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Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Authorized to Conclude Partnership Agreement for CHP-5 Project
At its meeting held on October 16, 2025, the Citizens’ Representative Khural of the Capital City approved a resolution to grant authority to the Mayor of Ulaanbaatar to conclude a partnership agreement for the “Combined Heat and Power Plant No. 5 (CHP-5)” project.
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‘Odyssey’ to Premiere at State Puppet Theatre
The State Puppet Theatre is set to present its new production “Odyssey,” a plastic puppet play inspired by the ancient Greek epic of the same name by the legendary poet Homer.
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Two Young Mongolian Monks Return Home from Nepal’s ‘Nyanang Phelgyeling’ Monastery
The Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has arranged for the repatriation of two Mongolian nationals studying at the “Nyanang Phelgyeling” Monastery in Kathmandu, the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, via a special Delhi-Ulaanbaatar flight on October 16, 2025.
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Funding Resolved for Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley Branch Railway Project
A total of 2,748 engineers and technicians from over 63 domestic enterprises and organizations are working on the construction of the 87.2-kilometer Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley branch railway, which includes three stations and four sidings.
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Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public Online School
During its regular session on October 15, 2025, the Cabinet of Mongolia approved the establishment of a Public General Education Online School Authorized to Offer International Programs, in connection with the Government’s decision to designate next year as the Year of Supporting Education.
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Mongolian Computational Mathematics Gains Global Recognition Through Springer Nature
The research of Mongolian mathematicians has been published by Springer Nature, one of the world’s leading academic publishers. 
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Mongolia Plans to Decrease Tuberculosis Deaths by Five Percent
According to officials, Mongolia is one of the 30 countries under high tuberculosis risk, recording an average of more than 3,000 cases and 150-200 deaths annually.
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Social Issues of Capital City Governor’s Office Employees to Be Addressed
The Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city and Governor of the Capital City, Nyambaatar Khishgee, held a meeting with department and division heads, specialists, and employees of the Capital City Governor’s office to discuss the progress of ongoing development projects and ways to improve the working environment and conditions of civil servants.
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Artists from Khuvsgul Aimag Showcase Mongolian Cultural Heritage in South Korea
The “So” District of Daejeon City in the Republic of Korea and Khuvsgul aimag in northern Mongolia established a partnership in 2011, which has since fostered friendly cooperation through student exchange programs, cultural performances, medical outreach, and tourism development.
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Caritas Czech Republic Hands Over 20 Years of Project Records to General Authority for Archives of Mongolia
Caritas Czech Republic, an international non-governmental organization that has operated in Mongolia for 20 years, has handed over 503 physical and 1,350 digital documents containing the results of its projects to the General Authority for Archives of Mongolia.
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Winter Preparations for 2025-2026 Underway
As part of this year’s winter preparedness efforts, Ulaanbaatar authorities plan to stockpile 9,518 tons of salt and 9,590 tons of de-icing chemicals. This is about five times more than the average reserves of previous years. As of today, the salt reserve has been fully secured, while the chemical supply has reached 60-70 percent completion.
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Winter Preparation 93 Percent Complete in Ulaanbaatar
Preparations for the 2025–2026 winter season in Ulaanbaatar are 93 percent complete as of October 13, 2025.
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First Mongolian Conference of Young Scientists Announced
 The first Mongolian Conference of Young Scientists for secondary school students will be organized at the initiative of School No. 11, with support from the Ministry of Education and Science and the General Authority for Education.
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Information Provided to Mongolians Living and Working in Austria
The General Department of Social Insurance, in cooperation with the Embassy of Mongolia in the Republic of Austria, held an online consultation to provide Mongolian citizens residing in Austria with information and guidance on pensions, benefits, and other aspects of social protection.
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Semi-Coke Fuel Plant to Be Built at Baganuur Coal Mine
In accordance with a decision by the National Committee for Air Pollution Reduction, sales of semi-coked briquette fuel have begun at around 400 contracted distribution points across Ulaanbaatar. Additionally, 35,000 tons of new and improved fuel have been stockpiled at 23 storage facilities.
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'Because I Am a Girl' Conference Marks International Day in Mongolia
The United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child on December 19, 2011.
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Mongolia’s First International Standard Approved
The ISO 22786 “Textiles. Animal welfare in the supply chain – General requirements for the production, preparation and traceability of cashmere fibre, including ethical claims and supporting information” standard, initiated by Mongolia, was supported unanimously by the International Organization for Standardization’s Technical Committee for Textile Standardization (ISO/TC 38 Textiles) and was approved as an International Standard (ISO).
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Mayor Nyambaatar: Enterprises Must Fulfill Obligations Under the Law on Water of Mongolia
The Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, Nyambaatar Khishgee, along with relevant officials, conducted an inspection of the Tuul River by boat and discussed measures to protect the ecosystem.
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This Week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of October 13-19, 2025.
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Over 14,000 Earthquakes Recorded in Mongolia in First Ten Months of 2025
The regular meeting of the Permanent Sub-Council for Earthquake Disaster Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Emergency Preparedness and Coordination was held to discuss nationwide readiness and risk management measures.
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Xac Broncos Claim 3rd Win at East Asia Super League 3 hours
‘Go Mongolia’ Promotes Tourism at World Travel Market 2025 in London 3 hours
Funding for Shireet Substation Expansion Included in 2026 State Budget 3 hours
Cabinet Orders Minister of Food, Agriculture to Secure Strategic Reserves 3 hours
Government Declares 2027 as Year of Health Promotion 3 hours
Mongolia Presents Fourth Human Rights Report at UN Council’s 50th Session 3 hours
Enterprises Have Reserves to Export 162,000 Tonnes of Meat 5 hours
Government Discloses over 500 Contracts Related to Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC 5 hours
Korean Researchers Test Climate-Smart Asphalt on Mongolian Roads 5 hours
Bank of Mongolia Purchases 2,829 kg of Precious Metals in October 5 hours
Construction of Wastewater Treatment Plant in Khunnu City Commences 5 hours
Preparations Underway to List Erdenes Tavantolgoi on Stock Exchange 22 hours
Ulaanbaatar Partners with Korean Experts to Address Addiction, Mental Health Issues 1 day
Healthcare Workers to Launch Nationwide Strike on November 13 1 day
Mongolia, ADB Sign USD 475 Million Financing Agreement to Advance Inclusive Development 1 day
Design Completed for 78.5-km New Bicycle Lanes to Be Built in 2026 1 day
GeneXpert Diagnostic System Introduced to Rural and District Hospitals 1 day
First Day of World Championships: Mongolian Judokas Win Five Medals 1 day
Germany to Provide Military Training Assistance to Mongolia Under New Defense Agreement 1 day
IX Mongolia-China-Russia Tourism Ministerial Meeting to Be Held 1 day
Chingeltei District Opens Central Facility for Sorted Waste Management 1 day
Mongolian Citizens in South Korea Access 451 Public Services through ‘KHURDAN’ Centers 1 day
B. Ganzorig Wins Two Gold Medals at Traditional Archery World Cup 1 day
KITE Mongolia Marks 5 Years of Impact with Social Innovation Week 2025 1 day
Canadian Ambassador Begins Tenure in Mongolia 1 day
Government Plans to Expand Fuel Reserve 1 day
Cuba's Ambassador Jorge Rodríguez Concludes Diplomatic Mission in Mongolia 1 day
Mongolian Youth Showcase Talent at Silk Road International Children’s Festival 1 day
Travel Note: Changing Face of the Gobi 1 day
Smart Parking Lots to Be Built at 50 Public Locations in Ulaanbaatar 2 days
Democratic Party Proposes Setting State Great Khural Members’ Salaries at National Average Wage 2 days
Adilbish: ‘Gender-Responsive Policies Must Move Toward Concrete Action’ 2 days
Teachers’ Strike Ends as Pay Agreement Reached 2 days
‘Mongolian Calligrapher 2025’ International Competition Opens for Foreign Participants 2 days
Experts Convene to Discuss ‘White Gold - 2025’ Strategy, Next Steps 2 days
'Green Jobs Through Clean Technology' Programme Commences in Mongolia 2 days
Mongolia Tops Standard Chess Rankings at 19th Asian Schools Championship 3 days
'Mongolian Pride' Cultural Creativity Month to Be Marked Nationwide in November 3 days
'Burte Chono 2025' Mongolia’s Top Sports Awards Ceremony Set for December 10 3 days
Germany Commits EUR 43.1 Million to Support Mongolia’s Strategic Development Goals 3 days
Citizens Reporting Traffic Violations to Receive Monetary Rewards 3 days
President Khurelsukh Inspects Progress of ‘White Gold’ Program in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 3 days
PM Zandanshatar Reviews Construction Progress of Oil Refinery Project 3 days
Mongolian Team Ranked Sixth at Fire and Rescue Sport World Championship 3 days
102-km Dam Canal to Be Expanded with Financing from World Bank 3 days
Mongolian Government and Rio Tinto Agree to Reduce Loan Interest Rate for Oyu Tolgoi Project 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
S&P Upgrades Mongolia’s Rating to ‘BB-’ with Stable Outlook 6 days
Ulaanbaatar Signs Agreement with Korea Air Cleaning Association to Improve City’s Air Quality 6 days
Mongolian Firefighters Equipped with 42-Meter Aerial Ladder Trucks 6 days
Study Finds Young Mongols Value Flexible Hours, Work Environment Over Pay 6 days
Mongolia and UK Conduct Joint Study on Cybersecurity Risks 6 days
Mongolian Jaw Harp Artists Impress Global Audience in Japan 6 days
Mongolia Joins FAO Effort to Improve Soil Mapping for Farmland 6 days
Embassy of Japan honors Soprano Yumi Okuyama for Bridging Japan-Mongolia Relations 6 days
Türkiye - Mongolia Ties Highlighted at 102nd Republic Anniversary Reception 6 days
The Government of Mongolia, Rio Tinto Agree to Negotiation Protocol 6 days
Government of Mongolia Starts Negotiations with Rio Tinto over Oyu Tolgoi Interest Rate 6 days
'Earth of Healing' Exhibition Celebrates Mongolia-Germany Relations 7 days
Hunnu City Power Infrastructure Nears Completion 7 days
Government Forms a Task Force to Improve Housing Access for Teachers and Doctors 7 days
Mongolian Juniors Secure Two World Titles at World Youth Draughts Championship 7 days
Mongolia Commissions 53 New Factories as Part of ‘Food Revolution’ Plan 7 days
Government Moves Forward to Revise Family Law 7 days
Mongolian Athletes Win Five Medals in Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, and Freestyle Wrestling at Asian Youth Games 7 days
President Xi in a letter commended President Khurelsukh for their recent meeting 7 days
MIAT Expands Network with New Direct Flights to Singapore 7 days
Swimmer Erkhes Enkhtur Wins Silver Medal at Asian Youth Games 8 days
UN Representatives Plant Trees on COP17 Project Site 8 days
South Korean commerce takes peak at Mongolian Brands 8 days
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