The Philippines men’s boxing team plans to train in Mongolia before the Asian men’s boxing championship scheduled for April in Kazakhstan.The Philippine men will accompany the country’s women’s boxing team, which is coming to Mongolia to take part in a

The Mongolian Freestyle Wrestling Federation and Genco Group are hosting an international freestyle wrestling tournament at Buyant-Ukhaa Arena from January 12 to 15.The “Mongolian Open 2012” will feature freestyle wrestlers from 20 countries, including Russia, the United States, Japan, China,

The DP and MPP caucuses separately discussed a draft law on education on Monday. The Government has submitted the draft law. Education, Culture and Science Minister Yo.Otgonbayar answered MPs’ questions. The law is related to salary increases for teachers who

Tourism officials say about 460,000 tourists came to Mongolia in 2011, a 0.7 percent increase over 2010.Tourism revenue was estimated at USD 190.7 million in 2011. Tourists came from South Korea, Japan, the United States, Germany, Great Britain, Russia, China,

The Mongolian National Transportation Agencies Union says railway transportation organizations in Mongolia will increase the transportation tariff. The move follows China’s announcement that it would increase transportation tariffs on containers beginning January 1, 2012.Officials say China’s tariff increase has prompted

The State Investigation Office is looking into the theft of deity statues made by sculptor Undur Gegeen Zanabazar and his students. The statues were stolen from Erdenezuu Temple. Temple officials said 20 historic and rare gods have been stolen and

Students at institutes and universities will be granted a monthly stipend of MNT 70,000 under the law on higher education financing and student stipends.President Ts.Elbegdorj submitted the draft law to Parliament, which passed it in June 2011. The total cost

In April 2012, Parliament passed a law suspending the issuance of special mining licenses for exploration. The law was set to expire on December 31, 2011. On December 28, the Cabinet discussed amendments to the law and submitted suggestions to

The Social Democratic Youth Union held its annual Gold Rose awards ceremony at the Ulaanbaatar Hotel on December 31. The awards honor young people who have made outstanding achievements in their respective fields.Prime Minister and MPP Chairman S.Batbold, Speaker D.Demberel,

The Government has rewarded Mongolian athletes who achieved success at international and regional competitions in 2011.Health Minister S.Lambaa received the athletes on December 30 and granted the rewards. He congratulated the athletes and wished them further success. The following athletes