The Ambassador of Mongolia to Japan His Excellency S.Khurelbaatar has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, the highest honour bestowed to anyone in the name of the Japanese Emperor.

Trade Development Bank of Mongolia employee P.Molomjamts has become two-time champion at the XXXIV World Championship of the World Power-lifting Congress – World Champions Cup AWPC/WAA.

Located in western Siberia, the Russian Altai Republic shares more than just a common border with the mountainous west of Mongolia: both are important agricultural regions, well known for ecologically pure products and the “Altai” brand.

The layout of the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar was designed for a different era. Now the daily traffic jams, blocked streets and reek of fumes have made it a veritable nightmare.

Foreign Minister D.Tsogtbaatar expressed his satisfaction with current Mongolia-Canada relations and cooperation and underlined the importance of enhancing the bilateral economic relations in the agricultural sector when he met H.E. David William Sproule, Canadian Ambassador to Mongolia.

Every year Mongolia celebrates the birthday of Chinggis Khaan on the first day of winter according to the traditional Mongolian calendar as a national holiday, also known as National Pride Day.

Winter has come to Mongolia with massive snowfalls. Road conditions in some parts of the country are icy and dangerous for driving. Snowfall and strong wind is expected in most regions over the coming days causing drifitng; therefore the public are being urged to avoid travelling with their own cars and, if they must, drive with care and attention especially in traffic.

U.Enkhtuvshin, Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia received H.E. Iskander Azizov, Russian Ambassador to Mongolia on 7th of November.

A new amendment to the personal income tax law, which was approved by Mongolia’s State Great Khural (parliament) will come into effect from 1 January, 2018. Currently, the personal income tax rate stands at 10 percent. Under the new amendment, the rate will be increased by between 10-25 percent in 2018.

S.Batbold, Mayor of Ulaanbaatar met Li Jang Sung, president of Qingdao Construction Group and N.Batsumberel, director of Mongol Naadam Complex on 7th of November. During the meeting, construction of a new sports stadium was discussed.