Highlights
One COVID-19 case recorded
At today’s COVID-19 daily press briefing of the Ministry of Health, it has been reported that a total of 553 coronavirus tests have been carried out on August 26, yesterday, and one of them was confirmed positive. A 35-year old Mongolian citizen, who arrived on a charter flight from S.Korea on August 22, was tested positive after his repeated test.
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Food waste combusting plant to be established
Ulaanbaatar City Municipality reported about a food waste composting plant to be established oin Eco Park Complex at Narangiin Enger landfill site.
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Government to focus attention on sustainable investment environment of private sector
On August 25, some members of the Cabinet and Ministers headed by Deputy Prime Minister Ya.Sodbaatar and Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat of the Government L.Oyun-Erdene held a meeting with business delegation at the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI).
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Special purpose company established for feasibility study of gas pipeline project
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the establishment of a joint Mongolian-Russian special purpose company to develop a feasibility study of the project on building pipelines between Russia and China going through the territory of Mongolia was signed today. The MOI was signed by Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia Ya.Sodbaatar and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chairman of the Management Committee A.Miller on behalf of their respective Governments.
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Unified system for social welfare service to launch tomorrow
Minister of Labor and Social Protection A.Ariunzaya informed that social welfare services are to be delivered in digital form starting from tomorrow, August 26.
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COVID-19 heightened state of readiness extended until September 15
At its irregular meeting held today, August 25, the cabinet decided to extend the heightened state of readiness, which expires August 31, until September 15. 
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Domestic need of wheat and potato to be fully secured
At an irregular Cabinet meeting today, August 25, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, reported on the preliminary harvesting balance of 2020.
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Diplomas presented to first graduates of joint Bachelor’s degree program
On August 24, diplomas of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology were presented to the first batch of students that successfully completed their studies in Japan in the framework of the joint bachelor’s degree program of the Mongolian-Japanese Engineering Education Development Project.
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“Beveren embraces Mongolia” exhibition wraps up
“Beveren embraces Mongolia” exhibition was co-organized in Beveren, Belgium between August 1-23 by the Embassy of Mongolia in Brussels and Honorary Consul of Mongolia for Flemish Region of Belgium Paul Van Wouwe in cooperation with the Municipality of Beveren and the History Museum of Rubrouck city of France.
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Mongolian team wins at FIBA Skills Challenge
The FIBA U17 Global Skills Challenges took place remotely between August 18-23, featuring top 16 national teams. The tournament was wrapped up yesterday and Mongolian U17 basketball team claimed the first place.
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Mongolia in the third in the world with its liver transplant treatment
The 100th liver transplant surgery has been performed successfully by a team of the Organ Transplant Center of the State Central First Hospital and a ceremony for glorifying them as recording in an honorary book of the hospital took place last Friday, August 21 at the hospital.
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Model center for youth employment services established in Dundgobi aimag
The Labor and Welfare Service Agency of Dundgobi aimag and the SDC team for the project on supporting youth employment recently opened a model center for youth employment services in the aimag.
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Parliament Speaker addresses Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament
Speaker of the Mongolian parliament, State Great Khural, on August 20, delivered an address at the Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, which was hosted online by the Inter-Parliament Union (IPU) in cooperation with the Parliament of Austria and the United Nations between August 19 and 20.
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Draft resolution on strategy to reduce loan interest rates presented
On August 20, MPs B.Battumur, Kh.Bulgantuya, G.Amartuvshin, and Ch.Undram presented a draft resolution on ‘Approval of strategy to reduce loan interest rates’ to Speaker G.Zandanshatar.
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ECMO apparatus installed at State Central First Hospital
In frames of the works to ensuring preparedness in a time of the spread of novel coronavirus and improving quality of hospital aid and service, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) apparatus, an extracorporeal technique of providing prolonged cardiac and respiratory support, has been handed over to the State Central First Hospital by the order of the Ministry of Health with financing from the State Emergency Commission.
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“Switch Off Air Pollution” technical procedures included in implementation of new Thermal Insulation regulations
Technical procedures including Technical Assessment and Quality monitoring implementation form developed by Switch Off Air Pollution, an European Union’s Switch Asia project led by French NGO Geres, are now included in the Construction Codes and Standards on Building Envelope Thermal Insulation of Mongolia.
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Rainfall expected throughout the country, with temperature drops
Rainfall is expected in some parts of western, central and Gobi region today, and in the northern region for the next days.
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268 Mongolians arrive home from Istanbul
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ A charter flight en route Istanbul-Ulaanbaatar landed at Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport in Ulaanbaatar city today morning, August 21 at 08.15 a.m. 
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Unified system for social welfare services to launch August 26
The government’s action plan for 2020-2024 sets out to make labor and social welfare services fully online and improve public services more accessible, transparent and faster.
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World Conference of Speakers of Parliament being held
The Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament is being organized virtually by the Inter-Parliament Union (IPU) in cooperation with the Parliament of Austria and the United Nations on August-19-20.
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Northeast Asian Countries Expand Regional Cooperation 27 minutes
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B. Khulan Wins Bronze at Judo Cadet World Championships 2025 6 hours
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Thermal, Water Plant Deal Signed with Chinese Partnership 9 hours
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Scholars Present Research on 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Liberation War 3 days
PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos 6 days
Maral-Erdene Claims Fourth Victory at the Tour of Mongolia 2025 6 days
Tourism Sector Between Mongolia and South Korea Highlighted for Rapid Growth 6 days
Mongolia-Singapore Cooperation to Advance 6 days
FIBA U16 Asia Cup to Be Held in Mongolia 6 days
FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 6 days
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E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 7 days
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Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 7 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 7 days
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Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 7 days
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 8 days
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 8 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 8 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 8 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 8 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 8 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 8 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 8 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved 8 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 9 days
FEALAC and Mongolia 9 days
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 9 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 9 days
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 9 days
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 9 days
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