Number of Vietnamese tourists to Mongolia increases by 28.4 percent
In the first 9 months of 2018, 4.6 million passengers (double counting) have crossed the border of Mongolia, increased by 68.2 thousand or 1.5% compared to the same period of the previous year. 
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Registered unemployed decreases by 1.2 thousand from previous year
At the end of September 2018, the Labor and Social Welfare Services Agencies have registered 34.0 thousand job seekers, of which 24.2 thousand or 71.1 percent were unemployed and remaining 9.8 thousand or 28.9 percent were employed but looking for a new job.
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Industrial output reaches MNT 11.2 trillion
In the first 9 months of 2018, the gross industrial output reached MNT 11.2 trillion, showing an increase of MNT 1.8 trillion (18.8%) from the same period of the previous year.
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Export reaches USD 611.5 million as of September
In the first 9 months of 2018, Mongolia traded with 152 countries from all over the world and total trade turnover reached USD 9.6 billion, where exports was USD 5.3 billion and imports was USD 4.4 billion.
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October 16 events
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Following events are expected on October 16:
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D.Byambaa: Mongolia was the second country to recognize the DPRK
It has been 70 years since Mongolia recognized the independence of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) and established diplomatic relations with the country on October 15, 1948.
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T.Oyun-Erdene grabs bronze at Youth Olympic Games
On October 13, Tamiriin Oyun-Erdene claimed bronze medal in women's freestyle 65kg of the 2018 Youth Olympic Games being held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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PM U.Khurelsukh visits MAK's cement and block plants
Today, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh got familiarized with activity of Euro block factory of MAK LLC in Sergelen soum of Tuv aimag.
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Project launched to transform dumpsite into forest
Within the Memorandum of Understanding established between Mayors of Incheon city of Korea and Ulaanbaatar, afforestation project launched in the 21st Khoroo of Songinokhairkhan district on October 13.
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Young researchers receive MNT 4 million grant
Organized by the Mongolian Young Scientists’ Association, economy and management session of the annual Khureltogoot-2018 conference took place on October 13.
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Russian Defense Minister to pay official visit to Mongolia
Defense Minister of the Russian Federation, Army General S.Shoigu will pay an official visit to Mongolia on October 18 at the invitation of his Mongolian counterpart N.Enkhbold.
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15,000 people ride bikes regularly in the country
To further develop sports and help the citizens have a healthy habit, the Bike Day-2018 was organized on Saturday.
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E.Sodnompiljee wins gold in Asian Para Games
At the Jakarta-2018 Asian Para Games, State Honored Sportsman E.Sodnompiljee won the gold medal by setting a new world record in the men’s up to 107kg power lifting.
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October 15 events
Following events are expected on October 15:
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MON-30 buses to reduce expenses of public transport sector by 30-40 percent
Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh attended in the ceremony for handing over MON-30 electric buses to the public transport sector of the capital city. The electric buses which have capacity to travel 200 km on a two to three- hour charge, is now ready for public transport service.
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Freight and passenger transport in increase
In the first 9 months of 2018, 50.2 million tons of freight and 147.3 million passengers (double counting) were carried in total by all type of transport.
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Tax revenue increases by MNT1.4 trillion
In the first 9 months of 2018, total equilibrated revenue and grants of the General Government Budget reached MNT 6.5 trillion and total expenditure and net lending amounted to MNT 6.3 trillion. 
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Mongolian delegation attends Meeting of parties to Water Commission
A Mongolian delegation headed by State Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism Ts.Tsengel attended the 8th Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Water Convention took place on October 10-12.
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New born babies increase by 5.9 percent
In the first 9 months of 2018, 57.6 thousand mothers delivered 58.0 thousand children (live births). Compared with the same period of the previous year, mothers increased by 3.2 (5.9 percent) thousand and new born babies increased by 3.2 (5.9 percent) thousand, reported the National Statistics Office of Mongolia on October 12.
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Deputy PM holds bilateral meetings
On October 11, while participating in the 17th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the SCO member states, Deputy Prime Minister U.Enkhtuvshin held bilateral meetings with Prime Ministers of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Kazakhstan. 
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 14 hours
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 15 hours
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 15 hours
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 15 hours
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 15 hours
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 15 hours
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 16 hours
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 18 hours
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 20 hours
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 20 hours
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 1 day
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 1 day
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 1 day
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 1 day
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 1 day
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 3 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 3 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 3 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 3 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 3 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 3 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 3 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 3 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 3 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 3 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 4 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 4 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 4 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 4 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 4 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 4 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 5 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 5 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 5 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 5 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 5 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 5 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 5 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 8 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 8 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 8 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 8 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 8 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 8 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 8 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 8 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 9 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 9 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 9 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 9 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 9 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 9 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 9 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 10 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 10 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 10 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 10 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 10 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 11 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 11 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 11 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 11 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 11 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 11 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 11 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 11 days
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