They say that it is better to give than receive. Mongolian Model-Actress A.Bayartsetseg decided to celebrate her 27th birthday on 3 December by doing a good deed for a poor family.

As of November, in 2017 Mongolia exported USD 1.9 billion worth of coal, practically all of it (USD 1.86 million) going to China. This represents a three-fold increase in Mongolian coal export revenue on the previous year with the country benefiting from global price increase and an upturn in the Chinese economy.

Louis Saha, the former French forward of Manchester United F.C arrived in Ulaanbaatar earlier today (11 December). The 39 year-old star has been invited to participate in the Mongolian Football Federation’s ‘Golden Ball’ award ceremony which will be held on 12 December.

The Cabinet has reshuffled the director of the Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority of Mongolia (MRPAM). Kh.Kherlen, former Chairman of Board of Directors of Darkhan Metallurgical Plant JSC has been appointed as Director, succeeding D.Baatartsogt.

Mongolia has the highest levels of gender equality in East Asia. In global rankings, the vast and sparsely populated country sits in the 52nd place. The United States ranks 43 out of 188 surveyed countries, even though Mongolia is 15 times poorer than the United States.

The International Investment Bank (IIB), the Moscow-based multilateral development bank, together with Slovakia will advise Mongolia on how to fight money laundering and the financing of terrorism, it was announced at an IIB council meeting in Bratislava on 6 December.

Turkey’s state-run aid agency has provided training to Mongolian doctors and nurses in Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar.

Kh.Battulga, President of Mongolia has attacked the country’s anti-corruption agency for serving political interests. During a discussion entitled ‘Corruption is not Force Majeure’, held today at Citizens’ Chamber of State House, the President lambasted the Mongolian Independent Authority against Corruption (IAAC) as being a tool of politicians.

Top Russian rock band ‘Lyube’ arrived today (8 December) in Ulaanbaatar. A favourite of Vladimir Putin and millions of Russians, the group has performed on Red Square on Victory Day and has won numerous awards and accolades.

The Ulaanbaatar city administration has decided to create a city of ice consisting of sculptures by famous ice-artists. This winter wonderland will be built along the banks of the Selbe River between the Beijing Street bridge and the Sky Department store.