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Defense Minister of Mongolia visiting China
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Minister of Defense N.Enkhbold is paying a working visit to the People’s Republic of China upon the invitation of Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe and held official talks with the Chinese minister.
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Subcenters, solution for urban development of Ulaanbaatar, advancing
The Ulaanbaatar Urban Services and Ger Areas Development Investment Program (GADIP) is currently being implemented in the capital city with the financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the Municipality of Ulaanbaatar, with a purpose to ensure implementation of the main policy document ‘Amendment to the Ulaanbaatar City Urban Development Master Plan 2020’ and ‘Development Directions 2030’.
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B.Uyanga: DBM not only provides loans, but also supports development projects it financed
We interviewed B.Uyanga, Director of Credit Financing Department of the Development Bank of Mongolia.
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Over 100 entities participating in ‘Mongol Export Expo 2019’
‘Mongol Export Expo-2019’, a fair of leather and cashmere products was opened on October 17 at Misheel expo center. 
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MUST offering joint programs with Japanese universities
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. An extension agreement of Joint Bachelor program being carried out by the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST) and Japanese Universities was signed by Ph.D. B.Ochirbat, President of MUST and Yukawa Takashi, Vice President of Nagaoka University of Technology. 
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‘Mongolian Geology – 80’ int’l academic conference taking place
The 80th anniversary of the establishment of geological authority in Mongolia is being marked between October 16 and 21. 
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MUST actively developing partnerships with well-known global universities
An international forum, ‘Role and Significance of Higher Education and Advanced Technology in Sustainable Development’, kicked off on October 15 in Ulaanbaatar. Over 60 executive staff members of colleges and universities of Austria, Germany, Russia, China, South Korea, Turkey, Canada, and Japan are participating in the two-day forum. The aims of the forum being organized on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST)  are to share experience in training and research, and develop a reference paper and suggestions for promoting globalized knowledge, which is planned to be later included into the policy and operations of the university.
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France to provide emergency rescue helicopters and vehicles
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia (NEMA) has been working to implement a project aimed at supporting the field of emergency management in cooperation with the Directorate of Civil Defense and Security of France. A financial agreement of the project was signed on October 16 at the State House in Ulaanbaatar, by Mongolia’s Finance Minister Ch.Khurelbaatar and Ambassador of France to Mongolia Philippe Merlin. 
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ADB, IFC, and Ulaanbaatar City partner to apply green building standards
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Municipality of Ulaanbaatar City recently signed a memorandum of understanding to support the implementation of the Excellence for Design and Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) green building standards and certification system for 10,000 new affordable homes to be built under the Ulaanbaatar Green Affordable Housing and Resilient Urban Renewal Sector Project.
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Ten Thousand Horses of Steppe festival to take place in November
Aimed at promoting the lifestyle of Mongolian herders and preserving intangible cultural heritage, Ten Thousand Horses of Steppe festival will take place on November 1-3 in Khentii aimag.
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EBRD supports gold mining in Mongolia
EBRD support for a mining investment in southwestern Mongolia will create jobs and ensure the highest possible environmental standards at the Khundii Gold project in the Bayankhongor region of the country.
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Citizens to pay fee of 38 types of services and references using ebarimt system
In aims of delivering state services operative, the Ministry of Finance is introducing state electronic payment system in partnership with Information Technology Center  of Customs, Taxation and Finance.
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Postage stamp dedicated to diplomatic anniversary of Mongolia and China issued
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A postage stamp commemorating the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the People’s Republic of China was released on October 16 at the State House.
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Arbitration procedures and practices in Mongolia discussed
Ulaanbaatar /МОНЦАМЭ/. On October 16, Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) hosted a meeting under the theme “Court participation in arbitration and challenges” with participation of public and private sector representatives. The event also coincided with the 90th anniversary of the establishment of domestic arbitration in Mongolia and 60th anniversary of international arbitration in Mongolia. 
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Malnutrition- A crisis in the making?
Food insecurity in Mongolia is higher in the capital city compared to smaller towns and rural areas. This indicates a changing face of hunger and malnutrition in Mongolia as people migrate to capital city in search of productive employment and better income opportunities but instead get caught into the web of seasonal informal employment, higher reliance on markets for meeting food needs and vulnerability to market shocks.
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Mongolia, China marking 70 year anniversary of diplomatic relations
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Today marks 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the People’s Republic of China. Exchanging notes to establish diplomatic relations on 16 October, 1949, Mongolia become the eighth country that recognized and formally established diplomatic ties with the PRC after it was newly founded in 1949. 
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The President of FIFA to arrive Mongolia tomorrow
The President of FIFA Gianni Infantino will arrive to Mongolia tomorrow, October 16, 2019 which will be highlighted as a historic day in Mongolian football history.
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Governor S.Amarsaikhan: 50-60 percent of ambulances will be renewed
Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Amarsaikhan presented three fully-equipped ambulances to the Emergency Medical Service Center of the Capital City, which receives an average of 1100-1600 calls each day.
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Domestic manufacturers produce cosmetics worth MNT 4 billion
In the framework of the 85th anniversary of the establishment of the light industry in Mongolia, a discussion under the theme, ‘Pressing issues in the Mongolian cosmetics sector and its solutions’ was jointly organized by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry and the Mongolian Cosmetics Cluster on October 11.
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ADB approves program to improve access to quality health services in UB, provinces
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/.The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved its first multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) in the health sector in Mongolia. The $158.34 million MFF will provide high-quality health care services in selected disadvantaged ger areas of Ulaanbaatar, provinces, and subdistricts to support the Government of Mongolia’s commitment to universal health coverage.
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Ger area turning into smoke-free housing area 18 hours
Delegates attend ‘Asia Pacific Partnership for Disaster Risk Reduction Forum’ 18 hours
Ministry of Education and ‘Erdenes Tavantolgoi’ to cooperate 19 hours
Emergency officials compete in international competition 19 hours
Turkey-Mongolia joint quilting exhibition on display in Turkey 19 hours
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National ₮ card renewed with EMV chip technology 20 hours
Research result on financial market infrastructure introduced 20 hours
Population of Mongolia to reach 4 million by 2030 21 hours
Decisions made at today’s Cabinet meeting in brief 21 hours
Emergency Management and Warning Center opens at National Rescue Brigade 21 hours
Involvement of parents to school operation consulted 21 hours
Educational cooperation to be expanded with Kazakhstan 22 hours
NEMA Deputy Head visits emergency services of QLD 22 hours
Young Diplomat’s Club organizes a meeting 23 hours
‘Management Development in the Civil Service’ Forum held 24 hours
Governor of Capital City receives President of Mabetex Group 24 hours
National ₮ card renewed with EMV chip technology 24 hours
D.Shurentsetseg wins at Miss Auto D’Elligance 2019 1 day
Academician T.Gan-Erdene receives ‘Friendship Award’ of PRC 1 day
Mongolists gather for Asian regional conference in Seoul 1 day
Gender assessment done on accessibility of public services for target groups 1 day
Young artists triumph over World Duo Performing Arts Competition 1 day
Ambassador A.Battur presents credentials to Co-Prince of Andorra 1 day
Mongolia exports 32.3 million tons of coal as of first ten months 1 day
Training on capacity building of tourism workforce running 1 day
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Choijin Lama Temple Museum on World Monuments Watch list 1 day
S.Bayaraa receives prize from Xinjiang 1 day
Mongolian delegation attends 18th session of UNIDO General Conference 1 day
Foreign Minister meets Vice President of Millennium Challenge Corporation 1 day
N.Tugstsogt and Gary Russell Jr. to fight in January 1 day
Think Tank for Landlocked Developing Countries attends Asia Pacific Think Tank Summit 1 day
Chinggis Khaan Ceremony takes place in Princeton, New Jersey 1 day
Women’s participation in disaster risk reduction and prevention to be increased 1 day
Political consultation held between Foreign Ministries of Mongolia and Switzerland 1 day
Asian Youth Boxing Championships taking place in Ulaanbaatar city 1 day
Chambers of Commerce and Industry signed a memorandum 1 day
Choijin Lama Temple Museum is on the World Monuments Watch 2020 2 days
New ADB Country Director for Mongolia Assumes Office 3 days
Ambassador T.Lkhagvadorj invited as speaker at ‘Diplomatic Dialogues’ 3 days
Vegetable harvest amounts to 90.8 thousand tons 3 days
Invest in Mongolia forum takes place in Shanghai 3 days
Direct flight to be conducted in route Ulaanbaatar-Istanbul next year 3 days
State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ministry meets UNFPA Country Director for Mongolia 3 days
Tourism industry promoted at Taipei International Travel Fair 3 days
Polish pianist Aleksandra Swigut to perform in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Over 50 works of Buryat artists put on display 3 days
Polar Star order conferred on US citizen 3 days
Exhibition dedicated to late poet B.Lkhagvasuren by his grandson opens 3 days
D.Altansukh becomes world champion 3 days
N.Anujin becomes two-time world champion 3 days
Cyclist M.Baasankhuu wins six-stage international cycling festival 3 days
Experience on reduction of air and environment pollution to be exchanged 3 days
Mongolia-initiated resolution on cooperatives approved 3 days
Cold snap coming this week 3 days
Mongolia and Ukraine sign visa waiver agreement 3 days
Project agreements worth CNY 300 million established 3 days
MNCCI Representative Office opens in Germany 3 days
Stock Exchange weekly review /November 4-8/ 3 days
European Cooperation Chamber of Commerce and Industry opens in Mongolia 3 days
MNCCI CEO meets Turkish delegation 3 days
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Prime Minister visits oil field of "Petro China Daqing Tamsag" 6 days
Team August to compete in Qi Banja Luka – 2019 CS:GO tournament 6 days
World Sambo Championship kicks off in ROK 6 days
R.Battogtokh to receive medal from Japan 6 days
Prime Minister visits oil field of "Petro China Daqing Tamsag" 6 days
Mongolian ‘Giselle’ to perform in the S.Korea’s stage 6 days
Meeting of Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization held in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Cashmere, wool, and leather products being showcased in Berlin 6 days
U.Khurelsukh: Bichigt-Khuut industrial park should be established based on Sukhbaatar aimag 6 days
MONTSAME agency elected as OANA’s Executive Board member 6 days
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