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Newly established Ethics Council in public administration organizes first National Consultative Meeting
On 10 September 2020, Civil Service Council of Mongolia and UNDP Mongolia co-organized the first National Consultative Meeting for the newly established Ethics Council in the public administration in Ulaanbaatar. 
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Prime Minister checks progress of railway, energy projects
Between September 3 and 4, Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh paid a working trip to rural areas to check on the progress of large scale development projects of railway and energy industry in Dornogobi and Umnugobi aimags. 
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Mongolian Bankers Association gives latest banking sector review
On September 8, Mongolian Bankers Association (MBA) organized a press briefing to give an update on the current state of the country’s banking industry and macroeconomic situation amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 
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ADB-UN Dialogue to strengthen joint efforts to support Mongolian People
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Country Team initiated a dialogue on 4 September to discuss how they can work together to strengthen their development support to the people of Mongolia. The discussion focused on the COVID-19 response, the Government Action Plan and other potential areas for partnership. 
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U.Erdenebat: Karakorum is the world capital in the Medieval Period
This year marks 800th anniversary of the establishment of Karakorum, capital city of the Mongol Empire. The ancient city of Karakorum reached the peak of its prosperity as a capital city under the rules of Ogedei Khaan and Munkh Khaan of the Great Mongol Empire, which stretched from Eastern Europe to Western Asia.
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ADB grant to boost Mongolia's medical response to COVID-19 threat
 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a further grant to Mongolia of $1.5 million from the Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund (APDRF) to boost medical responses to the threat posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The financial assistance is sourced from the Government of Japan’s contribution to APDRF.
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Countries in Asia-Pacific convene to plan responses and recovery work on twin pandemics of COVID-19 and hunger
02/09/2020, Bangkok/Thimphu – As COVID-19 continues to threaten lives and livelihoods across many countries of the Asia-Pacific region, it has led to setbacks in the fight to end hunger and malnutrition, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced today.
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Mongolia-Kazakhstan bilateral cooperation discussed
Deputy Foreign Minister B.Munkhjin received Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Zhalgas Adilbayev on September 2, and exchanged views on bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
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Central bank updates financial statistics
Last week, the Bank of Mongolia provided update on the financial indicators of Mongolia and introduced the latest or 14th financial stability report released by the central bank jointly with other regulatory agencies. 
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MCA Mongolia, Water Services Regulatory Commission sign Implementing Entity Agreement
Millennium Challenge Account – Mongolia has signed an Implementing Entity Agreement with Water Services Regulatory Commission of Mongolia (WSRC) to collaborate on the development and approval of the Cost Recovery Plan, a detailed plan to ensure a long-term financial and operational sustainability of water services in Ulaanbaatar.
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Parliament passes amendments to 2020 State Budget
At its session held on August 28, the Parliament approved draft amendments to the law on State Budget 2020 and other accompanying laws as well as bills on 2019 budget performance, 2021 budget framework statement and budget assumption for 2022-2023. 
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Ulaanbaatar stocked up on 60,000 tons coal briquette for upcoming winter
 Ts.Tsolmon, Head of the Ulaanbaatar city’s Agency to Combat Air Pollution, gave the latest update on the reserves of ‘refined’ coal briquette for the preparation of the upcoming winter season.
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Glorious Mother Orders granted in Ulaanbaatar
The conferral ceremonies of the Order of Glorious Mother wrapped up for Ulaanbaatar on Sunday, August 29. The ceremonies were organized with special arrangements in line with COVID-19 precaution measures and with regard to the high level of preparedness nationwide. Mothers who birthed and raised four or more children are granted the Glorious Mother Order. This year, a total of 10,677 mothers are to receive the Order.
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General guidelines for Mongolia’s development until 2025 approved
On August 28, the Parliament of Mongolia, State Great Khural approved a parliamentary resolution on the approval of five-year general guidelines for the development of Mongolia in 2021-2025. 
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Extraordinary session of parliament closes
The Mongolian parliament –State Great Khural wrapped up its extraordinary session on August 28, Friday, two weeks after opening on August 17. 
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Views exchanged on achieving health targets for Sustainable Development Goal
On August 26, Minister of Health T.Munkhsaikhan held a meeting with Mr. Tapan Mishra, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mongolia.
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Ambassador B.Bold meets Turkic Council's Secretary General
R.Bold, Ambassador of Mongolia to Turkey had a meeting with Baghdad Amreyev, Secretary General of the Turkic Council, or officially the Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking States, headquartered in Istanbul.  
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Mongolia’s coal exports to China growing amid COVID-19
A total of 40 million tons of coal had been projected to export to abroad this year, however, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Mongolia has exported only around 13 million tons of coal currently. Another statistic shows that Mongolia is experiencing a decrease of 46 percent in the coal exports in the first seven months of 2020 compared to the same period of previous year. 
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Total FDI in 2010-2019 reaches MNT 37.2 trillion
The National Statistics Office has recently released the latest edition of the ‘Economic Security’ survey. 
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Mongolia’s total coronavirus cases hit 300 with 2 new imported cases
At today’s COVID-19 daily press briefing hosted by the Ministry of Health, it has been reported that a total of 490 coronavirus tests have been carried out on August 25, yesterday, and two of them came out positive, both cases are people arrived from overseas. 
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Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 16 hours
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 16 hours
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 19 hours
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 21 hours
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 1 day
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 1 day
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 1 day
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 1 day
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 1 day
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 1 day
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 1 day
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 1 day
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 1 day
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 1 day
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 1 day
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 3 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 3 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 3 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 3 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 3 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 3 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 4 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 4 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 4 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 4 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 4 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 4 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 4 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 7 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 7 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 7 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 7 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 7 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 7 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 7 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 7 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 8 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 8 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 8 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 8 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 8 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 8 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 8 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 9 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 9 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 9 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 9 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 9 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 9 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 10 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 10 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 10 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 10 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 10 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 10 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 10 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 10 days
Mongolian Students to Participate in “Seeds for the Future 2025” International Program 10 days
450 Teachers Participate in Mentor Teacher Training 11 days
Dambadarjaa Subcenter Heating Plant to Be Commissioned in 2026 11 days
Darkhan Metallurgical Plant Reports Profit of MNT 36.7 Billion in First Half of 2025 11 days
Mongolia and Finland to Strengthen Cooperation within UN and Other International Organizations 11 days
Tulia Ackson: “IPU Will Support Mongolia’s Efforts to Enhance Gender Equality” 11 days
Khubilai Khaan’s Naval Fleet Exhibit Now on Display at Chinggis Khaan National Museum 11 days
This Week in Mongolia 11 days
Early 20th-Century Mongolian History and Culture Through the Lens of a French Photographer 11 days
New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 14 days
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