Highlights
‘Culture Hour’ campaign to be implemented in all districts
On August 26, the opening ceremony took place for the ‘Culture Hour’ campaign being implemented by the Ministry of Culture and the Governor’s Office of the Capital City in aims of bringing culture and arts services to the public, increasing its accessibility, and promoting the operations of culture and arts organizations.
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12 charter flights to bring 3120 Mongolians home in September
Director General of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs L.Munkhtushig reported that 12 charter flights will be arranged in September to bring 3120 Mongolian nationals home.
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One COVID-19 case recorded
At today’s COVID-19 daily press briefing of the Ministry of Health, it has been reported that a total of 553 coronavirus tests have been carried out on August 26, yesterday, and one of them was confirmed positive. A 35-year old Mongolian citizen, who arrived on a charter flight from S.Korea on August 22, was tested positive after his repeated test.
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Food waste combusting plant to be established
Ulaanbaatar City Municipality reported about a food waste composting plant to be established oin Eco Park Complex at Narangiin Enger landfill site.
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Government to focus attention on sustainable investment environment of private sector
On August 25, some members of the Cabinet and Ministers headed by Deputy Prime Minister Ya.Sodbaatar and Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat of the Government L.Oyun-Erdene held a meeting with business delegation at the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI).
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Special purpose company established for feasibility study of gas pipeline project
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the establishment of a joint Mongolian-Russian special purpose company to develop a feasibility study of the project on building pipelines between Russia and China going through the territory of Mongolia was signed today. The MOI was signed by Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia Ya.Sodbaatar and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chairman of the Management Committee A.Miller on behalf of their respective Governments.
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Unified system for social welfare service to launch tomorrow
Minister of Labor and Social Protection A.Ariunzaya informed that social welfare services are to be delivered in digital form starting from tomorrow, August 26.
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COVID-19 heightened state of readiness extended until September 15
At its irregular meeting held today, August 25, the cabinet decided to extend the heightened state of readiness, which expires August 31, until September 15. 
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Domestic need of wheat and potato to be fully secured
At an irregular Cabinet meeting today, August 25, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, reported on the preliminary harvesting balance of 2020.
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Diplomas presented to first graduates of joint Bachelor’s degree program
On August 24, diplomas of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology were presented to the first batch of students that successfully completed their studies in Japan in the framework of the joint bachelor’s degree program of the Mongolian-Japanese Engineering Education Development Project.
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“Beveren embraces Mongolia” exhibition wraps up
“Beveren embraces Mongolia” exhibition was co-organized in Beveren, Belgium between August 1-23 by the Embassy of Mongolia in Brussels and Honorary Consul of Mongolia for Flemish Region of Belgium Paul Van Wouwe in cooperation with the Municipality of Beveren and the History Museum of Rubrouck city of France.
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Mongolian team wins at FIBA Skills Challenge
The FIBA U17 Global Skills Challenges took place remotely between August 18-23, featuring top 16 national teams. The tournament was wrapped up yesterday and Mongolian U17 basketball team claimed the first place.
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Mongolia in the third in the world with its liver transplant treatment
The 100th liver transplant surgery has been performed successfully by a team of the Organ Transplant Center of the State Central First Hospital and a ceremony for glorifying them as recording in an honorary book of the hospital took place last Friday, August 21 at the hospital.
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Model center for youth employment services established in Dundgobi aimag
The Labor and Welfare Service Agency of Dundgobi aimag and the SDC team for the project on supporting youth employment recently opened a model center for youth employment services in the aimag.
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Parliament Speaker addresses Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament
Speaker of the Mongolian parliament, State Great Khural, on August 20, delivered an address at the Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, which was hosted online by the Inter-Parliament Union (IPU) in cooperation with the Parliament of Austria and the United Nations between August 19 and 20.
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Draft resolution on strategy to reduce loan interest rates presented
On August 20, MPs B.Battumur, Kh.Bulgantuya, G.Amartuvshin, and Ch.Undram presented a draft resolution on ‘Approval of strategy to reduce loan interest rates’ to Speaker G.Zandanshatar.
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ECMO apparatus installed at State Central First Hospital
In frames of the works to ensuring preparedness in a time of the spread of novel coronavirus and improving quality of hospital aid and service, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) apparatus, an extracorporeal technique of providing prolonged cardiac and respiratory support, has been handed over to the State Central First Hospital by the order of the Ministry of Health with financing from the State Emergency Commission.
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“Switch Off Air Pollution” technical procedures included in implementation of new Thermal Insulation regulations
Technical procedures including Technical Assessment and Quality monitoring implementation form developed by Switch Off Air Pollution, an European Union’s Switch Asia project led by French NGO Geres, are now included in the Construction Codes and Standards on Building Envelope Thermal Insulation of Mongolia.
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Rainfall expected throughout the country, with temperature drops
Rainfall is expected in some parts of western, central and Gobi region today, and in the northern region for the next days.
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268 Mongolians arrive home from Istanbul
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ A charter flight en route Istanbul-Ulaanbaatar landed at Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport in Ulaanbaatar city today morning, August 21 at 08.15 a.m. 
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President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 5 hours
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 5 hours
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 6 hours
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 6 hours
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 7 hours
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 7 hours
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 8 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 1 day
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 1 day
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 2 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 2 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 2 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 2 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 3 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 3 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 3 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 3 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 4 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 4 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 4 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 4 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 4 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 4 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 5 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 5 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 5 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 5 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 5 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 5 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 5 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 5 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” 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 6 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 8 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 8 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 8 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 9 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 9 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 9 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 9 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 9 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 10 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 10 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 10 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 10 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 10 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 10 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 10 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 10 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 10 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 10 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 11 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 11 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 11 days
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