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Latest COVID-19 Household Response Phone Survey results released
Mongolia has taken early and decisive measures to prevent the inflow and outbreak of COVID-19. Despite the limited cases confirmed in Mongolia compared to other countries in the region, the household-level shocks caused by COVID-19 can be long-lasting and disproportionally hit the poor and vulnerable the hardest, creating an urgent need for timely data collection to help monitoring and mitigating the socio-economic impacts of the shock.
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Mongolia’s Stock Exchange celebrates 30th anniversary
January 18, 2021 marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Mongolian Stock Exchange and the stock market in Mongolia. Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh yesterday visited the Mongolian Stock Exchange and its exhibition hall displaying the history of Mongolian’s stock market, and rang the market opening bell on the occasion of the anniversary. 
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Mongolia ranked 99th out of 189 countries in human development index
Ulaanbaatar, 19 January 2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic is the latest crisis facing the world, but unless humans release their grip on nature, it won’t be the last, according to the new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report, which includes a new experimental index, Planetary-pressure adjusted Human Development Index. 
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Revised Law on Courts aims to ensure fair judicial system
On January 15, State Great Khural, Mongolian parliament, adopted the revised Law on Courts at its plenary session. 50 members out of 52 parliament members present at the session voted in favor of approving the revised bill, which was submitted by the government in April 2020. 
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Weekly review of Parliament plenary sessions for January 11-16, 2021
At the Standing Committee meeting on State Structures held on January 12th, the first discussion on amendments to the Law on Public Service submitted together with the Law on Labor was conducted and agreed to introduce the meeting summary at the Standing Committee on Social Policy. Thereafter, a working group was established to process a revised version of the Law on the President of Mongolia.
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EU-funded project launches to protect vulnerable population from COVID-19
In partnership with the World Vision, European Union launched an 18-month, €1,000,000 project to contribute to limiting the spread of COVID-19 and reduce its negative impact on the vulnerable population in Mongolia, particularly mothers, children, and people under medical observation.
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Minister of Construction met with officials from US Embassy, MCC
Last week, Minister of Construction and Urban Development B.Munkhbaatar, Head of Public Utilities Policy Implementation and Coordination Department G.Tsogtsaikhan and Head of the International Cooperation division B.Altaibaatar held a working meeting with officials from U.S Embassy in Mongolia and Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
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U.S. provides additional MNT 8.5 billion to advance sustainable, inclusive economic growth in Mongolia
On January 14, 2021, the United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a MNT 8.5 billion ($3.0 million) expansion of the bilateral agreement with the Ministry of Finance of Mongolia to promote good economic governance; reliable, efficient and affordable energy; and sustainable, private sector-led growth in Mongolia. 
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Opening bell ceremony held for first asset-backed securities
On the occasion of the primary market opening of the first asset-backed securities listed on the Mongolian Stock Exchange, Mr. Bayarsaikhan, Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Commission, Mr. Kh.Altai, Chief Executive Officer of Mongolian Stock Exchange, Mr. D.Amgalanbaatar, Deputy Director of ‘Invescor NBFI’ JSC, and Ms. G.Uyangakhishig, Chief Executive Officer of ‘Invescor Capital’ LLC visited the Mongolian Stock Exchange (MSE) and opened the 6388th securities trading of MSE by ringing the bell.
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Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary: "Economic benefits of Oyu Tolgoi to Mongolia must increase"
Solongoo Bayarsaikhan, Deputy Chief at Cabinet Secretariat yesterday, January 13, gave information on the official position of the Mongolian government on the situation surrounding the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine project. 
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Mongolian Parliament commemorates Constitution Day
Twenty-nine years ago today, on January 13, 1992, Mongolia adopted a new democratic constitution. And by the resolution of the People's Great Hural of the People's Republic of Mongolia dated January 14, 1992, it was enacted to promulgate the Constitution Day of Mongolia annually on January 13th.
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Frontline healthcare workers, seniors to get COVID-19 vaccine first
he cabinet’s meeting convened on January 13 heard presentation by Deputy Prime Minister and Chair of the State Emergency Commission Ya.Sodbaatar on the current situation of coronavirus in Mongolia and measures being taken. 
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Freight transport across Altanbulag border checkpoint to resume February 1
The cabinet held a regular weekly meeting today, January 13. 
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Three hospitals in Ulaanbaatar equipped with new PCR laboratories
With the aim to improve healthcare services amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health is working to establish additional molecular biology laboratories to perform COVID-19 PCR tests in Ulaanbaatar city’s district hospitals. 
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Mongolia plans to vaccinate 60 percent of population against coronavirus
In an effort to vaccinate its population, the government of Mongolia has been working actively since July 2020, reports the Ministry of Health. 
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Weekly review of Parliament’s plenary sessions for January 4-8, 2021
On January 5, 2021, the first discussion to the amendments of the draft laws on National Naadam, Physical Culture and Sports, as well as the draft resolution of the State Great Hural on “Appointment of a member of the National Council of Mongolian National Public Radio and Television” were discussed at the Standing Committee on State Structures.
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ACMS Field Research Fellowship 2021 open for applications
The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS), with funding support from the US State Department Educational and Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers, invites applications for the eighth year for the ACMS Field Research Fellowship Program.
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Oyu Tolgoi LLC provides information on its tax payments
On 22 December 2020, Oyu Tolgoi LLC received a Tax Assessment claim for approximately US$228 million from the Mongolian Tax Authority (MTA). This Assessment relates to an audit of taxes paid by Oyu Tolgoi LLC between 2016 and 2018. The MTA has also sought to reduce Oyu Tolgoi’s carried-forward tax losses by around US$1.5 billion. 
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Mongolia starts to supply 98 percent of power with domestic sources
In accordance with an intergovernmental agreement between Mongolia and the Russian Federation, four turbo-generators of the Thermal Power Plant No.4 have been upgraded and connected to the Central Energy System with a total cost of USD 93 million. 
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18 types of businesses to remain closed in Ulaanbaatar amid pandemic
Starting today, January 11, 2021, the public emergency readiness or strict lockdown in Ulaanbaatar city has been lifted to transition back into the heightened state of readiness same as remaining parts of the country in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.8 types of businesses to remain closed in Ulaanbaatar amid COVID-19 pandemic
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President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Kyrgyz Republic 24 hours
Mongolia and Tajikistan Sign Documents on Relations and Cooperation 1 day
President of Mongolia Holds Official Talks with President of the Republic of Tajikistan 1 day
179 Patents Granted in First Half of 2025 1 day
Mongolia Participates in “Making Asia” International Art Festival 1 day
Mongolian Students Win Five Medals at 55th International Physics Olympiad 1 day
Specialized Housing Finance Bank to Be Established 1 day
President of Mongolia Begins State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 1 day
President of Mongolia Officially Welcomed in the Republic of Tajikistan 1 day
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic Concludes 1 day
Minister Naranbayar Meets Mongolian Students Studying at Manas University 1 day
Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 2 days
“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek 2 days
Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in the Kyrgyz Republic 2 days
Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 2 days
270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry 2 days
Social Insurance Revenue Rises in First Half of 2025 2 days
B. Erdenedalai: Measures Under Way to Boost Productivity, Balance Workloads, Ensure Social Protection 2 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic 3 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Speaker of Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic 3 days
Archaeologists Complete Rescue Conservation of Xianbei‑Period Chambered Tomb 3 days
Mongolia Marks Day of Court Decision Enforcement Personnel 3 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Served 2 Million Passengers in 2024 3 days
Emergency Service Officers Save 41 Lives Nationwide 3 days
Mongolian Artists Win Silver Cup at "IDOL" World Circus Art Festival 2025 3 days
Climate and Land Degradation Impacts on Rural Women and Girls Discussed in New York 3 days
Third Shusha Global Media Forum: Azerbaijani President Emphasizes the Importance of Open, Friendly Dialogue on Key Issues 4 days
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Officially Welcomes President of Mongolia 4 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at the Great Urkun Memorial Monument 4 days
Mongolia and the Kyrgyz Republic Establish a Comprehensive Partnership 4 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Kyrgyz Hold Official Talks 4 days
T. Iderjavkhlan Wins "Serbia Open 2025" Challengers Chess Tournament 4 days
Young Mongolian Judokas Win 16 Medals at Hong Kong Cadet Asian Cup 2025 4 days
Mongolian Road Network Reaches 112,000 Kilometers 4 days
172 Monks Graduated from Educational Reintegration Program 4 days
Mongolian Team Wins Six Medals at International Mathematical Olympiad 4 days
Police Major Sh. Arvinbayar Wins Third Place in Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition 4 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in the Kyrgyz Republic for a State Visit 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Pays Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav 7 days
S. Enkhtuvshin: I Built The Car I Envisioned 45 Years Ago 7 days
New Transport and Logistics Route to Be Established 7 days
Today Marks “Police and Internal Troops' Day“ 7 days
Prime Minister Orders to Accelerate Thermal Power Plant Repairs and Renovation 7 days
The 2025 FISU World University Games Begin 7 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Affirms Full Support for Special Olympics Movement 9 days
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 9 days
World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 10 days
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 11 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 11 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 12 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 12 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 13 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 13 days
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 13 days
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 13 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 13 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 13 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 13 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 14 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 14 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 14 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 14 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 15 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 15 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 15 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 15 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 16 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 16 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 16 days
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