Business Council of Mongolia issues joint press release with NGOs on COVID-19
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Due to the rapid decline of the economy and rising short-term difficulties for businesses as a result of COVID-19, business advocate organizations and associations have released a joint statement demanding immediate, comprehensive measures be taken and that the proposals put forth by the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) to mitigate risks and protect business and employment be implemented.
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Ambassador Tugsbilguun pays farewell call on UN ESCAP Executive Secretary
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On 18 March 2020, H.E. Mr. Tugsbilguun Tumurkhuleg, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific /ESCAP/, paid a call on H.E. Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP at the UN Building in Bangkok to bid farewell at the end of his tenure.
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ADB provides $1.4 Million to strengthen Mongolia's COVID-19 preparedness
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reallocated $1.4 million from a health project in Mongolia to procure essential medical equipment for early detection, emergency care, and management of severe respiratory diseases in wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 
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252 Mongolian citizens arrive from Istanbul
A charter flight en route Istanbul-Ulaanbaatar landed at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport today at 01.22 am, bringing 252 citizens back to their home country.
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Ministry of Health proposes extension for closure of schools and kindergartens
 The Ministry of Health of Mongolia proposes to extend the closure of schools and kindergartens until April 30.  
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World Bank Group increases COVID-19 response to $14 billion
The World Bank and IFC’s Boards of Directors approved on March 17 an increased $14 billion package of fast-track financing to assist companies and countries in their efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the rapid spread of COVID-19. The package will strengthen national systems for public health preparedness, including for disease containment, diagnosis, and treatment, and support the private sector.
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Banks to allow customers to defer loan repayment for 90 days
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Today, March 18, Cabinet’s regular meeting was organized to touch on current economic state of Mongolia and steps to take concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Vulnerable children provided with nutrition, education and health kits
People in Need, with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and generous online contributions from the USA and Czech Republic, are supporting 750 vulnerable children with nutrition, education and health kits.
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Agriculture Minister visits Mindtech vegetable oil factory
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Ch.Ulaan got acquainted with the daily operation of Mindtech LLC, checking its stock of vegetable oil and capacity.
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Amendment of energy consumption rule approved
Today’s cabinet meeting approved amendments in a rule on energy consumption, reported B.Nasantogtokh, chief of the department at the Ministry of Energy.
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162 households to have new apartments in Umnugobi aimag
160 families will move into new apartments following the completion of ongoing redevelopment of Umnugobi aimag’s Dalanzadgad soum.
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Official documents to be recorded in both scripts from 2025
 At its regular meeting today, the Cabinet approved the ‘National Program for Mongolian script III.’  
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Operation of Mongolia-Japan Teaching Hospital to run normal under control of Education Ministry
At its regular session held today, the Cabinet discussed an issue related to Mongolia-Japan Teaching Hospital or University Hospital at the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences.
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Local youths making disinfection facility for vehicles
Youths of Khanbogd soum of Umnugobi aimag have made eight pieces of disinfection facilities for vehicles and placed them at Gashuunsukhait and Shivee khuren border checkpoints and roads in route Ulaanbaatar-Dalanzadgad.
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Sixth coronavirus case reported, test result to be confirmed soon
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Not long after Mongolia confirmed its fifth coronavirus case late yesterday, March 17, the sixth case of coronavirus was reported by the Ministry of Health today, March 18 at its daily 11 AM press briefing on the situations around the coronavirus outbreak. 
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‘Munkhiin Tun’ LLC produces 45 thousand masks daily
The World Health Organization recommends regular usage of face masks in order to take preventive measures against the ‘COVID-19’ novel coronavirus that is transmitted through droplets in the air. Countries are having factories work at its full capacity to meet their domestic demand for face masks. During this difficult time, the only face mask factory in the country is operating 24/7, providing 45 thousand face masks each day.
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Local youths making disinfection facility for vehicles
Youths of Khanbogd soum of Umnugobi aimag have made eight pieces of disinfection facilities for automobile and placed them at Gashuunsukhait and Shivee khuren border checkpoints and roads in route Ulaanbaatar-Dalanzadgad.
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Today is Global Recycling day
The Delegation of European Union to Mongolia announces on the approval of the Procedure on Construction Demolition Waste (CDW) management under an European Union-funded project.
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Mongolian citizens return from Russia to cross border through Altanbulag, Tsagaannuur border checkpoints
An operative team of the State Emergency Commission yesterday reported that Mongolian nationals, who are residing and studying in the Russian Federation, are possible to cross the  border of Mongolia only through Altanbulag-Khiagt, Tsagaannuur-Tashanta border checkpoints when returning to their home country. 
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Livestock loss increased in February
In Mongolia, the number of natural losses of adult livestock reached 174.0 thousand heads in the first two months of 2020, increased by 8.1 (4.9%) thousand heads compared with the same period of the previous year. In February 2020, the number of natural losses of livestock amounted to 125.3 thousand heads that made up 72.0 percent of total natural losses of livestock as of the first two months.
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Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 1 day
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 1 day
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 1 day
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 1 day
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 1 day
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 1 day
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 1 day
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 1 day
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 2 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 2 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 2 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 2 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 2 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 3 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 3 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 3 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 3 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 3 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 4 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 4 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 4 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 4 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 4 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 5 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 5 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 5 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 5 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 5 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 5 days
Mongolian Students to Participate in “Seeds for the Future 2025” International Program 5 days
450 Teachers Participate in Mentor Teacher Training 5 days
Dambadarjaa Subcenter Heating Plant to Be Commissioned in 2026 5 days
Darkhan Metallurgical Plant Reports Profit of MNT 36.7 Billion in First Half of 2025 6 days
Mongolia and Finland to Strengthen Cooperation within UN and Other International Organizations 6 days
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New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 8 days
Development Trends for Next 50 Years and Future Policy Directions Discussed 9 days
Mongolia–Canada Comprehensive Partnership Expands with New Content 9 days
Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated 9 days
Mongolia and Kazakhstan to Expand Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 9 days
Seventh World Mas-Wrestling Championships Commence 9 days
Travel Conditions for Mongolian Citizens Visiting South Korea to Be Reviewed 9 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at International Geography Olympiad 9 days
Foreign Minister Expresses Mongolia’s Commitment to Advancing Beneficial Cooperation with Finland 9 days
Mongolia and Japan to Cooperate on Expanding Green Housing Finance 9 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Governance and Inclusive Representation 9 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 9 days
Mongolia and Russia to Deepen Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 9 days
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P. Baigalmaa: "Undur Gegeen Zanabazar's White Tara is not a Mere Sculpture, but a Living and Breathing Artistic Figure" 9 days
Second-Stage Tender for Ulaanbaatar Metro Project to Be Announced in August 9 days
People’s Artist E. Amartuvshin Ranked World’s Top Opera Baritone 9 days
Research Launched to Determine Habitat Range of Snow Leopard 10 days
Fifth Mongolia-China Expo to Be Held Late August in Hohhot 10 days
Fukushiro Nukaga: “New Chapter Opened in Interparliamentary Cooperation” 10 days
MIAT’s New “Irves” Aircraft Lands in Mongolia After 12,265 km Trip 10 days
Five Aimags Classified as High-Risk for Drought 10 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Türkiye to Expand Historical and Cultural Cooperation 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Vietnam 11 days
Over 180 Countries Participate in the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 11 days
Prime Minister Reviews Progress at Kharkhorum Redevelopment Site 11 days
Mongolia Wins Bronze in 8th Asian Junior Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 11 days
39 Mongolian Students to Study in Germany Under “President's Scholar - 2100” Program 11 days
Lun Soum Agroforestry Project Experiments with Korean Vegetable Seedlings 11 days
SOAP II Project Makes Progress in Darkhan-Uul Province 11 days
Greenhouse Propagation Technology for Coniferous Trees Under Testing 11 days
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