DP group urges to postpone enforcement of increased tax rates
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Today, April 17, the Democratic Party group in Parliament discussed the approved amendments to the state budget. The group urges to postpone the enforcement term of increased tax rates. Even though the group could not get majority support regarding their proposal not to raise tax rates, they request  to postpone the implementation of the three tax rates that were decided to increase. 
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Photographers to capture modern Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day which falls on May 3, Mayor’s Office has announced a photography contest themed ‘Modern Ulaanbaatar’.  
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B.Choijilsuren: Prerequisite to implement IMF's Extended Fund Facility program has been satisfied
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The first financing of the International Monetary Fund's Extended Fund Facility program will be provided in the middle of June, said Finance Minister in his interview to itoim.mn news website. “- In the night of April 13, when the budget amendments were approved by the Parliament, Governor of the Bank of Mongolia N.Bayartsaikhan and me, as a Finance Minister sent an official letter to IMF, informing that prerequisite to implement the EFF program has been satisfied.    
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B.Ser-Od claims his second silver from Nagano Marathon
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The annual international marathon road race “Nagano Olympic Commemorative Marathon” (Nagano 2017 for short) took place on April 16. Mongolian participant B.Ser-Od finished the race as the runner-up.
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Work hours of UB City administrative organizations start at 8 AM
Starting April 17, Monday, working hours of administrative organizations under the Governor's Office of Ulaanbaatar city will begin at 8 AM to finish at 5 PM. On April 10, S.Batbold, Governor of the Capital and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city issued an ordinance to change the work hours of the administrative organizations of Ulaanbaatar city in order to decrease traffic jams of the capital. 
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Solo exhibition of painter N.Sanchir on display
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ A solo exhibition of N.Sanchir, painter and member of the Union of Mongolian Artists opened at the Art Gallery of Union of Mongolian Artists on April 13. The exhibition is being organized on the occasion of the 70th birth anniversary of N.Sanchir.  N.Sanchir is a son of State Prize Laureate and People’s Painter-titled L.Namkhaitseren, who was the first director of the Mongolian State Opera and Dance Theatre.
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Junior athlete B.Batkhishig wins silver medal
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Mongolian teenage athlete B.Batkhishig achieved a silver medal in the juvenile’s blue belt division in 57 kg in the Abu Dhabi World Junior Jiu Jitsu Championship 2017. 
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Mongolia claims six medals from World Jiu-Jitsu Festival
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ In accordance to the “Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival 2017”, which is taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, “Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival – Adults & ParaJiu-Jitsu” championship concluded on April 14-15. With an impressive tally, contestants from Mongolia namely B.Batmunkh, A.Gantulkhuur, A.Munkhbat and B.Uugankhuu claimed 3 gold and 2 silver medals from the tournament.
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Mongolian girl gets golden buzzer at Sweden’s Got Talent
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Two days ago, a 22-year-old Mongolian called Yanjaa Altansukh had the judges of the Sweden’s Got Talent, without any hesitations, hit the golden buzzer with her intellectual performance. Yanjaa Altansukh brought the audience on the edges of their seats as she called 20 random viewers up to the stage and memorized their names in 20 seconds. Then, she called out their names accurately, without any mistake. All of this happened just within a minute and a half.
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EU project to help Mongolia to export honey products
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ A team of an EU project “Support to the Modernization of Mongolia's Standardization System” has worked in Selenge aimag on April 12-13. The team was composed of project team leader Henk De Pauw, expert Andre Francois and other members. Their mission of the Selenge working tour was to assist with exporting honey and honey products made in Selenge aimag to the European Union.
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Mortgage Corporation’s special purpose entity to release securities
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On April 13, the Financial Regulation Commission (FRC) granted a financial activity license to ‘MIC Active Twelve Months”, a special purpose entity established by the "Mongolian Mortgage Corporation“ company last August and registered its securities.  ‘MIC active twelve months” company is releasing mortgage loan guaranteed securities of 2.7 million with nominal value of MNT100 000 and 30-year term. The Commission assigned the two companies to insure the loan package for long term and in accessible way, meeting the interest and demand of the insured.
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Land farmers meet to discuss 2017 goals
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ During his opening speech at the National Symposium of Land Farmers which took place last Friday, April 14, P.Sergelen, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry informed that 458 thousand ha land will be cultivated for sowing in 2017.
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Statement of the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Regarding the recent ballistic missile launch of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia released a statement on April 16. 
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April 17 events
Following events are expected on April 17, Monday.
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Annual reindeer festival to take place in Khuvsgul aimag
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The 11th edition of the Mongolia's ‘Reindeer festival’, which is held at the initiative ‘Khuvsgul Mon Travel’ tour company, will take place on July 6-7 at the ‘Dalai Tour’ tourist camp in Khuvsgul aimag.  The event aims to spread unique livelihood, culture and tradition and customs of shamanism of reindeer people, improve their living standards, increase their income and protect reindeer animals,  which have been decreasing in recent years.
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President discusses right to information with journalists
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ President's Office in cooperation with Provincial Press Association organized a meeting under the theme ‘Citizens’ Right to Information’ on April 14, Friday, and President Ts.Elbegdorj attended the meeting. During the meeting with journalists and correspondents working in 21 provinces of Mongolia, the President touched upon his powers granted by the Constitution of Mongolia.  
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Mongolian 3x3 basketball team wins Asian cup
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Mongolia’s basketball team triumphed over the People’s Republic of China by 17:14 at the 3rd Asian University 3x3 Basketball Championship to claim a gold medal in men’s category.
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Art and writing contest held within Global Money Week
In compliance with the “Global Money Week”, the Ministry of Education, Culture,, Science and Sport along with Bank of Mongolia, President's Office, Mongolian Bankers Association, Deposit Insurance Corporation of Mongolia organized arts and writing contest on money management among children on April 14. Under the theme “Learn-save-earn”, the “World Money Week” took place between March 27 and April 2.   In the competition, a total of 620 works were submitted including 270 essays and 350 paintings.   
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Khan Bank welcomes Frank Hawke to its Board of Directors
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On April 1, Mr. Francis Edward (Frank) Hawke, a financial specialist joined Khan Bank’s Board of Directors on April 1, 2017. With 37 years of experience in finance, trade, banking, and business development in markets spreading across Asia, including China, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Taiwan, the Philippines and Indonesia, Frank Hawke has worked with financial market, information technology, agriculture, and energy sectors. His career as a financial advisor and executive include leading key foreign market offices as a vice president at Citigroup from 1985 to 1997.
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Art and writing contest held within Global Money Week
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ In compliance with the “Global Money Week”, the Ministry of Education, Culture,, Science and Sport along with Bank of Mongolia, President's Office, Mongolian Bankers Association, Deposit Insurance Corporation of Mongolia organized arts and writing contest on money management among children on April 14. Under the theme “Learn-save-earn”, the “World Money Week” took place between March 27 and April 2.
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Climate Change and Human Activity Accelerate Decline of Mukhart River 3 hours
Embryo Transfer of Mongolian Yak Successfully Implemented 6 hours
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Reviews Harvest Progress in Orkhon and Selenge 7 hours
New SICOS Social Insurance System to Be Piloted in 330 Soums 7 hours
Dagvadorj Davaasuren Wins International Opera Singers’ Competition 9 hours
Yuhan Group Joins ‘Billions of Trees’ National Movement 9 hours
Zurich Celebrates Mongolian Heritage at Museum Night 9 hours
Government Asked to Speed Up Crop Farming Decisions 11 hours
Mongolian Cyclists Claim Gold and Bronze at International Events 11 hours
Possibilities of Introducing Artificial Intelligence into Library Services Discussed 11 hours
Power of Siberia 2: Ulaanbaatar Gas Supply Project Highlighted at 10th Eastern Economic Forum 1 day
International Literacy Day Marked Today 1 day
PM Zandanshatar Visits Construction of ‘Mimo’ Agro Park 1 day
'Suu' JSC Launches Bond Trading with Ring the Gong Ceremony 1 day
Ulaanbaatar Call for Action on Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons Adopted 1 day
Exploring Pathways for Economic Growth Through Digital Transition 1 day
Ch. Tserennadmid: Long-Term Cooperation with Australia Brings Sustainable Development and Progress 1 day
Mongolia and Türkiye Expand Strategic Health Partnership 1 day
‘From Clay to Digital’ Exhibition Showcases Evolution of Art 1 day
Mongolian Draughts Players Win in Asian Team Championships 2025 1 day
Khuslen Ariunjargal Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Cup 1 day
Governor-General of Australia and First Gentleman Plant Trees at Ikh Tenger Complex 1 day
Mongolia Unveils Oyut Copper Deposit with 357 Million Tons of Ore 1 day
Northern Regional Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Sub-Center Opens 1 day
E. Bolor-Erdene Claims Champion Title at 2025 Asia Triathlon Duathlon Cup 1 day
Rio Tinto’s Newly Appointed CEO Simon Trott Visits Mongolia 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
Mongolia, Kazakhstan Discuss New Air Route, Regularizing Flight Frequency 4 days
MoU Signed with the Financial Services Authority of Kazakhstan 4 days
Supercomputer for Meteorology Commissioned 4 days
Ulaanbaatar City and Jeollanam-do Province Sign MoU 4 days
Poland Expresses Intention to Increase Tourist Arrivals to Mongolia 4 days
Awards Presented to Students Who Achieved Success in International Olympiads 4 days
Presidents of Mongolia and South Korea Hold Phone Talks on Bilateral Cooperation 4 days
President of Mongolia and Governor-General of Australia Hold Official Talks 4 days
Governor-General of Australia Officially Welcomed 4 days
‘UB Drone Battle’ Competition Announced 4 days
Protective Equipment and Devices Handed Over 4 days
PM Zandanshatar Meets President Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok 4 days
‘Nairamdal’ International Children’s Camp Hosts Over 100 Foreign Children This Summer 4 days
Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Samantha Mostyn Arrives for State Visit 4 days
'Heritage of Artistry' Family and Generational Art Exhibition Opens 4 days
PM Zandanshatar Arrives in Vladivostok for Eastern Economic Forum 5 days
Total Assets of Banking Sector Rise by 15 Percent 5 days
Experts from 23 Countries Compete in Asia-Pacific CyberDrill 5 days
‘Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025’ Held 5 days
Chinggis Khaan Documentary to Premiere in Mongolia 5 days
Altanbulag Port Expansion to Boost Transport Traffic by 3 to 4 Times 5 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: Eurasian Market Open to Mongolia’s Agricultural Sector 5 days
Discussions Held on Satellite City Development and Relocation of Government Institutions 5 days
Speaker Amarbayasgalan to Visit Kazakhstan 5 days
New Zealand Parliament Speaker Concludes Official Visit to Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia to Implement Affordable Housing Program with World Bank 6 days
Four-Day UltraMarathon Tour Promotes Mongolia Abroad 6 days
Mongolia-China-Russia Leaders Convene for 7th Trilateral Meeting in Beijing 6 days
Fitch Affirms Mongolia’s Credit Rating at ‘B+’ with Stable Outlook 6 days
Mongolia to Fully Meet Domestic Flour Demand with Harvested Wheat 6 days
PM Submits 2026 Budget and Outlines Reform Priorities 6 days
President of Mongolia Lays Wreath at the Memorial Complex in Janchkhuu 6 days
BA in Acting Program Named After G. Dorjsambuu Launched 6 days
‘Erdenes Tavantolgoi’ JSC Trades 32,000 Tons of Thermal Coal 6 days
G. Zandanshatar: 'Gas Pipeline Through Mongolia to Become Millennium-Scale Project' 6 days
‘Erdenes Mongol’ LLC Appoints New Chairman of the Board of Directors 6 days
Documents Signed as Outcome of 2025 Tianjin SCO Summit 6 days
Chairman of the General Election Commission of Mongolia Pays a Courtesy Call on Speaker of New Zealand House of Representatives 6 days
Lessons from Europe on Energy Efficiency and House Insulation 6 days
Mongolia-China-Russia Leaders Convene for 7th Trilateral Meeting in Beijing 6 days
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Khurelsukh at SCO: ‘Mongolia Is Ready to Contribute to Regional Integration’ 7 days
Mongolia, China Agrees on Expanding Cooperation in Multiple Fields 7 days
Interest Income of Social Insurance Fund Increases by MNT 8.9 Billion 7 days
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