No passengers transported by rail in January due to COVID-19 strict quarantine
In January 2021, 2.6 million tonnes of freight were carried by railway transport and increased by 180.0 thousand tonnes (7.4%) compared to the same period of the previous year. 
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Slight snow and strong winds expected in most parts of the country
Slight snow is expected near the Altai Mountains today and in the southeastern parts of Gobi aimags tonight on February 22. Strong winds are also expected in most parts of the country. 
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Sustainable energy key to COVID-19 recovery in Asia and the Pacific
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Bilateral cooperation in agricultural sector discussed
During the meeting with Dr. Pakdemerli, Minister of Agriculture of Turkey, Mongolian Ambassador Bold Ravdan stressed the importance of promptıng the 2018 MOU in the field of agriculture into an action with mutual efforts, hence agreed to work towards establishing an inter-ministerial working group. 
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Securities worth MNT10.6 billion traded at national stock market
In January 2021, 60.7 million pieces of securities worth MNT 10.6 billion were traded at the national stock market, showing an increase of MNT 6.4 billion (2.5 times more) and 46.0 million pieces of securities (4.1 times more) compared to the same period of the previous year. 
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Inflation rate stands at 2.4 percent in January
In January 2021, the consumer price index at the national level rose by 1.0% from the previous month and increased by 2.4% from the same period of the previous year.
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Mongolia receives first COVID vaccine from India
 150,000 doses of Made in India, Covishield Astra Zeneca Vaccine granted by Government of India have arrived Mongolia today
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55 new COVID-19 infections reported, total cases reach 2,693
The daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health for February 22, Monday, has reported that a total of 55 new positive coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours. 
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Mongolia receives first COVID vaccine from India
150,000 doses of Made in India, Covishield Astra Zeneca Vaccine granted by Government of India have arrived Mongolia today, February 22 and have been handed over by Ambassador M P Singh to the H.E. Mr S. Amarsaikhan, Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia in a special ceremony held at Buyant-Ukhaa Airport.
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Regulation approved to categorize Mongolia's COVID-19 transmission levels in four colors
On February 21, Sunday, the cabinet convened for an irregular meeting and approved an interim regulation designed for determining the level of COVID-19 transmission and managing the activities of government organizations, individuals and private legal entities. 
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Traffic movement out of Ulaanbaatar to remain closed until March
The State Emergency Commission convened yesterday, February 20, and made a decision to ease current lockdown measures and resume normal operations of 95 percent of businesses in Ulaanbaatar city from February 23, Tuesday. 
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Charter flight brings 256 people from Seoul
In compliance with the decision of the State Emergency Commission, a repatriation charter flight arrived in Ulaanbaatar’s Buyant Ukhaa International Airport from Seoul, Republic of Korea on February 19. 
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One door – One testing detects 24 new coronavirus cases in past day
The daily COVID-19 press briefing held in the afternoon of February 21 has reported that a total of 52 new positive cases of COVID-19 were detected in the past day. 
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MoU signed between Parliament Secretariat and NUM School of Law
The Secretariat of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia and the School of Law, National University of Mongolia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on February 10, 2021.
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State Emergency Commission convenes
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State Emergency Commission convenes
The State Emergency Commission discussed how the strict lockdown will be eased at its meeting held today, on February 20.
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Saeid Mollaei wins silver at Tel Aviv Grand Slam
On February 19, the second day of 2021 Judo Grand Slam Tel Aviv, Saeid Mollaei, the only judoka representing Mongolia at the competition, took the silver medal in men’s 81 kg division.  
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Scientific conference held on 100th anniversary of Mongolia-Russia diplomatic relations
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Russian Federation, Institute of Asian and African Studies of the Lomonosow Moscow State University virtually organized an international conference.
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PM meets UK Ambassador
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Polar Star Order presented to Sejm Deputy Marshal
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Poland B.Dorj presented the Order of Polar Star to Ms. Małgorzata Gosiewska on February 19 at the Sejm and Senate Complex of Poland. 
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Mongolia, Kazakhstan Discuss New Air Route, Regularizing Flight Frequency 1 day
MoU Signed with the Financial Services Authority of Kazakhstan 1 day
Supercomputer for Meteorology Commissioned 1 day
Ulaanbaatar City and Jeollanam-do Province Sign MoU 1 day
Poland Expresses Intention to Increase Tourist Arrivals to Mongolia 1 day
Awards Presented to Students Who Achieved Success in International Olympiads 1 day
Presidents of Mongolia and South Korea Hold Phone Talks on Bilateral Cooperation 1 day
President of Mongolia and Governor-General of Australia Hold Official Talks 1 day
Governor-General of Australia Officially Welcomed 1 day
‘UB Drone Battle’ Competition Announced 1 day
Protective Equipment and Devices Handed Over 1 day
PM Zandanshatar Meets President Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok 1 day
‘Nairamdal’ International Children’s Camp Hosts Over 100 Foreign Children This Summer 1 day
Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Samantha Mostyn Arrives for State Visit 1 day
'Heritage of Artistry' Family and Generational Art Exhibition Opens 1 day
PM Zandanshatar Arrives in Vladivostok for Eastern Economic Forum 2 days
Total Assets of Banking Sector Rise by 15 Percent 2 days
Experts from 23 Countries Compete in Asia-Pacific CyberDrill 2 days
‘Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025’ Held 2 days
Chinggis Khaan Documentary to Premiere in Mongolia 2 days
Altanbulag Port Expansion to Boost Transport Traffic by 3 to 4 Times 2 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: Eurasian Market Open to Mongolia’s Agricultural Sector 2 days
Discussions Held on Satellite City Development and Relocation of Government Institutions 2 days
Speaker Amarbayasgalan to Visit Kazakhstan 2 days
New Zealand Parliament Speaker Concludes Official Visit to Mongolia 2 days
Mongolia to Implement Affordable Housing Program with World Bank 3 days
Four-Day UltraMarathon Tour Promotes Mongolia Abroad 3 days
Mongolia-China-Russia Leaders Convene for 7th Trilateral Meeting in Beijing 3 days
Fitch Affirms Mongolia’s Credit Rating at ‘B+’ with Stable Outlook 3 days
Mongolia to Fully Meet Domestic Flour Demand with Harvested Wheat 3 days
PM Submits 2026 Budget and Outlines Reform Priorities 3 days
President of Mongolia Lays Wreath at the Memorial Complex in Janchkhuu 3 days
BA in Acting Program Named After G. Dorjsambuu Launched 3 days
‘Erdenes Tavantolgoi’ JSC Trades 32,000 Tons of Thermal Coal 3 days
G. Zandanshatar: 'Gas Pipeline Through Mongolia to Become Millennium-Scale Project' 3 days
‘Erdenes Mongol’ LLC Appoints New Chairman of the Board of Directors 3 days
Documents Signed as Outcome of 2025 Tianjin SCO Summit 3 days
Chairman of the General Election Commission of Mongolia Pays a Courtesy Call on Speaker of New Zealand House of Representatives 3 days
Lessons from Europe on Energy Efficiency and House Insulation 3 days
Mongolia-China-Russia Leaders Convene for 7th Trilateral Meeting in Beijing 3 days
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Khurelsukh at SCO: ‘Mongolia Is Ready to Contribute to Regional Integration’ 4 days
Mongolia, China Agrees on Expanding Cooperation in Multiple Fields 4 days
Interest Income of Social Insurance Fund Increases by MNT 8.9 Billion 4 days
Mongolia, New Zealand to Broaden Cooperation Across All Sectors 4 days
Speaker Gerry Brownlee of New Zealand House Officially Welcomed 4 days
Bank of Mongolia Purchases 690.1 kg of Precious Metals in August 4 days
Government Submits Draft 2026 Budget Totaling MNT 31.6 Trillion 4 days
Blacklist System Abolished: Mongolia Introduces Credit Scoring 4 days
Children’s Fund Budget to Be Allocated Across Three Key Areas 4 days
Speaker of New Zealand House of Representatives Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 4 days
Documents Signed as Outcome of 2025 Tianjin SCO Summit 4 days
Khurelsukh at SCO: ‘Mongolia Is Ready to Contribute to Regional Integration’ 4 days
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President of Mongolia Arrives in Tianjin for SCO Tianjin Summit 2025 5 days
Flagship Classroom of Chinggis Khaan National Museum Opens in Khentii Aimag 5 days
Mongolian Book Publishers Participate in 2025 IBBY Asia-Pacific Regional Conference 5 days
2025 Asia Triathlon Duathlon Cup to Take Place in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Mongolia Welcomes New Zealand Speaker Gerry Brownlee 5 days
Tsogtgerel Odon Elected Chairman of Democratic Party 5 days
Fifteen Emergency Management Officers to Serve in Peacekeeping Operation 5 days
Mongolia Wins Gold at World Judo Cadets Championships for 2nd Year 5 days
Mongolian National Olympic Committee to Support Consultant Kazuhito Sakae 5 days
'Endless Surroundings' Exhibition Opens at HUE Art Gallery 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
President of Mongolia U. Khurelsukh Received by President of China Xi Jinping 5 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in Tianjin for SCO Tianjin Summit 2025 5 days
From Concert Halls to Classrooms: Lithuania’s Diplomatic Journey in Mongolia 7 days
Governor-General of Australia to Pay State Visit Mongolia 8 days
B. Erkhembayar Wins Silver Medal at 16th Asian Shooting Championships 8 days
IFC to Explore Growth Potential of Mongolia’s Cashmere Sector 8 days
Mining Sector Requests Extension on New Royalty Calculation Method 8 days
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