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Global response to COVID-19 must address rights and needs of women and girls
Dr Natalia Kanem, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)Mark Lowcock, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). 
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Falling Walls Lab Mongolia to take place May 29 online
The Falling Walls Lab Mongolia, with an aim to foster scientific and entrepreneurial innovations, and to promote the exchange between outstanding emerging scholars and professionals from various fields of expertise, will take place on 29 May 2020 digitally via www.zoom.us online platform due to COVID-19 pandemic. 
1854 days
World Bank approves $53 million to improve heating services and support sustainable livelihoods in Mongolia
On April 24, The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$53 million in financing for Ulaanbaatar Heating Sector Improvement Project and Additional Financing of the Third Sustainable Livelihoods Project.
1855 days
Prime Minister visits health facility and pharmaceutical company
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Soon after Mongolia enacted the heightened state of alert due to COVID-19 pandemic in February 2020, Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh has visited the State Central Military Hospital, State First Central Hospital and National Center of Communicable Diseases. 
1857 days
Traffic movement in and out of Ulaanbaatar, Selenge and Darkhan-Uul suspended until April 25
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/.  The State Emergency Commission convened a meeting on the evening of April 21, concerning the newest COVID-19 case in Mongolia, which was announced today to have detected in a driver of freight vehicle, who had traveled to Europe via Russia before arriving in Mongolia on April 18. 
1860 days
99.99 percent of all tax-paying entities exempt from social insurance contribution
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 17, Friday, the press office of the cabinet secretariat issued a press release on the government’s new regulations to implement the measures aimed at easing the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, in which instituted a six-month exemption of monthly social insurance contributions paid by employees and employers, who retain their employees on payrolls despite revenue drops. It was reported that the decision applies to around 45,000 entities. 
1861 days
45,300 entities to benefit from exemption of social insurance contributions
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. With a view to prevent from the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Mongolia has enacted a heightened state of alert from February 13 until April 30 and some partial lockdowns and temporary restrictions on operations of businesses have resulted in loss of household income as well as companies, especially, small and medium sized business in the field of service and manufacturing, to experience revenue decline, struggle to keep operating and lay off their workers. 
1864 days
President puts forward suggestions on bill on pandemic
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Last week, it was reported that a bill on pandemic is being developed in connection with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of President of Mongolia informed that President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga has submitted his suggestions for the bill, which is designed for dealing with social and economic relations amid the pandemic. 
1864 days
Ulaanbaatar takes back illegally acquired land for public use
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Upon a 2019 ordinance issued by Ulaanbaatar city Mayor S.Amarsaikhan, several lands obtained by Ulaanbaatar Construction and Ulaanbaatar Capital, subsidiaries of Ulaanbaatar City Bank through illegal transfer were taken to public property and being developed to convert them into public use. 
1865 days
One new COVID-19 case detected in Mongolian national arrived from Russia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 16, today, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of National Center of Communicable Diseases (NCCD) announced one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in Mongolia, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 31, at daily press briefing of the Ministry of Health.
1865 days
Mongolia joins in support of UN chief’s appeal on gender-based violence
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolia has expressed its support for United Nations Secretary General António Guterres’s appeal, dated April 6, on Gender-Based Violence and COVID-19, calling for measures to address “a horrifying global surge in domestic violence” directed towards women and girls, linked to lockdowns imposed by governments responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
1866 days
SEC: MNT 150,000 fine for not wearing face masks
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At today’s press briefing by the State Emergency Commission, Colonel B.Uuganbayar, Deputy Chief of the National Emergency Management said that “Let’s wear face masks” public campaign is running across the nation to promote the use of protective face masks in prevention of the spread of the COVID-19 and residents could be considered to intentionally harm other people's health if caught not wearing face masks in public places and fined up to MNT 150,000 for under the Law on Infringement.  
1867 days
50 Mongolians to arrive from Inner Mongolia, China
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. State Emergency Commission today decided to bring 50 Mongolian nationals aged between 18 and 45 currently in Inner Mongolia of China tomorrow, April 14 across Zamiin-Uud vehicle crossing checkpoint. 
1867 days
School closures extended until September 1
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The State Emergency Commission (SEC) today convened a meeting and decided to extend closures of all schools, universities and educational institutions until September 1. Therefore, all schools will remain closed for the rest of this academic year only to reopen on September 1, 2020 for the next school year. 
1867 days
Renowned Mongolian writer Lodongiin Tudev passes away
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A leading writer, journalist and prominent figure in the Mongolian society and politics Lodongiin Tudev has passed away due to serious illness at the age of 85. 
1867 days
Total COVID-19 cases in Mongolia jump to 30, with 5 recovered
At today’s 11 AM daily press briefing of the Ministry of Health, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center of Communicable Diseases (NCCD) confirmed newly detected 13 cases of COVID-19.  
1867 days
Project on increasing livestock sector competitiveness to be realized in 250 soums
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 10, Parliament discussed and backed a bill on ratifying a financing agreement between Mongolia and the International Development Association (IDA) for the Livestock Commercialization Project for Mongolia. The project will be implemented as a second phase of Mongolia Livestock and Agricultural Marketing Project. 
1868 days
Parliament ratifies USD 12 million financing from International Development Association
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 10, Parliament discussed and backed a bill on ratifying a financing agreement between Mongolia and International Development Association, submitted by the cabinet. 
1868 days
Speaker meets telecommunications companies
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 11, Parliament Speaker G.Zandanshatar, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports Yo.Baatarbileg, Minister of Health D.Sarangerel held a meeting with representatives of the telecommunications sector of Mongolia, including CEO of Mobicom Corporation Tatsuya Hamada, G Mobile President G.Dahsnyam, Unitel Group CEO Ch.Enkhbat, Mongol Post JSC CEO B.Ankhbaatar and others. 
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Parliament Speaker introduces more economic relief measures amid COVID-19
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 9, the Parliament backed a resolution on a package of seven measures to protect the health and income of people, preserve employment and stimulate the economy during the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to the approved measures, Parliament Speaker G.Zandanshatar announced another several measures aimed at ensuring financial and economic stability, preventing risks and making digital transition.
1868 days
Federal President of the Republic of Austria Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 2 hours
Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia Awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor Valor 2 days
Practical Solutions for Gender Equality and Climate Change Discussed 2 days
Honorary Consul of Mongolia Battsetseg Tuvshintugs Addresses the Illinois House of Representatives 2 days
New Ulaanbaatar International Airport Receives ACI Membership Certificate 2 days
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to Be Opened in Mongolia 2 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia Meets ASEAN Secretary-General 2 days
Demand-Based Skills Program Targets Employment Growth 3 days
Asian Development Bank's 2025-2028 Country Partnership Strategy for Mongolia Launched 3 days
"We Women" Forum Held to Bolster Women's Political Representation 3 days
President of Mongolia Receives UN Resident Coordinator in Mongolia 3 days
Severe Coronary Artery Narrowing Now Treatable in Mongolia 3 days
President Khurelsukh Confers Order of Maternal Glory 3 days
Emperor's Dining Table Revives Korea's Royal Cuisine and Diplomatic Legacy 3 days
Sixth Conference of the Mongolian People’s Party Convenes 3 days
Judges from the District Court of Texas Visits the State Great Khural of Mongolia 3 days
Memorandum of Understanding Between Foreign Ministries of Mongolia and Indonesia Signed 3 days
Integrated Transport and Logistics Center to Be Established in Hunnu City 3 days
Honored Pilot of Mongolia Bat-Erdene Roslov Awarded the Title of "Hero of Labor" 3 days
Mongolian Peacekeepers as Agents for Gender Equality Project Concludes 4 days
Ambassador of the Commonwealth of Australia to Mongolia Presents Letter of Credence 4 days
The 37th National Book Festival Highlights 50 Notable Books on Nature and Ecology 4 days
Shannon Cowlin: ADB will Continue to Focus on Economic Diversification, Climate Resilience, and Food Security in Mongolia 4 days
Soft Loans to Be Provided to Tourism Companies 4 days
Deputy Prime Minister Highlights Tangible Progress on Government’s Mega Projects 4 days
Postage Stamp Commemorating the Centenary Year of the Mongolian Air Force Released 4 days
Mongolia-Russia Joint Conference on Cultural Heritage Restoration Organized in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
IMF: Mongolia Needs to Adopt Greater Fiscal Prudence and Enhance Exchange Rate Flexibility to Counter Mounting Trade Tensions 4 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia to Pay an Official Visit to the Republic of Indonesia 4 days
President of the Republic of Austria to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 4 days
Mongolia Participates in the Global Finance Forum 2025 4 days
Seventy-Eighth World Health Assembly Underway 5 days
Matilda Dimovska: Used Wisely, Artificial Intelligence Can Power Mongolia’s Vision 2050 5 days
National Emergency Management Agency and Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Collaborate on Improving Occupational Safety 5 days
Over 17,000 Participants Registered to Run in the “Ulaanbaatar Marathon-2025” International Race 5 days
Mongolia Launches 5G Network 5 days
Mongolia Hosts 19th UN Tourism Asia Pacific Executive Training Programme 5 days
Champion of the 2024-2025 Season of "the League" to Compete in East Asia Super League 2025-2026 5 days
Internationally Accredited Laboratory to Be Established for the Mongolia-France Uranium Project 5 days
Mongolia Consolidates Environmental Laboratories to Enhance Nationwide Monitoring Capacity 5 days
National Strategy on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Presented 5 days
Mongolia and the European Union to Cooperate in Boosting Economic Growth 5 days
Policy Reforms in Family, Labor, and Social Protection of Mongolia for 2024–2028 Introduced 5 days
Delegation from the Government of India Observes the Progress of the Oil Refinery Project 5 days
Mongolia and Türkiye to Expand Cooperation in Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management 5 days
World Bee Day Observed 5 days
Mongolia Holds Intersectoral Experts’ Discussion on Advancing Result-Based Governance 5 days
Legal Framework for Domestic Companies Involved in Major Construction Projects Improved 6 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia Pays Courtesy Call on President of the Republic of the Philippines 6 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines Hold Official Talks 6 days
Ariunzul Chuluunbaatar Becomes Fifth Mongolian Woman to Summit Mount Everest 6 days
Buy Your Event Tickets with Apple Pay from Anywhere in the World Using Tix.shoppy.mn Website 6 days
Combat Engineers of the Mongolian Armed Forces General Staff Take Part in International Training Program 6 days
The 37th National Book Festival Highlights 50 Notable Books on Nature and Ecology 6 days
Mongolian and Japanese Citizens Plant Trees in "Nogoon Nuur" Park 6 days
Mongolia Holds Intersectoral Experts’ Discussion on Advancing Result-Based Governance 6 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia to Pay an Official Visit to the Republic of the Philippines 6 days
Mongolian Mountaineers Battogtokh Altangerel and Batkhishig Baldorj Triumphantly Summit Mount Everest 7 days
Unified Association of Honorary Consuls of Mongolia in Japan to Be Established 7 days
Scholars Highlight Mongolia's Balanced Foreign Policy 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Mungunzul Bat-Erdene Secures Silver Medal at the FIDE World Cup 9 days
The 37th National Book Festival Opens 9 days
Draft Law on Ratifying the Loan Agreement between Mongolia and IBRD Submitted to Speaker of Parliament 9 days
Mongolian Para Judo Team Wins Bronze Medal at IBSA Judo World Championships 9 days
Mongolia Participates in the Annual Meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development 9 days
Securities Trade Increases MNT 41.2 Billion 9 days
Mongolian Delegates Exchange Views on Index-Based Pricing for Mineral Products Trade 9 days
State Great Khural Discusses Development Plan of Mongolia for 2026 9 days
Office of the President of Mongolia Participating at the National Book Festival to Promote Mazaalai Bear Protection 9 days
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