“Strings of the Heart” selected as a finalist in the New York Flash Film Festival
A film “Strings of the Heart” directed by Tergel Purevdorj has been selected as a finalist in the New York Flash Film Festival in the short documentary category.
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MASAM II project launches in Mongolia
The Mainstreaming Social Accountability for Improved Transparency and Participation in Mongolia or MASAM II project, has started in Mongolia. 
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533 new cases, seven COVID-19-related deaths reported
Daily COVID-19 press briefing for today, May 17, by the Ministry of Health, reported that 533 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours across the country. 
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96.7 percent of capital city citizens partially vaccinated against COVID-19
A total of 3,171 citizens were involved in immunization in the capital city yesterday, May 16. Specifically, 1,157 people received their first shots of COVID-19 vaccine while 3,171 people have gotten their second shots. 
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Meeting held with Ambassador of Poland
President of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) O.Amartuvshin had a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland to Mongolia Krzysztof Bojko on May 15.
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MNCCI working closely with JICA on MONMAP-AVC – ‘Mongolian Agricultural Sector Value Chain Master Plan Project’
The agriculture and livestock industry in Mongolia accounts for about 13% of the GDP and about 30% of the working population engages in this industry.
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Weekly review of Parliamentary activities for May 10-15
In connection with the adoption of the revised Law on Cooperatives, MPs S.Chinzorig and G.Temuulen, Director of the SME Ya.Erdenesaikhan, and Vice President of the Mongolian National Association of Agricultural Cooperatives D.Batmunkh called a press conference regarding amendments and important changes made in the law.
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Stock Exchange weekly review /May 10-14/
During the week of May 10, 2021 to May 14, 2021, MNT 1,250,096,955.33 worth of securities were traded through 5 trading sessions on the MSE.
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Charter flight brings 163 citizens home from Frankfurt
At 09:40 a.m., May 15, a charter flight in route of Frankfurt-Ulaanbaatar landed at Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport in Ulaanbaatar city with 163 passengers on board.
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Meeting held to develop proposals on establishment of Central Provident Fund
On May 14, 2021, the working group held its first online meeting with the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise to study and develop proposals on the establishment, formation and financing of the Central Provident Fund. 
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COVID-19: 541 new cases, two deaths reported
541 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded nationwide in the past 24 hours. 
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COVID-19: 553 new cases, five deaths reported
553 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded nationwide in the past 24 hours. 
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Online course ‘Food safety management system and OIE regulations for meat exports’ organized
Within the framework of the European Union (EU) funded ‘Support to Employment Creation in Mongolia (SECiM)’ project, which is jointly implemented by Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry (MoFALI), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), a 5-day online based Advanced Training of Trainers course on ‘Food safety management system and OIE regulations for meat exports’ was organized on 10-14 May 2021.
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MP N.Uchral participates in the meeting of the IPU Standing Committee Bureau
The 142nd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly is to be held online on May 24-28, 2021. The Assembly’s plenary session, relevant meetings and conferences are currently underway.
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Buur Kheer Steppe
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Mongolia is leading the world in cryptocurrency adoption
Today, nine-tenths of the world's money is just numbers on a computer. In Mongolia alone, about seven percent of all money is stored in banknotes in cash and the remaining 93 percent in non-cash or digital format. 
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PM L.Oyun-Erdene: Selenge and Darkhan will be developed into an agricultural region to replace mining as top industry
On May 13, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene’s working visit continued to Selenge aimag.
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Archaeological sites around the capital city taken under protection
 As the capital city expands, archaeological sites are more likely to be destroyed by people.
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Parliament approves Budget Framework Statement for 2022 and Budget Assumptions for 2023-2024
At its plenary meeting on May 13, the Mongolian Parliament approved the bills on Budget Framework Statement for 2022 and Budget Assumptions for 2023-2024 in its first reading.
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Livestock birthing at 70.8 percent nationwide
To date, 17.5 million dams (70.8 percent of total 24 million) have delivered offspring nationwide, reports the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry.
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Mongolia Elected to Universal Postal Union’s Postal Operations Council for First Time 2 hours
More Than 2,500 Engineers and Specialists Engaged in Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Project 2 hours
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru Visits Uvs Aimag 2 hours
Government Approves First Regulation on Public Physical Education 3 hours
New Dinosaur Species Study Published in Prestigious Nature Journal 3 hours
Mongolist Anna Tsendina Donates Rare Zanabazar-Era Deity Sculpture 6 hours
Mongolia to Host UNCCD COP17 With Participation of 10,000 Delegates 6 hours
Chair of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment meets Deputy Regional Director of GGGI Asia 7 hours
Orkhon Purevdorj Wins Bronze at 2025 World Wrestling Championships 7 hours
Mongolian School in Seoul Celebrates 25th Annual Naadam Festival 7 hours
‘Mongolian Literary Culture’ Exhibition on Display 7 hours
Government of Türkiye Grants 68 Scholarships to Mongolian Students in 2025 8 hours
Orkhon Aimag Hosts Copper Festival to Boost Tourism and Mining 1 day
Infrastructure Construction Continues at Hunnu City 1 day
Mongolia-China Media: AI Brings Unprecedented Opportunities, Challenges 1 day
Enkhjin Wins Bronze at World Wrestling Championships 1 day
Baganuur Battery Storage Power Station Supplies 48.7 Million kWh to Central Grid 1 day
Altjin Wins Bronze at World Wrestling Championships 1 day
Women Political Leaders Expand Cooperation 1 day
Former Parliamentary Leaders Meet at Khuraldai Advisory Chamber 1 day
Buuruljuut Power Plant’s Second Unit Set for December 2025 Commissioning 1 day
Wreaths Laid at the Monument to Marshal Tsedenbal Yumjaa 1 day
Consumer Prices in Mongolia Rise 8.8 Percent in August 2 days
Bronze Trophy Named after Yuri Nikulin Awarded to Mongolian Contortionists in Moscow 2 days
'Origin': A Photographer’s Tribute to Endangered Languages 2 days
Inner Mongolian Cultural Days Commence 2 days
Harvest Progress Update: Increases in Hay and Vegetable Yields, Drop in Potato Production 2 days
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Establish Framework for Direct Flights 2 days
Foreign Trade of Mongolia Totals USD 16.6 Billion in First Eight Months of 2025 2 days
Virtual Zone Established to Support Information Technology Production 2 days
Employees of ‘Thermal Power Plant No. 4’ JSC Donate Blood to Save 240 Lives 2 days
Chinese Media Delegation Visits MONTSAME News Agency 2 days
Wetland Restoration Efforts Ongoing at Ganga Lake in Eastern Mongolia 2 days
Priceless Artifacts Once Used by the Queen Consort Exhibited 3 days
Monetary Policy Rate Maintained 3 days
Construction Starts on New Phase of Selbe 20-Minute City Development 3 days
World Ozone Day 2025 Celebrates 40 Years of Global Action 3 days
'The MongolZ' Rises to the Top of the World Rankings 3 days
DeMarcus Cousins to Play Again in the Mongolian League 3 days
UNICEF Fundraising Gala Advances Newborn Screening in Mongolia 3 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 4 days
Gobi Bear Tagged with Satellite Tracking Collar 4 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 7 days
Global Experts Convene in Ulaanbaatar for 'Bone and Muscle Health 2025' 7 days
Mongolian Cadet Judokas Secure Two Bronze Medals at Asian Championships 7 days
Mongolia’s Largest Mining Event Highlights Investment and Responsible Mining 7 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 8 days
Mongolia Reviews Achievements of SCALA Climate Initiative 8 days
Government to Develop Unified ‘E-Business’ Platform for Enterprises 8 days
Minister Battsetseg Meets Naoko Ito to Advance Mongolia-Japan Cultural Ties 8 days
‘Mongolia-Japan Ethics and Discipline’ Calligraphy Exhibition Opens 8 days
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