"Blue Pearl-2025" Ice Festival to Take Place on February 13-23
To develop winter tourism in Khuvsgul aimag, the "Blue Pearl-2025" Ice Festival will take place on February 13-23, 2025.
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Magical Jarganat River: Unfrozen at -50°C
A never-freezing river despite winter temperatures of down to -50 degrees Celsius, the Jarganat River in Renchinlkhumbe Soum of Khuvsgul aimag is a natural wonder called “living water” by locals. During winter, the river is a warm and regularly visited place, and its flowers and plants thrive in emerald green. The river's steam transforms nearby trees and bushes into a white wonderland, making it a popular spot for photography.
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Newly Amended Elder Law Presented at the Seniors National Forum
The Seniors National Forum took place at the State Palace on January 8, 2024, under the auspices of the Chairman of the State Great Khural. Around 900 senior citizens from 21 aimags and nine districts of the Capital City participated in the National Forum, which was organized by the State Great Khural, the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Protection, and the Mongolian Senior Citizens' Association.
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Draft Resolution on Adopting the General Development Plan for Ulaanbaatar until 2040 Submitted to the Parliament
On January 8, 2025, Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai submitted the draft Resolution on Adopting the General Development Plan for Ulaanbaatar City until 2040 to Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia Amarbayasgalan Dashzegve. 
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Achbadrakh Batmunkh Wins Double Gold at the 79th Korea National Championship
International Master of Sports Achbadrakh Batmunkh secured first place in the Men's 15-kilometer Classic Skiing race at the 79th Korea National Championship for Cross-Country Skiing, held at the Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium, the Republic of Korea.
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Draft Law on Reducing Air and Environmental Pollution in Ulaanbaatar to Be Submitted
The draft Law on Reducing Air and Environmental Pollution in Ulaanbaatar was presented at the Cabinet session on January 8, 2025. The concept of the draft Law was approved and relevant officials were assigned to submit the draft immediately after gathering feedback from the Cabinet Ministers. 
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Mongolia and China to Expand Cooperation in the Tourism and Cultural Sectors
On January 7, 2025, Minister of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth of Mongolia Nomin Chinbat received Minister of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China Sun Yeli to discuss the development of bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector. The two sides agreed to feature Mongolia as a highlighted country in the major China Tourism Expo in 2025. 
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Performance Monitoring Unit under the Prime Minister to Accelerate Efforts in Reducing Air Pollution and Traffic Congestion
Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai and members of the newly established Performance Monitoring Unit visited the eastern plant of the “Tavantolgoi Fuel” company on January 7, 2025. 
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Governance of State-Owned Enterprises to Be Improved
A discussion on a draft law to ensure the efficient operation of state-owned enterprises was held on January 7, 2025, at the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI).
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National Championships Start with Judo Competitions
The national championships, the most important domestic competitions ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics to be held in Los Angeles, USA, are about to start. The Mongolian Judo Federation will be the first federation to host its national championship, launching the competition on January 10, 2025, at the Mongolian Wrestling Palace. More than 250 athletes from 30 sports committees and clubs have been registered to compete in the championship.
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Mongolia and India Discuss Ways to Expand Business Cooperation
President of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) Tur-Od Lkhagvajav met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Mongolia Atul Malhari Gotsurve on January 6, 2025. The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation in economy, trade, and business between Mongolia and India.
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Mongolia Enters Trip.com Platform
Trip.com, a global leader in the tourism industry with over a half billion users worldwide, began officially promoting Mongolia. This marks an important milestone for Mongolia's tourism sector.
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Tuul Highway Tender to Be Announced This Month
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Jaap van Hierden Appointed as United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mongolia
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Jaap van Hierden of the Netherlands as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mongolia on January 1, 2025.
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Management to Ensure Implementation of Regional Development Policy Discussed
The Cabinet Secretariat, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Konrad-Adenauer Foundation, and the National Committee for Regional Development jointly organized a discussion on “Ensuring the Implementation of Regional Development Policy” at the State Palace on January 6, 2025. 
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Mongolian Team Wins Gold at Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition
The 36th Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition 2025 was held on January 2-4, 2025, at the Harbin Ice and Snow World in the People's Republic of China.
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Coal Exports Surpass 80 Million Tons for the First Time
Mongolian Customs General Administration has released preliminary data on Mongolia’s mineral exports for 2024.
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Russia's Inter RAO-Export LLC to Design the Expansion of Thermal Power Plant No. 3
During its plenary session on December 26, 2024, the State Great Khural of Mongolia discussed a draft Law on Ratifying the Agreement between the Governments of Mongolia and the Russian Federation on the Development of Design for the Project to Expand and Modernize the Thermal Power Plant No. 3 of Ulaanbaatar City.
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The Second National Oncology Center to Be Commissioned in 2030
On January 6, 2025, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa visited the construction site of the Second National Oncology Center and was introduced to the ongoing work by the Members of the Working Group in charge of supporting its establishment. 
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Tuul Highway Tender to Be Announced This Month
Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Nyambaatar Khishgee, and relevant ministers visited the construction site for the 32-kilometer Tuul Highway at the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar on January 5, 2025.
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Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 12 hours
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 13 hours
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 13 hours
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 17 hours
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 19 hours
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 19 hours
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 1 day
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 1 day
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 1 day
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 1 day
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 1 day
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 1 day
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 1 day
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 1 day
Mongolian Students to Participate in “Seeds for the Future 2025” International Program 1 day
450 Teachers Participate in Mentor Teacher Training 2 days
Dambadarjaa Subcenter Heating Plant to Be Commissioned in 2026 2 days
Darkhan Metallurgical Plant Reports Profit of MNT 36.7 Billion in First Half of 2025 3 days
Mongolia and Finland to Strengthen Cooperation within UN and Other International Organizations 3 days
Tulia Ackson: “IPU Will Support Mongolia’s Efforts to Enhance Gender Equality” 3 days
Khubilai Khaan’s Naval Fleet Exhibit Now on Display at Chinggis Khaan National Museum 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
Early 20th-Century Mongolian History and Culture Through the Lens of a French Photographer 3 days
New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 6 days
Development Trends for Next 50 Years and Future Policy Directions Discussed 6 days
Mongolia–Canada Comprehensive Partnership Expands with New Content 6 days
Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated 6 days
Mongolia and Kazakhstan to Expand Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 6 days
Seventh World Mas-Wrestling Championships Commence 6 days
Travel Conditions for Mongolian Citizens Visiting South Korea to Be Reviewed 6 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at International Geography Olympiad 6 days
Foreign Minister Expresses Mongolia’s Commitment to Advancing Beneficial Cooperation with Finland 6 days
Mongolia and Japan to Cooperate on Expanding Green Housing Finance 6 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Governance and Inclusive Representation 6 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 6 days
Mongolia and Russia to Deepen Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 6 days
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P. Baigalmaa: "Undur Gegeen Zanabazar's White Tara is not a Mere Sculpture, but a Living and Breathing Artistic Figure" 6 days
Second-Stage Tender for Ulaanbaatar Metro Project to Be Announced in August 7 days
People’s Artist E. Amartuvshin Ranked World’s Top Opera Baritone 7 days
Research Launched to Determine Habitat Range of Snow Leopard 7 days
Fifth Mongolia-China Expo to Be Held Late August in Hohhot 7 days
Fukushiro Nukaga: “New Chapter Opened in Interparliamentary Cooperation” 7 days
MIAT’s New “Irves” Aircraft Lands in Mongolia After 12,265 km Trip 7 days
Five Aimags Classified as High-Risk for Drought 8 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Türkiye to Expand Historical and Cultural Cooperation 8 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Vietnam 8 days
Over 180 Countries Participate in the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 8 days
Prime Minister Reviews Progress at Kharkhorum Redevelopment Site 8 days
Mongolia Wins Bronze in 8th Asian Junior Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 8 days
39 Mongolian Students to Study in Germany Under “President's Scholar - 2100” Program 8 days
Lun Soum Agroforestry Project Experiments with Korean Vegetable Seedlings 8 days
SOAP II Project Makes Progress in Darkhan-Uul Province 8 days
Greenhouse Propagation Technology for Coniferous Trees Under Testing 9 days
Monument of Late People’s Artist G. Tumendemberel Erected in Ulaangom 9 days
Over 3,900 Mongolian Citizens Working in Japan 9 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Colombia Presents Letter of Credence 9 days
Ulaanbaatar and Beijing to Cooperate on Reducing Traffic Congestion 9 days
First International Jeonju-Murun Flight Operated 9 days
Speaker of Parliament D. Amarbayasgalan to Attend the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 9 days
“A Moment of Opportunity: Supercharging the Clean Energy Age” 9 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at Statue of Marshal Tsedenbal Yumjaa in Uvs Aimag 9 days
Uvs Aimag Awarded Order of Sukhbaatar on 100th Anniversary 9 days
Battushig Batbold on Mongolia’s Olympic Rise and Global Ambitions 9 days
New Choir-Mandalgobi-Arvaikheer Highway to Shorten Cargo Routes by Up to 400 km 9 days
Mongolia–Japan International Business Innovation Forum to Be Held on August 18 10 days
Bus Rapid Transit Project to Accelerate Traffic by 10-20 Percent 10 days
Mongolia’s Pavilion at Osaka-Kansai Expo Draws 2.2 Million Visitors 10 days
President of Mongolia Partially Vetoes Parliamentary Resolution on the Implementation of “Gold-3” National Campaign 10 days
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