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US Ambassador currently working in Uvs aimag
On August 25, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Mongolia Michael S. Klecheski arrived in Uvs aimag to participate in the opening ceremony of the new kindergarten built in Baruunturuun soum with financing from the US.
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Unified system for social welfare service to launch tomorrow
Minister of Labor and Social Protection A.Ariunzaya informed that social welfare services are to be delivered in digital form starting from tomorrow, August 26.
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COVID-19 heightened state of readiness extended until September 15
At its irregular meeting held today, August 25, the cabinet decided to extend the heightened state of readiness, which expires August 31, until September 15. 
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1,280-apartment complex in Orkhon aimag to be commissioned next year
On August 21, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh got acquainted with ongoing development projects in Orkhon aimag.
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Diplomas presented to first graduates of joint Bachelor’s degree program
On August 24, diplomas of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology were presented to the first batch of students that successfully completed their studies in Japan in the framework of the joint bachelor’s degree program of the Mongolian-Japanese Engineering Education Development Project.
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Khovd aimag to partner with Japan in food production
A working group led by Ambassador of Japan Kobayashi Hiroyuki and Resident Representative of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Mongolia Vinod Ahuja are on a working visit in Khovd aimag. On August 24, the delegates were received by the aimag authority to discuss the results of projects and programs implemented in the framework of the partnership and further objectives.
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MNT 300 million accumulated to the Fund of Assistance to Mongolian Citizens living abroad
During the “Information Hour” event organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 24, Head of the Consular Department of the Ministry L.Munkhtushig briefed about timely issues.
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SEC suggests to extend heightened state of readiness till September 15
At its meeting held today, August 25, the State Emergency Commission (SEC) issued a proposal to the government to extend the heightened state of readiness for disaster protection amid COVID-19 pandemic until September 15. The ongoing heightened state of readiness, as decided by the government last month, is set to expire on August 31. 
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Regional training underway in Dundgobi aimag
On August 24, a two-day training kicked off under the theme, ‘Capacity building for participatory monitoring, evaluation and ICT’ in Dundgobi aimag, with the participation of over 60 representatives.
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263 Mongolian nationals return from Japan
A Tokyo-Ulaanbaatar charter flight landed at 19:33 yesterday, August 24, at Buyant-Ukhaa international airport.
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Masks donated city emergency center
The Government of Mongolia issued a decision of a state of nationwide partial high alertness on March 11, 2020 in response to prevent the spread of the rapidly spreading COVID-19 pandemic around the world and put in place a quarantine regime.
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'Construction and Apartments 2020' exhibition organized
‘Construction and apartments 2020’ trade fair and exhibition was organized in Ulaanbaatar under the motto “Let’s build green growth together”. 
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“Beveren embraces Mongolia” exhibition wraps up
“Beveren embraces Mongolia” exhibition was co-organized in Beveren, Belgium between August 1-23 by the Embassy of Mongolia in Brussels and Honorary Consul of Mongolia for Flemish Region of Belgium Paul Van Wouwe in cooperation with the Municipality of Beveren and the History Museum of Rubrouck city of France.
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‘UN75 Initiative: 2020 and Future’ meeting held with UN Agencies in Mongolia
On August 11, a consultative meeting under the theme ‘UN75 Initiative: 2020 and Future’ was held with representatives from United Nations Agencies in Mongolia in attendance. 
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Archaeological rescue unit to work at Khorig Mountain
With support of the Ministry of Culture, an archaeological rescue unit has been provided with possibilities to conduct research around Khorig Mountain situated in the territory of Ulaan-Uul soum of Khuvsgul aimag.
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Preparations being laid out for regular direct flights en route Prague-Ulaanbaatar
On August 21, Minister of Road and Transport Development L.Khaltar received Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Mongolia Jiří Brodský and Head of the Commerce and Economic Section at the Embassy Iva Šustáková.
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Mongolia in the third in the world with its liver transplant treatment
The 100th liver transplant surgery has been performed successfully by a team of the Organ Transplant Center of the State Central First Hospital and a ceremony for glorifying them as recording in an honorary book of the hospital took place last Friday, August 21 at the hospital.
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No new COVID-19 case recorded
At today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health, Head of the Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases A.Ambaselmaa provided updates on latest test results and treatment.
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Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation signed
On August 19, the Integrated Mineral Resources Initiative program of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of BMZ and the Ulaanbaatar Urban Services and Ger Areas Development Investment program of Asian Development Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding for further close cooperation on business development.
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Launching of GIZ EEP e-learning platform
The Energy Efficiency Building Refurbishment in Mongolia (EEP) Project from GIZ will launch their e-learning platform at the beginning of September. The platform currently comprises one Module the ‘Basic Training on Energy Efficiency in Buildings.’
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Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 1 day
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 1 day
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 1 day
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 1 day
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 1 day
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 1 day
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 1 day
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NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 2 days
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Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 2 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 2 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 3 days
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Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 3 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 3 days
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Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 4 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 4 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 4 days
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Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 4 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 4 days
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B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 4 days
Mongolian Students to Participate in “Seeds for the Future 2025” International Program 4 days
450 Teachers Participate in Mentor Teacher Training 5 days
Dambadarjaa Subcenter Heating Plant to Be Commissioned in 2026 5 days
Darkhan Metallurgical Plant Reports Profit of MNT 36.7 Billion in First Half of 2025 5 days
Mongolia and Finland to Strengthen Cooperation within UN and Other International Organizations 5 days
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New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 8 days
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Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated 8 days
Mongolia and Kazakhstan to Expand Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 8 days
Seventh World Mas-Wrestling Championships Commence 8 days
Travel Conditions for Mongolian Citizens Visiting South Korea to Be Reviewed 8 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at International Geography Olympiad 8 days
Foreign Minister Expresses Mongolia’s Commitment to Advancing Beneficial Cooperation with Finland 8 days
Mongolia and Japan to Cooperate on Expanding Green Housing Finance 9 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Governance and Inclusive Representation 9 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 9 days
Mongolia and Russia to Deepen Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 9 days
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P. Baigalmaa: "Undur Gegeen Zanabazar's White Tara is not a Mere Sculpture, but a Living and Breathing Artistic Figure" 9 days
Second-Stage Tender for Ulaanbaatar Metro Project to Be Announced in August 9 days
People’s Artist E. Amartuvshin Ranked World’s Top Opera Baritone 9 days
Research Launched to Determine Habitat Range of Snow Leopard 9 days
Fifth Mongolia-China Expo to Be Held Late August in Hohhot 9 days
Fukushiro Nukaga: “New Chapter Opened in Interparliamentary Cooperation” 9 days
MIAT’s New “Irves” Aircraft Lands in Mongolia After 12,265 km Trip 9 days
Five Aimags Classified as High-Risk for Drought 10 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Türkiye to Expand Historical and Cultural Cooperation 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Vietnam 10 days
Over 180 Countries Participate in the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 10 days
Prime Minister Reviews Progress at Kharkhorum Redevelopment Site 10 days
Mongolia Wins Bronze in 8th Asian Junior Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 10 days
39 Mongolian Students to Study in Germany Under “President's Scholar - 2100” Program 10 days
Lun Soum Agroforestry Project Experiments with Korean Vegetable Seedlings 11 days
SOAP II Project Makes Progress in Darkhan-Uul Province 11 days
Greenhouse Propagation Technology for Coniferous Trees Under Testing 11 days
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