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A new regulation on 'Green Bond' approved to boost green finance in Mongolia
A major step forward has been taken to help Mongolia tackle its environmental challenges, with a new regulation approved by the Board of the Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC) to help grow green finance in the country. 
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Food and beverage services only open for take out and delivery until 24 June
In connection with the increasing rate of daily COVID-19 infections in Mongolia, Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar D.Sumiyabazar issued an ordinance to intensify preventative measures against the pandemic. 
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YOGA in times of Covid
Today, the world stands at a crossroads and the humanity is facing a transformative phase in the wake of Covid pandemic. 
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Latest COVID-19 Household Response Phone Survey results released
While Mongolia has taken early and decisive measures to prevent the inflow and outbreak of COVID-19, 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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Inflation rate reaches 6.2 percent in May 2021
As reported by the National Statistics Office, the nation's inflation was at 6.2 percent by May 2021. The inflation rate was 6.1% in May 2018, 8.0% in May 2019, 3.3% in May 2020 and reached 6.2% in May 2021, increased by 2.9 percentage points from the same period of previous year. The increase was mainly due to 13.1 percent price increase in food and non-alcoholic beverages, and a five percent price increase in housing, water, electricity, gas, and fuels. 
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Manual on reporting suspicious transactions published
A manual on Reporting Suspicious Transactions for financial and non-financial professional service providers and intermediaries was published by the Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC). The contents of the manual include the following:
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Cultural division to be established in each aimag of Mongolia
The cabinet held its regular weekly meeting on June 16. At the meeting, the government made amendments to its resolution on restructuring aimags’ governors’ offices to change the Education and cultural department as Educational Department and Cultural Division. 
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Ministry of Finance promoting transparency and efficiency initiatives
Within the framework of the ‘Ertech Mongol’ program (meaning ‘Early Mongolian’ in Mongolian), the Civil Service Council of Mongolia is organizing a series of meetings and discussions with government ministries to implement civil service reform in public sectors, define partnerships and planning between government ministries and agencies, and to avoid gaps in the reform framework. 
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Study reveals some investigators of corruption cases experience external influence
The independence of investigators is critical to the successful investigation of corruption and establishing social justice. 
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Public-private dialogue on Sustainable Food System in Mongolia held
On June 15, representatives from the public-private sector discussed about the Sustainable Food Systems in Mongolia at the State Palace in Ulaanbaatar. Representatives of major private companies working in the food sector gathered to discuss about the challenges and solutions in the food and agricultural value chains, exports, public-private partnerships, sectoral policies and potential policy changes for the improvement of the sector. 
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EU, World Vision providing nutrition packages to vulnerable children and families
The European Union and World Vision are providing nutrition packages to the most vulnerable children and their families in Ulaanbaatar and Bayan-Ulgii and Uvurkhangai provinces affected by the impact of COVID-19. 
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Inception Meeting for MASAM II Project Held
The Globe International Center (GIC) has been implementing the project, The Mainstreaming Social Accountability for Improved Transparency and Participation in Mongolia, or the MASAM II project. 
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‘A Greener Future for Ulaanbaatar’ – Mayor of Ulaanbaatar addresses IFC Sustainability Exchange 2021
Sumiyabazar Dolgorsuren, Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, spoke about his inspirations and the city’s sustainable development plans during a virtual event — International Finance Corporation Sustainability Exchange 2021—this month. 
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Mongolia’s 3x3 basketball success and achievements highlighted
Hong Kong has announced that it will be hosting 3x3 basketball World Tour Masters with a hefty budget of USD 1.2 million. Since 3x3 basketball game was included as part of the Olympic basketball programme, starting with the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, it has been gaining worldwide attention to become a fast-growing urban sport in a myriad of countries. 
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Ceremony organized to ring the bell for 'Invescore Bond' offer commencement
The 'Invescore NBFI' JSC, included in Mongolian Stock Exchange Top-20 index, is issuing the 'Invescore Bond', which is highest amount of debt instrument offered in the history of private sector, and the ringing the bell ceremony for Tranche 1 organized at the Mongolian Stock Exchange on June 14.
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Weekly review of parliamentary activities for June 7-11
June 8, 2021. MP J.Chinburen represented the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia at the IPU’s virtual meeting of parliaments, organized as a side meeting to the United Nations High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS. The meeting was held under the theme of “The role of parliaments in addressing inequalities to end AIDS by 2030”.
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Golomt Bank’s ‘Golden Key’ Foundation supporting ‘Heart Will Not Forget’ project
Golomt Bank’s “Golden Key” children’s foundation has continued to support the “Heart Will Not Forget” project for the second year in a row and established a memorandum of cooperation to become an official partner.
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Digital transformation in education to save MNT 1 billion annually
An event to launch digital transformation in educational sector was launched on June 11, Friday with Minister of Education and Science L.Enkh-Amgalan, Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan and officials and specialists from the Education Ministry, schools and kindergartens across the country in attendance. 
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Open Letter issued in observation of World Day Against Child Labor
International Labor Organization, UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Mongolia, Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, Mongolian Employers’ Federation, Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions, National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia and Delegation of the European Union to Mongolia, have issued the joint open letter calling for actions to eliminate all forms of child labor in Mongolia. 
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IAAC reviews presidential election candidates’ anti-corruption policy
Candidates from the three parliamentary parties made their election promises and participated in the Presidential Election of Mongolia. Election promises outline the following activities to be initiated and implemented in the fight against corruption.
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Mongolian Skier Wins Silver Medal at '2025 Cross-Country Far East Cup' 8 hours
Mongolia Promotes Four-Season Tourism at International Exhibition 8 hours
Deputy PM Meets Russian Environment Minister 10 hours
Ambassador to Latvia Presents Letter of Credence 10 hours
Mongolia to Expand Cooperation with Canada 11 hours
Netflix’s 'Welcome to Mongolia' Special to Premiere 12 hours
Public Transport Revenue Rises 69 Percent 13 hours
Power Plants Hold 14 Days of Coal Reserves 1 day
Working Group Recovers MNT 22 Billion to Protect State Assets 1 day
‘Government to Support Business Freedom, Guarantee Protection of Private Property’ 1 day
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Mongolist Shimamura Ippei 1 day
Mongolia, Qatar to Cooperate on Export of Halal-Processed Meat 1 day
Mongolia Launches Gender Equality Seal in Environment Sector 1 day
Mongolia Among Asia’s Most Advanced Countries in Water Security 1 day
'White Gold' Movement Enables Domestic Producers to Supply About 70 Percent of Raw Materials 2 days
Parliament Ratified Interim Trade Agreement 2 days
UK-Funded Project to Boost English Skills in Remote Areas of Mongolia 2 days
Ancient Burial Sites Uncovered During Geological Surveys 2 days
Mongolian Parliamentary Delegation Visits South Korea 3 days
Bank of Mongolia Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged 3 days
'The MongolZ' Ranks Seventh in World Ranking 3 days
Mongolia Secures 7th World Title in Memory, Mind Sports 3 days
Parliamentary Committee Holds Hearing for Governor of Bank of Mongolia Nominee 3 days
Mongolia Calls for Global Transparency in Political Financing at UN Summit 3 days
Mining and Extractive Industry Sales Up by MNT 2.7 Trillion from 2024 3 days
Special Exhibition Showcases Traditional Mongolian Clothing, Adornments 3 days
Exploring the 'Zuuvch-Ovoo' Uranium Project and Its Future Outlook 3 days
Boy Playfully Herds Yak Calf with His Own Programmed Drone 3 days
Over 200,000 Tonnes of Fuel to Be Imported This Month 3 days
Government to Submit Draft Resolution on Privatization and Public Offering of State Assets 3 days
Rare Metals Research Center Opened in Mongolia 3 days
Net Domestic Assets Increase by MNT 5.7 Trillion 4 days
Four Japanese Judo Coaches to Work in Mongolia 4 days
Over 8,000 Livestock Relocated from Ulaanbaatar’s Restricted Zone 4 days
Parliament Examines Oyu Tolgoi Agreements, Benefits in Multi-Day Evidence Hearing 4 days
‘Food Revolution’ Boosts Production, Jobs, and Exports 4 days
Three Schools and Five Kindergartens to Be Built in Selbe 20-Minute City 4 days
Moon Dance Team Wins Another Bronze Medal at World Championships 4 days
Greater Tumen Initiative Tourism Board Meeting Held in Mongolia 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Government Task Force to Enter Talks with ‘Entrée Resources’ 5 days
New Apartment Prices Rise 11 Percent 5 days
First Residents Move into New Homes Following Redevelopment of the 100 Ail Public Housing Project 5 days
Outstanding Young Scientists and Doctors Receive Presidential Awards 5 days
Mongolia Outlines Priorities at IOM Council’s 116th Session 7 days
Ulaanbaatar Seeks Public Input on Even-Odd Traffic Restrictions 7 days
“Burte Chono 2025” Honors Mongolia’s Top Athletes 7 days
Parliament Finalizes Resolution to Zero Import Duties on Fodder and Flour 7 days
Mongolia, Lithuania Hold Political Consultations in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Mongolia Urges Global Action to Treat Wastewater as a Resource 8 days
Mongolian Boxers Win Four Medals at World Cup of Petroleum Countries 8 days
Advanced Technology Reveals 3,000-Year-Old Rock Art Now on Display 8 days
Fifth International Conference on Mongolian Studies Held in Poland 8 days
Bank of Mongolia Releases 'Tugrug-100 Years' Commemorative Stamp Released 9 days
Children’s Consultative Polyclinic to Launch Surgical Services in 2026 9 days
Views Exchanged on Accelerating SDGs Implementation 9 days
Mongolian Student Wins World Drone-Coding Championship at Enjoy AI 2025 9 days
Coal Exports Reach 79 Million Tonnes as Exchange Trading Grows 9 days
Mongolian Powerlifter Becomes Asian Champion 9 days
Government Directs Public Institutions Not to Hold New Year or Anniversary Celebrations Using Budget Funds 9 days
Mongolia to Send Over 100 Athletes to Asian Beach Games 9 days
Gashuunsukhait Checkpoint to Handle More Coal Exports 9 days
Prime Minister Directs Officials to Intensify Anti-Corruption Drive 9 days
Speaker of Parliament Meets Ambassadors of Russia, China 9 days
France Returns Dinosaur Fossils to Mongolia Following Decade-Long Legal Process 9 days
UN Meeting Highlights Importance of Rangelands Ahead of Mongolia’s COP17 10 days
New Year Tree Lighting Ceremony at Sukhbaatar Square to Begin at 19:00 Today 10 days
PM Orders Priority Financing for Salaries, Pensions and Child Benefits 10 days
ADB Approves USD 60 Million for Ulaanbaatar’s First Bus Rapid Transit System 10 days
Mongolia Renews Call to Lower Shareholder Loan Interest for Oyu Tolgoi Project 10 days
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