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Mongolian Red Cross Society donates 50,000 PCR test kits
With the support of the Chinese Red Cross Society, the Mongolian Red Cross Society has donated 50,000 PCR test kits worth MNT 658 million to the Ministry of Health.
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Today marks 30th anniversary of the adoption of democratic Constitution of Mongolia
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the democratic Constitution of Mongolia. Mongolia has had four constitutions in its history with each of its discussions held in 1924, 1940, 1960, and 1992 respectively. While the earlier constitutions were revolved around the Marxist ideology, the new 1992 Constitution is considered democratic as it protects the common interest of the citizens of Mongolia without discrimination of social class and ideology.
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Wheat supply incentive to be MNT 80 thousand per ton
To support wheat production, the Cabinet decided that MNT 80 thousand be given to individuals and companies supplying wheat that meet standard requirements to local flour mills, the Agriculture Support Fund and state fund, for every ton. 
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COVID-19: 2,279 new cases, three deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported that 2,279 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 1,752 cases were reported in Ulaanbaatar city, with 516 cases in rural aimags and 11 imported cases.
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Cabinet orders measures be taken to increase social protection benefits
At its regular meeting on January 12, the Cabinet discussed plans to raise social protection benefits and instructed Minister of Labour and Social Protection A.Ariunzaya to develop a government resolution on measures to be taken to increase social protection benefits under the approved 2022 budget of the social welfare fund and submit it to the Cabinet.
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Transport resumes for containers with import goods and products
Transportation has resumed for containers with imported goods and products that accumulated at the Erlian border checkpoint of China for three months. In order to create the conditions to have uninterrupted transport of goods under pandemic circumstances, a ‘Zero Point’ was established between the borders of Mongolia and China.
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Ministry of Digital Development and Communications established
During its irregular meeting on January 6, the Cabinet dissolved the Communications and Information Technology Authority of Mongolia and approved the structure and strategy of the Ministry of Digital Development and Communications.
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Bill to suspend scheduled inspections for three years
At its regular meeting today, the Cabinet decided to submit a Bill on temporary suspension of some types of state inspections to the Parliament.
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PM orders decision on 3-day mandatory isolation to be nullified
Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene has ordered the State Emergency Commission to nullify the decision to quarantine citizens arriving from abroad to be quarantined for 3 days. Furthermore, he has issued an order to impose COVID-19 testing fees for citizens arriving from abroad at the airport and border checkpoints.
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Ministry of Economy and Development established
At its meeting on January 6, the Cabinet approved the structure and strategy of the Ministry of Economy and Development, and appointed Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan as its acting minister and Kh.Batjargal as acting state secretary.
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“Loan interest rates decreased by 2.5 percent”
On January 11, the State Great Khural’s Standing Committee on Economy heard a progress report for the implementation of the parliamentary resolution on the strategy to reduce loan interest rates, which was approved by the parliament on August 28, 2020.
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Mongolian and French agriculture ministries hold consultative meeting
The ministries of agriculture of Mongolia and the French Republic held their consultative meeting, which had been postponed due to the pandemic, on January 11.
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Turkish Ambassador puts forth request for flights to other Asian countries through Ulaanbaatar
On January 11, Minister of Road and Transport L.Khaltar received Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Mongolia Zafer Ateş to exchange views on bilateral relations and cooperation in the transportation sector.
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COVID-19: 1,818 new cases, two deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported that 1,818 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 1,227 cases were reported in Ulaanbaatar city, with 565 cases in rural aimags and 26 imported cases.
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Colder weather to return this week
Snowfall and blizzards are expected in some parts of western and central aimags in the next few days, with cold temperatures throughout the country, reports the National Agency for Meteorology and Environment.
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Works for renewing border checkpoints to complete in 2022
On January 10, executive officials of customs organizations convened at the Customs General Administration. During the meeting, it was highlighted that of MNT 3.560 trillion that was planned to be contributed to the state budget in 2021, customs duties amounted to MNT 3.509 trillion which makes up 98.6 percent of the previous year’s goal. 
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No restrictions to be imposed during Omicron wave
State Emergency Commission of Mongolia called its meeting yesterday, January 10 to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the country and gave instructions to relevant officials on the improvement of home treatment of COVID-19. Secretary of the SEC T. Bayarkhuu introduced the SEC’s decision to the press.
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Military personnel to transport goods and freight to Zamiin-Uud
On January 10, Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs Kh.Nyambaatar informed that freight will be transported from the Mongolia-China border to Zamiin-Uud by 200 professional drivers at police agencies, border patrol, and emergency departments.
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Winners of 25th ‘Foremost Traditional Script Writers of Mongolia’ awarded
The annual national contest ‘Foremost Traditional Script Writers of Mongolia-2021’ was successfully organized by the MONTSAME National News Agency’s ‘Khumuun Bichig’ newspaper for the 25th year and selected its bests in seven categories. The awards ceremony was held yesterday at the Mongolian Fine Arts Gallery.
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Mongolia becomes one of first Asian countries administering fourth vaccine dose
Mongolia has begun to administer the fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine to its people on voluntary basis on January 7. Currently 66.6 per cent of the population have received two shots of coronavirus vaccine while 28.7 per cent have had the third shot.
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Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 2 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 2 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 2 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 2 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 2 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 3 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 3 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 3 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 3 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 3 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 3 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 3 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 3 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 3 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 3 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 3 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 4 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 4 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 4 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 4 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 4 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 4 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 4 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 4 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 4 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 4 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 4 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 4 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 5 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 5 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 5 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 5 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 5 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 5 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 5 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 5 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 5 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 6 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 6 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 6 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 6 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 7 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 9 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 9 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 9 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 10 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 10 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 10 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 11 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 11 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 12 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 12 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 12 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 13 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 13 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 13 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 13 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 13 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 13 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 13 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 13 days
This Week in Mongolia 14 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 14 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 16 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 16 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 16 days
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