Highlights
Total confirmed cases of COVID-19 reaches 1,832
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD), 18 people were diagnosed with coronavirus through PCR testing performed nationwide on February 1.
1622 days
PM gives orders to health, emergency organizations responding to COVID-19
On February 1, 2021, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene and Head of State Emergency Commission and Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan conducted a site visit to the National Emergency Management Agency, Operative staff of the State Emergency Commission and Emergency Commission of Ulaanbaatar city to get acquainted with the activities of the organizations and hear timely update surrounding the coronavirus response measures. 
1623 days
COVID-19: 35 new cases detected
Over the past day, 5,433 people were involved in a PCR testing nationwide and as a result 35 new cases of COVID-19 were detected, reported today by A. Ambaselmaa, Head of the Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases. 
1623 days
Development of new National Library building 85 percent complete
State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture G.Erdenebat, Director of the Department of Culture and Enlightenment of Ministry of Culture D.Narantsetseg, and library policy coordination analyst B.Bayaraa have visited the construction site of the National Library, checking on the preparations to move to the new library building and the library management plan. 
1623 days
Parliament adopts amendments to Banking Law
At its plenary session held on January 28, 2021, State Great Khural, parliament of Mongolia, approved amendments to the Banking Law of Mongolia. 90.9 percent of 55 members present at the meeting of the parliament’s autumn session voted in favor of the changes to the Banking Law. 
1623 days
Ministers of new cabinet appointed
Ministers of the new cabinet have been just appointed by taking the oath of office to the parliament, after Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene issued the ordinance on the appointments. The Steering Committee of the ruling Mongolian People’s Party earlier today, January 29, approved the list of nominees for cabinet ministers, who were then presented to the President and Parliament by the recently appointed Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene. 
1626 days
AquaRating certification awarded to Ulaanbaatar Water Supply, Sewerage Authority
As part of the Utility Operations Sub-activity of the Bulk Water Supply Project under the Mongolian Water Compact, operations of Ulaanbaatar Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (USUG) and Ulaanbaatar Housing and Public Utilities Authority (OSNAAUG) was evaluated by the AquaRating. It is an international assessment and benchmarking tool for utility operations developed by the International Water Association (IWA). 
1626 days
Mongolian President holds online meeting with President of European Commission
On January 28, President of Mongolia Kh. Battulga held an online meeting with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
1626 days
Law on Museum approved for the first time
Bill on Museum was approved at the regular session of the Parliament on January 28 and the law creates favourable legal environment to conserve and safeguard cultural precious items, improve quality of museum services and increase social and economic benefits of museums.
1626 days
Ulaanbaatar and Minsk cooperation to be expanded
On January 28, Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar D. Sumiyabazar met with Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Mongolia Stanislav Chepurnoy.
1626 days
Meeting held with Polish-Mongolian Parliamentary Group members
On January 27, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Poland B.Dorj had a virtual meeting with the Polish-Mongolian Parliamentary Group comprised of 12 Polish senators and deputies.
1626 days
18 new COVID-19 cases recorded
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases, 18 COVID-19 cases have been detected after tests were performed on 12,885 people nationwide on January 28. 
1626 days
Workshop on Mongolian meat export taking place
‘Analysis of the 5 top destination markets for Mongolian meat exporters’ study carried out by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was presented on January 28 at a two-day national virtual workshop.
1626 days
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene pays courtesy call on President Battulga
Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, appointed by the Parliament with majority vote on January 27th, 2021, paid a courtesy call on the President soon after he received the office.
1627 days
Parliament overrides President’s vetoes on Laws on Anti-Corruption and Courts
At its plenary session held on January 28, the State Great Khural of Mongolia rejected a line-item veto imposed by President of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa on the Law against Corruption, adopted on December 30, 2020. The proposal to reject the veto has been forwarded by the parliament’s standing committees to the parliament. 
1627 days
President gives address to plenary session of State Great Khural
At the plenary session of the State Great Khural on January 28, today, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga delivered a speech regarding the vetoes invoked.
1627 days
Two young Mongolian musicians win prestigious jazz award
Mongolian musicians E.Shuteen and Ts.Munguntovch have won first and second places respectively in the prestigious international contest for the Kurt Mass Jazz Award, which took place in Munchen, Germany on January 20-21.
1627 days
25 new cases of COVID-19 detected in the capital city
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases, 25 people tested positive for coronavirus after performing tests on 15,202 people nationwide yesterday, January 27. All these cases were confirmed in Ulaanbaatar city.
1627 days
L. Oyun-Erdene becomes 32nd Prime Minister of Mongolia
At its plenary meeting today, January 27, the Parliament has appointed L.Oyun-Erdene as 32nd Prime Minister of Mongolia, with 87.9 percent of votes.
1628 days
Project of Mongolian scientists gains international recognition
The Project titled ‘Restoration of Pastureland by Effective Usage of Wild Forage Plants based on Traditional Knowledge of Nomadic Mongolians’ developed by Mongolian scientists has been selected in an international scientific grant program and a group of Mongolian scientists have begun working together with leading Japanese scientists. 
1628 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 17 hours
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 17 hours
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 18 hours
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 19 hours
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 19 hours
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 19 hours
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 20 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 1 day
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 1 day
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 2 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 3 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 3 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 3 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 3 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 4 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 4 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 4 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 4 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 4 days
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 4 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 4 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 4 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 5 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 5 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 5 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 5 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 5 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 5 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 5 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 5 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 6 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 6 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 6 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 6 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 6 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 6 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 6 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 6 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 7 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 9 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 9 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 9 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 9 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 9 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 9 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 9 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 9 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 9 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 10 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 10 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" 10 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 10 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 10 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 10 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 10 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 10 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 10 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 11 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 11 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 11 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 11 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 11 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 11 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 12 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 12 days
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