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Mongolian tourism sector decimated by Covid-19

“Mongolia is not a bucket list country for tourists,” said Bilguun, tour manager for Amicus Travel, Mongolia. “It’s never on top of the list. It may be third or fourth.” Similarly, Olly Reston, the director and owner of the country’s

Covid-19 toll in Mongolia nears 600

Today (2 July), Mongolia confirmed 2376 new cases of coronavirus; this brings the total tally since, the first local transmissions, to 120339. The daily covid-19 cases in the country of three million surpassed 2000 in early June.

Furthermore, a total of

Naadam Cancelled!

Yesterday, many citizens, mostly young people demonstrated on Sukhbaatar Square demanding a cancellation of the festival and held vigil light for the victims of Covid-19. The participants held slogans such as “#NoNaadam”, or “Naad Ami’” – literally: “play life”.

2.2 Mongolians get first jabs of Covid-19 vaccines

Earlier today (1 July), Mongolia confirmed 2485 new cases of coronavirus; this brings the total tally to 117963. Sadly, 15 people aged between 41 and 80 have died of coronavirus within the last 24 hours.

Since Mongolia started its vaccination roll-out

The Hu announces a North American tour

Mongolia’s greatest ever musical export The Hu have announced a North American tour for later this year. The tour will take in 28 shows, kicking off in Indianapolis on September 9 and climaxing in Los Angeles at the end of

Impact of Stimulus on Mongolian Banks

The large and comprehensive economic stimulus launched by the Mongolian government from February 2021 has eased pressure on asset quality for the banking sector amid the economic disruptions caused by measures to contain Covid-19.

Fitch Ratings expects the stimulus to be

Mongolian medical workers to get financial support

Today (29 June), the Mongolian Government discussed the amendment to the 2021 State Budget for increasing financing for the health sector due to Covid-19. The amendment is needed to be approved by parliament. The amendment will increase the budget of

Government extends Naadam holiday amid demands for cancellation

Earlier today (29 June), the Mongolian Government decided to extend the annual Naadam holiday by making Friday (16 July) a public holiday. This means Mongolians will enjoy a nine-day-long holiday including the weekends.  According to the “Public Celebration Law” –

US provides additional financing to combat COVID-19 in Mongolia

The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has committed an additional $250,000 (700 million MNT) to support the Government of Mongolia’s efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Through its implementing partner, the United Nations Children’s

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