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2025-09-21 00:23:46
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Elected to Universal Postal Union’s Postal Operations Council for First Time 1 day
More Than 2,500 Engineers and Specialists Engaged in Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Project 1 day
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru Visits Uvs Aimag 1 day
Government Approves First Regulation on Public Physical Education 1 day
New Dinosaur Species Study Published in Prestigious Nature Journal 1 day
Mongolist Anna Tsendina Donates Rare Zanabazar-Era Deity Sculpture 1 day
Mongolia to Host UNCCD COP17 With Participation of 10,000 Delegates 1 day
Chair of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment meets Deputy Regional Director of GGGI Asia 1 day
Orkhon Purevdorj Wins Bronze at 2025 World Wrestling Championships 1 day
Mongolian School in Seoul Celebrates 25th Annual Naadam Festival 1 day
‘Mongolian Literary Culture’ Exhibition on Display 1 day
Government of Türkiye Grants 68 Scholarships to Mongolian Students in 2025 1 day
Orkhon Aimag Hosts Copper Festival to Boost Tourism and Mining 2 days
Infrastructure Construction Continues at Hunnu City 2 days
Mongolia-China Media: AI Brings Unprecedented Opportunities, Challenges 2 days
Enkhjin Wins Bronze at World Wrestling Championships 2 days
Baganuur Battery Storage Power Station Supplies 48.7 Million kWh to Central Grid 2 days
Altjin Wins Bronze at World Wrestling Championships 2 days
Women Political Leaders Expand Cooperation 2 days
Former Parliamentary Leaders Meet at Khuraldai Advisory Chamber 3 days
Buuruljuut Power Plant’s Second Unit Set for December 2025 Commissioning 3 days
Wreaths Laid at the Monument to Marshal Tsedenbal Yumjaa 3 days
Consumer Prices in Mongolia Rise 8.8 Percent in August 3 days
Bronze Trophy Named after Yuri Nikulin Awarded to Mongolian Contortionists in Moscow 3 days
'Origin': A Photographer’s Tribute to Endangered Languages 3 days
Inner Mongolian Cultural Days Commence 3 days
Harvest Progress Update: Increases in Hay and Vegetable Yields, Drop in Potato Production 3 days
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Establish Framework for Direct Flights 3 days
Foreign Trade of Mongolia Totals USD 16.6 Billion in First Eight Months of 2025 3 days
Virtual Zone Established to Support Information Technology Production 3 days
Employees of ‘Thermal Power Plant No. 4’ JSC Donate Blood to Save 240 Lives 4 days
Chinese Media Delegation Visits MONTSAME News Agency 4 days
Wetland Restoration Efforts Ongoing at Ganga Lake in Eastern Mongolia 4 days
Priceless Artifacts Once Used by the Queen Consort Exhibited 4 days
Monetary Policy Rate Maintained 4 days
Construction Starts on New Phase of Selbe 20-Minute City Development 4 days
World Ozone Day 2025 Celebrates 40 Years of Global Action 4 days
'The MongolZ' Rises to the Top of the World Rankings 4 days
DeMarcus Cousins to Play Again in the Mongolian League 4 days
UNICEF Fundraising Gala Advances Newborn Screening in Mongolia 4 days
Eleven Irrigation Systems Rehabilitated and Upgraded 5 days
Ancient Tibetan Manuscripts Digitized at the National Library of Mongolia 5 days
Parliament Reviews Audit Report on 2026 Budget Draft 5 days
Shen Minjuan: SCO Summit Held at Widest Scale to Date 5 days
2025 Autumn Session of the State Great Khural Commences with Structural Reforms 5 days
Gobi Bear Tagged with Satellite Tracking Collar 5 days
Tulga Claims Second World Championship Medal with Silver in Men’s Freestyle Wrestling 5 days
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers Win Four Medals at Sumo World Championships 2025 5 days
International Experts Assess Mongolia’s Veterinary Sector Performance 5 days
International Forum Aims to Contribute to Sustainable Economic Growth 6 days
Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science, Established in Mongolia 6 days
Emergency Weather Alerts to Be Delivered via E-Mongolia Notification System 6 days
Mongolia Surpasses 617,000 Tourist Arrivals by Mid-September 2025 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Government’s www.D-GOV.mn Launched 6 days
Digital Bridge 2025 Tech Forum Set for October 2–4 in Astana 8 days
Global Experts Convene in Ulaanbaatar for 'Bone and Muscle Health 2025' 8 days
Mongolian Cadet Judokas Secure Two Bronze Medals at Asian Championships 8 days
Mongolia’s Largest Mining Event Highlights Investment and Responsible Mining 8 days
Asia-Pacific Broadcasters Convene in Mongolia to Safeguard National Heritage Through Media 8 days
World’s Oldest Protected Mountain, Bogd Khan, Honored in State Worship Ceremony 8 days
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development Announces the First Holder of Digital Nomad Residency 9 days
Defense Sector to Enhance Exchange, Cooperation 9 days
Open-Air Sports Complex Commissioned in Tolgoit 9 days
Ulaanbaatar and Japan Strengthen Clean Energy Partnership 9 days
General Meeting of Asia Securities Forum Opens in Ulaanbaatar 9 days
Mongolia Reviews Achievements of SCALA Climate Initiative 9 days
Government to Develop Unified ‘E-Business’ Platform for Enterprises 9 days
Minister Battsetseg Meets Naoko Ito to Advance Mongolia-Japan Cultural Ties 9 days
‘Mongolia-Japan Ethics and Discipline’ Calligraphy Exhibition Opens 10 days
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