Air search and rescue unit to begin operation in September
Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan on August 12 checked the preparations for the establishment of new air search and rescue unit No. 111. 
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Construction of IT, Communication and Outsourcing Center begins
Minister of Education and Science L.Enkh-Amgalan, Member of the Parliament B.Saranchimeg, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Mongolia Mohinder Pratap Singh attended the ground-breaking ceremony of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Center for Excellence in IT, Communication and Outsourcing.
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COVID-19: 1,061 new cases, four deaths reported
The Ministry of Health has reported today, August 16 that 1,061 new cases of COVID-19 have been detected after conducting tests nationwide within the past 24 hours. More specifically, 282 new cases were detected in the capital city, with 779 cases in rural regions.
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Education Minister meets South Korean Ambassador
Minister of Education and Science L.Enkh-Amgalan had a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia Lee Yeo Hong.
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Stock Exchange weekly review /Aug 9-13/
During the week of August 9, 2021 to August 13, 2021, MNT 1,935,063,287.3 worth of securities were traded through 5 trading sessions on the MSE.
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Series of discussions to be held within ‘Let’s develop like Japan’ initiative
Speaker of the State Great Khural (Parliament) G.Zandanshatar has received Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Mongolia Ms. Tamura Eriko.
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Japanese ambassador pays tribute to a memorial to Japanese soldiers
Today, August 15, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mongolia Kobayashi Hiroyuki and his spouse paid tribute to a memorial honoring Japanese soldiers, who died while in Mongolia after WWII captivity.
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1,300 new cases of COVID-19 reported
he Ministry of Health has reported today, August 15 that 1,300 new cases of COVID-19 have been detected after conducting tests nationwide within the past 24 hours. More specifically, 290 new cases were detected in the capital city, with 1,010 cases in rural regions.
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Zamyn-Uud free economic zone opens for regular operation
Today, August 14, a ceremony has taken place to inaugurate the ‘Zamyn-Uud Free Economic Zone’.During the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister S. Amarsaikhan noted, “Although the decision to establish the free zone was initially adopted in 2004, there have not been any substantial construction works. Therefore, we are working to settle obstacles in establishing the free economic zone and intensify its activities.”
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Certificate of Cultural Envoy of Mongolia presented
On August 13, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Kingdom of Sweden T. Janabazar presented a Certificate of Cultural Envoy to L. Enkhmend, who has been appointed as a Cultural Envoy of Mongolia in the Kingdom of Sweden.
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1,402 new cases of COVID-19 reported
The Ministry of Health has reported today, August 14 that 1,402 new cases of COVID-19 have been detected after conducting tests nationwide within the past 24 hours. More specifically, 451 new cases were detected in the capital city, with 950 cases in rural regions.
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Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene: The participation of teachers and parents is important to overcome learning loss.
Today, August 13, Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene visited the general educational schools No: 75 in Khan-Uul district and No: 14 in Bayanzurkh district as well as kindergarten No: 146 in Bayanzurkh district with a view to see preparations for the new school year of 2021-2022 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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381 thousand children of 1st-5th grades to be involved in the school lunch program
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At its regular meeting dated August 11, the Cabinet decided to expand ‘School lunch’ program and increase its daily cost per child to MNT 1500 from September 1, 2021.
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Labour Ministries of Mongolia and Turkey holds virtual meeting
The agreement between the Government of Mongolia and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on social security, which was signed in 2018 and later mutually ratified, came into force on  March 1, 2021. In thıs regard, relevant Ministries of Mongolia and Turkey held vıdeo conference and discussed the implementation of the agreement.
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1,453 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths reported
Daily COVID-19 press briefing for today, August 13, by the Ministry of Health reported that 1,453 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours after tests were carried out at PCR laboratories across the country. 
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Agreement signed to provide dental care to underprivileged children in Mongolia
The Swiss Cooperation in Mongolia signed an agreement with the Misheel Kids Foundation to provide dental care to underprivileged children in Mongolia.
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‘They Sing Up On The Hill’ showing at Locarno
‘They Sing Up On The HIll’ film by Mongolian artists is being screened at the 74thLocarno Film Festival taking place in Switzerland between August 4 and 14. 
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Khentii wastewater treatment plant put in trial operation
The new wastewater treatment plant in Chinggis city of Khentii aimag opened on August 10. 
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Certification issued by doctors and hospitals to be entered into E-Mongolia system
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On August 11, Minister of Health S.Enkhbold introduced the digital transition in the health sector to the Cabinet members.
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Director Bat-Amgalan Lkhagvajav wins award from Locarno Film Festival
Film director Bat-Amgalan Lkhagvajav has won the Moulin d'Andé -CECI Award from the Locarno Film Festival for his short film, ‘Sleepless’. The 74th edition of the international film festival is taking place in Locarno, Switzerland from August 4 to 14. 
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Consumer Prices in Mongolia Rise 8.8 Percent in August 13 hours
Bronze Trophy Named after Yuri Nikulin Awarded to Mongolian Contortionists in Moscow 13 hours
'Origin': A Photographer’s Tribute to Endangered Languages 14 hours
Inner Mongolian Cultural Days Commence 14 hours
Harvest Progress Update: Increases in Hay and Vegetable Yields, Drop in Potato Production 15 hours
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Establish Framework for Direct Flights 15 hours
Foreign Trade of Mongolia Totals USD 16.6 Billion in First Eight Months of 2025 15 hours
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Wetland Restoration Efforts Ongoing at Ganga Lake in Eastern Mongolia 20 hours
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Monetary Policy Rate Maintained 1 day
Construction Starts on New Phase of Selbe 20-Minute City Development 1 day
World Ozone Day 2025 Celebrates 40 Years of Global Action 1 day
'The MongolZ' Rises to the Top of the World Rankings 1 day
DeMarcus Cousins to Play Again in the Mongolian League 1 day
UNICEF Fundraising Gala Advances Newborn Screening in Mongolia 1 day
Eleven Irrigation Systems Rehabilitated and Upgraded 1 day
Ancient Tibetan Manuscripts Digitized at the National Library of Mongolia 1 day
Parliament Reviews Audit Report on 2026 Budget Draft 1 day
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International Forum Aims to Contribute to Sustainable Economic Growth 3 days
Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science, Established in Mongolia 3 days
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Government’s www.D-GOV.mn Launched 3 days
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Asia-Pacific Broadcasters Convene in Mongolia to Safeguard National Heritage Through Media 6 days
World’s Oldest Protected Mountain, Bogd Khan, Honored in State Worship Ceremony 6 days
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Defense Sector to Enhance Exchange, Cooperation 6 days
Open-Air Sports Complex Commissioned in Tolgoit 6 days
Ulaanbaatar and Japan Strengthen Clean Energy Partnership 6 days
General Meeting of Asia Securities Forum Opens in Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Mongolia Reviews Achievements of SCALA Climate Initiative 7 days
Government to Develop Unified ‘E-Business’ Platform for Enterprises 7 days
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Women Leaders Drive Equality Dialogue in Mongolia 7 days
Government Reports Operational Improvements at Erdenes Tavantolgoi Under Special Regime 7 days
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Mongolian Businesses Meet South Korean Construction and Food Industry Entrepreneurs 7 days
Bolor-Erdene Ranks 32nd in World Duathlon Rankings 8 days
Drug Enforcement Department to Operate as Independent Unit 8 days
Government Launches D-GOV.mn System to Incorporate Citizens’ Initiatives into Decisions 8 days
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Ambassador of Mongolia to Argentina Presents Letter of Credentials 8 days
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Wreaths Laid at the Monument for the Victims of Political Repression 8 days
Procedure for Customs Inspection of Goods and Vehicles Revised 8 days
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Third Meeting of the 'Working Group on Crisis Management Audit' Held 8 days
Hall of Fame for Mongolian Tank Troops Opens 8 days
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