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2025-08-16 04:52:30
Global response to COVID-19 must address rights and needs of women and girls
Dr Natalia Kanem, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)Mark Lowcock, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). 
1922 days
Falling Walls Lab Mongolia to take place May 29 online
The Falling Walls Lab Mongolia, with an aim to foster scientific and entrepreneurial innovations, and to promote the exchange between outstanding emerging scholars and professionals from various fields of expertise, will take place on 29 May 2020 digitally via www.zoom.us online platform due to COVID-19 pandemic. 
1937 days
World Bank approves $53 million to improve heating services and support sustainable livelihoods in Mongolia
On April 24, The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$53 million in financing for Ulaanbaatar Heating Sector Improvement Project and Additional Financing of the Third Sustainable Livelihoods Project.
1937 days
Prime Minister visits health facility and pharmaceutical company
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Soon after Mongolia enacted the heightened state of alert due to COVID-19 pandemic in February 2020, Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh has visited the State Central Military Hospital, State First Central Hospital and National Center of Communicable Diseases. 
1939 days
Traffic movement in and out of Ulaanbaatar, Selenge and Darkhan-Uul suspended until April 25
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/.  The State Emergency Commission convened a meeting on the evening of April 21, concerning the newest COVID-19 case in Mongolia, which was announced today to have detected in a driver of freight vehicle, who had traveled to Europe via Russia before arriving in Mongolia on April 18. 
1942 days
99.99 percent of all tax-paying entities exempt from social insurance contribution
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 17, Friday, the press office of the cabinet secretariat issued a press release on the government’s new regulations to implement the measures aimed at easing the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, in which instituted a six-month exemption of monthly social insurance contributions paid by employees and employers, who retain their employees on payrolls despite revenue drops. It was reported that the decision applies to around 45,000 entities. 
1943 days
45,300 entities to benefit from exemption of social insurance contributions
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. With a view to prevent from the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Mongolia has enacted a heightened state of alert from February 13 until April 30 and some partial lockdowns and temporary restrictions on operations of businesses have resulted in loss of household income as well as companies, especially, small and medium sized business in the field of service and manufacturing, to experience revenue decline, struggle to keep operating and lay off their workers. 
1946 days
President puts forward suggestions on bill on pandemic
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Last week, it was reported that a bill on pandemic is being developed in connection with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of President of Mongolia informed that President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga has submitted his suggestions for the bill, which is designed for dealing with social and economic relations amid the pandemic. 
1947 days
Ulaanbaatar takes back illegally acquired land for public use
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Upon a 2019 ordinance issued by Ulaanbaatar city Mayor S.Amarsaikhan, several lands obtained by Ulaanbaatar Construction and Ulaanbaatar Capital, subsidiaries of Ulaanbaatar City Bank through illegal transfer were taken to public property and being developed to convert them into public use. 
1947 days
One new COVID-19 case detected in Mongolian national arrived from Russia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 16, today, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of National Center of Communicable Diseases (NCCD) announced one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in Mongolia, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 31, at daily press briefing of the Ministry of Health.
1948 days
Mongolia joins in support of UN chief’s appeal on gender-based violence
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolia has expressed its support for United Nations Secretary General António Guterres’s appeal, dated April 6, on Gender-Based Violence and COVID-19, calling for measures to address “a horrifying global surge in domestic violence” directed towards women and girls, linked to lockdowns imposed by governments responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
1949 days
SEC: MNT 150,000 fine for not wearing face masks
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At today’s press briefing by the State Emergency Commission, Colonel B.Uuganbayar, Deputy Chief of the National Emergency Management said that “Let’s wear face masks” public campaign is running across the nation to promote the use of protective face masks in prevention of the spread of the COVID-19 and residents could be considered to intentionally harm other people's health if caught not wearing face masks in public places and fined up to MNT 150,000 for under the Law on Infringement.  
1949 days
50 Mongolians to arrive from Inner Mongolia, China
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. State Emergency Commission today decided to bring 50 Mongolian nationals aged between 18 and 45 currently in Inner Mongolia of China tomorrow, April 14 across Zamiin-Uud vehicle crossing checkpoint. 
1949 days
School closures extended until September 1
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The State Emergency Commission (SEC) today convened a meeting and decided to extend closures of all schools, universities and educational institutions until September 1. Therefore, all schools will remain closed for the rest of this academic year only to reopen on September 1, 2020 for the next school year. 
1949 days
Renowned Mongolian writer Lodongiin Tudev passes away
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A leading writer, journalist and prominent figure in the Mongolian society and politics Lodongiin Tudev has passed away due to serious illness at the age of 85. 
1949 days
Total COVID-19 cases in Mongolia jump to 30, with 5 recovered
At today’s 11 AM daily press briefing of the Ministry of Health, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center of Communicable Diseases (NCCD) confirmed newly detected 13 cases of COVID-19.  
1950 days
Project on increasing livestock sector competitiveness to be realized in 250 soums
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 10, Parliament discussed and backed a bill on ratifying a financing agreement between Mongolia and the International Development Association (IDA) for the Livestock Commercialization Project for Mongolia. The project will be implemented as a second phase of Mongolia Livestock and Agricultural Marketing Project. 
1950 days
Parliament ratifies USD 12 million financing from International Development Association
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 10, Parliament discussed and backed a bill on ratifying a financing agreement between Mongolia and International Development Association, submitted by the cabinet. 
1950 days
Speaker meets telecommunications companies
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 11, Parliament Speaker G.Zandanshatar, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports Yo.Baatarbileg, Minister of Health D.Sarangerel held a meeting with representatives of the telecommunications sector of Mongolia, including CEO of Mobicom Corporation Tatsuya Hamada, G Mobile President G.Dahsnyam, Unitel Group CEO Ch.Enkhbat, Mongol Post JSC CEO B.Ankhbaatar and others. 
1950 days
Parliament Speaker introduces more economic relief measures amid COVID-19
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 9, the Parliament backed a resolution on a package of seven measures to protect the health and income of people, preserve employment and stimulate the economy during the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to the approved measures, Parliament Speaker G.Zandanshatar announced another several measures aimed at ensuring financial and economic stability, preventing risks and making digital transition.
1951 days
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 12 hours
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 12 hours
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 12 hours
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 12 hours
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 13 hours
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 13 hours
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 13 hours
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 16 hours
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 17 hours
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 17 hours
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 1 day
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 1 day
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 1 day
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 1 day
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 1 day
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 3 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 3 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 3 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 3 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 3 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 3 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 3 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 3 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 3 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 3 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 3 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 4 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 4 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 4 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 4 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 4 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 5 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 5 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 5 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 5 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 5 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 5 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 5 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 8 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 8 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 8 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 8 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 8 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 8 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 8 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 8 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 9 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 9 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 9 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 9 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 9 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 10 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 10 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 10 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 10 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 10 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 10 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 11 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 11 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 11 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 11 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 11 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 11 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 11 days
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