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2025-11-13 07:27:03
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. 
1687 days
'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.
1688 days
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’. 
1688 days
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. 
1688 days
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.  
1689 days
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.
1693 days
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. 
1693 days
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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Mongolia to Compete in Five Sports at 25th Deaflympics in Tokyo 15 hours
Ceramic Exhibition Honoring Undur Gegeen Zanabazar to Open at Bogd Khaan Palace Museum 15 hours
Government Moves to Curb Misuse of Official Secrets 15 hours
Food Sales Rise to MNT 10.9 Trillion, Boosting Trade Sector Revenue 15 hours
‘Resilient, Relentless, Unfading’ Memoir about Tudev Lodon Published 16 hours
Construction Output Reaches MNT 8.8 Trillion in First Nine Months of 2025 16 hours
Mongolian Ganjur Presented to Buddhist Institutions Across the Country 16 hours
Mongolian Team Advances to Final Four in Netflix’s 'Physical: Asia' Show 20 hours
Proposal Made to Appoint Mongolian National as CEO of Oyu Tolgoi 20 hours
Rare Altai Mole Discovered in Khoridol Saridag Strictly Protected Area 20 hours
State Audit Office Implementing Digital Transformation Policies 21 hours
Mongolia, Australia Hold Talks on Social Security Agreement 21 hours
Training Held on Conducting Financial Statement Audits Under Contract 21 hours
Mongolia Participates in 50th Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights 1 day
Mongolian and Russian Businesses Seek to Expand Cooperation 1 day
Hunnu City International Urban Planning Competition Progresses Toward Final Selection 1 day
Member of Parliament Meets JICA Representatives to Discuss Cooperation in Care Services 1 day
Inflation Reaches 9.2 Percent in October 1 day
National University of Mongolia Launches Non-Degree Program on Public Service Reengineering 1 day
‘Energy Resource’ and ‘China Energy’ Agree on 2026 Coal Trade Volumes and Market Prices 1 day
Hard Coal Exports Fall 1.4 Percent 1 day
AI to Be Used in Certain Sectors 1 day
Arya Bira: The 1930s Political Repressions Complicated Research on Mongolian Lifespan 1 day
MPP: ‘Development Program Will Be Implemented Through Result-Based Methods’ 1 day
Mongolia Trades with 160 Countries 1 day
Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Nears Completion of Feasibility Study 1 day
Digital Transformation: 90 Percent of Public Services to Go Online 3 days
Mongolian Veteran Judokas Win 13 Medals at Judo Masters World Championships 3 days
Mongolian Judoka Wins 2025 IBSA World Judo Championships 3 days
Mongolia-China-Russia ‘Tea Road’ Tourism Cooperation Plan Signed 3 days
Mongolian Wrestlers Claim 11 Medals at Bill Farrell Memorial in New York 3 days
Mongolian Sambists Win Two Gold and Five Bronze Medals at World Championships 3 days
Lecture Organized on Rinchen Byamba’s Contribution to Novel Genre 3 days
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 3 days
Mongolia Invites COP30 High-Level Meeting Participants to COP17 3 days
Inbound Tourism from Neighboring Countries Increases by 80 Percent 3 days
Mongolia, Kuwait Discuss Roadmap for Enhanced Partnership 3 days
Ulaanbaatar and Boryeong Cities Sign Memorandum of Cooperation 3 days
This Week in Mongolia 3 days
Mongolian Ambassador Presents Credentials to Lebanese President 3 days
Mongolia Updates NDC to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 30 Percent by 2035 3 days
Mongolia, China, Russia Unite to Advance Four-Season Tourism, Cultural Exchange 3 days
Mongolian Delegation Participates in COP30 to Advance Paris Agreement Goals 6 days
Ger Insulated with South Korean Geothermal Technology Handed Over to Young Family 6 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to UNESCO at 43rd General Conference 6 days
Mongolian National Pride Day to Be Celebrated Among Children in Czech Republic 6 days
Clean-Up, Infrastructure Preparations for COP17 Underway at National Garden Park 6 days
Mongolia Hosts UN Consultation on Awaza Programme Implementation for LLDC 6 days
Training Organized on Free Trade, Economic Partnership Agreements 6 days
National Enterprises Thrive Under Presidential ‘Food Supply and Security’ Initiative 7 days
Mongolian Scholars Join International Conference on Hunnu Studies in Hungary 7 days
Early Detection, Diagnostic Center Opens in Chingeltei District 7 days
Xac Broncos Claim 3rd Win at East Asia Super League 7 days
‘Go Mongolia’ Promotes Tourism at World Travel Market 2025 in London 7 days
Funding for Shireet Substation Expansion Included in 2026 State Budget 7 days
Cabinet Orders Minister of Food, Agriculture to Secure Strategic Reserves 7 days
Government Declares 2027 as Year of Health Promotion 7 days
Mongolia Presents Fourth Human Rights Report at UN Council’s 50th Session 7 days
Enterprises Have Reserves to Export 162,000 Tonnes of Meat 7 days
Government Discloses over 500 Contracts Related to Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC 7 days
Korean Researchers Test Climate-Smart Asphalt on Mongolian Roads 7 days
Bank of Mongolia Purchases 2,829 kg of Precious Metals in October 7 days
Construction of Wastewater Treatment Plant in Khunnu City Commences 7 days
Preparations Underway to List Erdenes Tavantolgoi on Stock Exchange 8 days
Ulaanbaatar Partners with Korean Experts to Address Addiction, Mental Health Issues 8 days
Healthcare Workers to Launch Nationwide Strike on November 13 8 days
Mongolia, ADB Sign USD 475 Million Financing Agreement to Advance Inclusive Development 8 days
Design Completed for 78.5-km New Bicycle Lanes to Be Built in 2026 8 days
GeneXpert Diagnostic System Introduced to Rural and District Hospitals 8 days
First Day of World Championships: Mongolian Judokas Win Five Medals 8 days
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