Highlights
Deputy PM virtually meets with ADB Country Director
Deputy Prime Minister Ya.Sodbaatar yesterday held a virtual meeting with ADB Country Director for Mongolia Pavit Ramachandran, exchanging views on non-refundable aid and technical assistance projects and programs that are included in partnership strategy to be co-implemented with Mongolia in 2021-2024.
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PCR Lab for COVID-19 testing opens at First Central Hospital
Molecular biology laboratory that is able to perform PCR testing has been established at the the First Central Hospital of Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar as part of the government plan to strengthen preparedness during COVID-19 pandemic. 
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First certificate of origin within Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement presented
Mongolia has joined the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement, becoming the 7th official member country. By joining the agreement, it becomes possible for domestic manufacturers to export a total of 10,667 types of products to the other six member countries, with 5-100 percent discount in taxes.
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India to supply vaccines to Mongolia
In his official letter to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mongolian Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh expressed a request to receive the COVID-19 vaccine being produced by India.
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Fodder aid delivered to aimags facing harsh winter conditions
A team led by State Secretary of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry T.Jambaltseren and Resident Representative of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Mongolia Vinod Ahuja worked in Uvurkhangai, Bayankhongor, and Gobi-Altai aimags that are facing severe winter weather on January 17-19 to deliver fodder aid. 
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Infection cases of COVID-19 decreased by 35 percent compared to last week
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD), 10 people tested positive for coronavirus after performing PCR testing on 17,646 people nationwide on January 18.
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Mongolia ranked 99th out of 189 countries in human development index
Ulaanbaatar, 19 January 2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic is the latest crisis facing the world, but unless humans release their grip on nature, it won’t be the last, according to the new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report, which includes a new experimental index, Planetary-pressure adjusted Human Development Index. 
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‘Compilation of Academician Ch.Dalai’s Works’ nine-volume set published
At the initiative of the National Council for Mongolian Studies at the Ministry of Education and Science, a nine-volume set titled ‘Compilation of the Works of Academician Dalai Chuluun’ has been published with funding support from the Ministry of Culture. 
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Revised Law on Courts aims to ensure fair judicial system
On January 15, State Great Khural, Mongolian parliament, adopted the revised Law on Courts at its plenary session. 50 members out of 52 parliament members present at the session voted in favor of approving the revised bill, which was submitted by the government in April 2020. 
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Defense Minister receives Hungarian Ambassador
On January 15, Minister of Defense G.Saikhanbayar received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Mongolia Dr. Borbala Anna Obrusánszky.
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UNFPA and Rio Tinto Mongolia to establish four PCR labs in Mongolia
Four PCR labs will be established in Mongolia as part of ‘The Building the Capacity for COVID-19 Diagnosis and Service Delivery for the Most Vulnerable in Mongolia amidst Pandemic project’, funded by Rio Tinto Mongolia with MNT1.7 billion and implemented in partnership with Oyu Tolgoi and United Nations Population Fund.
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Total cases of COVID-19 stands at 1526
At today’s press briefing on the COVID-19 situation in Mongolia, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa reported nine new cases in the country, all in Ulaanbaatar, detected after performing PCR testing on 9,115 people since yesterday, January 17.
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COVID-19: Ulaanbaatar reports 5 new cases
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on January 17, it was reported that 5 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing 15,300 people nationwide within the past 24 hours.
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MoU signed to develop SMEs, start-ups and cooperatives
The Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Z.Mendsaikhan held a virtual meeting with Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups of the Republic of Korea Park Young-sung today and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the development of SMEs, start-ups and cooperatives.
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Antibody test kit developed by Mongolian scholars ready for introduction
Mongolian scholars have developed a test kit that diagnoses antibody mediated immunity against the virus in a person infected with the coronavirus.
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Artifacts dating back to the Stone and Bronze Age discovered
Artifacts dating back to the Late Stone Age have been discovered in the territory of Tsagaan-ovoo soum, Dornod aimag. Specifically, over 700 findings have been found including bone beads, bronze knives and coins dating back  from the Late Stone Age to the New Stone Age, early Iron Age, the Bronze Age, Khunnu (Xiongnu) era and the Middle Age as well as fracture of clay vases with and without patterns, bronze arrowheads, bronze engraved decorations, iron knives and nails.
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Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary: "Economic benefits of Oyu Tolgoi to Mongolia must increase"
Solongoo Bayarsaikhan, Deputy Chief at Cabinet Secretariat yesterday, January 13, gave information on the official position of the Mongolian government on the situation surrounding the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine project. 
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Ten new cases of COVID-19 detected in Mongolia
At today’s press briefing on the COVID-19 situation, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa provided updates on the latest test results.
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4.8 magnitude quake reported again in Khankh soum
Yesterday evening or at 19:10 pm, January 13, a 4.8 magnitude quake was recorded again in Khankh soum, Khuvsgul aimag,
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Mongolia counts 67.1 million head of livestock
According to the preliminary result of the annual livestock census of 2020, heads of livestock in Mongolia totaled 67.1 million,  of which 4.1 million horses, 4.7 million cattle, 472.9 thousand camels, 30.0 million of sheep, and 27.7 million goats.
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Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 17 hours
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 17 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 18 hours
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 19 hours
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 20 hours
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 22 hours
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 22 hours
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 1 day
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 1 day
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 1 day
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 1 day
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 1 day
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 2 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 2 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 3 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 3 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 3 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 3 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 3 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 3 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 3 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 3 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 4 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 6 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 6 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 6 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 6 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 6 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 6 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 6 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 6 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 6 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 7 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 7 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" 7 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 7 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 7 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 7 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 7 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 7 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 7 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 8 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 8 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 8 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 8 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 8 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 8 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 8 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 9 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 9 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 9 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 9 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 9 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 10 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 10 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 10 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 10 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 10 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 10 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 10 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 10 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 10 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 10 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 10 days
This Week in Mongolia 10 days
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