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Mongolia has been certified as measles-free country by WHO

Mongolia becomes the country of measles-free as it has been certified by WHO on June 26th. In Mongolia immunization the population with vaccine against measles (Ulaanburkhan in Mongolian) was practiced since 1973. As result of efforts focused on the cases

Viking Mines signs second coal MoU with Mongolian power authorities

Viking Mines (ASX:VKA) has signed a second future coal supply agreement with a Mongolian Government power authority for its Berkh Uul Bituminous Coal Project in northern Mongolia.

This further validates the rationale for Viking to takeover Auminco Mines and Berkh Uul’s

Mongolian ambassador visits future flights on agenda

Mongolian Ambassador to Japan Sodovjamts Khurelbaatar visited Okinawa last week, and also paid a visit to Okinawa Governor Hirokazu Nakaima, Friday.

During the meeting Khurelbaatar expressed his interest to begin direct flights between Mongolia and Okinawa when the new airport at

Preparation for Naadam is underway

A wide range of preparation for the opening and closing ceremonies and State Ceremonial Concert of Naadam for the 808th anniversary of the Mongol State and 93rd anniversary of the People`s Revolution has begun.

Last year`s organizing team is reuniting for

“Horse-based cultures” exhibition on display

On the 90th anniversary of the founding of the modern museum and the 93rd anniversary of the People's Revolution in Mongolia, the Mongolian Military Museum is opening a “horse-based cultures” exhibition along with Dundgovi provincial museum until July 4th.

Dundgovi is

Opening of “Ulaanbaatar Sculpture Festival” held

An opening of “Ulaanbaatar Sculpture Festival” was held at Independence Square on June 24th.

Ulaanbaatar Sculpture Festival, organized by the Ulaanbaatar Governor`s Office and Municipal Planning Authority will continue until July 19th.

At the opening of the festival, an exhibition of

Mongolia Considers Anti-Discrimination Law to Protect LGBT Citizens

The government of Mongolia is considering anti-discrimination legislation to protect its LGBT citizens. The legislation also includes language to protect crimes of hate, bigotry, and crimes committed against foreign migrant communities. The law is likely to pass with substantial amendments.

The

Rio Tinto hits new Mongolia hurdle

One of Rio Tinto's largest projects has hit another snag after the company running the $US6.2 billion Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine in Mongolia was handed a new audit claiming unpaid taxes and penalties.

Turquoise Hill Resources, the Rio-owned mining

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