Highlights
Loan agreement established with Japan ratified
At its regular session held today, the Parliament approved the draft law on ratification of the COVID-19 Crisis Emergency Support Loan Agreement between the Government of Mongolia and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) which was submitted by the Standing Committee on Security and Foreign Policy.
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Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene services being improved in three aimags
The Ministries of Finance and Health and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) signed a trilateral agreement in 2019 to implement the USD 4.5 million project ‘Community-based Climate Resilient water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) Interventions in Mongolia’ in Bayankhongor, Gobi-Altai, and Zavkhan aimags in 2019-2021 through joint efforts of KOICA and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
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Zuunbayan-Tavantolgoi railway construction reaches 100 km mark
Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC has reached the 100 km mark for the construction of the railway en route Zuunbayan-Tavantolgoi.
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Seven new cases of COVID-19 detected in Mongolia
At today's press briefing of the Ministry of Health, A. Ambaselmaa, a Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD), provided the updates on the latest coronavirus results carried out within the past 24 hours. 
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30th Population Census Conference kicks off
The National Statistics Office of Mongolia (NSO Mongolia) in collaboration with the Association of National Census and Statistics Directors of America, Asia and the Pacific (ANCSDAAP) and Statistics Korea is organizing the 30th Population Census Conference in an online format on December 2-4.
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Refined coal to be purchased at 50 percent discounted price
At its regular meeting dated December 2, the Cabinet resolved to take several measures with a purpose to encourage citizens and entities. It includes:
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Gradual way to get a warm house
Did you know that gradually insulating your home step by step can improve the insulation of your home fully and prolong the house’s longevity? If you haven’t heard about it, please pay attention.Switch Off Air Pollution project allows people living in ger districts to live in comfortable houses with low heat loss, fully insulated by gradually insulating their houses step by step. Complete insulation of houses can reduce heat loss by up to 70 percent and reduce coal consumption, but the Switch Off Air Pollution project is introducing a step-by-step method of insulation, as not all households can afford to fully insulate at once.
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Mongolia reports 11 new COVID-19 cases
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today, December 2, A.Ambaselmaa, a head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD), reported that the coronavirus was detected in 11 people after testing 12015 people within the past 24 hours.  
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Special committee to be set up to look into Oyu Tolgoi underground development issues
On November 30, Oyu Tolgoi Board of Directors resolved to establish a special committee to study the reasons behind the cost overrun and delay in the development of Oyu Tolgoi underground mine, and draw conclusion, according to the press release posted by the cabinet secretariat on its website. 
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Mongolian saiga number increased to 8500
The Mongolian saiga antelope is a critically endangered species, which inhabits only in Mongolia. 
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Deputy PM participates in SCO Council of Heads of Govt summit
On November 30, Deputy Prime Minister Ya.Sodbaatar participated in the virtual summit for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of the Heads of Government and gave remarks.
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Project to apply digital solutions for Mongolia’s agriculture to be implemented
On November 30, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry held a meeting with United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO) Representative in Mongolia Vinod Ahuja and Asian Development Bank (ADB) County Director for Mongolia Pavit Ramachandran. 
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Mongolian national elected as member of Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
President of the Mongolian National Federation of the Blind D.Gerel was elected as a member of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities during the 13th session of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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COVID-19: 10 new cases recorded, local transmission cases reach 358
At 11 AM press briefing of the Ministry of Health on the COVID-19 situation, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa presented results of COVID-19 tests conducted on November 30.
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World’s leading trade publisher ‘Penguin’ publishes a book about President of Mongolia
One of the world’s leading trade publisher, Penguin has published the book, ‘Battulga: Up Close and Personal’, about President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga. Published in October, it is their first book about a president currently in office. ‘Penguin’ publishes book about President of Mongolia, the first book about a pr
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Seven cases of COVID-19 detected in Ulaanbaatar and Selenge
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today, updates on the latest coronavirus tests results carried out within the past 24 hours have been provided. 
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Strict-lockdown extended by 10 days in capital city and two aimags
 At its irregular meeting held today at 5 pm, the Cabinet made a decision to extend the period of strict-lockdown in Ulaanbaatar city, Arkhangai and Selenge aimags, where the spread of COVID-19 still exists, by 10 days, until December 11.  
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COVID-19: 24 new cases reported, total reaches 784
24 new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Mongolia after 9513 tests performed nationwide yesterday, November 28.
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Musk deer reintroduced to Bukhun Shar Range
As part of the ‘Ensuring tolerance and stability of Mongolia's natural environment’ project, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and the United Nations Development Programme are reintroducing Badanga Khuder or musk deer (Moschus Moschiferus) - one of the rarest animals in Mongolia whose population has been decreasing over recent years due to poaching - to its previous habitats.
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COVID-19: 22 new cases detected, total reaches 760
At the latest briefing of the Ministry of Health, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases  A.Ambaselmaa reported that 11,929 PCR tests were performed nationwide on November 27, resulting in the detection of 22 positive cases.
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Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 6 hours
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 6 hours
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 6 hours
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 8 hours
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 8 hours
Cabinet Expands Vocational Training Opportunities for Conscripts 11 hours
East and North East Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 11 hours
Over 4,500 Trees and Shrubs to Be Planted Ahead of COP17 12 hours
Modern Mongolian Literature Published in Czech Language 12 hours
279.9 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Statistical Business Register Database 13 hours
Constitutional Court Rules Parliamentary Resolution Dismissing Prime Minister Unconstitutional 13 hours
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Exports 21 Million Tons of Coal in 10 Months 1 day
Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 1 day
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 1 day
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 1 day
Parliament Discusses Petition to Establish Working Group on Increasing Salaries for Teachers and Healthcare Workers 1 day
‘Mongols – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition to Open at Rietberg Museum in Zürich 1 day
Eighth Support Pillar of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Installed 1 day
Challenges in Judicial Transparency and Media Cooperation 1 day
Advanced Technological Solutions to be Implemented in Fifth Thermal Power Plant Project 1 day
‘Donate Life’ Day Highlights Urgent Need for Brain-Dead Donor System in Mongolia 1 day
Mongolian NOC Honors Olympic Medalists 1 day
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Khuvsgul Aimag 1 day
Tugrug Deposits Increase While Foreign Currency Savings Decline 1 day
U.S. Volunteer Teachers Begin Yearlong English Program in Sukhbaatar Aimag 1 day
PM: Mongolia Fully Trusts the Energy, Creativity, and Intellect of Its Youth 2 days
Astana Hub and TON Foundation Join Forces to Support AI Startups 2 days
Mongolian Athletes Shine at “Astana World Cup 2025” with Two Golds and 13-Medal Haul 2 days
Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 2 days
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Hold First Political Consultation in Riyadh 2 days
80 Years On: Mongolia Remembers Its Pioneering Independence Referendum 2 days
'UN Week’ Begins in Mongolia to Mark 80 Years of the United Nations 2 days
Twelve Micro Parks to Be Built Across Eight Districts of Ulaanbaatar 2 days
Official Launch of the Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project 2 days
Mongolian Ambassador to Japan Calls for Cooperation with Central Provinces 3 days
Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of Prime Minister’s Dismissal 3 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs Engages Hokkaido Delegation on Regional Policy 3 days
117 Million Trees Planted Nationwide Under ‘Billions of Trees’ Movement 3 days
Mongolia Set to Launch Interim Population and Housing Census in 2025 3 days
Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 3 days
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 3 days
Mongolia to Host 15th Asia Tourism Forum in 2026 3 days
Mongolian Yokozuna Hoshoryu Wins Grand Sumo Tournament in London 3 days
Czech Investments in Mongolia Total USD 25.1 Million 3 days
President Khurelsukh Issues Veto on Prime Minister’s Dismissal Resolution 3 days
150 MW Second Unit of Buuruljuut Power Plant Begins Supplying Energy 3 days
‘Melody of Khuur, Tune of Khuumii’ Concert Held in Canada 3 days
Social Insurance Fund Revenue Increases by MNT 666.4 Billion 4 days
Mongolia, Czech Republic to Cooperate in Mega Projects 4 days
Foreign Employment in Mongolia Rises by 6,000 Compared to 2024 4 days
Moody’s Upgrades Mongolia’s Long-Term Issuer Rating to B1 with Stable Outlook 4 days
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HAPPY 35TH ANNIVERSARY! 4 days
Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 6 days
Capital City Bans E-Bikes and Scooters for Winter 6 days
Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 6 days
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 6 days
Parliament Votes to Relieve Prime Minister Zandanshatar of Duties 6 days
Mongolian Teacher Honored with Princess Maha Chakri Award 6 days
Mongolia-Czech Parliamentary Group Head Meets Deputy Speaker of Czech Senate 6 days
Hero of Labor Sodnompiljee Wins His Ninth World Championship Medal 6 days
Top-10 Finish for WIM Enkhrii at 2025 World Youth Chess Championships 6 days
‘Shuteen Torgon Zurag’ Exhibition Presents Wonders of Mongolian Painting 6 days
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Authorized to Conclude Partnership Agreement for CHP-5 Project 7 days
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Sumo Wrestlers Ahead of London Basho 2025 7 days
President Khurelsukh Uknaa’s State Visit to India Showcases Mongolian Artistic Heritage 7 days
‘Odyssey’ to Premiere at State Puppet Theatre 7 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Pays State Visit to the Republic of India 7 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Concludes State Visit to India 7 days
Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 7 days
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