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2025-08-17 13:59:29
Nationwide campaign running to promote wearing masks
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 11, the State Emergency Commission (SEC) convened to make some decisions on timely matters concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. As of the today, the total number of coronavirus cases reached 17, and four of them were already recovered and released from hospital. 
1952 days
EU and World Bank support Mongolia’s efforts to address COVID-19 Impact
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The European Union and the World Bank will reprioritize the use of EUR 680,000 within the Strengthening Governance in Mongolia Project, funded by the European Union, to support the Government’s efforts to respond to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) emergency and help mitigate its impact in the short and medium term.
1952 days
7 Mongolians test positive for COVID-19 abroad
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The State Emergency Commission today organized a press briefing and Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar and the National Emergency Management Agency Head T.Badral were present. 
1955 days
Gandan area being developed to become free of pit toilet and pollution
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A Ger district area surrounding the Gandantegchinlen Monastery located near city center, so-called Gandan area, is an integral part of the founding and development of Ulaanbaatar city. The Ulaanbataar city master plan outlines to develop the Gandan area as a center for region, history, culture and tourism of Mongolia. 
1955 days
Camel gives birth to twins in Khovd aimag
Khovd /MONTSAME/. A six-year old female camel gave birth to twins in Jargalant soum, Khovd aimag on April 09. The newborn camels and mother are in good health. 
1955 days
General Election Commission inquired about preparations for Parliamentary elections
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga called a meeting today with chairman and members of the General Election Commission (GEC) to discuss about its preparatory actions for the upcoming parliamentary elections due June 2020.
1956 days
Charter plane brings another 267 people from Seoul
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Another charter plane landed at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, with 264 people on board from Seoul, South Korea.
1956 days
Decisions made by cabinet in brief
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 8, the cabinet convened to make following decisions. 
1957 days
Government to bear expenses of Tavan Tolgoi Power Plant project
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At its regular weekly meeting held today, the cabinet decided to build 450 MW Tavan Tolgoi Power Plant (TTPP) in Umnugobi aimag between 2020 and 2024, based on a ready-made feasibility study of 2013, analyses on its water and coal supply and infrastructure facilities, and environment assessments, without changing its current location in the Tavan Tolgoi coal mining area. 
1957 days
Mongolia using Avigan flu drug to treat coronavirus
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At today’s daily briefing of the Ministry of Health, Director of National Center of Communicable Diseases (NCCD) D.Nyamkhuu mentioned that Mongolia has started using a Japan-developed anti-influenza drug known as Avigan, which appeared to be effective in coronavirus patients.  
1957 days
Some election platforms fail to meet criteria for 2020 parliamentary election
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. For the forthcoming Parliamentary elections of Mongolia, 15 political parties and 4 coalitions have submitted their election platforms to the National Audit Office of Mongolia (NAO). 
1958 days
Foreign Minister meets WHO Representative in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 6, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia D.Tsogtbaatar received World Health Organization /WHO/ Representative in Mongolia Sergey Diorditsa. 
1958 days
More than 6,000 Mongolians abroad wish to return home
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At today’s press briefing organized by the State Emergency Commission (SEC), L.Munkhtushig, Director General of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave an information concerning the Mongolian nationals stranded abroad in the wake of travel restrictions of Mongolia and foreign countries caused by COVID-19. 
1959 days
President delivers speech at opening of regular parliamentary session
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga gave a speech at the opening of regular session of the State Great Khural, convened at noon today.
1959 days
Substandard or unauthorized outdoor advertising signs to be removed
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Last week, Specialized Inspection Agency informed that there are 379 buildings and structures with potential dangers to the residents in Ulaanbaatar city. Upon an order of Ulaanbaatar city Mayor, a working team conducted an inspection in nine districts of Ulaanbaatar city to locate structures that could cause harm to public health safety and found safety defects on 379 structures and their surrounding areas. 
1959 days
Parliament spring session opens today
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 6, the 2020 spring session of the Mongolian Parliament – State Great Khural opened with an attendance of 70 percent of total 76 members.
1959 days
‘Vision - 2050’ policy document presented to President of Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. ‘Vision – 2050’ policy document draft was handed over to President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga on April 3. Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat L.Oyun-Erdene and members of the working group to develop the document were present. 
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266 Mongolians evacuated from Japan
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A chartered plane carrying 266 Mongolian nationals today landed at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport. There were 14 infants, more than 30 seniors and 3 pregnant women among the passengers. The plane also carried 1,284 kg of freight, reported the Ministry of Road and Transport Development.  
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The World Bank approves $26.9 million for Mongolia’s COVID-19 emergency response
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 2, The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $26.9 million for the Mongolia COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Project to meet emergency needs in the face of the pandemic and to better prepare for future health crises.
1962 days
Groundbreaking ceremony held for Chinggis Khaan Museum
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A groundbreaking ceremony of the Chinggis Khaan Museum was held today, April 1, officially launching the construction work of the museum. 
1963 days
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 1 day
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 1 day
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 1 day
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 1 day
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 1 day
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 1 day
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 1 day
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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