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2025-11-09 03:43:37
680 new cases of coronavirus detected, total reaches 54,414
Daily COVID-19 press briefing for today, May 26, by the Ministry of Health, reported that 680 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours across the country after a total of 7,831 PCR tests were performed nationwide. 
1628 days
Commissioners put through the test of ballot-counting machine
The National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia (NHRCM) and the General Election Commission are cooperating for the event of 2021 Presidential Election of Mongolia. 
1628 days
Mongolia, Turkey exchange views on cooperation in tourism projects
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkey to Mongolia had a courtesy call on G.Zandanshatar, Chairman of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia. 
1628 days
Publicly-raised MNT 2.2 billion transferred to Children’s Fund
On December 30, 2020, an all-star benefit concert ‘Mongolian Culture-Mongolian Children’, was co-organized by the Ministry of Culture and Children’s Fund NGO, was broadcast live on TV and social media channels and raised over MNT 2.2 billion from the public, designated for the Children’s Fund. 
1628 days
Four NGOs to observe 2021 presidential election
In compliance with the law on presidential election, nongovernmental organizations are entitled to observe the upcoming presidential election scheduled on June 9, 2021. 
1629 days
COVID-19 safety measures for 2021 presidential election approved
At its regular meeting on May 19, the government of Mongolia approved a temporary regulation for the prevention of COVID-19 spread during the forthcoming presidential election set on June 9, 2021. 
1629 days
Golomt Bank presents its Sustainable Development Report
Golomt Bank, one of Mongolia’s largest commercial banks, has been implementing ‘Sustainable Finance Policy’ since 2015, and in 2019, the policy was changed to the “Sustainable Development Policy” to implement the Sustainable Development Goals, which cover all levels of the bank’s operations, not just financing. 
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Oyu Tolgoi announces performance results for 2021 first quarter
On 24 May, Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Mongolia's largest copper and gold mining company - a strategic partnership between the Government of Mongolia, Turquoise Hill Resources and Rio Tinto, released its latest performance scorecard, highlighting key performance metrics for the first quarter of 2021, providing an update on the underground development, and its ongoing COVID-19 mitigation measures.
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Presidential candidates approved, election campaign period kicks off
Mongolia’s quadrennial presidential election of 2021 is scheduled on June 9, Wednesday. The General Election Commission (GEC) has approved the candidates nominated by three political parties and coalitions with seats in the State Great Khural. 
1630 days
Workshop on Integrated Planning of Infrastructure Corridors for Mongolia organized
Online Workshop on The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Web-Toolkit for Integrated Planning of Infrastructure Corridors for Mongolia was successfully organized on May 19, 2021 for Mongolian policy makers and invited participants.
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IAAC: Complaints regarding local government corruption increasing
The Independent Authority Against Corruption’s (IAAC) Research and Analysis division reviews the implementation of its statutory functions to evaluate the effectiveness of its internal operations and increase productivity. One of them is a monthly analysis of received complaints and information regarding corruption.
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IAAC analyses penal sanctions of corruption-related crimes and Corruption Perception Index
It is common for citizens and researchers to attribute Mongolia’s stagnant corruption level to the lenient penal sanctions for corruption crime. The competent authority of any country prosecutes corruption crimes in accordance with its applicable international and domestic law. 
1632 days
MP Tserenpuntsag takes part in Asian Parliamentary Assembly Standing Committee meeting
The Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) Standing committee on Economic and Sustainable development held a virtual meeting on May 20. Representing the parliament of Mongolia, Mr. Ts.Tserenpuntsag, member of the State Great Hural participated in the virtual meeting.
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Biographical portrayal of Bogd Zonkhova on display at Bogd Khaan Palace Museum
On the occasion of the annual International Museum Day, which falls on May 18, the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum has opened a new exhibition ‘Biographical portrayal of Bogd Zonkhova’. More than 40 items selected from a rich collection of the 8th Bogd Jebtsundamba Khutuktu, currently being stored at the Bogd Khan Palace Museum’s repository, are on public view for the first time. 
1633 days
Embassy of Israel in China, Israel’s MASHAV donate PPE of USD 20,000 to Mongolia
On May 20, 2021 a formal handing over ceremony of personal protective equipment and face masks worth USD 20,000 was organized at the Embassy of Mongolia in China in the presence of Ambassador of Mongolia to China Mr. T.Badral and Ambassador of Israel to Mongolia Ms. Irit Ben-Abba.
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EU-funded initiative helping SMEs mitigate coronavirus impact
Under the framework of the European Union funded “Support for Mongolia Economic Diversification through SME Access to Finance” programme, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development launched the initiative “COVID-19 Crisis Response - Provision of Emergency Legal Advice to SMEs in Mongolia” to enable Mongolian small and medium sized enterprises to mitigate the deepening impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
1633 days
Travel notice for passengers arriving in Mongolia during COVID-19
The Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has issued a travel notice during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
1634 days
‘Made in Mongolia’ shopping center to open in Hohhot
The Government of Mongolia and the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry /MNCCI/ have launched a project to build a ‘Made in Mongolia’ shopping center in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. 
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Human Rights Commission, Statistics Office to work on human rights-based approach to data development
A memorandum of understanding was signed on May 17 between Khunan Jargalsaikhan, Acting Chief Commissioner of the National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia (“NHRCM”) and Batdavaa Batmunkh, Chairperson of the National Statistics Office of Mongolia (“NSOM”).
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Over MNT 420 billion to be spent annually to tackle traffic congestion
An extended meeting of the cabinet of ministers was organized on May 19, Wednesday. At the beginning of the meeting, Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene delivered remarks on his proposals made at the parliamentary session soon after taking the office. 
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Mongolian Delegation Participates in COP30 to Advance Paris Agreement Goals 1 day
Ger Insulated with South Korean Geothermal Technology Handed Over to Young Family 1 day
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to UNESCO at 43rd General Conference 1 day
Mongolian National Pride Day to Be Celebrated Among Children in Czech Republic 1 day
Clean-Up, Infrastructure Preparations for COP17 Underway at National Garden Park 1 day
Mongolia Hosts UN Consultation on Awaza Programme Implementation for LLDC 1 day
Training Organized on Free Trade, Economic Partnership Agreements 1 day
National Enterprises Thrive Under Presidential ‘Food Supply and Security’ Initiative 2 days
Mongolian Scholars Join International Conference on Hunnu Studies in Hungary 2 days
Early Detection, Diagnostic Center Opens in Chingeltei District 2 days
Xac Broncos Claim 3rd Win at East Asia Super League 3 days
‘Go Mongolia’ Promotes Tourism at World Travel Market 2025 in London 3 days
Funding for Shireet Substation Expansion Included in 2026 State Budget 3 days
Cabinet Orders Minister of Food, Agriculture to Secure Strategic Reserves 3 days
Government Declares 2027 as Year of Health Promotion 3 days
Mongolia Presents Fourth Human Rights Report at UN Council’s 50th Session 3 days
Enterprises Have Reserves to Export 162,000 Tonnes of Meat 3 days
Government Discloses over 500 Contracts Related to Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC 3 days
Korean Researchers Test Climate-Smart Asphalt on Mongolian Roads 3 days
Bank of Mongolia Purchases 2,829 kg of Precious Metals in October 3 days
Construction of Wastewater Treatment Plant in Khunnu City Commences 3 days
Preparations Underway to List Erdenes Tavantolgoi on Stock Exchange 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Partners with Korean Experts to Address Addiction, Mental Health Issues 4 days
Healthcare Workers to Launch Nationwide Strike on November 13 4 days
Mongolia, ADB Sign USD 475 Million Financing Agreement to Advance Inclusive Development 4 days
Design Completed for 78.5-km New Bicycle Lanes to Be Built in 2026 4 days
GeneXpert Diagnostic System Introduced to Rural and District Hospitals 4 days
First Day of World Championships: Mongolian Judokas Win Five Medals 4 days
Germany to Provide Military Training Assistance to Mongolia Under New Defense Agreement 4 days
IX Mongolia-China-Russia Tourism Ministerial Meeting to Be Held 4 days
Chingeltei District Opens Central Facility for Sorted Waste Management 4 days
Mongolian Citizens in South Korea Access 451 Public Services through ‘KHURDAN’ Centers 4 days
B. Ganzorig Wins Two Gold Medals at Traditional Archery World Cup 4 days
KITE Mongolia Marks 5 Years of Impact with Social Innovation Week 2025 4 days
Canadian Ambassador Begins Tenure in Mongolia 4 days
Government Plans to Expand Fuel Reserve 4 days
Cuba's Ambassador Jorge Rodríguez Concludes Diplomatic Mission in Mongolia 4 days
Mongolian Youth Showcase Talent at Silk Road International Children’s Festival 4 days
Travel Note: Changing Face of the Gobi 5 days
Smart Parking Lots to Be Built at 50 Public Locations in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Democratic Party Proposes Setting State Great Khural Members’ Salaries at National Average Wage 5 days
Adilbish: ‘Gender-Responsive Policies Must Move Toward Concrete Action’ 5 days
Teachers’ Strike Ends as Pay Agreement Reached 5 days
‘Mongolian Calligrapher 2025’ International Competition Opens for Foreign Participants 5 days
Experts Convene to Discuss ‘White Gold - 2025’ Strategy, Next Steps 5 days
'Green Jobs Through Clean Technology' Programme Commences in Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia Tops Standard Chess Rankings at 19th Asian Schools Championship 5 days
'Mongolian Pride' Cultural Creativity Month to Be Marked Nationwide in November 5 days
'Burte Chono 2025' Mongolia’s Top Sports Awards Ceremony Set for December 10 6 days
Germany Commits EUR 43.1 Million to Support Mongolia’s Strategic Development Goals 6 days
Citizens Reporting Traffic Violations to Receive Monetary Rewards 6 days
President Khurelsukh Inspects Progress of ‘White Gold’ Program in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 6 days
PM Zandanshatar Reviews Construction Progress of Oil Refinery Project 6 days
Mongolian Team Ranked Sixth at Fire and Rescue Sport World Championship 6 days
102-km Dam Canal to Be Expanded with Financing from World Bank 6 days
Mongolian Government and Rio Tinto Agree to Reduce Loan Interest Rate for Oyu Tolgoi Project 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
S&P Upgrades Mongolia’s Rating to ‘BB-’ with Stable Outlook 8 days
Ulaanbaatar Signs Agreement with Korea Air Cleaning Association to Improve City’s Air Quality 8 days
Mongolian Firefighters Equipped with 42-Meter Aerial Ladder Trucks 8 days
Study Finds Young Mongols Value Flexible Hours, Work Environment Over Pay 8 days
Mongolia and UK Conduct Joint Study on Cybersecurity Risks 8 days
Mongolian Jaw Harp Artists Impress Global Audience in Japan 8 days
Mongolia Joins FAO Effort to Improve Soil Mapping for Farmland 9 days
Embassy of Japan honors Soprano Yumi Okuyama for Bridging Japan-Mongolia Relations 9 days
Türkiye - Mongolia Ties Highlighted at 102nd Republic Anniversary Reception 9 days
The Government of Mongolia, Rio Tinto Agree to Negotiation Protocol 9 days
Government of Mongolia Starts Negotiations with Rio Tinto over Oyu Tolgoi Interest Rate 9 days
'Earth of Healing' Exhibition Celebrates Mongolia-Germany Relations 9 days
Hunnu City Power Infrastructure Nears Completion 9 days
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