Highlights
EU-funded project to empower women and intensify organic vegetable farming in Arkhangai
‘Ensuring gender equality for rural economic growth’ project is to be implemented by Mongolian Women’s Fund and Agronomes et Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Mongolia in Khentii aimag and four soums of Arkhangai aimag until 2022 with funding from the European Union.
1993 days
Global response to COVID-19 must address rights and needs of women and girls
Dr Natalia Kanem, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)Mark Lowcock, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). 
1993 days
Political parties and coalitions receive certificate of confirmation
In compliance with the law on Election of State Great Khural, on April 30 and May 1, the General Election Commission handed over the certificate of confirmation to 15 political parties and four coalitions that qualified the requirements thus were registered to participate in the election.
1993 days
Rent-to-own housing project to house citizens through securitization
At his weekly virtual briefing on May 11, Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Amarsaikhan informed that a project is underway to house citizens including the 220 thousand ger area families in Ulaanbaatar through securitization for the first time.
1993 days
The two lotus flower sculptures
A lotus flower in full bloom that is currently being kept at the Museum of Bayankhongor aimag. The sculpture was commissioned by the 5th Lama Gegeen Luvsanperenlei togmid.
1994 days
President Battulga visits railroad construction sites
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga legged the construction sites of 416 km railway connecting Zuunbayan with Tavantolgoi, and 240km railway connecting Tavantolgoi with Gashuunsukhait border checkpoint, last weekend.
1994 days
Mongolian CS:GO team wins at Asia Championship
Mongolian team of 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive', more commonly known as CS:GO, ‘Tiger’ placed first at the first series of ESL One – Road to Rio Asia Championship online tournament which took place between May 6-10.
1994 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor works in Baganuur and Nalaikh districts
During his recent visit to Baganuur and Nalaikh districts, Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Amarsaikhan presented a vehicle to Baganuur district’s Emergency Department
1994 days
Noyon Mountain to be 'Strictly Protected’
At its plenary session of May 7, the Parliament passed a draft resolution to take some areas of land that preserved their natural beauty and characteristics and have historical, cultural, scientific, and ecological significance into state special protection either as new national protected areas or by expanding national parks.
1994 days
"Hospital gear made in Mongolia can be put on U.S. market"
Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar, President of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry O.Amartuvshin, and Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Mongolia Gregory May became acquainted with the ‘Munkhiin Tun’ pharmaceutical factory on May 8.
1997 days
Mongolia to charter flight to India next week to evacuate citizens
On May 8, Deputy Prime Minister U.Enkhtuvshin met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Mongolia Mohinder Pratap Singh.
1997 days
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. 
1997 days
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.
1997 days
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.
1997 days
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. 
1997 days
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. 
1997 days
"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.
1997 days
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.
1997 days
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.
1997 days
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.
1997 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Presents MP Enkhbayar for Appointment as Minister of Justice and Home Affairs 1 day
M bank’s Success Highlighted by Business Insider 1 day
World Observes United Nations Day 1 day
Mongolia Pilots Smart Greenhouse Technology 1 day
Foreign Ministry State Secretary Meets with UN ESCAP Deputy Executive Secretary 1 day
Nagoya University Expands Civil Service Doctoral Program in Mongolia 1 day
Bayankhoshuu Sub-Center Development Shows Steady Progress 1 day
Professor Battulga of NUM Receives Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 1 day
19th Asian Schools Chess Championships to Be Held in Mongolia 1 day
The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, October 2025 2 days
Hermes Center Tunnel Under Construction Using Jacking Technology 2 days
Munkhnasan: ‘Total Capacity of Rangelands Has Been Exceeded’ 2 days
Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 3 days
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 3 days
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 3 days
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 3 days
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 3 days
Cabinet Expands Vocational Training Opportunities for Conscripts 3 days
East and North East Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Over 4,500 Trees and Shrubs to Be Planted Ahead of COP17 3 days
Modern Mongolian Literature Published in Czech Language 3 days
279.9 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Statistical Business Register Database 3 days
Constitutional Court Rules Parliamentary Resolution Dismissing Prime Minister Unconstitutional 3 days
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Exports 21 Million Tons of Coal in 10 Months 4 days
Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 4 days
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 4 days
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 4 days
Parliament Discusses Petition to Establish Working Group on Increasing Salaries for Teachers and Healthcare Workers 4 days
‘Mongols – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition to Open at Rietberg Museum in Zürich 4 days
Eighth Support Pillar of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Installed 4 days
Challenges in Judicial Transparency and Media Cooperation 4 days
Advanced Technological Solutions to be Implemented in Fifth Thermal Power Plant Project 4 days
‘Donate Life’ Day Highlights Urgent Need for Brain-Dead Donor System in Mongolia 4 days
Mongolian NOC Honors Olympic Medalists 4 days
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Khuvsgul Aimag 4 days
Tugrug Deposits Increase While Foreign Currency Savings Decline 4 days
U.S. Volunteer Teachers Begin Yearlong English Program in Sukhbaatar Aimag 4 days
PM: Mongolia Fully Trusts the Energy, Creativity, and Intellect of Its Youth 5 days
Astana Hub and TON Foundation Join Forces to Support AI Startups 5 days
Mongolian Athletes Shine at “Astana World Cup 2025” with Two Golds and 13-Medal Haul 5 days
Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 5 days
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Hold First Political Consultation in Riyadh 5 days
80 Years On: Mongolia Remembers Its Pioneering Independence Referendum 5 days
'UN Week’ Begins in Mongolia to Mark 80 Years of the United Nations 5 days
Twelve Micro Parks to Be Built Across Eight Districts of Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Official Launch of the Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project 5 days
Mongolian Ambassador to Japan Calls for Cooperation with Central Provinces 5 days
Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of Prime Minister’s Dismissal 5 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs Engages Hokkaido Delegation on Regional Policy 5 days
117 Million Trees Planted Nationwide Under ‘Billions of Trees’ Movement 5 days
Mongolia Set to Launch Interim Population and Housing Census in 2025 6 days
Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 6 days
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 6 days
Mongolia to Host 15th Asia Tourism Forum in 2026 6 days
Mongolian Yokozuna Hoshoryu Wins Grand Sumo Tournament in London 6 days
Czech Investments in Mongolia Total USD 25.1 Million 6 days
President Khurelsukh Issues Veto on Prime Minister’s Dismissal Resolution 6 days
150 MW Second Unit of Buuruljuut Power Plant Begins Supplying Energy 6 days
‘Melody of Khuur, Tune of Khuumii’ Concert Held in Canada 6 days
Social Insurance Fund Revenue Increases by MNT 666.4 Billion 6 days
Mongolia, Czech Republic to Cooperate in Mega Projects 6 days
Foreign Employment in Mongolia Rises by 6,000 Compared to 2024 6 days
Moody’s Upgrades Mongolia’s Long-Term Issuer Rating to B1 with Stable Outlook 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
HAPPY 35TH ANNIVERSARY! 6 days
Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 9 days
Capital City Bans E-Bikes and Scooters for Winter 9 days
Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 9 days
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