Highlights
Additional U.S. Government Assistance to Support Good Governance and Civil Society in Mongolia
The U.S. government today, May 1, announced the MNT8.3 billion ($3 million) expansion of the bilateral assistance agreement between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Mongolia’s Ministry of Finance to continue projects and implement new programs that support good governance and strengthen the role of civil society in achieving Mongolia’s development goals.  This brings the total USAID contribution to more than MNT 342 billion ($123 million) since 2004 to support Mongolia’s sovereignty and democracy.
2003 days
Ulaanbaatar city council elections to take place in 23 constituencies
On April 30, the Ulaanbaatar city council approved an election working group’s proposals on electoral constituencies and mandates for the capital city council elections scheduled for October, 2020.
2003 days
Ulaanbaatar residents vote for priority local development projects for 2021
The current model system to directly ask citizens what improvements should be made in their living environment was initiated by capital city officials in 2013. Last year, Ulaanbaatar city residents voted how to spend the MNT 27 billion budgeted for the capital city by from the total budget of MNT 188 billion for the nationwide Local Development Fund in 2020.
2003 days
Number of media outlets increases to 502
A new statistical report on the Mongolian media sector of the Press Institute has been published.
2003 days
Ulaanbaatar allows sports halls, non-classroom training to resume operations
On April 30, the Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar issued an order to open sports hallss, pools, and dance studios, were temporarily shut down until April 30 and allow training centers to resume their study related activities except those that take place in classrooms.
2004 days
273 Mongolians transiting through South Korea arrive home
A chartered flight from Seoul, South Korea, bringing a total of 273 citizens transiting from 7 countries through Seoul, landed at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar at 8.40 pm yesterday, April 30.
2004 days
Groundbreaking ceremony held for 50-bed children’s hospital
A groundbreaking ceremony of a 50-bed hospital of the Second State Central Hospital was held on April 30 with Minister of Health D.Sarangerel, Ambassador of China to Mongolia Chai Wenrui, Deputy Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports G.Ganbayar and other officials in attendance.
2004 days
Parliament approves resolution to ensure financial and economic stability during COVID-19
Yesterday, April 29, the plenary meeting of the Parliament approved a resolution on the measures to ensure financial and economic stability, prevent risks and make the digital transition in public services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2004 days
Copper dombo as tall as a seated person
A copper dombo (traditional teapot) previously used at the Delgeriin Choiriin Khiid Monastery in Darvi soum, Khovd aimag is currently being kept at the Museum of Khovd aimag. The dombo has a capacity of 16 liters and weighs 20 kg.
2004 days
COVID-19 prevention law passed
Plenary meeting of the Parliament adopted yesterday a Law on COVID-19 prevention, fight, and mitigation of its socioeconomic impact, submitted by MPs J.Enkhbayar and Kh.Nyambaatar.
2005 days
Deputy Agriculture Minister meets Mongolia’s Honorary Consul to Uzbekistan
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Light Industry J.Saule on April 29 met with Honorary Consul of Mongolia to the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdugafur Yuldashevich Rakhimov.
2005 days
Mongolia’s effort against money laundering and financial crime praised
On April 3, Governor of the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the U.S. to Mongolia Michael S. Klecheski.
2005 days
Cabinet meeting news in brief
At its regular meeting on April 29, the Cabinet made the following decisions:
2005 days
Skilled public healthcare workers to receive bonus payments
At its regular meeting on April 29, the Cabinet amended the regulations on rewarding public servants and public healthcare workers with bonus payments and skill-based pay, entitling some skilled workers and retirees of the public and health care sectors to years of service awards, skill-based pay, and hazard pay.
2005 days
Parties and candidates expected to spend over MNT470 billion for 2020 parliamentary election
On April 28, President Kh.Battulga met with the chairman and members of the General Election Commission of Mongolia (GEC), hearing about the results of the previous meeting and how the GEC is preparing for the forthcoming election in a time of the pandemic
2005 days
Around 800 Mongolians to arrive on charter flights this week
As per the decision of the State Emergency Commission and the Government of Mongolia, 807 Mongolian nationals will be brought back to Mongolia on three charter flights scheduled on April 30, May 1 and 2, reported the operative team of the State Emergency Commission today, April 29.
2006 days
Drill for COVID-19 emergency response to take place next week
To prevent Covid-19 infections and strengthen Covid-19 preparedness and response, a drill will be conducted in Ulaanbaatar from May 6 to 8.
2006 days
Inner Mongolia of China donates lab test kits and equipment to Mongolia
The People’s Government of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China has donated 10,000 laboratory diagnostic test kits and equipment worth a total of MNT 420 million (CNY 1,093,460).
2006 days
Government resolution on Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC partially revoked
At its irregular meeting on April 27, the Cabinet decided to revoke clause 2 of its resolution No. 296 of 2019 on the measures to be taken in regard with the Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC.
2006 days
Prime Minister visits prosthetic and orthopedic factories
On April 28, Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh became acquainted with the operations at prosthetic and orthopedic factories, receiving the suggestions of the factory workers and making corresponding decisions.
2006 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 8 days
Parliament Votes to Relieve Prime Minister Zandanshatar of Duties 9 days
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