Mongolia-UK partnership to expand in mining sector
On August 12, Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry G.Yondon received Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Mongolia Philip Malone.
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Construction of oil refinery plant in Dornogobi to be accelerated
At the direction given by the Prime Minister, Deputy PM Ya.Sodbaatar and some cabinet members held a hearing on the construction progress of the oil refining plant being built in Altanshiree soum, Dornogobi aimag as well as pressing issues, followed by a meeting with corresponding officials on August 13.
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Discussion takes place on increasing mining exports to China
On August 13, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh received Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Mongolia Chai Wenrui.
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UB Governor's Office, JICA to cooperate on waste management amid COVID-19
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and UB Governor Office organized yesterday, August 14, an opening ceremony of cooperation on the waste management countermeasure towards COVID-19.
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Mongolian filmmakers win 3 awards at Locarno International Film Festival
Mongolian filmmakers have won three awards at the 73th Locarno International Film Festival, which is taking place on August 5-15 in Locarno city of Switzerland.
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Births decrease by 1.4 percent from previous year
According to the ‘Electronic birth registration’ by the Ministry of Health, 6646 mothers gave birth, and 6734 children were issued registration numbers in June 2020.
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30,000 face masks donated to Mongolia
The China-based Global Energy Interconnection Development Organization has donated 30,000 face masks to Mongolia. The donation of face masks have been handed over by Representative of the President of Mongolia in charge of Regional Electricity and Gas Pipeline Cooperation B.Byambasaikhan to the Office of the President.
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Exports decreased by 17.1 percent compared to previous year
In the first seven months of 2020, Mongolia traded with 135 countries from all over the world, and the total trade turnover reached USD 6.7 billion, of which USD 3.8 billion were exports and USD 2.9 billion were imports.
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Four more people test positive, total COVID-19 cases in Mongolia at 297
At today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa reported that from the tests carried out on 487 people in the past 24 hours, 4 people have tested positive for coronavirus. 
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FIFA World Cup: Qualifying matches of Mongolian team delayed due to COVID-19
In light of the current COVID-19 situations around the globe, FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have jointly decided that the upcoming qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023, originally scheduled to take place during the international match windows in October and November 2020, will be rescheduled to 2021.
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‘Gobi Water-Green Growth’ conference to address water issues in Gobi region
An academic and innovation conference under the theme ‘Gobi Water-Green Growth’ is to be held on September 10 in Umnugobi aimag to discuss water issues in the Gobi region together with local people, representatives from local self-governing bodies, scholars and researchers and seek solutions.
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Chief of NEMA receives Australian Ambassador
Chief of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Brigadier General G.Ariunbuyan has met with the delegation led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Australia to Mongolia Dave Vosen.
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Mongolia, Kazakhstan exchange views on COVID-19, bilateral cooperation
On August 12, Deputy Prime Minister Ya.Sodbaatar received Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Zhalgas Zh. Adilbayev.
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Myagmarsaikhan walks over Chuluut River Canyon on 130-meter tightrope
Mongolian circus actor M.Myagmarsaikhan successfully walked  on a 130-meter long tight rope 50 meters above the ground across the Chuluut River Canyon in Arkhangai aimag on August 8.
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UNDP facilitates workshop to address Mongolia’s cashmere industry challenges
On August 13, UNDP Mongolia facilitated the ‘Cashmere Sector Recovery from Covid-19 - Building Forward Better’ workshop with key stakeholders of Mongolia’s cashmere industry including public, private and civil society representatives under the guidance of international Systems thinking experts.
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‘Strong Girls - Strong Nation’ program against gender-based violence underway
The Authority for Family, Child and Youth Development and ‘Beautiful Hearts’ NGO are jointly implementing ‘Strong Girls - Strong Nation’ program with a view to take preventive measures against all forms of sexual violence, and empower children, teenagers, and young women.
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Mongolia expresses interest in using Japan's experience in city general plan
Minister of Construction and Urban Development B.Munkhbaatar received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mongolia Mr. Kobayashi Hiroyuki.
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Isolation rooms for suspected cases at NCCD to increase by 126
On August 12, a group of officials led by Deputy Minister of Health Sh.Ankhmaa visited the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD).
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Deputy Health Minister meets Head of KOTRA Representative’s Office
On August 12, Deputy Minister of Health Sh.Ankhmaa received Head of the Representative’s Office of Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) Jung Won Joon to discuss partnership in the health sector.
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Statement of UN Mongolia on International Youth Day 2020
International Youth Day (IYD) is an opportunity to celebrate and mainstream young peoples’ voices, actions and initiatives, as well as their meaningful, universal and equitable engagement. 
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PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos 2 days
Maral-Erdene Claims Fourth Victory at the Tour of Mongolia 2025 2 days
Tourism Sector Between Mongolia and South Korea Highlighted for Rapid Growth 3 days
Mongolia-Singapore Cooperation to Advance 3 days
FIBA U16 Asia Cup to Be Held in Mongolia 3 days
FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 3 days
US Funding Continues for “Child Protection from Human Trafficking” Project 3 days
E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 3 days
Mining Week 2025 to Be Held in September 3 days
Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 3 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 3 days
The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway 3 days
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 4 days
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 4 days
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 4 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 4 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 4 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 4 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 4 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 4 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 4 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved 4 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 5 days
FEALAC and Mongolia 5 days
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 5 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 5 days
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 5 days
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 5 days
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 6 days
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 6 days
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 6 days
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 6 days
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 6 days
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 6 days
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 6 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 6 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 9 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 9 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 9 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 9 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 9 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 9 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 9 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 9 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 10 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 10 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 10 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 10 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 10 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 10 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 11 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 11 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 11 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 11 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 11 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 11 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 12 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 12 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 12 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 12 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 12 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 12 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 12 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 12 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 13 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 13 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 13 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 13 days
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