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2025-11-13 00:38:25
President meets members of First Runner Up at ABU Robocon 2021
 A team of Mongolian students won the First Runner Up at the ABU Robocon 2021 contest, virtually organized last December in China. By doing so, it further solidified Mongolia’s achievement at the international Robocon contest in 2019.
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Foreign Minister presents NordArt Prize to sculptor A.Ochirbold
On January 20, B. Battsetseg, Minister for Foreign Affairs, had a meeting with A.Ochirbold, a sculptor and an honored artist of Mongolia, who successfully participated in the NordArt-International Contemporary Arts Exhibition with his walk-in sculpture installation ‘Degree’ and became an awardee of the NordArt Prize 2019.
1391 days
Football for schools program to be implemented
The ‘Public or School Football’ program will be implemented by the Mongolian Football Federation, FIFA and the Ministry of Education and Science of Mongolia.
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COVID-19: over 10 thousand people receiving treatment at hospitals
The Ministry of Health reported that 3,119 new cases of COVID-19 and one death have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 2,150 cases were reported in Ulaanbaatar city, with 1,132 cases in rural aimags.
1391 days
Annual review meeting of Mongolia’s Commission for UNESCO held
 On January 20, an annual review meeting of the Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO was held in an online format.
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Cooperation to be expanded with Russia in light industry
Deputy Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry G. Batsuuri held a meeting with Russian delegates headed by Director for Commerce at Russkaya Kozha JSC Dmitry Kruglov.
1392 days
Inbound foreign passengers decreases by 41.4 percent
In 2021, 643.4 thousand passengers (in repeated counting) crossed the border of Mongolia, decreased by 672.7 thousand or 51.1 percent compared to the previous year.
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Revenue from all types of transport increases by 2.2 percent
 At the end of 2021, 49.2 million tons of freight were carried in total by all types of transport. Compared to the same period of the previous year, the carried freight was decreased by 11.1 million tons (18.5 percent). This decrease was mainly due to the 12.5 million tons (41.0 percent) decline in road transport freight.
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COVID-19: 3119 cases, three deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported that 3,119 new cases of COVID-19 and three deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 1,725 cases were reported in Ulaanbaatar city, with 1394 cases in rural aimags.
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Portraits of Mongolian queen consorts on display
The National Library of Mongolia and National Central Library of Taiwan are jointly organizing an exhibition titled ‘Treasures from Taiwan’ for the second time.
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Parliament adopts Bill to ratify Amendment to the Montreal Protocol
At its plenary meeting yesterday, January 18, the Mongolian Parliament approved a Bill on ratifying the Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
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National currency in circulation reaches MNT 1.1 trillion
According to the preliminary results, the national currency in circulation reached MNT 1.1 trillion at the end of December 2021, increased by MNT 20.3 billion (1.9 percent) from the previous month, and increased by MNT 114.1 billion (11.5 percent) from the same period of the previous year.
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Parliament endorses appointment of new ambassadors
At its plenary meeting today, the State Great Khural (Parliament) discussed the President's proposal to recall and appointment of ambassadors of Mongolia abroad.
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Foreign workers in Mongolia decrease by 2.4 percent
In the fourth quarter of 2021, 5.6 thousand foreign citizens from 77 foreign countries were working in Mongolia with labor contract with purpose of earning wage and income or voluntarily without earning wage and income. The number of foreign workers decreased by 136 (2.4 percent) from the previous quarter.
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Financing system to be built to support non-mining export
On January 14, CEO of Development Bank of Mongolia N. Manduul and President of Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry O. Amartuvshin signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation.
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COVID-19: 2,135 cases, three deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported today, January 18 that 2,135 СOVID-19 infections and three death were recorded in the last 24 hours. In detail, 1,344 cases were reported in Ulaanbaatar city, with 791 cases in 21 provinces.
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General government budget expenditure increased by MNT 1.7 trillion in 2021
According to the preliminary results at end of the 2021, the total revenue of the general government budget was MNT 14.3 trillion, increased by MNT 3.8 trillion (36.5 percent) compared to the previous year. The equilibrated revenue of the general government budget was MNT 12.7 trillion increased by MNT 3.2 (34.1 percent) trillion compared to the previous year.
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Foreign trade balance in surplus of USD 2.4 billion in 2021
 In 2021, Mongolia traded with 159 countries from all over the world, and the total trade turnover reached USD 16.1 billion, of which USD 9.2 billion were exports and USD 6.8 billion were imports
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Total sales of stocks increased by 10.6 percent last December
Today, the National Statistics Office of Mongolia introduced socioeconomic situation for December, 2021.
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COVID-19: 1,673 cases, one death reported
The Ministry of Health reported today, January 17 that 1,673 СOVID-19 infections and one death were recorded in the last 24 hours. In detail, 1,083 cases were reported in Ulaanbaatar city, with 590 cases in 21 provinces.
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Mongolia to Compete in Five Sports at 25th Deaflympics in Tokyo 8 hours
Ceramic Exhibition Honoring Undur Gegeen Zanabazar to Open at Bogd Khaan Palace Museum 8 hours
Government Moves to Curb Misuse of Official Secrets 8 hours
Food Sales Rise to MNT 10.9 Trillion, Boosting Trade Sector Revenue 8 hours
‘Resilient, Relentless, Unfading’ Memoir about Tudev Lodon Published 9 hours
Construction Output Reaches MNT 8.8 Trillion in First Nine Months of 2025 10 hours
Mongolian Ganjur Presented to Buddhist Institutions Across the Country 10 hours
Mongolian Team Advances to Final Four in Netflix’s 'Physical: Asia' Show 13 hours
Proposal Made to Appoint Mongolian National as CEO of Oyu Tolgoi 14 hours
Rare Altai Mole Discovered in Khoridol Saridag Strictly Protected Area 14 hours
State Audit Office Implementing Digital Transformation Policies 14 hours
Mongolia, Australia Hold Talks on Social Security Agreement 14 hours
Training Held on Conducting Financial Statement Audits Under Contract 14 hours
Mongolia Participates in 50th Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights 1 day
Mongolian and Russian Businesses Seek to Expand Cooperation 1 day
Hunnu City International Urban Planning Competition Progresses Toward Final Selection 1 day
Member of Parliament Meets JICA Representatives to Discuss Cooperation in Care Services 1 day
Inflation Reaches 9.2 Percent in October 1 day
National University of Mongolia Launches Non-Degree Program on Public Service Reengineering 1 day
‘Energy Resource’ and ‘China Energy’ Agree on 2026 Coal Trade Volumes and Market Prices 1 day
Hard Coal Exports Fall 1.4 Percent 1 day
AI to Be Used in Certain Sectors 1 day
Arya Bira: The 1930s Political Repressions Complicated Research on Mongolian Lifespan 1 day
MPP: ‘Development Program Will Be Implemented Through Result-Based Methods’ 1 day
Mongolia Trades with 160 Countries 1 day
Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Nears Completion of Feasibility Study 1 day
Digital Transformation: 90 Percent of Public Services to Go Online 2 days
Mongolian Veteran Judokas Win 13 Medals at Judo Masters World Championships 2 days
Mongolian Judoka Wins 2025 IBSA World Judo Championships 2 days
Mongolia-China-Russia ‘Tea Road’ Tourism Cooperation Plan Signed 2 days
Mongolian Wrestlers Claim 11 Medals at Bill Farrell Memorial in New York 2 days
Mongolian Sambists Win Two Gold and Five Bronze Medals at World Championships 3 days
Lecture Organized on Rinchen Byamba’s Contribution to Novel Genre 3 days
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 3 days
Mongolia Invites COP30 High-Level Meeting Participants to COP17 3 days
Inbound Tourism from Neighboring Countries Increases by 80 Percent 3 days
Mongolia, Kuwait Discuss Roadmap for Enhanced Partnership 3 days
Ulaanbaatar and Boryeong Cities Sign Memorandum of Cooperation 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
Mongolian Ambassador Presents Credentials to Lebanese President 3 days
Mongolia Updates NDC to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 30 Percent by 2035 3 days
Mongolia, China, Russia Unite to Advance Four-Season Tourism, Cultural Exchange 3 days
Mongolian Delegation Participates in COP30 to Advance Paris Agreement Goals 5 days
Ger Insulated with South Korean Geothermal Technology Handed Over to Young Family 5 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to UNESCO at 43rd General Conference 5 days
Mongolian National Pride Day to Be Celebrated Among Children in Czech Republic 6 days
Clean-Up, Infrastructure Preparations for COP17 Underway at National Garden Park 6 days
Mongolia Hosts UN Consultation on Awaza Programme Implementation for LLDC 6 days
Training Organized on Free Trade, Economic Partnership Agreements 6 days
National Enterprises Thrive Under Presidential ‘Food Supply and Security’ Initiative 6 days
Mongolian Scholars Join International Conference on Hunnu Studies in Hungary 6 days
Early Detection, Diagnostic Center Opens in Chingeltei District 6 days
Xac Broncos Claim 3rd Win at East Asia Super League 7 days
‘Go Mongolia’ Promotes Tourism at World Travel Market 2025 in London 7 days
Funding for Shireet Substation Expansion Included in 2026 State Budget 7 days
Cabinet Orders Minister of Food, Agriculture to Secure Strategic Reserves 7 days
Government Declares 2027 as Year of Health Promotion 7 days
Mongolia Presents Fourth Human Rights Report at UN Council’s 50th Session 7 days
Enterprises Have Reserves to Export 162,000 Tonnes of Meat 7 days
Government Discloses over 500 Contracts Related to Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC 7 days
Korean Researchers Test Climate-Smart Asphalt on Mongolian Roads 7 days
Bank of Mongolia Purchases 2,829 kg of Precious Metals in October 7 days
Construction of Wastewater Treatment Plant in Khunnu City Commences 7 days
Preparations Underway to List Erdenes Tavantolgoi on Stock Exchange 7 days
Ulaanbaatar Partners with Korean Experts to Address Addiction, Mental Health Issues 7 days
Healthcare Workers to Launch Nationwide Strike on November 13 8 days
Mongolia, ADB Sign USD 475 Million Financing Agreement to Advance Inclusive Development 8 days
Design Completed for 78.5-km New Bicycle Lanes to Be Built in 2026 8 days
GeneXpert Diagnostic System Introduced to Rural and District Hospitals 8 days
First Day of World Championships: Mongolian Judokas Win Five Medals 8 days
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