Highlights
COVID-19: 2,279 new cases, three deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported that 2,279 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 1,752 cases were reported in Ulaanbaatar city, with 516 cases in rural aimags and 11 imported cases.
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Cabinet orders measures be taken to increase social protection benefits
At its regular meeting on January 12, the Cabinet discussed plans to raise social protection benefits and instructed Minister of Labour and Social Protection A.Ariunzaya to develop a government resolution on measures to be taken to increase social protection benefits under the approved 2022 budget of the social welfare fund and submit it to the Cabinet.
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Transport resumes for containers with import goods and products
Transportation has resumed for containers with imported goods and products that accumulated at the Erlian border checkpoint of China for three months. In order to create the conditions to have uninterrupted transport of goods under pandemic circumstances, a ‘Zero Point’ was established between the borders of Mongolia and China.
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Ministry of Digital Development and Communications established
During its irregular meeting on January 6, the Cabinet dissolved the Communications and Information Technology Authority of Mongolia and approved the structure and strategy of the Ministry of Digital Development and Communications.
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Bill to suspend scheduled inspections for three years
At its regular meeting today, the Cabinet decided to submit a Bill on temporary suspension of some types of state inspections to the Parliament.
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PM orders decision on 3-day mandatory isolation to be nullified
Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene has ordered the State Emergency Commission to nullify the decision to quarantine citizens arriving from abroad to be quarantined for 3 days. Furthermore, he has issued an order to impose COVID-19 testing fees for citizens arriving from abroad at the airport and border checkpoints.
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Ministry of Economy and Development established
At its meeting on January 6, the Cabinet approved the structure and strategy of the Ministry of Economy and Development, and appointed Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan as its acting minister and Kh.Batjargal as acting state secretary.
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“Loan interest rates decreased by 2.5 percent”
On January 11, the State Great Khural’s Standing Committee on Economy heard a progress report for the implementation of the parliamentary resolution on the strategy to reduce loan interest rates, which was approved by the parliament on August 28, 2020.
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Mongolian and French agriculture ministries hold consultative meeting
The ministries of agriculture of Mongolia and the French Republic held their consultative meeting, which had been postponed due to the pandemic, on January 11.
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Turkish Ambassador puts forth request for flights to other Asian countries through Ulaanbaatar
On January 11, Minister of Road and Transport L.Khaltar received Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Mongolia Zafer Ateş to exchange views on bilateral relations and cooperation in the transportation sector.
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COVID-19: 1,818 new cases, two deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported that 1,818 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 1,227 cases were reported in Ulaanbaatar city, with 565 cases in rural aimags and 26 imported cases.
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Colder weather to return this week
Snowfall and blizzards are expected in some parts of western and central aimags in the next few days, with cold temperatures throughout the country, reports the National Agency for Meteorology and Environment.
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Works for renewing border checkpoints to complete in 2022
On January 10, executive officials of customs organizations convened at the Customs General Administration. During the meeting, it was highlighted that of MNT 3.560 trillion that was planned to be contributed to the state budget in 2021, customs duties amounted to MNT 3.509 trillion which makes up 98.6 percent of the previous year’s goal. 
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No restrictions to be imposed during Omicron wave
State Emergency Commission of Mongolia called its meeting yesterday, January 10 to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the country and gave instructions to relevant officials on the improvement of home treatment of COVID-19. Secretary of the SEC T. Bayarkhuu introduced the SEC’s decision to the press.
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Military personnel to transport goods and freight to Zamiin-Uud
On January 10, Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs Kh.Nyambaatar informed that freight will be transported from the Mongolia-China border to Zamiin-Uud by 200 professional drivers at police agencies, border patrol, and emergency departments.
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Winners of 25th ‘Foremost Traditional Script Writers of Mongolia’ awarded
The annual national contest ‘Foremost Traditional Script Writers of Mongolia-2021’ was successfully organized by the MONTSAME National News Agency’s ‘Khumuun Bichig’ newspaper for the 25th year and selected its bests in seven categories. The awards ceremony was held yesterday at the Mongolian Fine Arts Gallery.
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Mongolia becomes one of first Asian countries administering fourth vaccine dose
Mongolia has begun to administer the fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine to its people on voluntary basis on January 7. Currently 66.6 per cent of the population have received two shots of coronavirus vaccine while 28.7 per cent have had the third shot.
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Views exchanged on operations of Mongolia-China border checkpoints
On January 5, the Prime Minister issued an order to establish a working group in charge of enhancing the operations of border checkpoints and accelerating the transport of export and import products during the pandemic.
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COVID-19: 649 new cases, two deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported that 649 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 465 cases were reported in Ulaanbaatar city, with 174 cases in rural aimags and 10 imported cases.
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Deputy Prime Minister to head working group at Zamiin-Uud
As according to the order of the Prime Minister of Mongolia, a working group has been established to enhance the operations of border checkpoints and accelerate the transport of export and import products during the pandemic. 
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Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 1 day
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 1 day
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 1 day
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 1 day
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 1 day
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 1 day
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 1 day
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 1 day
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 1 day
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 2 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 2 days
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" 2 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 2 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 2 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 2 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 2 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 2 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 2 days
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 5 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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