Highlights
Online meeting held on issues regarding Sputnik-V vaccine
Yesterday, March 4, an online meeting was held on issues regarding production, use, approval and registration of Sputnik-V vaccine developed by the Russian Federation.
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Oyu Tolgoi LLC pays up MNT 649 billion Tax Act by Mongolian Tax Authority
After completing an audit of Oyu Tolgoi LLC’s 2016-2018 tax returns, the General Department of Taxation – the tax authority of Mongolia, on December 24, 2020, issued a tax claim for a total of MNT 649.4 billion (approximately US$228 million) that is due to be paid in cash to the Government of Mongolia. 
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Mongolian universities to partner with University of Havana
On March 4, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Cuba Sh.Battsetseg had a meeting with Rector of University of Havana (UH) Miriam Nicado to discuss at length the progress of plans agreed on at their previous meeting.
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Mongolia to receive 14,400 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine by March 15
On March 4, an interim committee responsible for monthly open hearing and discussion on and overseeing the implementation of the law on COVID-19 prevention and combat and reducing its negative socio-economic impact convened for a meeting at the State House. 
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PM: Government, central bank, commercial banks will together overcome economic difficulties
Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene today, March 04, held a meeting with the representatives from the banking and financial industry of the country. 
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Online voting for 2022 priority local development projects kicks off
 2022 Local Development Fund (LDF) e-voting was officially launched on March 1, 2021 to continue until April 1, 2021 through SmartUB mobile application. 
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13,200 people in Mongolia have had first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
At today’s COVID-19 press briefing organized by the Ministry of Health, O.Dashpagma, Director of the Vaccination Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases reported that since February 23, when the vaccination drive kicked off in Mongolia, a total of around 13, 200 people have received the first dose of AztraZeneca vaccine against coronavirus until today, March 04.  
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New PCR test kit developed by Mongolian scientists shows 100 percent accuracy
Scientists of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) have developed a new PCR test kit to detect antibodies against SARS-Cov-2 in a saliva sample and are now ready to introduce into use.
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Two COVID-19 cases recorded in Zavkhan aimag
44 new cases of COVID-19 - 42 in Ulaanbaatar city and two in Zavkhan aimag - were detected after performing 19,507 tests nationwide in the last 24 hours.
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Plans afoot to reopen Buyant-Ukhaa border crossing in May
At a regular meeting of the Cabinet on March 1, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene issued a directive to make preparations to resume international flights at Buyant-Ukhaa airport from May 1, 2021.
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Staple food supply remains stable amid pandemic
An operative team headed by the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry in charge of food supply management is working to maintain stable supply of staple foods. 
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25 million dams expected to deliver offspring nationwide
According to the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, 25 million heads of dams are expected to deliver offspring nationwide.
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Agaar Neg: Air pollution knowledge platform launched
On March 2, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) and Ulaanbaatar City Municipality, in collaboration with UNICEF Mongolia and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), launched the knowledge management platform on air pollution, Agaar Neg (www.agaarneg.mn).
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32 new COVID-19 cases reported
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on March 3, it was reported that 32 new cases were detected in Mongolia after conducting 17,592 tests nationwide within the past 24 hours.
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Government to support agricultural industry with MNT 500 billion of loans
With a view to alleviate the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and population health, the government of Mongolia has approved MNT 10 trillion comprehensive plan for economic recovery and health protection. 
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Preparations underway to reopen borders
On March 1, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan held a meeting with the working group in charge of conducting risk assessments on infection control, safety, and possible risks at border checkpoints. 
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9,531 people in Mongolia have had first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
At today’s COVID-19 press briefing organized by the Ministry of Health, O.Dashpagma, Director of the Vaccination Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases reported that since February 23, when the vaccination drive kicked off in Mongolia, a total of 9,531 people have had received their first dose of AztraZeneca vaccine against coronavirus.  
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Extended meeting held between Agriculture Ministry and FAO
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry (MoFALI) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held an extended meeting on March 1 to discuss cooperation. 
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48 new cases of COVID-19 detected, total reaches 3,000
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 48 new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Mongolia after conducting 13,108 tests in the past 24 hours. No new infections were reported in other aimags.
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Culinary tourism to be promoted
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism is focusing on making necessary preparations to improve tourism capacity during the pandemic, which has halted tourist arrivals.
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 11 hours
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 11 hours
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 12 hours
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 14 hours
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 16 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 17 hours
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 18 hours
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 19 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 2 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 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 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 12 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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