Highlights
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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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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Mongolia, Italy Establish a Strategic Partnership 7 hours
Mongolia and ILO to Cooperate in Promoting Youth Employment 8 hours
Immigration Agency Launches AI-Powered Chatbot to Improve Its Services 9 hours
Quilted Art Special Exhibition to Open 9 hours
Mongolia to Chair CAREC Program in 2026 9 hours
Mongolia Highlights COP17 Preparations in Panama 9 hours
Mongolia, Russia Agree on Interregional Cooperation Until 2030 11 hours
Mongolia to Host Asian Eastern Zonal Men's Volleyball Championship 2026 11 hours
Karakorum Ice Festival 2025 Draws International Ice Climbers to Mongolia 13 hours
Production of Key Equipment for Mongolia’s Oil Refinery Nears Completion in India 13 hours
Mongolia, China Step Up Cooperation on Meat Trade 15 hours
Mongolia, Germany Exchange Views on Environmental Cooperation 15 hours
Mongolian Judokas Secure Three Medals at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 15 hours
‘Mongolian Day’ Investment Forum Highlights New Opportunities 15 hours
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Sells 2.4 Million Tons of Coal in November 15 hours
Discussing Protection of Critically Endangered Species 15 hours
Tamawashi Munkh-Orgil Sets Guinness World Record 16 hours
President Sergio Mattarella to Pay State Visit to Mongolia in 2026 16 hours
President Khurelsukh Welcomed by President Sergio Mattarella 16 hours
Real Estate Brokerage Firms Facilitate MNT 2.25 Trillion in Property Sales in Q3 2025 16 hours
President Khurelsukh Paid Tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 1 day
Otgonbaatar Claims MGL-1 Fighting Championship Belt 1 day
Views Exchanged on Infrastructure and Regional Development 1 day
Mongolia, Japan to Expand Cooperation Between Disaster Management Agencies 1 day
New Family Health Center Building Completed in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Gonchigsuren Wins Gold at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 1 day
Ulziisaikhan Luvsandorj Assumes Office as Secretary General of Parliament 1 day
Mongolia, South Korea Celebrate 35 Years of Diplomacy 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
President Khurelsukh Arrives in Italy for State Visit 1 day
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Departs for Italy on a State Visit 2 days
Enkhriilen Secures Mongolia's Second Silver Medal at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 3 days
Mongolian Judoka Ariunbold Wins Silver at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 3 days
Parliament Approves Five-Year Development Guidelines of Mongolia for 2026-2030 3 days
Investment and Trade Agency Hosts Session to Boost Foreign Investment 4 days
‘Mongolia-UK Infrastructure Forum’ Discusses Digital Construction 4 days
MONTSAME Set to Welcome Korean-language to its Editorial 4 days
Parliament Reviews Amendments to the Tobacco Control Law 4 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to Holy See 4 days
Ministry Urges Restrictions on Mass Celebrations, Sports, and Cultural Events 4 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Pay State Visit to Italy 4 days
Mongolia Accelerates Digital Compliance Ahead of 2028 FATF Evaluation 4 days
Ulaanbaatar Targets 50 Percent Waste Recycling by 2040 5 days
Ulaanbaatar Metro Construction to Commence in 2026 5 days
Mongolia-Japan Public-Private Sectors Hold XII Consultative Meeting 5 days
Mayor Nyambaatar: ‘Construction of Tuul Highway to Begin in March 2026’ 5 days
Mongolia Wins Two Medals at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics 5 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Ambassador of Tajikistan to Strengthen Bilateral Ties 5 days
Australia Marks 101st Anniversary of Republic and First Constitution of Mongolia 5 days
Prime Minister Appoints New First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry 5 days
'Khuvitai Khun' Brings Greek Non-Fiction Literature to Mongolian Readers 6 days
Munkhsukh Sukhbaatar to Lead Oyu Tolgoi as Chief Executive Officer 6 days
Open Day Held at Center for Sports Medicine and Research 6 days
Government Allocates MNT 1 Billion for Overtime Incentives of Medical Staff 6 days
Mongolia Joins Global Campaign to End Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence 6 days
MIAT Representative in Seoul Awarded 'Honorary Citizen of Seoul' 6 days
Mongolian Citizenship Oath Ceremony Held for the 23rd Year 7 days
Mongolia Advances Regional Integration with Three CAREC Document Signing 7 days
Mongolia Observes Republic Proclamation and First Constitution Anniversary 7 days
Mongolia, China to Cooperate in Animal-Derived Raw Material Processing 7 days
Thermal Power Plant 5 Targets Cleaner Air, Reliable Energy for Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Parliament Considers Draft Resolution on Severe Weather Support 7 days
Ulaanbaatar Receives 2,200-4,400 Tons of Semi-Coke Fuel Daily 7 days
Mongolia Secures Two Freestyle Wrestling Bronzes at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics 7 days
Regulation Amended to Allow One-Time Assistance to Be Granted to Civil Servants’ Heirs 7 days
National Discussion on Political Finance Integrity 8 days
Mongolia Elected to UNESCO World Heritage Committee for 2025-2029 8 days
Tehran Celebrates Mongolian National Pride Day 8 days
Unveiling the Marvel of Mongolia’s Bone Carving Heritage 8 days
Mongolian Director Wins NETPAC Award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 8 days
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