This Week in Mongolia
The Head of State of the Holy See Pope Francis will pay a State Visit to Mongolia at the invitation of the President of Mongolia. 
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Vegan Festival 2023: Vegan is the Solution for a Sustainable Future
The Mongolian Organic Green Food Association is organizing the “Vegan Festival - 2023” in Ulaanbaatar on August 26-27, 2023, under the theme “Vegan is the Solution.
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School Textbooks to be Digitized
Following the adoption of the Education Package Law, an Education New Revival Forum was held yesterday on August 25, 2023. The Official Representative of the Hungarian MOZAIK Digital Education and Learning Platform in Mongolia O. Chingguun explained about digital textbooks. 
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In First Half of 2023 Foreign Trade Turnover Amounts USD 11.8 Billion
Total turnover increased by USD 2.6 billion (27.9 percent), export by USD 2.3 billion (42.5 percent), and import by USD 325.6 million (8.2 percent) compared to the same period of the previous year.
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Mongolian Premier Meets Representatives of Condominium Association
Following the Prime Minister's introduction of the "New Revival Policy," the participants exchanged views on the challenges confronting the sector.
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Friendship Medal Conferred upon Resident Representative of UNFAO in Mongolia
The UNFAO has made a significant contribution to Mongolia in achieving social and economic development goals over the past 50 years by implementing more than 200 projects and programs.
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Ulaanbaatar Will Issue Capital City Bond
Ulaanbaatar has submitted its application to issue the capital city bond to the Financial Regulation Commission and the Mongolian Stock Exchange for the purpose of raising funds to solve the economic and social problems of Ulaanbaatar.
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Mongolia Successfully Hosts 2023 East Asian Youth Games
“Ulaanbaatar 2023” East Asian Youth Games were successfully organized in Mongolia for the first time from August 16 to 23, 2023, in 12 categories of 11 sports. The Closing Ceremony was held at the Sukhbaatar square on the last day of the Games. 
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"Ulaanbaatar Declaration" Issued at the 7th Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum
As an outcome of the Seventh Meeting of the Asia Pacific Parliamentarian Forum, the "Ulaanbaatar Declaration" was issued.
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Decisions Made at Cabinet Session
The Government issued a Resolution on measures to take regarding secondary schools affiliated to some state-owned universities in order to diversify and develop secondary schools in particular areas, clarify the status of university-affiliated secondary schools, reorganize them, reduce school load, and increase accessibility.
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20th Meeting of the Goose Specialists Held in Mongolia
The 20th Meeting of the Goose Specialist Group of Wetlands International and the IUCN-Species Survival Commission (GSG) was held on August 16-18, 2023, in Mongolia.  
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Minister B. Tulga on Official Visit in Inner Mongolia
The visit of the Minister of Mongolia, Chair of the National Commission of Border Port Recovery B. Tulga is aimed at bringing the trade turnover to USD 20 billion as agreed by the Heads of State of the two countries, as well as making concrete progress on the issue of increasing border port capacity.
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Chairman Zandanshatar Receives the Honorary Consul of Mongolia in Luxembourg
The Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia G. Zandanshatar received the Honorary Consul of Mongolia in Luxembourg Mr. Philippe Cahen on August 21, 2023.
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Kanat Islam: I have a strong desire to organize sports events in Mongolia
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International Forum "Climate Change and Youth"
Over 200 children and young people from ten countries took initiatives to contribute to environmental protection and address climate change. 
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Photo News | the “Cultural Festival of Nomads - 2023”
In conjunction with the Mongolian Government’s announcing 2023 and 2024 as the “Years to Visit Mongolia,” the “Cultural Festival of Nomads - 2023” took place between August 18-20, 2023, at the Taij Khairkhan National Park, Ulaanbaatar.
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Speaker Receives Acting Director of WHO Western Pacific Center
Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab: “Mongolia has formed its own system of providing primary medical care in its rural regions with a small and scattered population. 
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Nas Summit Mongolia - A Gathering of the World's Top Content Creators
In conjunction with the Mongolian Government’s announcing 2023 to 2024 as the “Years to Visit Mongolia,” Nas Summit, a global conference for content creators took place in Mongolia on August 19, 2023. It was co-organized by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia.  
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Mayor Highlights Accessible Public Transport Against Traffic Congestion
The development index of Ulaanbaatar city is 0.464, defined by 86 indicators in four groups: sustainability, quality of the living environment, accessibility, and competitiveness, and six categories: health, infrastructure, economy, society, education, and governance. The capital city authorities aim to increase the index to 0.570 in 2025, 0.630 in 2030, and 0.930 in 2050.On August 21, the Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Sumyabazar Dolgorsuren made a report on the actions and measures, including Law, Economy, and Healthy Governance Programs implemented since taking office as well as future plans to Members of Parliament elected from Ulaanbaatar city.
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A Sunrise Welcoming Ceremony - the “Sun Over the Placid World” Festival
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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
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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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