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2020-12-02 08:31:28
Public transport hours extended amid COVID-19 lockdown
he Emergency Commission of Ulaanbaatar city today reported that timetables of public transport in Ulaanbaatar city will return to normal, from 6 AM to 10 PM, with a view to reduce crowds on public transport. 
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Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mongolia stand at 582
At today’s 5 PM press conference by the Ministry of Health on the COVID-19 situation in Mongolia, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa informed that four new cases have been confirmed in Mongolia since the latest update was provided in the morning of November 21, today. 
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Mongolian team wins at Int’l Arbitration, Negotiation Competition
A student team from Mongolia gained the first place in an International Arbitration and Negotiation Competition, held online between November 14 and 15.
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Mongolia sees 21 new coronavirus cases, total reaches 578
The Ministry of Health held its daily press briefing on COVID-19 situation to give update as of 11 AM, November 21, Saturday. 
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Oyu Tolgoi announces performance results for third quarter 2020
On November 20, today, Oyu Tolgoi, Mongolia's largest copper and gold mining company, released the latest edition of its performance scorecard, highlighting key performance metrics for the third quarter of 2020, and provided an update on underground development, and its continued prevention measures on COVID-19.
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Food parcels being provided to vulnerable amid COVID-19
With a view to reduce negative impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable groups in Mongolia, Mongolian Red Cross Society today started delivering food parcels to families at risk of food poverty.
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36 PCR laboratories responding to COVID-19 nationwide
As reported by the Ministry of Health, there are a total of 36 PCR laboratories operating nationwide and more than 10 of them are installed at state hospitals. 
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Mongolia congratulates International IDEA on 25th anniversary
A virtual conference under the theme ‘Democracy Now and Next’ on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is taking place between November 12-20, 2020. 
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Germany to provide EUR 22 million for Mongolia's sustainable economic development, biodiversity
Mongolia and Germany will remain committed to continue their development cooperation in alternative fields of common interests, such as in the promotion of the civil society and the private sector, even though the official development cooperation between the two countries will phase out in the upcoming years. 
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Mongolian journalist shortlisted for Transparency International Anti-Corruption Award 2020
Transparency International has announced the shortlisted candidates for the 2020 Anti-Corruption Award. The four shortlisted candidates, including Mongolian journalist Bolortuya Chuluunbaatar, were selected from 228 nominated individuals and institutions. More than 400 nominations were received, mostly from members of the public, and Transparency International chapters.
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Finance Minister: Mongolia has applied to purchase COVID-19 vaccine
Following the cabinet meeting held on November 18, Minister of Finance Ch.Khurelbaatar delivered a media presentation on the spending report of foreign loans and assistance received by the government.
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900 thousand tons of livestock fodder prepared by herders
This year, herders have prepared a total of 1 million tons of hay and 900,000 tons of fodder for livestock animals, with an increased amount of straw feeding, green fodder, hand made fodder, silage and salt natural feeding than planned, reports the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry. Moreover, 20,000 tons of green fodder were made at fodder processing factories. 
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Permanent Representative to UN Environment Programme presents credentials
H.E.Mr. Enkhbold Vorshilov, Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) presented his credentials to Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) on 12 November 2020.
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New members of Human Rights Commission assume office
n accordance with the Law on Human Rights Commission of Mongolia, five candidates chosen through open selection were approved on November 6, 2020, by the State Great Khural – Mongolian Parliament as Commissioners or Members of the Human Rights Commission of Mongolia after a series of discussion of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice and parliament’s general debate. 
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Additional restriction on movement in Ulaanbaatar announced
Starting November 18, Wednesday, service hours of public transport in Ulaanbaatar have been limited, to operate from 07 AM until 10 AM as well as between 5 PM and 8 PM, and all nonessential transport and movement of people is prohibited outside of the allotted time. 
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AND Global secures strategic equity investment from Marubeni Corporation
Singapore - AND Global Pte. Ltd. secured strategic equity investment of US$10.3 million in its series A round, led by Marubeni Corporation (“Marubeni”), a major Japanese conglomerate with over $70 billion in revenue, 40,000 group employees and business activities spanning over 14 diversified business divisions. 
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18 places in Ulaanbaatar offering voluntary COVID-19 testing
A total of 18 places have been set up to offer voluntary COVID-19 rapid and PCR tests in Ulaanbaatar city. 
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1,340 beds available in Ulaanbaatar hospitals for COVID-19
A total of 1,340 beds are available at three hospitals in Ulaanbaatar for urgent situations, and 10 percent of the beds will be utilized for intensive care treatment. 
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MIAT conducts two cargo-only flights to Beijing in past day
As part of the ongoing strict lockdown placed to prevent from the spread of COVID-19, all passenger flights and train transports have been halted. 
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Charter flight to bring medical supplies from Republic of Korea
On November 13, a charter flight departed to the Republic of Korea only to bring medical equipment and other technical supplies from the country. No repatriation will be performed with this flight.  
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Mongolia to prepare to buy AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine 12 hours
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Deputy PM participates in SCO Council of Heads of Govt summit 14 hours
Bogd Khaan Palace Museum: Thrones of Bogd Khaan and Queen Dondogdulam 16 hours
Special committee to be set up to look into Oyu Tolgoi underground development issues 16 hours
Snowfall expected in some parts of the country 17 hours
Mongolian saiga number increased to 8500 18 hours
Deputy PM participates in SCO Council of Heads of Govt summit 19 hours
Project to apply digital solutions for Mongolia’s agriculture to be implemented 19 hours
JPY 25 billion loan from Japan supported at Standing Committee meeting 20 hours
Mongolian national elected as member of Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 20 hours
COVID-19: 10 new cases recorded, local transmission cases reach 358 20 hours
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Dormitory students provided with immune support supplements 1 day
MONTSAME agency takes part in Yonhap International Press Photo Exhibition 1 day
Ulaanbaatar to have new botanic garden 1 day
World’s leading trade publisher ‘Penguin’ publishes a book about President of Mongolia 1 day
Ereentsav border checkpoint to open under temporary regulation 1 day
Ya. Sodbaatar: A ‘healthy zone’ will be established in export-dominated aimag 1 day
Cashmere companies donate wool and cashmere products worth MNT 25.5 million 1 day
Charter flights not to be conducted until December 11 1 day
Railway traffic resuming normally at Zamiin-Uud - Erlian station 1 day
Mongolia to receive 400 ventilator breathing apparatus in December 1 day
Mongolia to host 30th population census conference December 2-4 1 day
Seven cases of COVID-19 detected in Ulaanbaatar and Selenge 1 day
Baruth/Mark city of Germany to support Murun city in fight against COVID-19 1 day
EU and Mongolia discuss bilateral relations in development cooperation 1 day
Stock Exchange weekly review /Nov 23-27/ 1 day
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Strict-lockdown extended by 10 days in capital city and two aimags 2 days
Strict-lockdown extended by 10 days in capital city and two aimags 2 days
COVID-19: 24 new cases reported, total reaches 784 3 days
Musk deer reintroduced to Bukhun Shar Range 4 days
Mongolian United Packaging Association joins World Packaging Organization 4 days
COVID-19: 22 new cases detected, total reaches 760 4 days
Bogd Khaan Palace Museum: The Clock Temple 5 days
Third edition of the National Atlas of Mongolia to be published 5 days
Collection of the National Museum of Mongolia: Silver Deer 5 days
Overcoming COVID contest extended to December 24 5 days
‘Songino’ sub-station put into operation 5 days
664 thousand head of livestock to winter in nine transhumant areas 5 days
Chamber of Commerce releases survey results on COVID-19 lockdown impact on businesses 5 days
Towards a gender-equal world: a mission for all 5 days
Fourth human rights dialogue between Mongolia and EU takes place 5 days
Additional beds available for COVID-19 patients' treatment 5 days
Honorary Consul to St. Petersburg assumes office 5 days
COVID-19: 26 new cases recorded 5 days
Rural residents stuck in Ulaanbaatar to be returned from December 1 6 days
Meeting of Mongolia-Kazakhstan intergovernmental commission held 6 days
Today is Day of Proclamation of Mongolia 6 days
COVID-19: 13 new cases confirmed 6 days
Winter and spring preparations of agriculture sector 74 percent complete 7 days
Collection of the National Museum of Mongolia: Noyon Khult Deel 7 days
Deputy Foreign Minister addresses IOM Council session 7 days
Mongolia-Singapore joint stamp unveiled for diplomatic anniversary 7 days
Over fifty percent of total territory covered by snow 7 days
Cabinet meeting news in brief 7 days
White Ribbon Campaign: The time to end domestic violence is now 7 days
Mongolian representatives participating in 'Sharing Stories of Asia-Pacific Education Movements' conference 7 days
Online meeting held with experts 7 days
Cold temperatures expected in most parts of the country 7 days
Vehicles submerged in Khuvsgul lake to be retrieved 7 days
Project launches on disaster resilience 7 days
XacBank Mongolia selects Infosys Finacle to power its digital transformation 7 days
Joint statement by UN in Mongolia on 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence 7 days
President Battulga vetoes 2021 state budget law and appropriation laws 7 days
‘COVID-19 crisis emergency legal advice to SMEs in Mongolia’ project kicks off 7 days
Mongolian doctoral students and researchers in Japan convene virtually 7 days
COVID-19: 'Imported' and local transmission cases stand at 699 7 days
Deputy Mining Minister works at Gashuunsukhait border checkpoint 7 days
Mass testing to be carried out in high-risk neighborhoods 7 days
16 days’ campaign against Gender-Based Violence starts today 7 days
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