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Airfares for four routes by MIAT lowered
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. As reported It has been recently reported that Mongolian national flag carrier MIAT Mongolian airlines lowered its fares by 15-37 percent. 
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Gandantegchinlen Buddhist Monastery monks pray for Australia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Today, January 8, Gungaachoilin Datsan temple at the Gandantegchinlen Monastery, a Mongolian Buddhist monastery in Ulaanbaatar city, organized a public worship and prayer for Australia as massive bushfire raging across four states of Australia, affecting thousands of people and millions of animals. 
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Exploration licenses cover 3.8 percent of territory of Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Implementing Agency of Mongolian Government Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority released the latest report on the activities of special license for mining as of November 2019. 
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Nationwide population and housing census to launch January 9
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. By law, Mongolia conducts a population and housing census once every 10 years for the complete count of the entire population of Mongolia, with the next one is beginning nationwide at 8 AM, January 9 to continue until January 15. 
2122 days
Internal migration to be halted temporarily from February 1
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. This year, Mongolia is set to hold the eighth Parliamentary elections. According to the Election law, the Parliament must announce the polling day at least 60 days in advance of the event. 
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Mongolia’s public holidays in 2020
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. In 2020, which is a leap year, Mongolia has a total of 15 public holidays, 12 of which fall on rest day. 
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‘Mongolian oil refinery’ state company to have subsidiary
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Cabinet, at its session today, January 6, made following decisions.  
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Liquor license of 14 factories revoked on breach of regulations
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Based on the conclusion by the Specialized Inspection Department and Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, the Cabinet today agreed to revoke liquor licenses of 14 alcoholic beverage factories. 
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Refined coal plant to be built in 2020
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At the Cabinet’s meeting held today, January 6, Minister of Energy Ts.Davaasuren presented a plan to build a 600-thousand-ton-capacity refined coal briquettes plant in the eastern district Bayanzurkh of Ulaanbaatar city this year. The plant will be able to produce 52.8 thousand tons of refined coal briquettes in a month. 
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MIAT Mongolian Airlines reduces its fares
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolian national flag carrier MIAT Mongolian airlines is now operating flights in one domestic and 12 international destinations with Boeing 767 and Boeing 737 jet airliners as of today. Mongolian air transport demand is heavily affected by the seasonality with air traffic is higher in summer and decreases by 2-3 times during winter season. 
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‘One City – One Standard’ to improve living standard of Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Kicking off 2020, Ulaanbaatar city today introduced some of the major works planned this year within the framework of ‘One City – One Standard’ year announced by the capital city governor.  
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2019 profits of some state owned companies soared to record high
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. In 2019, profits of some large state-owned enterprises reached an all-time high.
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Medical oxygen plant installed in Uvurkhangai aimag medical center
Uvurkhangai /MONTSAME/. A new oxygen generator plant to supply oxygen to medical organizations nearby opened at the Uvurkhangai aimag’s regional diagnostics and medical center. 
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Government repays MNT 1.5 trillion debts in 2019
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Within the framework of Government’s goal to ‘reduce debt burden’, debts worth MNT 1.5 trillion were paid off in 2019 by improving budget discipline and opting out of high-interest commercial loans. 
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VAT refunds worth MNT 139 billion to be distributed
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ This year, more than 900 thousand citizens will be receiving Value-Added Tax (VAT) refunds worth MNT 139 billion for their purchases made in 2019. 
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Best Artworks of 2019 on display
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. An exhibition displaying the best artworks of 2019 is being held at the Art Gallery of Union of Mongolian Artists in Ulaanbaatar city. 
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Commercial banks told to halt lending for pensioners
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. In his New Year’s Eve address on television, President of Mongolia announced that a decision made by the members of the National Security Council on a full and one-time repayment of all pension loans by means of boosting the economic activities of the Salkhit silver mine, with the purpose of relieving the elders who dedicated their lives for the development and prosperity of Mongolia of their debt pressure.
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State Secretary of Education Ministry visits Magic Mongolia – 2 center
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Secretary of State of Ministry of Education, Science and Sports B.Bayarsaikhan visited the ‘Magic Mongolia-2’ project’s Child Protection and Development Center located in far western district of Ulaanbaatar city. 
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National minimum wage rises to MNT 420 thousand
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Upon a 2018 resolution of Tripartite National Commission for Labor and Social Concession, minimum wage is set at MNT 420 thousand starting January 1, 2020. The minimum wage growth makes the minimum amount of social insurance premium MNT 60.900. 
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Pension of 21.2 thousand people increased by MNT 50 thousand each
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Government’s decision dated December 30, 2019, to increase pension around 21.2 thousand people by MNT 50 thousand takes effect today, January 1, 2020. 
2128 days
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Cultural Event in Prague Showcasing National Art 16 hours
Mongolia and Germany to Hold Negotiations on Development Cooperation 18 hours
Mongolia, UNCCD Secretariat Join Efforts to Promote Country Ahead of COP17 21 hours
Etched in Time: Where No Pattern Is Ever Repeated 22 hours
Mongolian Team Wins 29 Medals at Asian Sport Stacking Championships 1 day
Ulaanbaatar Signs Public-Private Partnership Agreement for Waste-to-Energy Plant 1 day
Central Laboratory Now Able to Detect 70 Types of Heavy Metals Across Mongolia 1 day
Team Mongolia Stands 23rd at III Asian Youth Games 1 day
‘Youth in Diplomacy’ Event Organized in Commemoration of 80th Anniversary of UN 1 day
Mongolia and Jordan Hold First Political Consultative Meeting in Amman 1 day
Mongolia to Collaborate with China, South Korea and the UN to Tackle Increasing Yellow Dust Storms 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
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World Observes United Nations Day 5 days
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Foreign Ministry State Secretary Meets with UN ESCAP Deputy Executive Secretary 5 days
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Munkhnasan: ‘Total Capacity of Rangelands Has Been Exceeded’ 5 days
Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 6 days
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 6 days
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 6 days
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 6 days
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 6 days
Cabinet Expands Vocational Training Opportunities for Conscripts 6 days
East and North East Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Over 4,500 Trees and Shrubs to Be Planted Ahead of COP17 6 days
Modern Mongolian Literature Published in Czech Language 6 days
279.9 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Statistical Business Register Database 6 days
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Erdenes Tavantolgoi Exports 21 Million Tons of Coal in 10 Months 7 days
Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 7 days
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 7 days
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 7 days
Parliament Discusses Petition to Establish Working Group on Increasing Salaries for Teachers and Healthcare Workers 7 days
‘Mongols – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition to Open at Rietberg Museum in Zürich 7 days
Eighth Support Pillar of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Installed 7 days
Challenges in Judicial Transparency and Media Cooperation 7 days
Advanced Technological Solutions to be Implemented in Fifth Thermal Power Plant Project 7 days
‘Donate Life’ Day Highlights Urgent Need for Brain-Dead Donor System in Mongolia 7 days
Mongolian NOC Honors Olympic Medalists 7 days
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Khuvsgul Aimag 7 days
Tugrug Deposits Increase While Foreign Currency Savings Decline 7 days
U.S. Volunteer Teachers Begin Yearlong English Program in Sukhbaatar Aimag 7 days
PM: Mongolia Fully Trusts the Energy, Creativity, and Intellect of Its Youth 8 days
Astana Hub and TON Foundation Join Forces to Support AI Startups 8 days
Mongolian Athletes Shine at “Astana World Cup 2025” with Two Golds and 13-Medal Haul 8 days
Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 8 days
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Hold First Political Consultation in Riyadh 8 days
80 Years On: Mongolia Remembers Its Pioneering Independence Referendum 8 days
'UN Week’ Begins in Mongolia to Mark 80 Years of the United Nations 8 days
Twelve Micro Parks to Be Built Across Eight Districts of Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Official Launch of the Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project 8 days
Mongolian Ambassador to Japan Calls for Cooperation with Central Provinces 8 days
Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of Prime Minister’s Dismissal 8 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs Engages Hokkaido Delegation on Regional Policy 8 days
117 Million Trees Planted Nationwide Under ‘Billions of Trees’ Movement 8 days
Mongolia Set to Launch Interim Population and Housing Census in 2025 9 days
Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 9 days
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 9 days
Mongolia to Host 15th Asia Tourism Forum in 2026 9 days
Mongolian Yokozuna Hoshoryu Wins Grand Sumo Tournament in London 9 days
Czech Investments in Mongolia Total USD 25.1 Million 9 days
President Khurelsukh Issues Veto on Prime Minister’s Dismissal Resolution 9 days
150 MW Second Unit of Buuruljuut Power Plant Begins Supplying Energy 9 days
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