Highlights
First hospital pharmacy opens at State Central First Hospital
The State Central First Hospital has opened an inpatient and outpatient pharmacy or hospital ambulatory pharmacy for the first time in Mongolia.
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Spring sowing to be increased by 15-20 percent in regard with the pandemic
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Ch.Ulaan worked at crop farming zone last weekend, getting acquainted with progress of spring sowing.
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262 Mongolian nationals return from Australia and the Philippines
A charter flight, bringing Mongolian nationals from Australia and the Philippines, has landed at Chinggis Khan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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The rule of his lordship “CORONAVIRUS” or COVID-19
It has been several months since His Lordship “Coronavirus” (COVID-19) came into power and laid down new rules. As he is unpredictable and resilient (has long incubation period and can survive on various surfaces for many days) even scientists, let alone lay people, do not have an answer to the question of how long his rule will last.
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Construction of Capital City Maternal and Child Health Center to be completed by June 15
On June 8, officials led by Minister of Health D.Sarangerel and Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Amarsaikhan visited the 300-bed Capital City Maternal and Child Health Center under construction in Yarmag.
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Australian Ambassador praises first direct flight to Sydney as historic event
MIAT Mongolia Airlines flight departed to Australia on Saturday evening, June 6, to bring more than 260 Mongolian nationals home. The charter flight is the first ever direct passenger flight from Mongolia to Australia. 
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Frontline health workers to be involved in rental apartment program
The working group in charge of providing frontline public workers with rent-to-own apartments held its third meeting on June 4.
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One new COVID-19 case detected in a Russian transport driver
At today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD), reported one new COVID-19 case was detected in a Russian transport driver, who entered Mongolia through Altanbulag border checkpoint. 
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MNCCI and Save the Children sign MoU to empower disadvantaged rural youth
The Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Save the Children in Mongolia to support the child-rights organization’s project ‘Entrepreneurship-Focused Socioemotional Skills for Vulnerable Youth in Rural Mongolia’.
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27th Ulaanbaatar Book Festival wraps up
The 27th Ulaanbaatar Book Festival was successfully held at the Misheel Expo Center in Ulaanbaatar on June 5-7.
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“Food safety, everyone’s business”
Joint statement by Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, Ministry of Health, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization
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2020 Ulaanbaatar Book Festival underway
The 27th annual Ulaanbaatar Book Festival is being organized at the Misheel Expo Center in Ulaanbaatar on June 5-7. 
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First charter flight to Australia to bring 270 Mongolians home
The State Emergency Commission (SEC) last week reported that eight more charter flights will be operated to several countries, including Kazakhstan, Japan, India, South Korea, and Germany to bring some 2000 Mongolians stranded abroad in June. Destinations of two of them are not finalized.
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Confirmed coronavirus cases in Mongolia reach 191
At June 5 press briefing of the Ministry of Health on the COVID-19 situation, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of National Center for Communicable Diseases announced that five new coronavirus cases have been confirmed after a total of 715 people were tested for the virus at four laboratories in Ulaanbaatar and Darkhan-Uul aimag on June 4. 
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Mongolia marking Buddha Day as public holiday
On June 5, today, Mongolia is celebrating the Buddha Day as an official public holiday for the first time. This day, which falls on the 15th day of the first month of summer every year, according to the Buddhist calendar, is dedicated to mark three momentous events in Buddha's life – his birth, enlightenment, and his departure from the human world. 
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UNDP hosts 'Systems Thinking for Local Development' online workshop
On June 2-3, the UNDP Mongolia hosted an online consultation around the system change approach for the local development policy formulation and implementation process, for the first time, in cooperation with Ulaanbaatar city, Arkhangai, Zavkhan, and Orkhon aimags’ Governor’s offices, within frame of the “Supporting implementation of the 2030 Agenda Project”.
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ADB Opens Mongolian Togrog-Linked Bond Market
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised 21 billion Mongolian togrog (MNT), about $7.5 million, in a groundbreaking issue of the first offshore MNT-linked nomad bonds. The issue sets a new benchmark in the international bond market for frontier currencies.
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Mongolian and Russian businesses hold online meeting
Business runners of Tomsk Oblast of the Russian Federation held an online meeting with their Mongolian partners.
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One new COVID-19 case recorded in Mongolia, recoveries reach 65
At today’s daily press briefing of the Ministry of Health, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center of Communicable Diseases (NCCD), announced one new confirmed COVID-19 case in the country, bringing the total number into 186.  
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Light industry training centers established with EU funding
With financing of the European Union, “Industry of the Future” blended training center and “Textile - Knitwear Finishing Incubator Center” opened yesterday, on June 3. The centers are established within “Support to Employment Creation in Mongolia (SECiM 2) Project” jointly running by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia.
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New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 10 hours
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 12 hours
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 1 day
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 1 day
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 1 day
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 1 day
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 1 day
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 1 day
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 2 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 2 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 3 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 3 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 3 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 4 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 4 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 4 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 4 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 4 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 4 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 4 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 4 days
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 5 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 5 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 5 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 5 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 5 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 5 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 5 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 6 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 6 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 6 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 6 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 6 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 6 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 6 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 6 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 6 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 6 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 7 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 7 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 7 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 9 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 9 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 9 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 10 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 10 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 10 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 10 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 10 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 10 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 10 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 10 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" 11 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 11 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 11 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 11 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 11 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 11 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 11 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 11 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 11 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 11 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 11 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 12 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 12 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 12 days
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