Highlights
Banks to allow customers to defer loan repayment for 90 days
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Today, March 18, Cabinet’s regular meeting was organized to touch on current economic state of Mongolia and steps to take concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Sixth coronavirus case reported, test result to be confirmed soon
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Not long after Mongolia confirmed its fifth coronavirus case late yesterday, March 17, the sixth case of coronavirus was reported by the Ministry of Health today, March 18 at its daily 11 AM press briefing on the situations around the coronavirus outbreak. 
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‘Munkhiin Tun’ LLC produces 45 thousand masks daily
The World Health Organization recommends regular usage of face masks in order to take preventive measures against the ‘COVID-19’ novel coronavirus that is transmitted through droplets in the air. Countries are having factories work at its full capacity to meet their domestic demand for face masks. During this difficult time, the only face mask factory in the country is operating 24/7, providing 45 thousand face masks each day.
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Fifth coronavirus case confirmed in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On the evening of March 17, Tuesday, the Ministry of Health announced the fifth confirmed case of coronavirus in Mongolia. 
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Emergency Commission postpones resumption of coal export shipment
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Amid concerns over the novel coronavirus outbreak, the State Emergency Commission (SEC) resolved to put off coal and petroleum exports in February until March 15.  
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Speaker G.Zandanshatar receives doctors and medical professionals
Speaker G.Zandanshatar received doctors and medical professionals on March 16. Present at the meeting were lecturer at Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS), Prof., Dr. N.Bira, Kh.Oyuntsetseg, associate professor, Dr.G.Erdenetuya, Ts.Odgerel, Dr.N.Uyen,
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Three citizens that arrived on charter flights test positive for COVID-19
Three Mongolian citizens that arrived in Mongolia on the charter flights en route Seoul-Ulaanbaatar, and Berlin-Ulaanbaatar have tested positive for COVID-19 from the preliminary laboratory tests. The Ministry of Health informed about the situation at its urgent announcement yesterday on March 16 at 10.50 pm.
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Inter-city traffic movement running normal
Inter-city traffic movement has been opened today morning at 07:00 am.
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231 Mongolians arrive from Berlin and Moscow
A charter flight Berlin-Moscow-Ulaanbaatar, carrying 231 Mongolians, landed today at 07.58 am at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport.
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244 citizens return from the Republic of Korea
Upon the decisions of the Government and the State Emergency Commission, 244 Mongolian nationals returned to their homeland yesterday at 16:40 on a charter flight of the MIAT Mongolian Airlines in route Seoul-Ulaanbaatar.
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207 people tested negative after contact with French coronavirus patient
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Press Office of the Government's Cabinet Secretariat today reported that 207 people, who had close and indirect contact with the French national, who was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus in Mongolia,  including those who took the same flight with him from Moscow to Ulaanbaatar, have all been tested negative for coronavirus. 
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Donation of MNT 391 million handed over to China
On March 13, a ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to donate the funds raised by the ‘Aid from the Heart to our Eternal Neighbor’ campaign mounted by the Government of Mongolia to support the fight against COVID-19 outbreak. 
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BoM purchases 4.9 tons of precious metal
As of March 11, 2020, the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) purchased 4.9 tons of precious metal in total. 
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Test kits for quick detection of coronavirus donated
Members of the Mongolian Medical Engineers Association, biomedical equipment engineers and technicians handed over 275 pieces of test kits for quick detection of coronavirus to the Ministry of Health.
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9.2 million sq.m public area to be decontaminated
 In frames of preventive measures against coronavirus spread, disinfection works have being carried out since February 8 in over 11.600 food, factory and service places and sales points of the capital city by 37 organizations with special licenses.
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126 people who had close contact with the French national tested negative
Tests of 126 people, who had direct contact with the French national, who detected to be infected with COVID-19, such as having same flights and train travel as well as shaking hands, were confirmed negative, reported D.Nyamkhuu, director of National Center for Communicable Disease (NCCD), at a press briefing of the Ministry of Health today.  
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Officials say Ulaanbaatar’s air quality improved since last year
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On March 12, Corresponding municipal officers of Ulaanbaatar city organized a press briefing to give updates on air quality in Ulaanbaatar and other timely issues. 
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BoM decreases its policy rate to 10 percent
 At its regular meeting held today, the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) made a decision to reduce the policy rate by 1.0 percentage point to 10.0 percent. 
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‘Sky Circle’ and ‘Cable Car’ projects to be implemented
At its regular meeting held on March 10, the Cabinet resolved to implement ‘Sky Circle’ and ‘Cable Car’ projects that were outlined in ‘Vision-2050’ and a general plan to develop Ulaanbaatar city until 2040. Minister of Road and Transport Development B.Enkh-Amgalan presented the decision to the reporters.
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Mongolia to evacuate its citizens from South Korea, Japan, and other counties
Under the directive of Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh, the Cabinet at its meeting today decided to evacuate 1,000 Mongolians staying in South Korea on a short-term visa or who have urgent needs by four charter flights.
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89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 3 hours
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 5 hours
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 6 hours
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 6 hours
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 6 hours
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 9 hours
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 9 hours
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 1 day
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 1 day
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 1 day
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 1 day
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 1 day
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 2 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 2 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 2 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 2 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 2 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 2 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 2 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 2 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 2 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 2 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 2 days
This Week in Mongolia 2 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 5 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 5 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 5 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 5 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 5 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 5 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 6 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 6 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 6 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 6 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 6 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 6 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 6 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 6 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 6 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 6 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 6 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 6 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 7 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 7 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 7 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 7 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 7 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 7 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 7 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 7 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 7 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 7 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 8 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 8 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 8 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 8 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 8 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 8 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 8 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 8 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 8 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 9 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 9 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 9 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 9 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 9 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 12 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 12 days
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