Mongolia News Summary for April 13, 2025
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Today's Stories
Economy
- INVESCORE NBFI JSC: Notice of Regular Shareholders Meeting
- UVURKHANGAI: 55 Food Factories Receive Concessional Loans Under the National Movement "Food Revolution"
- Introducing: 30 Locations Selling Reserve Meat Over the Weekend
Diplomacy
- Selenge Agrees to Cooperate with Heilongjiang Province of China and Exchange Experiences
- Germany Announces New Aid for Ukraine
Infrastructure
- Concept of Building Schools and Kindergartens in Residential Complexes and Districts Introduced
- 54.7% of Traffic Congestion is Influenced by School Students' Commutes
Environment
- Minister of Environment and Climate Change Meets with Ambassador of France to Mongolia
- PHOTO REPORT: The Tuul River's Banks Are Supposedly Not Meant to Be Buried in Garbage
- Prepare for Summer or It Will Be Too Late
Innovation
- Connected Live with Astronauts on the International Space Station
- NUM to Start Hosting IELTS Exams from the 20th of This Month
- Today is the International Day of Human Space Flight
Health
- BAYAN-ULGII: Focus on Improving the Quality and Availability of Children's Nutrition
- SELENGE: "Door-to-Door" Tuberculosis Early Detection Screening is Being Conducted
- B. Bayarsaikhan: This Year, We Have Seen Many Children with Screen-Related Ailments
Sports
- The Mongolian Women's Basketball Team to Play a Historic Game at Home
- M. Lkhagvagerel Wins the Tournament Named After the Marshal
- The Women's Basketball National Team Plays Against Taiwan Today
- Doping Detected in Five Wrestlers Announced by MUBH
- Which team will win at PGL Bucharest?
Arts
- J. Erdenebayar: Hosting IShowSpeed in Mongolia and Introducing Cultural Heritage Required No Budget from the State
- J. Chuluun's "Uran Khas" Immortalized on Vinyl
- IShowSpeed's Visit to Mongolia Surpasses 6 Million Views
- "50 Years in Theater Art" Exhibition
Economy
INVESCORE NBFI JSC: Notice of Regular Shareholders Meeting
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: ikon.mn
Invescore NBFI JSC’s Board of Directors has announced the regular meeting of shareholders. Company name: Invescore NBFI JSC Meeting type: Regular shareholders meeting Date and time of the meeting: April 28, 2025, at 14:00 Location of the meeting: The meeting will be held electronically via the company's website and Invescore Application, and physically at the meeting room on the 5th floor of the ICTower Building, Paris Street, 1st Khoroo, Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar. Registration date: April 07, 2025 ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED AT THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING: - Discussion and approval of the conclusions made by the Board of Directors regarding the 2024 operational and audited financial reports of the company; - Election of members of the Board of Directors; - Approval of the operational budget of the Board of Directors for 2025; - Revisions to the decision of the Closed Shareholders Meeting of April 14, 2023 (A/04) about issuing preferred shares and the updated charter of the company; - Others; LOCATION AND TIME TO REVIEW DOCUMENTS RELATED TO ISSUES DISCUSSED AT THE MEETING: Shareholders can review the meeting documents through the website www.invescore.mn or at their broker or dealer company, or at the company's headquarters between April 07, 2025, and April 25, 2025, from Monday to Friday, 09:00-18:00. PRELIMINARY VOTING OPTION: Shareholders who are unable to attend the meeting can fill out the ballot in advance and submit their votes through their client securities company, with the deadline for submitting votes before 16:00 on April 25, 2025. For information regarding issues related to the Shareholders Meeting, contact the Shareholders Meeting Organizing Committee at shareholders@invescore.mn or call 7709-0077, 8802-8974, 8582-5855. NOTICE FOR CREATING REGISTRATION FOR SHAREHOLDERS MEETING: GUIDELINES FOR REGISTERING ATTENDANCE AT THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING: MEETING ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Notice: Media organizations (Television, Radio, Social, and Websites) are prohibited from using our information in whole or in part without consent, and must cite the source (ikon.mn) when using the information.
UVURKHANGAI: 55 Food Factories Receive Concessional Loans Under the National Movement "Food Revolution"
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: montsame.mn
A consultative meeting was organized in Uvurkhangai Province to review the implementation and outcomes of the national movement "Food Supply and Safety" by the Office of the President of Mongolia. During the event, the President's Advisor on Industry and Service Policy, Ch. Davaabayar, introduced and provided information to participants about the policies, objectives, and activities being promoted under the "Food Supply and Safety" national movement. Within the framework of the "Food Revolution" national movement, 55 food factories and enterprises in the province have taken advantage of concessional loans to increase the accessibility of food products. The meeting included a visit to operations such as the "Orda" and "Uv Jüür Ur" bread and pastry factories to listen to their suggestions and feedback. These factories have utilized low-interest, long-term concessional loans provided under the "Food Revolution" national movement to upgrade their equipment, employ 10-11 people, and supply the local population with 11 types of bread and pastries. Producers expressed the need to launch and intensify the second phase of the "Food Revolution" national movement, emphasizing the importance of supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, improving state-private sector partnerships, and focusing on introducing local brand products to the national and international markets. Moreover, a meeting with media representatives was held, where the intention to spread and support the activities of national producers within the framework of social responsibility was conveyed.
Introducing: 30 Locations Selling Reserve Meat Over the Weekend
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: news.mn
An expanded sale of reserve meat will be held in 30 locations across eight districts this weekend, specifically today and tomorrow. During this expanded sale, mutton will be sold by the carcass at a price of 11,800 tugrik per kilogram.
Diplomacy
Selenge Agrees to Cooperate with Heilongjiang Province of China and Exchange Experiences
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: montsame.mn
Today, the Governor of Selenge Province, N. Lkhagvadorj, together with the management team, received the delegation and leaders of Heilongjiang Province of China in the capital within the framework of foreign relations and cooperation. The meeting was attended by Zhang Anshun, Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Heilongjiang Province; Tan Yinghu, Deputy Chairman of the Province's Chamber of Commerce; Jin Jian, Deputy Director of the Province's Chamber of Commerce and Tourism; and Wang Di, Deputy Director in charge of Agriculture, along with other officials. Within the framework of cooperation with Heilongjiang Province, Selenge Province has agreed to continue working together in the fields of Infrastructure, Agriculture, Environment, Tourism, Education, Culture and Arts, Health, Exports, and Business, and to exchange mutual experiences. From the Selenge Province side, proposals were made to renovate the heating boilers in 17 soums and 6 settlements, to build a plant for processing ash, to supply environmentally friendly fertilizers from the province to increase crop yields, and to invite business representatives to the province to exchange trade experiences. They also proposed cooperating in empowering the province’s health sector workers in Heilongjiang, specializing and enhancing the skills of foreign language teachers, developing winter tourism through experience exchange, and organizing cultural and artistic performances between the two countries.
Germany Announces New Aid for Ukraine
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: news.mn
The United States is attempting to continue its dialogue with Moscow, but Germany and the United Kingdom, with support from other Western countries, demonstrated that Ukraine will continue its struggle. Specifically, after the U.S. significantly reduced its aid and support to Ukraine, Germany led a meeting of the so-called Ramstein group, which includes about 50 countries, and accused Vladimir Putin of showing no signs of being ready to establish peace. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said after a gathering at NATO headquarters in Brussels, "We must recognize that establishing peace in Ukraine seems improbable in the near term as Russian aggression continues." However, in an interview with journalists alongside British President John Hill, he stated that Western military support will continue. During the meeting, Germany announced it will provide Ukraine with four "IRIS-T" air defense systems with a capacity of 300 missiles, in cooperation with the United Kingdom. Furthermore, the UK declared it will collaborate with Norway to finance radar systems, anti-tank mines, and hundreds of thousands of drones. Concurrently with the conference in Brussels, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff visited Saint Petersburg and had discussions with Putin. According to officials, they planned to discuss the war in Ukraine and an upcoming meeting between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Infrastructure
Concept of Building Schools and Kindergartens in Residential Complexes and Districts Introduced
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: montsame.mn
The IX meeting of the Emergency Headquarters under the Prime Minister, aimed at solving the pressing problems of Ulaanbaatar, took place. Four issues were discussed at the meeting. The government declared 2026 as the "Year of Education." In this context, many issues such as increasing the quality and accessibility of educational services, improving the availability and capability of teaching personnel, and enhancing the curriculum are to be addressed. Studies show that 54.7% of traffic congestion is due to the movement of students of general education schools. In Ulaanbaatar, 307,000 children study in 150 schools, out of which 168,000 students and 7,844 teachers travel between districts daily, contributing to traffic congestion. Therefore, to reduce the load and concentration in general education schools, the Ministry of Education, together with the Ulaanbaatar City Mayor's Office, introduced the concept of building kindergartens and elementary schools in densely populated residential areas. It is planned to construct 25 schools in 2025 from the state budget, and 29 more in the ger districts in 2026 and 28 in 2027. As a result, school load will decrease. Moreover, by paying simultaneous attention to the quality of education and personnel issues, it is expected that inter-district student travel and traffic load will also reduce. Further, the need to relocate universities considering their impact on traffic congestion and the general city plan for 2040, as well as the impact of traffic jams, was stated by officials. During the meeting, Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene noted, "The issues of quality and accessibility of education will be resolved in alignment with policies to reduce concentration in central areas and traffic in Ulaanbaatar city. Significant results have been achieved from the eight meetings of the Emergency Headquarters, such as prioritizing and ranking major projects to be implemented in the capital, clarifying investment and funding issues. Unburdening the general education schools and completely eliminating the two or three-shift system by considering future growth in conjunction with current needs and presenting these issues to the Government meeting for integration are necessary." He further reminded some organizations and officials that, despite the achievements, there is a need to promptly implement the tasks given by the meetings, work more creatively and proactively, and warned them to be held accountable in the future. Additionally, the major projects to be implemented in the capital city have been prioritized, funding issues clarified, and control of Ulaanbaatar city's road traffic has been shifted to a unified electronic monitoring and registration system. Sectoral issues have been combined to find solutions, but it is still essential to implement the tasks quickly.
54.7% of Traffic Congestion is Influenced by School Students' Commutes
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: news.mn
A meeting of the Rapid Response Headquarters under the Prime Minister, aimed at addressing the pressing issues of Ulaanbaatar, the capital city, is currently taking place. The meeting is discussing the presentation of the National Committee for Air Pollution Reduction's work, the movement of general education school students, the progress of energy and heat projects, and investments in infrastructure and social buildings in Hunnu city. The National Committee for Air Pollution Reduction is working on improving the legal environment for reducing air pollution and taking measures such as eliminating the use of raw coal by over 2,300 businesses. The government has declared 2026 as the Year of Education. Measures to improve the quality and accessibility of educational services and reduce the load will be important parts of this commemorative year's work. Establishing kindergartens and schools within major residential complexes is considered to significantly reduce not only the load on schools and kindergartens but also the traffic load in the city. The commutes of general education school students are influencing 54.7% of Ulaanbaatar's traffic congestion. Therefore, some of the objectives for the Year of Education are also aligned with the goal of reducing traffic congestion in Ulaanbaatar.
Environment
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Meets with Ambassador of France to Mongolia
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: unuudur.mn
On April 11, 2025, Minister of Environment and Climate Change S. Odontuya met with Her Excellency Ambassador Corinne Payera Da Silva, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Mongolia. At the beginning of the meeting, Minister S. Odontuya mentioned this year as a special year marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and expressed gratitude to the French side for deploying an expert to Mongolia within the "One Billion Trees" national movement. Minister S. Odontuya expressed interest in increasing the number of collaborative projects in the field of environment, particularly focusing on green transition, climate change, and water resources. Furthermore, she mentioned that Mongolia is preparing to host the 17th Conference of the Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in 2026, highlighting the desire for effective cooperation with the French side in this endeavor. The parties noted that this conference could serve as a guiding point for bilateral cooperation, providing an opportunity to enhance joint efforts in the environmental sector. Minister S. Odontuya announced her plans to participate in the "ChangeNOW" forum in Paris later this April, while Ambassador Corinne Payera Da Silva invited Minister S. Odontuya to attend the UN Ocean Summit scheduled to be held in Nice, France, in June.
PHOTO REPORT: The Tuul River's Banks Are Supposedly Not Meant to Be Buried in Garbage
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: unuudur.mn
In a statement, B. Bilguun, the head of the administration responsible for the basin, noted that the Tuul River, which is the source of drinking water for the capital's residents, has reached levels of pollution comparable to China's Yellow River. Therefore, he emphasized that all levels of government should pay attention to protecting the Tuul ecosystem and preventing further pollution and strain, and that citizens should act responsibly. The real situation is revealed by the public park established on the banks of the Tuul. The Ulaanbaatar City Mayor's Office had planned to beautify a 27 km stretch of land along 15 locations on the Tuul River's bank, and so far the area around Bayanzurkh District's 11th and 21st committees, the section west of the Marshal's Bridge, and the area opposite the "ACEM Villa" complex have been landscaped. Originally, these were supposed to be maintained as model community parks under the strict supervision of the district’s improvement and maintenance staff, but they seem to have been left abandoned. A large number of unlicensed vendors selling items like khuushuur and shashlik have "nested" along the road, obstructing smooth and safe traffic. As a result, significant amounts of trash have regularly accumulated and are being thrown into nature. Public sanitation facilities have become overloaded, broken down, frozen, or closed. Desperate people relieve themselves among the river’s willows, ravines, or mounds of earth, further polluting the environment. In essence, this area has become more of a mobile market area and garbage dump, filled with the smell of khuushuur, shashlik, trash, and excrement rather than a park for experiencing the natural beauty. Those in the Ulaanbaatar City Mayor's Office who promised an exemplary transformation of the Tuul River bank and the relevant district improvement and maintenance organizations should take responsibility for this park and focus on protecting the capital's drinking water source. Otherwise, the pollution and degradation of the Tuul River near the capital will worsen, posing a threat not only to surface water but also to groundwater reserves.
Prepare for Summer or It Will Be Too Late
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: news.mn
As spring begins and the warm weather arrives, the city of Ulaanbaatar becomes more noticeable. Unfortunately, among the visible elements are broken and dilapidated roads, worn pedestrian walkways, and neighborhoods filled with trash and dust. It has become impossible to find even 100 meters of road without damage in Ulaanbaatar today. Bike paths are rare, and in some places, they start but vanish without a trace. All this affects the quality of daily life, but people seem to walk by without noticing. Yet when summer comes, we wish our city could be clean and beautiful, where we could sit outside and drink coffee, and where our children could play happily. But who will create such an environment? Can the government do it alone? If citizens do not participate, nothing will change. It is no longer a matter of asking to have the sidewalks fixed – it’s a demand. Potholes and road damages are not just minor issues. They are everyday problems that threaten human lives, property, and result in daily frustrations. Fixing them is not just a task to be completed promptly; it's a simple way to show respect to the city's residents. Bike paths are a particularly sore subject. While we talk about green development and air pollution, it's dangerous to ride a bike, with paths that are blocked or suddenly stopped. Children, youth, and runners all have the right to cycle and walk along safe and comfortable paths. This is not a luxury; it's a basic necessity. Also, the city's dust is extraordinary. One cannot walk without a mask, and opening a window invites dust into the home. Who said a city should be like this? Watering streets, maintaining green spaces, and installing lighting should not be seasonal tasks but should be done regularly. Simply pointing fingers at city management is not enough. The awareness among citizens also needs attention. Recently, I saw people walking over newly planted green spaces instead of using pathways. It was indeed regrettable. Parking on lawns, turning unfenced spaces into garbage dumps, and destroying our living environment show a lack of love for our city. If you love it, you protect it. If you love it, you keep it clean. If you love it, you treat it as your own. In addition, the involvement of businesses is also lacking. Businesses leave their surrounding areas neglected, as if no one cares, filled with trash and unattractive. However, if every organization beautified and took care of their exterior surroundings, the city as a whole would change. A city that is beautiful, conscious, and orderly should be a collective creation of everyone, not just the government. Therefore, let’s prepare for summer now. Let’s break the habit of suddenly rushing to "fix the streets, plant the grass" when summer arrives. Instead, let’s start observing and caring for our city today. Let’s learn to demand responsibility, to participate, to respect, and to protect. Then, it won't be long before we have a city that is not just a place where we live, but a place where living is good.
Innovation
Connected Live with Astronauts on the International Space Station
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: unuudur.mn
Residents of Ulaanbaatar connected live with astronauts working on the International Space Station via a live broadcast on Aist Global television. The United Nations General Assembly has declared April 12th of every year as "International Day of Human Space Flight." To mark this occasion, a live connection was made with Russian astronauts Sergey Ryzhikov, Alexey Zubritsky, and Kirill Peskov currently working on the International Space Station. Essentially, on this day, children and young people had a special opportunity to get closer to space and the stars. During the live broadcast, honored guests including J. Gurragchaa, a hero of the Mongolian People’s Republic and the Soviet Union and the first Mongolian astronaut, and Alexey Tsydenov, head of Buryatia, delivered speeches and wished success to the Russian astronauts. Additionally, by visiting the Russian House in Ulaanbaatar, people could get J. Gurragchaa’s autograph and take pictures with him. There was also a Space DJ show, participation in exciting space-themed programs, and various games. Today's event was organized by the Embassy of Russia in Mongolia, the Russian House in Ulaanbaatar, Roscosmos, and the Government of the Republic of Buryatia.
NUM to Start Hosting IELTS Exams from the 20th of This Month
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: unuudur.mn
In February of last year, the Center for Foreign Languages at the School of Science of the National University of Mongolia (NUM) officially opened a center for conducting the international Mongolian language proficiency test (TOMFL). Now, the university has launched an official center for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with the permission of the British Council, to start conducting exams this year. This arrangement provides an opportunity for people intending to study, work, or immigrate to English-speaking countries to take the IELTS exam in a dedicated environment equipped with modern facilities that meet international standards, without unnecessary delays or inconveniences. The center is scheduled to conduct its first exam on the 20th of this month. Candidates must first register online and pay the examination fee of 841,000 MNT. A week after this registration, it will be officially confirmed, and details regarding the exam date and other relevant information will be sent via email.
Today is the International Day of Human Space Flight
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: montsame.mn
The United Nations General Assembly has declared April 12 each year as the "International Day of Human Space Flight." On April 12, 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin orbited the Earth in 108 minutes aboard the spacecraft "Vostok" and returned safely to Earth. To look back at history, at 09:07 Moscow time on April 12, 1961, the world's first cosmonaut was launched into space in the "Vostok-1" spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, located on the territory of Kazakhstan. The first human in space orbited the Earth once and landed near the village of Smelovka in the Saratov region. Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin performed the first human flight in history aboard "Vostok-1." To mark this day, the Russian House or RCNK in Ulaanbaatar will organize a Cosmonaut Day event. Specifically, the center will arrange for a live conversation with astronauts working on the International Space Station in celebration of this day. Additionally, young people will have the opportunity to ask questions, take pictures, and get autographs from Mongolia's first cosmonaut, J. Gurragchaa. Besides, there will be a space DJ show, interesting space-themed programs, games, and a buffet. The event will be organized in Russian and Mongolian, with the support of "AIST GLOBAL" television, the Embassy of Russia in Mongolia, "Rossotrudnichestvo" agency, and the Government of Buryatia. The event was first organized in 2021 by the "Rossotrudnichestvo" organization for international cooperation in Russia, dedicated to the "60th anniversary of humanity's first space flight." At that time, citizens from 45 countries participated in the event, while in the past year, 2024, the number of participants reached 28,000.
Health
BAYAN-ULGII: Focus on Improving the Quality and Availability of Children's Nutrition
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: montsame.mn
The aimag's Governor's Office, together with the Department of Food and Agriculture, the Department of Education, and the Health Department, organized a consultation on "Children's Nutrition." The goal of the consultation is to enhance the quality and availability of children's nutrition, ensure multi-stakeholder involvement, and improve collaboration among relevant organizations in line with the objective of developing citizens who are guaranteed a healthy and quality life as part of the "Vision 2050" long-term development policy. State and non-state organizations, as well as representatives from the health, education, and food sectors, participated in the consultation, presenting reports and discussions on the current state of children's nutrition, challenges faced, and potential future solutions. In the province, the "School Lunch" program is implemented in 45 schools. Of these, 28% have kitchens that meet standards, 29% have kitchens built for that purpose but fail to adhere to technological guidelines, and 43% operate kitchens by using other rooms within the school or dormitories without dedicated kitchen facilities. For kindergartens, 45% of food production meets standards, while 55% have kitchens built for the purpose but violate technological directives. The consultation concluded that micronutrient deficiency in children remains a public health issue, with trends showing increasing overweight among children and adolescents. Improving nutritional status, particularly reducing micronutrient deficiency, requires integrated policy and cooperation across various sectors, including health, agriculture, food production, trade, social protection, labor environment, education, and infrastructure. Micronutrients are small quantities of substances essential for health. These include fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, minerals such as iron, zinc, calcium, iodine, and fluoride. Deficiency in these can lead to anemia, weakness, developmental delays, obesity, and bone thinning. It was recommended to increase the use of locally produced food products in schools and kindergartens, to intensify the implementation and focus on the quality of the school lunch program, to restrict unhealthy food and advertising around schools, to collaborate with authorities on these matters, to promote active environments, to increase opportunities for children to engage in physical activity at school, and to enhance education and promotion of healthy eating habits.
SELENGE: "Door-to-Door" Tuberculosis Early Detection Screening is Being Conducted
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: montsame.mn
The "Door-to-Door" tuberculosis early detection screening is being organized in the Tsagaannuur district of Selenge province. The screening is being implemented with the support of the Ministry of Health and the Global Fund as part of the "Strengthening the National System for the Prevention, Treatment, and Service Provision of HIV and Tuberculosis in Mongolia" program. Within this program, the subprogram "Strengthening Tuberculosis Services at the Sum Health Center Level" is being carried out. In the framework of these efforts, the Selenge Province Health Department, in collaboration with the Mongolian Sum Doctors and Specialists Association, has initiated the "Door-to-Door" tuberculosis early detection screening. The screening and diagnostics are being carried out using portable digital X-ray equipment based on artificial intelligence.
B. Bayarsaikhan: This Year, We Have Seen Many Children with Screen-Related Ailments
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: montsame.mn
Ulaangom, April 11, 2025 (MONTSAME). We had a short conversation with B. Bayarsaikhan, a pediatrician at the Regional General Hospital's Children's Department. "A: Are there many children with screen-related ailments in our province? Could you give us some information on this?" "S: Since the beginning of the year, we have been seeing many children coming in with symptoms caused by screen addiction, such as right-side paralysis, left-side paralysis, headaches, and exhaustion. Many of them have one-sided paralysis. For example, as of April 11, 2025, out of three children who came in, two were hospitalized for treatment. One was treated at home. Of the two hospitalized, one is a six-year-old who came in with their right eye unable to close, mouth twisted to the right, and a speech impediment. This child is 100% dependent on a smartphone because they are left alone at home as their parents are at work. They spend the entire day playing with the phone. If we take the phone away, the child becomes upset, but if we return it, they calm down. The child has communication issues as a result. It is imperative that this child completely abstains from screens during their hospital stay, otherwise, the condition might worsen to a chronic state." "In previous years, we would have 1-2 children per month with screen addiction, but this year it has increased to 2-3 children per week. Many children are addicted to online games, can't sleep at night, suffer from insomnia, can't concentrate, and don’t understand their school lessons. Most of these children are under 15 years old. The youngest child we have seen was only 2 years old. Parents give their phones to their children when they cry, making the child quiet and almost invisible. As a result, parents keep giving the phone. About 40-50 children visit our department daily, and we notice that most parents try to appease their children by giving them a phone. Without it, the children cry loudly and cause trouble. Once they have the phone, they stop crying, focus on the phone, and barely notice the doctor’s examination. For lighter cases, we prescribe treatment at home. For severe cases, we admit them for rehabilitation and physical therapy." "A: How can we protect children from screen addiction?" "S: We need to reduce screen usage as the first step. Parents need to be very involved in this. We talk to the parents, but there’s little follow-through. Misuse of phones has become quite rampant. With the introduction of online lessons in schools, I have noticed an increase in ailments. Teenagers who visit the doctor keep staring at their phones even as they leave. Some get angry when told otherwise. Moving forward, we should bring children out into healthy environments and develop their minds, away from phones and screens." "Thank you for the conversation."
Sports
The Mongolian Women's Basketball Team to Play a Historic Game at Home
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: montsame.mn
The Mongolian women's basketball national team is about to play a historic match at home for the first time. Specifically, the preliminary stage match of the Asian Championship B Division will be held at the "M Bank Arena" in Ulaanbaatar today at 15:00. Although the history of the women's basketball team is relatively short, our athletes have achieved commendable success and are making new milestones. For instance, they have competed in the last three Asian Games consecutively, participated in the Asian Championship B Division for the first time, and successfully organized their league tournaments for the last three years in a row. A standout moment is when the Mongolian women's 3x3 basketball team qualified for the "Tokyo 2020" Olympics, the first time a team sport from Mongolia has taken part in the Olympics. Their first opponent in this historic match is the Hong Kong national team, which lost to Taiwan in their opening game yesterday. Therefore, Hong Kong cannot afford to lose again. In contrast, our team will aim to secure their first win in front of their fans. Olympian O. Khulan, who is currently competing in China's league, has come home to support her national team.
M. Lkhagvagerel Wins the Tournament Named After the Marshal
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: news.mn
The wrestling tournament featuring 128 wrestlers with national and provincial titles, named after Marshal Kh. Choibalsan, took place today. In this tournament, State Zaan Munkhturyn Lkhagvagerel from Yaruu district, Zavkhan Province, emerged victorious, while State Nachin Battsengel's Chimedvandan from Ikh-Uul district, Zavkhan Province, was the runner-up. In third place were State Zaan D. Anar from Dashbalbar district, Dornod Province, and State Aravt Khartsaga of Bayangun district, Barynhongor Province, N. Zolboo. Meanwhile, in the top eight were State Zaan B. Bat-Ulzii, Aimag's sharp Arslan N. Amgalanbaatar, Aimag's Arslan D. Badaigarav, and Aimag's Zaan D. Batbayar. The organizers selected three lucky winners from the audience and presented them with prizes including a carpet featuring the Marshal's portrait, one million tögrög, and a swift horse. The winner of the tournament received 10 million tögrög, while the runner-up received 5 million tögrög, and those in fourth place each received 2 million tögrög. Next week's Saturday will see the "Khamy's Brown" and "Long Arm" tournaments, featuring a strong performance of 256 wrestlers holding national, provincial, and district titles, in honor of Mongolia's mighty Arslan Maamyn Lkhagva.
The Women's Basketball National Team Plays Against Taiwan Today
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: news.mn
The Mongolian women's national basketball team will play in front of their people today at 15:00 in Ulaanbaatar. The preliminary matches of the Eastern Division of the Women's Asian Championship Division B, organized by FIBA, have begun in Mongolia, with three competitors: Mongolia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Yesterday, on the first day of the competition, the national teams of Taiwan and Hong Kong played, with Taiwan defeating their opponent 92-47. Today, the Mongolian women's national team will compete against Hong Kong. The team roster includes current Mongolian basketball stars such as O. Khulan, B. Ariuntsetseg, B. Bolor-Erdene, N. Nandinkhuslen, B. Unurzul, M. Bulbul, and Ts. Bolortsetseg. The head coach will be Ch. Ijilbold, the former coach of the men's national team and a champion of the national league.
Doping Detected in Five Wrestlers Announced by MUBH
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: unuudur.mn
The Mongolian National Wrestling Federation released information through its official website. The report stated that "In March 2025, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and other related organizations directed the Mongolian National Wrestling Federation to enforce the management of results on five athletes who violated anti-doping rules according to the International Anti-Doping Rules and the National Anti-Doping Rules during 2022-2023. This process involves registering the information of wrestlers who used prohibited substances and injections during their Mongolian national wrestling matches into the international organization's unified database. Accordingly, the Mongolian National Wrestling Federation implemented the management of results for the anti-doping rule violations by the aforementioned five wrestlers and submitted the decision to the Mongolian National Anti-Doping Organization. An appeal can be made within 21 days after receiving this decision by the Mongolian National Anti-Doping Organization," it stated.
Which team will win at PGL Bucharest?
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: news.mn
The "PGL Bucharest 2025" tournament's elimination stages will begin this weekend in Romania. In connection with this, international esports analysts from "1xBet Mongolia" have calculated the probabilities of the teams winning this tournament. THE 2025 SEASON Four months have already passed since the start of the 2025 season, and five major "CS2" tournaments have taken place. Therefore, it can be said that the balance of power for this season is clear. Vitality is the leading team of this season, having won three major tournaments: IEM Katowice 2025, ESL Pro League S21, and BLAST Open Lisbon 2025. MOUZ is closely following them, having won the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 tournament and reaching the finals of two other major tournaments. Teams like Team Spirit, Aurora Gaming (formerly Eternal Fire), and The MongolZ are considered strong contenders following them. The first two teams have already won tournaments and reached the finals, while The MongolZ has not yet achieved such success this season. One notable event before the tournament was the restructuring of Aurora Gaming's roster. The team completely disbanded its previous roster and recruited players from the former Eternal Fire team, including XANTARES, MAJ3R, Wicadia, woxic, jottAAA, and coach Fabre. Thus, in the PGL Bucharest 2025 tournament, they are participating under the Aurora Gaming name, officially partnered with 1xBet. STRUCTURE AND PARTICIPANTS OF PGL BUCHAREST 2025 The PGL Bucharest 2025 tournament starts on April 6 and concludes on April 13 with the final match at the PGL studio. The total prize pool for the tournament is $1,250,000, with the champion team receiving a $400,000 prize. Based on Valve's rankings, the following 12 teams have received invitations to participate: - G2 Esports - The MongolZ - FaZe Clan - Aurora Gaming (formerly Eternal Fire) - Team Falcons - Team Liquid - FURIA - Virtus.pro - GamerLegion - 3DMAX - Astralis - paiN Gaming Due to a very tight schedule, major world teams like Vitality, MOUZ, Team Spirit, and NAVI have opted out of this tournament. This gives other teams ranked in the world's top 10 a chance to become champions. Additionally, through regional qualifiers, the following 4 teams qualified for the tournament: - Apogee - Complexity - Legacy - Rare Atom PGL BUCHAREST 2025 – MAIN CONTENDERS Following the preliminary stage conducted in the Swiss system, 8 teams with three wins each advanced to the elimination stage, while the other 8 teams were eliminated. In this stage, America's Complexity team surprised many by advancing from the group stage with a 3-1 record. The MongolZ, Astralis, and Apogee teams were very close to the playoffs but finished with 2-3 records. Notably, The MongolZ played evenly against Team Falcons in the decisive round, going into overtime, but luck was not on their side. Match-ups of the Elimination Stage: - G2 Esports vs Virtus.pro — The G2 team advanced to the elimination stage with a 3-0 record. Currently in very good form, they have a high chance of winning. - Aurora Gaming vs Complexity — Complexity has already exceeded expectations. However, Aurora, the world’s No. 4 ranked team, has a chance to win this match. - GamerLegion vs Team Falcons — GamerLegion advanced with a 3-1 record, while Falcons obtained their spot last. Falcons may win if they can replicate their impressive play against The MongolZ. - FaZe Clan vs 3DMAX — This is the only match-up without a clear favorite. Both teams are closely ranked, and everything depends on the players’ mentality, skills, and small actions. TEAM WITH THE HIGHEST CHANCES TO WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP Aurora Gaming, the partner of 1xBet, is the main favorite team in this tournament. In the 2025 season, they reached the elimination stage in all five major tournaments and reached the finals in the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 tournament. Moreover, they have a history of defeating top teams like NAVI, G2, and others worldwide. Therefore, Aurora Gaming is one of the teams with the highest probability of winning this tournament. Follow the final stage matches of the PGL Bucharest 2025 tournament on the 1xBet Mongolia platform.
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J. Erdenebayar: Hosting IShowSpeed in Mongolia and Introducing Cultural Heritage Required No Budget from the State
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: ikon.mn
IShowSpeed, a content creator with millions of followers, visited Ulaanbaatar yesterday. He explored the central square, Chinggis Khaan National Museum, and Mongolian Wrestling Palace, all while live streaming his experiences with Mongolian culture. Among the points of interest, his translator was J. Erdenebayar, head of the Parliamentary Promotion Department of the State Great Khural Secretariat (UHK). Citizens have been demanding to know how much was spent to bring IShowSpeed to Mongolia. In response, J. Erdenebayar provided the following explanation on his account. He stated, "IShowSpeed, or Darren Jason Watkins, is a globally recognized content creator born and raised in the United States, with more than 38.6 million followers and 4 billion views on YouTube alone. Speed travels to many countries, expressing his impressions of each nation's culture independently and directly through his content. While traveling in China, Speed announced his intention to visit Mongolia on his channel, and I reached out to facilitate his visit, engaging in itinerary discussions and serving as his translator. During his stay, we organized activities to showcase our cultural heritage and traditions, resulting in a 6-hour uninterrupted, friendly, and positive live broadcast. I responsibly declare that no budget from the Mongolian state was used in organizing these activities. Personally, although I work for the State Great Khural Secretariat, I emphasize that this work is unrelated to any state operations. During the live broadcast, our people warmly welcomed Speed with heartfelt gestures, presenting him with traditional gifts such as Mongolian deel, zodog shuudag (wrestling clothes), hats, and gloves. This left a significant impression on the international audience. Additionally, IShowSpeed's team expressed a desire to collaborate with young Mongolian artists, requesting connections with Anguuch and Gremix. Our young artists accepted this request with gratitude and participated in recordings. Although it was cold yesterday, his live broadcast from Mongolia received high acclaim internationally, garnering over 6 million views by this morning. The reel video posted on his Instagram received 24 million views and numerous positive comments, showcasing our collaborative spirit, hospitality, and unique culture," he explained. Warning: Media organizations (television, radio, social and web pages) are prohibited from using our information in any form or in part and may only do so with explicit agreement by citing the source (ikon.mn).
J. Chuluun's "Uran Khas" Immortalized on Vinyl
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: montsame.mn
The ballet "Uran Khas" by state prize laureate, People's Artist, and renowned composer J. Chuluun has been immortalized on vinyl. This work stands as a pinnacle of national classical creations that will forever resonate with the souls of Mongolians. The prelude of the ballet "Uran Khas" contains many unforgettable melodies from the genius's compositions, including waltzes and the deer dance. This famous ballet was performed last month on the stage of the State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet. During this time, the chairman of the "Chuluun" Foundation, People's Artist, and conductor Ch. Chinbat presented a sample of the "Uran Khas" ballet vinyl to the theatre's repertoire. The official opening of this classic vinyl will take place tomorrow at the State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet. The theatre's artistic director, musicologist, and associate professor G. Gantsetseg emphasized that recording the music of "Uran Khas" on vinyl marks a reform in Mongolian professional art. She noted, "The long-term vision of the State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet is to become a national theatre of music that meets world standards. Within this framework, we have defined our noble purpose. The theatre's core values are tradition and reform. Today, we can observe a clear phenomenon of tradition and reform. By recording the music of the ballet 'Uran Khas' on vinyl, we are bringing our inherited tradition as a form of renewal into the future." Fifty-two years have passed since "Uran Khas," a masterpiece of national art, was first staged as a ballet. The history of this ballet dates back to December 30, 1973, when it was first presented to audiences. The labor hero B. Jamyandagva choreographed it, the merited artist Ch. Jamsranjav conducted it, and the People's Artist Ch. Gungaasukh served as its artistic designer. Moreover, the libretto was written by the renowned scholar, historian, state figure, academician, and labor hero B. Shireendev.
IShowSpeed's Visit to Mongolia Surpasses 6 Million Views
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: news.mn
Famous American YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed, also known as Darren Watkins Jr., arrived in Mongolia yesterday. Born in 2005, he began his tour with stops in China and Hong Kong, and concluded it in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. With 38.6 million subscribers on YouTube, he was awarded the title of World's Best Streamer last year. As of 15 hours later, his views for the Ulaanbaatar visit have exceeded six million. Regarding his activities, IShowSpeed visited Sukhbaatar Square, Genghis Khan Museum, Wrestling Palace, and the Genghis Khan Statue Complex. Thousands of children and young people followed him throughout the journey, making the trip more exciting. Among his travels to China, Hong Kong, and Mongolia, his highest views were garnered during his Hong Kong tour, reaching over ten million views. Meanwhile, his Beijing and Great Wall tour has 5.8 million views as of two weeks later.
"50 Years in Theater Art" Exhibition
Published: 2025-04-12 | Translated from: unuudur.mn
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the birth of Ts. Gantumur, a People's Artist of Mongolia and Buryatia. In connection with this, the "50 Years in Theater Art" exhibition has been opened at the Theater Museum. This exhibition, which is open to the public until the 16th of this month, is notable for displaying clothes, tools, and some collections that he used. Additionally, over 40 photographs, paintings, newspapers, medals, certificates, snuff bottles, and cups from the museum's collection are being presented to viewers. Ts. Gantumur is a renowned artist who, since first portraying the character of Shiinen in L. Vangan's play "Tomor the Driver" in 1955, has played main and supporting roles in more than 400 stage and screen productions.
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