Highlights
Minister of Environment and Tourism holds meeting with airline representatives
On January 31, Minister of Environment and Tourism B.Bat-Erdene and Deputy Minister G.Tuvdendorj held a meeting with representatives of airlines that are operating in Mongolia. The meeting was held in the framework of the measures being taken to accelerate the recovery of about 1,600 entities in the tourism sector that have been affected by the pandemic. 
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Mongolian Olympic athletes begin training in Beijing
Mongolian athletes, who headed to China yesterday to compete in the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, have settled in the Olympic Village and started their training today, February 1.
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Mongolia’s exports to increase with extension and renewal works at China’s Erlian border checkpoint
On January 27, Head of ‘Ulaanbaatar Railway’ JSC Kh.Kherlen was informed by the side of China that works to extend and renew the Erlian border checkpoint and the Erlian-Jinin autoroad will be launched after the Lunar New Year.
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Mongolian judo athletes grab three bronze medals from Portugal Grand Prix
The 2022 IJF World Judo Tour kicked off with the Portugal Grand Prix, which took place in Almada, Portugal from January 28 to 30.
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52.4 percent of capital city citizens vaccinated with third dose
A total of 873 citizens were involved in COVID-19 vaccinations in the capital city yesterday on January 31. Specifically, 31 people received their first shots of COVID-19 vaccine, while 46 people got their second shots and 400 people were vaccinated with the third dose. In addition, 396 people have received fourth vaccine dose.
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Law on raising pensions of elderly approved
During today’s session of the State Great Khural, the amendments to 2022 state budget was approved.
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“Gobi Desert can be an advantage for space studies”
On January 29, Minister of Environment and Tourism B.Bat-Erdene held a meeting with ‘MARS V’ project team members.
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Central bank raises its policy rate
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Mongolia a held scheduled meeting on January 28th, 2022. Taking into consideration current state of the economy and financial markets as well as outlook and risks to the domestic and foreign economic environments, the MPC decided to raise its policy rate by 0.5 percentage point to reach 6.5 percent. 
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Mongolian boxers win 12 medals
Mongolian boxers won 12 medals in total /2 gold, 2 silver and 8 bronze medals/ at ASBC Asian U22 Boxing Championships held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on January 20-29, 2022.
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COVID-19: 1206 new cases, two deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported today, January 31 that 1,206 СOVID-19 cases were recorded in the last 24 hours. In detail, 648 cases were reported in Ulaanbaatar city, with 558 cases in 21 provinces.
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Mongolian, Chinese Foreign Ministers hold telephone conversation
Today, January 28, Minister for Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg had a telephone conversation with China’s State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi on the upcoming working visit of the Mongolian Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene to the Republic of China and the process of preparations to participate in the opening ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
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Preparations underway to open Tavantolgoi-Zuunbayan railroad in March
The test ride for the 416.1 km-long railroad en route Tavantolgoi - Zuunbayan is planned to be launched on March 15 this year, informed CEO of ‘Mongolian Railway’ State-owned Joint Stock Company O.Batnasan during the working visit of Minister of Road and Transport L.Khaltar at the company. 
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Irregular session of the parliament opens to discuss amendment to State Budget 2022
State Great Khural (Parliament of Mongolia) opened its irregular session today on January 28 to discuss amendments to State Budget 2022. 
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EU project on supporting foreign trade to continue to be implemented
The European Union funded ‘Trade Related Assistance for Mongolia’ (EU TRAM) project will continue to be implemented, informed project leader, trade expert George Myrogiannis during a meeting held with officials of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI). 
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Discussion held on climate change adaptation
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism Development, Ministry of Economy and Development, Ministry of Finance, and the Asian Development are collaborating on the ‘Improved Decision-Making for Climate Resilient Development in Asia and the Pacific’ technical assistance project.
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Mongolia, Chile hold second inter-ministerial consultative meeting
The Second Consultative Meeting between the ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Republic of Chile was held virtually on January 27.  
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China Matters presents ‘Zhongshan Efficiency’
 What is ‘Zhongshan Efficiency’? In Zhongshan City of Guangdong Province, it takes only five minutes to change the legal representative on a business license. It takes only 10 minutes for the government to solve problems for enterprises on a breakfast meeting. It takes only 15 minutes for an enterprise to obtain all licenses required for construction.
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MoU signed to develop the best workforce
The Ministry of Education and Science and the China Campus Network (CCN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the development of the best workforce to order.
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Renewed Fulbright Program Agreement opens opportunity to more Mongolians
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On January 27, the United States and Mongolia reaffirmed their shared commitment to providing high quality educational opportunities for Mongolian students and to building lasting linkages between U.S. and Mongolian institutions by signing the renewed Bi-national Fulbright Foreign Student Program agreement.
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Agreement established on supplying power for Oyu Tolgoi’s mining operations
On January 26, the agreement on supplying power for Oyu Tolgoi’s mining operations from the country’s central power grid was established between the ‘National Power Transmission Grid’, ‘Southern Region Electricity Distribution Network’ state-owned joint stock company, ‘National Dispatching Center’, and ‘Oyu Tolgoi’ LLC. 
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Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 13 hours
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 13 hours
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 15 hours
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 15 hours
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 17 hours
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 17 hours
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 19 hours
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 19 hours
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 20 hours
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 1 day
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 1 day
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 1 day
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 1 day
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 1 day
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 1 day
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 1 day
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 1 day
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 1 day
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 3 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 3 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 3 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 3 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 3 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 3 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 3 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 4 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 4 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 4 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 4 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 4 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 4 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 5 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 5 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 5 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 5 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 5 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 5 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 5 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 5 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 5 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 8 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 8 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 8 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 8 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 8 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 8 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 9 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 9 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 9 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 9 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 9 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 9 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 9 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 9 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 9 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 9 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 9 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 9 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 10 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 10 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 10 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 10 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 10 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 10 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 10 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 10 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 10 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 10 days
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