Highlights
Strong 6.5 magnitude earthquake occured in Khuvsgul
Today, January 12, 6-time earthquakes occurred in a place in distance of 30 km southwest of Khankh soum, which locates 200 km northwest of Khuvsgul aimag center and citizens felt strong tremor. Specifically, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake was recorded at 05:32 AM, a magnitude 5.1 quake at 05:41, 4.6 quake at 05:47, 5.3 at 06:02, 5.0 at 06:10 and a magnitude 5.6 quake at 07:02 AM local time.
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M.Urantsetseg wins bronze medal at Doha Judo World Masters
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Mongolia starts to supply 98 percent of power with domestic sources
In accordance with an intergovernmental agreement between Mongolia and the Russian Federation, four turbo-generators of the Thermal Power Plant No.4 have been upgraded and connected to the Central Energy System with a total cost of USD 93 million. 
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Border crossing duration reduced for freight trains
Officials of Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC, the railway of Hohhot, and the Erlian station of PRC held a meeting, coming to the decision to focus on increasing the number of trains being exchanged at the Zamiin-Uud and Erlian stations, and reducing the duration required for trains to cross the border from 3 hours to 1 hour and 5 minutes.
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Views exchanged on human rights protection
During their virtual meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Emergency Commission (SEC) Ya.Sodbaatar, members of the National Human Rights Commission put forwarded a request to pay special attention to Mongolian nationals stranded abroad and repatriate citizens with reasonable excuses in the first turn.
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13 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Ulaanbaatar city
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases, 13 new cases of COVID-19 were reported after performing PCR testing on 14,216 people nationwide on January 10.
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Strict lockdown to be eased with some businesses remaining closed
Today, the Emergency Commission of the capital city has announced that the current COVID-19 strict lockdown will be eased to the heightened state of readiness in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar from next Monday.Heightened state of readiness to be effective again from January 11
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President submits draft resolution to support every household with MNT 1 million
Today, President Kh. Battulga has submitted a draft parliamentary resolution to distribute support of MNT 1 million to every household from the money withdrawn from offshore accounts.
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Repatriation flight scheduled to Seoul on January 15
Director General of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs L.Munkhtushig yesterday, January 7, announced that one repatriation charter flight will be conducted to the Republic of Korea on January 15, 2021. 
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Speaker acquainted with implementation of one-time repayment of pension-secured loans
On January 7, Speaker G.Zandanshatar received Governor of the Bank of Mongolia B.Lkhagvasuren, and CEO of Erdenes Silver Resource T.Munkhbayar on the implementation of the law on a full and one-time repayment of all pension-secured loans. 
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Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement enters into force in Mongolia
Mongolia acceded to the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) last year as its seventh member and the agreement entered into force on January 1.
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33 new cases of COVID-19 detected, total reaches 1395
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 33 new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Mongolia after 14225 tests performed nationwide yesterday.
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Mongolia’s best archeological discoveries of 2020 named
 ‘Mongolian Archaeology’ annual meeting of the Association of the Mongolian Archaeologists was held on December 29 via teleconferencing. 
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COVID-19: 13 new cases confirmed in Ulaanbaatar
“Thirteen new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Mongolia, all in Ulaanbaatar, after involving 12,200 people in PCR testing nationwide yesterday, January 6,” reported A.Ambaselmaa, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD, today.  
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Trucks carrying fodder depart to aimags in severe wintering condition
he first convoy of trucks to deliver 1,200 tons of livestock fodder to over 45 thousand herder households in the aimags affected by severe winter and in transhumant areas has departed from Ulaanbaatar today. The Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh thanked the drivers who will distribute assistance to the herders.
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Mongolia-India Business Forum takes place
In collaboration with the Embassy of India, the Mongolian-Indian Business Council is organizing a virtual business forum.
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COVID-19: 41 new cases detected, total reaches 1349
At today’s daily briefing of the Ministry of Health, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa reported that 41 new cases of COVID-19 detected in Ulaanbaatar city after involving 16377 people in PCR testing.
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Hay and fodder to be delivered to five aimags in severe wintering condition
According to the National Agency of Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry (MFALI), the wintering condition has worsened in Gobi-Altai, Umnugobi, Dundgobi, Uvurkhangai and Bayankhongor aimags. In considering the situations, the MFALI has decided to deliver hay and fodder to herders of these aimags within this month.
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Blizzard warning issued for most parts of the country
The National Agency of Meteorology and Environment has issued a warning for blizzards in the eastern parts of western aimags, and in most parts of central and eastern aimags today on January 5, and in the eastern region tomorrow on January 6. 
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COVID-19 cases in the capital city reach 491
At today’s daily briefing of the Ministry of Health on the latest update on the COVID-19 situation in Mongolia, A.Ambaselmaa, a Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD), has reported that the coronavirus was detected in 22 people, all in Ulaanbaatar city, after testing 11,581 people nationwide within the past 24 hours. 
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Governor-General of Australia to Pay State Visit Mongolia 18 hours
B. Erkhembayar Wins Silver Medal at 16th Asian Shooting Championships 18 hours
IFC to Explore Growth Potential of Mongolia’s Cashmere Sector 21 hours
Mining Sector Requests Extension on New Royalty Calculation Method 21 hours
Favorable Conditions Emerge for Cooperation with Polish Enterprises 21 hours
PM Orders State Secretaries to Lead Anti-Corruption Drive 21 hours
OBITUARY: In Memory of Mr. Besud Erdene Chuluunbat 21 hours
Northeast Asian Countries Expand Regional Cooperation 1 day
Aandaa Erdenebileg: ‘My Vision Is to Stage a Ballet Gala in Mongolia with My International Colleagues’ 1 day
B. Khulan Wins Bronze at Judo Cadet World Championships 2025 1 day
Shooter E. Davaakhuu Wins Bronze at 16th Asian Championship 1 day
State to Conduct National Census of Mineral Licenses, Ownership, and Locations 1 day
UNICEF Training Prepares 30 Trainers to Strengthen Children’s Voices 1 day
Kyrgyz Enterprises Seek to Import Meat from Mongolia 2 days
Thermal, Water Plant Deal Signed with Chinese Partnership 2 days
China-Mongolia Expo 2025 Underway 2 days
Mongolia, South Korea to Open Joint Rare Metals Research Center 3 days
Chinese Group Introduces Model Industrial Complex Project 3 days
NEMA rescues 40 People Nationwide Last Week 3 days
PM Receives MWF’s Request to Cooperate in Mental Health Protection 3 days
President Khurelsukh Hails Efforts to Protect Mongolian Heritage Abroad 3 days
Mongolia, US Discuss Cooperation in Investment, Mining, Tourism, Space Exploration 4 days
Ulaanbaatar, Bucheon Share Views on Traffic Congestion, Disaster Risks 4 days
PM Reaffirms Transparency in Budget Approval 4 days
Mongolia to Increase Coal Supply to China 4 days
A. Baasansuren: 'Wool and Cashmere Art Creates Warm Ambience and Positive Energy at Home' 4 days
Mongolia, Uzbekistan Explore Cooperation in Supporting Women 4 days
Mongolian Women Entrepreneurs Awarded USD 1 Million in WEIDE Grant 4 days
PM Meets Ulaanbaatar District and Khoroo Governors 4 days
PM Zandanshatar Appreciates 30 Years of KOICA’s Cooperation 4 days
Women Entrepreneurs to Solve Shared Challenges 4 days
New Zealand House of Representatives Speaker to Visit Mongolia 4 days
AR Technology: Mother Language and Oral Tradition 4 days
Working Group Starts State Loss Compensation Process 5 days
Mongolia Wins 2nd, 3rd, 4th Places at Axe International Festival 5 days
Umnugobi: Forest Belt Becomes a Haven for Gobi Birds 5 days
Public-Private Partnership to Develop 40-Hectare Land 5 days
Mongolia and Indonesia to Closely Cooperate on High-Level Visits 5 days
Over 200 Handicraft Works Showcased at the 'Mongolian Khudrug and Handicrafts Festival' 5 days
World Women Entrepreneurs Forum 2025 Commences 5 days
Hundred Mongolian Youth Participate in “Inspiring the Youth” Event 5 days
Mongolia’s “The MongolZ” Team Wins Esports World Cup 2025 5 days
Mongolia-Venezuela to Cooperate in Mining, Tourism, and Education 5 days
Mongolia, Cambodia to Strengthen Bilateral Relations 5 days
Thirteen Teams Compete in the 'ABU Robocon 2025 Ulaanbaatar' International Tournament 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
IV International Congress of the Mongolian Society of Dermatologists Opens in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Deputy Chair of Mongolia–Singapore Parliamentary Group Meets Senior Minister of State Sim Ann of Singapore 5 days
Scholars Present Research on 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Liberation War 5 days
PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos 8 days
Maral-Erdene Claims Fourth Victory at the Tour of Mongolia 2025 8 days
Tourism Sector Between Mongolia and South Korea Highlighted for Rapid Growth 8 days
Mongolia-Singapore Cooperation to Advance 8 days
FIBA U16 Asia Cup to Be Held in Mongolia 8 days
FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 8 days
US Funding Continues for “Child Protection from Human Trafficking” Project 8 days
E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 9 days
Mining Week 2025 to Be Held in September 9 days
Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 9 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 9 days
The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway 9 days
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 9 days
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 10 days
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 10 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 10 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 10 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 10 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 10 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 10 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 10 days
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