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“Silent City Driver” Wins Grand Prix for Best Film at PÖFF
A Mongolian film Silent City Driver by Sengedorj Janchivdorj won the Grand Prix for Best Film at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival, PÖFF), which is one of the 15 A-tier film festivals accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations.
26 days
Mongolian Sustainable Finance Forum to Be Held under the Auspices of the President of Mongolia
Under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, the Mongolian Sustainable Finance Forum-2024 will be held in Ulaanbaatar on November 27- 29, 2024.
29 days
President of Mongolia Vetoes the Law on the State Budget for 2025
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh has vetoed the 2025 Budget Law and the relevant laws submitted with it, based on the relevant provisions of the Constitution and the Law on the President. Head of the Office of the President of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav and other officials briefed on the veto on November 20, 2024.
30 days
Loan Agreements for Projects to Drive Climate Action and Enhance Health Services Signed
The Government of Mongolia and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday signed loan agreements for two projects aimed at accelerating climate investments and improving access to affordable, quality health services across Mongolia. ADB Country Director for Mongolia Shannon Cowlin and Minister of Finance Javkhlan Bold signed the loan agreements.
30 days
Cultural Expo Opens, Offering a Multitude of Entertainment
As part of Cultural Creativity Month, the Cultural Expo was opened in the UB Event Hall of Ulaanbaatar Hotel on November 20, 2024.
31 days
Draft Amendment to the Law on Labor Force Migration to Be Submitted to Parliament
During its regular session on November 20, 2024, the Cabinet decided to submit the draft amendment to the Law on Labor Force Migration to the State Great Khural.
31 days
Bids for Incineration Plant and Waste to Energy Plant to Be Announced Next Month
The Governor's Office of the Capital City of Mongolia plans to launch phased measures to build a sludge drying and incineration plant and a waste-to-energy plant between 2024 and 2028 as part of improving Ulaanbaatar's engineering infrastructure.  
31 days
Low Vision Clinic Opens at the Medical Sciences University Hospital
A Low Vision Clinic opened on November 18, 2024, at the Hospital of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) as part of the Australian Government’s micro-aid program. 
32 days
New Electricity Tariffs Set
The Energy Regulatory Commission is set to increase electricity tariffs from November 15, 2024. The Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that the average electricity tariff will be raised from MNT 216 per kWh to MNT 280. The changes were made in a way to not overburden households financially and encourage them to monitor their energy consumption and save energy.
33 days
This Week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of November 18-24, 2024.
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TDB Issues Mongolia’s First Green and Social Bond in the International Market
The first Social and Green Bond from Mongolia has been issued by the Trade and Development Bank (TDB) for international professional investors. This is the first five-year or long-term bond issued by the private sector since the TDB’s bond, issued in 2015.
36 days
Improving the Effectiveness of the Mongolia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Mongolia and Japan entered into force in June 2016 and has been implemented since 2017. The Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) intends to develop a recommendation on improving the agreement's implementation and submit it to the relevant state authorities of both countries. As part of this initiative, MNCCI organized a discussion on November 13, 2024, to resolve the challenges faced by businesses in implementing the EPA.
37 days
Protection of Children in Mongolia Impacted by Dzud Discussed
People in Need (PIN) NGO in partnership with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Mongolia completed the REACH Project and held a meeting-discussion to present the project results on October 29, 2024.
37 days
Digital Operator Services to Be Introduced at the Citizen Feedback 11-11 Center
At the regular session of the Cabinet of Mongolia on November 13, 2024, Minister of Mongolia and Head of the Cabinet Secretariat Uchral Nyam-Osor presented the measures to resolve citizens' requests and complaints on health care services and prescriptions, registered at the Citizen Feedback 11-11 Center of the Government of Mongolia, eliminate missed calls to the Center, inform citizens about the resolution of complaints, and improve the Center's operations.
38 days
UN Adopts “Literacy for Life: Shaping Future Agendas” Resolution Initiated by Mongolia
At the initiative of Mongolia, the “Literacy for Life: Shaping Future Agendas” resolution was adopted at the Third Committee of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly on November 11, 2024.
39 days
Health Ministry to Take Preventive Measures to Reduce Infant Mortality
The Ministry of Health established a leadership team in charge of reducing infant mortality and increasing the average life expectancy of Mongolians and the leadership team convened to discuss the national plan. 
40 days
Climate Change Risk Index for 2030-2050 to Be Calculated
The Ministry of Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, and the UNDP are jointly implementing the “Improving Adaptive Capacity and Risk Management of Rural Communities in Mongolia” (ADAPT) project. A Meeting on Planning and Funding Strategy Based on Climate Change Risk was held under the ADAPT project, where methods and results of this strategy, and actions to be taken were discussed.
40 days
This Week in Mongolia
Summary of events for the week of November 11-17, 2024:
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E-Visa Issuance to Visit Mongolia Increases Threefold
Since 2021, over 700 thousand foreigners have been issued visas to visit Mongolia through an electronic visa system. Specifically, in the first 10 months of this year, a total of 84744 overseas citizens were issued e-visas in four categories, which means 3.2-fold higher compared to the same period last year. 
43 days
Eight Cooperation Documents Signed Between Mongolia and China
Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai held an official meeting with Premier of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang on November 5, 2024, during his working visit to attend the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China.
45 days
Japan to Fund Renovation of Secondary School No. 1 in Sagsai Soum, Bayan-Ulgii Aimag 1 day
Political Consultation Between the Foreign Ministries of Mongolia and Oman 2 days
Reducing the Shortage of Teachers and Enhancing Teacher Recognition 2 days
Thirtieth Anniversary of the Mongolia-Japan "Partnership Association" Celebrated in Ulaanbaatar 2 days
Mongolia and India to Expand Cooperation in Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth Development 2 days
The Government of Mongolia Raises Pensions by Six Percent 2 days
The Second Consultative Meeting between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and Canada Takes Place in Ottawa 2 days
“Chimney-Free Zone” to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 2 days
"Tengeriin Elch" Historical Opera to Delight Audiences 2 days
Green Bond Issued for Waste Recycling 2 days
Baganuur 50 MW Battery Storage Power Station Supplies Energy to Central System 2 days
The Second National Oncology Center to Be Constructed in Ulaanbaatar 2 days
Mongolia and the UN Review Progress of Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027 2 days
Deputy Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia Receives Ambassadors of the French Republic and the European Union 2 days
The Urban Planning Administration Overseeing the Development of New Kharkhorum City 3 days
Human Remains Dating Back 25,000 Years Discovered in Mongolian Gobi Desert 3 days
Hunnu Aristocrats' Burial Complex to Be Registered as World Cultural Heritage 3 days
Presenting New Research Findings on Mongolian Literature Written in Tibetan 3 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to the People’s Republic of China Enkhbold Nyamaa Presents Letter of Credence 4 days
Murun Purevdorj to Compete in the "2025 Dakar Rally" 4 days
Mongolian National Team Wins 79 Medals in 2024 4 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Elected President of the Mongolian Chess Federation 4 days
Mongolian Athletes Improve Their Rankings by 36-78 Positions 4 days
Thirty World Records Set During the 2024 Weightlifting World Championships 4 days
Draft Resolution on Commemorating the 130th anniversary of the birth of Sambuu Jamsran Submitted 4 days
Mongolian Aviation Sector Marks an Unprecedented Accomplishment in its History 4 days
A Modern Laboratory for Restoration of Cultural Artifacts Now Operational 4 days
Savings in the National Currency of Mongolia Increased by MNT 5.4 Trillion 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia Provides 360 Panoramic Photos to Google Maps 8 days
Przewalski Horses to Be Reintroduced to Numrug with Czech Support 8 days
Central Bank of Mongolia Decides to Keep Policy Interest Rate at 10 Percent 8 days
Mongolian University of Science and Technology Decorates Its Classroom with the World's Heaviest Metal 8 days
Law on Budget of Mongolia for 2025 Approved 9 days
Mongol Nomad Migration Recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity 9 days
ADB-Funded Projects in Darkhan-Uul Aimag Supporting Mongolia's Regional Development 9 days
Asian Development Bank Projects Yielding Positive Results in Selenge Aimag 9 days
The Capital’s First Four “Job Centers” Have Opened Their Doors 9 days
Certificate of Origin for Products Exported to Japan to Be Issued Digitally 10 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Visits Milk Farms 10 days
Direct Flights from Ulaanbaatar to Ho Chi Minh City Officially Launched 10 days
The Trade and Development Bank JSC Recognized as the “Best Corporate Bank of 2024” by Euromoney Magazine 10 days
Mongolia and Germany Agree to Convert Debt into Public Health Investments 11 days
First Tariff Wage Network in the Cashmere Sector to be Introduced to Mongolia 11 days
Trade & Development Bank Brings Apple Pay to Customers 11 days
Over 50 Mongolian Companies Received the “Women Owned” Certification Label 11 days
Mongolian Athletes Bring Home 80 Out of 90 Medals at the World Memory Championships 11 days
Photo Exhibition Displaying the Wonders of the Philippines Opens in Mongolia 11 days
Photo Exhibition Displaying the Wonders of the Philippines Opens in Mongolia 12 days
Major Ulaanbaatar Projects Presented to Attract Chinese Investment and Cooperation 12 days
17-Year-Old Mongolian Judoka Claims Bronze at Tokyo Grand Slam 12 days
ADB and Xacbank Sign USD 50 Million Deal to Boost Climate and MSME Financing in Mongolia 12 days
Mongolian "Moon Dance" Wins Bronze Medal at the 2024 WDSF World Championship Formation Latin 12 days
Mongolia to Intensify Bilateral Relations and Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bahrain 12 days
This Week in Mongolia 12 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Calls for Countries to Unite Against Desertification Under the Theme “One for All, All for One” 15 days
Mongolian Culture Center Opens at the University of Parma 15 days
Mongolia Hosts the "Founder of the Democratic Constitution of Mongolia Chimid Byaraa" International Academic Conference 15 days
Mongolia and the UAE Exchange Views on Expanding Bilateral Relations and Cooperation 15 days
Mongolian Herders on Exchange Program to Senegal 16 days
Finest Works from the XVIII-XX Centuries on Display 16 days
Exploring Solutions to Reduce Carbon Emissions and Supply Clean Energy in Ulaanbaatar 16 days
“Norovbanzad Namjil” Commemorative Silver Coin Now on the Market 17 days
Mongolian Athletes Secure 13 Medals at Mas-Wrestling World Championship 2024 17 days
Implementation of Major Projects to Intensify Mongolia-France Cooperation Agreed to Commence in the Near Future 17 days
Saudi Arabia Affirms Commitment to Cooperation with Mongolia in Renewable Energy, Mining, and Tourism 17 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Meets Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 17 days
Meet the Mongolian Judokas to Compete at the Tokyo 2024 Grand Slam 17 days
Two New Products Launched on Mongolian Stock Exchange 17 days
Central Bank of Mongolia Purchased 1.6 Tons of Precious Metals in November 17 days
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