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680 new cases of coronavirus detected, total reaches 54,414
Daily COVID-19 press briefing for today, May 26, by the Ministry of Health, reported that 680 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours across the country after a total of 7,831 PCR tests were performed nationwide. 
1613 days
Commissioners put through the test of ballot-counting machine
The National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia (NHRCM) and the General Election Commission are cooperating for the event of 2021 Presidential Election of Mongolia. 
1613 days
Mongolia, Turkey exchange views on cooperation in tourism projects
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkey to Mongolia had a courtesy call on G.Zandanshatar, Chairman of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia. 
1614 days
Publicly-raised MNT 2.2 billion transferred to Children’s Fund
On December 30, 2020, an all-star benefit concert ‘Mongolian Culture-Mongolian Children’, was co-organized by the Ministry of Culture and Children’s Fund NGO, was broadcast live on TV and social media channels and raised over MNT 2.2 billion from the public, designated for the Children’s Fund. 
1614 days
Four NGOs to observe 2021 presidential election
In compliance with the law on presidential election, nongovernmental organizations are entitled to observe the upcoming presidential election scheduled on June 9, 2021. 
1614 days
COVID-19 safety measures for 2021 presidential election approved
At its regular meeting on May 19, the government of Mongolia approved a temporary regulation for the prevention of COVID-19 spread during the forthcoming presidential election set on June 9, 2021. 
1615 days
Golomt Bank presents its Sustainable Development Report
Golomt Bank, one of Mongolia’s largest commercial banks, has been implementing ‘Sustainable Finance Policy’ since 2015, and in 2019, the policy was changed to the “Sustainable Development Policy” to implement the Sustainable Development Goals, which cover all levels of the bank’s operations, not just financing. 
1615 days
Oyu Tolgoi announces performance results for 2021 first quarter
On 24 May, 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, released its latest performance scorecard, highlighting key performance metrics for the first quarter of 2021, providing an update on the underground development, and its ongoing COVID-19 mitigation measures.
1615 days
Presidential candidates approved, election campaign period kicks off
Mongolia’s quadrennial presidential election of 2021 is scheduled on June 9, Wednesday. The General Election Commission (GEC) has approved the candidates nominated by three political parties and coalitions with seats in the State Great Khural. 
1615 days
Workshop on Integrated Planning of Infrastructure Corridors for Mongolia organized
Online Workshop on The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Web-Toolkit for Integrated Planning of Infrastructure Corridors for Mongolia was successfully organized on May 19, 2021 for Mongolian policy makers and invited participants.
1616 days
IAAC: Complaints regarding local government corruption increasing
The Independent Authority Against Corruption’s (IAAC) Research and Analysis division reviews the implementation of its statutory functions to evaluate the effectiveness of its internal operations and increase productivity. One of them is a monthly analysis of received complaints and information regarding corruption.
1616 days
IAAC analyses penal sanctions of corruption-related crimes and Corruption Perception Index
It is common for citizens and researchers to attribute Mongolia’s stagnant corruption level to the lenient penal sanctions for corruption crime. The competent authority of any country prosecutes corruption crimes in accordance with its applicable international and domestic law. 
1618 days
MP Tserenpuntsag takes part in Asian Parliamentary Assembly Standing Committee meeting
The Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) Standing committee on Economic and Sustainable development held a virtual meeting on May 20. Representing the parliament of Mongolia, Mr. Ts.Tserenpuntsag, member of the State Great Hural participated in the virtual meeting.
1618 days
Biographical portrayal of Bogd Zonkhova on display at Bogd Khaan Palace Museum
On the occasion of the annual International Museum Day, which falls on May 18, the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum has opened a new exhibition ‘Biographical portrayal of Bogd Zonkhova’. More than 40 items selected from a rich collection of the 8th Bogd Jebtsundamba Khutuktu, currently being stored at the Bogd Khan Palace Museum’s repository, are on public view for the first time. 
1618 days
Embassy of Israel in China, Israel’s MASHAV donate PPE of USD 20,000 to Mongolia
On May 20, 2021 a formal handing over ceremony of personal protective equipment and face masks worth USD 20,000 was organized at the Embassy of Mongolia in China in the presence of Ambassador of Mongolia to China Mr. T.Badral and Ambassador of Israel to Mongolia Ms. Irit Ben-Abba.
1618 days
EU-funded initiative helping SMEs mitigate coronavirus impact
Under the framework of the European Union funded “Support for Mongolia Economic Diversification through SME Access to Finance” programme, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development launched the initiative “COVID-19 Crisis Response - Provision of Emergency Legal Advice to SMEs in Mongolia” to enable Mongolian small and medium sized enterprises to mitigate the deepening impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
1618 days
Travel notice for passengers arriving in Mongolia during COVID-19
The Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has issued a travel notice during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
1619 days
‘Made in Mongolia’ shopping center to open in Hohhot
The Government of Mongolia and the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry /MNCCI/ have launched a project to build a ‘Made in Mongolia’ shopping center in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. 
1619 days
Human Rights Commission, Statistics Office to work on human rights-based approach to data development
A memorandum of understanding was signed on May 17 between Khunan Jargalsaikhan, Acting Chief Commissioner of the National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia (“NHRCM”) and Batdavaa Batmunkh, Chairperson of the National Statistics Office of Mongolia (“NSOM”).
1619 days
Over MNT 420 billion to be spent annually to tackle traffic congestion
An extended meeting of the cabinet of ministers was organized on May 19, Wednesday. At the beginning of the meeting, Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene delivered remarks on his proposals made at the parliamentary session soon after taking the office. 
1620 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Presents MP Enkhbayar for Appointment as Minister of Justice and Home Affairs 1 day
M bank’s Success Highlighted by Business Insider 1 day
World Observes United Nations Day 1 day
Mongolia Pilots Smart Greenhouse Technology 1 day
Foreign Ministry State Secretary Meets with UN ESCAP Deputy Executive Secretary 1 day
Nagoya University Expands Civil Service Doctoral Program in Mongolia 1 day
Bayankhoshuu Sub-Center Development Shows Steady Progress 1 day
Professor Battulga of NUM Receives Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 1 day
19th Asian Schools Chess Championships to Be Held in Mongolia 1 day
The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, October 2025 1 day
Hermes Center Tunnel Under Construction Using Jacking Technology 1 day
Munkhnasan: ‘Total Capacity of Rangelands Has Been Exceeded’ 1 day
Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 2 days
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 2 days
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 2 days
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 2 days
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 2 days
Cabinet Expands Vocational Training Opportunities for Conscripts 2 days
East and North East Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 2 days
Over 4,500 Trees and Shrubs to Be Planted Ahead of COP17 2 days
Modern Mongolian Literature Published in Czech Language 2 days
279.9 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Statistical Business Register Database 3 days
Constitutional Court Rules Parliamentary Resolution Dismissing Prime Minister Unconstitutional 3 days
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Exports 21 Million Tons of Coal in 10 Months 3 days
Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 3 days
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 3 days
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 3 days
Parliament Discusses Petition to Establish Working Group on Increasing Salaries for Teachers and Healthcare Workers 3 days
‘Mongols – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition to Open at Rietberg Museum in Zürich 3 days
Eighth Support Pillar of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Installed 3 days
Challenges in Judicial Transparency and Media Cooperation 3 days
Advanced Technological Solutions to be Implemented in Fifth Thermal Power Plant Project 3 days
‘Donate Life’ Day Highlights Urgent Need for Brain-Dead Donor System in Mongolia 3 days
Mongolian NOC Honors Olympic Medalists 3 days
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Khuvsgul Aimag 4 days
Tugrug Deposits Increase While Foreign Currency Savings Decline 4 days
U.S. Volunteer Teachers Begin Yearlong English Program in Sukhbaatar Aimag 4 days
PM: Mongolia Fully Trusts the Energy, Creativity, and Intellect of Its Youth 4 days
Astana Hub and TON Foundation Join Forces to Support AI Startups 4 days
Mongolian Athletes Shine at “Astana World Cup 2025” with Two Golds and 13-Medal Haul 4 days
Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 4 days
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Hold First Political Consultation in Riyadh 4 days
80 Years On: Mongolia Remembers Its Pioneering Independence Referendum 4 days
'UN Week’ Begins in Mongolia to Mark 80 Years of the United Nations 4 days
Twelve Micro Parks to Be Built Across Eight Districts of Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Official Launch of the Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project 4 days
Mongolian Ambassador to Japan Calls for Cooperation with Central Provinces 4 days
Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of Prime Minister’s Dismissal 4 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs Engages Hokkaido Delegation on Regional Policy 4 days
117 Million Trees Planted Nationwide Under ‘Billions of Trees’ Movement 4 days
Mongolia Set to Launch Interim Population and Housing Census in 2025 5 days
Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 5 days
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 5 days
Mongolia to Host 15th Asia Tourism Forum in 2026 5 days
Mongolian Yokozuna Hoshoryu Wins Grand Sumo Tournament in London 5 days
Czech Investments in Mongolia Total USD 25.1 Million 5 days
President Khurelsukh Issues Veto on Prime Minister’s Dismissal Resolution 5 days
150 MW Second Unit of Buuruljuut Power Plant Begins Supplying Energy 5 days
‘Melody of Khuur, Tune of Khuumii’ Concert Held in Canada 5 days
Social Insurance Fund Revenue Increases by MNT 666.4 Billion 5 days
Mongolia, Czech Republic to Cooperate in Mega Projects 6 days
Foreign Employment in Mongolia Rises by 6,000 Compared to 2024 6 days
Moody’s Upgrades Mongolia’s Long-Term Issuer Rating to B1 with Stable Outlook 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
HAPPY 35TH ANNIVERSARY! 6 days
Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 8 days
Capital City Bans E-Bikes and Scooters for Winter 8 days
Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 8 days
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 8 days
Parliament Votes to Relieve Prime Minister Zandanshatar of Duties 8 days
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