Highlights
169 new COVID-19 cases registered, total reaches 3,833
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for March 12, Saturday, reported that a total of 169 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in the past 24 hours. Some 19,318 COVID-19 PCR tests were carried out at laboratories in health clinics of Ulaanbaatar city and rural aimags. 
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Mongolia welcomes first batch of COVID-19 vaccines via COVAX Facility
On March 12, Mongolia received 14,400 doses of AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccines via the COVAX Facility, a partnership between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. 
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Prime Minister works at Ministry of Defense
On March 12, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene worked at the Ministry of Defense to become acquainted with the operational of the government ministry and innovations and military technologies being introduced in the country’s army and defense sector. 
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Strong winds and blizzards expected over the weekend
Snowfall and blizzards are expected over the weekends, with a drop in temperatures. 
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103 new cases of COVID-19 reported
103 people were detected with coronavirus through PRC tests carried out on 19,341 people nationwide in the past 24 hours.
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Feasibility study for gas pipeline across Mongolia to be ready by third quarter
On March 11, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of a working group in charge of the gas pipeline project S.Amarsaikhan held a meeting with delegates led by Deputy Chairman of the Management Committee and Member of the Board of Directors of Russia’s Gazprom Vitaly Markelov. 
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Local governors and chairs of local councils convene for two-day meeting
On March 11, a conference of the chairs of the Citizens Representative Khurals and governors of aimags and Ulaanbaatar city was launched at the State House in Ulaanbaatar. 
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First-ever Mongolia-EU Political Dialogue takes place
Mongolia and the European Union held their first annual political dialogue on March 10 in an online format. Representing Mongolia, B. Munkhjin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs chaired the dialogue.
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Mongolian yak fiber begins to be put on the global market
Through the Green Gold-Livestock Health Project funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the distinct qualities of Mongolia’s nomadic livestock products have been digitally certified. The measure is aimed to improve the competitiveness of the products in foreign and domestic markets by enhancing the processing of livestock commodities. 
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L.Odgerel to officiate at Olympic weightlifting
L.Odgerel has been chosen to officiate at weightlifting at the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Thus, she became the first female referee in the history of Mongolian sports to officiate at Olympic weightlifting event..
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Exchange of notes on new project signed
Yesterday, March 10, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mongolia Hiroyuki Kobayashi and the UNICEF Representative Alex Heikens signed an Exchange of Notes on the ‘COVID-19 pandemic and Public Health Emergency Capacity Building Project’ to be implemented in Mongolia through the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) under a grant from the Government of Japan.  
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Mongolia reports 80 new cases and one coronavirus-related death
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 80 new cases of COVID-19 were detected after 21,585 tests performed in the past 24 hours nationwide.  
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Chinggis Khaan International Airport prepares to open July 1
At its regular meeting held on March 10, the cabinet reviewed preparations to the resume of air borders of the country. 
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Erdenes-Tavantolgoi JSC introduces business growth plan for coming years
Gankhuyag Battulga, CEO of Erdenes-Tavantolgoi JSC today, March 10, delivered a press briefing to give update on some timely issues. 
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Deputy PM and City Governor get the first dose of Sinopharm vaccine
Governor of the Capital City D.Sumiyabazar reports that he got inoculated with the first dose of Sinopharm vaccine against coronavirus along with Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan today morning at the State Central Second Hospital.
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109 new cases of COVID-19 recorded
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 109 new cases of COVID-19 were detected after 11,170 tests performed in the past 24 hours nationwide.
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Construction of new museum buildings progressing
J.Munkhbat, Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Culture, Science and Sports, and members of the Standing Committee got acquainted with the activities and cultural development of the Ministry of Culture on March 9.
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MNT 2 trillion loan program for SMEs starts
With the aim of encouraging businesses run by individuals and entities and keeping jobs, the Government has launched MNT 2 trillion loan program.
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Baby camel wool versus goat cashmere: Which is really better?
Mongolia, with over 65 million head of livestock freely grazing on natural rangelands, has much to offer to the world’s consumers when it comes to eco-friendly products of animal origin. Besides goat cashmere, Mongolia has the potential to offer other high quality natural fibres to the market, such as camel wool, yak down, and sheep wool. As part of its goal to support eco-friendly production, thereby ensuring sustainable rangeland management and increasing the income of herder families, the Green Gold Project of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in Mongolia has been working to improve the value of yak down and camel wool over the last decade.
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Government to support private sector to import vaccines against COVID-19
Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan has held a meeting with representatives from national pharmaceutical supplier companies, such as Monos Trade, Mongol Em Impex Concern and Ach Ur. 
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Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 8 hours
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 17 hours
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 18 hours
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 19 hours
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 1 day
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 1 day
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 1 day
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 1 day
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 1 day
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 1 day
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 3 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 3 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 3 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 3 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 3 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 3 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 3 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 3 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 4 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 4 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 4 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 4 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 4 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 4 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 4 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 4 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 5 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 7 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 7 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 7 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 7 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 7 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 7 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 7 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 7 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 7 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 8 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 8 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" 8 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 8 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 8 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 8 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 8 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 8 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 8 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 9 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 9 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 9 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 9 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 9 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 9 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 9 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 10 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 10 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 10 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 10 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 10 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 11 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 11 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 11 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 11 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 11 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 11 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 11 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 11 days
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