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Highlights
Podcast contest organized among Mongolian and Chilean youth
In celebration of the 50thanniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Republic of Chile, the embassies of the two countries co-organized a podcast contest on ‘My imagination about Mongolia’ and ‘My imagination about Chile’ and the winners have been selected.
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Online meeting held between Mongolian and Indonesian Foreign Ministries
An online meeting between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Republic of Indonesia was held on January 19.
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Railway construction in western and eastern region to be intensified
At its regular meeting on January 19, the Cabinet instructed 'Mongolian Railway' state-owned shareholding company to carry out the construction work of the western and eastern cross-country railways under the build-transfer-operate type of concession contract, reports Minister of Road and Transport L.Khaltar.
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Procurements for projects scheduled to begin in 2022 to be sped up
At the Cabinet’s regular meeting on January 19, Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan gave a progress report on the government procurements for projects and actions scheduled to begin in 2022 with state budget funding.
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SEC operative staff convenes
The Operative Staff of the State Emergency Commission (SEC) held a meeting and heard a report on the pandemic situation from health authorities. 
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Autumn session of State Great Khural closes
2021 autumn session of the State Great Khural, the unicameral legislature of Mongolia, closed on January 18.
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Parliament adopts Bill to ratify Amendment to the Montreal Protocol
At its plenary meeting yesterday, January 18, the Mongolian Parliament approved a Bill on ratifying the Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
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Employment support loan continue to be issued
The Ministry of Finance has announced that it will continue to provide soft loans to support jobs this year in the framework of the ‘MNT 10 trillion Comprehensive Plan for Health Protection and Economic Recovery’.
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COVID-19: 3,088 cases reported nationwide
The Ministry of Health reported that 3,088 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 1,708 cases were reported in Ulaanbaatar city, with 1380 cases in rural aimags.
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Minister of Environment and Tourism appointed
Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene has issued an ordinance on appointing B.Bat-Erdene as the Cabinet member and Minister of Environment and Tourism.
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Parliament endorses appointment of new ambassadors
At its plenary meeting today, the State Great Khural (Parliament) discussed the President's proposal to recall and appointment of ambassadors of Mongolia abroad.
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Licenses no longer required to conduct 74 types of services
Calls from citizens seeking inquiries and information related to 74 types of services accounted for 27.5 percent of the calls to the 1800-1200 Call Center of the Capital city.
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Status of German-Mongolian Institute for Resource and Technology discussed
Minister of Education and Science L.Enkh-Amgalan held a meeting with Regina Rutenberg, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Mongolia.
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6.0 magnitude earthquake recorded in Gobi-Altai aimag
The Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics has reported that a strong earthquake occurred in Gobi-Altai aimag. More specifically, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake was detected at a depth of 10 km. The quake was recorded 46 km to the northeast of Altai soum, Gobi-Altai aimag at 11.04 pm on January 17.
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International freight to be transported by drivers with trucks that meet Euro standards
Headed by Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan, the working group in charge of enhancing the operations of border checkpoints held a virtual meeting on January 13. During the meeting, members of the working group reported on the progress of works to import freight in containers through the Zamiin-Uud border checkpoint.
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This year marks 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Japan
The 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Japan falls on February 24, 2022. The two countries established diplomatic relations in 1952.
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Officials of Ministry of Environment and Tourism dismissed
At an irregular meeting of the Cabinet today on January 17, certain measures were taken against officials that were deemed to have an irresponsible approach to their respective duties.
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Bill on establishing Khushig Valley Free Economic Zone presented
On January 14, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan presented a bill to Speaker G.Zandanshatar on a resolution for establishing a Free Economic Zone at Khushig Valley.
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Mongolia and EU to establish Memorandum on cooperation in forest management
Minister of Environment and Tourism N.Urtnasan held a meeting with Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union to Mongolia Axelle Nicaise.
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The HU to perform at Coachella-2022
World’s one of the most famous music festivals – Coachella will be held on April 15-17 and 22-24 in California, the United States.
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Prime Minister of India Welcomes President of Mongolia 15 hours
Finance Ministry and European Investment Bank to Sign EUR1 Billion Cooperation Agreement 15 hours
Central Bank Discusses Future of Digital Payments in Mongolia 15 hours
Caritas Czech Republic Hands Over 20 Years of Project Records to General Authority for Archives of Mongolia 15 hours
Hay and Forage Production Surges in 2025 Harvest Season 20 hours
Mongolian Men’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for 2026 World Championships 20 hours
Winter Preparations for 2025-2026 Underway 21 hours
President of Mongolia Arrives in India for State Visit 22 hours
Standing Committee Members Meets Czech Senate Deputy Speaker Jitka Seitlová 22 hours
Indian External Affairs Minister Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 22 hours
Artist Zolbootuguldur Orgil Guiding Audience Through Mysterious Realm of Endurance 22 hours
Sludge Processing Plant Construction Set to Begin Next Year in Ulaanbaatar 22 hours
Winter Preparation 93 Percent Complete in Ulaanbaatar 22 hours
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers to Compete in 'London Basho 2025' 1 day
President Khurelsukh’s Visit Marks 70 Years of Mongolia-India Diplomatic Relations 1 day
World Conservation Congress Taking Place in Abu Dhabi 1 day
First Mongolian Conference of Young Scientists Announced 1 day
Information Provided to Mongolians Living and Working in Austria 1 day
Burentugs Purev Wins Bayangol District’s 60th Anniversary Wrestling Tournament 1 day
‘Truth’ Photography Exhibition Shows Historical Facts 1 day
New Judges Elected at Mongolia’s Judicial General Council Third Session 1 day
Semi-Coke Fuel Plant to Be Built at Baganuur Coal Mine 1 day
PM Urged Officials to Focus on Duties and Prevent Weather Hardships Instead of Political Disputes 1 day
Experience Energy, Memories at ‘40 GHz’ Exhibition 1 day
Mongolian Wrestlers Win Eight Medals at World Championships 1 day
'Because I Am a Girl' Conference Marks International Day in Mongolia 1 day
Mongolia’s First International Standard Approved 1 day
Mayor Nyambaatar: Enterprises Must Fulfill Obligations Under the Law on Water of Mongolia 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
State Secretary of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia Meets FAO Director-General 4 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to India 5 days
Over 14,000 Earthquakes Recorded in Mongolia in First Ten Months of 2025 5 days
Mongolian Team to Compete in Upcoming Season of Netflix’s ‘Physical: 100’ 5 days
“Uushgi” Brand Named Best Startup Project in Western Mongolia 5 days
Chairman of Mongolian-Cuban Parliamentary Group Meets Cuban Ambassador 5 days
Passenger and Freight Vehicle Imports Decline 5 days
UWW Women in Wrestling Global Forum 2025 Held in Mongolia 5 days
Erdenes Mongol Joins Kharkhorum City in Development and Tree Planting Effort 5 days
Mongolian Film Projects to Participate in 2026 Berlinale European Film Market 5 days
Emeelt Eco Industrial Park to Develop in Eastern and Western Zones 5 days
‘The Wolves Always Come at Night’ Chronicles Mongolian Nomadic Life, Nominated for 2026 Academy Awards 5 days
Mongolia’s Judiciary Gathers to Elect New General Council Members 5 days
Khomyn Tal National Park Recognized as Mongolia’s 12th UNESCO Biosphere Reserve 5 days
Emergency Management Agency Receives New Equipment to Enhance Disaster Response Capacity 5 days
Procurement and Construction of Premium New Distribution Center 5 days
‘Colors of Three Eras’ Special Exhibition Opens 6 days
Mongolia Highlights Social Development Priorities at UN General Assembly 6 days
30 Kilometers of Rainwater Drainage Pipelines to Be Installed in 2026 6 days
Advised to Manage Strategic Mineral Resources Prudently 6 days
Contract Signed for Housing Project of 1,800 Families in Khanyn Material 6 days
100.9 Kilometers of Roads Upgraded in Ulaanbaatar This Year 6 days
Prime Minister Orders Research on Possibilities of Increasing Teachers’ Salaries to MNT 3.5 Million 6 days
Ts. Batbaatar: ‘We Strive to Preserve and Develop Traditional Values of Photography’ 6 days
Parliamentary Committee Reviews Mongolia’s Response to Desertification and Water Security 6 days
Ulaanbaatar to Supply 170,000 Households with Semi-Coke Briquettes 6 days
Developing New Initiatives, Advancing Regional Cooperation 6 days
President Khurelsukh Presents State Orders and Medals to Mongolian Peacekeepers 7 days
Bogd Khaan’s Winter Palace Set for Restoration with Indian Support 7 days
Two Mongolian Directors Selected for Asia's 'Next Masters Support Program' 7 days
Gan-Orkhon Wins Gold at Asian Heyball Championship 7 days
Government Launches Online Drug Price Database to Curb Price Inflation 7 days
Mongolia, Singapore to Elevate Cooperation on Climate Action 7 days
World Bank: ‘East Asia and Pacific Regional Growth to Decline to 4.3 Percent’ 7 days
Experiencing ‘Beautiful Four Seasons’ Through Art 7 days
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, District Governors Discuss 2026 Budget and Development Projects 7 days
Eight Hundred iPads Hand Over to 28 Secondary Schools 7 days
Mountaineer Zolbookhuu Summits Mount Manaslu 7 days
Governor of the Bank of Mongolia Named Among Top Central Bank Leaders 7 days
Emergency Commission Calls for Budget Approval for Severe Winter Preparation in Western Aimags 7 days
NTORC to Cooperate with University of ‘Tsukuba’ 8 days
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