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High workload of investigators negatively affects fight against corruption
One of the key anti-corruption activities is to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice. Corruption offenses are often committed by high-level executives at the decision-making level, and the failure to impose appropriate penalties on the perpetrators undermines public confidence in the government, and citizens start feeling that the law is not exercised impartially. Thus, increasing the level of corruption and negatively affects society as a whole.
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Daily coronavirus cases rise to record 1,622, with eight deaths
Daily COVID-19 press briefing for today, June 11, by the Ministry of Health, reported that 1,622 new coronavirus cases were detected after a total of 10,653 PCR tests were performed nationwide in the past 24 hours. 
1652 days
Cargos stuck at Zamiin-Uud-Erlian border to be transported by rail to Ulaanbaatar
On June 10, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan held a meeting with Ambassador of China to Mongolia Chai Wenrui.
1652 days
Mongolian Ambassador to Belgium meets Secretary General of World Customs Organization
H.E. Mr. O.Och, Ambassador of Mongolia to the Kingdom of Belgium held a courtesy meeting with the Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO) H.E. Mr.Kunio Mikuriya on June 8, 2021. 
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Candidates in Mongolia’s presidential election could campaign freely, int'l observers say
Mongolia’s presidential election was well run in difficult circumstances and candidates were able to reach out freely to voters, but overly restrictive candidate eligibility and the blurred line between journalism and political advertising as well as the absence of public debate limited the range of choices and information for voters, international observers from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said in a statement on June 10.
1652 days
Corruption risk assessment in public institutions of Mongolia
Mongolian Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) has been conducting Corruption risk assessments in public institutions since 2018. In accordance with Article 6 of Anti-Corruption law, National Anti-Corruption Strategy approved by the Parliament in 2016, the ‘Methodology for assessing corruption risk in public institution’ was approved. 
1653 days
Mongolian short film awarded ‘Special Mention’ At WHO ‘Health For All’ film festival
Short film “Far Away” by Gantulga Battulga has been selected as “Special Mention” in the Health Emergency category at the second Health for All Film Festival of the World Health Organization from among 1300 submissions of 120 countries.
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MP Chinburen takes part in IPU meeting at UN High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS
On June 8, 2021, Mr. J.Chinburen, member of the parliament, 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.
1653 days
Polar Star Order presented to Ambassador of Russia
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga has issued a decree on conferral of the Polar Star Order upon Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation I.K.Azizov. The Order was presented by the President, today, June 8, in the State Palace.
1655 days
International team to observe Mongolia’s presidential election
A total of 11 media organizations are expected to observe Mongolia’s presidential election on June 9, an official from the General Election Commission (GEC) said today. 
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Financial Regulatory Commission organizes training for its local representatives
The Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC) conducted online training for its local representatives, on 19 May 2021. During the training, directors of related departments of the FRC provided information on:
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Presidential election campaign wraps up, mobile voting begins
The nationwide polls for the 2021 presidential election of Mongolia are about to begin in less than 24 hours - at 7 AM, June 9, Wednesday. Election campaigning for Mongolia’s presidential election has ended at 12 AM, June 8, after running for 15 days, with the election silence period now launched. 
1655 days
Weekly review of parliamentary activities for May 31-June 4, 2021
A working group established by the Parliament Chairman’s Decree No. 33 to review the implementation of relevant laws and regulations approved by the State Great Hural in connection with the political situation met on June 2, 2021. 
1656 days
MNT 216 billion provided to seniors who had no pension loan debts
In January 2020, the Parliament of Mongolia, State Great Khural, approved a law on one-time cancellation of pension-backed loan debts and other accompanying regulations. The one-time cancellation of pension-secured loan debts under the 2020 law was subject to outstanding pension loan balance of up to MNT 6 million and pensioners who hold debts more than MNT 6 million were required to pay off the remaining amount themselves.
1656 days
Foreign Minister holds bilateral meetings during St. Petersburg Int’l Economic Forum
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia B.Battsetseg is participating in the 24th Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, which was launched in Saint Petersburg, Russia on June 2. 
1659 days
IBEC becomes member of Green Loan program for SMEs by Trade and Development Bank
The International Bank for Economic Co-operation (IBEC) has supported the Green Loan Program (GLP) of the Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia (TDBM) for small and medium-sized enterprises in Mongolia.
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Amount of fines for corruption crime and Mongolia’s challenges
The “Diagnostic assessment on the resolution of corruption cases”, published in May 2021, by The Asia Foundation’s Evaluation Team within the “Strengthening the Anti-Corruption Regime in Mongolia” project supported by the Asian Development Bank concluded that the types and amounts of penalties specified in the Criminal Code of Mongolia reduce the effectiveness of prevention and punishment for corruption crimes.
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Parliamentary Secretary General takes part in IPU Association of Secretary Generals of Parliaments meeting
Ms. L.Ulziisaikhan, Secretary General of the State Great Hural, participated in the virtual meeting of the Association of Secretary Generals of Parliaments (ASGP), in parallel with the 142 Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
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Infrastructure in rural areas to be developed
The cabinet, at its meeting held on June 1, approved to implement a set of projects and measures of ‘Soum development: engineering infrastructure supply’ with the aim of developing infrastructure in soums – the second level administrative division of the country, and create favorable livelihoods in the rural region. 
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Financial Regulatory Commission, Bridge Association of Real Estate sign cooperation agreement
Under its efforts to expand cooperation with professional associations in the non-bank finance sector, the Financial Regulatory Commission has reached an agreement with the Bridge Association of Real Estate to collaborate in the area of training. 
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Deputy PM Meets Russian Environment Minister 2 hours
Ambassador to Latvia Presents Letter of Credence 2 hours
Mongolia to Expand Cooperation with Canada 3 hours
Netflix’s 'Welcome to Mongolia' Special to Premiere 3 hours
Public Transport Revenue Rises 69 Percent 5 hours
Power Plants Hold 14 Days of Coal Reserves 23 hours
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 1 day
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 2 days
Bank of Mongolia Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged 2 days
'The MongolZ' Ranks Seventh in World Ranking 2 days
Mongolia Secures 7th World Title in Memory, Mind Sports 2 days
Parliamentary Committee Holds Hearing for Governor of Bank of Mongolia Nominee 2 days
Mongolia Calls for Global Transparency in Political Financing at UN Summit 2 days
Mining and Extractive Industry Sales Up by MNT 2.7 Trillion from 2024 2 days
Special Exhibition Showcases Traditional Mongolian Clothing, Adornments 2 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 3 days
Four Japanese Judo Coaches to Work in Mongolia 3 days
Over 8,000 Livestock Relocated from Ulaanbaatar’s Restricted Zone 3 days
Parliament Examines Oyu Tolgoi Agreements, Benefits in Multi-Day Evidence Hearing 3 days
‘Food Revolution’ Boosts Production, Jobs, and Exports 3 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 4 days
Government Task Force to Enter Talks with ‘Entrée Resources’ 4 days
New Apartment Prices Rise 11 Percent 4 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 7 days
Mongolia Urges Global Action to Treat Wastewater as a Resource 7 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 8 days
Children’s Consultative Polyclinic to Launch Surgical Services in 2026 8 days
Views Exchanged on Accelerating SDGs Implementation 8 days
Mongolian Student Wins World Drone-Coding Championship at Enjoy AI 2025 8 days
Coal Exports Reach 79 Million Tonnes as Exchange Trading Grows 8 days
Mongolian Powerlifter Becomes Asian Champion 8 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 9 days
New Year Tree Lighting Ceremony at Sukhbaatar Square to Begin at 19:00 Today 9 days
PM Orders Priority Financing for Salaries, Pensions and Child Benefits 9 days
ADB Approves USD 60 Million for Ulaanbaatar’s First Bus Rapid Transit System 9 days
Mongolia Renews Call to Lower Shareholder Loan Interest for Oyu Tolgoi Project 9 days
Mongolia to Expand International Cooperation on Child Development and Protection 9 days
Winners of the 15th “Golden Pen” National Student Journalism Awards Announced 10 days
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