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Agreement reached on a preferred long-term power supply for Oyu Tolgoi
Rio Tinto, who owns 66 percent in Oyu Tolgoi through its 51-percent-owned Turquoise Hill Resources on June 28 issued a press release stating that Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill and the Government of Mongolia have reached an agreement on the preferred domestic power solution for Oyu Tolgoi that paves the way for the Government to fund and construct a State Owned Power Plant at Tavan Tolgoi.
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ADB: Sustained Reforms Crucial for Mongolia's Long-Term Growth
Mongolia can build a more inclusive and sustainable economy by improving macroeconomic management, strengthening human development, increasing international trade, and diversifying the economy by building on the country’s existing knowledge and expertise, including in the mining sector, says a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Diagnostic Study.
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Mongolia COVID-19 Update - June 26
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Mongolia COVID-19 Update - June 25
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2020 Election: Ruling Mongolian People’s Party wins 62 of 76 parliament seats
Votes for the 2020 parliamentary elections had been counted and aggregated by early morning of today, June 25. As of the preliminary results, the ruling party in the current parliament – Mongolian People’s Party gained the majority or 62 seats in the 76-seat parliament, while the opposing Democratic Party won 11 seats. 
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“Mongolian People's Party begins to fulfill its election platform”
As preliminary results are being updated for the 2020 parliamentary election, General Secretary of the Mongolian People’s Party D.Amarbayasgalan and other members have just briefed that the Mongolian People’s Party are winning 62 seats in the 76-seat parliament – State Great Khural. 
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Mongolia’s 2020 parliamentary election: Preliminary results and voter turnout
The polls have closed across Mongolia in the 2020 parliamentary election. The results are being updated at this moment as ballots being counted at the 2070 polling places throughout the country following the closure of the polls where Mongolians voted to elect a new parliament with 76-seats. 
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Polls close in Mongolia's parliamentary election
Nationwide polls close after Mongolians voted today since 7 AM in the morning until 10 PM of June 25, today to elect a new parliament. Some 606 candidates, including 121 independent candidates competed for 76 seats in the unicameral parliament of Mongolia - State Great Hural with a four-year term. 
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Mongolian soldiers march in Victory Day Parade in Moscow
Military contingent of 78 servicemen of the Mongolian Armed Forces headed by Colonel B.Khash-Erdene  participated in the Victory Day parade in Moscow on Wednesday, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. 
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Mongolia COVID-19 Update - June 23
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Damaged Duut Rock Inscription restored
Recently, the Duut Rock Inscription or known as Tsogtiin Khadnii Bichig (Rock Inscription of Tsogt Prince) located near the Mountain Tuvkhun in Delgerkhaan soum of Tuv aimag was found to be damaged from splashes of milk and oil, and more than 70 percent of the inscriptions had been darkened as a result. The inscriptions on the rock, which has been under state protection since 1971, dates back to time of 380 years ago and has been preserved until today. 
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Mobile voting for 2020 parliamentary election ongoing
The nationwide polls for the quadrennial parliamentary election of Mongolia are about to begin in less than 24 hours. 
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Mongolia confirms another two coronavirus cases, total at 215
Today’s COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health updated the latest coronavirus situation in Mongolia. In the past 24 hours, a total of 426 test have been carried out at three laboratories nationwide.  Among them, two people repatriated from Kazakhstan were tested positive for the virus, taking the total number of people who ever had the disease in Mongolia at 215. 
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Minister for Foreign Affairs meets heads of diplomatic missions
On June 22, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia D.Tsogtbaatar received Ambassadors of the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, India and Australia on June 22, 2020, and exchanged views on multilateral cooperation and the current issues. 
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Virtual Museum: Snuff bottles
In our ‘Virtual Museum’ series, we are presenting you snuff bottles that are being stored in the local museum of Bayankhongor aimag. 
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$20 Million Credit to Support Employment Opportunities, Workers, and Employers in the Wake of COVID-19
On June 19, The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$20 million IDA credit for the Mongolia Emergency Support and Employment Support Project. 
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Voting machines tested ahead of June 24 election
There are only two days left for Mongolian voters to head to the polls for the 2020 Parliamentary election, scheduled to be held on June 24. 
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Mongolia COVID-19 Update - June 22
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Mongolia COVID-19 Update - June 21
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Mongolia’s first direct flight to U.S. departs, carrying PPE assistance worth USD 1 million
Mongolia has been continuously repatriating its citizens stranded abroad due to border closure imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. A total of nine charter flights are have been on the plan to bring back 2,300 citizens from overseas this month alone. 
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Orkhon Aimag Hosts Copper Festival to Boost Tourism and Mining 13 hours
Infrastructure Construction Continues at Hunnu City 16 hours
Mongolia-China Media: AI Brings Unprecedented Opportunities, Challenges 16 hours
T. Enkhjin Wins Bronze at World Wrestling Championships 17 hours
Baganuur Battery Storage Power Station Supplies 48.7 Million kWh to Central Grid 17 hours
Altjin Wins Bronze at World Wrestling Championships 17 hours
Women Political Leaders Expand Cooperation 18 hours
Former Parliamentary Leaders Meet at Khuraldai Advisory Chamber 21 hours
Buuruljuut Power Plant’s Second Unit Set for December 2025 Commissioning 21 hours
Wreaths Laid at the Monument to Marshal Tsedenbal Yumjaa 21 hours
Consumer Prices in Mongolia Rise 8.8 Percent in August 1 day
Bronze Trophy Named after Yuri Nikulin Awarded to Mongolian Contortionists in Moscow 1 day
'Origin': A Photographer’s Tribute to Endangered Languages 1 day
Inner Mongolian Cultural Days Commence 1 day
Harvest Progress Update: Increases in Hay and Vegetable Yields, Drop in Potato Production 1 day
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Establish Framework for Direct Flights 1 day
Foreign Trade of Mongolia Totals USD 16.6 Billion in First Eight Months of 2025 1 day
Virtual Zone Established to Support Information Technology Production 1 day
Employees of ‘Thermal Power Plant No. 4’ JSC Donate Blood to Save 240 Lives 1 day
Chinese Media Delegation Visits MONTSAME News Agency 1 day
Wetland Restoration Efforts Ongoing at Ganga Lake in Eastern Mongolia 1 day
Priceless Artifacts Once Used by the Queen Consort Exhibited 3 days
Monetary Policy Rate Maintained 3 days
Construction Starts on New Phase of Selbe 20-Minute City Development 3 days
World Ozone Day 2025 Celebrates 40 Years of Global Action 3 days
'The MongolZ' Rises to the Top of the World Rankings 3 days
DeMarcus Cousins to Play Again in the Mongolian League 3 days
UNICEF Fundraising Gala Advances Newborn Screening in Mongolia 3 days
Eleven Irrigation Systems Rehabilitated and Upgraded 3 days
Ancient Tibetan Manuscripts Digitized at the National Library of Mongolia 3 days
Parliament Reviews Audit Report on 2026 Budget Draft 3 days
Shen Minjuan: SCO Summit Held at Widest Scale to Date 3 days
2025 Autumn Session of the State Great Khural Commences with Structural Reforms 4 days
Gobi Bear Tagged with Satellite Tracking Collar 4 days
Tulga Claims Second World Championship Medal with Silver in Men’s Freestyle Wrestling 4 days
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers Win Four Medals at Sumo World Championships 2025 4 days
International Experts Assess Mongolia’s Veterinary Sector Performance 4 days
International Forum Aims to Contribute to Sustainable Economic Growth 4 days
Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science, Established in Mongolia 4 days
Emergency Weather Alerts to Be Delivered via E-Mongolia Notification System 4 days
Mongolia Surpasses 617,000 Tourist Arrivals by Mid-September 2025 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Government’s www.D-GOV.mn Launched 4 days
Digital Bridge 2025 Tech Forum Set for October 2–4 in Astana 7 days
Global Experts Convene in Ulaanbaatar for 'Bone and Muscle Health 2025' 7 days
Mongolian Cadet Judokas Secure Two Bronze Medals at Asian Championships 7 days
Mongolia’s Largest Mining Event Highlights Investment and Responsible Mining 7 days
Asia-Pacific Broadcasters Convene in Mongolia to Safeguard National Heritage Through Media 7 days
World’s Oldest Protected Mountain, Bogd Khan, Honored in State Worship Ceremony 7 days
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development Announces the First Holder of Digital Nomad Residency 7 days
Defense Sector to Enhance Exchange, Cooperation 7 days
Open-Air Sports Complex Commissioned in Tolgoit 7 days
Ulaanbaatar and Japan Strengthen Clean Energy Partnership 7 days
General Meeting of Asia Securities Forum Opens in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Mongolia Reviews Achievements of SCALA Climate Initiative 8 days
Government to Develop Unified ‘E-Business’ Platform for Enterprises 8 days
Minister Battsetseg Meets Naoko Ito to Advance Mongolia-Japan Cultural Ties 8 days
‘Mongolia-Japan Ethics and Discipline’ Calligraphy Exhibition Opens 8 days
State Visit of Governor-General of Australia Samantha Mostyn Concludes 8 days
Women Leaders Drive Equality Dialogue in Mongolia 8 days
Government Reports Operational Improvements at Erdenes Tavantolgoi Under Special Regime 8 days
Mongolia Records USD 16.6 Billion in Trade 8 days
Mongolian Businesses Meet South Korean Construction and Food Industry Entrepreneurs 8 days
Bolor-Erdene Ranks 32nd in World Duathlon Rankings 9 days
Drug Enforcement Department to Operate as Independent Unit 9 days
Government Launches D-GOV.mn System to Incorporate Citizens’ Initiatives into Decisions 9 days
Mongolian School in Ottawa Opens New Academic Year 9 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Argentina Presents Letter of Credentials 9 days
Mongolia Deploys 15th Battalion’s Second Contingent to UN Mission in South Sudan 9 days
Wreaths Laid at the Monument for the Victims of Political Repression 9 days
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