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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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President gives address regarding Oyu Tolgoi issues to State Great Khural plenary session
On April 9, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga delivered an address at the plenary session of the State Great Khural.
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689 new cases of COVID-19 detected
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 689  new cases of COVID-19 detected after tests performed in 23 laboratories nationwide in the past 24 hours. 
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Pavit Ramachandran: Digital transformation has been an inevitable trend and reform area in the post-pandemic recovery path
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the ADB-Mongolia partnership, we interviewed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Mongolia Pavit Ramachandran.
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COVID-19: 714 new cases detected in the past 24 hours
In Mongolia, 714 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the past 24 hours, reported at the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today.
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Some businesses, organizations allowed to work during strict lockdown until April 25
On April 8, the government of Mongolia made a decision to impose strict lockdown measures and enter into the Red Level – Level 4 from April 10 to 25 with a view to prevent from and contain spread of community transmission of COVID-19. 
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Mongolia, India to expand partnership in the cultural sector
On April 8, Minister of Culture Ch.Nomin received Ambassador of the Republic of India to Mongolia M.P.Singh to exchange views on partnership in the culture and arts sector.
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Mongolia to reopen air borders from May 1
At its irregular meeting today, April 8, the Cabinet has decided to scale up the country’s coronavirus emergency regime level of current Orange Level up to Red Level or the all-out-readiness regime preparedness on April 10-25. 
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A 15-day strict lockdown to be imposed from Saturday
On April 8, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene introduced the Cabinet’s decision to impose strict lockdown measures or enter into the Red Level – Level 4 from April 10 to 25.
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Deputy Foreign Minister meets UAE Ambassador
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Munkhjin had a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Mongolia Abdullah Abdulrahman Al-Tuneiji on April 8.
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PM holds phone conversation with Chinese Premier of State Council
Prime Minister of Mongolia held telephone conversation yesterday with Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Li Keqiang.
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554 new cases of COVID-19 detected
In Mongolia, 554 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the past 24 hours, reported at the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today.
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Construction of Tavantolgoi coal logistics center to start in Q2 2021
The cabinet held its regular meeting on April 7, Wednesday and heard a presentation on the logistics center for coal loading and a railway in Tavantolgoi coal deposits in Umnugobi aimag. The technical and economic feasibility study and blueprint for the logistics center as well as the construction are scheduled to launch within the second quarter of this year. 
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Internal migration to be halted temporarily from April 10
This year, Mongolia is set to hold the eighth presidential election on June 9, Wednesday. 
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Agriculture Ministry and UN FAO cooperating to develop digital agriculture
On April 6, five systems developed with a view to improve the registration, information, control and tracing system of the livestock and farming industry in the scope of the technical assistances projects undertaken by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry (MoFALI) and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) were handed over to the MoFALI.  
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575 new cases of COVID-19 registered, total reaches 12,226
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 575  new cases of COVID-19 detected after tests performed in 23 laboratories nationwide in the past 24 hours. 
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Mongolia reaches record number of daily COVID-19 cases, 11,651 in total
It was reported at the daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for April 6, Tuesday, Mongolia has hit the highest daily number of new COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, recording a total of 831 new coronavirus cases as a result of PCR tests conducted at 23 laboratories nationwide. 
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“Mongolia becomes first Asian country to adopt law protecting human rights defenders”
At its plenary session dated April 1, Parliament of Mongolia, the State Great Khural, adopted a Law on Legal Status of Human Rights Defenders. The law will enter into force on July 1, 2021. 
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Presidents of Mongolia and Russia hold telephone conversation
On April 2, President of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa held a telephone conversation with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to discuss timely issues of bilateral relations. 
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Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 21 minutes
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 2 hours
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 5 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 5 hours
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 7 hours
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 8 hours
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 1 day
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 1 day
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 1 day
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 1 day
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 1 day
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 1 day
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 1 day
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 2 days
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
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