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Hair and beauty salons, non-grocery stores reopen today
On January 22, 2021, Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city D.Sumiyabazar issued a decision on some additional measures to take in Ulaanbaatar city amid the ongoing heightened state of readiness to prevent from COVID-19 outbreaks. 
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19 new coronavirus cases reported, total stands at 1,611
As reported by the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) today, January 23, 19 new positive cases of coronavirus have been detected in the past 24 hours. 
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Letter on nomination for PM presented to President
Head of the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) caucus in the State Great Khural D.Togtokhsuren MP and Chairman of the Standing Committee on State Structures L.Enkh-Amgalan presented the official letter on the nomination for appointment as Prime Minister to Chief of Staff of the President’s Office U.Shijir.
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Agreement signed to establish institute for bank employees specialization
The signing ceremony of the ‘Cooperation Agreement’ was held today among the Bank of Mongolia, the Mongolian Bankers Association and the Federal Republic of Germany’s ‘Sparkasse’ bank fund.
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Batdavaa appointed as chairperson of National Statistics Office
On January 20, plenary session of the State Great Khural approved to appoint Batdavaa Batmunkh as the Chairperson of the National Statistics Office of Mongolia. 
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Eight people infected with coronavirus in the capital city
As reported by the National Center for Communicable Diseases, 8 people were diagnosed with coronavirus after performing PCR testing on 15,546 people nationwide on January 21.
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Cooperation in the field of free zones – A bilateral document between Mongolia and Turkey signed In Ankara
On January 21. 2021, Mr. Bold Ravdan, Ambassador of Mongolia to Turkey and Mrs. Gonca Yilmaz Batur, Deputy Trade Minister of Turkey signed “Memorandum of Understanding between Mongolia and the Republic of Turkey Regarding Cooperation in the Field of Free Zones” in Ankara.
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Parliament approves PM Khurelsukh's resignation
On January 21, the plenary session of the State Great Khural, the parliament of Mongolia, held a discussion and voted on the resignation of Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh. 95.2 percent of members in attendance voting in favor of his departure. 
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Prime Minister decides to resign amid public protest over COVID-19 patient's treatment
Khuresukh Ukhnaa has just announced that he will be stepping down as the Prime Minister of Mongolia. 
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2020 recorded as one of the 6th warmest years since 1940
The average temperature for Mongolia in 2020 has been 1.1°C, making the year one of the 6th warmest years recorded since 1940, reported the National Agency of Meteorology and Environment. 
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NATO helps to strengthen Mongolia’s cyber defence capacity
On January 18, NATO marked the successful conclusion of a multi-year project designed to bolster the cyber defence capacity of Mongolia, one of NATO’s partners across the globe. The project ran between 2017 and 2020 and was supported by NATO’s Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme.
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Presidential election scheduled for June 9, 2021
At its plenary session of the State Great Khural, the parliament of Mongolia held on January 20, 2021, the parliament resolution on setting the date for the 2021 Presidential Election was discussed and approved.
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Deputy PM, Health Minister announce to resign following peaceful protest
n the evening of January 19, 2021, a live streaming news video showed a woman who gave birth a day before and her newborn baby being transferred from the Urgoo Maternity Hospital to the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) without any warm outerwear and footwear in cold weather, causing widespread public criticism.
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COVID-19 cases in Ulaanbaatar on the rise as 32 reported today
Today, January 20, 32 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Ulaanbaatar after performing PCR testing on 13,318 people nationwide since yesterday.
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Deputy PM virtually meets with ADB Country Director
Deputy Prime Minister Ya.Sodbaatar yesterday held a virtual meeting with ADB Country Director for Mongolia Pavit Ramachandran, exchanging views on non-refundable aid and technical assistance projects and programs that are included in partnership strategy to be co-implemented with Mongolia in 2021-2024.
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PCR Lab for COVID-19 testing opens at First Central Hospital
Molecular biology laboratory that is able to perform PCR testing has been established at the the First Central Hospital of Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar as part of the government plan to strengthen preparedness during COVID-19 pandemic. 
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First certificate of origin within Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement presented
Mongolia has joined the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement, becoming the 7th official member country. By joining the agreement, it becomes possible for domestic manufacturers to export a total of 10,667 types of products to the other six member countries, with 5-100 percent discount in taxes.
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India to supply vaccines to Mongolia
In his official letter to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mongolian Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh expressed a request to receive the COVID-19 vaccine being produced by India.
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Fodder aid delivered to aimags facing harsh winter conditions
A team led by State Secretary of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry T.Jambaltseren and Resident Representative of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Mongolia Vinod Ahuja worked in Uvurkhangai, Bayankhongor, and Gobi-Altai aimags that are facing severe winter weather on January 17-19 to deliver fodder aid. 
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Infection cases of COVID-19 decreased by 35 percent compared to last week
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD), 10 people tested positive for coronavirus after performing PCR testing on 17,646 people nationwide on January 18.
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Hair and beauty salons, non-grocery stores reopen today 7 hours
19 new coronavirus cases reported, total stands at 1,611 8 hours
Letter on nomination for PM presented to President 1 day
Agreement signed to establish institute for bank employees specialization 1 day
Address of President to Parliamentary session regarding PM’s resignation 1 day
Deputy Foreign Minister addresses about regional cooperation at 17th ACD Ministerial Meeting 1 day
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Parliament approves PM Khurelsukh's resignation 1 day
Secretariat of the Parliament collaborating with the Swiss Parliamentary Services 1 day
Mongolian People’s Party nominates Oyun-Erdene as Prime Minister 1 day
Batdavaa appointed as chairperson of National Statistics Office 1 day
First Deputy Governor of Capital city meets MCA-Mongolia CEO 1 day
Eight people infected with coronavirus in the capital city 1 day
Cooperation in the field of free zones – A bilateral document between Mongolia and Turkey signed In Ankara 1 day
Parliament approves PM Khurelsukh's resignation 1 day
Director of Center for Communicable Diseases dismissed 2 days
Prime Minister decides to resign amid public protest over COVID-19 patient's treatment 2 days
Central Bank to issue a commemorative coin for ‘The Hu’ 2 days
First virtual meeting of chambers of Asia Cooperation Dialogue takes place 2 days
EBRD and Bank of Mongolia agree swap facility 2 days
Constitutional Court: Child care allowance to mothers contradicts Constitution of Mongolia 2 days
2020 recorded as one of the 6th warmest years since 1940 2 days
Ulaanbaatar to host 2nd East Asian Youth Games 2 days
NATO helps to strengthen Mongolia’s cyber defence capacity 2 days
16 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Ulaanbaatar city 2 days
Bill on supporting Oil Refinery submitted 2 days
Ulaanbaatar-Darkhan auto road development to continue with EBRD loan 2 days
Cabinet meeting hears presentation on school meals 2 days
Heads of Ulaanbaatar Health Department, Urgoo Maternity Hospital dismissed 2 days
New ImageCast voting machines to be used for 2021 presidential election 2 days
Presidential election scheduled for June 9, 2021 2 days
Deputy PM, Health Minister announce to resign following peaceful protest 3 days
Agriculture Minister meets EBRD Head of Mongolia 3 days
Ministry of Labor and Social Protection and ADB to cooperate in employment promotion 3 days
AmCham Mongolia hosts Deputy PM Ya.Sodbaatar to discuss reopening the economy 3 days
Cabinet backs draft bill on additional financing agreement on prevention of COVID-19 3 days
D.Bayarkhuu: I am confident that Mongolia-U.S relations will make progress during the presidency of Joe Biden 3 days
Donation of 30,000 face masks handed over 3 days
COVID-19 cases in Ulaanbaatar on the rise as 32 reported today 3 days
President sends official letter to Cabinet concerning delivery of Oyu Tolgoi-related documents 3 days
'Book is' mini book re-published 3 days
Deputy PM virtually meets with ADB Country Director 3 days
PCR Lab for COVID-19 testing opens at First Central Hospital 4 days
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India to supply vaccines to Mongolia 4 days
First findings of MICS Plus presented 4 days
Mohammad Faisal Al-Mutairi: Transportation is the main problem in the expansion of Mongolia-Kuwait trade 4 days
First certificate of origin within Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement presented 4 days
India to supply vaccines to Mongolia 4 days
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Mongolia’s Stock Exchange celebrates 30th anniversary 4 days
Fodder aid delivered to aimags facing harsh winter conditions 4 days
Khankh soum hit again by earthquake last night 4 days
Latest COVID-19 Household Response Phone Survey results released 4 days
Individuals’ loans make up 50.6 percent of total outstanding loans 4 days
Mongolia’s Stock Exchange celebrates 30th anniversary 4 days
Securities traded at national stock market decreased by 66.6 percent in 2020 4 days
Mongolia ranked 101st at 2021 Military Strength Ranking 4 days
Infection cases of COVID-19 decreased by 35 percent compared to last week 4 days
Mongolia ranked 99th out of 189 countries in human development index 4 days
MNCCI organizes e-conference to intensify trade and business cooperation between Mongolia and China 4 days
‘Compilation of Academician Ch.Dalai’s Works’ nine-volume set published 5 days
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UNFPA and Rio Tinto Mongolia to establish four PCR labs in Mongolia 5 days
Warmer temperatures expected this week 5 days
Revised Law on Courts aims to ensure fair judicial system 5 days
Defense Minister receives Hungarian Ambassador 5 days
The Voice of Mongolia becomes Asia’s Best Music Programme 5 days
Governor D.Sumiyabazar receives Japanese Ambassador Kobayashi Hiroyuki 5 days
Mongolia-Hungary flight agreement needs to be renewed 5 days
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Yak herders in the mountains’ midst 5 days
Baruth/Mark town of Germany provides financial aid to Murun, Khuvsgul 5 days
Repeating earthquakes occurred in Khankh soum 5 days
Weekly review of Parliament plenary sessions for January 11-16, 2021 5 days
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