Highlights
Mongolian Olympic athletes begin training in Beijing
Mongolian athletes, who headed to China yesterday to compete in the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, have settled in the Olympic Village and started their training today, February 1.
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Mongolia’s exports to increase with extension and renewal works at China’s Erlian border checkpoint
On January 27, Head of ‘Ulaanbaatar Railway’ JSC Kh.Kherlen was informed by the side of China that works to extend and renew the Erlian border checkpoint and the Erlian-Jinin autoroad will be launched after the Lunar New Year.
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Mongolian judo athletes grab three bronze medals from Portugal Grand Prix
The 2022 IJF World Judo Tour kicked off with the Portugal Grand Prix, which took place in Almada, Portugal from January 28 to 30.
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52.4 percent of capital city citizens vaccinated with third dose
A total of 873 citizens were involved in COVID-19 vaccinations in the capital city yesterday on January 31. Specifically, 31 people received their first shots of COVID-19 vaccine, while 46 people got their second shots and 400 people were vaccinated with the third dose. In addition, 396 people have received fourth vaccine dose.
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Law on raising pensions of elderly approved
During today’s session of the State Great Khural, the amendments to 2022 state budget was approved.
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“Gobi Desert can be an advantage for space studies”
On January 29, Minister of Environment and Tourism B.Bat-Erdene held a meeting with ‘MARS V’ project team members.
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Central bank raises its policy rate
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Mongolia a held scheduled meeting on January 28th, 2022. Taking into consideration current state of the economy and financial markets as well as outlook and risks to the domestic and foreign economic environments, the MPC decided to raise its policy rate by 0.5 percentage point to reach 6.5 percent. 
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Mongolian boxers win 12 medals
Mongolian boxers won 12 medals in total /2 gold, 2 silver and 8 bronze medals/ at ASBC Asian U22 Boxing Championships held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on January 20-29, 2022.
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COVID-19: 1206 new cases, two deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported today, January 31 that 1,206 СOVID-19 cases were recorded in the last 24 hours. In detail, 648 cases were reported in Ulaanbaatar city, with 558 cases in 21 provinces.
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Mongolian, Chinese Foreign Ministers hold telephone conversation
Today, January 28, Minister for Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg had a telephone conversation with China’s State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi on the upcoming working visit of the Mongolian Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene to the Republic of China and the process of preparations to participate in the opening ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
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Preparations underway to open Tavantolgoi-Zuunbayan railroad in March
The test ride for the 416.1 km-long railroad en route Tavantolgoi - Zuunbayan is planned to be launched on March 15 this year, informed CEO of ‘Mongolian Railway’ State-owned Joint Stock Company O.Batnasan during the working visit of Minister of Road and Transport L.Khaltar at the company. 
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Irregular session of the parliament opens to discuss amendment to State Budget 2022
State Great Khural (Parliament of Mongolia) opened its irregular session today on January 28 to discuss amendments to State Budget 2022. 
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EU project on supporting foreign trade to continue to be implemented
The European Union funded ‘Trade Related Assistance for Mongolia’ (EU TRAM) project will continue to be implemented, informed project leader, trade expert George Myrogiannis during a meeting held with officials of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI). 
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Discussion held on climate change adaptation
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism Development, Ministry of Economy and Development, Ministry of Finance, and the Asian Development are collaborating on the ‘Improved Decision-Making for Climate Resilient Development in Asia and the Pacific’ technical assistance project.
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Mongolia, Chile hold second inter-ministerial consultative meeting
The Second Consultative Meeting between the ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Republic of Chile was held virtually on January 27.  
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China Matters presents ‘Zhongshan Efficiency’
 What is ‘Zhongshan Efficiency’? In Zhongshan City of Guangdong Province, it takes only five minutes to change the legal representative on a business license. It takes only 10 minutes for the government to solve problems for enterprises on a breakfast meeting. It takes only 15 minutes for an enterprise to obtain all licenses required for construction.
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MoU signed to develop the best workforce
The Ministry of Education and Science and the China Campus Network (CCN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the development of the best workforce to order.
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Renewed Fulbright Program Agreement opens opportunity to more Mongolians
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On January 27, the United States and Mongolia reaffirmed their shared commitment to providing high quality educational opportunities for Mongolian students and to building lasting linkages between U.S. and Mongolian institutions by signing the renewed Bi-national Fulbright Foreign Student Program agreement.
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Agreement established on supplying power for Oyu Tolgoi’s mining operations
On January 26, the agreement on supplying power for Oyu Tolgoi’s mining operations from the country’s central power grid was established between the ‘National Power Transmission Grid’, ‘Southern Region Electricity Distribution Network’ state-owned joint stock company, ‘National Dispatching Center’, and ‘Oyu Tolgoi’ LLC. 
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Copper concentration export through Zamiin-Uud resumes
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported that the export of copper concentration through Zamiin-Uud border checkpoint is resuming today.
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President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Pays State Visit to the Republic of India 11 hours
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Concludes State Visit to India 11 hours
Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 13 hours
President of Mongolia Confers State Decorations on Indian Citizens 13 hours
Cabinet Reviews Preparations for 2025–2026 Winter and Spring 13 hours
President of Mongolia Receives Speaker of India’s Lower House Om Birla 13 hours
Government Endorses Bill on Cooperation with Kazakhstan in Pension Matters 16 hours
Two Young Mongolian Monks Return Home from Nepal’s ‘Nyanang Phelgyeling’ Monastery 16 hours
Funding Resolved for Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley Branch Railway Project 16 hours
Mongolia and India Deepen Energy and Mining Cooperation During Presidential Visit 17 hours
Mongolia Joins International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement 18 hours
Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public Online School 1 day
Mongolia to Join International Snow Leopard Trust 1 day
‘Transformation’ Exhibition Opens in Portugal 1 day
Mongolian Computational Mathematics Gains Global Recognition Through Springer Nature 1 day
Mongolia Plans to Decrease Tuberculosis Deaths by Five Percent 1 day
Javkhlan Bold: MNT 831 Billion Needed to Raise Salaries and Pensions of Teachers, Doctors, and Pensioners 1 day
Social Issues of Capital City Governor’s Office Employees to Be Addressed 1 day
Mongolian Women’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for World Championships After Eight-Year Break 1 day
Trade and Development Bank Co-Organizes the “European Union – Mongolia Business and Investment Forum” 1 day
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Lays Wreath at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial 1 day
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets President Droupadi Murmu 1 day
Standing Committee on Budget Reviews Independent Oversight of State Finances 1 day
EIB Global Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mongolia to Unlock Up To EUR 1 billion for Clean Energy Transition 1 day
Mongolia Sees Increase in Newborn Livestock Survival 1 day
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Holds Official Talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi 1 day
Mongolia and India Sign Documents for Broader Cooperation 1 day
Artists from Khuvsgul Aimag Showcase Mongolian Cultural Heritage in South Korea 1 day
Prime Minister of India Welcomes President of Mongolia 2 days
Finance Ministry and European Investment Bank to Sign EUR1 Billion Cooperation Agreement 2 days
Central Bank Discusses Future of Digital Payments in Mongolia 2 days
Caritas Czech Republic Hands Over 20 Years of Project Records to General Authority for Archives of Mongolia 2 days
Hay and Forage Production Surges in 2025 Harvest Season 3 days
Mongolian Men’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for 2026 World Championships 3 days
Winter Preparations for 2025-2026 Underway 3 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in India for State Visit 3 days
Standing Committee Members Meets Czech Senate Deputy Speaker Jitka Seitlová 3 days
Indian External Affairs Minister Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 3 days
Artist Zolbootuguldur Orgil Guiding Audience Through Mysterious Realm of Endurance 3 days
Sludge Processing Plant Construction Set to Begin Next Year in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Winter Preparation 93 Percent Complete in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers to Compete in 'London Basho 2025' 3 days
President Khurelsukh’s Visit Marks 70 Years of Mongolia-India Diplomatic Relations 3 days
World Conservation Congress Taking Place in Abu Dhabi 3 days
First Mongolian Conference of Young Scientists Announced 4 days
Information Provided to Mongolians Living and Working in Austria 4 days
Burentugs Purev Wins Bayangol District’s 60th Anniversary Wrestling Tournament 4 days
‘Truth’ Photography Exhibition Shows Historical Facts 4 days
New Judges Elected at Mongolia’s Judicial General Council Third Session 4 days
Semi-Coke Fuel Plant to Be Built at Baganuur Coal Mine 4 days
PM Urged Officials to Focus on Duties and Prevent Weather Hardships Instead of Political Disputes 4 days
Experience Energy, Memories at ‘40 GHz’ Exhibition 4 days
Mongolian Wrestlers Win Eight Medals at World Championships 4 days
'Because I Am a Girl' Conference Marks International Day in Mongolia 4 days
Mongolia’s First International Standard Approved 4 days
Mayor Nyambaatar: Enterprises Must Fulfill Obligations Under the Law on Water of Mongolia 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
State Secretary of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia Meets FAO Director-General 5 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to India 6 days
Over 14,000 Earthquakes Recorded in Mongolia in First Ten Months of 2025 6 days
Mongolian Team to Compete in Upcoming Season of Netflix’s ‘Physical: 100’ 6 days
“Uushgi” Brand Named Best Startup Project in Western Mongolia 6 days
Chairman of Mongolian-Cuban Parliamentary Group Meets Cuban Ambassador 6 days
Passenger and Freight Vehicle Imports Decline 7 days
UWW Women in Wrestling Global Forum 2025 Held in Mongolia 7 days
Erdenes Mongol Joins Kharkhorum City in Development and Tree Planting Effort 7 days
Mongolian Film Projects to Participate in 2026 Berlinale European Film Market 7 days
Emeelt Eco Industrial Park to Develop in Eastern and Western Zones 7 days
‘The Wolves Always Come at Night’ Chronicles Mongolian Nomadic Life, Nominated for 2026 Academy Awards 7 days
Mongolia’s Judiciary Gathers to Elect New General Council Members 7 days
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