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Mongolia records 1,328 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths
Daily COVID-19 press briefing dated April 22 by the Ministry of Health reported that 1,328 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours after more than 10,000 tests were carried out at PCR laboratories across the country. 
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Government of Mongolia to raise counterclaim regarding Oyu Tolgoi tax dispute
The cabinet yesterday, April 21, 2021 convened for a weekly regular session. 
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PM addresses at Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021
Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene delivered speech via video at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021, which took place on April 20.
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Simple insulation solutions keep families warm and reduce air pollution
“Even though it was very cold inside the house in the past winters, we did not insulate it due to limited financial and human resources. As a result of learning [from the Simple Solution Campaign] I can now insulate my own house with simple and affordable solutions,” said Ankhbayar B., a resident of the 16th Khoroo of Sukhbaatar District.
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Foreign Minister speaks with United States Secretary of State
H.E. Mrs. B. Battsetseg, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, had a telephone conversation with H.E. Mr. Antony Blinken, United States Secretary of State, on April 20, 2021.
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COVID-19 cases rise by 1,311 in the last 24 hours
At 11 a.m., today, the Ministry of Health provided updates on coronavirus situation in Mongolia.
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Ambassador to France meets researcher of Mongolian studies
The Ambassador of Mongolia to the French Republic, H.E. Mr. A.Battur received Mr. Antoine Maire, an associate researcher at the French Foundation for Strategic Research, to discuss Mongolian-French cooperation and current news of Mongolia.
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Mongolia starts using COVID-19 exposure notification - iOS, Android tracking feature
The State Emergency Commission of Mongolia launched the ‘COVID-19 Ersdel’ system, on April 19, Monday. 
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Mongolia sees single-day spike of 889 coronavrius cases, death toll reaches 49
Today’s daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health reported that 889 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours after a total of 12,384 tests were carried out at 23 PCR laboratories nationwide. 
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U.S. Senate adopts Resolution Reaffirming Mongolia-U.S. Strategic Partnership
The Resolution Reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Mongolia and recognizing the 30th anniversary of democracy in Mongolia was agreed to at the 117th Congress of the Senate of the United States of America, convened April 15th, 2021.
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Banks start issuing cashmere loans totaling MNT 200 billion
Beginning from April 15, the government is providing loans to support cashmere production industry as part of its MNT 10 trillion economic recovery, health protection plan. 
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Mongolia reports record 1,107 coronavirus cases, 6 deaths in single day
Today’s daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health reported that 1,107 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours nationwide. 
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Mongolia grabs one gold and two silver medals at Asian Wrestling Championships
IM M.Dulguun has won the gold medal in the women’s 55 kg weight class at the 2021 Asian Wrestling Championships that is taking place in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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Arnaud Heckmann: Subcenters are one of the key strategies for ger areas modernization
ADB-funded Ulaanbaatar Urban Services and Ger Areas Development Investment Program has been showing some good results. In connection with this, MONTSAME News Agency has interviewed ADB's Principal Urban Development Specialist Mr. Arnaud Heckmann about the implementation progress of the program.
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UN explores opportunities to accelerate Mongolia’s digitalization agenda
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The UN Mongolia held a virtual meeting yesterday with the CITA (Communications and Information Technology Authority) - Mongolia’s government agency to drive the digital transformation agenda.
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742 new coronavirus cases reported, total stands at 18,565
Today’s daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health reported that 742 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours nationwide after PCR tests were carried out on a total of 10,666 people. 
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First stage trading of Erdenes Tavantolgoi bond successfully completed
For the first time in Mongolia, Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC has announced the issuance of ‘ETT Bond’ with a total value of up to MNT 2 trillion in three stages as part of the ‘MNT 10 trillion Comprehensive Plan for Economic Recovery’ under implementation by the Government of Mongolia.
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COVID-19 infection cases rise by 1220 in past 24 hours
According to the Ministry of Health, 1,220 people were detected with coronavirus after tests were carried out at 23 laboratories nationwide in the last 24 hours. 
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885 new COVID-19 cases and two COVID-19-related deaths reported
885 people were tested positive for coronavirus nationwide in the last 24 hours. It means the highest number of cases within a day since the first locally confirmed case was reported.
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704 new cases of COVID-19 reported, total reaches 15,718
According to the Ministry of Health, 704 people were detected with coronavirus after performing tests on 13,591 people in 23 laboratories nationwide in the past 24 hours.
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Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 1 hour
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 3 hours
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 19 hours
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 19 hours
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 19 hours
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 20 hours
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 20 hours
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 21 hours
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 23 hours
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 1 day
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 1 day
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 4 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 4 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 4 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 4 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 4 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 4 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 4 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 4 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 4 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 5 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 5 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 5 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 5 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 5 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 5 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 5 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 5 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 5 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 6 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 6 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 6 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 6 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 6 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 6 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 6 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 7 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 7 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 7 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 7 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 7 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 8 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 8 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 8 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 8 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 8 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 8 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 8 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 8 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 8 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 8 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 11 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 11 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 11 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 11 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 11 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 12 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 12 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 12 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 12 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 12 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 12 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 12 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 12 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 12 days
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