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New Mongolian PM appoints his Cabinet

“The geopolitical situation is becoming increasingly complex. The government decided to immediately begin work and maintain the continuity of state policy. Therefore, a third of the previous government is retained,” G.Zandanshatar said.

Outdoor car sales banned

Ulaanbaatar City Citizens Representatives Khural issued a decision to ban outdoor car sales in Ulaanbaatar. The ban will be effective on October 1st, 2014.

City officials believe such measure will reduce traffic accidents that are common near the largest markets and

Mongolian judokas prepare for IBSA Judo World Championships

The 2014 IBSA Judo World Championships will be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado in the USA, from September 1-7th. This is the first qualifying event for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. The world’s top visually impaired judokas will compete at

Mongolia&#39s ranks 98 in global competitiveness

The World Economic Forum (WEF), a Geneva based non-profit international organization, released its annual Global Competitiveness Report for 2014-2015. According to the Global Competitiveness Report, Mongolia ranked 98th out of 144 countries.

The Global Competitiveness Report produces internationally recognized rankings that

The German-Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology opens

The opening of new academic year of the German-Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology began with a ceremony today in the Nalaikh district.

The German-Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology (GMIT) was established in 2011, in accordance with an agreement between

New CEO of Oyu Tolgoi appointed

Oyu Tolgoi LLC has appointed Andrew Woodley as new CEO, replacing Craig Kinnell.

The Directors Board of Oyu Tolgoi LLC reached the decision, as president and chief executive officer of the company Craig Kinnell has submitted his resignation.

Andrew Woodley, who is

&#39Discover Mongolia 2014&#39 kicks off

The 12th Annual International Mining Investors Forum “Discover Mongolia 2014” kicks off today at the Mongolian Children's Palace.

The Ministry of Mining and the Mongolian National Mining Association are organizing the annual forum. Mining Minister D.Gankhuyag noted in his opening speech

V.Putin&#39s one-day visit to Mongolia

Russian President Vladimir Putin's five hour visit to Mongolia, upon the invitation of President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj, ended on September 3rd.

At the end of the visit, Russian President V.Putin had dinner with Khalkh Gol Battle veterans and then laid a

Mongolia and Russia signs 15 agreements and protocols

President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj and Russian President V.Putin had official talks and signed 15 agreements, protocols and MoUs at a ceremony on September 3rd.

The 15 agreements signed include:

An agreement on terms for reciprocal travel of citizens,

Wildfire protection agreement,

A protocol between

Leaders of Mongolia and Russia make joint statement

The President of Mongolia and president of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, made a joint statement after a ceremony for the signing bilateral agreements.

President Ts.Elbegdorj noted, “in the scope of the visit, one-on-one and extended bilateral talks with Russian President

Veteran of Khalkh Gol Battle bestowed the Gold Star

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of victory of the Battles at Khalkh Gol, President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj bestowed veterans of the Khalkh Gol Battle with state honors and titles today, September 3rd.

Veteran P.Shagdarsuren was honored with the Gold

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