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Mongolia sets out annual wind plan

The government of Mongolia hopes to commission at least two wind power projects a year, as it moves to reduce its dependence from traditional energy sources. The government is currently in talks with some Japanese banks, regarding providing the necessary

Two Mongolian freestyle wrestlers banned for doping violations

Two Mongolian freestyle wrestlers have been banned from competitions by the country’s Freestyle Wrestling Federation for doping violations. B.Gonchigtavkhai was tested positive in a sample which was examined by a South Korean laboratory. However, B.Soronzonbold was considered to have tested

BBC Cardiff Singer G.Ariunbaatar to give concert on Sukhbaatar square

The famous Mongolian opera singer G.Ariunbaatar will give a concert on Sukhbaatar Square, in the centre of Ulaanbaatar during traditional Naadam Festival. G.Ariunbaatar nicknamed ‘Mongolian baritone’ after winning the Song Prize Trophy of BBC Cardiff Singer of the World in

Naadam Festival begins early in South Gobi

Dating from the era of Chinggis Khaan, the Naadam Festival is a showcase for the biggest traditional sporting events and a summer celebration enjoyed throughout Mongolia each July. The most spectacular events for locals and tourists alike take place at

Highest scoring Mongolian exam students receive cash awards

Many Mongolian students earned 800 points – the highest score of General Entrance Exam (GEE), which was held on 16-20 June. In total, there were 22 top scorers in Ulaanbaatar.

Students, who got 760-800 points, received MNT 1-1.5 million cash awards

Mongolian Shamanism – exhibition opens

An exhibition entitled ‘Mongolian traditional idols and belief’ has opened at the National Museum of Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar.

Banned for 70 years under communist rule, the ancient practice of shamanism has been protected by Mongolia’s constitution since 1992. Now, it is

Mongolia and Qatar to intensify bilateral relations

Mongolia and Qatar are marking the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, Foreign Minister of Qatar is currently visiting Ulaanbaatar for attending the Asian Ministerial Conference of Disaster Risk Reduction, leading a

Malaysia seeks to revive relations with Mongolia

Following strained relations since the 2006 murder of Mongolian national Sh.Altantuya, Malaysia is now working to revive bilateral ties with Mongolia. Malaysia’s ambassador to China who is concurrently accredited to Mongolia, Zainuddin Yahya, said he is hopeful that Deputy Prime

ADB approves loan for Mongolia’s road corridors

The Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 60 million loan to help improve and rehabilitate the 311km of road corridors in Mongolia, which will help facilitate economic cooperation and trade. The Regional Road Development and Maintenance Project will rehabilitate

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