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2025-07-07 09:19:23
Government opts not to impose strict lockdown, some restrictions in place instead
On March 31, the cabinet convened for a regular meeting and decided not to move the country into the Red Level or the all-out-readiness regime starting from April 3, Saturday, until April 18, Sunday despite the State Emergency Commission has suggested to impose strict lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. 
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'All for YOUth, YOUth for all' project training held on 'How to convert your traditional business to online'
Businesses and young entrepreneurs have been exposed to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and it is challenging for the business community to survive with lockdowns, reduced revenues and other issues. Businesses are confronted with less customer interaction and stricter lockdowns in place. Therefore, small and mediums businesses (SMEs) have to adapt their business models to react better this new changing environment.
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Around 2,500 borrowers receive MNT 153 billion of loans to support employment
During its regular meeting held on March 31, the cabinet heard a presentation on the programs to support the country’s economy within the framework of the ‘MNT 10 trillion Comprehensive Plan for Health Protection and Economic Recovery’. 
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Government approves MNT 2.7 billion as incentives for frontline healthcare workers
At its regular meeting dated March 31, the cabinet approved to provide incentives to healthcare employees working on the COVID-19 frontline. 
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PM: Effective lockdown could help vaccinate 1 million population in Mongolia within April
On March 30, Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene worked at the National Cancer Center and National Center for Communicable Diseases. 
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Culture Minister met with representatives of language, culture, literature, art studies
Minister of Culture Ch.Nomin has held a meeting with representatives of language, culture, literature and art studies of the country. At the beginning of the meeting, Minister of Culture Ch.Nomin introduced draft Strategic Plan for the Development of Creative Cultural Production, which is a goal of the Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Culture for 2021-2024, and exchanged views with the meeting participants.
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Oyu Tolgoi declares force majeure due to delayed copper concentrate shipments to Chinese customers
On March 30, Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd announced that Oyu Tolgoi LLC (“Oyu Tolgoi”) has declared force majeure in connection with customer contracts for concentrate as a result of Oyu Tolgoi shipments of concentrate to its Chinese customers being suspended due to COVID-19 health and safety precautions related to Chinese-Mongolian border crossings. Oyu Tolgoi continues to support the Government of Mongolia’s efforts to work with Chinese officials to resume the shipments of copper concentrate to its Chinese customers as soon as possible.
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Climate adaptation and risk management project to commence in Mongolia
Mongolia is among the countries most impacted by climate change with an observed temperature increase of 2.1C over the past 70 years and its key socioeconomic sectors including agriculture and animal husbandry in addition to the natural ecosystem are adversely affected by the changing climate conditions requiring urgent and timely actions.  
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Press statement of MFA spokesperson on situation in Myanmar
We express our regret over civilian casualties due to the deteriorating situation in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
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Mongolia to produce 55 percent of petroleum consumption domestically by 2024
Mongolia’s annual consumption of petroleum products reaches 1.95 million tons, according to the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry. The country is fully dependent on imports to meet this demand, spending around USD 1 billion annually and the petroleum consumption in a year is expected to rise to 2.5 million by 2024. 
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SEC suggests to impose another strict lockdown measures April 3-18, cabinet to decide
In connection with Mongolia's daily COVID-19 case counts of the past several days, which have been at least 300, the State Emergency Commission yesterday, March 29, convened for an online meeting. 
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Action plan for 2021 of Sustainable Vegetable Production and Marketing project approved
The Steering Committee meeting of the Sustainable Vegetable Production and Marketing (Mongolian Vegetable - VEGI) project funded by the Swiss Cooperation in Mongolia was held online to discuss achievements from 2020 and the action plan for 2021. 
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Pardons granted by President Kh.Battulga
With reference to Section 1.8, Article 33 of the Constitution, Section 15.2 of the Law on the President, and Section 1, Article 6.14 of the Criminal Code, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga issued decrees, on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, March 8, to grant pardons on 21 mothers who had committed first-time offences with a minimum range of imprisonment, and on the occasion of Nauryz, the Spring Festival, to grant pardons on several members of Kazakh minority who had also committed first-time offences, namely theft of television sets, cell phones and stove sets.
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Weekly review of Parliament plenary sessions for March 22-26
2021.03.22. On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the first Mongolian in space, the Chairman of the State Great Hural (Parliament) Gombojav Zandanshatar received and congratulated the Hero of the Mongolian People’s Republic, Hero of the Soviet Union, cosmonaut Jugderdemid Gurragchaa.
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Talks with Rio Tinto on Oyu Tolgoi project to launch next week
Minister of Justice and Home Affairs Kh.Nyambaatar, who is heading the working group established by the order of Prime Minister of Mongolia to hold negotiations on Oyu Tolgoi issues, has delivered an update on the OyuTolgoi project matters.
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Int’l conference on ‘Financial Literacy Strategy for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” held
In cooperation with other organizations, the Bank of Mongolia has been implementing the ‘National Program for Financial Literacy’ since 2016. 
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Foreign Minister meets with Ambassador of Kazakhstan
On March 25, Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Zhalgas Zh. Adilbayev. 
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Foreign Minister receives Ambassador of Australia
On March 25, Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Australia to Mongolia Dave Vosen. 
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Mongolia receives 25,740 doses of Pfizer vaccine via COVAX Facility
On March 24, MIAT Mongolian Airlines’ cargo aircraft flew between Ulaanbaatar and Seoul and brought 5 packages of 149 kilograms of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID‑19 vaccine – brand named ‘Comirnaty’. 
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Roof insulation of 100 households carried out under 'Simple Solutions' campaign
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His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 16 hours
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 3 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 3 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 3 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 3 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 3 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 3 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 3 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 3 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 3 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 4 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 4 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 4 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 4 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 4 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 4 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 4 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 4 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 4 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 5 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 5 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 5 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 5 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 5 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 5 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 5 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 6 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 6 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 6 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 6 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 6 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 7 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 7 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 7 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 7 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 7 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 7 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 7 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 7 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 7 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 7 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 10 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 10 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 10 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 10 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 10 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 11 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 11 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 11 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 11 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 11 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 11 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 11 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 11 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 11 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 11 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 11 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 11 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 12 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 12 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 12 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 12 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 12 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 12 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 12 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 12 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 12 days
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