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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.

Worrying rise in illegal hunting in Mongolia

Illegal wildlife hunting is on the rise in Mongolia – threatening several key species. Mongolia has listed 26 animals in the endangered species list  such as the Saiga antelope, the Asian wild dog, whooper swan, the snow leopard, Mazaalai or

Mongolia’s unemployment rises by 2.4 percent

According to the Mongolian National Statistics Office (NSO), the rate of unemployment has risen by 2.4 percentage points to 9.7 percent since the fourth quarter of 2017. The NSO reported that by the end of April, 34,500 people had filed

Mongolia to launch USD16b investment programme

Mongolia is preparing to invite proposals for public-private partnerships that would make a combined 38.3 trillion tugrik (USD15.95 billion) in investments to support sustainable development.

Mongolia’s economy grew an annual 6.1 percent in 2018’s first quarter, compared with 5.1 percent last

From Everest to Lhotse in six days

After successfully conquering Mount Everest on 16 May, the world’s highest mountain above sea level, Mongolian mountaineer J.Byambasuren has climbed Mount Lhotse in six days.  Master of Mountain Sport J.Byambasuren, one of the founders of ‘Khairkhan’ mountaineering club raised the

Construction boss gives luxury apartments to staff

D.Battur, the president of Mongolia’s Jiguur Grand Group, has given luxury apartments to five members of staff on the occasion of the 29th anniversary of the founding of the company. The five hardworking employees have received 2 and 4 room

Mongolian power lifter sets new World Record

Mongolian power lifter E.Sodnompiljee has become the World Champion in the IPF World Open, Sub-Junior, and Junior & Master Classic Bench Press Championships. The competition was held in Finland on 13-19 May.

E.Sodnompiljee beat the world record twice, by lifting 242.5kg

Firefighters battle forest fire in northern Mongolia

Mongolian firefighters are battling to control a forest fire in the Eruu Soum of Selenge Province. The fire started on Thursday (17 May) due dry conditions and spread quickly because of the windy weather. Twenty firefighters from Mandal Soum Emergency

Honouring Mongolia’s NEMA peacekeepers

The Mongolian National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has set up a display-board honouring its peacekeepers. Entitled ‘Mongolian Peacekeeper’, the board commemorates NEMA officers who have participated in the UN peacekeeping operations.

Mongolian NEMA officers joined UN peacekeeping operations in 2012. Since

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