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Ministry of Agriculture, EU and UN FAO to continue to support employment creation in agriculture sector
On April 6, the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry (MoFALI) and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) signed a new project aimed at creating new employment opportunities for youth in the agribusiness sector. This project is part of the larger European Union funded (EU) technical assistance project “SDG aligned budgeting to transform employment in Mongolia” that will be jointly implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the International Labour Organization (ILO). 
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414,382 people at least partially vaccinated for COVID-19 as rollout accelerates
As of April 5, Monday, a total of 414,382 people in Mongolia or 22.4 percent of the nationwide vaccination target, have been fully or partially vaccinated against COIVD-19. 
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Mongolia reaches record number of daily COVID-19 cases, 11,651 in total
It was reported at the daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for April 6, Tuesday, Mongolia has hit the highest daily number of new COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, recording a total of 831 new coronavirus cases as a result of PCR tests conducted at 23 laboratories nationwide. 
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“Mongolia becomes first Asian country to adopt law protecting human rights defenders”
At its plenary session dated April 1, Parliament of Mongolia, the State Great Khural, adopted a Law on Legal Status of Human Rights Defenders. The law will enter into force on July 1, 2021. 
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Financial Regulatory Commission Chairman meets EBRD Resident Representative
Mr D. Bayarsaikhan, Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Commission of Mongolia met with Hannes Takacs, the Resident Representative of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Mongolia. 
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German Sparkassenstiftung Mongolia donates minibus to support financial literacy project
The Bank of Mongolia has been successfully implementing the ‘Public Financial Literacy Program’ in cooperation with government and nongovernment organizations since 2016.
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Presidents of Mongolia and Russia hold telephone conversation
On April 2, President of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa held a telephone conversation with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to discuss timely issues of bilateral relations. 
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MNT 300 million to be invested from state budget in greenhouse farming
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry has reported that MNT 300 million of investment will be made from the state budget to support the greenhouse farming in the spring season. 
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602 new cases of coronavirus reported, total reaches 10,820
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for April 5, Monday, reported that 602 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the past 24 hours since the last briefing of yesterday afternoon. 
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Education Ministry to cooperate with UN FAO on school food production
On April 1, Minister for Education and Science L.Enkh-Amgalan received Vinod Ahuja, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Representative in Mongolia. 
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346,745 people in Mongolia at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19
Today’s COVID-19 daily briefing by the Ministry of Health reported that a total of 346,745 people in Mongolia or 17.8 percent of nationwide vaccination target, have been fully and partially vaccinated against COIVD-19. 
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Mongolia's daily coronavirus cases spike to all-time high, total cases exceed 10,000
It was reported at the daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for April 4, Sunday, Mongolia has hit the highest daily number of new COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, recording a total of 620 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours. 
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Parliament Speaker holds online meeting with Standing Committee Chair of China’s National Public Congress
On March 31, 2021, Chairman of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia, Mr. G.Zandanshatar, held an online meeting with the Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Mr. Li Zhanshu.
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Presidential decree issued on recall of Ambassador to U.S.
On the basis of the Section 1.5, Article 33 of the Constitution, Section 3, Article 14 of the Law on the President, and Section 1, Article 16 of the Law on Diplomatic Service, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga issued a decree on recalling Yo.Otgonbayar, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the United States of America.
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Public sector representatives convene to share lessons, opportunities for innovative policy approaches
Public sector organizations around the world have been piloting innovative solutions to address increasingly complex public policy issues, using different and new techniques as well as methodologies including design thinking and behavioral insights focused on human-centered approach.
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Prime Minister orders to make public transport reforms
On April 2, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene became acquainted with the operations of the companies engaged in public transportation services in Ulaanbaatar city and gave orders to corresponding officials regarding the pressing issues and COVID-19 safety precautions. 
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486 new COVID-19 cases registered, total reaches 9,327
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for April 2, Friday, reported that a total of 486 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in the past 24 hours. 
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COVID-19 capacity building training held for cultural and artistic institutions
By the 27th order of the Chairman of the State Special Commission dated March 26, 2021, the “Rapid Coordination Working Group” was established and is headed by Minister of Culture Ch. Nomin, who also chairs the group in charge of entertainment and cinema.
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Project launched to develop capability of geotechnical and mining professionals
On April 1, Oyu Tolgoi LLC and Rio Tinto in partnership with the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST) launched a joint project to build and develop the capability of geotechnical and mining professionals in Mongolia.
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Mongolia Water Compact enters into force
On March 31, the Government of Mongolia and the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) announced the entry-into-force of the $350 million Mongolia Water Compact designed to sustain economic growth and reduce poverty through the expansion of bulk water supply in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia, and enhancing the long-term financial, institutional, and environmental sustainability of the water sector.
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Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 17 hours
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 19 hours
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 19 hours
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 20 hours
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 20 hours
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 22 hours
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 22 hours
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 23 hours
This Week in Mongolia 23 hours
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
Fifth Mongolia-China Expo to Be Held Late August in Hohhot 12 days
Fukushiro Nukaga: “New Chapter Opened in Interparliamentary Cooperation” 12 days
MIAT’s New “Irves” Aircraft Lands in Mongolia After 12,265 km Trip 12 days
Five Aimags Classified as High-Risk for Drought 13 days
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