Politics
Bill on repayment of pension-backed loan to be submitted
The Cabinet today decided to submit a Bill on a full and one-time repayment of all pension loans to the Parliament for a very urgent consideration.  
1988 days
‘Mongolian oil refinery’ state company to have subsidiary
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Cabinet, at its session today, January 6, made following decisions.  
1988 days
Ecological police unit to be set up
The Cabinet today made a decision to establish a Unit of Ecological Police in the structure of police organization.
1988 days
‘One City – One Standard’ to improve living standard of Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Kicking off 2020, Ulaanbaatar city today introduced some of the major works planned this year within the framework of ‘One City – One Standard’ year announced by the capital city governor.  
1988 days
‘Vision-2050’ presented to Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh
On January 3, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh was presented the ‘Vision-2050’ policy document, which was formulated by a working group comprising of 1500 people, including scholars, experts and state secretaries of 13 ministries, heads of some government agencies, authorities of universities and representatives of non-government organizations.  
1988 days
Deputy chief of Cabinet Secretariat meets NEAR Secretary-General
Deputy Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat of Mongolian Government U.Byambasuren today received delegates led by Mr. Kim Ok-chae, Secretary-General of the Association of North East Asia Regional Governments (NEAR).
1991 days
Mongolia and Vietnam to cooperate in defense sector
At its meeting today, on January 2, Standing Committee on Security and Foreign Policy discussed and supported the draft resolution on the intergovernmental cooperation between Mongolia and Socialist Republic of Vietnam in defense sector.
1992 days
State Secretary of Education Ministry visits Magic Mongolia – 2 center
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Secretary of State of Ministry of Education, Science and Sports B.Bayarsaikhan visited the ‘Magic Mongolia-2’ project’s Child Protection and Development Center located in far western district of Ulaanbaatar city. 
1992 days
National minimum wage rises to MNT 420 thousand
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Upon a 2018 resolution of Tripartite National Commission for Labor and Social Concession, minimum wage is set at MNT 420 thousand starting January 1, 2020. The minimum wage growth makes the minimum amount of social insurance premium MNT 60.900. 
1992 days
Pension of 21.2 thousand people increased by MNT 50 thousand each
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Government’s decision dated December 30, 2019, to increase pension around 21.2 thousand people by MNT 50 thousand takes effect today, January 1, 2020. 
1993 days
One million children to receive monthly Child Allowance
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A parliamentary resolution made on November 28, 2019 to grant monthly Child Money allowance to all children, whose parents and caregivers applied for the allowance, comes into force today, January 1, 2020. 
1993 days
Mongolian President welcomes New Year with good news for seniors
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga rang in the New Year with traditional greetings addressing the nation just moments before the clock strikes midnight. The message was broadcasted on TV across the country. 
1993 days
Ministry of Environment and Tourism gives information on Donald Trump Jr.’s trip to Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On December 30, 2019, Mongolian Ministry of Environment and Tourism released a press release concerning recent press reports, which have suggested Donald Trump Jr. illegally or preferentially obtained a Mongolian government hunting license for the endangered Argali mountain sheep. 
1995 days
Government allows making up pension shortfall
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At its session held today, December 30, the Cabinet made a decision allowing citizens, who could not set up a pension plan from the Social Insurance Fund, to make up for lost pension contributions on their own choice. 
1995 days
Government raised pension of 21 thousand people
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Cabinet held its regular session today, December 30, and made a decision to increase pension of some people, who qualified for early retirement depending on the number of raised children and years of employment, by MNT 50 thousand each. The government resolution is to take effect starting January 1, 2020. 
1995 days
State titles, orders, and medals conferred
On the occasion of the 2228th anniversary of the Statehood, the 813th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire, the 108th anniversary of Restoration of National Freedom and Independence, the 98th anniversary of the People’s Revolution, and the 30th anniversary of the Democratic Revolution, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga issued a decree and conferred state titles, orders, and medals on December 29.
1995 days
Military ranks awarded
Authorized by Article 33, Section 1, Clause 7 of the Constitution of Mongolia and Article 9, Section 1 and Article 15, Section 1 of the Law on the President of Mongolia, and based on the presidential decree No. 02, issued on March 13, 2019, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga awarded the military rank of Brigadier General to Colonel D.Gerel, Director of the General Intelligence Agency, Colonel S.Baatarjav, Commissioner General of the National Police Agency, and Colonel M.Enkh-Amar, Secretary of the State Emergency Commission.
1995 days
State Prize conferred upon works of Bayanmongol Jazz Band of the State Philharmonic Orchestra
On the occasion of the 2228th anniversary of the Statehood, the 813th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire, the 108th anniversary of Restoration of National Freedom and Independence, the 98th anniversary of the People’s Revolution, and the 30th anniversary of the Democratic Revolution, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga issued yesterday, December 29, a decree on awarding the State Prize.
1995 days
State Prize conferred on Haranga rock band
On the occasion of the 2228th anniversary of the Statehood, 813th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire, 108th anniversary of Restoration of Independence, 98th anniversary of the People’s Revolution, 30th anniversary of the Democratic Revolution, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga issued a decree on awarding State Prize.
1996 days
Mongolia, ADB Sign project to improve access to quality health services
1996 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 3 hours
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 4 hours
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 4 hours
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 6 hours
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 9 hours
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 9 hours
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 11 hours
This Week in Mongolia 13 hours
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 1 day
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 3 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 3 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 3 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 3 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 3 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 3 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 3 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 3 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 3 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 3 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 3 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 4 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 4 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 4 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 4 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 4 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 4 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 4 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 4 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 4 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 4 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 4 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 5 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 6 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 6 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 6 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 6 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 6 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 6 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 6 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 6 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 6 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 7 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 7 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 7 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 7 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 7 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 7 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 7 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 7 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 7 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 10 days
Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the Sustainability Dialogue 2025 10 days
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 10 days
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 10 days
Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project in Progress 10 days
President of Mongolia and the 8th UN Secretary-General Plant Trees in Peacekeepers' Grove 10 days
Ulemj Damiran: Countries are Focusing on Energy System Security 10 days
Muralee Thummarukudy: Mongolia Hosting COP17 Will Be a Turning Point for Global Rangeland Action 10 days
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mutual Understanding and Cooperation are Crucial for Mitigating Climate Change 10 days
Second Phase of the IFC Green Finance Market Development Project Launches 10 days
Mongolia Secures the Right to Host the Asian Individual Chess Championships in 2026 10 days
Environmental and Social Impact of Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Under Assessment 10 days
“Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” International Forum Commences 10 days
Mongolian Tourism Companies Participating in KOFTA 2025 Under the “Go Mongolia” National Brand 10 days
Awards Presented to the Winners of the “S. Dashdoorov” Academic Research Competition 11 days
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