171 Mongolians return from Russia
This morning at 6.30 am on May 26, a charter flight from Moscow, Russia landed at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, bringing back 171 Mongolian citizens.
1905 days
Naadam Festival to be live streamed to avoid mass gathering
Naadam wrestling, archery, and knuckle-bone shooting tournaments and horse races will be held as usual – except every participant of the tournaments, tournament organizers, and festival celebrants will have to be tested for Covid-19.
1906 days
Bodi Insurance JSC launches IPO
Primary market order opening and the opening bell ceremony for ‘Bodi Insurance’ JSC, a newly listed company on the Tier 1, have been held today, May 25 at the Mongolian Stock Exchange.
1906 days
North Korean Ambassador visits MAS Institute of International Affairs
Diplomatic representatives led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to Mongolia O Sung Ho visited the Institute of International Affairs of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences on May 22.
1906 days
Mongolian team wins Asian championship
Mongolian e-sport team ‘Tiger’ won ‘Weibo Cup Asian Championship -2020’ CS : GO, organized by Chinese social media platforms - Weibo and Marstv. It was participated by 16 Asian teams, including two Mongolia teams: Tiger and D13.
1906 days
Amendment to Constitution comes into force today
The amendments to the Constitution of Mongolia, which were adopted by the Mongolian Parliament – State Great Khural on 14 November 2019, entered into force at 12.00 AM of May 25, 2020, today, or at the hour of Horse of the third day of the first summer month of the year of Metal Rat of the Seventeenth 60-year Cycle by the Mongolian calendar. 
1906 days
62th academic conference of Mongolian medical sciences held
The 62nd academic conference of Mongolian medical sciences was held in online format for the first time today, May 25, at the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS).
1906 days
Honorary Consul to Uzbekistan pledges to support Mongolian athletes
Mr D. Otgondalai, member of the Executive Committee of the Mongolian National Olympic Committee (MNOC), head of Athletes’ Commission and bronze medallist of RIO-2016 Olympic Games and World Championships, held a meeting with Mr Abdugafur Rahmanov, Mongolian Honorary Consul to Uzbekistan, exchanging views on cooperation. 
1906 days
SEC supports extending heightened state of readiness, Cabinet to decide May 27
At today’s extended meeting of the State Emergency Commission (SEC), all the SEC members voted in favor of extending the period of the heightened state of readiness, which expires on May 31, for another month or until June 30.
1906 days
MNT213 billion spent on health sector
At today's extended meeting of the State Emergency Commission, Minister of Finance Ch. Khurelbaatar reported on the economic measures being taken by the Government during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
1906 days
EU and UNFAO work in Khuvsgul aimag
A joint team led by Traian Hristea, Ambassador of the European Union to Mongolia, and Vinod Ahuja, Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UNFAO) in Mongolia, worked in Khuvsgul aimag for 3 days to meet local authorities, partners and beneficiaries to see the implementation of ongoing projects in the region. 
1906 days
Deputy PM briefs on implementation of Mongolia's COVID-19 response measures
An extended meeting of the State Emergency Commission (SEC) is currently taking place at the State House. Reports and discussions about the implementation of the precautionary measures being taken against the COVID-19 pandemic are being held during the meeting.
1906 days
Playtime Festival postponed until next year
One of the biggest live music festivals in Mongolia, Playtime, that was originally scheduled for July 16-19, 2020, has been postponed by a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 
1906 days
Memorandum signed to open U.S. cultural and information center in Darkhan
U.S. Embassy officials led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Mongolia Michael S. Klecheski worked in Darkhan city, Darkhan Uul-aimag, on May 22.
1906 days
Naadam Festival to be live streamed to avoid mass gathering
The organizing committee of Naadam, Mongolian traditional festival, convened at the State Palace on May 22. 
1906 days
Project to empower women in rural economy to be carried out in Khentii aimag
Geres Mongolia and Governor of Khentii aimag have established a Memorandum of Understanding on realizing a project entitled “Promoting the role of women in rural economic development” in five soums of the aimag.
1906 days
Japan to provide non-refundable aid to Mongolia
On May 22, Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar had a telephone conversation with his Japanese counterpart Motegi Toshimitsu.
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Stock Exchange weekly review /May 18-22/
During the week of May 18, 2020 to May 22, 2020, MNT 601,626,716.25 worth of securities were traded through 5 trading sessions on the MSE.
1906 days
A working group to study possibilities on creating Mongolia-EEC Free Trade Agreement
The first consultative meeting on setting up a joint working group in charge of studying the possibilities to establish Free Trade Agreement between Mongolia and the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) took place virtually on May 22.
1906 days
13 parties, 4 coalitions and 137 independent candidates file to run for elections
The General Election Commission (GEC) announced that it has completed receiving documents of candidates nominated by the political parties or coalitions as well as independent candidates, who are registered to participate in the 2020 election to the State Great Khural.
1909 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 5 hours
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 6 hours
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 9 hours
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 9 hours
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 10 hours
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 10 hours
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 11 hours
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 11 hours
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 12 hours
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 12 hours
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 1 day
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 1 day
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 1 day
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 1 day
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 1 day
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 1 day
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 2 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 2 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 2 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 2 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 2 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 2 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 2 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 5 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 5 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 5 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 5 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 5 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 5 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 5 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 6 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 6 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 6 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 6 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 6 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 6 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 6 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 6 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 7 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 7 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 7 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 7 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 7 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 7 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 8 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 8 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 8 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 8 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 8 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 8 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 8 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 8 days
Mongolian Students to Participate in “Seeds for the Future 2025” International Program 9 days
450 Teachers Participate in Mentor Teacher Training 9 days
Dambadarjaa Subcenter Heating Plant to Be Commissioned in 2026 9 days
Darkhan Metallurgical Plant Reports Profit of MNT 36.7 Billion in First Half of 2025 9 days
Mongolia and Finland to Strengthen Cooperation within UN and Other International Organizations 9 days
Tulia Ackson: “IPU Will Support Mongolia’s Efforts to Enhance Gender Equality” 9 days
Khubilai Khaan’s Naval Fleet Exhibit Now on Display at Chinggis Khaan National Museum 9 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
Early 20th-Century Mongolian History and Culture Through the Lens of a French Photographer 9 days
New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 12 days
Development Trends for Next 50 Years and Future Policy Directions Discussed 12 days
Mongolia–Canada Comprehensive Partnership Expands with New Content 12 days
Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated 12 days
Mongolia and Kazakhstan to Expand Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 12 days
Seventh World Mas-Wrestling Championships Commence 12 days
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