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2026-01-14 08:44:45
"A new social culture where corruption is met with public disgust”
Mongolians say “Autumn arrives the day after Naadam holiday,” which is usually interpreted as a lot of work await us ahead. 
1625 days
Hungary’s Foreign Minister pays courtesy call on Parliament Speaker of Mongolia
On July 29, Hungarian delegates led by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó paid a courtesy call on Speaker of the State Great Khural of Mongolia G.Zandanshatar during his working visit to Mongolia. 
1629 days
Hungary's Foreign Minister pays working visit to Mongolia
On July 29, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Péter Szijjártó paid a working visit to Mongolia. 
1629 days
Labor Minister meets UNFPA Head of Office in Mongolia
Minister of Labor and Social Protection A.Ariunzaya held a meeting with Kaori Ishikawa, Head of Office for United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Mongolia in connection with the termination of her term in Mongolia. 
1630 days
Cabinet reviews progress of MNT 10 trillion economic recovery plan
At the cabinet’s meeting dated July 28, Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan made a presentation on the implementation of the government’s MNT 10 trillion comprehensive plan for health protection and economic recovery. Within the framework of the plan, employment support loans with total funding of MNT 2 trillion have been granted to 22,994 borrowers totaling MNT 1.7 billion as of now. 
1631 days
Zamiin-Uud free zone to open for regular operation
At its meeting held today, July 28, the cabinet ordered corresponding officials to open the Zamiin-Uud free zone for regular hours of operations for movement of passengers and freight transportation vehicles starting August 15.
1631 days
Hungary's Foreign Minister to visit Mongolia
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Péter Szijjártó will pay a working visit to Mongolia on July 29, Thursday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia. 
1631 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia meets President of Korea Eximbank
Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene has met with Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Kim Boo-kyum to exchange views on bringing the Mongolia-Republic of Korea comprehensive partnership up to a strategic partnership and bilateral economic development projects. 
1631 days
Golomt Bank signs second multiple loan agreement with World Business Capital, Inc. and U.S. Int’l Development Finance Corp
On September 14, 2017, Golomt Bank signed an eight-year credit agreement with World Business Capital Inc. (WBC) under guarantee from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) as part of its commitment to developing SME businesses in Mongolia.  
1631 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and China hold official talks
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia B.Battsetseg, during her visit to the People's Republic of China on July 27, held official talks with State Councilor and Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi in Tianjin city. The official talks touched on a wide range of issues on Mongolia-China bilateral relations and regional and international cooperation.  
1631 days
Mongolia’s National Council on Disaster Risk Reduction convened
On July 26, the National Council on Disaster Risk Reduction convened at the State Palace in Ulaanbaatar. Key priority consultations were held around the following topics: 
1632 days
EBRD’s Trade Facilitation Programme names Khan Bank as Mongolia’s Most Active Issuing Bank
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP) recognizes its most successful partner banks every year. For the year 2020, Khan Bank was awarded the Most Active Issuing Bank in Mongolia 2020 for the 11th consecutive year.
1632 days
Ulaanbaatar to have ‘Morning Street’ at three locations
Ulaanbaatar city-owned Ulaanbaatar Investment and Management company has previously reported that the ‘Morning Ulaanbaatar’ project will launch within July 2021. 
1633 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia meets with Japanese officials
On July 25, Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene, during his visit to Japan, held bilateral meetings with Toshihiro Nikai, Secretary-General of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, Motoo Hayashi, Chairman of Japan-Mongolia Parliamentary Friendship League and league member Kobayashi to discuss about Mongolia-Japan bilateral ties and cooperation. 
1633 days
Mongolian Deputy Foreign Minister, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State hold bilateral meeting
United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman is paying a visit to Mongolia between July 23 and 25.
1635 days
Parliament Speaker receives visiting U.S. Deputy Secretary of State
United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman is paying a visit to Mongolia between July 24 and 25. 
1635 days
Outbound passengers required to get PCR test 24-48 hours before departure
On July 23, the State Emergency Commission convened for a meeting and made a decision to make PCR COVID-19 testing compulsory for departing passengers. 
1635 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia pays courtesy call on Japan’s Emperor Naruhito
Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene, together with honorable delegates taking part in the Opening Ceremony for the Tokyo Olympic Games, paid a courtesy call on His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito. 
1636 days
Oyu Tolgoi announces 2021 second quarter performance results
Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Mongolia's largest copper and gold mining company - a strategic partnership between the Government of Mongolia, Turquoise Hill Resources and Rio Tinto, has released its latest performance scorecard, highlighting key performance metrics for the second quarter of 2021, providing an update on the underground development, and its ongoing COVID-19 mitigation measures.
1636 days
Mongolian, Japanese Prime Ministers hold talks
Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene is paying a working visit to Japan between July 21 and 25. During the visit, the Mongolian PM held official talks with Prime Minister of Japan Yoshihide Suga on July 22. 
1636 days
Investor Protection Center Launched in Mongolia 16 hours
Capital to Renew Public Utilities Fleet with 71 Vehicles in 2026 17 hours
Mongolia Sees Off Winter Olympians, Presents National Flag 17 hours
Braille-Printed Constitution Presented, Copies Handed Over 17 hours
Best Works from the 29th 'Best Mongol Calligrapher–2025' Now on Display 18 hours
Volleyball League Playoff Teams Confirmed 1 day
Saikhanjargal Otgonbayar Wins Silver at the Ice Climbing World Cup 1 day
Mongolian Athletes Win Six Medals at Asian MMA Championship 1 day
Fine Incentives for ‘102 Police’ Reports to Be Paid on January 20 1 day
Capital Studies Major Renovation of Central Cultural Palace after 38 Years 1 day
Rare Heirlooms of Namnansuren’s Khatan Preserved in Uvurkhangai Museum 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
Government to Prioritize Reform of ‘Zamiin-Uud Free Zone’ 3 days
Reserve Meat Sales to Start at 410 Locations from January 20 4 days
Forest and Steppe Fires Double in 2025, One-Third Detected via Satellite 5 days
Painter Orgilbold Lkhagva Holds 11th Solo Pastel Exhibition 5 days
Measures Underway to Reduce Slippery Road Risks 5 days
National Freestyle, Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships Begin 5 days
Number of Foreign Nationals Residing for Official and Private Purposes Up 7.4% 5 days
High-Crime 'Hotspots' in Ger Districts to Be Equipped with Surveillance Cameras 5 days
Non-Compliant Advertising Billboards to Be Removed 5 days
Ulaanbaatar Declares 2026 as ‘Year of Supporting Entrepreneurs’ 6 days
Parliament Supports Solar Ger Initiative Under New Regulatory Reforms 6 days
Mongolia to Mark 820th Anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire 6 days
Ulaanbaatar to Install 11.7 km of Storm Drains at 19 Sites 6 days
Government to Formally Approach Rio Tinto, Oyu Tolgoi to Safeguard National Interest 6 days
Olympic Champion Nauris Miezis Joins ‘Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy’ 6 days
Tourism Service Providers to Be Classified by Star Rating 6 days
Preparatory Work Launched to Bring the Borteeg Deposit into Economic Circulation 6 days
Unlocking Mongolia’s Untapped Forest Potentials 6 days
Mongolia to Host Global World Horse Day Celebration 7 days
Ulaanbaatar to Include Primary School Pupils in ‘Milk Program’ 7 days
Average Speed Standard Set for Ulaanbaatar’s Outlying Areas 7 days
Ulaanbaatar to Host Steppe Splendor Horse Culture Festival 7 days
The Spirit of Play: Introducing the Latest Issue of Mongolia Today 7 days
Gold Prices Up 59 Percent Since Start of 2025 7 days
International School of Engineering to Be Established 7 days
Housing Projects to Advance, Construction Sector to Be Supported in 2026 7 days
Ulaanbaatar to Build, Upgrade 85.8 km of Roads in 2026 8 days
'Winter Exhibition–2026' Opens at Mongolia’s Theatre Museum 8 days
Elite Judoka Mashu Baker Arrives in Mongolia 8 days
Ambassador of Mongolia Meets Honorary Consul in Edinburgh 8 days
Construction of 157-km Solongot Pass–Jargalant–Shine-Ider–Murun Highway to Begin in 2027 8 days
Over 20,000 Land Plots to Be Cleared This Year 8 days
‘Ulaanbaatar Tram’ to Connect Zunjin and Sukhbaatar Square in 29 Minutes 8 days
Copper Prices Up 31.1 Percent 8 days
Immigration Agency Issues Visas to 124 Thousand Foreign Nationals Last Year 8 days
Construction of ‘Nairamdal-2’ Camp at Lake Khuvsgul to Begin Next Year 8 days
PM Holds Virtual Meeting with Governors in Khuvsgul Aimag 9 days
National Camel Festival to Be Held in Dundgobi 9 days
Unudelger Baasanjargal ‘controlez’ Joins the Huns 9 days
Unified State Championships to Feature 10 Sports 9 days
'Dakar Rally 2026' Officially Gets Underway 9 days
Gansukh Damdin: Comprehensive Partnership Strengthens Mongolia–Czech Relations 9 days
Bank of Mongolia Purchases 16.3 Tonnes of Precious Metals in 2025 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
Mongolia Extends 30-Day Visa-Free Travel for 34 Countries Through 2026 10 days
The Jarganat River in Its Winter Splendor 10 days
Funding Resolved for Establishment of Histocompatibility Laboratory 11 days
Three Decades of the Japan–Mongolia Folk Museum in Toyooka 11 days
The Latest Issue of Mongolia Today Magazine Is Now Available — “From Tradition to the Modern Era: The Spirit of Play” 12 days
Over 400 Foreign Tourists Join First Sunrise Train Journey of the New Year 12 days
Prime Minister Donates Blood, Calls on the Public to Give the Gift of Life 12 days
Mongolia Leads World Rankings in Memory, Mind Sports 12 days
'The MongolZ' Coach maaRaa, Captain bLitz Advance to HLTV Awards Finals 12 days
AI Cameras Begin Detecting Traffic Violations, Issuing Fines 12 days
Mongolia Ranks Among World’s Top 20 for Tourism Recovery 12 days
MNT 516 Billion to Be Spent on Pension Increases in 2026 13 days
State Inspection and Inventory to be Conducted 13 days
President Khurelsukh: Mongolia’s International Standing Continued to Rise in 2025 13 days
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