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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. 
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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. 
1492 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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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‘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. 
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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”).
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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. 
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Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 6 hours
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 6 hours
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 7 hours
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 9 hours
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 9 hours
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 10 hours
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 11 hours
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 11 hours
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 12 hours
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 13 hours
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 1 day
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 1 day
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 1 day
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 1 day
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 1 day
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 1 day
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 1 day
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 1 day
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 1 day
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 2 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 2 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 2 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 2 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 3 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 5 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 5 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 6 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 6 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 6 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 6 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 7 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 7 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 8 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 8 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 8 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 8 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 9 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 9 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 9 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 9 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 9 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 9 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 9 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 10 days
This Week in Mongolia 10 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 10 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 12 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 12 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 12 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 12 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 12 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 13 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 13 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 13 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 13 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 13 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 13 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 13 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 13 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 13 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 13 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 13 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 13 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 13 days
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