Tax revenue decreased by 15.8 percent
According to the preliminary results in the first half of 2020, the total revenue of the general government budget amounted to MNT 4.4 trillion, MNT 4.1 trillion of which accounted for equilibrated revenue. Total equilibrated revenue was 94.1% of general government budget revenue.
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Exports decreased by 28.2 percent
In the first half of 2020, Mongolia traded with 135 countries from all over the world and the total trade turnover reached USD 5.3 billion, of which USD 2.8 billion were exports and USD 2.5 billion were imports.
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Foreign Minister holds phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has held a phone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia N.Enkhtaivan and congratulated him on his appointment.
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Stock Exchange weekly review /Jul 16-17/
During the week of July 16, 2020 to July 17, 2020, MNT 70,289,966.44 worth of securities were traded through 2 trading sessions on the MSE.
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Foreign heads of state and government extend greetings for National Naadam Festival
 On the occasion of the 2229th anniversary of foundation of the first Mongolian Statehood, 814th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire, 99th anniversary of People’s Revolution of Mongolia, heads of state and government of foreign countries such as Russia, China, USA, Japan, South Korea, India, Turkey and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, have extended greetings to President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh and Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar. 
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37,869 children born in the first half of 2020
According to the statistics released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), 37,591 mothers delivered 37,869 children in the first half of 2020. The figure shows the decrease of 492 compared with the same period of the previous year.
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Foreign Minister gives directive to Mongolia’s diplomatic missions abroad
Minister of Foreign Affairs N.Enkhtaivan gave a directive to all heads and staff of Mongolian Diplomatic Missions abroad to provide all-round assistance and support to citizens, who made requests to return home from overseas countries, based on possibilities of the Diplomatic Missions, citizens’ initiatives and cooperation with their residing countries until Mongolia completes repatriating its citizens in stages.
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COVID-19 recoveries increase to 211
A citizen who returned home on a charter flight from Seoul has tested positive for COVID-19, reports D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) at today’s daily briefing of the Ministry of Health. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 262.
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President delivers closing remarks to the National Festival – Naadam
On July 12th, the President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga gave a speech to wrap up the Naadam festivities, celebrating the 2229th anniversary of Mongol State, the 814th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire and the 99th anniversary of the People’s Revolution.
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Ministry of Culture projected to have 7 departments and 78 staff
At its regular meeting dated July 16, the Cabinet set up a working team which is committed to develop action program of the Government of Mongolia for 2020-2024 and a draft action plan on its implementation.
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Deputy Ministers appointed
At its meeting convened yesterday, July 16, the Cabinet appointed the following officials as Deputy Ministers of the Ministries suggested by the Prime Minister and with 100 percent votes of the Cabinet members.  
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Experiment conducted on virtual travelling
The Mongolian Tourism Association, in cooperation with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), conducted an experiment on virtual travelling in Dulaankhaan soum of Selenge aimag.
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Ch.Batzaya: Eagle-holding Kazakh man on horseback, towering Altai Mountains perfect combination
The Kazakh people in Mongolia are one of very few nations left in the world who are still practicing the ancient art of hunting with eagles until today. Mongolia’s eagle hunting and the Golden Eagle Festival have been a great attraction for the increasing number of foreign travelers to Mongolia. Photographer Ch.Batzaya, who has been promoting this unique traditions of the Kazakh people to Mongolian people and the world through his series of photographs, spoke about his own experience with the eagle hunting culture.
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Portrait of the 8th Bogd Jebtsundamba Khutuktu
The artist drew the Bogd Khan in the same way as Buddhist deities in the form of Thangka on silk using mineral pigments.
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Deputy PM Ya.Sodbaatar checks readiness of health sector
Delegates of police and emergency management offices and the Ministry of Finance headed by Deputy Prime Minister Ya.Sodbaatar got acquainted with operations of healthcare organizations including the State Central First Hospital,  the State Central Second Hospital, the Military Central Hospital, the National Center for Communicable Diseases and the National Center for Maternal and Child Health on July 15.
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209 COVID-19 patients make recovery so far
At today’s daily briefing of the Ministry of Health, Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) D.Nyamkhuu reported that two more COVID-19 patients have made recovery.
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Schools and kindergartens in Ulaanbaatar go under renovation
It has been planned to renovate 74 schools and kindergartens in the capital city this year with funding from development funds. The companies to carry out 15 school and kindergarten renovation projects have started their work.
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Heavy rain expected throughout the country in the coming days
The National Agency of Meteorology and Environment has issued a warning for heavy rain in the next few days. 
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Stock Exchange weekly review /Jul 6-10/
During the week of July 6, 2020 to July 10, 2020, MNT 286,225,647.03 worth of securities were traded through 5 trading sessions on the MSE.
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428 Mongolian nationals arrive
Two charter flights en route Seoul-Ulaanbaatar, bringing a total of 428 Mongolian nationals, has landed today at Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport in Ulaanbaatar.
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 1 day
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 1 day
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 1 day
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 1 day
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 1 day
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 1 day
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 1 day
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 1 day
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 1 day
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 1 day
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 2 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 2 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 3 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 3 days
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Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 3 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 3 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 4 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 4 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 4 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 4 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 4 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 4 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 4 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 4 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 4 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 4 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 5 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 5 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 5 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 5 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 5 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 6 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 6 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 6 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 6 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 6 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 6 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 6 days
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Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 8 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 9 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 9 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 9 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 9 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 9 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 9 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 9 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 9 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 9 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 9 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 9 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 9 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 9 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 10 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 10 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 10 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 10 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 11 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 11 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 11 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 11 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 11 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 12 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 12 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 12 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 12 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 12 days
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