Highlights
Total cases of COVID-19 reach 1667 in Mongolia
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases, a total of 12,703 people were involved in the PCR testing nationwide since yesterday, resulting in a detection of 11 positive cases of COVID-19 in Ulaanbaatar city today, January 27.
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"Mongolia ready to receive COVID-19 vaccines"
On January 26, the parliamentary standing committee on economy discussed an additional financing agreement between Mongolia and the International Development Association (IDA) on COVID-19 prevention, response and preparedness project in Mongolia. The draft agreement was submitted by the cabinet on January 21, 2021. 
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School classes to resume online only from February 1
The government ministry of education and science has been ensuring preparations to start the second semester of 2020/2021 academic year of general education schools nationwide from February 1, 2021, Monday in line with the school year calendar. 
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Mongolian Government urges Oyu Tolgoi Investment Agreement revision and Dubai Agreement termination
The Government of Mongolia is urging the Oyu Tolgoi project investors to revise the Oyu Tolgoi Investment Agreement signed in 2009 and terminate the Oyu Tolgoi Underground Mine Development and Financing Plan, known as ‘Dubai Agreement’, according to the statements made by Acting Minister of Justice and Home Affairs Kh.Nyambaatar and Deputy Chief of Cabinet Secretariat B.Solongoo, when they today met Member of the Parliament S.Ganbaatar, who has gone on hunger strike, demanding Oyu Tolgoi agreement termination.
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Ambassador expresses readiness to give all-round support to Gazoprovod Soyuz Vostok
Ambassador D. Davaa congratulated Yevgeny Aseev on his appointment as director of the Gazprovod Soyuz Vostok and noted that the Mongolian Embassy in Russia is ready to provide the company with all-round support.
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13 new cases of COVID-19 detected
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases, a total of 12,039 people were involved in the PCR testing since yesterday, resulting in a detection of 13 positive cases of COVID-19 in Ulaanbaatar city today, January 26.
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President invokes veto on Jurisdiction Law
Chief of Staff U.Shijir said in a statement made on January 25 that the President is invoking a line-item veto on the Law on Jurisdiction, adopted January 15th, 2021.
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Post-pandemic recovery of tourism program to be carried out
In coming four years, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism plans to focus on recovering tourism industry by reviving tourist flow in a short time after the pandemic. In doing so, it aims to boost tourism based on each regional features, increase jobs in rural areas, improve citizens’ livelihood and reduce adverse impacts on nature and environment caused by tourism.
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Capital city reports 16 new cases of COVID-19
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases, a total of 7062 people were involved in the PCR testing since yesterday, resulting in a detection of 16 positive cases of COVID-19 in Ulaanbaatar city today, January 25.
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Colder temperatures expected for the next few days
Snow and blizzards are expected in most parts of the country today on January 25, in the northern parts of western and eastern aimags as well as the northeastern parts of central aimags on January 26, in some parts of the country on January 27, and in the northern parts of western aimags and the northwestern parts of central aimags on January 29.
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Ulaanbaatar reports 16 new cases of coronavirus
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Hair and beauty salons, non-grocery stores reopen today
On January 22, 2021, Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city D.Sumiyabazar issued a decision on some additional measures to take in Ulaanbaatar city amid the ongoing heightened state of readiness to prevent from COVID-19 outbreaks. 
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19 new coronavirus cases reported, total stands at 1,611
As reported by the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) today, January 23, 19 new positive cases of coronavirus have been detected in the past 24 hours. 
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Letter on nomination for PM presented to President
Head of the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) caucus in the State Great Khural D.Togtokhsuren MP and Chairman of the Standing Committee on State Structures L.Enkh-Amgalan presented the official letter on the nomination for appointment as Prime Minister to Chief of Staff of the President’s Office U.Shijir.
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Agreement signed to establish institute for bank employees specialization
The signing ceremony of the ‘Cooperation Agreement’ was held today among the Bank of Mongolia, the Mongolian Bankers Association and the Federal Republic of Germany’s ‘Sparkasse’ bank fund.
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Batdavaa appointed as chairperson of National Statistics Office
On January 20, plenary session of the State Great Khural approved to appoint Batdavaa Batmunkh as the Chairperson of the National Statistics Office of Mongolia. 
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Eight people infected with coronavirus in the capital city
As reported by the National Center for Communicable Diseases, 8 people were diagnosed with coronavirus after performing PCR testing on 15,546 people nationwide on January 21.
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Cooperation in the field of free zones – A bilateral document between Mongolia and Turkey signed In Ankara
On January 21. 2021, Mr. Bold Ravdan, Ambassador of Mongolia to Turkey and Mrs. Gonca Yilmaz Batur, Deputy Trade Minister of Turkey signed “Memorandum of Understanding between Mongolia and the Republic of Turkey Regarding Cooperation in the Field of Free Zones” in Ankara.
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Parliament approves PM Khurelsukh's resignation
On January 21, the plenary session of the State Great Khural, the parliament of Mongolia, held a discussion and voted on the resignation of Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh. 95.2 percent of members in attendance voting in favor of his departure. 
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Prime Minister decides to resign amid public protest over COVID-19 patient's treatment
Khuresukh Ukhnaa has just announced that he will be stepping down as the Prime Minister of Mongolia. 
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 8 hours
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 9 hours
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 14 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 15 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 1 day
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 1 day
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 1 day
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 1 day
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 2 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 2 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 2 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 2 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 2 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 2 days
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 3 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 3 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 3 days
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 4 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 4 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 4 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 4 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 5 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 5 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 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 8 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 8 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 8 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 8 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 8 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 8 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" 9 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 9 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 9 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 9 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 9 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 9 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 9 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 10 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 10 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 11 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 11 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 11 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 11 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
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