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Mongolia COVID-19 Update - June 11
1893 days
Voting machines being delivered to local polling stations
In preparation for the 2020 parliamentary election, the General Election Commission has completed checking whether the ballot papers are fulfilling legal requirements.
1893 days
‘Mirage’ media art festival to be presented virtually
On June 10, the Arts Council of Mongolia (ACM) issued a press release on the 2020 edition of the Ulaanbaatar International Media Art Festival (UBIMAF). 
1893 days
175 Mongolians return from Kazakhstan
A charter flight from Nur-sultan, Kazakhstan with 175 passengers aboard landed just recently at 7 PM today, June 10, at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar. 
1894 days
Dairy Asia Secretariat Office launched in Ulaanbaatar
On June 10, Dairy Asia Secretariat Office officially launched in Ulaanbaatar with the support of Government of Mongolia (GoM) and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). 
1894 days
Self-isolation rule breakers could face MNT 500,000 fine
To contain the spread of COVID-19 infections, a 21-day institutional and further 14-day home-based isolation rule has been imposed on all people returning from abroad. 
1894 days
"Coal exported across Gashuusukhait border checkpoint since March 23 at 2.9 million tons"
At the press briefing of the COVID-19 operative team of the State Emergency Commission held today, officials from the Specialized Inspection Agency delivered information on the inspection campaign being held to prevent from the COVID-19 infections.
1894 days
17 charter flights, rail services arranged to bring over 9,000 Mongolians home
The State Emergency Commission’s Operative team held a press briefing to give update surrounding the COVID-19 situation in Mongolia on June 10.
1894 days
Zuunbayan-Tavantolgoi railroad construction in full swing
Launched in May 2019, the construction project for 414.6-km railway connecting Zuunbayan with Tavantolgoi is in full swing. 
1895 days
2.1 million people on eligible voters’ list for legislative election
As of June 9, the State Registration Authority has compiled a list with a total of 2.1 million eligible voters for the upcoming parliamentary election to be held on June 24. 
1895 days
Over 29 thousand official and diplomatic passports revoked
 With a view to stop illegal use and circulation of diplomatic and official passports, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has revoked 29,495 passports between 2018 and 2020. 
1895 days
Australian Ambassador praises first direct flight to Sydney as historic event
MIAT Mongolia Airlines flight departed to Australia on Saturday evening, June 6, to bring more than 260 Mongolian nationals home. The charter flight is the first ever direct passenger flight from Mongolia to Australia. 
1896 days
Printing of ballot papers for Parliamentary Election commences
The parliamentary election for 2020 is scheduled on June 24 and the campaign period of the election started on June 2 with a total of 606 candidates are promoting themselves to their voters in 29 constituencies. 
1896 days
Fire extinguished at State Department Store
A fire broke out in the roof and 6th and 7th floor of the building of the State Department Store located in the Chingeltei District near the center of Ulaanbaatar city in the late afternoon of June 7, yesterday. 
1896 days
27th Ulaanbaatar Book Festival wraps up
The 27th Ulaanbaatar Book Festival was successfully held at the Misheel Expo Center in Ulaanbaatar on June 5-7.
1897 days
“Food safety, everyone’s business”
Joint statement by Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, Ministry of Health, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization
1898 days
Two new COVID-19 cases detected, total at 193
At June 6 press briefing of the Ministry of Health on the COVID-19 situation, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of National Center for Communicable Diseases announced that two new coronavirus cases have been confirmed after a total of 255 people were tested for the virus at the country's laboratories in the past 24 hours. 
1898 days
2020 Ulaanbaatar Book Festival underway
The 27th annual Ulaanbaatar Book Festival is being organized at the Misheel Expo Center in Ulaanbaatar on June 5-7. 
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United States to give PPE kits to support Mongolia’s coronavirus response
 On June 5, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia D.Tsogtbaatar received U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Michael Klecheski at the latter’s request. The sides exchanged views about the current state of COVID-19 pandemic and cooperation bilateral opportunities
1899 days
First charter flight to Australia to bring 270 Mongolians home
The State Emergency Commission (SEC) last week reported that eight more charter flights will be operated to several countries, including Kazakhstan, Japan, India, South Korea, and Germany to bring some 2000 Mongolians stranded abroad in June. Destinations of two of them are not finalized.
1899 days
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 2 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 2 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 2 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 2 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 2 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 2 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 2 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 2 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 2 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 2 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 3 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 3 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 3 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 3 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 3 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 4 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 4 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 4 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 4 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 4 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 4 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 4 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 4 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 4 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 4 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 5 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 5 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 5 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 5 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 5 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 5 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 6 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 6 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 6 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 6 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 6 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 6 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 6 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 9 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 9 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 9 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 9 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 9 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 9 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 9 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 9 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 10 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 10 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 10 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 10 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 10 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 10 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 10 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 11 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 11 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 11 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 11 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 11 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 12 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 12 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 12 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 12 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 12 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 12 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 12 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 12 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 12 days
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