Highlights
Proposal made to advance agricultural cooperation with Laos
On January 16, Speaker of the State Great Khural G.Zandanshatar met with President of the National Assembly of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Pany Yathotou.
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Cable car project discussed with French company
Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Amarsaikhan on January 15 met with representatives of the Poma company of France to discuss on the cable car transport project. 
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Government sets out to boost agricultural exports
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At its meeting of today, Cabinet resolved to announce 2020 as a year to increase exports. 
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Prime Minister visits Bor-Undur fluorspar mine
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh is working in some aimags these days. During his working trip to Bor-Undur soum of Khentii aimag, PM U.Khurelsukh visited the mine site of Bor – Undur Mine and Ore Dressing Plant. 
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Mongolia named as one of the places to go in 2020
The New York Times made a list of 52 places to go in 2020. Mongolia has been named in the 47th of the list and it mentioned reasons for travel, landscape features and ongoing measures to boost tourism
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Shadow economy fluctuates at 9.2-15.7 percent of GDP
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The National Statistical Office of Mongolia released a report on research made on the informal economy of Mongolia between 2015 and 2018. The report shows that the share of shadow economy in the country’s GDP has been fluctuating at around 9.2 – 15.7 percent in the last decade. 
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Monthly minimum standard of living set in Ulaanbaatar city at MNT 230.000
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The National Statistical Office of Mongolia has approved ‘Minimum living standard for population’ for 2020. According to the Mongolia’s law on setting minimum standard of living, the National Statistical Office of Mongolia will establish the minimum living standard for population on the basis of minimum consumption. 
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Mongolian products placed in Chinese online trading center
Over 100 types of products of Mongolian entities have been placed in Ho Tao online trading center in Bayannur city of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China under circumstances to pay tax after sale.
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‘Tsagaan Khad’ zone to be provided with permanent power
Governors of Umnugobi aimag and Bayannur city of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China signed an agreement on providing Tsagaan Khad customs control zone in Umnugobi aimag with permanent power.
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200-bed model hospital to be commissioned in first quarter
Today, January 13, Minister of Health D.Sarangerel and delegates of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) got acquainted with construction progress of a general model hospital, which is being built in Songinokhairkhan district with financing from the ADB.
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Ice climbers become Asian champions
Mongolian team grabbed two gold and one bronze medals at the series of UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup 2020, which took place at the same time with UIAA Ice Climbing Asian Championships Cheongsong 2020 in S.Korea on January 10-12.
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Mongolia-U.S.-Japan trilateral meeting held in Washington, D.C
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A trilateral meeting between Mongolia, the United States of America and Japan took place on January 10 in Washington, D.C, USA. 
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Reverse vending machine introduced
The Ecobin LLC brought reverse vending machines (RVM) into stores for proper waste recycling.
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Parliament approves one-time forgiveness of pension-secured loan debts
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At today’s session, Parliament backed a bill on one-time cancellation of pension-backed loan debts, which President Kh.Battulga announced in his New Year’s Eve broadcast. 
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Winter special events in Mongolia
There is big opportunity for tourists coming to Mongolia in summer time to watch Mongolian Naadam Festival while travelling through beautiful places in the country.
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Outcomes of EU-funded SWITCH-Asia project discussed
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolian Ministry of Environment and Tourism has co-implemented projects with European Union’s SWITCH-Asia Programme and its unit for Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) with a view to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 12 - Responsible production and consumption in Mongolia. 
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New land valuations and tax payment system introduced
Land valuations, payment and tax system has been introduced into use.
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State Secretary D.Davaasuren meets senior officials of U.S. Department of State
On January 9, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs D.Davaasuren met with David R. Stilwell, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, United States Department of State.
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Election day proposed to be on June 24
The General Election Commission of Mongolia sent to the Parliament its proposal on scheduling the regular parliamentary election on June 24, 2020. 
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Once-in-decade nationwide population and housing census kicks off
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. 2020 National population and housing census began today morning as census taking officers started gathering data in households throughout the country. 
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PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos 1 day
Maral-Erdene Claims Fourth Victory at the Tour of Mongolia 2025 1 day
Tourism Sector Between Mongolia and South Korea Highlighted for Rapid Growth 1 day
Mongolia-Singapore Cooperation to Advance 1 day
FIBA U16 Asia Cup to Be Held in Mongolia 1 day
FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 1 day
US Funding Continues for “Child Protection from Human Trafficking” Project 1 day
E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 3 days
Mining Week 2025 to Be Held in September 3 days
Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 3 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 3 days
The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway 3 days
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 3 days
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 4 days
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 4 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 4 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 4 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 4 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 4 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 4 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 4 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved 4 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 5 days
FEALAC and Mongolia 5 days
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 5 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 5 days
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 5 days
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 5 days
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 5 days
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 5 days
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 5 days
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 5 days
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 6 days
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 6 days
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 6 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 6 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 9 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 9 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 9 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 9 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 9 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 9 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 9 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 9 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 9 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 9 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 10 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 10 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 10 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 10 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 10 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 11 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 11 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 11 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 11 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 11 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 11 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 11 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 11 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 11 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 11 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 12 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 12 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 12 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 12 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 12 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 12 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 13 days
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