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

A high-ranking Chinese Communist Party official began a state visit to Mongolia on Tuesday. Zhou Yongkang is the head of the party’s powerful Political and Legislative Affairs Committee. His visit comes just after state visits to Mongolia by South Korean

The World Judo Championship got underway in Paris yesterday. Six Mongolians are competing in the event: Ch. Boldbaatar (60 kg), D. Tumurkhuleg (60 kg), Kh. Tsagaanbaatar (66 kg), S. Miyaragchaa (66 kg), M. Urantsetseg (48 kg), and B. Bat-Erdene (48

Customs officers at Chinggis Khaan Airport in Ulaanbaatar say they discovered 400 military-grade bullets inside a passenger’s suitcase just two hours before U.S. Vice President Joe Biden’s airplane landed at the airport yesterday. The vice president landed without incident. The