Highlights
Charter flight from Seoul lands in Ulaanbaatar
A charter flight, bringing 266 Mongolian nationals from the Republic of Korea, has landed today, June 18, at 17:40 at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar.
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Number of households increased by 25.7 percent
According to the population and housing census 2020 conducted earlier this year, the total number of households has increased by 25.7 percent since 2010, of which urban households increased by 26.4 percent and rural households by 24.3 percent.
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13 sculptures being erected at Bogd Khaan Palace Museum park
150th birth anniversary of VIII Bogd Jebtsundamba Khutagt was commemorated in 2019.
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Over 400-700 heavy trucks transporting coal through Gashuunsukhait border point daily
Officials of the border crossings reported that coal export is reviving gradually.
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COVID-19 cases detected in four Belarusian transport drivers
At today’s daily press briefing on the situation around COVID-19 in the country, D.Nyamkhuu, director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases, reported that out of 363 people, who were tested yesterday at three laboratories, four Belarusian transport drivers, who entered the country through Altanbulag border checkpoint, have been diagnosed with novel coronavirus infection. 
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Charter flight brings 257 transit Mongolians from S.Korea
On June 17, at 17:48, a charter flight of the MIAT Mongolian Airlines in route Seoul – Ulaanbaatar landed at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar.
1955 days
“Clean Air City” virtual scientific conference takes place
“Ulaanbaatar will become a zero-waste city in 2050. To accomplish this goal, it is necessary  to create a multi-centered city system and to produce energy from waste,” emphasized Deputy Governor of the Capital City in charge of air and environmental pollution issues D.Munkhjargal in her remarks addressed at the opening of an international virtual scientific conference entitled “Clean Air City” being held today, June 17.
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Ambassador to Canada participates in Canada-Mongolia parliamentary group’s meeting
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Canada Ya.Ariunbold took part in a telemeeting of the Canada-Mongolia Parliamentary Friendship Group in the Parliament of Canada held on June 16.
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New sports field opens in Bayanzurkh district
A 4.4-meter-wide, four-lane 450-meter jogging track, a 5,500-square-meter football field, an 880-square-meter basketball and volleyball court, an 84-meter-long 1.2-meter-wide walkway, and 1,155 square meters of sidewalks have been built. In addition, the sports field was built with spectator seats, shade, children's playgrounds, parking lots and restrooms, adding one more place for children and youth to visit.
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Naadam Festival organizing committee convenes
The organizing committee of Naadam Festival has resolved to organize the festival on July 11-12 without large gatherings in compliance with the Covid-19 safety rules and regulations and not organize public events such as mountain worship ceremonies and anniversary celebrations.
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30 thousand school graduates to take higher education entrance exam July 2-5
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports yesterday, June 15, provided update on the ongoing preparation of the 2020 general entrance exam for high school graduates. The nationwide entrance exam to colleges and universities is scheduled on July 02-05. 
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World Bank Group supports Mongolia’s efforts to improve investment climate, inspire investor confidence
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the National Development Agency (NDA) are launching an institutional platform to help the government resolve investor grievances efficiently and transparently, thereby improving investor confidence in Mongolia.
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Deputy Prime Minister works in Dornogovi aimag
A working group led by Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Enkhtuvshin worked in Dornogovi aimag and got acquainted with the large-scale construction work being implemented by the government in the aimag.
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Primary market trading order of "Lend Bond” launches
In regard with opening of primary market trading order of “Lend Bond” being offered by “Lend MN” non-bank financial institute (NBFI) JSC listed on the Mongolian Stock Exchange (MSE), a bell ringing ceremony took place today, June 15.
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Development of Bell Park 90 percent complete
A 85 m long and 14 m tall musical fountain is being built in the Bell Park under dev3elopment in front of Sukhbaatar Square.
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State Emergency Commission: Over 10K Mongolians repatriated since coronavirus
Due to ongoing ban on all international travel of passengers to and out of Mongolia, including Mongolian passengers, to prevent from spread of COVID-19 pandemic, there are estimated 11,000 Mongolian travelers stranded abroad and wanting to return home immediately, reported last week the State Emergency Commission (SEC). 
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Mongolia-India Friendship Garden established
On the occasion of the 65th diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Republic of India, the Embassy of India in Mongolia opened “Mongolia-India Friendship Garden” at the National Garden Park, Ulaanbaatar city on June 12, planting 65 trees.
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Mongolia Livestock Commercialization Project kicks off
On June 12, Government of Mongolia, with support from the World Bank, kicked off the Livestock Commercialization project to improve the health and productivity of livestock and increase value of products by commercializing targeted value chains. 
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Mongolia’s population totals 3,296,866, latest census shows
The cabinet irregular meeting convened today, June 12, heard the results of the 2020 nationwide population and housing census. 
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Foreign Minister holds video conference with Singaporean counterpart
Minister for Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan held a video conference yesterday, June 11, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Republic of Singapore and exchanged warm greetings.
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Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 15 hours
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 16 hours
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 16 hours
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 17 hours
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 17 hours
Cabinet Expands Vocational Training Opportunities for Conscripts 20 hours
East and North East Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 20 hours
Over 4,500 Trees and Shrubs to Be Planted Ahead of COP17 21 hours
Modern Mongolian Literature Published in Czech Language 21 hours
279.9 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Statistical Business Register Database 22 hours
Constitutional Court Rules Parliamentary Resolution Dismissing Prime Minister Unconstitutional 22 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 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 3 days
Twelve Micro Parks to Be Built Across Eight Districts of Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Official Launch of the Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project 3 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 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 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
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
HAPPY 35TH ANNIVERSARY! 4 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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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 7 days
Parliament Votes to Relieve Prime Minister Zandanshatar of Duties 7 days
Mongolian Teacher Honored with Princess Maha Chakri Award 7 days
Mongolia-Czech Parliamentary Group Head Meets Deputy Speaker of Czech Senate 7 days
Hero of Labor Sodnompiljee Wins His Ninth World Championship Medal 7 days
Top-10 Finish for WIM Enkhrii at 2025 World Youth Chess Championships 7 days
‘Shuteen Torgon Zurag’ Exhibition Presents Wonders of Mongolian Painting 7 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 8 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Concludes State Visit to India 8 days
Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 8 days
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