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2025-11-01 16:33:21
Government raises social welfare benefits
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On January 22, the Cabinet made a decision to increase monthly social welfare benefit by MNT 188 thousand and also to set benefit for caregiver of a disabled child at MNT 123 thousand and other caregiver benefits at MNT 84500. 
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Average pension increased to MNT 409 thousand
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At its regular session held today, January 22, Cabinet made a decision to increase pension of up to MNT 500 thousand granted by social insurance fund and for military personnel by MNT 30 thousand and pension of more than MNT 500 thousand by MNT 25 thousand in line with inflation rate. 
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WHO Western Pacific representative working in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Dr. Marco Martuzzi, Head of Office, Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health of World Health Organization Western Pacific Region in Seoul, Republic of Korea, is working in Mongolia from 19 to 22 January 2020 on his first mission to the country in order to provide support to promote environmental health, to strengthen multi-sector approach and expand partnership in the field.
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There are 2789 mining permits nationwide
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At the monthly press briefing ‘Transparent and Accountable Mining’, a report on 2019 statistical review of the mining sector was introduced. 
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Mining sector contribution to budget reaches MNT 2.6 trillion
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/.  The Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry held today, January 21, a monthly press briefing ‘Transparent and Accountable Mining’. At the conference, Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry D.Sumiyabazar delivered a report on the statistical review of the mining sector for 2019.
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High-wire artist to walk over Chuluut River Canyon
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Mongolian circus actor M.Myagmarsaikhan is preparing to walk on a tightrope across the Chuluut River Canyon in Arkhangai aimag on June 25, 2020. He will be walking on 150-meter rope at height of 70 meters without a safety net or a harness.
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Ambassador of Japan pledges to increase Mongolian exports to Japan
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On January 20, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia D.Tsogtbaatar met with Japanese Ambassador to Mongolia Hiroyuki Kobayashi to congratulate him on presenting his diplomatic credentials and assuming office. 
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Finance Minister signs loan agreement with China’s Exim Bank Vice President
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On January 20, Minister of Finance Ch.Khurelbaatar met with Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of China Xie Ping in Beijing, China to exchange views on the projects being implemented in Mongolia by Chinese government soft loans.
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Government calling for public inputs on ‘Vision – 2050’ long term development policy
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. ‘Vision – 2050’ Mongolia’s long-term policy document was handed over to Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh on January 03, 2020. Involving government ministries, agencies, scholars and experts, the draft document was formulated by a sub-working group set up upon an order No. 52 by the Prime Minister and a resolution No. 65 by Head of the Cabinet Secretariat of 2019.  
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President Kh.Battulga departs for Davos, Switzerland
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga today left for Davos, Switzerland to take part in the World Economic Forum 2020. After attending the annual forum, the President of Mongolia will pay a visit to the Kingdom of Norway. 
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Workshop on actions to fight tuberculosis underway in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The first consultation workshop organized by the Global Fund Mongolia is taking place with engagement from multi-sectoral partners to discuss and frame main activities for the Global Fund (GF) Tuberculosis concept note for 2021-2023.
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Oyu Tolgoi 2019 fourth quarter production and 2020 guidance released
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Turquoise Hill, who focuses on the Oyu Tolgoi mine development in Mongolia through its 66 percent of stakes, today announced fourth quarter 2019 production for Oyu Tolgoi as well as operational and financial guidance for 2020.
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Water Agency to be established
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Parliament today adopted a bill on amendments to the Law on Water. 
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Penalties raised on livestock thefts
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On January 16, the Parliament of Mongolia backed a bill on amendments to the Criminal Code of Mongolia.
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Up to 50 percent of ballots can be recounted in 2020 Parliamentary elections
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Yesterday, January 15, General Election Commission (GEC) delivered a report on preparation of the upcoming 2020 Parliamentary Elections. 
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Education reform movement aims to change existing system in eight years
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A non-government organization ‘Education reform’ was formed to launch the education reform movement in Mongolia. 
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Erdenet Thermal Power Plant produced 324 million kw/h electricity in 2019
Orkhon /MONTSAME/. Thermal Power Plant of Erdenet Mining Corporation started electricity electricity two years ago. In 2019, the plant fulfilled its electricity supply plan by 100.1 percent, providing a total of 324 million kw/h of electricity. 
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Photo album telling 36-year history of Ulaanbaatar city launched
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A photography album ‘Ulaanbaatar - 1983’ by Japanese photographer Sugiyama Teruzo launched today, January 15 at the Mongol-Japan Center in Ulaanbaatar city. 
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Government sets out to boost agricultural exports
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At its meeting of today, Cabinet resolved to announce 2020 as a year to increase exports. 
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Prime Minister visits Bor-Undur fluorspar mine
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh is working in some aimags these days. During his working trip to Bor-Undur soum of Khentii aimag, PM U.Khurelsukh visited the mine site of Bor – Undur Mine and Ore Dressing Plant. 
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S&P Upgrades Mongolia’s Rating to ‘BB-’ with Stable Outlook 23 hours
Ulaanbaatar Signs Agreement with Korea Air Cleaning Association to Improve City’s Air Quality 23 hours
Mongolian Firefighters Equipped with 42-Meter Aerial Ladder Trucks 23 hours
Study Finds Young Mongols Value Flexible Hours, Work Environment Over Pay 23 hours
Mongolia and UK Conduct Joint Study on Cybersecurity Risks 24 hours
Mongolian Jaw Harp Artists Impress Global Audience in Japan 24 hours
Mongolia Joins FAO Effort to Improve Soil Mapping for Farmland 1 day
Embassy of Japan honors Soprano Yumi Okuyama for Bridging Japan-Mongolia Relations 1 day
Türkiye - Mongolia Ties Highlighted at 102nd Republic Anniversary Reception 1 day
The Government of Mongolia, Rio Tinto Agree to Negotiation Protocol 1 day
Government of Mongolia Starts Negotiations with Rio Tinto over Oyu Tolgoi Interest Rate 1 day
'Earth of Healing' Exhibition Celebrates Mongolia-Germany Relations 1 day
Hunnu City Power Infrastructure Nears Completion 1 day
Government Forms a Task Force to Improve Housing Access for Teachers and Doctors 2 days
Mongolian Juniors Secure Two World Titles at World Youth Draughts Championship 2 days
Mongolia Commissions 53 New Factories as Part of ‘Food Revolution’ Plan 2 days
Government Moves Forward to Revise Family Law 2 days
Mongolian Athletes Win Five Medals in Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, and Freestyle Wrestling at Asian Youth Games 2 days
President Xi in a letter commended President Khurelsukh for their recent meeting 2 days
MIAT Expands Network with New Direct Flights to Singapore 2 days
Swimmer Erkhes Enkhtur Wins Silver Medal at Asian Youth Games 3 days
UN Representatives Plant Trees on COP17 Project Site 3 days
South Korean commerce takes peak at Mongolian Brands 3 days
World Bank to Assist Mongolia in COP17 Preparations 3 days
‘Mongol Studies in Canada: Conversations Across Boundless Steppe’ Forum Held in Ottawa 3 days
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Cultural Event in Prague Showcasing National Art 4 days
Mongolia and Germany to Hold Negotiations on Development Cooperation 4 days
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Etched in Time: Where No Pattern Is Ever Repeated 4 days
Mongolian Team Wins 29 Medals at Asian Sport Stacking Championships 5 days
Ulaanbaatar Signs Public-Private Partnership Agreement for Waste-to-Energy Plant 5 days
Central Laboratory Now Able to Detect 70 Types of Heavy Metals Across Mongolia 5 days
Team Mongolia Stands 23rd at III Asian Youth Games 5 days
‘Youth in Diplomacy’ Event Organized in Commemoration of 80th Anniversary of UN 5 days
Mongolia and Jordan Hold First Political Consultative Meeting in Amman 5 days
Mongolia to Collaborate with China, South Korea and the UN to Tackle Increasing Yellow Dust Storms 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Presents MP Enkhbayar for Appointment as Minister of Justice and Home Affairs 8 days
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World Observes United Nations Day 8 days
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Foreign Ministry State Secretary Meets with UN ESCAP Deputy Executive Secretary 8 days
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Munkhnasan: ‘Total Capacity of Rangelands Has Been Exceeded’ 8 days
Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 9 days
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 9 days
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 9 days
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 9 days
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 9 days
Cabinet Expands Vocational Training Opportunities for Conscripts 9 days
East and North East Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 9 days
Over 4,500 Trees and Shrubs to Be Planted Ahead of COP17 9 days
Modern Mongolian Literature Published in Czech Language 9 days
279.9 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Statistical Business Register Database 9 days
Constitutional Court Rules Parliamentary Resolution Dismissing Prime Minister Unconstitutional 9 days
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Exports 21 Million Tons of Coal in 10 Months 10 days
Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 10 days
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 10 days
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 10 days
Parliament Discusses Petition to Establish Working Group on Increasing Salaries for Teachers and Healthcare Workers 10 days
‘Mongols – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition to Open at Rietberg Museum in Zürich 10 days
Eighth Support Pillar of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Installed 10 days
Challenges in Judicial Transparency and Media Cooperation 10 days
Advanced Technological Solutions to be Implemented in Fifth Thermal Power Plant Project 10 days
‘Donate Life’ Day Highlights Urgent Need for Brain-Dead Donor System in Mongolia 10 days
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