Collection of the National Museum of Mongolia: 13th century belt accessories
In our series of highlight artifacts being kept at the National Museum of Mongolia, we are presenting belt accessories that trace back to the 13th century.
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Hay and fodder to be delivered to five aimags in severe wintering condition
According to the National Agency of Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry (MFALI), the wintering condition has worsened in Gobi-Altai, Umnugobi, Dundgobi, Uvurkhangai and Bayankhongor aimags. In considering the situations, the MFALI has decided to deliver hay and fodder to herders of these aimags within this month.
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Projects to receive emergency funding selected
With generous support from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada, the Asia Foundation’s Women’s Economic Empowerment Project in Mongolia in cooperation with the National Committee on Gender Equality has announced to provide emergency funding to civil society organizations (CSOs) supporting women during COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Ambassador to Russia meets IIB Management Board Chairperson
Ambassador Extrordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Russian Federation D.Davaa met with Chairperson of the Management Board of International Investment Bank (IIB) Nikolay Kosov during his visit to the bank on January 4.
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Blizzard warning issued for most parts of the country
The National Agency of Meteorology and Environment has issued a warning for blizzards in the eastern parts of western aimags, and in most parts of central and eastern aimags today on January 5, and in the eastern region tomorrow on January 6. 
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Surveillance testing involves over 10 thousand residents
In the past 24 hours, 10,946 people were involved in coronavirus surveillance testing in the capital city.261 doctors and health professionals worked in 17 monitoring teams at 25 testing centers.
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Mongolia ranked 41st with budget transparency score
According to an open budget survey (OBS) conducted by the International Budget Partnership, Mongolia ranked 41st out of 117 countries with transparency score of 56. 
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COVID-19 cases in the capital city reach 491
At today’s daily briefing of the Ministry of Health on the latest update on the COVID-19 situation in Mongolia, A.Ambaselmaa, a Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD), has reported that the coronavirus was detected in 22 people, all in Ulaanbaatar city, after testing 11,581 people nationwide within the past 24 hours. 
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Simple solutions campaign starts to call ger district residents to insulate their houses with materials at hand
Within the framework of the “Switch Off Air Pollution” project, the Simple solutions campaign has been officially launched in Sukhbaatar and Songinokhairkhan districts with a call to insulate your house with the materials at hand.  The aim of the campaign is to encourage the target group households to insulate their houses through low-cost simple solutions, and to spread word of mouth about the importance of insulation among the general public.  
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Two people to be awarded with Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has announced individuals and groups who will receive Foreign Minister’s Commendations for FY 2020.
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Strict lockdown extended for four days
At its irregular meeting today, the Cabinet decided to extend the strict lockdown in Ulaanbaatar city for four days staring from 6AM, January 6, reported the Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Emergency Commission Ya. Sodbaatar.
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Tsagaan Sar- Lunar New Year not to be celebrated
At its irregular meeting convened on January 4, the Cabinet made a decision not to celebrate the Tsagaan Sar - Mongolian Lunar New Year in conjunction with the pandemic situation.
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Memorandum established between Education Ministries of Mongolia and Russia
On January 1, Deputy Minister of Education and Science G.Ganbayar and Deputy Minister of Education of the Russian Federation Dmitry Glushko signed a Memorandum on cooperation in secondary education between the Ministry of Education and Science of Mongolia and the Ministry of Enlightenment of Russia in a virtual meeting. 
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Baganuur company to extract 4 million tons of coal this year
Baganuur JSC plans to strip 17.3 mln/m3 of soil and mine and sell 4 million tons of coal in 2021.
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Meat reserve being prepared from eastern aimags
Preparation of 12.5 thousand tons of meat reserve is ongoing for the spring needs of the capital city population, for which sixteen companies have established a contract with the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry. 
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Bogd Khaan Palace Museum: From the Bogd Khaan’s snuff bottle collection
Some historical sources state that the Bogd Khaan had a collection of over 800 snuff bottles. From the collection, the ones being kept at the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum were made from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. 
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Late social security payment penalties canceled
At its plenary session on December 31, 2020, the Parliament approved a bill to exempt around 10 thousand enterprises from late payment penalties.
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VR creation of Karakorum made publicly available
Professors and students of the National University of Mongolia have created the city of Karakorum in VR (virtual reality) using modern advanced technology.
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Mongolian visa to be issued online and at border checkpoint
Amendment to the Law on the Legal Status of Foreign Nationals will come into effect from June 1, 2021.
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Water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities upgraded in Gobi-Altai aimag
In 2020, the United Nations Children’s Fund abd the Korea International Cooperation Agency provided MNT 1 billion assistance to Gobi-Altai aimag. 
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Governor-General of Australia to Pay State Visit Mongolia 18 hours
B. Erkhembayar Wins Silver Medal at 16th Asian Shooting Championships 18 hours
IFC to Explore Growth Potential of Mongolia’s Cashmere Sector 21 hours
Mining Sector Requests Extension on New Royalty Calculation Method 21 hours
Favorable Conditions Emerge for Cooperation with Polish Enterprises 21 hours
PM Orders State Secretaries to Lead Anti-Corruption Drive 21 hours
OBITUARY: In Memory of Mr. Besud Erdene Chuluunbat 21 hours
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UNICEF Training Prepares 30 Trainers to Strengthen Children’s Voices 1 day
Kyrgyz Enterprises Seek to Import Meat from Mongolia 2 days
Thermal, Water Plant Deal Signed with Chinese Partnership 2 days
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PM Receives MWF’s Request to Cooperate in Mental Health Protection 3 days
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Women Entrepreneurs to Solve Shared Challenges 4 days
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AR Technology: Mother Language and Oral Tradition 4 days
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Public-Private Partnership to Develop 40-Hectare Land 5 days
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World Women Entrepreneurs Forum 2025 Commences 5 days
Hundred Mongolian Youth Participate in “Inspiring the Youth” Event 5 days
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Mongolia, Cambodia to Strengthen Bilateral Relations 5 days
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IV International Congress of the Mongolian Society of Dermatologists Opens in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
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Scholars Present Research on 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Liberation War 5 days
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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
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Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 10 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 10 days
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