Frontline healthcare workers, seniors to get COVID-19 vaccine first
he cabinet’s meeting convened on January 13 heard presentation by Deputy Prime Minister and Chair of the State Emergency Commission Ya.Sodbaatar on the current situation of coronavirus in Mongolia and measures being taken. 
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Freight transport across Altanbulag border checkpoint to resume February 1
The cabinet held a regular weekly meeting today, January 13. 
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Democratic election issues discussed with EU Ambassador to Mongolia
Chairman of the General Election Commission of Mongolia P.Delgernaran received Ambassador of the European Union to Mongolia Traian Laurentiu Hristea.
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Three hospitals in Ulaanbaatar equipped with new PCR laboratories
With the aim to improve healthcare services amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health is working to establish additional molecular biology laboratories to perform COVID-19 PCR tests in Ulaanbaatar city’s district hospitals. 
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A 4.2 magnitude earthquake reported again in Khuvsgul
Today morning or at 07:47 am, January 13, a 4.2 magnitude quake was reported again in Khankh soum, Khuvsgul aimag. 
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Mongolia plans to vaccinate 60 percent of population against coronavirus
In an effort to vaccinate its population, the government of Mongolia has been working actively since July 2020, reports the Ministry of Health. 
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Technical committee meeting organized under the Switch Off Air Pollution project
The meeting was organized on January 12 under the topic of the Energy Assessment Sheet and technical coordinators from GIZ, Ulaanbaatar Clean Air Project by World Bank, Geres Mongolia, PADEM NGO, Tumen-Amgalan LLC and Basaltwool LLC participate in the meeting, organized by the Building Energy Efficiency Center, one of the project implementers. 
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Energy efficient grey water system on trial in rural village
Energy efficient heating and grey water treatment systems have been put on trial in Selenge aimag in order to introduce a separate sanitation facility system. 
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Total COVID-19 cases reach 1469, with 909 recoveries.
Today, 13 new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Mongolia as a result of nationwide PCR testing that involved 16,975 people since yesterday.
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Two-year project launches on disaster resilience in rural communities
On January 12, the launch for a project on disaster resilience being implemented by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry and World Vision Mongolia with support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) took place.  
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Economic growth of Mongolia expected to be 4.3 percent in 2021
Mongolia’s economy is expected to grow by 4.3 percent in 2021 - 0.6 percentage point below the previous forecast by Global Economic Prospects released by the World Bank.
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Number of foreign workers in Mongolia dropped by 12.2 percent
At the end of December 2020, 4.0 thousand foreign citizens from 89 foreign countries worked in Mongolia under the labor contract to earn wage and income or voluntarily without the purpose of earning wage and income. 
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Virtual meeting held between Olympic academies
The meeting between the heads of national Olympic academies of Mongolia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Russia and Kyrgyzstan was held virtually yesterday.
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Mongolian business owners glad to see lockdown measures ease in capital
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Weekly review of Parliament’s plenary sessions for January 4-8, 2021
On January 5, 2021, the first discussion to the amendments of the draft laws on National Naadam, Physical Culture and Sports, as well as the draft resolution of the State Great Hural on “Appointment of a member of the National Council of Mongolian National Public Radio and Television” were discussed at the Standing Committee on State Structures.
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Foreign travelers visiting Mongolia decreased by 89.5 percent
In 2020, 1 361.1 thousand passengers (double counting) had crossed the border of Mongolia, decreased by 4.8 million or 78.4% compared to the previous year.
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Blizzards expected despite slightly warmer temperatures
Snowfall and blizzards are expected in eastern parts of western aimags, central aimags, and some parts of eastern aimags today on January 12, in the northern region on January 13, in most parts of western aimags, and some parts of central, Gobi, and eastern aimags on January 14, and in southern parts of Gobi aimags on January 15.
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Exports decreased by 0.6 percent compared to previous year
In 2020, Mongolia traded with 146 countries from all over the world and the total trade turnover reached USD 12.9 billion, of which USD 7.6 billion were exports and USD 5.3 billion were imports.
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COVID-19: Ulaanbaatar reports 14 new cases
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases, 14 new cases of COVID-19 were detected in the country after performing PCR testing on 15,849 people nationwide within the past 24 hours.
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ACMS Field Research Fellowship 2021 open for applications
The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS), with funding support from the US State Department Educational and Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers, invites applications for the eighth year for the ACMS Field Research Fellowship Program.
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Governor-General of Australia to Pay State Visit Mongolia 1 day
B. Erkhembayar Wins Silver Medal at 16th Asian Shooting Championships 1 day
IFC to Explore Growth Potential of Mongolia’s Cashmere Sector 1 day
Mining Sector Requests Extension on New Royalty Calculation Method 1 day
Favorable Conditions Emerge for Cooperation with Polish Enterprises 1 day
PM Orders State Secretaries to Lead Anti-Corruption Drive 1 day
OBITUARY: In Memory of Mr. Besud Erdene Chuluunbat 1 day
Northeast Asian Countries Expand Regional Cooperation 2 days
Aandaa Erdenebileg: ‘My Vision Is to Stage a Ballet Gala in Mongolia with My International Colleagues’ 2 days
B. Khulan Wins Bronze at Judo Cadet World Championships 2025 2 days
Shooter E. Davaakhuu Wins Bronze at 16th Asian Championship 2 days
State to Conduct National Census of Mineral Licenses, Ownership, and Locations 2 days
UNICEF Training Prepares 30 Trainers to Strengthen Children’s Voices 2 days
Kyrgyz Enterprises Seek to Import Meat from Mongolia 2 days
Thermal, Water Plant Deal Signed with Chinese Partnership 2 days
China-Mongolia Expo 2025 Underway 2 days
Mongolia, South Korea to Open Joint Rare Metals Research Center 3 days
Chinese Group Introduces Model Industrial Complex Project 3 days
NEMA rescues 40 People Nationwide Last Week 3 days
PM Receives MWF’s Request to Cooperate in Mental Health Protection 3 days
President Khurelsukh Hails Efforts to Protect Mongolian Heritage Abroad 3 days
Mongolia, US Discuss Cooperation in Investment, Mining, Tourism, Space Exploration 4 days
Ulaanbaatar, Bucheon Share Views on Traffic Congestion, Disaster Risks 4 days
PM Reaffirms Transparency in Budget Approval 4 days
Mongolia to Increase Coal Supply to China 4 days
A. Baasansuren: 'Wool and Cashmere Art Creates Warm Ambience and Positive Energy at Home' 4 days
Mongolia, Uzbekistan Explore Cooperation in Supporting Women 4 days
Mongolian Women Entrepreneurs Awarded USD 1 Million in WEIDE Grant 4 days
PM Meets Ulaanbaatar District and Khoroo Governors 4 days
PM Zandanshatar Appreciates 30 Years of KOICA’s Cooperation 4 days
Women Entrepreneurs to Solve Shared Challenges 4 days
New Zealand House of Representatives Speaker to Visit Mongolia 4 days
AR Technology: Mother Language and Oral Tradition 4 days
Working Group Starts State Loss Compensation Process 5 days
Mongolia Wins 2nd, 3rd, 4th Places at Axe International Festival 5 days
Umnugobi: Forest Belt Becomes a Haven for Gobi Birds 5 days
Public-Private Partnership to Develop 40-Hectare Land 5 days
Mongolia and Indonesia to Closely Cooperate on High-Level Visits 5 days
Over 200 Handicraft Works Showcased at the 'Mongolian Khudrug and Handicrafts Festival' 5 days
World Women Entrepreneurs Forum 2025 Commences 5 days
Hundred Mongolian Youth Participate in “Inspiring the Youth” Event 5 days
Mongolia’s “The MongolZ” Team Wins Esports World Cup 2025 5 days
Mongolia-Venezuela to Cooperate in Mining, Tourism, and Education 5 days
Mongolia, Cambodia to Strengthen Bilateral Relations 5 days
Thirteen Teams Compete in the 'ABU Robocon 2025 Ulaanbaatar' International Tournament 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
IV International Congress of the Mongolian Society of Dermatologists Opens in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Deputy Chair of Mongolia–Singapore Parliamentary Group Meets Senior Minister of State Sim Ann of Singapore 5 days
Scholars Present Research on 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Liberation War 5 days
PM Expresses Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Laos 8 days
Maral-Erdene Claims Fourth Victory at the Tour of Mongolia 2025 8 days
Tourism Sector Between Mongolia and South Korea Highlighted for Rapid Growth 8 days
Mongolia-Singapore Cooperation to Advance 8 days
FIBA U16 Asia Cup to Be Held in Mongolia 8 days
FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 8 days
US Funding Continues for “Child Protection from Human Trafficking” Project 8 days
E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 9 days
Mining Week 2025 to Be Held in September 9 days
Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 9 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 9 days
The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway 9 days
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 9 days
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 10 days
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 10 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 10 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 10 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 10 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 10 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 10 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 10 days
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