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2021 state budget bill presented to Speaker
On September 30, Minister of Finance Ch.Khurelbaatar presented the bills for the state budget, the budget of the Social Insurance Fund, and the budget of the Health Insurance Fund for the year of 2021 as well as bills for other corresponding legislation to Speaker G.Zandanshatar.
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Project to strengthen COVID-19 preparedness launches
The launch of the “Building the Capacity for COVID-19 Diagnosis and Service Delivery for the Most Vulnerable in Mongolia amidst the Pandemic” project was held today on October 1. The representatives from donors, partners, and implementing organizations including Daniel Worrall, the CEO and Country Manager of Rio Tinto Mongolia LLC and Armando Torres, the CEO of Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Tapan Mishra, the UN Resident Coordinator in Mongolia and Kaori Ishikawa, the Head of Office of UNFPA Mongolia Country Office attended the launch event.
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Mongolian parliament opens its regular session with busy agenda
A regular session of autumn 2020 of the Mongolian Parliament – State Great Khural opened today, October 1, 2020. 
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Mongolia accedes to the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement as its seventh member
After a long journey of more than a decade, Mongolia has formally acceded to the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) on September 29. 
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U.S. Secretary of State to pay official visit to Mongolia
The U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo will pay an official visit to Mongolia on October 7, 2020, at the invitation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Nyamtseren Enkhtaivan.
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President of Max Group D.Ganbaatar awarded with ‘Hero of Labor’
n the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of private entities in Mongolia, President of ‘Max’ Group D.Ganbaatar was awarded with the title, ‘Hero of Labor’, according to a decree issued by President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga. He was awarded with the highest state award for his consistent hardwork over the last 30 years in the Mongolian business sector and leadership in the development of the sectors of food production, trade, agriculture, road, tourism, and construction.
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Government raises USD 600 million in Nomad bond to repay sovereign debts
Minister of Finance of Mongolia Ch.Khurelbaatar today announced that the government of Mongolia together with the Bank of Mongolia has issued 5.5-year ‘Nomad’ sovereign bond with 5.125 percent of annual coupon rate, raising USD 600 million on international stock markets. The trades of the Nomad bond, whose repayment is due in April 2026, have been completed by September 29. 
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NEMA to cooperate with U.S. State Department in disaster prevention
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) established a memorandum of cooperation with the United States State Department on September 29 . 
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Business incubator opens at Selbe Subcenter
A business incubator of Selbe Subcenter opened on September 28. 
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Russia pledges support for establishment of meat processing plant in quarantine area
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry S.Mendsaikhan on September 28 met with Ambassador Russia to Mongolia Iskander Kubarovich Azizov and Head of the Trade Representative of Russia in Mongolia M.V.Vasiliev.
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Mongolia’s economic growth to accelerate to over 5 percent in 2021-22, World Bank report finds
COVID-19 has delivered a triple shock to the developing East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region: the pandemic itself, the economic impact of containment measures, and reverberations from the global recession brought on by the crisis.  Swift action will be needed to ensure that the pandemic does not hamper growth and increase poverty for years to come, according to From Containment to Recovery, the World Bank’s October 2020 Economic Update for East Asia and the Pacific.
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1 million trees to be planted in Ulaanbaatar through nursery
Ecological Education Center-Nursery that will be providing seedlings of trees that can reduce dust pollution and land degradation in Ulaanbaatar and the Museum of Rangers have recently opened. 
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17,161 candidates registered to run for local council elections
The polling day for the 2020 elections of the Citizens’ Representatives’ Khurals (council) of aimags, capital city, soums and districts is scheduled on October 15. Last week, the General Election Commission (GEC) working team gave a briefing on the preparatory works of the upcoming local elections. 
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Mongolia wins 4th gold medal from International Mathematical Olympiad
The 61st International Mathematical Olympiad was held online on September 21-22. From this year’s Olympiad, O.Misheel had great success, winning the gold medal. In the history of the Olympiad, the medal is the 4th gold medal to be won by a Mongolian student. 
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Best entities and products of Ulaanbaatar Partnership-2020 selected
“Ulaanbaatar Partnership-2020”, autumn fair wrapped up on September 27, selecting its best participants.  
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‘AR smart guide’ project launches at Fine Art Zanabazar Museum
The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum has launched the project, ‘AR (augmented reality) smart guide’, in aims of introducing technological advancements in the museum’s operations and provide education about cultural heritage and arts for children and youth. 
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JMC Projects of India to work on first phase construction of oil refinery
JMC Projects company of India was selected as the general contractor in charge of the first phase construction of the oil refinery plant in Dornogobi aimag, specifically the development of the refinery’s non-technological facilities and construction site infrastructure. 
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Bogd Khaan Memorial Garden opens
The opening ceremony of Bogd Khaan Memorial Garden newly built on the 1.4 ha site next to Bogd Khaan Palace Museum took place on September 24.
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Export-oriented products on display at Ulaanbaatar Partnership 2020
“Ulaanbaatar Partnership-2020” autumn fair, which is being co-organized by the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) and the Governor’s Office of the Capital City, was opened on September 24 at Misheel expo center.
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Nationally standardized methodology developed for rangeland monitoring
As one of the few remaining countries with a robust, nomadic pastoral culture supported by extensive natural rangelands, Mongolia is well positioned to offer sustainable, rangeland-based goods and services to its citizens and to global consumers who place a premium on sustainable products.
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Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 3 hours
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 3 hours
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 3 hours
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 5 hours
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 5 hours
Cabinet Expands Vocational Training Opportunities for Conscripts 8 hours
East and North East Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 8 hours
Over 4,500 Trees and Shrubs to Be Planted Ahead of COP17 9 hours
Modern Mongolian Literature Published in Czech Language 9 hours
279.9 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Statistical Business Register Database 9 hours
Constitutional Court Rules Parliamentary Resolution Dismissing Prime Minister Unconstitutional 10 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 2 days
Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of Prime Minister’s Dismissal 2 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs Engages Hokkaido Delegation on Regional Policy 2 days
117 Million Trees Planted Nationwide Under ‘Billions of Trees’ Movement 2 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 3 days
Mongolia, Czech Republic to Cooperate in Mega Projects 3 days
Foreign Employment in Mongolia Rises by 6,000 Compared to 2024 3 days
Moody’s Upgrades Mongolia’s Long-Term Issuer Rating to B1 with Stable Outlook 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
HAPPY 35TH ANNIVERSARY! 3 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 6 days
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Sumo Wrestlers Ahead of London Basho 2025 6 days
President Khurelsukh Uknaa’s State Visit to India Showcases Mongolian Artistic Heritage 6 days
‘Odyssey’ to Premiere at State Puppet Theatre 6 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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