Highlights
COVID-19: One new case reported
After 17529 tests performed nationwide yesterday, December 11, a nurse who works at the National Center for Communicable Diseases tested positive for COVID-19.  
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COVID-19: Local transmission cases reach 454
Today, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa reported that seven new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Mongolia after 20,633 people were tested nationwide yesterday, December 10.
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Transport Ministers of Mongolia and China meet virtually
Minister of Road and Transport Development L.Khaltar held a virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart Li Xiaopeng.
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President teaching national script lessons through TV
At a time when operations of all educational institutions have been restricted due to the coronavirus outbreak, the President of Mongolia Kh. Battulga began teaching national script lessons through TVs from December 8.
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German Embassy to provide assistance to 1550 people
Funded by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Mongolia, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare of Mongolia and People in Need (PIN) NGO will provide assistance to 1550 people, particularly students in dormitories, people with disabilities and other people severely impacted by the pandemic.
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Javkhlant Gobi Investment confirms compliance with ISO international standards from AFNOR
Javkhlant Gobi Investment, a mining service supplier to Oyu Tolgoi, has recently received international certificates of conformity from Afnor, an accredited certification body. Afnor confirmed the compliance of its integrated management system with international standards in the field of quality, industrial and occupational safety. 
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38 banks representing USD 15 trillion put in place the building blocks to aligning with Paris Climate Agreement
8 December/Geneva, UNEP Finance Initiative has today published an overview of the first steps taken by the 38 signatories to the Collective Commitment to Climate Action (CCCA), one year since they pledged to align their portfolios and business practices with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Golomt Bank is the bank representing Mongolia, which joined the CCCA.
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34 types of services to reopen from next week
 At today’s extended meeting of the Government, Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar D. Sumiyabazar introduced 34 types of services that will re-open from next week, in connection with the Government decision to ease current COVID-19 strict lockdown from 06:00 December 14.  
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Strict-lockdown to be lifted in three days in Ulaanbaatar and some aimags
At today's extended meeting of the Government and the State Emergency Committee, a resolution was approved to extend the period of strict-lockdown by three days in the capital city and Arkhangai and Selenge aimags until 06.00 on December 14.
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Three charter flights planned this month
The Government of Mongolia and the State Emergency Commission planned to organize three charter flights this month to repatriate 570 Mongolian nationals from abroad.
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Freights at Erlian checkpoint to be loaded to Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC trains
Since Mongolia’s announcement of strict-lockdown regime in response to the current situation of COVID-19, the Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC has been providing prompt international transport of food and emergency goods for uninterrupted import to Mongolia and building up reserves as instructed by the Ministry of Road and Transport Development and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry.
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Agriculture Minister talks on food export with Chinese Ambassador
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Z.Mendsaikhan met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China Chai Wenrui on December 8. 
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Surveillance testing running at 69 percent
The capital city’s Emergency Commission is conducting surveillance testing of COVID-19 in the prevention of the risk of coronavirus outbreak.
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COVID-19: One new case detected in Selenge aimag
Today, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa reported that one new case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Mongolia after 27,488 people were tested nationwide yesterday, December 7.
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COVID-19 vaccine related issues discussed with Ambassadors
On December 7, Minister of Finance Ch.Khurelbaatar held meetings with Ambassadors of the United Kingdom, Russia, China and the United States to Mongolia, discussing about containing the COVID-19 pandemic, overcoming economic crisis and COVID-19 vaccine procurement.
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Commercial banks issuing loans to non-mining export and SMEs
The Bank of Mongolia (BoM) has provided funding of MNT 175 billion to Khaan, Khas, Capitron, Transport Development, Bogd and State Banks in accordance with their submitted requests. 
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Raúl Delgado Concepción: The will to strengthen the bilateral relations prevails
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COVID-19: 38 new cases reported, total jumps to 887
At a regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa reported that 38 new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Mongolia after 23,341 tests performed nationwide yesterday.
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Branch supporting MSMEs and brigades in the construction sector launched
The Chingeltei District Branch of the Mongolian National Construction Association was established under the frames of the European Union-funded Switch Off Air Pollution project. The branch was established in April 2020 to provide training and mediation service for ‘Green jobs’ to project’s brigades and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) working in the construction sector. 
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COVID-19: 7 new cases recorded in Mongolia
At today’s regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health, it was reported that 7 new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Mongolia after testing 14,019 people nationwide within the past 24 hours. 
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World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 2 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 3 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 15 hours
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 1 day
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 1 day
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 1 day
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 1 day
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 2 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 2 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 2 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 3 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 3 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 3 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 3 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 4 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 4 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 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 7 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 7 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 7 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 7 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 7 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 7 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" 8 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 8 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 8 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 8 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 8 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 8 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 8 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 9 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 9 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 10 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 10 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 10 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 10 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 10 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
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 11 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 11 days
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