Highlights
Foreign exchange reserve increases, reaching its highest level
Mongolia’s foreign trade profit has grown up and reached USD 1.5 billion in the first 11 months of 2019. 
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Mongolian basketball players ranked in the world's top 100
FIBA announced the updated world rankings of Basketball 3x3 players on yesterday, January 7.
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Airfares for four routes by MIAT lowered
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. As reported It has been recently reported that Mongolian national flag carrier MIAT Mongolian airlines lowered its fares by 15-37 percent. 
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Hedge Fund to be set up to stabilize price of AI-92 gasoline
At its regular meeting held today, January 8, the Cabinet  made a decision to set up Hedge Fund in order to keep the price of AI-92 gasoline stable.  
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10.2 million livestock winter in transhumance
This year, 10.2 million livestock are wintering in transhumance which is doubled compared with the previous year, according to the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry.
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Winners of 23rd ‘Foremost Traditional Script Writers of Mongolia-2019’ awarded
A ceremony to award winners of the annual national contest ‘Foremost Traditional Script Writers of Mongolia-2019’, organized by the MONTSAME Agency’s ‘Khumuun Bichig’ newspaper, was held today at the National Modern Art Gallery.
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Rangers conduct study on wildlife of the western region
Over 2,600 photos have been captured as a result of the study conducted with automated cameras by the Otgontenger State Special Protected Area. Over 40 automated cameras are regularly used in order to collect detailed information on the locations of wild animals and their numbers.
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Bill on repayment of pension-backed loan to be submitted
The Cabinet today decided to submit a Bill on a full and one-time repayment of all pension loans to the Parliament for a very urgent consideration.  
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School holidays extended by one week
At its meeting on January 6, the Cabinet decided to extend the school holidays by a week in Ulaanbaatar regarding the incidence rate of flu and flu-like illnesses.
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MIAT Mongolian Airlines reduces its fares
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolian national flag carrier MIAT Mongolian airlines is now operating flights in one domestic and 12 international destinations with Boeing 767 and Boeing 737 jet airliners as of today. Mongolian air transport demand is heavily affected by the seasonality with air traffic is higher in summer and decreases by 2-3 times during winter season. 
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Ecological police unit to be set up
The Cabinet today made a decision to establish a Unit of Ecological Police in the structure of police organization.
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Intensive care unit and children’s ward fully restored
At the initiation of Director General of the National Trauma and Orthopedic Research Center (NTORC), the first children’s trauma and orthopedic unit has been fully restored in the fourth quarter of 2019 with package of the Minister of Health. 
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‘Vision-2050’ presented to Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh
On January 3, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh was presented the ‘Vision-2050’ policy document, which was formulated by a working group comprising of 1500 people, including scholars, experts and state secretaries of 13 ministries, heads of some government agencies, authorities of universities and representatives of non-government organizations.  
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2019 profits of some state owned companies soared to record high
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. In 2019, profits of some large state-owned enterprises reached an all-time high.
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Medical oxygen plant installed in Uvurkhangai aimag medical center
Uvurkhangai /MONTSAME/. A new oxygen generator plant to supply oxygen to medical organizations nearby opened at the Uvurkhangai aimag’s regional diagnostics and medical center. 
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World champion M.Urantsetseg registered at Guinness
Mongolia’s honored athlete and world champion M.Urantsetseg has been registered at Guinness World Record with her achievement in judo wrestling.
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The HU to perform at Coachella
The HU became the first Mongolian band to perform at one of the world’s biggest music festival ‘Coachella’.
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Commercial banks told to halt lending for pensioners
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. In his New Year’s Eve address on television, President of Mongolia announced that a decision made by the members of the National Security Council on a full and one-time repayment of all pension loans by means of boosting the economic activities of the Salkhit silver mine, with the purpose of relieving the elders who dedicated their lives for the development and prosperity of Mongolia of their debt pressure.
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Each coal seam of Tavantolgoi deposit contains methane gas
During the exploration, it is detected that each coal seam of Tavantolgoi deposit contains methane gas and the project implementers are working on defining its reserves.  
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Disabled people to be exempted from income tax
According to a pack of Law on Tax, which was adopted in 2019 within the Government objective ‘Tax reform’, citizens will benefit from various types of preference and support starting from January 1, 2020.  It includes:
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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 2 days
Mining Week 2025 to Be Held in September 2 days
Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 2 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 2 days
The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway 2 days
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 3 days
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 3 days
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 3 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 3 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 3 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 3 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 3 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 3 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 3 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved 3 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 4 days
FEALAC and Mongolia 4 days
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 4 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 4 days
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 4 days
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 4 days
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 4 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 5 days
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 5 days
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 5 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 5 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 8 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 8 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 8 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 8 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 8 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 8 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 8 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 8 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 8 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 8 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 9 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 9 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 9 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 9 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 10 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 10 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 10 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 10 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 10 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 10 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 10 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 10 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 11 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 11 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 11 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 12 days
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