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Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag
The launch event for the SOAP II project was officially held in October 2024 in Darkhan-Uul province. More than 40 attendees participated, including representatives from the Darkhan-Uul Province Governor's Office, the Citizens' Representative Khural, the Building Association of Darkhan-Uul Province, the Environmental Department, project implementation organizations, stakeholders, and representatives from similar projects, programs, and international organizations.
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NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) provided an update on the current risks posed by floods and forest and steppe fires across Mongolia.
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Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates
The Mongolian national team has departed to participate in the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2025 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
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Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services
Director of the Special Center for Social Protection under the Governor of the Capital City, Sh. Munkhtsetseg, and President of the “Center for the Movement to Protect the Han River” NGO from the Republic of Korea, Nam Kyung Wan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
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Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized
The Government of Mongolia and the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry jointly, for the 24th consecutive year, identified and honored the “TOP-100” legal entities.
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Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025
A total of 24 earthquakes with magnitudes ranging between 3.5 and 5.1 were recorded across Mongolia and its border regions from January 1 to June 1, 2025, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The recorded seismic events show an 11 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
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Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector
During the “12th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Ministers of Transport,” the Ministers of Transport of Mongolia, the Russian Federation, and the Republic of Kazakhstan held an official meeting.
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U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education
The National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia (NHRCM), Amnesty International Mongolia, and the National University of Mongolia jointly organized the “Human Rights Education Symposium 2025.”
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“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport was included for the first time in this year’s list of the world’s most improved airports.
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Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union
Mongolia hosts the Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union (APPU), from June 30 to July 5, 2025.
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Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education
Mongolia hosted the 2025 High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia under the theme “Fostering an AI-Enabled Higher Education Ecosystem” on June 30, 2025. 
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“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced
The International Open Competition of “Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” was announced on June 27, 2025.
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This Week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week from June 30 to July 6, 2025.
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Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years
The Office of the President of Mongolia and the Nippon Foundation of Japan signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program, on June 26, 2025.
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Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
The 9th Worldwide Network for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (WBMT) Workshop is being held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in cooperation with the First Central Hospital of Mongolia, on June 26-28, 2025.
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Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed
Ulaanbaatar city officials and the Asian Development Bank discussed implementing a project to transition ger areas from coal to solar energy. The city plans to connect 1,000 households to renewable energy by 2028. An agreement on the project is expected to be signed at the next meeting.
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Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion
Tenders for Packages 3 and 4 of the “Selbe City Housing Project” will be re-announced as divided into five separate lots.
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Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places
The implementation and outcomes of activities aimed at ensuring gender equality were presented at the Cabinet meeting yesterday.
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Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index
The United Nations has rated Mongolia at a “very high” level in its latest E-Government Development Index (EGDI), marking a significant advancement from its previous “high” ranking.
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“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture
At the initiative by the Embassy of Japan in Mongolia, the Japan Foundation will unveil the Traveling Exhibition titled “I Love Sushi” at the Mongol Art Gallery on June 27, 2025.
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Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 1 day
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 1 day
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 1 day
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 1 day
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 1 day
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 1 day
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 1 day
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 1 day
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 1 day
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 3 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 3 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 3 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 3 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 3 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 3 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 3 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 3 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 3 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 4 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 4 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 4 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 4 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 4 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 4 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 4 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 5 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 5 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 5 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 5 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 5 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 5 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 5 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 6 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 6 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 6 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 6 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 6 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 6 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 6 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 9 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 9 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 9 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 9 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 9 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 9 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 10 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 10 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 10 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 10 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 10 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 10 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 10 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 10 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 10 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 10 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 10 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 10 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 10 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 11 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 11 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 11 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 11 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 11 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 11 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 11 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 11 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 11 days
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