Education
GMIT and Mongol Koosen sign Memorandum of Understanding
On March 6, the German-Mongolian institute for Resource and Technology (GMIT) and ‘Mongol Koosen’ College of Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their cooperation in academic training and research.
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UN Mongolia statement on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2020
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Municipality to cooperate with Russian professionals to reduce traffic jam
“Making the Moscow’s complex system of traffic movement control as a model, the numerous works are under plan, including implementing ‘Unified system for traffic movement coordination and planning system’ in Ulaanbaatar city,” said B.Otgonsukh, project coordinator in charge of road and transport affairs of Ulaanbaatar city at the meeting of municipal governor on March 5.
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Winners of essay contest receive scholarships to study in Russia
On March 6, winners of the annual Russian essay contest organized by the ‘Novosti Mongolia’ weekly operated by MONTSAME news agency and the Russian Centre of Science and Culture were awarded scholarships to study in Russia.
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Ten-year-old girl donates her collected money for fighting coronavirus spread
A 10-year old girl I.Byambasuren today handed over her collected money MNT200,300 to the National Emergency Management Agency.
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Health professionals studying experience in Russia
A team of physicians and health professionals headed by Deputy Minister of Health L.Byambasuren is working in the Russian Federation.
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Passenger trains to go under decontamination every two hours
A total of 8,000 passengers use trains for transport per day in Mongolia, and an average of about 600-700 citizens uses the train at once for domestic routes. For this reason, Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC is working to safekeep the health security of passengers in prevention of the COVID-19 infection.
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Heart attack unit opens at First Central Hospital
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On March 05, Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia and Head of the State Emergency Commission U.Enkhtuvshin took part in the opening of a heart attack unit at the First Central Hospital of Mongolia. 
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Garbage trucks for sorted waste to be put into service
On March 5, the Ulaanbaatar city government handed over two garbage trucks purchased with local funds to Chingeltei district. 
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Domestic trains put back into operation in all routes
Domestic trains in all routes have begun to be operated from March 3. According to the decision made by the State Emergency Commission on February 26, traffic movement of public transport such as buses, trains, and planes had been suspended as a precautionary measure.
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Green park to be established along Tuul River
Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Amarsaikhan, Deputy Governor of the capital city in charge of air and environmental pollution issues D.Munkhjargal, and authorities of Ulaanbaatar Departments of Environment and Land Administration, Urban Planning Research Institute, and Urban Development Agency held a meeting to discuss the plan to establish a green park along the Tuul River.
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Roundup: Despite no cases, Mongolians prep for battle against COVID-19
Mongolians have donated cash and supplies to support their government's efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus despite no cases of the disease having emerged in the country.
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MAS scholars donate their one-day salary
On March 4, MAS President D.Regdel met with Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia Chen Shuang and handed over the academy’s donation worth around MNT 26,7 million to help with the fight against COVID-19.
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Ch.Ulaan: Food wheat and all types of rice to be exempted from tax
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Ch.Ulaan reports that at its regular meeting held today, the Cabinet decided to submit a bill to the Parliament on exemption of food wheat, wheat seed, all types of rice, sugar and vegetable oil from customs and value added taxes.
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461 people under medical supervision
As of today, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mongolia, reports the Ministry of Health.
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First underground mine museum planned in Berkh mine
The colorful stones herder Sanjaa found from Jonshit Tolgoi in Khentii aimag and showed to the geologists of Khar Yamaat mine in early September of 1954 turned out to be fluorspar. In the same month, a team of nine from SovMongolmetal Society laid the foundation stone of the Berkh mine.
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‘Emotional Support to Eternal Neighbor’ humanitarian campaign continues
With an aim to help fight against spread of coronavirus infection in the People’s Republic of China, a humanitarian campaign themed ‘Emotional Support to Eternal Neighbor’ initiated by the Government of Mongolia continues. 
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Bicycle paths to be built in eight more locations
Heads of departments and agencies affiliated at the Governor’s office of the capital city convened yesterday to discuss construction of bicycle paths to be built in Ulaanbaatar city in 2020. 
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USAID to help Mongolia address the threat of COVID-19
Building on ongoing USAID and other U.S. Government investments to help prepare and respond to infectious diseases under the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), the new funding will help address the threat of COVID-19 in the following high-priority countries: 
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Flight crew evacuated its citizens from Wuhan awarded
 Following to the Government decision, 31 Mongolian citizens quarantined in Wuhan city of China due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, had been evacuated to their homeland according to their requests on February 1, 2020 by a charter flight of the MIAT Mongolian Airlines.
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Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 4 hours
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 1 day
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 1 day
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 1 day
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 1 day
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 1 day
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 1 day
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 1 day
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 1 day
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 1 day
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 1 day
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 2 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 2 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 2 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 2 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 2 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 2 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 2 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 2 days
This Week in Mongolia 2 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 5 days
Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the Sustainability Dialogue 2025 5 days
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 5 days
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 5 days
Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project in Progress 5 days
President of Mongolia and the 8th UN Secretary-General Plant Trees in Peacekeepers' Grove 5 days
Ulemj Damiran: Countries are Focusing on Energy System Security 5 days
Muralee Thummarukudy: Mongolia Hosting COP17 Will Be a Turning Point for Global Rangeland Action 5 days
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mutual Understanding and Cooperation are Crucial for Mitigating Climate Change 5 days
Second Phase of the IFC Green Finance Market Development Project Launches 5 days
Mongolia Secures the Right to Host the Asian Individual Chess Championships in 2026 5 days
Environmental and Social Impact of Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Under Assessment 5 days
“Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” International Forum Commences 5 days
Mongolian Tourism Companies Participating in KOFTA 2025 Under the “Go Mongolia” National Brand 5 days
Awards Presented to the Winners of the “S. Dashdoorov” Academic Research Competition 5 days
The 10th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security Commences 6 days
Mongolia Maritime Administration and Korea Shipowners' Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding 6 days
Mongolia Hosts Regional Conference of International Association of Prosecutors 6 days
Astana International Forum-2025 Brings Together Public and Private Sector Leaders from Over 70 Countries 6 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 6 days
Mongolian and South Korean Artists to Perform “Madama Butterfly” in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the General Law on Taxation to Be Submitted to Parliament 6 days
Project Selection to Focus on Reducing Untreatable Diseases in Mongolia 6 days
Revised Draft Law on Value Added Tax to Be Submitted to Parliament 7 days
Draft Law on Private Supplementary Pensions to Be Submitted 7 days
Mongolia-South Korea "Rainbow Bridge" Joint Exhibition Opens New Conceptual Horizons 7 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 7 days
UN General Assembly Adopts Draft Resolution "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day" Initiated by President of Mongolia 7 days
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Appoints New Representative in Mongolia 7 days
Mongolia Appointed as Vice Chair of the Asia Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative 7 days
Mongolia to Host FIBA 3x3 World Cup for the First Time 7 days
UN General Assembly Adopts Draft Resolution "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day" Initiated by President of Mongolia 7 days
Works of Laureate of the State Premium and People's Writer Erdene Senge Added to the Library of Congress 7 days
Newly Operational Power Plants Providing Consistent Supply of Electricity 7 days
Law Enforcement Personnel Plant Over 100,000 Trees 7 days
Ceramic and Art Panel by Japanese Artists Installed at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 7 days
Mongolia and Turkmenistan Sign a Joint Declaration on Developing Bilateral Cooperation 8 days
Health Sector Employees to Establish a Grove in “IGM” Park 8 days
“1 Tugrug” Commemorative Coin Now on the Market 8 days
Draft Resolution on the Parliamentary Motion of Confidence in Prime Minister Falls Short on Approval 8 days
Mongolian Circus Artists Awarded the “Silver Crown” 8 days
Service for Tree Registration Added to the E-Mongolia System 8 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 1014.3 Kilograms of Precious Metals in May 8 days
National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia and U.S. Pacific Air Forces to Implement "Rescue Drill & Traineeship" Program 8 days
Mongolia to Host Asia-Pacific Facilitation Regional Forum on Air Transport Facilitation 8 days
National Control Program for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Receives International Validation 8 days
State Visit of President of Turkmenistan to Mongolia Concludes 9 days
Mongolian and Turkmen Businesses Lay Foundation for Long-Term Cooperation 9 days
Base Tariff for the Transportation of Petroleum Products by Rail to Be Halved 9 days
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