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2025-05-24 16:06:46
Government opts not to impose strict lockdown, some restrictions in place instead
On March 31, the cabinet convened for a regular meeting and decided not to move the country into the Red Level or the all-out-readiness regime starting from April 3, Saturday, until April 18, Sunday despite the State Emergency Commission has suggested to impose strict lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. 
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'All for YOUth, YOUth for all' project training held on 'How to convert your traditional business to online'
Businesses and young entrepreneurs have been exposed to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and it is challenging for the business community to survive with lockdowns, reduced revenues and other issues. Businesses are confronted with less customer interaction and stricter lockdowns in place. Therefore, small and mediums businesses (SMEs) have to adapt their business models to react better this new changing environment.
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Around 2,500 borrowers receive MNT 153 billion of loans to support employment
During its regular meeting held on March 31, the cabinet heard a presentation on the programs to support the country’s economy within the framework of the ‘MNT 10 trillion Comprehensive Plan for Health Protection and Economic Recovery’. 
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Government approves MNT 2.7 billion as incentives for frontline healthcare workers
At its regular meeting dated March 31, the cabinet approved to provide incentives to healthcare employees working on the COVID-19 frontline. 
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PM: Effective lockdown could help vaccinate 1 million population in Mongolia within April
On March 30, Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene worked at the National Cancer Center and National Center for Communicable Diseases. 
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Culture Minister met with representatives of language, culture, literature, art studies
Minister of Culture Ch.Nomin has held a meeting with representatives of language, culture, literature and art studies of the country. At the beginning of the meeting, Minister of Culture Ch.Nomin introduced draft Strategic Plan for the Development of Creative Cultural Production, which is a goal of the Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Culture for 2021-2024, and exchanged views with the meeting participants.
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Oyu Tolgoi declares force majeure due to delayed copper concentrate shipments to Chinese customers
On March 30, Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd announced that Oyu Tolgoi LLC (“Oyu Tolgoi”) has declared force majeure in connection with customer contracts for concentrate as a result of Oyu Tolgoi shipments of concentrate to its Chinese customers being suspended due to COVID-19 health and safety precautions related to Chinese-Mongolian border crossings. Oyu Tolgoi continues to support the Government of Mongolia’s efforts to work with Chinese officials to resume the shipments of copper concentrate to its Chinese customers as soon as possible.
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Climate adaptation and risk management project to commence in Mongolia
Mongolia is among the countries most impacted by climate change with an observed temperature increase of 2.1C over the past 70 years and its key socioeconomic sectors including agriculture and animal husbandry in addition to the natural ecosystem are adversely affected by the changing climate conditions requiring urgent and timely actions.  
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Press statement of MFA spokesperson on situation in Myanmar
We express our regret over civilian casualties due to the deteriorating situation in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
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Mongolia to produce 55 percent of petroleum consumption domestically by 2024
Mongolia’s annual consumption of petroleum products reaches 1.95 million tons, according to the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry. The country is fully dependent on imports to meet this demand, spending around USD 1 billion annually and the petroleum consumption in a year is expected to rise to 2.5 million by 2024. 
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SEC suggests to impose another strict lockdown measures April 3-18, cabinet to decide
In connection with Mongolia's daily COVID-19 case counts of the past several days, which have been at least 300, the State Emergency Commission yesterday, March 29, convened for an online meeting. 
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Action plan for 2021 of Sustainable Vegetable Production and Marketing project approved
The Steering Committee meeting of the Sustainable Vegetable Production and Marketing (Mongolian Vegetable - VEGI) project funded by the Swiss Cooperation in Mongolia was held online to discuss achievements from 2020 and the action plan for 2021. 
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Pardons granted by President Kh.Battulga
With reference to Section 1.8, Article 33 of the Constitution, Section 15.2 of the Law on the President, and Section 1, Article 6.14 of the Criminal Code, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga issued decrees, on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, March 8, to grant pardons on 21 mothers who had committed first-time offences with a minimum range of imprisonment, and on the occasion of Nauryz, the Spring Festival, to grant pardons on several members of Kazakh minority who had also committed first-time offences, namely theft of television sets, cell phones and stove sets.
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Weekly review of Parliament plenary sessions for March 22-26
2021.03.22. On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the first Mongolian in space, the Chairman of the State Great Hural (Parliament) Gombojav Zandanshatar received and congratulated the Hero of the Mongolian People’s Republic, Hero of the Soviet Union, cosmonaut Jugderdemid Gurragchaa.
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Talks with Rio Tinto on Oyu Tolgoi project to launch next week
Minister of Justice and Home Affairs Kh.Nyambaatar, who is heading the working group established by the order of Prime Minister of Mongolia to hold negotiations on Oyu Tolgoi issues, has delivered an update on the OyuTolgoi project matters.
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Int’l conference on ‘Financial Literacy Strategy for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” held
In cooperation with other organizations, the Bank of Mongolia has been implementing the ‘National Program for Financial Literacy’ since 2016. 
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Foreign Minister meets with Ambassador of Kazakhstan
On March 25, Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Zhalgas Zh. Adilbayev. 
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Foreign Minister receives Ambassador of Australia
On March 25, Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Australia to Mongolia Dave Vosen. 
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Mongolia receives 25,740 doses of Pfizer vaccine via COVAX Facility
On March 24, MIAT Mongolian Airlines’ cargo aircraft flew between Ulaanbaatar and Seoul and brought 5 packages of 149 kilograms of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID‑19 vaccine – brand named ‘Comirnaty’. 
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Roof insulation of 100 households carried out under 'Simple Solutions' campaign
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Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia Awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor Valor 23 hours
Practical Solutions for Gender Equality and Climate Change Discussed 1 day
Honorary Consul of Mongolia Battsetseg Tuvshintugs Addresses the Illinois House of Representatives 1 day
New Ulaanbaatar International Airport Receives ACI Membership Certificate 1 day
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to Be Opened in Mongolia 1 day
Foreign Minister of Mongolia Meets ASEAN Secretary-General 1 day
Demand-Based Skills Program Targets Employment Growth 1 day
Asian Development Bank's 2025-2028 Country Partnership Strategy for Mongolia Launched 1 day
"We Women" Forum Held to Bolster Women's Political Representation 1 day
President of Mongolia Receives UN Resident Coordinator in Mongolia 1 day
Severe Coronary Artery Narrowing Now Treatable in Mongolia 1 day
President Khurelsukh Confers Order of Maternal Glory 1 day
Emperor's Dining Table Revives Korea's Royal Cuisine and Diplomatic Legacy 2 days
Sixth Conference of the Mongolian People’s Party Convenes 2 days
Judges from the District Court of Texas Visits the State Great Khural of Mongolia 2 days
Memorandum of Understanding Between Foreign Ministries of Mongolia and Indonesia Signed 2 days
Integrated Transport and Logistics Center to Be Established in Hunnu City 2 days
Honored Pilot of Mongolia Bat-Erdene Roslov Awarded the Title of "Hero of Labor" 2 days
Mongolian Peacekeepers as Agents for Gender Equality Project Concludes 2 days
Ambassador of the Commonwealth of Australia to Mongolia Presents Letter of Credence 3 days
The 37th National Book Festival Highlights 50 Notable Books on Nature and Ecology 3 days
Shannon Cowlin: ADB will Continue to Focus on Economic Diversification, Climate Resilience, and Food Security in Mongolia 3 days
Soft Loans to Be Provided to Tourism Companies 3 days
Deputy Prime Minister Highlights Tangible Progress on Government’s Mega Projects 3 days
Postage Stamp Commemorating the Centenary Year of the Mongolian Air Force Released 3 days
Mongolia-Russia Joint Conference on Cultural Heritage Restoration Organized in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
IMF: Mongolia Needs to Adopt Greater Fiscal Prudence and Enhance Exchange Rate Flexibility to Counter Mounting Trade Tensions 3 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia to Pay an Official Visit to the Republic of Indonesia 3 days
President of the Republic of Austria to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 3 days
Mongolia Participates in the Global Finance Forum 2025 3 days
Seventy-Eighth World Health Assembly Underway 3 days
Matilda Dimovska: Used Wisely, Artificial Intelligence Can Power Mongolia’s Vision 2050 3 days
National Emergency Management Agency and Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Collaborate on Improving Occupational Safety 4 days
Over 17,000 Participants Registered to Run in the “Ulaanbaatar Marathon-2025” International Race 4 days
Mongolia Launches 5G Network 4 days
Mongolia Hosts 19th UN Tourism Asia Pacific Executive Training Programme 4 days
Champion of the 2024-2025 Season of "the League" to Compete in East Asia Super League 2025-2026 4 days
Internationally Accredited Laboratory to Be Established for the Mongolia-France Uranium Project 4 days
Mongolia Consolidates Environmental Laboratories to Enhance Nationwide Monitoring Capacity 4 days
National Strategy on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Presented 4 days
Mongolia and the European Union to Cooperate in Boosting Economic Growth 4 days
Policy Reforms in Family, Labor, and Social Protection of Mongolia for 2024–2028 Introduced 4 days
Delegation from the Government of India Observes the Progress of the Oil Refinery Project 4 days
Mongolia and Türkiye to Expand Cooperation in Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management 4 days
World Bee Day Observed 4 days
Mongolia Holds Intersectoral Experts’ Discussion on Advancing Result-Based Governance 4 days
Legal Framework for Domestic Companies Involved in Major Construction Projects Improved 4 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia Pays Courtesy Call on President of the Republic of the Philippines 4 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines Hold Official Talks 4 days
Ariunzul Chuluunbaatar Becomes Fifth Mongolian Woman to Summit Mount Everest 5 days
Buy Your Event Tickets with Apple Pay from Anywhere in the World Using Tix.shoppy.mn Website 5 days
Combat Engineers of the Mongolian Armed Forces General Staff Take Part in International Training Program 5 days
The 37th National Book Festival Highlights 50 Notable Books on Nature and Ecology 5 days
Mongolian and Japanese Citizens Plant Trees in "Nogoon Nuur" Park 5 days
Mongolia Holds Intersectoral Experts’ Discussion on Advancing Result-Based Governance 5 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia to Pay an Official Visit to the Republic of the Philippines 5 days
Mongolian Mountaineers Battogtokh Altangerel and Batkhishig Baldorj Triumphantly Summit Mount Everest 5 days
Unified Association of Honorary Consuls of Mongolia in Japan to Be Established 5 days
Scholars Highlight Mongolia's Balanced Foreign Policy 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Mungunzul Bat-Erdene Secures Silver Medal at the FIDE World Cup 8 days
The 37th National Book Festival Opens 8 days
Draft Law on Ratifying the Loan Agreement between Mongolia and IBRD Submitted to Speaker of Parliament 8 days
Mongolian Para Judo Team Wins Bronze Medal at IBSA Judo World Championships 8 days
Mongolia Participates in the Annual Meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development 8 days
Securities Trade Increases MNT 41.2 Billion 8 days
Mongolian Delegates Exchange Views on Index-Based Pricing for Mineral Products Trade 8 days
State Great Khural Discusses Development Plan of Mongolia for 2026 8 days
Office of the President of Mongolia Participating at the National Book Festival to Promote Mazaalai Bear Protection 8 days
Herder Cooperatives Conclude Cashmere Supply Agreement with Manufacturers 8 days
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