Mongolia herders adjust to city life

In the suburbs of Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar, there's a steady increase in the construction of traditional nomadic Mongol…

Air pollution is endangering children’s health in Mongolia

By Enkhzul Altangerel In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, children like Nandin-Erdene face air so dense with pollution that they cannot vie…

The Asia Foundation and KOICA to Open New Women’s Business Center and Incubator in Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, February 18, 2016 — On the morning of February 18th, The Asia Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with t…

Photo Blog: Improving Access to Information on Waste Management in Mongolia

More than half of the 1.2 million residents of Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar, live in the city’s sprawling ger areas , and the …

Land of the blue sky?

Pollution responsible for up to 25% of deaths in UB UB residents deserve better than a toxic city By B.KHASH-ERDENE, E.DARI, M.ZO…

Ger districts: a main source of pollution, and home to its victims

Ulaanbaatar is the most polluted capital city in the world in terms of PM index, according to a study by Prof. Lodoysamba of the …

‘Sister city’ agreement unites two cultures

HOWELL — Representatives of Howell and the Sukhbaatar District of Ulanbaatar in Mongolia signed a memorandum of agreement followi…

GERMAN ARCHITECT TO WORK ON CHINGIS SQUARE RENOVATION

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city E.Bat-Uul Tuesday received the Honorary Consul of Mongolia in Germany’s Hamb…

In Ulan Bator, winter stoves fuel a smog responsible for one in 10 deaths

They call Mongolia the "land of blue sky"; its spectacular desert, forest and grasslands are blessed by sun for two-th…

Chinese company to build "Beijing street" in Mongolian capital

ULAN BATOR, Sept. 10 -- The municipal office of the Mongolian capital city signed a memorandum of understanding with a Chinese co…

Wrestler’s Palace intersection now offers 4-way directions

Before intersection repair and expansion, vehicles driving from south to north along the road in front of the Wrestler’s Palace w…

Sewage water to be treated with Korean technology

Mongol Us, the state-owned water authority reported on September 3, that sewage and drinking water treatment technology is ready …

No land allocation in forested areas near Ulaanbaatar

No land ownership rights in forested areas and the natural water basin near Ulaanbaatar City will be granted according to an or…

Four injured in train collision

A serious accident occurred around 7:00 am near the Sky Resort ski centre today, August 13th. The Zamiin Uud-Ulaanbaatar train co…

Auto road drainage design is ineffective

Because of recent heavy rains, it has become difficult for pedestrians to walk along the street without running the high risk of …

Dalan Davkhar cemetery to become a park in 3 years

Ulaanbaatar City Administration, Gandantegchilen Monastery, the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Ulaanbaatar Buyan company, as well…

Striking Photos of Mongolia's Hillside Slums

Mongolia, a country with one of the world’s fastest growing economies , is also the least dense, with 2.8 million people spread o…

U.S. Doctors Fight Air Pollution In Mongolia’s Capital

AsianScientist (Jul. 29, 2013) – A group of California-based health professionals that has been working to improve public health …

Smart City program to create a safe and healthy environment

Ulaanbaatar City Administration is planning to implement a “Smart City” program to create a safe and healthy environment for its …

Turkish minister opens Ankara Blvd in Mongolia's capital

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday visited the Tonyukuk Stele, some of the oldest inscriptions of the Turkic w…