Speaker G.Zandanshatar visits construction site of oil refinery in Dornogobi aimag
Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar visited Altanshiree soum of Dornogobi aimag yesterday, July 21, and got acquainted with the construction process of the oil refining plant.
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Italian designer conducts training to Mongolian manufacturers
One of Italian famous designers Ivano Philippine conducted an online training to Mongolian leather goods manufacturers. 
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Foreign Minister N.Enkhtaivan receives Japanese Ambassador Kobayashi Hiroyuki
On July 20, Minister of Foreign Affairs N.Enkhtaivan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mongolia Kobayashi Hiroyuki.
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Special attention to be attached on employment
Newly appointed Minister of Labor and Social Protection A.Ariunzaya yesterday, July 20, met with UN Resident Coordinator in Mongolia Mr. Tapan Mishra.
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UNFPA: Gender-based, domestic violence clients rise by 87 percent amid COVID-19
The handover ceremony of dignity kits and COVID-19 guidelines to One Stop Service Centers and shelters in Ulaanbaatar was held last Thursday, July 16. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have been working together with financial support from the Government of Japan to protect maternal and child health, as well as to prevent and respond to violence against women and children during the time of COVID-19 global pandemic.
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265 Mongolians return from South Korea
A charter flight on route between Seoul and Ulaanbaatar, bringing 265 Mongolian nationals, landed at Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport in Ulaanbaatar on July 20 at 5:20 pm.
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One of Nine Wonders of Dundgobi aimag: Ongiin Khiid
At a distance of 18 km to the southeast of Saikhan-Ovoo soum of Dundgobi aimag, there lies a monastery named Ongiin Khiid in a site with peculiar formations. The Ongi River, the Khoshuu Khurliin Khiid, the remains of Porcelain city, and a cliff named Senjit Khad that looks like a handle—altogether, the Ongiin Khiid Complex is considered as one of the Nine Wonders of Dundgobi aimag.
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3,400 Mongolians to be brought back from abroad in July
As of July 18, 10,513 Mongolian nationals have officially submitted their requests to return home from 55 countries to the SEC operative team.
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Mongolia asks foreign governments to support its citizens abroad
With a goal to bring more than 10 thousand Mongolians, who have wishes to return home from abroad immediately due to the globally-spread COVID-19 pandemic, back to their homeland within a short period of time, the government of Mongolia has been intensifying its repatriation activities.
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3,400 Mongolians to be brought back from abroad in July
During the press conference of the State Emergency Commission (SEC) on July 17, Deputy Prime Minister Ya.Sodbaatar, who heads the COVID-19 Operative Team of the SEC, announced that the Government does not have enough capacity to bring back all of over 10 thousand Mongolian citizens, who are currently stranded abroad due to Mongolia’s border closure to all passengers caused by concerns over COVID-19 pandemic, within only one month.
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Foreign Minister meets Ambassador of South Korea
Minister of Foreign Affairs N.Enkhtaivan on July 20 met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia Lee Yeo-hong. 
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'Bond, Nature Bond’ exhibition to take place
‘Bond, Nature Bond’ painting exhibition by Mongolian artist B.Bayart-Od is to be held at Altan Khaan Gallery from July 23 to August 20.
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Honored Lawyer Jantsan awarded the Great Cross of Merit of Germany
Former Chairman and Member of the Constitutional Court of Mongolia, Honored Lawyer, Dr. Prof. N.Jantsan has become the first foreigner that awarded the Great Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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M.Nandin-Erdene defeats his opponent at Road FC
Champion of the Mongolian Fighting Championship (MFC) M.Nandin-Erdene squared off on July 18 with South Korean Fighter Kim Se-Yeong at the ARC Event of ROAD FC of South Korea.
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12 summer camps for children to reopen this week
On July 17, the Governor’s Office of the Capital City reported that preparations are underway for 12 children’s camps located in green areas around Ulaanbaatar to open from July 20. From the total of 20 summer camps that regularly operate near the city, 13 camps submitted their request to run their operations this year. 
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National currency in circulation reaches MNT 987.3 billion
The money supply (M2) reached MNT 21.2 trillion at the end of June 2020, increased by MNT 966.0 billion (4.8%) compared with the same period of the previous year. The main reason for this increase was resulted from MNT 1.4 trillion (47.1%) increase of time deposits in foreign currency, MNT 105.4 billion (4.7%) increase of current account in foreign currency
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Registered unemployed decreased by 15.1 percent
In June 2020, Labour agencies in aimags and the Capital registered 5.6 thousand new unemployed, 2.2 thousand persons from the unemployment register hired on a new job, and 3.6 thousand persons removed from the unemployment register due to inactive job seeking. 
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Total COVID-19 cases reach 287
At a daily briefing of the Ministry of Health on July 18, Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) D.Nyamkhuu reported that 25 peacekeepers who arrived home from Afghanistan have tested positive for the coronavirus, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 287. 
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Tax revenue decreased by 15.8 percent
According to the preliminary results in the first half of 2020, the total revenue of the general government budget amounted to MNT 4.4 trillion, MNT 4.1 trillion of which accounted for equilibrated revenue. Total equilibrated revenue was 94.1% of general government budget revenue.
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Exports decreased by 28.2 percent
In the first half of 2020, Mongolia traded with 135 countries from all over the world and the total trade turnover reached USD 5.3 billion, of which USD 2.8 billion were exports and USD 2.5 billion were imports.
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PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos 1 day
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Tourism Sector Between Mongolia and South Korea Highlighted for Rapid Growth 2 days
Mongolia-Singapore Cooperation to Advance 2 days
FIBA U16 Asia Cup to Be Held in Mongolia 2 days
FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 2 days
US Funding Continues for “Child Protection from Human Trafficking” Project 2 days
E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 3 days
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Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 3 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 3 days
The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway 3 days
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 3 days
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 4 days
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 4 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 4 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 4 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 4 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 4 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 4 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 4 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved 4 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 5 days
FEALAC and Mongolia 5 days
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 5 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 5 days
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 5 days
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 5 days
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 5 days
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 5 days
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 5 days
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 5 days
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 6 days
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 6 days
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 6 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 6 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 6 days
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 9 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 9 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 9 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 9 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 9 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 9 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 9 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 9 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 9 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 9 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 10 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 10 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 10 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 10 days
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Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 11 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 11 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 11 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 11 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 11 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 11 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 11 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 11 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 11 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 11 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 12 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 12 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 12 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 12 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 12 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 12 days
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