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2025-08-18 08:43:19
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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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 3 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 3 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 3 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 3 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 3 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 3 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 3 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 3 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 3 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 3 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 4 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 4 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 4 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 4 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 4 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 5 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 5 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 5 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 5 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 5 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 5 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 5 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 5 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 5 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 5 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 6 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 6 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 6 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 6 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 6 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 6 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 7 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 7 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 7 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 7 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 7 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 7 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 7 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 10 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 10 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 10 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 10 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 10 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 10 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 10 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 10 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 11 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 11 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 11 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 11 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 11 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 11 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 11 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 12 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 12 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 12 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 12 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 12 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 12 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 13 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 13 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 13 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 13 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 13 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 13 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 13 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 13 days
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