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History of Ulaanbaatar city
The history of Ulaanbaatar is closely linked to the political situation in Mongolia in the 17th century. 
169 days
Polls being conducted on changing the starting hours of some of the secondary schools in the capital city
Based on the findings, a new plan was proposed to change school starting hours of 59 schools which includes 23 public schools and 36 private schools.
174 days
Eight Interesting facts about the Capital city of Mongolia
Eight Interesting facts about the Capital city of Mongolia 1.    ULAANBAATAR’S TALLEST BUILDINGThe third tower of the Shangri-La Centre, commissioned in 2016, is considered to be the tallest building in Ulaanbaatar. The building is 34 storeys and 136 meters high. The first part of the Shangri-La Centre was built in 2014, and the second part in 2015. The second section includes a 24-storey office tower and a 34-storey 200-room luxury hotel.
175 days
D.Sumiyabazar: During the visit, the Chinese side expressed willingness to support two major projects in Ulaanbaatar
The first test of a light-rail train will be conducted in 2024. And also, the construction of a highway will be initiated. Feasibility study and blueprints of the Tuul highway have been completed, which is one of the projects that are ready for implementation. So, we have officially proposed to China to implement these two projects within five years. The relevant parties are currently in the negotiation stage. I believe we can complete these projects.
180 days
Leader Kim Jong Il Who Devoted His Everything For People’s Happiness
Article on Leader Kim Jong Il, written by Sh.Undarmaa, Head of the Kim Jong Il Kindergarten of Darkhan-Uul Province, Mongolia
183 days
MNT100 BILLION SOFT LOAN PROGRAM GEARED TOWARDS SME ANNOUNCED
Within the framework of public-private partnership, Ulaanbaatar City’s SMEs Support Center and Bogd Bank have announced that a MNT100 billion soft loan with be granted to the SMEs operating in Ulaanbaatar city. Specifically, soft loans with a monthly interest rate of 1.3-1.5 will be provided to SMEs. SMEs will be offered flexible and favorable conditions, and the partner companies will focus on further improving loan and deposit conditions.
194 days
Construction projects during the COVID-19 pandemic
The newly appointed administration of Ulaanbaatar city has made valuable contributions despite the pandemic crisis.
195 days
Strong impact of policy
202 days
Licenses no longer required to conduct 74 types of services
Calls from citizens seeking inquiries and information related to 74 types of services accounted for 27.5 percent of the calls to the 1800-1200 Call Center of the Capital city.
204 days
D.Sumiyabazar: We will focus on increasing jobs, income, and employment
At an operational meeting of Ulaanbaatar city officials D.Sumiyabazar, Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar  noted that 2022 will be a year dedicated to the prosperity of the citizens, and stressed that he will focus on increasing jobs, income, and employment.
208 days
BUDGET ON REDUCING TRAFFIC CONGESTION
During the extended meeting on May 19, 2021, for the first time, the Government of Mongolia discussed the pressing issues of Ulaanbaatar and made the decision to annually allocate MNT 420 billion to solve traffic congestion. Prior to this, the capital city authorities have been implementing several policies on reducing traffic congestion and all possible solutions that could be thought of except for those that required a large budget, such as subways, overhead roads, and bridges, and a unified traffic management system. This historic decision was made when Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Sumiyabazar Dolgorsuren and the city authorities cooperated with the Government to raise issues at a time when there was an urgent need for a comprehensive solution for the issue concerning decentralization.
218 days
YSC Program reviews the year of 2021
The Youth Sustainability Corps (YSC) program aims to foster environmental stewardship among Mongolian youths aged 15-22. Co-funded with the European Union, the Mongol Ecology Center established the YSC program in 2019.
225 days
Ulaanbaatar city authority fights corruption and supports businesses
Mr. Sumiyabazar Dolgorsuren, Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, signed off on the decision to enable 74 types of trade and services activities to be carried out freely based on their registration starting from January 1st, 2022, in accordance with the capital city’s laws, standards, and requirements.The 74 types of trade and services activities that can operate without permits given that they are registered with the tax authority and meet the relevant standards.
226 days
DAGVA RENTSENDAGVA: ELIMINATING CORRUPTION AND ENSURING ACCOUNTABILITY IS THE WAY TO DEVELOP
Mr. Dagva Rentsendagva noted “We are discussing ways to reduce and eliminate corruption and bureaucracy, which are the biggest obstacles to the well-being, rights and freedom of Mongolian people. Eliminating corruption and ensuring transparency, accountability, and responsibility is a way to have a positive impact on the cooperation between the state and is way to co-development. I hope that this forum, initiated by The Independent Authority Against Corruption, will be a useful forum that helps in realistically identifying the causes and conditions of corruption that hinder Mongolia’s development, and open up new ideas, ways and opportunities to eliminate corruption.” 
239 days
FIRST CREDIT INFORMATION BUREAU LAUNCHED
The creative disruption of the fourth industrial revolution echoes across every sector of the economy, especially apparent in the financial industry. Private companies are evolving to provide efficient, transparent, and smart ecosystems for their customers, enabling lower costs and more timely financial services. Following the start of several successful fintech and cyber services, the first Credit Bureau license was granted by Mongolbank (Central bank of Mongolia) to Buren Score LLC.
293 days
Public buildings in Arkhangai aimag obtain energy performance certificates for the first time
The kindergarten building in Undur-Ulaan soum is one of 57 public buildings in 6 soums of Arkhangai aimag that have received energy performance certificates within the framework of the "CEMAATER-II – Energy efficiency and thermal comfort of educational buildings" project implemented by Geres International NGO in Arkhangai aimag.
294 days
Geres Country Director receives Arkhangai province's 'Honorable medal'
296 days
Rio Tinto caught red-handed
While Rio Tinto has not provided concrete responses to the findings of the independent experts, Rio Tinto started to publicize their position on major global media outlets such as mining.com and financialtimes.com stating that “One of the factors that contributed to the US$1.45 billion cost overrun is the increase in investment costs for Mongolian workers.” In other words, while Rio Tinto initially explained “Cost overruns and project delays were due to ground conditions,” pointing at an inanimate object, they are now blaming their Mongolian workers. Outraged by the statement, the executives of Oyu Tolgoi’s mine workers’ trade union submitted a letter of demand to Kh. Amarjargal, Country Director in charge of Rio Tinto’s operations in Mongolia.
299 days
Mongolia is One Step Closer to Sustainable Production
Mongolia, known worldwide for its finest cashmere and unique nomadic culture, has approved the National MNS 6926:2021 - Standard for Sustainable Textile Production, in line with key government policies, including the country’s long-term development policy Vision 2050 and the 2030 Global Agenda for Sustainable Development. Furthermore, the National Standard indicators are in line with international standards, boosting the competitiveness of sustainably produced Mongolian genuine wool and cashmere products in foreign markets. The National Standard was officially approved by the Textile Technical Committee of the Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology, with the main objective to make the textile sector environmentally friendly, socially responsible and ethical. It covers a wide range of issues such as the rational use of natural resources, energy consumption, the use of chemicals, industrial waste, social responsibility, labor protection, and animal rights.
302 days
External Advisory Committee meeting of “Switch Off Air Pollution” project organized
Opening the meeting, Beatriz Maroto Izquierdo, Country Director of Geres INGO, lead implementer of the project emphasized that “Despite the difficult situation with the Covid-19 pandemic, the project is being implemented successfully”. During the opening remarks, H.E. Mr. Sébastien Surun , Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the French Republic to Mongolia said that “I am grateful that this project against air pollution addresses environmental, economic and social factors together.”
308 days
UN Secretary-General visits nomadic family 1 hour
The UN to support the construction of Eg River hydropower plant 1 hour
Building flood protection facilities and improving latrines in flood prone ger district areas 3 hours
UN Secretary-General pays tribute to Mongolia's commitment to being a nuclear-free zone and calls on countries to follow suit 4 hours
Mongolia's Recommendation 15 assessment improved 4 hours
Mongolian President and UN Secretary-General plant trees 23 hours
President receives UN General-Secretary 23 hours
António Guterres: Mongolia plays an important role in ensuring peace and security in the region 23 hours
Official visit of UN Secretary-General starts 1 day
UN Secretary-General arrives in Mongolia 1 day
Commitment expressed to deepen inter-parliamentary cooperation 1 day
Prime Minister receives Chinese Foreign Minister 1 day
Chinese Foreign Minister pays courtesy call on Mongolian President 1 day
Mongolia, China agree to intensify Erdeneburen HPP project 2 days
“It is expected that port railway issues will be finalized at government level” 2 days
Chinese Foreign Minister visiting Mongolia 2 days
Ambassador-designate to Mexico presents credentials 5 days
Yo.Baskhuu becomes Asian Champion 5 days
Foreign Minister meets young scholars of Mongolian studies 5 days
U.S. Army Civil Affairs Team supports livestock health 5 days
Chinese Foreign Minister to visit Mongolia on August 7-8 5 days
Cooperation with EU to be intensified 6 days
Grid energy storage to be put into operation before 2023 winter peak 6 days
Health Minister meets UNFPA Head of Office in Mongolia 6 days
UN Secretary-General sends letter to Mongolian President 6 days
Discussion held on development of trade, economic and technical cooperation with Vietnam 6 days
30 peer educators for persons with disabilities trained 6 days
Prime Minister receives WHO Representative to Mongolia 6 days
Expansion of investment market and increase of business cooperation opportunities agreed 6 days
Foreign Minister meets Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Trade 7 days
UN Secretary-General to pay official visit to Mongolia 7 days
Research being conducted by joint Mongolian-Korean research team 7 days
Views exchanged on cooperation for water supply improvement 7 days
Meeting held with representatives of Holt International 8 days
Project to develop sustainable tourism being implemented in three aimags 8 days
Forest pest identification and prevention training held 8 days
ADB commissions off-grid renewable hybrid energy system in Altai, Mongolia 8 days
‘The Sales Girl’ film wins award from New York Asian Film Festival 8 days
U.Munkhjin wins gold at ‘Korea international ballet competition’ 9 days
Mongolia-Japan joint military engineering exercise kicks off 9 days
A working group to protect Khuvsgul Lake to be established 9 days
Ambassador to S.Korea presents her Letter of Credence 9 days
Cultural education and services to be provided equally to children with disabilities 9 days
New World Bank Country Director for China, Mongolia and Korea 9 days
COVID-19 vaccine starts being administered to children aged 5-11 9 days
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A protocol for ‘Accelerating the progress towards the elimination of preventable maternal and perinatal mortality’ project signed 11 days
Olympic figure skating champion Alina Zagitova visits Embassy of Mongolia 12 days
A protocol for ‘Accelerating the progress towards the elimination of preventable maternal and perinatal mortality’ project signed 12 days
Crucial IT and medical furniture equipment handed over to National Center for Mental Health 12 days
Mongolia-Spain hold inter-ministerial consultative meeting 12 days
The HU performs at Fuji Rock Festival 12 days
Deputy Foreign Minister receives Spanish delegate 12 days
Ambassador of India visits national gas distribution company 12 days
Ambassador to Switzerland meets IATA Senior VP 12 days
World Bank expresses commitment to support in conducting analysis on trade policy reform 12 days
Luxembourg’s Minister becomes acquainted with local health institutes 13 days
L.Mijiddorj: To get into Harvard, you do not necessarily need to graduate from best schools in the world. 14 days
Mongolia's wool and cashmere industry development presented at the 'Premiere Vision Paris' exhibition 14 days
Diesel fuel price to be kept at last spring’s level during harvesting 14 days
Ambassador to France presents her Letter of Credence 14 days
Cabinet meeting in brief 14 days
Prime Minister’s recent visit to Singapore reviewed 14 days
Production of refined coal briquette to be intensified 14 days
Period for exempting some petroleum products from customs duty extended 14 days
National cardiac center project to be continued until 2027 14 days
Chinese Foreign Minister to pay visit to Mongolia 14 days
Meeting held with Economy Minister of Luxembourg 14 days
UN Youth Delegate Program launched 14 days
Minister of Economy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg visiting Mongolia 14 days
2000 argali counted in Khovd aimag 15 days
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