Total COVID-19 cases exceed 60 thousand in Mongolia, with 1.3 million people fully vaccinated
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on June 2, it was reported that 1,143 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing 7,102 people nationwide within the past 24 hours. More specifically, 1,052 new cases were detected in the capital city, with 91 cases in rural regions.
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Mongolia’s accession to Generation Unlimited discussed
Minister of Labor and Social Protection A.Ariunzaya had a meeting with United Nations Resident Coordinator Tapan Mishra to discuss Mongolia’s accession to the UN partnership, Generation Unlimited. 
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“Mongolia officially reopens its borders”
At the cabinet’s meeting dated June 1, it was informed that Mongolia officials opened its borders starting from June 1. This will allow Mongolian citizens to travel to more than 10 countries whose borders are currently open to foreign passengers, including Turkey, U.S., United Arab Emirates, Greece, Thailand, Indonesia, Brazil, Egypt and India. 
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‘Empowering assistant herders through human rights training and herders' self-help groups’ project underway
Co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia (NHRCM), ‘Empowering assistant herders through human rights training and herders' self-help groups’ project is being implemented for the project target group of over 120 assistant herders in 12 soums of Arkhangai, Uvurkhaingai, Sukhbaatar, and Khentii aimags. 
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Official talks held between Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Russia
On June 1, Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg held official talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation S.V.Lavrov in the framework of her visit.
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PM L.Oyun-Erdene: 2022 state budget will focus on subcenter development
On May 31, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene became acquainted with the works being carried out in Bayanzurkh district of the capital city. More specifically, he became acquainted with the plans of underpass and roundabouts as well as the re-planning of ger areas in the capital city, ‘Shar Khad’ subcenter, and the project implementation for affordable, green apartments.
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Putting women at the center of Asia’s pandemic recovery
ULAANBAATAR /MONTSAME/. Even before the pandemic, women in Asia and the Pacific were already at clear disadvantage in the labor market. Their jobs were often low-skilled and low-paid. They worked the longest hours in the world due to the combination of both paid and unpaid work.  
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Today marks Children’s Day in Mongolia
The number of children in Mongolia is currently at 1.2 million, making up 35.4 percent of the country’s total population. In 2020, there were 77,716 new born children at the national level. 
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COVID-19: 790 new cases reported, total reaches 59,229
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on June 1, it was reported that 790 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing 8,618 people nationwide within the past 24 hours.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg arrives in Moscow
On May 31, Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg arrived in Moscow, Russia. The Foreign Minister was welcomed by officials of the Embassy of Mongolia in Russia and the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Moscow Domodedovo Airport. 
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Gold and silver medals claimed at int’l wrestling tournament
International masters of Mongolia B.Shoovdor, Z.Bolortungalag, and E.Davaachimeg won gold and silver medals at the XXXII International tournament of freestyle wrestling Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin on May 28, the second day of the tournament.
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UPS Mongolia works for Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine delivery
The transport and logistics company ‘UPS Mongolia-Selenge Group’ is transporting the COVID-19 vaccine imported from abroad. On May 27, the company shipped over 100,000 doses of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine from the U.S to Mongolia.
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Ambassador to Russia meets Federation Council Committee Deputy Chair
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Russian Federation D.Davaa had a meeting with Alexander Bogdanovich Karlin, Deputy Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Constitutional Legislation and State Building, on May 28.
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Weekly review of parliamentary activities for May 24-28, 2021
May 24, 2021. Member of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia, Head of the Mongolian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Mr. D.Tsogtbaatar met with H.E. Jalgas Adilbayev, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Mongolia.
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‘Mongolian-Turkish strategic partnership in the 21st century’ conference held
The Embassy of Mongolia to Turkey, in cooperation with the Center for Asian Studies of the Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University, organized academic conference under the theme ‘Mongolian and Turkish Strategic Partnership in the 21 century’ online.
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Ambassador to Cuba to head the Association of Asian women diplomats in Cuba
The governing council of the Association of Asian Women Diplomats in Cuba elected Ambassador of Mongolia to Cuba Sh.Battsetseg as the president of the association for 2021-2022.
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Stock Exchange weekly review /May 24-28/
During the week of May 24, 2021 to May 28, 2021, MNT 2,937,359,842.07 worth of securities were traded through 4 trading sessions on the MSE.
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Mongolian Armed Forces awarded the Order of Chinggis Khaan
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the modern Mongolian Armed Forces, which is being commemorated this year, President of Mongolia and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Battulga Khaltmaa has issued a decree to award the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Mongolia with the Order of Chinggis Khaan - the highest state decoration of Mongolia. 
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COVID-19: 927 new cases reported, total reaches 58,439
Daily briefing on the COVID-19 situation for today, May 31, reported that 927 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours across the country after a total of 6,026 PCR tests were performed nationwide. 
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“USD 43 million recovered through efforts of government organizations”
The Investigation Division of the Independent Authority Against Corruption of Mongolia (IAAC) has recovered a total of 123.5 billion tugriks (US$43 million) as a result of investigating corruption case.
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Orkhon Aimag Hosts Copper Festival to Boost Tourism and Mining 7 hours
Infrastructure Construction Continues at Hunnu City 10 hours
Mongolia-China Media: AI Brings Unprecedented Opportunities, Challenges 11 hours
T. Enkhjin Wins Bronze at World Wrestling Championships 11 hours
Baganuur Battery Storage Power Station Supplies 48.7 Million kWh to Central Grid 11 hours
Altjin Wins Bronze at World Wrestling Championships 11 hours
Women Political Leaders Expand Cooperation 12 hours
Former Parliamentary Leaders Meet at Khuraldai Advisory Chamber 15 hours
Buuruljuut Power Plant’s Second Unit Set for December 2025 Commissioning 15 hours
Wreaths Laid at the Monument to Marshal Tsedenbal Yumjaa 15 hours
Consumer Prices in Mongolia Rise 8.8 Percent in August 1 day
Bronze Trophy Named after Yuri Nikulin Awarded to Mongolian Contortionists in Moscow 1 day
'Origin': A Photographer’s Tribute to Endangered Languages 1 day
Inner Mongolian Cultural Days Commence 1 day
Harvest Progress Update: Increases in Hay and Vegetable Yields, Drop in Potato Production 1 day
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Establish Framework for Direct Flights 1 day
Foreign Trade of Mongolia Totals USD 16.6 Billion in First Eight Months of 2025 1 day
Virtual Zone Established to Support Information Technology Production 1 day
Employees of ‘Thermal Power Plant No. 4’ JSC Donate Blood to Save 240 Lives 1 day
Chinese Media Delegation Visits MONTSAME News Agency 1 day
Wetland Restoration Efforts Ongoing at Ganga Lake in Eastern Mongolia 1 day
Priceless Artifacts Once Used by the Queen Consort Exhibited 2 days
Monetary Policy Rate Maintained 2 days
Construction Starts on New Phase of Selbe 20-Minute City Development 2 days
World Ozone Day 2025 Celebrates 40 Years of Global Action 2 days
'The MongolZ' Rises to the Top of the World Rankings 2 days
DeMarcus Cousins to Play Again in the Mongolian League 2 days
UNICEF Fundraising Gala Advances Newborn Screening in Mongolia 2 days
Eleven Irrigation Systems Rehabilitated and Upgraded 3 days
Ancient Tibetan Manuscripts Digitized at the National Library of Mongolia 3 days
Parliament Reviews Audit Report on 2026 Budget Draft 3 days
Shen Minjuan: SCO Summit Held at Widest Scale to Date 3 days
2025 Autumn Session of the State Great Khural Commences with Structural Reforms 3 days
Gobi Bear Tagged with Satellite Tracking Collar 3 days
Tulga Claims Second World Championship Medal with Silver in Men’s Freestyle Wrestling 4 days
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers Win Four Medals at Sumo World Championships 2025 4 days
International Experts Assess Mongolia’s Veterinary Sector Performance 4 days
International Forum Aims to Contribute to Sustainable Economic Growth 4 days
Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science, Established in Mongolia 4 days
Emergency Weather Alerts to Be Delivered via E-Mongolia Notification System 4 days
Mongolia Surpasses 617,000 Tourist Arrivals by Mid-September 2025 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Government’s www.D-GOV.mn Launched 4 days
Digital Bridge 2025 Tech Forum Set for October 2–4 in Astana 6 days
Global Experts Convene in Ulaanbaatar for 'Bone and Muscle Health 2025' 6 days
Mongolian Cadet Judokas Secure Two Bronze Medals at Asian Championships 6 days
Mongolia’s Largest Mining Event Highlights Investment and Responsible Mining 6 days
Asia-Pacific Broadcasters Convene in Mongolia to Safeguard National Heritage Through Media 7 days
World’s Oldest Protected Mountain, Bogd Khan, Honored in State Worship Ceremony 7 days
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development Announces the First Holder of Digital Nomad Residency 7 days
Defense Sector to Enhance Exchange, Cooperation 7 days
Open-Air Sports Complex Commissioned in Tolgoit 7 days
Ulaanbaatar and Japan Strengthen Clean Energy Partnership 7 days
General Meeting of Asia Securities Forum Opens in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Mongolia Reviews Achievements of SCALA Climate Initiative 7 days
Government to Develop Unified ‘E-Business’ Platform for Enterprises 7 days
Minister Battsetseg Meets Naoko Ito to Advance Mongolia-Japan Cultural Ties 7 days
‘Mongolia-Japan Ethics and Discipline’ Calligraphy Exhibition Opens 8 days
State Visit of Governor-General of Australia Samantha Mostyn Concludes 8 days
Women Leaders Drive Equality Dialogue in Mongolia 8 days
Government Reports Operational Improvements at Erdenes Tavantolgoi Under Special Regime 8 days
Mongolia Records USD 16.6 Billion in Trade 8 days
Mongolian Businesses Meet South Korean Construction and Food Industry Entrepreneurs 8 days
Bolor-Erdene Ranks 32nd in World Duathlon Rankings 8 days
Drug Enforcement Department to Operate as Independent Unit 8 days
Government Launches D-GOV.mn System to Incorporate Citizens’ Initiatives into Decisions 8 days
Mongolian School in Ottawa Opens New Academic Year 8 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Argentina Presents Letter of Credentials 9 days
Mongolia Deploys 15th Battalion’s Second Contingent to UN Mission in South Sudan 9 days
Wreaths Laid at the Monument for the Victims of Political Repression 9 days
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