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2025-10-29 15:43:12
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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Swimmer Erkhes Enkhtur Wins Silver Medal at Asian Youth Games 4 hours
UN Representatives Plant Trees on COP17 Project Site 5 hours
Initiative to Introduce Mongolian Brand to South Korea Commences 5 hours
World Bank to Assist Mongolia in COP17 Preparations 5 hours
‘Mongol Studies in Canada: Conversations Across Boundless Steppe’ Forum Held in Ottawa 6 hours
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Cultural Event in Prague Showcasing National Art 23 hours
Mongolia and Germany to Hold Negotiations on Development Cooperation 1 day
Mongolia, UNCCD Secretariat Join Efforts to Promote Country Ahead of COP17 1 day
Etched in Time: Where No Pattern Is Ever Repeated 1 day
Mongolian Team Wins 29 Medals at Asian Sport Stacking Championships 2 days
Ulaanbaatar Signs Public-Private Partnership Agreement for Waste-to-Energy Plant 2 days
Central Laboratory Now Able to Detect 70 Types of Heavy Metals Across Mongolia 2 days
Team Mongolia Stands 23rd at III Asian Youth Games 2 days
‘Youth in Diplomacy’ Event Organized in Commemoration of 80th Anniversary of UN 2 days
Mongolia and Jordan Hold First Political Consultative Meeting in Amman 2 days
Mongolia to Collaborate with China, South Korea and the UN to Tackle Increasing Yellow Dust Storms 2 days
This Week in Mongolia 2 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Presents MP Enkhbayar for Appointment as Minister of Justice and Home Affairs 5 days
M bank’s Success Highlighted by Business Insider 5 days
World Observes United Nations Day 5 days
Mongolia Pilots Smart Greenhouse Technology 5 days
Foreign Ministry State Secretary Meets with UN ESCAP Deputy Executive Secretary 5 days
Nagoya University Expands Civil Service Doctoral Program in Mongolia 5 days
Bayankhoshuu Sub-Center Development Shows Steady Progress 5 days
Professor Battulga of NUM Receives Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 5 days
19th Asian Schools Chess Championships to Be Held in Mongolia 5 days
The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, October 2025 5 days
Hermes Center Tunnel Under Construction Using Jacking Technology 5 days
Munkhnasan: ‘Total Capacity of Rangelands Has Been Exceeded’ 5 days
Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 6 days
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 6 days
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 6 days
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 6 days
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 6 days
Cabinet Expands Vocational Training Opportunities for Conscripts 6 days
East and North East Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Over 4,500 Trees and Shrubs to Be Planted Ahead of COP17 6 days
Modern Mongolian Literature Published in Czech Language 6 days
279.9 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Statistical Business Register Database 6 days
Constitutional Court Rules Parliamentary Resolution Dismissing Prime Minister Unconstitutional 6 days
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Exports 21 Million Tons of Coal in 10 Months 7 days
Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 7 days
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 7 days
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 7 days
Parliament Discusses Petition to Establish Working Group on Increasing Salaries for Teachers and Healthcare Workers 7 days
‘Mongols – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition to Open at Rietberg Museum in Zürich 7 days
Eighth Support Pillar of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Installed 7 days
Challenges in Judicial Transparency and Media Cooperation 7 days
Advanced Technological Solutions to be Implemented in Fifth Thermal Power Plant Project 7 days
‘Donate Life’ Day Highlights Urgent Need for Brain-Dead Donor System in Mongolia 7 days
Mongolian NOC Honors Olympic Medalists 7 days
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Khuvsgul Aimag 7 days
Tugrug Deposits Increase While Foreign Currency Savings Decline 7 days
U.S. Volunteer Teachers Begin Yearlong English Program in Sukhbaatar Aimag 7 days
PM: Mongolia Fully Trusts the Energy, Creativity, and Intellect of Its Youth 8 days
Astana Hub and TON Foundation Join Forces to Support AI Startups 8 days
Mongolian Athletes Shine at “Astana World Cup 2025” with Two Golds and 13-Medal Haul 8 days
Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 8 days
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Hold First Political Consultation in Riyadh 8 days
80 Years On: Mongolia Remembers Its Pioneering Independence Referendum 8 days
'UN Week’ Begins in Mongolia to Mark 80 Years of the United Nations 8 days
Twelve Micro Parks to Be Built Across Eight Districts of Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Official Launch of the Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project 8 days
Mongolian Ambassador to Japan Calls for Cooperation with Central Provinces 8 days
Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of Prime Minister’s Dismissal 8 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs Engages Hokkaido Delegation on Regional Policy 8 days
117 Million Trees Planted Nationwide Under ‘Billions of Trees’ Movement 8 days
Mongolia Set to Launch Interim Population and Housing Census in 2025 9 days
Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 9 days
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 9 days
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