Highlights
Rain and wet snow expected throughout the country this week
The National Agency of Meteorology and Environment has issued a warning for strong winds in the Altai mountains as well as the Gobi and plains tomorrow on March 25. 
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71st Yokozuna Kakuryu M.Anand retires
Japan Sumo Association announced today the retirement of 71st Yokozuna Kakuryu M.Anand, a Mongolia-born Sumo wrestler.
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‘Next Astronaut’ program to pave way for training of aerospace engineers
Dudu Education Foundation is implementing ‘Next Astronaut’ subprogram within its ‘Space Camp Mongolia’ program that pave the way for the training of aerospace engineers. 
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218 new cases of COVID-19 recorded
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for March 24 reported that in the past 24 hours 12,605 people were tested at the laboratories nationwide and 218 new coronavirus cases were confirmed.
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Commemorative coin released for 40th anniversary of Mongolia’s space flight
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Mongolia’s space flight, the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) has issued a commemorative coin, ‘Space - 40 years’. 
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Educational administrators being upskilled
As part of the Proficient Educator program, a program to upskill 1,000 educational administrators got off the ground on March 23 with support from the government of the United Kingdom.  
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ADB project to expand cash grants for children in Mongolia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $73 million loan to improve social welfare support for the poor and vulnerable, especially women and children, to mitigate the socioeconomic impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Mongolia.
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1 million livestock offspring received nationwide so far
As of March 19, 1.1 million dams or 4.8 percent of the total number of dams have delivered offspring, with survival rate currently at 97 percent. 
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COVID-19: 206 new cases recorded
206 people were diagnosed with coronavirus after performing 12,326 tests nationwide in the last 24 hours.
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210 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the past 24 hours
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 210 new cases of COVID-19 detected after 10,049 tests performed nationwide in the past 24 hours. It means the highest number of cases within a day, since the first locally confirmed case was recorded.
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Over 209,000 people in Mongolia partially vaccinated against COVID-19
It was reported at today’s COVID-19 daily briefing by the Ministry of Health, a total of 209,278 people in Mongolia have received the first dose of vaccine against COIVD-19. Among them, 205,844 people in Ulaanbaatar city and 3,434 people – mine workers in Umnugobi aimag have been vaccinated. 
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Today marks 40th anniversary of Mongolia’s first space flight
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the first space flight by a Mongolian. On this day in 1981, Hero of Mongolian People’s Republic, Hero of USSR Jugderdemidiin Gurragchaa along with twice Hero of USSR, Hero of Mongolian People’s Republic, Soviet cosmonaut V.A.Dzhanibekov flew into space on the Soyuz 39 spacecraft, landing back on Earth at 7.42 pm on March 30. 
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Mongolian boxers and table tennis players qualify for Tokyo Olympics
Mongolian boxers M.Myagmarjargal and E.Tsendbaatar, who had been ranked high, qualified for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. 
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Mongolian students to study at the University of Missouri with preferential tuition fees
A Memorandum of Understanding was established between the Ministry of Education and Science and the University of Missouri-Kansas City, USA.
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Exhibition of works by Mongolian artists opens in Moscow
At the initiative of the Ministry of Culture and State Museum of Oriental Art of the Russian Federation, ‘Mongolia at the meeting point of eras’ exhibition of masterpieces of Mongolian artists opened at the Russian State Museum of Oriental Art on March 18.
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ADB Project secures $175 million in funding from the Green Climate Fund
ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA (19 March 2021) — The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $175 million in funding for an Asian Development Bank (ADB) program to support the Government of Mongolia’s efforts to improve rangeland management and reduce climate vulnerability of its rural economy.
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Mongolia’s trade policy review takes place
Mongolia’s trade policy review is being discussed by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on March 17-19.
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First training organized at newly established smart distance-learning hall
The rapid development of information technology is revolutionizing many areas, one of which is the vocational education sector. 
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By-poll in Songinokhairkhan District scheduled on October 10
During March 18 plenary session of the State Great Khural, the Mongolian Parliament, adopted an amendment to the parliamentary resolution No. 40, which re-schedules the poll day for the by-election in the 28th constituency of the 2020 parliamentary elections in Songinokhairkhan district of Ulaanbaatar city. 
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158 new cases of COVID-19 detected, total reaches 4,498
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 158 new cases of COVID-19 detected after 17,044 tests performed nationwide in the past 24 hours. It means the highest number of cases within a day, since the first locally confirmed case was recorded.
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 14 hours
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 14 hours
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 15 hours
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 17 hours
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 19 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 20 hours
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 21 hours
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 22 hours
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 1 day
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 1 day
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 1 day
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 1 day
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 1 day
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 3 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 5 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 5 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 5 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 5 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 5 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 5 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 5 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 5 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 5 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 6 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 6 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" 6 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 6 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 6 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 6 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 6 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 6 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 6 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 7 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 7 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 7 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 7 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 7 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 7 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 7 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 8 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 8 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 8 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 8 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 9 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 9 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 9 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 9 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 9 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 9 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 9 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 9 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 9 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 9 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 12 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 12 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 12 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 12 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 12 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 12 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 13 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 13 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 13 days
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