Highlights
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.
1997 days
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.
1997 days
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.
1998 days
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.
1998 days
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.
1998 days
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.
1998 days
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.
1998 days
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.
1998 days
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.
1998 days
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.
1999 days
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.
1999 days
Zayiin Gegeen Monastery
The Zayiin Gegeen Monastery was founded north of Tamir River near Bulgan Mountain by Begtesjav Sain Noyon Khaan, the second son of Tumenkhen Sain Noyon in 1631. With expansions in their activities throughout the years of 1679-1930, it became one of the biggest Khalkh monasteries.
1999 days
Mongolia planning charter flights to Turkey and India to bring Mongolians home
So far, 10,072 Mongolian citizens have submitted their request to return to their home country.
1999 days
Foreign Minister meets EU ambassadors
On May 4, Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar had a meeting with the European Union Ambassador to Mongolia, Mr. Traian Hristea, and Ambassadors of the European Union Member States.
1999 days
Educational training centers to reopen
At its meeting on May 4, the State Emergency Commission (SEC) decided to reopen training centers that offer short-term educational courses gradually, step by step.
1999 days
President Battulga sends message on World Press Freedom Day
 On the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga sent a message to media workers.
1999 days
Mongolia reports one new COVID-19 case, totaling 41
Today, the National Center for Communicable Diseases has reported one new COVID-19 case.
1999 days
Reserves of Salkhit deposit likely to increase by 2-3 times
Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar visited and got acquainted with the operation of Salkhit silver and gold deposit located in the second bagh of Gurvansaikhan soum of Dundgovi aimag yesterday, on May 3.
2000 days
Confirmed COVID-19 cases reach 40, with 12 recoveries
In Mongolia, the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases has reached 40, reported D.Nyamkhuu, Director of National Center for Communicable Diseases, at today’s daily press briefing of the Ministry of Health.
2000 days
First COVID-19 patient in Mongolia returns home after recovery
A French citizen, who was recorded as the first Covid-19 patient of Mongolia, has fully recovered after 47-days of treatment and returned home on a charter flight from Ulaanbaatar to Frankfurt.
2000 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 1 day
Hermes Center Tunnel Under Construction Using Jacking Technology 1 day
Munkhnasan: ‘Total Capacity of Rangelands Has Been Exceeded’ 1 day
Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 2 days
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 2 days
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 2 days
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 2 days
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 2 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 3 days
Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 3 days
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 3 days
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 3 days
Parliament Discusses Petition to Establish Working Group on Increasing Salaries for Teachers and Healthcare Workers 3 days
‘Mongols – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition to Open at Rietberg Museum in Zürich 3 days
Eighth Support Pillar of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Installed 3 days
Challenges in Judicial Transparency and Media Cooperation 3 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 4 days
Astana Hub and TON Foundation Join Forces to Support AI Startups 4 days
Mongolian Athletes Shine at “Astana World Cup 2025” with Two Golds and 13-Medal Haul 4 days
Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 4 days
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Hold First Political Consultation in Riyadh 4 days
80 Years On: Mongolia Remembers Its Pioneering Independence Referendum 4 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 5 days
Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 5 days
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 5 days
Mongolia to Host 15th Asia Tourism Forum in 2026 5 days
Mongolian Yokozuna Hoshoryu Wins Grand Sumo Tournament in London 5 days
Czech Investments in Mongolia Total USD 25.1 Million 5 days
President Khurelsukh Issues Veto on Prime Minister’s Dismissal Resolution 5 days
150 MW Second Unit of Buuruljuut Power Plant Begins Supplying Energy 5 days
‘Melody of Khuur, Tune of Khuumii’ Concert Held in Canada 5 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
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Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 8 days
Capital City Bans E-Bikes and Scooters for Winter 8 days
Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 8 days
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