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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.

If DP continues recess, budget won’t pass

MP L.Gundalai has told the newspaper Uls Turiin Toim that it is difficult to predict how the debate over changing the electoral rules will turn out. He points out that the DP took a recess from discussing a draft law

Mongolia to borrow USD 20 million from Asian Development Bank

Mongolia will borrow USD 20 million from the Asian Development Bank under an agreement reached on Friday. The agreement was signed by Finance Minister S.Bayartsogt and the permanent representative of the Asian Development Bank to Mongolia, Robert Schoellhammer.The loan will

Judo tournament begins

The third tournament of the World Cup of Judo under the President of Mongolia begins on Saturday in Ulaanbaatar. 115 athletes from 24 countries will compete. The winner will receive a 13-kg cup with Chinggis Khaan’s likeness. 2010 tournament champion

President replies to PM’s note

President Ts.Elbegdorj has replied to a note from Prime Minister S.Batbold about the reorganization of military units.Elbegdorj has written that under the law the Government must discuss the establishment and dismissal of military units with the Commander General of the

Meeting on health issues begins

A two-day meeting on health issues began Thursday at the Government House. In attendance are 300 delegates from the 21 aimags and the nine districts of Ulaanbaatar, as well as officials from the Health Ministry, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the

Two dead after dispute over video game

Police in Ulaanbaatar are investigating a murder and a suicide connected to a dispute over a video game. The incident began on Monday, September 5, at a video game parlor in the sixth khoroo of the Sukhbaatar district. Two friends,

Official: All 15 Tavantolgoi bidders are still in the running

An official with the state-owned mining company Erdenes MGL says all 15 of the companies bidding for mining rights at the Tavantolgoi site are still in the running.Erdenes Executive Director B.Enebish made that announcement at a press conference in Ulaanbaatar

Australia, Mongolia sign development agreement

Finance Minister S.Bayartsogt and Australian Ambassador to Mongolia Sam Gerovich on Thursday signed an agreement to bolster Australia’s volunteer efforts in Mongolia.Under the agreement, the Australian government will merge its various volunteer programs in Mongolia into a single program to

MP L.Gantumur asks PM about nuclear waste

MP L.Gantumur has sent a note to Prime Minister S.Batbold about the ongoing controversy regarding nuclear waste storage in Mongolia. Gantumur says the public is troubled by rumors that nuclear waste might be stored in Mongolia, and he is asking

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