister presents plans for construction, urban and road transport development
During the Parliament’s plenary session on May 5, Prime Minister of Mongolia J.Erdenebat discussed the current issues of construction, urban and road transportation development. According to PM J.Erdenebat, issues regarding the redraft of the policy on construction and construction material industry, development of construction material production and its exports are currently being considered. Also, a funding of the establishment of a whole sale supply network of construction materials in Zamiin-uud free trade zone, “Nalaikh” construction material industry and general plans of Baganuur Industrial Park have been settled and is now preparing the blueprints. With previous programs and investments, cement producing companies have started supplying 100 percent of the domestic needs since the first quarter of 2017 and is ready to export. 
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Japanese culture day to take place on May 20
On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the establishment of Mongolia-Japan Center for Human Resources Development, 'Japanese Culture Day' festival will take place at the Mongolia-Japan Center in Ulaanbaatar on May 20, Saturday.    During the event, ‘How well do you know Japan? quiz, Japanese song competition and Japanese tea ceremony will be organized. Also, calligraphy arts of Japan and furoshiki - traditional Japanese wrapping cloth will be presented. 
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Vietnamese Vice President pays courtesy call on Parliament Speaker
Today, May 8, Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, who is paying an official visit to Mongolia, paid a courtesy call on Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold, talking about bilateral relations and cooperation between Mongolia and Vietnam.  Speaker M.Enkhbold expressed his confidence that the visit would give important influence to strengthen traditional friendly relations and sustain the frequency of political talks. He highlighted the significance of inter-parliament cooperation to the relationship of the countries, expressing his content with widened relations between friendship groups in the parliaments, standing committees and Parliamentary offices of the two countries. 
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Centuries of breeding make Mongolian dogs a unique species
Not far outside of Ulaanbaatar, is the ‘Ikh Mongol’ (means Great Mongolia) breeding house for dogs that originated in Mongolia. Dog breeder B.Erdenebat along with others interested in breeding Mongolian dogs founded the dog breeding house in 2004. Ever since he was a kid, B.Erdenebat loved animals and had several dogs as pets such as a German Shepard. Then, his fondness for dogs grew into a responsibility. “One day, I realized that there are almost no pure-bred Mongolian dogs around. Dogs bred from China, Tibet or somewhere else was believed to be Mongolian dogs”.
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Unused lands being confiscated
Licenses for lands, which have not been used for their targeted purpose or abandoned, are being cancelled in Khentii aimag. Governor of Kherlen soum, Khentii aimag center, Ts.Iderbat is taking measures to put land into circulation and raise local budget revenue by selling the lands at auctions. The soum has licensed crop land of 34.6 thousand ha and 1000 ha of land at the Dulaanii Engher site was sold at auctions, raising the local budget by MNT79 million.
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Mongolia might export up to 200 tons of goat meat to Vietnam
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ts.Munkh-Orgil made press briefing about the ongoing official visit of the Vice President of Vietnam, Ms Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh on May 8. The latter is accompanied by more than 20 businesspeople. Two countries’ business representatives will explore cooperation opportunities at the business forum to commence tomorrow, noted the FM.
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Prime Minister meets Vietnamese Vice President
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat held official talks with Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Ms Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh who is paying a visit to Mongolia on May 8, Monday.
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Judokas win double gold from 10th East Asian Judo Championship
On May 6, Mongolian judo athletes won two gold medals at the 10th East Asian Judo Championship held in Gujing, China.  B.Erhembayar, International Master of Sports won a gold medal in the men’s 66kg and Ts.Khulan, International Master of Sports won another gold medal in the women’s 57 kg. Moreover, our four athletes secured silver medals and another four judokas won bronze medals respectively.    B.Amarjargal  
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“Whole Liver-Mongolia” aims to reduce number of deaths caused by liver diseases
Opening ceremony for the “Whole Liver –Mongolia” National Program took place last Friday at the central square of Ulaanbaatar. The program for improving liver health was approved by the cabinet on April 12.
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OSCE observers to start their mission by end of May
Long-term observers of Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, (ODIHR), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) will come to Mongolia by the end of this month for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for June 26. They will observe election campaign, electoral process, way of solving complaints and petitions and activities of media organizations during the election.
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Over thousand construction products presented at Barilga Expo 2017
With an aim to promote advanced technologies of construction sector and encourage material producers, an international trade fair “Barilga Expo 2017” took place at Misheel Expo between May 5 and 7.
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Bolor-Erdene Ranks 32nd in World Duathlon Rankings 11 hours
Drug Enforcement Department to Operate as Independent Unit 11 hours
Government Launches D-GOV.mn System to Incorporate Citizens’ Initiatives into Decisions 11 hours
Mongolian School in Ottawa Opens New Academic Year 11 hours
Ambassador of Mongolia to Argentina Presents Letter of Credentials 15 hours
Mongolia Deploys 15th Battalion’s Second Contingent to UN Mission in South Sudan 16 hours
Wreaths Laid at the Monument for the Victims of Political Repression 16 hours
Procedure for Customs Inspection of Goods and Vehicles Revised 16 hours
The MongolZ Rankings Rise to Second Worldwide 16 hours
Gutain Davaa at Risk of Withering in the Shadows of Gold 17 hours
Third Meeting of the 'Working Group on Crisis Management Audit' Held 17 hours
Hall of Fame for Mongolian Tank Troops Opens 17 hours
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Embryo Transfer of Mongolian Yak Successfully Implemented 1 day
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New SICOS Social Insurance System to Be Piloted in 330 Soums 1 day
Dagvadorj Davaasuren Wins International Opera Singers’ Competition 1 day
Yuhan Group Joins ‘Billions of Trees’ National Movement 1 day
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Government Asked to Speed Up Crop Farming Decisions 1 day
Mongolian Cyclists Claim Gold and Bronze at International Events 1 day
Possibilities of Introducing Artificial Intelligence into Library Services Discussed 1 day
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International Literacy Day Marked Today 2 days
PM Zandanshatar Visits Construction of ‘Mimo’ Agro Park 2 days
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Ulaanbaatar Call for Action on Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons Adopted 3 days
Exploring Pathways for Economic Growth Through Digital Transition 3 days
Ch. Tserennadmid: Long-Term Cooperation with Australia Brings Sustainable Development and Progress 3 days
Mongolia and Türkiye Expand Strategic Health Partnership 3 days
‘From Clay to Digital’ Exhibition Showcases Evolution of Art 3 days
Mongolian Draughts Players Win in Asian Team Championships 2025 3 days
Khuslen Ariunjargal Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Cup 3 days
Governor-General of Australia and First Gentleman Plant Trees at Ikh Tenger Complex 3 days
Mongolia Unveils Oyut Copper Deposit with 357 Million Tons of Ore 3 days
Northern Regional Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Sub-Center Opens 3 days
E. Bolor-Erdene Claims Champion Title at 2025 Asia Triathlon Duathlon Cup 3 days
Rio Tinto’s Newly Appointed CEO Simon Trott Visits Mongolia 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
Mongolia, Kazakhstan Discuss New Air Route, Regularizing Flight Frequency 5 days
MoU Signed with the Financial Services Authority of Kazakhstan 6 days
Supercomputer for Meteorology Commissioned 6 days
Ulaanbaatar City and Jeollanam-do Province Sign MoU 6 days
Poland Expresses Intention to Increase Tourist Arrivals to Mongolia 6 days
Awards Presented to Students Who Achieved Success in International Olympiads 6 days
Presidents of Mongolia and South Korea Hold Phone Talks on Bilateral Cooperation 6 days
President of Mongolia and Governor-General of Australia Hold Official Talks 6 days
Governor-General of Australia Officially Welcomed 6 days
‘UB Drone Battle’ Competition Announced 6 days
Protective Equipment and Devices Handed Over 6 days
PM Zandanshatar Meets President Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok 6 days
‘Nairamdal’ International Children’s Camp Hosts Over 100 Foreign Children This Summer 6 days
Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Samantha Mostyn Arrives for State Visit 6 days
'Heritage of Artistry' Family and Generational Art Exhibition Opens 6 days
PM Zandanshatar Arrives in Vladivostok for Eastern Economic Forum 6 days
Total Assets of Banking Sector Rise by 15 Percent 6 days
Experts from 23 Countries Compete in Asia-Pacific CyberDrill 6 days
‘Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025’ Held 6 days
Chinggis Khaan Documentary to Premiere in Mongolia 6 days
Altanbulag Port Expansion to Boost Transport Traffic by 3 to 4 Times 7 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: Eurasian Market Open to Mongolia’s Agricultural Sector 7 days
Discussions Held on Satellite City Development and Relocation of Government Institutions 7 days
Speaker Amarbayasgalan to Visit Kazakhstan 7 days
New Zealand Parliament Speaker Concludes Official Visit to Mongolia 7 days
Mongolia to Implement Affordable Housing Program with World Bank 7 days
Four-Day UltraMarathon Tour Promotes Mongolia Abroad 7 days
Mongolia-China-Russia Leaders Convene for 7th Trilateral Meeting in Beijing 7 days
Fitch Affirms Mongolia’s Credit Rating at ‘B+’ with Stable Outlook 8 days
Mongolia to Fully Meet Domestic Flour Demand with Harvested Wheat 8 days
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