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18 new imported COVID-19 cases detected, total rises to 179
Eighteen new imported COVID-19 cases were recorded in Mongolia and the total number has jumped to 179, said Director of the National Center of Communicable Diseases (NCCD) D.Nyamkhuu at today’s daily COVID-19 briefing of the Ministry of Health.
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"Mongolia 24th largest contributor of personnel to UN Peacekeeping"
Every year, May 29 is marked as the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers.
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Ulaanbaatar enters StartupBlink ranking for the first time
A global startup ecosystem map and research center StartupBlink released The StartupBlink 2020 Global Rankings Report.
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Construction of Chinggis Khaan Museum to be completed by December 2020
On May 27, Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh visited the construction site of the Chinggis Khaan Museum. In about 2 months since its construction launch, the foundation of the building has been completed, kicking off the work for the ground floor recently.  
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Two more deer relocated to Bogd Khan Mountain
Two red deer have been relocated from Khustain Nuruu National Park (NP) to the strictly protected Bogd Khan Mountain in addition to the 10 red deer relocated to the strictly protected mountain earlier this month.
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Recycling centers and plants marked on map
A study shows that the amount of waste sent to landfills in Mongolia increases by 281 tons every year and Ulaanbaatar alone accounts for 150 tons of it. 
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COVID-19 cases in Mongolia reach 161
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases, 13 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed as a result of tests taken from 517 people yesterday.
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Charter flight to Kazakhstan on the plan next month
Deputy Prime Minister U.Enkhtuvshin yesterday met with Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Zhalgas Adilbayev at the latter’s request.
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Certificate of inscription on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List presented
Today, May 27, a ceremony to present the certificate of the ‘Traditional technique of making Airag in Khokhuur and its associated customs’, which was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity was organized at the Ministry of Foreign Affair
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MNT 2.4 billion to be spent on COVID-19 prevention during 2020 election
At its regular meeting on May 27, the Cabinet approved a resolution to use MNT 2,461,641,000 from the Government Reserve Fund to prevent Covid-19 infections during the upcoming 2020 parliamentary election.
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Mongolian researcher selected as TWAS Young Affiliate
Dr. Ts.Munkhtsetseg, a researcher at the Plant Ecology and Plant Resources Laboratory at the Botanical Garden of Mongolia, has been selected as a Young Affiliate of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).
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The set of 5 tools
This particular set of 5 tools was previously used by L.Jambatseren, the 6th Khalkh Zay bandid khutagt Luvsantuvdenchoijinnyam /1905-1930/. Consisting of a tweezer for moustache, nail clipper, earwax remover, tongue scraper, nail cleaner, and needle case, the tool set is stored in an iron case. 
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This year's Ulaanbaatar Travel Expo to be held virtually
Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Capital City Tourism Department, and the Ulaanbaatar Toiurism Association NGO are to organized the 6th virtual edition of the Ulaanbaatar Tourism Festival on May 29-31 under the slogan ‘We Plan, We Travel, We Explore’ to promote domestic travel amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the expo organizers announced today on May 27.
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Defense Ministry of China donates CNY 1 million worth of PPE to Mongolia
On May 26, the Ministry of Defense of the People’s Republic of China handed over medical-use personal protective equipment worth CNY 1 million to the Ministry of Defense of Mongolia as a non-refundable aid for Mongolia’s efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Prime Minister meets young entrepreneurs
Yesterday, May 26, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh met with representatives of ‘Dreamers’ association of young entrepreneurs, owners of startup companies and founders of tech-based companies.  
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Retail fuel price drops again
Russia's Rosneft, a major supplier of petroleum products to Mongolia, has been reducing its border prices for the past three months, reports Ts.Erdenebayar, Head of the Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority of Mongolia (MRPAM).
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UNDP to provide USD 200 thousand for Mongolia's COVID-19 response
On May 26, Deputy prime Minister U.Enkhtuvshin met with Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Mongolia Elaine Conkievich.
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Heightened state of readiness extended until June 30
The Cabinet, at its today’s regular meeting, approved a resolution to extend the heightened state of readiness until June 30.
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"Mongolia ranks 2nd in percentage of population repatriated from abroad"
The operative team of the State Emergency Commission reports that a total of 8,498 citizens have returned from 30 countries since raising state of readiness amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
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360 Mongolians arrive from Russia
Works to repatriate Mongolian citizens, who applied to return to their home from the Russian Federation, are underway through the Altanbulag border crossing checkpoint in Selenge aimag on May 26-27.
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Working Group Starts State Loss Compensation Process 4 hours
Mongolia Wins 2nd, 3rd, 4th Places at Axe International Festival 5 hours
Umnugobi: Forest Belt Becomes a Haven for Gobi Birds 5 hours
Public-Private Partnership to Develop 40-Hectare Land 5 hours
Mongolia and Indonesia to Closely Cooperate on High-Level Visits 9 hours
Over 200 Handicraft Works Showcased at the 'Mongolian Khudrug and Handicrafts Festival' 9 hours
World Women Entrepreneurs Forum 2025 Commences 9 hours
Hundred Mongolian Youth Participate in “Inspiring the Youth” Event 10 hours
Mongolia’s “The MongolZ” Team Wins Esports World Cup 2025 10 hours
Mongolia-Venezuela to Cooperate in Mining, Tourism, and Education 10 hours
Mongolia, Cambodia to Strengthen Bilateral Relations 10 hours
Thirteen Teams Compete in the 'ABU Robocon 2025 Ulaanbaatar' International Tournament 11 hours
This Week in Mongolia 12 hours
IV International Congress of the Mongolian Society of Dermatologists Opens in Ulaanbaatar 12 hours
Deputy Chair of Mongolia–Singapore Parliamentary Group Meets Senior Minister of State Sim Ann of Singapore 12 hours
Scholars Present Research on 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Liberation War 12 hours
PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos 3 days
Maral-Erdene Claims Fourth Victory at the Tour of Mongolia 2025 3 days
Tourism Sector Between Mongolia and South Korea Highlighted for Rapid Growth 3 days
Mongolia-Singapore Cooperation to Advance 3 days
FIBA U16 Asia Cup to Be Held in Mongolia 3 days
FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 3 days
US Funding Continues for “Child Protection from Human Trafficking” Project 3 days
E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 4 days
Mining Week 2025 to Be Held in September 4 days
Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 4 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 4 days
The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway 4 days
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 4 days
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 5 days
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 5 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 5 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 5 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 5 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 5 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 5 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 5 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved 5 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 6 days
FEALAC and Mongolia 6 days
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 6 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 6 days
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 6 days
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 6 days
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 6 days
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 6 days
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 6 days
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 7 days
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 7 days
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 7 days
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 7 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 7 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 10 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 10 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 10 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 10 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 10 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 10 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 10 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 10 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 10 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 10 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 11 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 11 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 11 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 11 days
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Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 12 days
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