Highlights
UNDP facilitates workshop to address Mongolia’s cashmere industry challenges
On August 13, UNDP Mongolia facilitated the ‘Cashmere Sector Recovery from Covid-19 - Building Forward Better’ workshop with key stakeholders of Mongolia’s cashmere industry including public, private and civil society representatives under the guidance of international Systems thinking experts.
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Cabinet to submit draft action plan to Parliament
At its regular meeting today, August 12, the Cabinet decided to submit a draft parliamentary resolution on ‘Approval of the Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia for 2020-2024’ to the Parliament. 
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Digital transition in education discussed
A discussion under the theme ‘Digital Transition in Education’ was organized on August 11 at the State House with a view to define the opportunities, encountering problems and future trends of the education industry in the time of development of information technology. 
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Deputy Prime Minister meets German Ambassador
Deputy Prime Minister Ya. Sodbaatar received Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Mongolia Jörn Rosenberg and exchanged views on bilateral cooperation and trade and economic issues.
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Parliament Speaker meets U.S. Ambassador
On August 10, Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar received the U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Mr. Michael S.Klecheski.
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“Remains of Luut, capital of Khunnu Empire, should be under government protection”
Researchers and delegates from the parliament and the Ministry of Education and Science have recently got acquainted with excavation and research works of an old city, which is considered to be remains of Luut (Luncheng), the capital of Khunnu Empire, discovered on the territory of Ulziit soum of Arkhangai aimag.
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World Bank policy recommendations on Mongolia discussed with Parliament Speaker
Today, Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar received a delegation led by Andrei Mikhnev, the World Bank Country Manager for Mongolia.
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Associate school on neuroscience kicks off
The 3rd International Brain Research Organization – Asia/Pacific Regional Committee (IBRO-APRC) Ulaanbaatar Associate School on Basic Techniques in Neurosciences kicked off yesterday at Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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More than 12,700 Mongolians wish to return home immediately
During today’s press briefing of the Operative Staff of the State Emergency Commission, Director General of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs L.Munkhtushig provided updates on the COVID-19 repatriation works of Mongolian citizens from overseas countries.
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Tapan Mishra: It is important for Mongolia to diversify its economy
Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar received yesterday UN Resident Coordinator Tapan Mishra.
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Environment Minister meets UK Ambassador
D.Sarangerel, Minister of Environment and Tourism, today received Mr. Philip Malone, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Mongolia.
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Prague-Ulaanbaatar charter flight with 250 Mongolians aboard lands
A Prague-Ulaanbaatar charter flight, bringing Mongolians from the Czech Republic and some European countries, has landed today at 06.06 a.m at Buyant-Ukhaa international airport.
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Main building of NUM to be taken under protection of cultural heritage
At the meeting of the Council of Governor of the Capital City, dated August 7, Head of the Social Policy Department of the Capital City S.Myagmarjav presented about issues surrounding the cultural heritage buildings and structures in Ulaanbaatar city, a count and registration of their locations, establishment of protection zones to them, as well as development of culture heritage tourism and a study on financial sources in regard to them.
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Painting exhibition by children with disabilities opens
A painting exhibition named ‘MERAKI’ by children with disabilities is now open at UB INN Hotel & Gallery in Ulaanbaatar.
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Improvement of coherence between UB City, sectoral ministries discussed
On August 6, some members of the Parliament and the Cabinet held a meeting with authority of the capital city, exchanging opinions on improving coherence of operations between the city and the sectors.
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More than 500 Mongolians return from Tokyo, Frankfurt last weekend
Repatriations are underway to bring Mongolians from foreign countries, according to the schedule set by the State Emergency Commission.  
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Medical equipment worth MNT 511 million donated to Mongolia
Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia Ya.Sodbaatar has received a Head of a working group of Nuclear Energy Commission G.Manlaijav.
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Mongolia, UNDP to cooperate to develop sustainable tourism
On August 7, Minister of Environment and Tourism D.Sarangerel received UNDP Deputy Resident Representative Nashida Satarr.
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First part of Mongolia’s 30k sheep donation to China to be delivered in September
During his meeting with the government officials in Dundgobi aimag, Deputy Prime Minister Ya.Sodbaatar has informed that the works are underway to purchase 30,000 sheep, which will be donated to China as a support for its effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, from local herders.
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President Battulga works in Dornogobi aimag, awards Order of Maternal Glory
On August 8, President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga worked in Dornogobi aimag. While working there, he got acquainted with the ongoing development projects in the aimag.
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Prime Minister Zandanshatar Presents MP Enkhbayar for Appointment as Minister of Justice and Home Affairs 6 hours
M bank’s Success Highlighted by Business Insider 7 hours
World Observes United Nations Day 7 hours
Mongolia Pilots Smart Greenhouse Technology 9 hours
Foreign Ministry State Secretary Meets with UN ESCAP Deputy Executive Secretary 9 hours
Nagoya University Expands Civil Service Doctoral Program in Mongolia 10 hours
Bayankhoshuu Sub-Center Development Shows Steady Progress 10 hours
Professor Battulga of NUM Receives Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 10 hours
19th Asian Schools Chess Championships to Be Held in Mongolia 13 hours
‘Mongolia – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition Opens in Zurich 13 hours
The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, October 2025 13 hours
Hermes Center Tunnel Under Construction Using Jacking Technology 14 hours
Munkhnasan: ‘Total Capacity of Rangelands Has Been Exceeded’ 15 hours
Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 1 day
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 1 day
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 1 day
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 1 day
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 1 day
Cabinet Expands Vocational Training Opportunities for Conscripts 1 day
East and North East Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Over 4,500 Trees and Shrubs to Be Planted Ahead of COP17 1 day
Modern Mongolian Literature Published in Czech Language 1 day
279.9 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Statistical Business Register Database 1 day
Constitutional Court Rules Parliamentary Resolution Dismissing Prime Minister Unconstitutional 1 day
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Exports 21 Million Tons of Coal in 10 Months 2 days
Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 2 days
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 2 days
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 2 days
Parliament Discusses Petition to Establish Working Group on Increasing Salaries for Teachers and Healthcare Workers 2 days
‘Mongols – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition to Open at Rietberg Museum in Zürich 2 days
Eighth Support Pillar of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Installed 2 days
Challenges in Judicial Transparency and Media Cooperation 2 days
Advanced Technological Solutions to be Implemented in Fifth Thermal Power Plant Project 2 days
‘Donate Life’ Day Highlights Urgent Need for Brain-Dead Donor System in Mongolia 3 days
Mongolian NOC Honors Olympic Medalists 3 days
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Khuvsgul Aimag 3 days
Tugrug Deposits Increase While Foreign Currency Savings Decline 3 days
U.S. Volunteer Teachers Begin Yearlong English Program in Sukhbaatar Aimag 3 days
PM: Mongolia Fully Trusts the Energy, Creativity, and Intellect of Its Youth 3 days
Astana Hub and TON Foundation Join Forces to Support AI Startups 3 days
Mongolian Athletes Shine at “Astana World Cup 2025” with Two Golds and 13-Medal Haul 3 days
Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 3 days
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Hold First Political Consultation in Riyadh 3 days
80 Years On: Mongolia Remembers Its Pioneering Independence Referendum 3 days
'UN Week’ Begins in Mongolia to Mark 80 Years of the United Nations 4 days
Twelve Micro Parks to Be Built Across Eight Districts of Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Official Launch of the Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project 4 days
Mongolian Ambassador to Japan Calls for Cooperation with Central Provinces 4 days
Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of Prime Minister’s Dismissal 4 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs Engages Hokkaido Delegation on Regional Policy 4 days
117 Million Trees Planted Nationwide Under ‘Billions of Trees’ Movement 4 days
Mongolia Set to Launch Interim Population and Housing Census in 2025 4 days
Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 4 days
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 4 days
Mongolia to Host 15th Asia Tourism Forum in 2026 4 days
Mongolian Yokozuna Hoshoryu Wins Grand Sumo Tournament in London 4 days
Czech Investments in Mongolia Total USD 25.1 Million 4 days
President Khurelsukh Issues Veto on Prime Minister’s Dismissal Resolution 4 days
150 MW Second Unit of Buuruljuut Power Plant Begins Supplying Energy 4 days
‘Melody of Khuur, Tune of Khuumii’ Concert Held in Canada 4 days
Social Insurance Fund Revenue Increases by MNT 666.4 Billion 5 days
Mongolia, Czech Republic to Cooperate in Mega Projects 5 days
Foreign Employment in Mongolia Rises by 6,000 Compared to 2024 5 days
Moody’s Upgrades Mongolia’s Long-Term Issuer Rating to B1 with Stable Outlook 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
HAPPY 35TH ANNIVERSARY! 5 days
Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 7 days
Capital City Bans E-Bikes and Scooters for Winter 7 days
Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 7 days
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