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Government of Mongolia to raise counterclaim regarding Oyu Tolgoi tax dispute
The cabinet yesterday, April 21, 2021 convened for a weekly regular session. 
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President presents ordinance on disbanding Mongolian People’s Party
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga informed the public on April 19 that he issued an ordinance on disbanding the Mongolian People’s Party, the ruling power. The ordinance has been forwarded to the State Supreme Court.
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Ambassador to France meets researcher of Mongolian studies
The Ambassador of Mongolia to the French Republic, H.E. Mr. A.Battur received Mr. Antoine Maire, an associate researcher at the French Foundation for Strategic Research, to discuss Mongolian-French cooperation and current news of Mongolia.
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Standing committee on economic affairs reviewed 2020 activities of FRC
The Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC) is required to report annually to Parliament's Standing Committee on Economic Affairs. The Commission’s annual report for 2020 was discussed and summed up at the latest meeting of the parliamentary standing Committee on economic affairs.
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New platform helps Mongolian youth find opportunities for volunteering
 Mongolia is a country of young people. Young people aged 15-34 comprise Mongolia’s largest demographic and more than one-third of the population. Under the financial support of the European Union and the Canada fund, Caritas Czech Republic has been working on youth development and empowerment in Mongolia. Within the framework of the “All for YOUth, YOUth for all” project, http://ivolunteer.mn/ platform has just been revived and relaunched in order to enhance volunteerism among young people. 
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Mongolia starts using COVID-19 exposure notification - iOS, Android tracking feature
The State Emergency Commission of Mongolia launched the ‘COVID-19 Ersdel’ system, on April 19, Monday. 
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Weekly review of Parliament plenary sessions for April 12-16
Working groups responsible for preparing draft legislations for discussion at the affiliated Standing Committees held virtual meetings on April 13, 2021. Working groups discussed the draft laws on amendments to the Law on Trademarks and Geographical Indications, on Copyrights, and the revised draft on Patent.
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Mongolia sees single-day spike of 889 coronavrius cases, death toll reaches 49
Today’s daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health reported that 889 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours after a total of 12,384 tests were carried out at 23 PCR laboratories nationwide. 
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First meeting of Coordination committee of EU ‘Budget Support for employment reform in Mongolia’
In the framework of the Financing Agreement signed by The Government of Mongolia with the European Union on the “Budget Support Employment reform in Mongolia, the first Coordination Committee meeting has been organized by the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Labour and Social Protection for an online meeting.
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Banks start issuing cashmere loans totaling MNT 200 billion
Beginning from April 15, the government is providing loans to support cashmere production industry as part of its MNT 10 trillion economic recovery, health protection plan. 
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Additional seismic stations to be installed
On April 15, Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia S.Amarsaikhan worked at the Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics and gave an order to conduct studies in establishing new seismic stations designed for earthquake prediction and public warning in connection with the increasing earthquake activity in Mongolia. 
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Discussion on ‘Constitutional amendment and Mongolia’s Development Model’ held
At the initiative of the Chairman of the State Great Hural, Mr.G.Zandanshatar, an online deliberative discussion on “Constitution Amendment Mongolia's Development Model” was held on April 14, 2021. 
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EU, GIZ and FAO sign agreement to implement agriculture, forestry project in Mongolia
On 15 April 2021, the European Union Ambassador to Mongolia Traian Hristea, the Country Director of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Daniel Passon, the Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in Mongolia Vinod Ahuja, and GIZ Project Manager Dr. Michael Trockenbrodt signed a Multi-Partner Contribution Agreement to implement a new cooperation project.
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Mongolia reports record 1,107 coronavirus cases, 6 deaths in single day
Today’s daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health reported that 1,107 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours nationwide. 
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Ancient Deel garments dating back to the Mongol Empire
There are more than 10 tombs southwest of a high granite mountain in a place called Bukhiin Khoshuu in Delgerkhaan soum of Khentii aimag. While unearthing and researching the tomb discoveries in 2003, archaeologists of the Mongolian National Museum found three pieces of silk Deel garment and gold-covered buckle and other items. 
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Accessory-tool set of Buryat wives
Accessories and ornaments worn by a Mongolian woman is generally categorized into of Khalkh, Oirat, and eastern Mongol women. Wives of Khalkha, Dariganga and Barga origin often used headband and head accessories while Oirat women used to wrap their pigtails in a hair holder case and wear earrings, called ‘siik’ at that time. 
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742 new coronavirus cases reported, total stands at 18,565
Today’s daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health reported that 742 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours nationwide after PCR tests were carried out on a total of 10,666 people. 
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FRC warns not to receive electronic payment, remittance services from non-licensed entities
The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering is a FATF-style regional inter-governmental body, and Mongolia, as a member, is committed to implement international standards against money laundering, and the financing of terrorism.
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First stage trading of Erdenes Tavantolgoi bond successfully completed
For the first time in Mongolia, Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC has announced the issuance of ‘ETT Bond’ with a total value of up to MNT 2 trillion in three stages as part of the ‘MNT 10 trillion Comprehensive Plan for Economic Recovery’ under implementation by the Government of Mongolia.
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U.S. Government initiates $450,000 program for health workers to support Mongolia’s effort to combat COVID-19
On April 14, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Senior Development Advisor Gary Robbins announced the launch of a $450,000 (Tugrik 1.3 billion) USAID program to support the Government of Mongolia’s COVID-19 response.  
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Prime Minister Zandanshatar Presents MP Enkhbayar for Appointment as Minister of Justice and Home Affairs 8 hours
M bank’s Success Highlighted by Business Insider 9 hours
World Observes United Nations Day 9 hours
Mongolia Pilots Smart Greenhouse Technology 11 hours
Foreign Ministry State Secretary Meets with UN ESCAP Deputy Executive Secretary 11 hours
Nagoya University Expands Civil Service Doctoral Program in Mongolia 12 hours
Bayankhoshuu Sub-Center Development Shows Steady Progress 12 hours
Professor Battulga of NUM Receives Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 12 hours
19th Asian Schools Chess Championships to Be Held in Mongolia 15 hours
‘Mongolia – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition Opens in Zurich 15 hours
The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, October 2025 15 hours
Hermes Center Tunnel Under Construction Using Jacking Technology 16 hours
Munkhnasan: ‘Total Capacity of Rangelands Has Been Exceeded’ 17 hours
Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 1 day
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 1 day
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 1 day
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 1 day
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 1 day
Cabinet Expands Vocational Training Opportunities for Conscripts 1 day
East and North East Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Over 4,500 Trees and Shrubs to Be Planted Ahead of COP17 1 day
Modern Mongolian Literature Published in Czech Language 1 day
279.9 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Statistical Business Register Database 1 day
Constitutional Court Rules Parliamentary Resolution Dismissing Prime Minister Unconstitutional 1 day
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Exports 21 Million Tons of Coal in 10 Months 2 days
Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 2 days
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 2 days
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 2 days
Parliament Discusses Petition to Establish Working Group on Increasing Salaries for Teachers and Healthcare Workers 2 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 3 days
Tugrug Deposits Increase While Foreign Currency Savings Decline 3 days
U.S. Volunteer Teachers Begin Yearlong English Program in Sukhbaatar Aimag 3 days
PM: Mongolia Fully Trusts the Energy, Creativity, and Intellect of Its Youth 3 days
Astana Hub and TON Foundation Join Forces to Support AI Startups 3 days
Mongolian Athletes Shine at “Astana World Cup 2025” with Two Golds and 13-Medal Haul 3 days
Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 3 days
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Hold First Political Consultation in Riyadh 3 days
80 Years On: Mongolia Remembers Its Pioneering Independence Referendum 3 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 4 days
Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 4 days
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 4 days
Mongolia to Host 15th Asia Tourism Forum in 2026 4 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 5 days
Foreign Employment in Mongolia Rises by 6,000 Compared to 2024 5 days
Moody’s Upgrades Mongolia’s Long-Term Issuer Rating to B1 with Stable Outlook 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
HAPPY 35TH ANNIVERSARY! 5 days
Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 7 days
Capital City Bans E-Bikes and Scooters for Winter 7 days
Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 7 days
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 7 days
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