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Latest COVID-19 Household Response Phone Survey results released
Mongolia has taken early and decisive measures to prevent the inflow and outbreak of COVID-19. Despite the limited cases confirmed in Mongolia compared to other countries in the region, the household-level shocks caused by COVID-19 can be long-lasting and disproportionally hit the poor and vulnerable the hardest, creating an urgent need for timely data collection to help monitoring and mitigating the socio-economic impacts of the shock.
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Mongolia’s Stock Exchange celebrates 30th anniversary
January 18, 2021 marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Mongolian Stock Exchange and the stock market in Mongolia. Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh yesterday visited the Mongolian Stock Exchange and its exhibition hall displaying the history of Mongolian’s stock market, and rang the market opening bell on the occasion of the anniversary. 
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Mongolia ranked 99th out of 189 countries in human development index
Ulaanbaatar, 19 January 2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic is the latest crisis facing the world, but unless humans release their grip on nature, it won’t be the last, according to the new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report, which includes a new experimental index, Planetary-pressure adjusted Human Development Index. 
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Revised Law on Courts aims to ensure fair judicial system
On January 15, State Great Khural, Mongolian parliament, adopted the revised Law on Courts at its plenary session. 50 members out of 52 parliament members present at the session voted in favor of approving the revised bill, which was submitted by the government in April 2020. 
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Weekly review of Parliament plenary sessions for January 11-16, 2021
At the Standing Committee meeting on State Structures held on January 12th, the first discussion on amendments to the Law on Public Service submitted together with the Law on Labor was conducted and agreed to introduce the meeting summary at the Standing Committee on Social Policy. Thereafter, a working group was established to process a revised version of the Law on the President of Mongolia.
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EU-funded project launches to protect vulnerable population from COVID-19
In partnership with the World Vision, European Union launched an 18-month, €1,000,000 project to contribute to limiting the spread of COVID-19 and reduce its negative impact on the vulnerable population in Mongolia, particularly mothers, children, and people under medical observation.
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Minister of Construction met with officials from US Embassy, MCC
Last week, Minister of Construction and Urban Development B.Munkhbaatar, Head of Public Utilities Policy Implementation and Coordination Department G.Tsogtsaikhan and Head of the International Cooperation division B.Altaibaatar held a working meeting with officials from U.S Embassy in Mongolia and Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
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U.S. provides additional MNT 8.5 billion to advance sustainable, inclusive economic growth in Mongolia
On January 14, 2021, the United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a MNT 8.5 billion ($3.0 million) expansion of the bilateral agreement with the Ministry of Finance of Mongolia to promote good economic governance; reliable, efficient and affordable energy; and sustainable, private sector-led growth in Mongolia. 
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Opening bell ceremony held for first asset-backed securities
On the occasion of the primary market opening of the first asset-backed securities listed on the Mongolian Stock Exchange, Mr. Bayarsaikhan, Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Commission, Mr. Kh.Altai, Chief Executive Officer of Mongolian Stock Exchange, Mr. D.Amgalanbaatar, Deputy Director of ‘Invescor NBFI’ JSC, and Ms. G.Uyangakhishig, Chief Executive Officer of ‘Invescor Capital’ LLC visited the Mongolian Stock Exchange (MSE) and opened the 6388th securities trading of MSE by ringing the bell.
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Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary: "Economic benefits of Oyu Tolgoi to Mongolia must increase"
Solongoo Bayarsaikhan, Deputy Chief at Cabinet Secretariat yesterday, January 13, gave information on the official position of the Mongolian government on the situation surrounding the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine project. 
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Mongolian Parliament commemorates Constitution Day
Twenty-nine years ago today, on January 13, 1992, Mongolia adopted a new democratic constitution. And by the resolution of the People's Great Hural of the People's Republic of Mongolia dated January 14, 1992, it was enacted to promulgate the Constitution Day of Mongolia annually on January 13th.
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Frontline healthcare workers, seniors to get COVID-19 vaccine first
he cabinet’s meeting convened on January 13 heard presentation by Deputy Prime Minister and Chair of the State Emergency Commission Ya.Sodbaatar on the current situation of coronavirus in Mongolia and measures being taken. 
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Freight transport across Altanbulag border checkpoint to resume February 1
The cabinet held a regular weekly meeting today, January 13. 
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Three hospitals in Ulaanbaatar equipped with new PCR laboratories
With the aim to improve healthcare services amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health is working to establish additional molecular biology laboratories to perform COVID-19 PCR tests in Ulaanbaatar city’s district hospitals. 
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Mongolia plans to vaccinate 60 percent of population against coronavirus
In an effort to vaccinate its population, the government of Mongolia has been working actively since July 2020, reports the Ministry of Health. 
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Weekly review of Parliament’s plenary sessions for January 4-8, 2021
On January 5, 2021, the first discussion to the amendments of the draft laws on National Naadam, Physical Culture and Sports, as well as the draft resolution of the State Great Hural on “Appointment of a member of the National Council of Mongolian National Public Radio and Television” were discussed at the Standing Committee on State Structures.
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ACMS Field Research Fellowship 2021 open for applications
The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS), with funding support from the US State Department Educational and Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers, invites applications for the eighth year for the ACMS Field Research Fellowship Program.
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Oyu Tolgoi LLC provides information on its tax payments
On 22 December 2020, Oyu Tolgoi LLC received a Tax Assessment claim for approximately US$228 million from the Mongolian Tax Authority (MTA). This Assessment relates to an audit of taxes paid by Oyu Tolgoi LLC between 2016 and 2018. The MTA has also sought to reduce Oyu Tolgoi’s carried-forward tax losses by around US$1.5 billion. 
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Mongolia starts to supply 98 percent of power with domestic sources
In accordance with an intergovernmental agreement between Mongolia and the Russian Federation, four turbo-generators of the Thermal Power Plant No.4 have been upgraded and connected to the Central Energy System with a total cost of USD 93 million. 
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18 types of businesses to remain closed in Ulaanbaatar amid pandemic
Starting today, January 11, 2021, the public emergency readiness or strict lockdown in Ulaanbaatar city has been lifted to transition back into the heightened state of readiness same as remaining parts of the country in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.8 types of businesses to remain closed in Ulaanbaatar amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Prime Minister Zandanshatar Presents MP Enkhbayar for Appointment as Minister of Justice and Home Affairs 15 hours
M bank’s Success Highlighted by Business Insider 16 hours
World Observes United Nations Day 16 hours
Mongolia Pilots Smart Greenhouse Technology 18 hours
Foreign Ministry State Secretary Meets with UN ESCAP Deputy Executive Secretary 19 hours
Nagoya University Expands Civil Service Doctoral Program in Mongolia 19 hours
Bayankhoshuu Sub-Center Development Shows Steady Progress 19 hours
Professor Battulga of NUM Receives Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 19 hours
19th Asian Schools Chess Championships to Be Held in Mongolia 22 hours
‘Mongolia – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition Opens in Zurich 22 hours
The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, October 2025 22 hours
Hermes Center Tunnel Under Construction Using Jacking Technology 23 hours
Munkhnasan: ‘Total Capacity of Rangelands Has Been Exceeded’ 24 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 3 days
Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 3 days
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 3 days
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 3 days
Parliament Discusses Petition to Establish Working Group on Increasing Salaries for Teachers and Healthcare Workers 3 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 4 days
Astana Hub and TON Foundation Join Forces to Support AI Startups 4 days
Mongolian Athletes Shine at “Astana World Cup 2025” with Two Golds and 13-Medal Haul 4 days
Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 4 days
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Hold First Political Consultation in Riyadh 4 days
80 Years On: Mongolia Remembers Its Pioneering Independence Referendum 4 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 5 days
Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 5 days
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 5 days
Mongolia to Host 15th Asia Tourism Forum in 2026 5 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 8 days
Capital City Bans E-Bikes and Scooters for Winter 8 days
Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 8 days
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 8 days
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