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2025-08-12 15:27:51
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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B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 2 hours
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 5 hours
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 5 hours
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 7 hours
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 1 day
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 1 day
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 1 day
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 1 day
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 1 day
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 1 day
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 1 day
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 4 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 4 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 4 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 4 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 4 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 4 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 4 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 4 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 5 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 5 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 5 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 5 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 5 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 5 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 5 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 6 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 6 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 6 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 6 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 6 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 6 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 7 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 7 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 7 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 7 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 7 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 7 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 7 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 7 days
Mongolian Students to Participate in “Seeds for the Future 2025” International Program 7 days
450 Teachers Participate in Mentor Teacher Training 8 days
Dambadarjaa Subcenter Heating Plant to Be Commissioned in 2026 8 days
Darkhan Metallurgical Plant Reports Profit of MNT 36.7 Billion in First Half of 2025 8 days
Mongolia and Finland to Strengthen Cooperation within UN and Other International Organizations 8 days
Tulia Ackson: “IPU Will Support Mongolia’s Efforts to Enhance Gender Equality” 8 days
Khubilai Khaan’s Naval Fleet Exhibit Now on Display at Chinggis Khaan National Museum 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Early 20th-Century Mongolian History and Culture Through the Lens of a French Photographer 8 days
New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 11 days
Development Trends for Next 50 Years and Future Policy Directions Discussed 11 days
Mongolia–Canada Comprehensive Partnership Expands with New Content 11 days
Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated 11 days
Mongolia and Kazakhstan to Expand Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 11 days
Seventh World Mas-Wrestling Championships Commence 11 days
Travel Conditions for Mongolian Citizens Visiting South Korea to Be Reviewed 11 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at International Geography Olympiad 11 days
Foreign Minister Expresses Mongolia’s Commitment to Advancing Beneficial Cooperation with Finland 11 days
Mongolia and Japan to Cooperate on Expanding Green Housing Finance 12 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Governance and Inclusive Representation 12 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 12 days
Mongolia and Russia to Deepen Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 12 days
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The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, July 2025 12 days
P. Baigalmaa: "Undur Gegeen Zanabazar's White Tara is not a Mere Sculpture, but a Living and Breathing Artistic Figure" 12 days
Second-Stage Tender for Ulaanbaatar Metro Project to Be Announced in August 12 days
People’s Artist E. Amartuvshin Ranked World’s Top Opera Baritone 12 days
Research Launched to Determine Habitat Range of Snow Leopard 12 days
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