‘Selbe’ heating plant put into operation
On October 8, the ‘Selbe’ heating plant was put into operation in the framework of Tranche 1 for the Ulaanbaatar Urban Services and Ger Areas Development Investment Program being implemented with financing from the Asian Development Bank and the European Investment Bank. 
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COVID-19: 1,566 new cases, 15 deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported that 1,566 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 1,107 cases were confirmed in Ulaanbaatar city, with 459 cases in rural regions.
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MCC awards the winners of the Mongolian 'Water Stories' film competition
On October 8, the Mongolian Film Institute and the U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) announced the winners of the 'Water Stories' film competition, which focused on the importance of water for Ulaanbaatar.
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UNDP Mongolia and Arkhangai aimag partner on localization in tourism
On October 7, The United Nations Development Programme in Mongolia and the Governor’s Office of Arkhangai aimag start a strategic partnership to support the localization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) via the tourism sector and women entrepreneurship. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Financing Agreement (FA) was signed with the Governor of Arkhangai Aimag.  
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First Assembly of All Judges of Mongolia takes place
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/.  The first session of all judges of Mongolia has started in the State House on October 11.
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Mongolian SDG Finance Taxonomy Development discussed at 2021 GFLP Webinar on Sustainable Finance
The UN Joint Programme ‘Rolling Out an Integrated Approach to the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Financing in Mongolia’ has shared the current progress on developing SDGs Finance Taxonomy in Mongolia in the 2021 GFLP (Global Green Finance Leadership Program) Webinar ‘GFLP in Support of Net Zero: Roadmap for Sustainable Finance’, in a panel with the Climate Bonds Initiative, International Capital Markets Association, Sustainable Finance Institute Asia, World Wide Fund for Nature and Green Finance Centre, Tsinghua University.
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By-election re-polling scheduled for October 16
The General Election Commission (GEC) convened today, and made the decision to hold re-polling for the parliamentary by-election on Saturday, October 16.
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Unified system for livestock registration introduced
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Two-day international seminar on “Current state of the livestock identification and registration” was held on October 7-8. 
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Support expressed for Mongolia’s policies and activities to combat climate change
B. Munkhjin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, held an online meeting with Ibrahim Thiaw, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), on October 8 to exchange views on cooperation in protecting environment and combating desertification.  
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COVID-19: 1,348 new cases, 14 deaths reported
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Ministry of Health reported that 1,348 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 835 cases were confirmed in Ulaanbaatar city, with 513 cases in rural regions.
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Diplomats and international organizations join ‘One billion trees’ nationwide campaign
On October 10, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomatic missions and international organizations, and cultural envoys of Mongolia joined a ‘One billion trees’ nationwide campaign, initiated by the President of Mongolia, and planted trees in ‘Shine Nalaikh’ park in Nalaikh district.
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Stock Exchange weekly review /Oct 4-8/
During the week of October 4, 2021 to October 8, 2021, MNT 2,151,194,586.73 worth of securities were traded through 5 trading sessions on the MSE.
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Statement delivered during the 3rd committee meeting at the General Assembly 76th Session
Director-General of the Multilateral Cooperation Department of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Ms. D.Gerelmaa participated in the Third Committee meeting of the General Assembly 76th session and delivered a virtual statement on October 7, 2021.
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Low voter turnout in parliamentary by-election for two seats
At 10.00 pm on October 10, the polls closed at two electoral districts for the by-election of two parliament members.
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COVID-19: 2,068 new cases, 17 deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported that 2,068 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 1,267 cases were confirmed in Ulaanbaatar city, with 801 cases in rural regions and one imported case.
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Over 1000 Local officials virtually attended “Bridging Policies with Budgets” workshop
UNDP Mongolia in collaboration with the Ministries of Finance, Labor and Social Protection, and Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry as well as all Local Governor’s offices organized a virtual workshop on “Bridging Policies with Budgets” on October 6-8 within the framework of the European Union funded “SDG-Aligned Budgeting to Transform Employment in Mongolia” project.
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Results of Business Competition among social entrepreneurs and young CSOs announced
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COVID-19: 1,665 new cases, 15 deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported that 1,665 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 808 cases were confirmed in Ulaanbaatar city, with 857 cases in rural regions and one imported case
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Mongolia-Canada relations discussed
On October 8, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs B. Munkhjin received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Mongolia Catherine Ivkoff.
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IAAC to cooperate with Transparency International in combating corruption
On October 7, Z. Dashdavaa, Director General of the Independent Authority Against Corruption, together with Colonel Ts.Nyam-Ochir, deputy chief of the National Police Agency, held a meeting with Daniel Eriksson, Chief Executive Officer of Transparency International Secretariat, and others.
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2025 Autumn Session of the State Great Khural Commences with Structural Reforms 6 hours
Gobi Bear Tagged with Satellite Tracking Collar 7 hours
Tulga Claims Second World Championship Medal with Silver in Men’s Freestyle Wrestling 10 hours
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers Win Four Medals at Sumo World Championships 2025 10 hours
International Experts Assess Mongolia’s Veterinary Sector Performance 10 hours
International Forum Aims to Contribute to Sustainable Economic Growth 11 hours
Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science, Established in Mongolia 11 hours
Emergency Weather Alerts to Be Delivered via E-Mongolia Notification System 12 hours
Mongolia Surpasses 617,000 Tourist Arrivals by Mid-September 2025 12 hours
This Week in Mongolia 12 hours
Government’s www.D-GOV.mn Launched 14 hours
Digital Bridge 2025 Tech Forum Set for October 2–4 in Astana 3 days
Global Experts Convene in Ulaanbaatar for 'Bone and Muscle Health 2025' 3 days
Mongolian Cadet Judokas Secure Two Bronze Medals at Asian Championships 3 days
Mongolia’s Largest Mining Event Highlights Investment and Responsible Mining 3 days
Asia-Pacific Broadcasters Convene in Mongolia to Safeguard National Heritage Through Media 3 days
World’s Oldest Protected Mountain, Bogd Khan, Honored in State Worship Ceremony 3 days
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development Announces the First Holder of Digital Nomad Residency 3 days
Defense Sector to Enhance Exchange, Cooperation 3 days
Open-Air Sports Complex Commissioned in Tolgoit 3 days
Ulaanbaatar and Japan Strengthen Clean Energy Partnership 3 days
General Meeting of Asia Securities Forum Opens in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Mongolia Reviews Achievements of SCALA Climate Initiative 4 days
Government to Develop Unified ‘E-Business’ Platform for Enterprises 4 days
Minister Battsetseg Meets Naoko Ito to Advance Mongolia-Japan Cultural Ties 4 days
‘Mongolia-Japan Ethics and Discipline’ Calligraphy Exhibition Opens 4 days
State Visit of Governor-General of Australia Samantha Mostyn Concludes 4 days
Women Leaders Drive Equality Dialogue in Mongolia 4 days
Government Reports Operational Improvements at Erdenes Tavantolgoi Under Special Regime 4 days
Mongolia Records USD 16.6 Billion in Trade 5 days
Mongolian Businesses Meet South Korean Construction and Food Industry Entrepreneurs 5 days
Bolor-Erdene Ranks 32nd in World Duathlon Rankings 5 days
Drug Enforcement Department to Operate as Independent Unit 5 days
Government Launches D-GOV.mn System to Incorporate Citizens’ Initiatives into Decisions 5 days
Mongolian School in Ottawa Opens New Academic Year 5 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Argentina Presents Letter of Credentials 5 days
Mongolia Deploys 15th Battalion’s Second Contingent to UN Mission in South Sudan 5 days
Wreaths Laid at the Monument for the Victims of Political Repression 5 days
Procedure for Customs Inspection of Goods and Vehicles Revised 5 days
The MongolZ Rankings Rise to Second Worldwide 5 days
Gutain Davaa at Risk of Withering in the Shadows of Gold 5 days
Third Meeting of the 'Working Group on Crisis Management Audit' Held 6 days
Hall of Fame for Mongolian Tank Troops Opens 6 days
Global South Media Leaders Discuss AI, Peace, Information 6 days
Climate Change and Human Activity Accelerate Decline of Mukhart River 6 days
Embryo Transfer of Mongolian Yak Successfully Implemented 6 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Reviews Harvest Progress in Orkhon and Selenge 6 days
New SICOS Social Insurance System to Be Piloted in 330 Soums 6 days
Dagvadorj Davaasuren Wins International Opera Singers’ Competition 6 days
Yuhan Group Joins ‘Billions of Trees’ National Movement 6 days
Zurich Celebrates Mongolian Heritage at Museum Night 6 days
Government Asked to Speed Up Crop Farming Decisions 7 days
Mongolian Cyclists Claim Gold and Bronze at International Events 7 days
Possibilities of Introducing Artificial Intelligence into Library Services Discussed 7 days
Power of Siberia 2: Ulaanbaatar Gas Supply Project Highlighted at 10th Eastern Economic Forum 7 days
International Literacy Day Marked Today 7 days
PM Zandanshatar Visits Construction of ‘Mimo’ Agro Park 7 days
'Suu' JSC Launches Bond Trading with Ring the Gong Ceremony 7 days
Ulaanbaatar Call for Action on Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons Adopted 7 days
Exploring Pathways for Economic Growth Through Digital Transition 7 days
Ch. Tserennadmid: Long-Term Cooperation with Australia Brings Sustainable Development and Progress 7 days
Mongolia and Türkiye Expand Strategic Health Partnership 7 days
‘From Clay to Digital’ Exhibition Showcases Evolution of Art 7 days
Mongolian Draughts Players Win in Asian Team Championships 2025 7 days
Khuslen Ariunjargal Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Cup 7 days
Governor-General of Australia and First Gentleman Plant Trees at Ikh Tenger Complex 7 days
Mongolia Unveils Oyut Copper Deposit with 357 Million Tons of Ore 7 days
Northern Regional Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Sub-Center Opens 7 days
E. Bolor-Erdene Claims Champion Title at 2025 Asia Triathlon Duathlon Cup 8 days
Rio Tinto’s Newly Appointed CEO Simon Trott Visits Mongolia 8 days
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