B.Turmunkh: I illustrated 60 pieces for the updated version of ‘The Secret History of Mongols’
We held an interview with illustrator of ‘Jangar’ editorial at ‘Monsudar’ publishing house B.Turmunkh. ‘Jangar’ editorial began to implement a project on ancient literature several years ago, publishing adapted versions of major literary works such as ‘The Secret History of Mongols’, ‘The Thousand and One Nights’, and ‘Geser’ for younger readers in addition with illustrations. 
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U.Khurelsukh: Armed forces must contribute to combating desertification and dust storms
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On August 11, President of Mongolia and Commander-in-Chief of the Mongolian Armed Forces U.Khurelsukh became acquainted with the work of Ministry of Defense and the General Staff of the Armed Forces. 
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Medal winning athletes and coaches to be rewarded
At its regular meeting yesterday, August 10, the Cabinet decided to reward athletes, who participated in the ‘Tokyo-2020’ Olympic Games successfully and won medals, and their coaches.
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6,500 vehicles to be disinfected at Zamiin-Uud border checkpoint every month
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A number of works have been initiated through reforming Customs Office, Specialized Inspection Agency and other related agencies of Zamiin-Uud soum.
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President confers state orders and medals on peacekeepers
On August 10, President of Mongolia and Commander-in-Chief of the Mongolian Armed Forces U. Khurelsukh presented state orders and medals to the servicemen of Mongolian contingent, who have served in the peacekeeping missions in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
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Administration in charge of construction projects in New Zuunmod and Maidar cities established
At its regular meeting today on August 11, the Cabinet made the decision to establish an administration in charge of construction projects at Khushig Valley, reports Minister of Construction and Urban Development B.Munkhbaatar. 
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Young footballers to attend Puskás Academy selected
The selection of children to attend the ‘Puskás Academy’ named after Hungarian footballer Ferenc Puskás, was held last week and young footballers N.Anand and G.Oyunbadrakh were selected.
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S. Korean Company expresses interest to invest in construction projects
On August 10, authorities of the State Housing Corporation held a meeting with representatives of Doosan Engineering and Construction LLC of the Republic of Korea. At the meeting, the representatives of Doosan Engineering and Construction LLC expressed their interest to invest in new projects.
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Regulations updated for issuance of Mongolian visa
The Government of Mongolia approved the updated regulations for the issuance of Mongolian visa, which will be in effect from August 16.
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Children with disabilities starts receiving telemedicine
The ‘Close to Us’ project to improve access to health care for children with disabilities has been launched. The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection in cooperation with the Leaders Advancing Democracy-LEAD Mongolia US20 program's ‘Improving Transparency and Reducing Corruption’ policy team.
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1,433 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths reported
Daily COVID-19 press briefing for today, August 11, by the Ministry of Health reported that 1,433 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours after tests were carried out at PCR laboratories across the country. 
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Request put forth to accelerate import of oil refinery equipment
On August 10, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan held a meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of India to Mongolia M.P.Singh to discuss putting the oil refinery into operation on time. 
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Complex with highest number of human shaped stone sculptures in Central Asia
Over 80 km to the west of the capital city–near the Khustai Mountains in Altanbulag soum, Tuv aimag, there lies the ‘Ungut’ memorial complex with some 30 human shaped stone sculptures.
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Second phase trading of ‘ETT Bond’ to be opened next week
In April this year, Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC received a permission from the Financial Regulatory Committee to issue the dual currency ‘ETT Bond’ with a total value of up to MNT 2 trillion with a purpose to finance the implementation of major projects.  
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Tests being carried out on water samples from Khuvsgul Lake
A working group in charge of conducting ecological risk assessment at Khuvsgul Lake worked at Khatgal, Khuvsgul aimag on August 7.
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N.Otgonbaatar to make his ONE Championship debut on August 13
Champion of Dragon House MMA N.Otgonbaatar will make his ONE Championship debut against Rahul Raju (7-6-0) during ‘ONE: Battleground II’ event which will be held on August 13.
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Terminal for container transportation to be commissioned at Gashuunsukhait next month
Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/. Officials consider that the improvement of operations of not only Zamyn-Uud border checkpoint but also others is one of the solutions to increase export through eliminating the congestions at the border crossings and customs. This was stressed by Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan when checking operations of Zamyn-Uud border checkpoint.
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Permanent Representative to UN meets UNODC Executive Director
Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the United Nations (Vienna) G.Battungalag on August 5 had a meeting with Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Ghada Waly to discuss cooperation
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STREAM project team meets Khentii aimag authorities
GIZ Mongolei and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are co-implementing the ‘Sustainable Resilient Ecosystem and Agriculture Management in Mongolia (STREAM)’ project funded by European Union (EU) and German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
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COVID-19: 957 new cases, three deaths reported
957 new cases have been detected after conducting tests nationwide within the past 24 hours on August 10, reported the Ministry of Health.
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Priceless Artifacts Once Used by the Queen Consort Exhibited 10 hours
Monetary Policy Rate Maintained 10 hours
Construction Starts on New Phase of Selbe 20-Minute City Development 10 hours
World Ozone Day 2025 Celebrates 40 Years of Global Action 11 hours
'The MongolZ' Rises to the Top of the World Rankings 12 hours
DeMarcus Cousins to Play Again in the Mongolian League 12 hours
UNICEF Fundraising Gala Advances Newborn Screening in Mongolia 13 hours
Eleven Irrigation Systems Rehabilitated and Upgraded 15 hours
Ancient Tibetan Manuscripts Digitized at the National Library of Mongolia 15 hours
Parliament Reviews Audit Report on 2026 Budget Draft 16 hours
Shen Minjuan: SCO Summit Held at Widest Scale to Date 16 hours
2025 Autumn Session of the State Great Khural Commences with Structural Reforms 1 day
Gobi Bear Tagged with Satellite Tracking Collar 1 day
Tulga Claims Second World Championship Medal with Silver in Men’s Freestyle Wrestling 1 day
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers Win Four Medals at Sumo World Championships 2025 1 day
International Experts Assess Mongolia’s Veterinary Sector Performance 1 day
International Forum Aims to Contribute to Sustainable Economic Growth 1 day
Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science, Established in Mongolia 1 day
Emergency Weather Alerts to Be Delivered via E-Mongolia Notification System 1 day
Mongolia Surpasses 617,000 Tourist Arrivals by Mid-September 2025 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
Government’s www.D-GOV.mn Launched 1 day
Digital Bridge 2025 Tech Forum Set for October 2–4 in Astana 4 days
Global Experts Convene in Ulaanbaatar for 'Bone and Muscle Health 2025' 4 days
Mongolian Cadet Judokas Secure Two Bronze Medals at Asian Championships 4 days
Mongolia’s Largest Mining Event Highlights Investment and Responsible Mining 4 days
Asia-Pacific Broadcasters Convene in Mongolia to Safeguard National Heritage Through Media 5 days
World’s Oldest Protected Mountain, Bogd Khan, Honored in State Worship Ceremony 5 days
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development Announces the First Holder of Digital Nomad Residency 5 days
Defense Sector to Enhance Exchange, Cooperation 5 days
Open-Air Sports Complex Commissioned in Tolgoit 5 days
Ulaanbaatar and Japan Strengthen Clean Energy Partnership 5 days
General Meeting of Asia Securities Forum Opens in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Mongolia Reviews Achievements of SCALA Climate Initiative 5 days
Government to Develop Unified ‘E-Business’ Platform for Enterprises 5 days
Minister Battsetseg Meets Naoko Ito to Advance Mongolia-Japan Cultural Ties 5 days
‘Mongolia-Japan Ethics and Discipline’ Calligraphy Exhibition Opens 6 days
State Visit of Governor-General of Australia Samantha Mostyn Concludes 6 days
Women Leaders Drive Equality Dialogue in Mongolia 6 days
Government Reports Operational Improvements at Erdenes Tavantolgoi Under Special Regime 6 days
Mongolia Records USD 16.6 Billion in Trade 6 days
Mongolian Businesses Meet South Korean Construction and Food Industry Entrepreneurs 6 days
Bolor-Erdene Ranks 32nd in World Duathlon Rankings 6 days
Drug Enforcement Department to Operate as Independent Unit 6 days
Government Launches D-GOV.mn System to Incorporate Citizens’ Initiatives into Decisions 6 days
Mongolian School in Ottawa Opens New Academic Year 6 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Argentina Presents Letter of Credentials 7 days
Mongolia Deploys 15th Battalion’s Second Contingent to UN Mission in South Sudan 7 days
Wreaths Laid at the Monument for the Victims of Political Repression 7 days
Procedure for Customs Inspection of Goods and Vehicles Revised 7 days
The MongolZ Rankings Rise to Second Worldwide 7 days
Gutain Davaa at Risk of Withering in the Shadows of Gold 7 days
Third Meeting of the 'Working Group on Crisis Management Audit' Held 7 days
Hall of Fame for Mongolian Tank Troops Opens 7 days
Global South Media Leaders Discuss AI, Peace, Information 7 days
Climate Change and Human Activity Accelerate Decline of Mukhart River 7 days
Embryo Transfer of Mongolian Yak Successfully Implemented 8 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Reviews Harvest Progress in Orkhon and Selenge 8 days
New SICOS Social Insurance System to Be Piloted in 330 Soums 8 days
Dagvadorj Davaasuren Wins International Opera Singers’ Competition 8 days
Yuhan Group Joins ‘Billions of Trees’ National Movement 8 days
Zurich Celebrates Mongolian Heritage at Museum Night 8 days
Government Asked to Speed Up Crop Farming Decisions 8 days
Mongolian Cyclists Claim Gold and Bronze at International Events 8 days
Possibilities of Introducing Artificial Intelligence into Library Services Discussed 8 days
Power of Siberia 2: Ulaanbaatar Gas Supply Project Highlighted at 10th Eastern Economic Forum 8 days
International Literacy Day Marked Today 8 days
PM Zandanshatar Visits Construction of ‘Mimo’ Agro Park 8 days
'Suu' JSC Launches Bond Trading with Ring the Gong Ceremony 8 days
Ulaanbaatar Call for Action on Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons Adopted 8 days
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