Mongolia’s ‘Edutainment’ TV has hosted the second season of the vastly popular vocal talent show ‘Your Face Sounds Familiar’.

The FIBA 3х3 “Ulaanbaatar Challenger” was held on 3rd and 4th of June under guidance of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).

The year 2017 has just become a new landmark date for Mongolian space exploration: at 5.50AM (Ulaanbaatar time) on 4th of June its first satellite, ‘Mazaalai’, was blasted into orbit from the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida atop a Falcon 9 booster.

In a boost to the local economy the EBRD is extending new financing to Gobi JSC, one of the leading cashmere garments makers in Mongolia. The funding facility, with a volume of up to US$ 16 million, will support the crucial sector and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable economy.

Mongolia and Singapore have extended visa-free travel from 14 days to 30 days.

A sudden surge in cases of H7N9 bird flu in China is causing great concern in neighbouring Mongolia.

On Wednesday, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Mongolian Government launched a USD 500,000 project to help the country’s forest ecosystems better counter climate change.

Mongolian footballer G.Ganbayar, who currently plays for the academy of Puskas Akademia FC of Hungary’s Nemzeti Bajnoksag will participate in the Suzuki Cup. Under-17 football teams from top international football clubs such as Bayern Munich FC and Real Madrid CF will participate in this sporting event.

Mongolia will hold a constitutional referendum this autumn. Before the referendum, parliament has decided to hold consultation among citizens regarding constitutional reform; this is scheduled to take place between 5th of July and 10th of September.

Earlier today (2nd of June), Mongolia was forced to delay the launch of its first satellite into space until 05.30 a.m on 4th of June.