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The nations with strong affinity for each other
Year of 2020 is very significant for the Embassy of Mongolia in Singapore as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Mongolia and Singapore. As the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Mongolia to the Republic of Singapore since 2015, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Anniversary, and great health and prosperity! 
1962 days
One of Nine Wonders of Dundgobi aimag: Baga Gazriin Chuluu
One of the Nine Wonders of Dundgobi aimag is Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an exquisite rock formation that looks like aaruul (dried curd) stacked on top of each other.
1963 days
Zuunbayan-Tavantolgoi railroad construction in full swing
Launched in May 2019, the construction project for 414.6-km railway connecting Zuunbayan with Tavantolgoi is in full swing. 
1963 days
2.1 million people on eligible voters’ list for legislative election
As of June 9, the State Registration Authority has compiled a list with a total of 2.1 million eligible voters for the upcoming parliamentary election to be held on June 24. 
1963 days
Ten more recoveries reported today
At today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases, informed the recovery of ten more patients, all military cadets, which made the total number of recoveries in Mongolia 85.
1963 days
Children’s book released to help children cope with COVID-19
'My hero is you', a story book that aims to help children aged 6-11 understand COVID-19, is now available in a video format in Mongolian. USAID and WHO supported its production so that the book can reach as many children as possible throughout Mongolia.
1963 days
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.
1963 days
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.
1963 days
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.
1964 days
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.
1964 days
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.
1964 days
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. 
1964 days
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.
1964 days
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. 
1964 days
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’.
1964 days
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.
1965 days
“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
1966 days
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. 
1966 days
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.
1967 days
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. 
1967 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Presents MP Enkhbayar for Appointment as Minister of Justice and Home Affairs 4 hours
M bank’s Success Highlighted by Business Insider 5 hours
World Observes United Nations Day 5 hours
Mongolia Pilots Smart Greenhouse Technology 7 hours
Foreign Ministry State Secretary Meets with UN ESCAP Deputy Executive Secretary 8 hours
Nagoya University Expands Civil Service Doctoral Program in Mongolia 8 hours
Bayankhoshuu Sub-Center Development Shows Steady Progress 8 hours
Professor Battulga of NUM Receives Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 8 hours
19th Asian Schools Chess Championships to Be Held in Mongolia 11 hours
‘Mongolia – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition Opens in Zurich 11 hours
The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, October 2025 11 hours
Hermes Center Tunnel Under Construction Using Jacking Technology 12 hours
Munkhnasan: ‘Total Capacity of Rangelands Has Been Exceeded’ 13 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 2 days
Mongolian NOC Honors Olympic Medalists 2 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 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 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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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 7 days
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