The Standing Committee on the Economy today discussed the work of the National Development and Innovation Committee (NDIC) and wanted better coordination with it so that the two would be seen to be working for the same ends. NDIC officials

A two-day discussion on implementation of the law on mineral resources and the need for further measures ended today. It had been requested by President Ts.Elbegdorj, who sought the views of researchers, specialists, miners, and individuals on all aspects of

The international arbitration court will today begin hearing the complaint of Khan Resources Inc. against cancellation of its uranium mining license in Dornod aimag. The company is seeking USD200 million as compensation from the Government of Mongolia. The Government has

There are 11 items on the agenda at today’s Government meeting, including budget report of 2010, loan agreement, a draft law on wolf protection initiated by MP G.Bayarsaikhan, suspension of special licenses of exploration and exploitation initiated by President Ts.Elbegdorj,

A Mongolia-Qatar business forum will be held the second week of May with the Foreign Investment and Foreign Trade Agency and the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry as joint organizers. It will focus on mining, road and transportation, construction,

Honored Morin Khuur player P.Temuujin and his brother P.Munkhjin have recently opened a training center for morin khuur players and singers of throat songs and long songs, calling it Urlakhuin Tankhim. They are sons of Honored Composer Ts. Purevkhuu. Temuujin

The Chief of the Standing Committee on State Structure, J.Sukhbaatar, answers our reporter’s questions relating to yesterday’s seminar on administrative reform.  What is administrative reform and how will it help citizens?The reform is aimed at structural changes at all levels

The Chief of the National Commission of Human Rights, J.Byambadorj, submitted the tenth annual report of the NCHR to Speaker D.Demberel on Monday, well before the mandatory deadline.The report has the following seven main recommendations to be considered by Parliament,

The State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade D.Tsogtbaatar yesterday signed in New York a declaration of intent to set up an International Research Center of Landlocked Countries. Mongolia is the first country to sign the document,

An agreement was signed yesterday between the Chief of the Managing Representative Council of the Development Bank, Ch.Khashchuluun, and the State Secretary of the Finance Ministry, D.Battur, under which the Government guarantees loans to be issued by the Bank. The