Ulaanbaatar City Council voted for a new chairman behind closed doors, earlier today (9th of October). S.Amarsaikhan was duly elected with 21 votes or 51.2 percent of 41 members defeating D.Bayarsaikhan (46.2 percent).
The much anticipated litigation case over Erdenet Mining Corp’s 49 percent stake ownership has already commenced at Mongolia’s two primary courts; multiple rulings have been issued in favour of the Mongolian Copper Corporation. On 9th of October, the Mongolian High Court held a hearing over the disputed 49 percent stake ownership of EMC.
The‘Government Cup-2017’ sport competition, in which Mongolia’s civil servants participate, was held at the Buyant-Ukhaa sport complex on 6th-8th of October.
The Mongolian team lost 2-4 against Taiwan in FIFA friendlies at the Taipei Municipal Stadium on 5th of October. Yesterday, fans had barely settled in their seats when Mongolia surprised the hosts with a quick counterattack in the fourth minute.
The following statistics have been issued regarding the Government-owned Development Bank of Mongolia (DBM), which as of 20th of September had a remaining loan package worth MNT 2.9 trillion. The DBM has financed 45 projects directly; 1625 sub-projects through Mongolian commercial banks.
‘Edutainment TV’ is to produce the Mongolian edition of the Star’s Academy, French talent show. The registration has already begun among 16-23 years olds. The show will air later this month. The winner will be able to sign an agreement
A popular edition of the “Secret History of Mongols” has now been translated into Japanese. The book was translated by Prof. Shigeo Ozawa, the general secretary for International Mongol Studies.
A celebratory meeting marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the National University of Mongolia (NUM) was held today at State House (6th of October). Alumni, academics, professors, lecturers, and Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh all participated in the meeting.
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