Highlights
Defense Minister holds virtual meeting with his Russian counterpart
On May 7, Minister of Defense N.Enkhbold held a virtual meeting with Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Sergey Shoygu on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Victory of Great Patriotic War. Both Ministers extended anniversary greetings to the people of Mongolia and Russia. 
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ADB provides $30 million extra to Mongolia health project to fight COVID-19
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $30 million in extra financing for a health sector project in Mongolia to strengthen the country’s preparedness and response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Refined coal briquette now exempt from VAT
At its session held on May 7, the Parliament approved a Law on the Exemption of Value-added Tax. The law included refined coal to be exempted from VAT.
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Production sharing agreement signed for methane gas exploitation
Erdenes Mongol LLC’s subsidiary Erdenes Methane LLC and Australia’s Jade Methane LLC are working together on a project to estimate coal seam methane gas reserves and use the mineral as an energy resource. 
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Expenses for unemployment compensation grow by MNT 3.9 billion
As of the first quarter of 2020, there were 831,900 people, who pay social insurance contributions in Mongolia. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the number decreased by 1,500. 
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"MNT 1.7 billion required for Ulaanbaatar Railway’s IT upgrade"
Ulaanbaatar Railways JSC introduced the online system to their passenger transport and cargo services to make their services easily accessible as well as to reduce costs. Within its framework, they are now faced with the necessity to increase the capacity of the database and update their server to ensure security of information being transmitted abroad.
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German Ambassador visits German-Mongolian cooperation projects in Umnugobi
Last week, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Mongolia Jörn Rosenberg and relevant officials of German-Mongolian development cooperation visited Umnugobi  aimag see ongoing projects of GIZ on site.
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42nd Covid-19 case confirmed in Mongolia
An individual, who came to Mongolia on a charter flight from Frankfurt to Ulaanbaatar on May 3, tested positive for the coronavirus in a second test, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in Mongolia to 42, Director of the National Center of Communicable Diseases (NCCD) D.Nyamkhuu reports at today’s daily Covid-19 briefing of the Ministry of Health.
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Oyu Tolgoi LLC releases its 2019 Year in Review
Oyu Tolgoi released its 2019 ‘Year in Review’ report on May 7. The report covers key areas of the business which are safety, people, partnership, cash and growth.
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PM: The 41 COVID-19 imported cases in Mongolia is a serious warning for us
On May 7, Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh became acquainted with the progress of the emergency management exercise for COVID-19 response and correlation of countermeasures, and got in contact with the operative team working at the Ministry of Health as well as the operative team of the Emergency Commission of Chingeltei district of the capital city from the Emergency Management and Warning Center of the National Emergency Management Agency.
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Mongolia not to be subject to Vietnam’s rice exports restrictions
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Mongolia Nguyen Thi Doan informed today to the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry that Mongolia will not be subject to rice export restrictions imposed by the Government of Vietnam until the end of June and handed over the letter from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Cuong.
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Foreign Minister holds phone conversation with his Chinese counterpart
Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar talked on the phone with Wang Yi, State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, on May 6.
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Quarantine drill begins in Chingeltei district of Ulaanbaatar
Within the framework of the emergency management exercise for COVID-19 response and correlation of countermeasures, a quarantine drill is being organized in Chingeltei district of the capital city today, May 7. Due to this, all road and pedestrian traffic in the district are closed from 8 AM to 6 PM today.
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Government announces more measures to stimulate economy
At its regular meeting on May 6, the Cabinet approved the second package of measures to stimulate the economy and provide support to public livelihoods amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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President meets officials from organizations in charge of ensuring national security
On May 6, President of Mongolia, Head of the National Security Council Kh.Battulga held a meeting with the executive officials of professional organizations in charge of ensuring national security of Mongolia, such as the Ministry of Defense, the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces, and the General Intelligence Agency of Mongolia.
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Smartphone application for Mongolians abroad available
Currently, the Ministry of Health and the Communications and Information Technology Authority are jointly operating the 119 helpline for advice and information regarding COVID-19. This time, a smartphone application called ‘Shuurkhai 119’ has been developed for the Mongolian citizens abroad.
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Hospital preparations for COVID-19 emergency response drill checked
Starting from today, drill and exercise for correlation and countermeasures during the COVID-19 pandemic will be taking place until May 8. In its framework, Minister of Health D.Sarangerel and Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city S.Amarsaikhan became acquainted with the preparations being done for the drill at the new maternity hospital in Yarmag soon to be put to operation on May 5.
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Mongolia receives rapid test kits from South Korea
On May 5, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia Lee Yeo-hong presented the rapid COVID-19 test kits, which the South Korean Government sent to Mongolia as humanitarian assistance, to the Ministry of Health.
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Deputy Prime Minister meets Ambassador of Russia
On May 5, Deputy Prime Minister U.Enkhtuvshin met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Mongolia I.K.Azizov and Embassy Secretaries.
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Drill to place 150 thousand residents of Chingeltei district in lockdown
The operative team of the State Emergency Commission and the authorities of Chingeltei district of the capital city held a press briefing on the quarantine drill to be held in Chingeltei district on May 7.
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Mongolia and Indonesia to Closely Cooperate on High-Level Visits 1 hour
Over 200 Handicraft Works Showcased at the 'Mongolian Khudrug and Handicrafts Festival' 2 hours
World Women Entrepreneurs Forum 2025 Commences 2 hours
Hundred Mongolian Youth Participate in “Inspiring the Youth” Event 2 hours
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Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 4 days
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PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 5 days
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New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 6 days
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 10 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 10 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 10 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 10 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 10 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 10 days
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Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 10 days
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Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 11 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 11 days
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