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Speaker acquainted with implementation of one-time repayment of pension-secured loans
On January 7, Speaker G.Zandanshatar received Governor of the Bank of Mongolia B.Lkhagvasuren, and CEO of Erdenes Silver Resource T.Munkhbayar on the implementation of the law on a full and one-time repayment of all pension-secured loans. 
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Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement enters into force in Mongolia
Mongolia acceded to the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) last year as its seventh member and the agreement entered into force on January 1.
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33 new cases of COVID-19 detected, total reaches 1395
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 33 new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Mongolia after 14225 tests performed nationwide yesterday.
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Mongolia’s best archeological discoveries of 2020 named
 ‘Mongolian Archaeology’ annual meeting of the Association of the Mongolian Archaeologists was held on December 29 via teleconferencing. 
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COVID-19: 13 new cases confirmed in Ulaanbaatar
“Thirteen new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Mongolia, all in Ulaanbaatar, after involving 12,200 people in PCR testing nationwide yesterday, January 6,” reported A.Ambaselmaa, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD, today.  
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Trucks carrying fodder depart to aimags in severe wintering condition
he first convoy of trucks to deliver 1,200 tons of livestock fodder to over 45 thousand herder households in the aimags affected by severe winter and in transhumant areas has departed from Ulaanbaatar today. The Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh thanked the drivers who will distribute assistance to the herders.
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Mongolia-India Business Forum takes place
In collaboration with the Embassy of India, the Mongolian-Indian Business Council is organizing a virtual business forum.
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COVID-19: 41 new cases detected, total reaches 1349
At today’s daily briefing of the Ministry of Health, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa reported that 41 new cases of COVID-19 detected in Ulaanbaatar city after involving 16377 people in PCR testing.
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Hay and fodder to be delivered to five aimags in severe wintering condition
According to the National Agency of Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry (MFALI), the wintering condition has worsened in Gobi-Altai, Umnugobi, Dundgobi, Uvurkhangai and Bayankhongor aimags. In considering the situations, the MFALI has decided to deliver hay and fodder to herders of these aimags within this month.
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Blizzard warning issued for most parts of the country
The National Agency of Meteorology and Environment has issued a warning for blizzards in the eastern parts of western aimags, and in most parts of central and eastern aimags today on January 5, and in the eastern region tomorrow on January 6. 
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COVID-19 cases in the capital city reach 491
At today’s daily briefing of the Ministry of Health on the latest update on the COVID-19 situation in Mongolia, A.Ambaselmaa, a Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD), has reported that the coronavirus was detected in 22 people, all in Ulaanbaatar city, after testing 11,581 people nationwide within the past 24 hours. 
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Simple solutions campaign starts to call ger district residents to insulate their houses with materials at hand
Within the framework of the “Switch Off Air Pollution” project, the Simple solutions campaign has been officially launched in Sukhbaatar and Songinokhairkhan districts with a call to insulate your house with the materials at hand.  The aim of the campaign is to encourage the target group households to insulate their houses through low-cost simple solutions, and to spread word of mouth about the importance of insulation among the general public.  
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Strict lockdown extended for four days
At its irregular meeting today, the Cabinet decided to extend the strict lockdown in Ulaanbaatar city for four days staring from 6AM, January 6, reported the Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Emergency Commission Ya. Sodbaatar.
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VR creation of Karakorum made publicly available
Professors and students of the National University of Mongolia have created the city of Karakorum in VR (virtual reality) using modern advanced technology.
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Mongolian visa to be issued online and at border checkpoint
Amendment to the Law on the Legal Status of Foreign Nationals will come into effect from June 1, 2021.
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B.Enkhchimeg becomes world champion in makeup
Founder of “Eegii” Cosmetics B.Enkhchimeg has become world champion in commercial bridal makeup category of OMC Hair World 2020. Prior to it, she received “National Trainer Award”.
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COVID-19: 23 new cases detected
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on January 4, it was reported that 23 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing 12,621 people nationwide within the past 24 hours.
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MNT 2.2 billion raise through fundraising tele concert for Children’s Fund
On December 30, an all-star concert was broadcast live on TV to raise funds for the Children’s Fund. Initially established in 1973, the fund is officially being re-established by the Ministry of Culture after over 30 years. 
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Mongolia possible to surpass Australia with its coal export to China
Mongolia has exported 28.5 million tons of coal since the beginning of the year until December 27. 
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53.1 tons of gold reserves in Kharmagtai deposit registered
The amount of gold reserves contained in the ‘North Burgedei’ orebody of special exploration license field of ‘Ovoot Khyar’ at the Kharmagtai deposits located in Tsogttsetsii soum, Umnugobi aimag has been determined. 
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New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 1 day
Development Trends for Next 50 Years and Future Policy Directions Discussed 1 day
Mongolia–Canada Comprehensive Partnership Expands with New Content 1 day
Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated 1 day
Mongolia and Kazakhstan to Expand Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 1 day
Seventh World Mas-Wrestling Championships Commence 1 day
Travel Conditions for Mongolian Citizens Visiting South Korea to Be Reviewed 1 day
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at International Geography Olympiad 1 day
Foreign Minister Expresses Mongolia’s Commitment to Advancing Beneficial Cooperation with Finland 1 day
Mongolia and Japan to Cooperate on Expanding Green Housing Finance 2 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Governance and Inclusive Representation 2 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 2 days
Mongolia and Russia to Deepen Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 2 days
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The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, July 2025 3 days
P. Baigalmaa: "Undur Gegeen Zanabazar's White Tara is not a Mere Sculpture, but a Living and Breathing Artistic Figure" 3 days
Second-Stage Tender for Ulaanbaatar Metro Project to Be Announced in August 3 days
People’s Artist E. Amartuvshin Ranked World’s Top Opera Baritone 3 days
Research Launched to Determine Habitat Range of Snow Leopard 3 days
Fifth Mongolia-China Expo to Be Held Late August in Hohhot 3 days
Fukushiro Nukaga: “New Chapter Opened in Interparliamentary Cooperation” 3 days
MIAT’s New “Irves” Aircraft Lands in Mongolia After 12,265 km Trip 3 days
Five Aimags Classified as High-Risk for Drought 4 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Türkiye to Expand Historical and Cultural Cooperation 4 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Vietnam 4 days
Over 180 Countries Participate in the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 4 days
Prime Minister Reviews Progress at Kharkhorum Redevelopment Site 4 days
Mongolia Wins Bronze in 8th Asian Junior Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 4 days
39 Mongolian Students to Study in Germany Under “President's Scholar - 2100” Program 4 days
Lun Soum Agroforestry Project Experiments with Korean Vegetable Seedlings 4 days
SOAP II Project Makes Progress in Darkhan-Uul Province 5 days
Greenhouse Propagation Technology for Coniferous Trees Under Testing 5 days
Monument of Late People’s Artist G. Tumendemberel Erected in Ulaangom 5 days
Over 3,900 Mongolian Citizens Working in Japan 5 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Colombia Presents Letter of Credence 5 days
Ulaanbaatar and Beijing to Cooperate on Reducing Traffic Congestion 5 days
First International Jeonju-Murun Flight Operated 5 days
Speaker of Parliament D. Amarbayasgalan to Attend the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 5 days
“A Moment of Opportunity: Supercharging the Clean Energy Age” 5 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at Statue of Marshal Tsedenbal Yumjaa in Uvs Aimag 5 days
Uvs Aimag Awarded Order of Sukhbaatar on 100th Anniversary 5 days
Battushig Batbold on Mongolia’s Olympic Rise and Global Ambitions 5 days
New Choir-Mandalgobi-Arvaikheer Highway to Shorten Cargo Routes by Up to 400 km 6 days
Mongolia–Japan International Business Innovation Forum to Be Held on August 18 6 days
Bus Rapid Transit Project to Accelerate Traffic by 10-20 Percent 6 days
Mongolia’s Pavilion at Osaka-Kansai Expo Draws 2.2 Million Visitors 6 days
President of Mongolia Partially Vetoes Parliamentary Resolution on the Implementation of “Gold-3” National Campaign 6 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze at International Biology Olympiad 6 days
Mongolia to Host Asian Taekwondo Championships 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Uknaa to the Republic of Tajikistan Concludes 7 days
Speaker of Majlisi Namoyandogon of Tajikistan Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 7 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Kyrgyz Republic 9 days
Mongolia and Tajikistan Sign Documents on Relations and Cooperation 10 days
President of Mongolia Holds Official Talks with President of the Republic of Tajikistan 10 days
179 Patents Granted in First Half of 2025 10 days
Mongolia Participates in “Making Asia” International Art Festival 10 days
Mongolian Students Win Five Medals at 55th International Physics Olympiad 10 days
Specialized Housing Finance Bank to Be Established 10 days
President of Mongolia Begins State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 10 days
President of Mongolia Officially Welcomed in the Republic of Tajikistan 10 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic Concludes 10 days
Minister Naranbayar Meets Mongolian Students Studying at Manas University 10 days
Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 11 days
“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek 11 days
Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in the Kyrgyz Republic 11 days
Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 11 days
270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry 11 days
Social Insurance Revenue Rises in First Half of 2025 11 days
B. Erdenedalai: Measures Under Way to Boost Productivity, Balance Workloads, Ensure Social Protection 11 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic 12 days
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