Highlights
Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum Meeting kicks off
The 29th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-29) is taking place virtually on December 13-15 under the theme ‘The role of parliaments in strengthening resilience in the post-Covid-19 era’.
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Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill Resources send official letter to Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene, agreeing Government’s proposals and demand
On December 13, Rio Tinto and Turquoise Hill Resources sent an official letter addressed to Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene, agreeing the proposals and demands of the Government’s working group and confirming to write off Mongolia's USD 2.3 billion debt for its share (34 percent) in the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project, 
1302 days
'Hunnu Air' conducts direct flight to Ulan-Ude
The Russian Federation has resumed its air service with some countries including  Mongolia starting December 1.  Following the decision, 'Hunnu Air' airline of Mongolia has launched its flights to Ulan-Ude city of Russian Buryatia Republic.
1303 days
G.Bolor-Erdene becomes world champion for the fifth time
Mongolian athlete G.Bolor-Erdene won the gold medal in men’s 65 kg at the World Para Taekwondo Championships taking place in Turkey.
1303 days
Council of professional associations established
The Council of professional associations has been officially established under the Authority for Fair Competition and Consumer Protection (AFCCP) of Mongolia.
1303 days
Mongolia records lowest daily number of COVID-19 cases in 9 months
The Ministry of Health reported today that 94 СOVID-19 infections and three deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours.  This is the lowest daily number of cases recorded in Mongolia since March. 
1303 days
Structural changes to be made to khoroos in capital city
On December 10, the Presidium of the Citizens’ Representative Khural of the Capital City discussed the changes to be made to the organizational structure of khoroos in the capital city.
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Boxer M.Namuun wins World Cup of Petroleum Countries
Mongolian female boxers have won three medals at XVIII World Cup of Petroleum Countries, which took place on December between 6 and 11 in Nizhnevartovsk, Russia.
1303 days
ADB concludes consultations on future operational priorities with all provinces
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has completed provincial-level consultations as part of the 30th anniversary of Mongolia-ADB partnership with a fifth event covering the western provinces.
1306 days
New method of cooperation needed for business owners in Mongolia
Domestic companies and entities will soon be faced with major hurdles, such as necessary technological updates and inflation during the pandemic. In order to save their businesses, business owners have to follow the new standard way of operations and work together to overcome the new challenges, highlighted the participants of the ‘Executive Summit 2021’ event that took place on December 7.
1306 days
COVID-19: 286 new cases, two deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported that 286 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 149 cases were confirmed in Ulaanbaatar city, with 137 cases in rural regions.
1306 days
Accession to Green Card System discussed
Representatives of the Ministry of Road and Transport Development led by State Secretary S.Batbold held a meeting with the Council of Bureaux to discuss Mongolia’s planned accession to the Green Card System.
1306 days
Meeting held on 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
When the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics less than two months away, scheduled to begin Friday, February 4, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia, and Director of the China Cultural Center in Ulaanbaatar Chen Shuang met with Secretary General of the Mongolian National Olympic Committee E.Badar-Uugan at the Embassy of China.
1306 days
Mobile X-ray machine handed over
Swiss Cooperation in Mongolia today has handed over six mobile X-Ray machines to Mongolia as part of its humanitarian assistance to support Mongolia’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
1307 days
Restoration works required for 140 historical buildings in Ulaanbaatar
Researchers highlighted that it has become necessary to restore historical buildings during a discussion held on December 8. The Choijin Lama Temple Museum organized a discussion under the topic, ‘Current state of restoration for historical buildings, and its future’ at the Museum of Chinggis Khaan in aims of accelerating the studies being carried out on restoring historical buildings, discussing the policies implemented on the buildings’ restoration and making an assessment, and promoting historical heritage and its current state.
1307 days
Working group of Mongolia-China Intergovernmental Commission holds meeting
On December 8, the working group of the Mongolia-China Intergovernmental Commission for Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation held a virtual meeting.
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National forum against corruption takes place
The National Forum Against Corruption-2021 is taking place today on December 8. The UN General Assembly announced December 9 to be annually observed as International Anti-Corruption Day. For this year, the day will be marked under the motto, “Your right, your role: Say no to Corruption”.
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Nationwide livestock census begins
Annual nationwide livestock census of this year is ongoing. Year-end census of livestock is being organized on December between 7 and 17.
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New automotive assembly factory opens
A section of the first Blockchain Automotive Factory of Mongolia has opened on December 6.
1308 days
IM S.Jambaljamts wins Individual General Classification by time at Tour of Thailand
On December 6, IM S.Jambaljamts won the Individual General Classification by time at the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhon's Cup Tour of Thailand, making a historic achievement for the Mongolian cycling scene.
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President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 2 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 3 hours
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 4 hours
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 5 hours
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 22 hours
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 22 hours
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 22 hours
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 22 hours
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 23 hours
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 1 day
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 1 day
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 1 day
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 1 day
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 4 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 4 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 4 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 4 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 4 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 4 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 4 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 4 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 4 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 5 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 5 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 5 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 5 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 5 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 5 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 5 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 5 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 5 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 6 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 6 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 6 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 6 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 6 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 6 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 6 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 7 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 7 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 7 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 7 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 7 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 8 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 8 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 8 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 8 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 8 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 8 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 8 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 8 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 8 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 8 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 11 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 11 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 11 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 11 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 11 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 12 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 12 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 12 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 12 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 12 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 12 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 12 days
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