The Government approved a new roads plan at yesterday’s meeting of the Cabinet. Under the plan, more than 6,000 km of roads would be improved or built new. A priority would be roads that connect Ulaanbaatar to the centers of

Reports continue to surface that Mongolia might become a repository for nuclear waste. A report posted on the website of the New York Times yesterday says the U.S. is considering “leasing” uranium from countries (including Mongolia), then returning the spent

The Government took the first step toward a massive new railway project at yesterday’s meeting of the Cabinet. Ministers approved the expenditure of USD 55 million to study the feasibility of building new lines totaling about 1,500 km. Under the

A new report from the World Bank says Mongolia’s economy is “experiencing rapid growth.” According to the report, the country’s economy grew a whopping 17.3 percent in the second quarter of this year (compared to the same period last year).

A job fair for young people was held on Tuesday. It was organized by the Mongolian Youth Union and the Labor Union to inform young people of available job openings. According to the organizers, there are currently more than 5,000

More than 30 leading economists, lawyers, and tax experts have banded together to form a new group dedicated to protecting the rights of taxpayers in Mongolia. The group will work to improve a tax system that it says is often

The Mongolian Parliament remains divided on a controversial law that prohibits mining operations in certain areas to protect the environment. The law was passed two years ago but has yet to be fully implemented. Some MPs, along with environmental groups,

The closing ceremonies for the 26th Summer Universiade, or World University Games, were held in Shenzhen, China yesterday. A record-breaking 10,000 competitors from 152 nations took part in the 12-day games. China topped the medal standings, winning 145 medals, including

The president of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge met with Mongolian President Ts. Elbegdorj yesterday. President Elbegdorj expressed to Mr. Rogge Mongolia’s desire to someday host the Olympic Games. Mr. Rogge praised the president’s idea, saying: “I understand Mongolia’s

Another world leader is coming to Mongolia. At the
invitation by President Ts. Elbegdorj, Finnish President Tarja Halonen is
coming on a state visit from August 30 to September 1. Ms. Halonen is scheduled
to meet with President Elbegdorj, as well as Speaker