Foreign Minister works at Gashuunsukhait border checkpoint
Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar together with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Mongolia Chai Wenrui checked the recently resumed coal transportation at Gashuunsikhait border checkpoint  in Umnugobi aimag on April 24-25. 
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ADB accelerating renewable energy in Mongolia with advanced battery storage system
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to help supply renewable energy to Mongolia by installing its first large-scale advanced battery energy storage system (BESS).
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Mongolia – U.S. cooperation issues discussed
On April 24, Yo. Otgonbayar, Mongolia’s Ambassador to the USA, held a video meeting with Jonathan Fritz, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State, exchanging views on the present state of Mongolia – U.S. relations and cooperation and other issues.
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A French national, first COVID-19 case in Mongolia, fully recovers
Last weekend, two new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Mongolian students who arrived from Russia on April 11, making the total number of COVID-19 cases to 38. 21 out of 32 students, who arrived from Russia, have been confirmed to have COVID-19.
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USD53 million financing agreement with World Bank signed
Today, the World Bank and Ministry of Finance of Mongolia signed USD53 million financing agreement for the Ulaanbaatar Heating Sector Improvement Project and Additional Financing of the Third Sustainable Livelihoods Project. 
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Falling Walls Lab Mongolia to take place May 29 online
The Falling Walls Lab Mongolia, with an aim to foster scientific and entrepreneurial innovations, and to promote the exchange between outstanding emerging scholars and professionals from various fields of expertise, will take place on 29 May 2020 digitally via www.zoom.us online platform due to COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Stock Exchange weekly review /Apr 20-24/
During the week of April 20, 2020 to April 24, 2020, MNT 237,506,610.01 worth of securities were traded through 5 trading sessions on the MSE.
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Prime Minister visits health facility and pharmaceutical company
On April 23, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh worked at the Munkhiin Tun pharmaceutical factory and the State Second Central Hospital to check their preparation for response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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World Bank approves $53 million to improve heating services and support sustainable livelihoods in Mongolia
On April 24, The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$53 million in financing for Ulaanbaatar Heating Sector Improvement Project and Additional Financing of the Third Sustainable Livelihoods Project.
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Prime Minister visits health facility and pharmaceutical company
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Soon after Mongolia enacted the heightened state of alert due to COVID-19 pandemic in February 2020, Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh has visited the State Central Military Hospital, State First Central Hospital and National Center of Communicable Diseases. 
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Cultural heritage structures to be renovated
On April 21, capital city officials worked at locations with the following structures considered as cultural heritage in Ulaanbaatar city:
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Imports of automobiles decreased by 28.8 percent
As of April 21, Mongolia’s import has declined by 11.2 percent as compared with the same period of the previous year according to the customs statistics.
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Seven projects to be implemented with Green Climate Fund
At its plenary session, the State Great Khural passed a draft law on the ratification of the cooperation agreement between the Government of Mongolia and the Green Climate Fund (GCF). 
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Children in Zavkhan receive cash to deal with climate shocks
Mongolia is one of many countries increasingly affected by climate change. It is already having a profound impact on Mongolia’s weather conditions, increasing frequency and magnitude of extreme weather events or shocks such as severe winter with excessive snow fall, intensification of drought and aridity, rapid melting of permafrost and glaciers. 
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Parliament adopts law on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters
The plenary session of the State Great Khural (Parliament) adopted today a Law on Ratification of the Agreement between Mongolia and Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters.
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Batnorov soum of Khentii aimag to be developed as 'model' soum
With a view to promote rural development, the Government has resolved to implement ‘Reform of Soum Center’ program. In this regard, Cabinet Secretariat of the Government have selected five soums, which will be involved in the program after satisfying certain criteria and presented them to the relevant Ministries.
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36th case of COVID-19 recorded in Mongolia
The coronavirus was detected in a Mongolian student, who arrived from Russia through Altanbulag border checkpoint, as a result of his third repeated testing. 
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Bridge connecting Dadal and Bayan-Adarga soums in Khentii to be commissioned in May
Head of the Cabinet Secretariat of the Government L.Oyun-Erdene checked the construction progress of the 150 m bridge over the Onon River in Dadal and Bayn-Adarga soums of Khentii aimag. The construction project is currently 90 percent complete.
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36th case of COVID-19 recorded in Mongolia
One new COVID-19 was recorded in Mongolia, reported today during the press briefing of the Ministry of Health.
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B.Gantulga: 70 percent of Mongolian saiga antelope deliver twin offspring
According to the latest study, there are 5,070 Mongolian saiga antelopes in the territory of Mongolia. In 2014, its population reached 15 thousand as a result of being protected by the World Wide Fund for Nature.  Unfortunately, the number plunged to 3,000 in 2018 due to spread of the sheep and goat plague as well as drought and dzud (severe winter conditions). Thus, MONTSAME National News Agency discussed the matter of the protection and study of Mongolian saiga antelope with Species Officer at WWF Mongolia, Dr. B.Gantulga.
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Mongolian Olympic Committee Honors Sporting Excellence 15 hours
Schedule Updated for Bus Route to Chinggis Khaan International Airport 15 hours
Mongolia, South Korea Advance Bilateral Agenda 15 hours
Mongolia and Indonesia Hold First Business Forum 17 hours
Mongolia, South Korea Intergovernmental Committee Holds Session 17 hours
Foreign Minister Highlights ‘Physical: Asia’ as Boost to Mongolia’s International Image 17 hours
MPP Group Backs Uchral for Speaker of Parliament 17 hours
Porcelain Exhibition Opens in Honor of Factory’s 70th Anniversary 20 hours
Education Infrastructure: 12 Schools, 24 Kindergartens set for 2025 Launch 21 hours
MPP Conference Holds First Session, Elects New Leadership 1 day
Mongolia’s Social Development Achievements Highlighted at Doha Summit 1 day
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 1 day
UN Adopts Mongolia’s Resolution on Rural Women 1 day
China Donates Clinical Training Facility to Pediatric Rehabilitation Center 1 day
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang 1 day
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Meets Russian President Putin 1 day
Food Revolution Boosts Gazar Shim Capacity Twofold 1 day
Mongolian Team Fights for the Grand Prize in ‘Physical: Asia’ 1 day
Mongolia Seeks Closer Infrastructure, Humanitarian Cooperation with SCO Member States 1 day
Ministry of Environment, UN to Advance Public-Private Partnership 1 day
Wool, Cashmere Industry Export Potential: USD 1 Billion 3 days
First Two Bagh Schools Open at Uyench, Borshoo Borders 3 days
Global Human Security Expert Holds Lecture at National University of Mongolia 3 days
Mongolian Kettlebell Lifters Win 12 Medals at World Championship 3 days
Mongolian Landscape Photography 2025 Winners 3 days
Natsagdorj Literary Prize Winners 3 days
Mongolia to Propose Three Initiatives at COP17 3 days
Waste-to-Energy Plant to Generate 35 MW Annually 3 days
CAMC 2025 Mobilizes Regional Action on Media Viability in Tashkent 3 days
Trade and Development Bank Launches Google Pay for TDB Cards in Mongolia 3 days
Prime Minister, Rio Tinto Copper Chief Hold Talks on Oyu Tolgoi 3 days
Russian PM Mishustin: 'Petroleum Exports to Mongolia Will Increase' 3 days
Mongolia Japan Hospital Introduces Latest Laser Technology 3 days
Zandanshatar Arrives in Moscow for SCO Heads of Government Meeting 3 days
Mongolia Joins Latin America, Caribbean Nuclear Disarmament Conference 4 days
Historic Success at World Powerlifting Championships 4 days
Mongolia’s Foreign Population Exceeds 37,000 4 days
MPP Congress Elects Conference Members 4 days
Social Insurance Fund Income Increases by 15.9 Percent in First Nine Months 4 days
Alpine Skier Ariunbat Qualifies for Winter Olympics for the First Time 4 days
Mongolia Chairs UN 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 4 days
Buddhist Sculptor Batzorig Delivers ‘Stupa’ Lecture 4 days
Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Advances to Ease Congestion in Capital 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor Elected Chairman of MPP 4 days
'The Last Nomads' Debuts in Austria, Showcasing Mongolia’s Living Heritage 6 days
Cashmere Holding Exports to 10 Countries Under 'White Gold' National Movement 7 days
President Khurelsukh and Minister Enkhbayar Visit 'Chig' Brand Factory 7 days
Agreement Reached to Raise Salaries for Doctors and Health Workers 7 days
Mongolian Players Win Two Gold and One Bronze at FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship 7 days
Ambassador of Cuba Presents Copy of Letter of Credence 7 days
Insulated Household Count Grows as 1,391 Ger-Area Families Receive Support 7 days
Auditor General of Mongolia Meets ADB Delegation to Strengthen Audit Collaboration 7 days
UN Adopts 'Role of Cooperatives in Social Development' 7 days
Immigration Agency of Mongolia Launches New Visa Application Platform 7 days
600 Hectares Rehabilitated from Mining Damage in Selenge Aimag 8 days
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 8 days
Government Mandates Loan Repayment by Erdenes Mongol Subsidiaries 8 days
New 640-Student School Building Completed in Capital City 8 days
Program to Prevent Digital Addiction to Be Implemented 8 days
Standard for Pasteurized Camel Milk Adopted 8 days
Prime Minister Appoints MP Gankhuyag Khassuuri as Deputy Prime Minister 8 days
Parliament Approves 2026 Budget 8 days
Deputy Speaker Bat-Erdene to Assume Speaker Duties 8 days
Embassy of China, UNFPA Launch Joint Health and Hygiene Education Projects in Selenge Aimag 8 days
Mongolia to Compete in Five Sports at 25th Deaflympics in Tokyo 9 days
Ceramic Exhibition Honoring Undur Gegeen Zanabazar to Open at Bogd Khaan Palace Museum 9 days
Government Moves to Curb Misuse of Official Secrets 9 days
Food Sales Rise to MNT 10.9 Trillion, Boosting Trade Sector Revenue 9 days
‘Resilient, Relentless, Unfading’ Memoir about Tudev Lodon Published 9 days
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