Baljmaa.T
baljmaa@montsame.gov.mn
2025-08-11 11:58:57
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. 
1538 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. 
1538 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. 
1538 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. 
1539 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. 
1539 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. 
1539 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. 
1539 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.
1540 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. 
1540 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.
1540 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.
1540 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. 
1543 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.
1543 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. 
1543 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.
1543 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.
1543 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. 
1544 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. 
1544 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”).
1544 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. 
1545 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 2 hours
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 2 hours
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 3 hours
This Week in Mongolia 3 hours
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 3 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 3 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 3 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 3 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 3 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 3 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 3 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 3 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 4 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 4 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 4 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 4 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 4 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 4 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 4 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 5 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 5 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 5 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 5 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 5 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 5 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 6 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 6 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 6 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 6 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 6 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 6 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 6 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 6 days
Mongolian Students to Participate in “Seeds for the Future 2025” International Program 6 days
450 Teachers Participate in Mentor Teacher Training 7 days
Dambadarjaa Subcenter Heating Plant to Be Commissioned in 2026 7 days
Darkhan Metallurgical Plant Reports Profit of MNT 36.7 Billion in First Half of 2025 7 days
Mongolia and Finland to Strengthen Cooperation within UN and Other International Organizations 7 days
Tulia Ackson: “IPU Will Support Mongolia’s Efforts to Enhance Gender Equality” 7 days
Khubilai Khaan’s Naval Fleet Exhibit Now on Display at Chinggis Khaan National Museum 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Early 20th-Century Mongolian History and Culture Through the Lens of a French Photographer 7 days
New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 10 days
Development Trends for Next 50 Years and Future Policy Directions Discussed 10 days
Mongolia–Canada Comprehensive Partnership Expands with New Content 10 days
Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated 10 days
Mongolia and Kazakhstan to Expand Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 10 days
Seventh World Mas-Wrestling Championships Commence 10 days
Travel Conditions for Mongolian Citizens Visiting South Korea to Be Reviewed 10 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at International Geography Olympiad 10 days
Foreign Minister Expresses Mongolia’s Commitment to Advancing Beneficial Cooperation with Finland 10 days
Mongolia and Japan to Cooperate on Expanding Green Housing Finance 11 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Governance and Inclusive Representation 11 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 11 days
Mongolia and Russia to Deepen Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 11 days
Youtube
The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, July 2025 11 days
P. Baigalmaa: "Undur Gegeen Zanabazar's White Tara is not a Mere Sculpture, but a Living and Breathing Artistic Figure" 11 days
Second-Stage Tender for Ulaanbaatar Metro Project to Be Announced in August 11 days
People’s Artist E. Amartuvshin Ranked World’s Top Opera Baritone 11 days
Research Launched to Determine Habitat Range of Snow Leopard 11 days
Fifth Mongolia-China Expo to Be Held Late August in Hohhot 11 days
Fukushiro Nukaga: “New Chapter Opened in Interparliamentary Cooperation” 11 days
MIAT’s New “Irves” Aircraft Lands in Mongolia After 12,265 km Trip 11 days
Five Aimags Classified as High-Risk for Drought 12 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Türkiye to Expand Historical and Cultural Cooperation 12 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Vietnam 12 days
Over 180 Countries Participate in the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 12 days
Prime Minister Reviews Progress at Kharkhorum Redevelopment Site 12 days
Mongolia Wins Bronze in 8th Asian Junior Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 12 days
MONTSAME News Agency, C.P.O Box 1514, B.Jigjidjav St-8, Chingeltei dist, Ulaanbaatar-15160, Mongolia, info@montsame.gov.mn
MONTSAME News Agency ©2025