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Total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mongolia stands at 917
The total confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection in Mongolia reached 917 after tests carried out yesterday, December 14.
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$9 Billion ADB Facility to Help Members Access and Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a $9 billion vaccine initiative—the Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (APVAX)—offering rapid and equitable support to its developing members as they procure and deliver effective and safe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines.
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ADB Releases $60 Million for Second Part of Air Quality Improvement Program in Ulaanbaatar
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the release of $60 million as second tranche of a program to improve the air quality and health in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar.
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Infrastructure for Connectivity and Economic Diversification in Mongolia
Mongolia needs more selective infrastructure investments that target key value chains in order to drive growth, lower costs, and boost the competitiveness of the country’s economy, according to a new World Bank report released today.
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Statement by President Khaltmaagiin Battulga at the Climate Ambition Summit
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga took part, December 12th, 2020, in the Climate Ambition Summit, on the occasion of the Fifth Anniversary of the adoption of the Paris Agreement.
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COVID-19: Five new cases detected in Selenge aimag
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that five new cases of COVID-19 detected in Selenge aimag after 8574 tests were carried out nationwide yesterday, December 13.
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Households and enterprises to be exempt from utility fees for 7 months
Following the Cabinet’s irregular meeting held today at noon, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh presented its decisions.
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COVID-19: One new case recorded, total reaches 907
A total of 14,987 PCR tests were performed nationwide on December 12. 
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COVID-19: One new case reported
After 17529 tests performed nationwide yesterday, December 11, a nurse who works at the National Center for Communicable Diseases tested positive for COVID-19.  
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COVID-19: Local transmission cases reach 454
Today, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa reported that seven new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Mongolia after 20,633 people were tested nationwide yesterday, December 10.
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Transport Ministers of Mongolia and China meet virtually
Minister of Road and Transport Development L.Khaltar held a virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart Li Xiaopeng.
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President teaching national script lessons through TV
At a time when operations of all educational institutions have been restricted due to the coronavirus outbreak, the President of Mongolia Kh. Battulga began teaching national script lessons through TVs from December 8.
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German Embassy to provide assistance to 1550 people
Funded by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Mongolia, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare of Mongolia and People in Need (PIN) NGO will provide assistance to 1550 people, particularly students in dormitories, people with disabilities and other people severely impacted by the pandemic.
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Javkhlant Gobi Investment confirms compliance with ISO international standards from AFNOR
Javkhlant Gobi Investment, a mining service supplier to Oyu Tolgoi, has recently received international certificates of conformity from Afnor, an accredited certification body. Afnor confirmed the compliance of its integrated management system with international standards in the field of quality, industrial and occupational safety. 
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38 banks representing USD 15 trillion put in place the building blocks to aligning with Paris Climate Agreement
8 December/Geneva, UNEP Finance Initiative has today published an overview of the first steps taken by the 38 signatories to the Collective Commitment to Climate Action (CCCA), one year since they pledged to align their portfolios and business practices with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Golomt Bank is the bank representing Mongolia, which joined the CCCA.
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34 types of services to reopen from next week
 At today’s extended meeting of the Government, Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar D. Sumiyabazar introduced 34 types of services that will re-open from next week, in connection with the Government decision to ease current COVID-19 strict lockdown from 06:00 December 14.  
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Strict-lockdown to be lifted in three days in Ulaanbaatar and some aimags
At today's extended meeting of the Government and the State Emergency Committee, a resolution was approved to extend the period of strict-lockdown by three days in the capital city and Arkhangai and Selenge aimags until 06.00 on December 14.
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Three charter flights planned this month
The Government of Mongolia and the State Emergency Commission planned to organize three charter flights this month to repatriate 570 Mongolian nationals from abroad.
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Freights at Erlian checkpoint to be loaded to Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC trains
Since Mongolia’s announcement of strict-lockdown regime in response to the current situation of COVID-19, the Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC has been providing prompt international transport of food and emergency goods for uninterrupted import to Mongolia and building up reserves as instructed by the Ministry of Road and Transport Development and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry.
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Agriculture Minister talks on food export with Chinese Ambassador
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Z.Mendsaikhan met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China Chai Wenrui on December 8. 
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'UN Week’ Begins in Mongolia to Mark 80 Years of the United Nations 2 hours
Twelve Micro Parks to Be Built Across Eight Districts of Ulaanbaatar 2 hours
Official Launch of the Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project 2 hours
Mongolian Ambassador to Japan Calls for Cooperation with Central Provinces 2 hours
Constitutional Court to Rule on Legality of Prime Minister’s Dismissal 2 hours
Minister of Foreign Affairs Engages Hokkaido Delegation on Regional Policy and ‘Billions of Trees’ Initiative 2 hours
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Chinggis Khaan National Museum Unveils Newly Acquired Artifacts 21 hours
1,973-Apartment Residential Complex to Be Built in Dambadarjaa Sub-Center 21 hours
Mongolia to Host 15th Asia Tourism Forum in 2026 23 hours
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150 MW Second Unit of Buuruljuut Power Plant Begins Supplying Energy 1 day
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Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 4 days
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 4 days
Parliament Votes to Relieve Prime Minister Zandanshatar of Duties 4 days
Mongolian Teacher Honored with Princess Maha Chakri Award 4 days
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Top-10 Finish for WIM Enkhrii at 2025 World Youth Chess Championships 4 days
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Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Authorized to Conclude Partnership Agreement for CHP-5 Project 4 days
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Sumo Wrestlers Ahead of London Basho 2025 4 days
President Khurelsukh Uknaa’s State Visit to India Showcases Mongolian Artistic Heritage 4 days
‘Odyssey’ to Premiere at State Puppet Theatre 4 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Pays State Visit to the Republic of India 5 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Concludes State Visit to India 5 days
Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 5 days
President of Mongolia Confers State Decorations on Indian Citizens 5 days
Cabinet Reviews Preparations for 2025–2026 Winter and Spring 5 days
President of Mongolia Receives Speaker of India’s Lower House Om Birla 5 days
Government Endorses Bill on Cooperation with Kazakhstan in Pension Matters 5 days
Two Young Mongolian Monks Return Home from Nepal’s ‘Nyanang Phelgyeling’ Monastery 5 days
Funding Resolved for Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley Branch Railway Project 5 days
Mongolia and India Deepen Energy and Mining Cooperation During Presidential Visit 5 days
Mongolia Joins International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement 5 days
Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public Online School 6 days
Mongolia to Join International Snow Leopard Trust 6 days
‘Transformation’ Exhibition Opens in Portugal 6 days
Mongolian Computational Mathematics Gains Global Recognition Through Springer Nature 6 days
Mongolia Plans to Decrease Tuberculosis Deaths by Five Percent 6 days
Javkhlan Bold: MNT 831 Billion Needed to Raise Salaries and Pensions of Teachers, Doctors, and Pensioners 6 days
Social Issues of Capital City Governor’s Office Employees to Be Addressed 6 days
Mongolian Women’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for World Championships After Eight-Year Break 6 days
Trade and Development Bank Co-Organizes the “European Union – Mongolia Business and Investment Forum” 6 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Lays Wreath at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial 6 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets President Droupadi Murmu 6 days
Standing Committee on Budget Reviews Independent Oversight of State Finances 6 days
EIB Global Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mongolia to Unlock Up To EUR 1 billion for Clean Energy Transition 6 days
Mongolia Sees Increase in Newborn Livestock Survival 6 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Holds Official Talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi 6 days
Mongolia and India Sign Documents for Broader Cooperation 6 days
Artists from Khuvsgul Aimag Showcase Mongolian Cultural Heritage in South Korea 6 days
Prime Minister of India Welcomes President of Mongolia 7 days
Finance Ministry and European Investment Bank to Sign EUR1 Billion Cooperation Agreement 7 days
Central Bank Discusses Future of Digital Payments in Mongolia 7 days
Caritas Czech Republic Hands Over 20 Years of Project Records to General Authority for Archives of Mongolia 7 days
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Mongolian Men’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for 2026 World Championships 7 days
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