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2025-05-26 08:28:29
Government raises social welfare benefits
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On January 22, the Cabinet made a decision to increase monthly social welfare benefit by MNT 188 thousand and also to set benefit for caregiver of a disabled child at MNT 123 thousand and other caregiver benefits at MNT 84500. 
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Average pension increased to MNT 409 thousand
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At its regular session held today, January 22, Cabinet made a decision to increase pension of up to MNT 500 thousand granted by social insurance fund and for military personnel by MNT 30 thousand and pension of more than MNT 500 thousand by MNT 25 thousand in line with inflation rate. 
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WHO Western Pacific representative working in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Dr. Marco Martuzzi, Head of Office, Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health of World Health Organization Western Pacific Region in Seoul, Republic of Korea, is working in Mongolia from 19 to 22 January 2020 on his first mission to the country in order to provide support to promote environmental health, to strengthen multi-sector approach and expand partnership in the field.
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There are 2789 mining permits nationwide
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At the monthly press briefing ‘Transparent and Accountable Mining’, a report on 2019 statistical review of the mining sector was introduced. 
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Mining sector contribution to budget reaches MNT 2.6 trillion
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/.  The Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry held today, January 21, a monthly press briefing ‘Transparent and Accountable Mining’. At the conference, Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry D.Sumiyabazar delivered a report on the statistical review of the mining sector for 2019.
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High-wire artist to walk over Chuluut River Canyon
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Mongolian circus actor M.Myagmarsaikhan is preparing to walk on a tightrope across the Chuluut River Canyon in Arkhangai aimag on June 25, 2020. He will be walking on 150-meter rope at height of 70 meters without a safety net or a harness.
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Ambassador of Japan pledges to increase Mongolian exports to Japan
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On January 20, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia D.Tsogtbaatar met with Japanese Ambassador to Mongolia Hiroyuki Kobayashi to congratulate him on presenting his diplomatic credentials and assuming office. 
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Finance Minister signs loan agreement with China’s Exim Bank Vice President
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On January 20, Minister of Finance Ch.Khurelbaatar met with Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of China Xie Ping in Beijing, China to exchange views on the projects being implemented in Mongolia by Chinese government soft loans.
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Government calling for public inputs on ‘Vision – 2050’ long term development policy
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. ‘Vision – 2050’ Mongolia’s long-term policy document was handed over to Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh on January 03, 2020. Involving government ministries, agencies, scholars and experts, the draft document was formulated by a sub-working group set up upon an order No. 52 by the Prime Minister and a resolution No. 65 by Head of the Cabinet Secretariat of 2019.  
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President Kh.Battulga departs for Davos, Switzerland
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga today left for Davos, Switzerland to take part in the World Economic Forum 2020. After attending the annual forum, the President of Mongolia will pay a visit to the Kingdom of Norway. 
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Workshop on actions to fight tuberculosis underway in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The first consultation workshop organized by the Global Fund Mongolia is taking place with engagement from multi-sectoral partners to discuss and frame main activities for the Global Fund (GF) Tuberculosis concept note for 2021-2023.
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Oyu Tolgoi 2019 fourth quarter production and 2020 guidance released
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Turquoise Hill, who focuses on the Oyu Tolgoi mine development in Mongolia through its 66 percent of stakes, today announced fourth quarter 2019 production for Oyu Tolgoi as well as operational and financial guidance for 2020.
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Water Agency to be established
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Parliament today adopted a bill on amendments to the Law on Water. 
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Penalties raised on livestock thefts
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On January 16, the Parliament of Mongolia backed a bill on amendments to the Criminal Code of Mongolia.
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Up to 50 percent of ballots can be recounted in 2020 Parliamentary elections
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Yesterday, January 15, General Election Commission (GEC) delivered a report on preparation of the upcoming 2020 Parliamentary Elections. 
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Education reform movement aims to change existing system in eight years
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A non-government organization ‘Education reform’ was formed to launch the education reform movement in Mongolia. 
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Erdenet Thermal Power Plant produced 324 million kw/h electricity in 2019
Orkhon /MONTSAME/. Thermal Power Plant of Erdenet Mining Corporation started electricity electricity two years ago. In 2019, the plant fulfilled its electricity supply plan by 100.1 percent, providing a total of 324 million kw/h of electricity. 
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Photo album telling 36-year history of Ulaanbaatar city launched
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A photography album ‘Ulaanbaatar - 1983’ by Japanese photographer Sugiyama Teruzo launched today, January 15 at the Mongol-Japan Center in Ulaanbaatar city. 
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Government sets out to boost agricultural exports
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At its meeting of today, Cabinet resolved to announce 2020 as a year to increase exports. 
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Prime Minister visits Bor-Undur fluorspar mine
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh is working in some aimags these days. During his working trip to Bor-Undur soum of Khentii aimag, PM U.Khurelsukh visited the mine site of Bor – Undur Mine and Ore Dressing Plant. 
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Federal President of the Republic of Austria Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 12 hours
Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia Awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor Valor 3 days
Practical Solutions for Gender Equality and Climate Change Discussed 3 days
Honorary Consul of Mongolia Battsetseg Tuvshintugs Addresses the Illinois House of Representatives 3 days
New Ulaanbaatar International Airport Receives ACI Membership Certificate 3 days
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to Be Opened in Mongolia 3 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia Meets ASEAN Secretary-General 3 days
Demand-Based Skills Program Targets Employment Growth 3 days
Asian Development Bank's 2025-2028 Country Partnership Strategy for Mongolia Launched 4 days
"We Women" Forum Held to Bolster Women's Political Representation 4 days
President of Mongolia Receives UN Resident Coordinator in Mongolia 4 days
Severe Coronary Artery Narrowing Now Treatable in Mongolia 4 days
President Khurelsukh Confers Order of Maternal Glory 4 days
Emperor's Dining Table Revives Korea's Royal Cuisine and Diplomatic Legacy 4 days
Sixth Conference of the Mongolian People’s Party Convenes 4 days
Judges from the District Court of Texas Visits the State Great Khural of Mongolia 4 days
Memorandum of Understanding Between Foreign Ministries of Mongolia and Indonesia Signed 4 days
Integrated Transport and Logistics Center to Be Established in Hunnu City 4 days
Honored Pilot of Mongolia Bat-Erdene Roslov Awarded the Title of "Hero of Labor" 4 days
Mongolian Peacekeepers as Agents for Gender Equality Project Concludes 4 days
Ambassador of the Commonwealth of Australia to Mongolia Presents Letter of Credence 5 days
The 37th National Book Festival Highlights 50 Notable Books on Nature and Ecology 5 days
Shannon Cowlin: ADB will Continue to Focus on Economic Diversification, Climate Resilience, and Food Security in Mongolia 5 days
Soft Loans to Be Provided to Tourism Companies 5 days
Deputy Prime Minister Highlights Tangible Progress on Government’s Mega Projects 5 days
Postage Stamp Commemorating the Centenary Year of the Mongolian Air Force Released 5 days
Mongolia-Russia Joint Conference on Cultural Heritage Restoration Organized in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
IMF: Mongolia Needs to Adopt Greater Fiscal Prudence and Enhance Exchange Rate Flexibility to Counter Mounting Trade Tensions 5 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia to Pay an Official Visit to the Republic of Indonesia 5 days
President of the Republic of Austria to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia Participates in the Global Finance Forum 2025 5 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 6 days
Over 17,000 Participants Registered to Run in the “Ulaanbaatar Marathon-2025” International Race 6 days
Mongolia Launches 5G Network 6 days
Mongolia Hosts 19th UN Tourism Asia Pacific Executive Training Programme 6 days
Champion of the 2024-2025 Season of "the League" to Compete in East Asia Super League 2025-2026 6 days
Internationally Accredited Laboratory to Be Established for the Mongolia-France Uranium Project 6 days
Mongolia Consolidates Environmental Laboratories to Enhance Nationwide Monitoring Capacity 6 days
National Strategy on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Presented 6 days
Mongolia and the European Union to Cooperate in Boosting Economic Growth 6 days
Policy Reforms in Family, Labor, and Social Protection of Mongolia for 2024–2028 Introduced 6 days
Delegation from the Government of India Observes the Progress of the Oil Refinery Project 6 days
Mongolia and Türkiye to Expand Cooperation in Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management 6 days
World Bee Day Observed 6 days
Mongolia Holds Intersectoral Experts’ Discussion on Advancing Result-Based Governance 6 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 7 days
Buy Your Event Tickets with Apple Pay from Anywhere in the World Using Tix.shoppy.mn Website 7 days
Combat Engineers of the Mongolian Armed Forces General Staff Take Part in International Training Program 7 days
The 37th National Book Festival Highlights 50 Notable Books on Nature and Ecology 7 days
Mongolian and Japanese Citizens Plant Trees in "Nogoon Nuur" Park 7 days
Mongolia Holds Intersectoral Experts’ Discussion on Advancing Result-Based Governance 7 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia to Pay an Official Visit to the Republic of the Philippines 7 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 10 days
The 37th National Book Festival Opens 10 days
Draft Law on Ratifying the Loan Agreement between Mongolia and IBRD Submitted to Speaker of Parliament 10 days
Mongolian Para Judo Team Wins Bronze Medal at IBSA Judo World Championships 10 days
Mongolia Participates in the Annual Meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development 10 days
Securities Trade Increases MNT 41.2 Billion 10 days
Mongolian Delegates Exchange Views on Index-Based Pricing for Mineral Products Trade 10 days
State Great Khural Discusses Development Plan of Mongolia for 2026 10 days
Office of the President of Mongolia Participating at the National Book Festival to Promote Mazaalai Bear Protection 10 days
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