Oyu Tolgoi announces performance results for third quarter 2020
On November 20, today, Oyu Tolgoi, Mongolia's largest copper and gold mining company, released the latest edition of its performance scorecard, highlighting key performance metrics for the third quarter of 2020, and provided an update on underground development, and its continued prevention measures on COVID-19.
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Food parcels being provided to vulnerable amid COVID-19
With a view to reduce negative impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable groups in Mongolia, Mongolian Red Cross Society today started delivering food parcels to families at risk of food poverty.
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36 PCR laboratories responding to COVID-19 nationwide
As reported by the Ministry of Health, there are a total of 36 PCR laboratories operating nationwide and more than 10 of them are installed at state hospitals. 
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Total confirmed local transmission of COVID-19 in the country reaches 120
Citizens are urged to stay home and only leave home if necessary, which includes collecting groceries or if they are in need of medical assistance.
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President Battulga sends letter to his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier
President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga wrote a letter to President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier in sought for support for COVID-19 vaccine procurement.
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Mongolia congratulates International IDEA on 25th anniversary
A virtual conference under the theme ‘Democracy Now and Next’ on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is taking place between November 12-20, 2020. 
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Germany to provide EUR 22 million for Mongolia's sustainable economic development, biodiversity
Mongolia and Germany will remain committed to continue their development cooperation in alternative fields of common interests, such as in the promotion of the civil society and the private sector, even though the official development cooperation between the two countries will phase out in the upcoming years. 
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Toson Khulstai National Park becomes UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Toson Khulstai National Park stretching across Bayan-Ovoo and Norovlin soums of Khentii aimag and Khulunbuir and Tsagaan-Ovoo soums of Dornod aimag has been added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR), coordinated under the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme of the United Nations United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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Foreign Minister holds phone call with Spanish counterpart
On November 19, Minister of Foreign Affairs N.Enkhtaivan had a phone conversation with Arancha Gonzalez, Minister of Foreign Affairs, EU and Cooperation of Spain, discussing some issues regarding bilateral and multilateral cooperation and response to COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mongolian journalist shortlisted for Transparency International Anti-Corruption Award 2020
Transparency International has announced the shortlisted candidates for the 2020 Anti-Corruption Award. The four shortlisted candidates, including Mongolian journalist Bolortuya Chuluunbaatar, were selected from 228 nominated individuals and institutions. More than 400 nominations were received, mostly from members of the public, and Transparency International chapters.
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COVID-19: Local transmission cases reach 120, total 555
Today, Mongolia has reported 37 new cases of COVID-19 after testing 3625 samples at laboratories nationwide since 5 pm yesterday, November 19.
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COVID-19: 13 new cases detected, total reaches 518
At the press briefing of the Ministry of Health held at 5 PM, Head of the Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa reported that 53 people have tested for COVID-19 since 11 AM today and 13 of them tested positive, taking the total number of local transmission cases to 85.
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Finance Minister: Mongolia has applied to purchase COVID-19 vaccine
Following the cabinet meeting held on November 18, Minister of Finance Ch.Khurelbaatar delivered a media presentation on the spending report of foreign loans and assistance received by the government.
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World Toilet Day 2020: “Sustainable Sanitation and Climate Change”
Today is World Toilet Day. 
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900 thousand tons of livestock fodder prepared by herders
This year, herders have prepared a total of 1 million tons of hay and 900,000 tons of fodder for livestock animals, with an increased amount of straw feeding, green fodder, hand made fodder, silage and salt natural feeding than planned, reports the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry. Moreover, 20,000 tons of green fodder were made at fodder processing factories. 
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COVID-19: 31 new cases detected, total reaches 505
31 new COVID-19 cases detected in Mongolia after 1390 tests carried out yesterday in two laboratories of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) and laboratories in National Center for Zoonotic Diseases, Dornod, Selenge and Darkhan-Uul aimags.
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S.Badral: We have a goal to create artificial intelligent robot
 In the age of information technology, software developers around the world are actively seeking to create the perfect artificial intelligence. In foreign countries, artificial intelligence waiters and even taxis have been invented and successfully tested. Mongolians should not lag behind but keep up with this technological advancement. “Chimege Systems” LLC introduced its “Chimege Writer” system on October 22, which is able to convert human speech to text and text to human speech with the help of artificial intelligence.
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Asian media community discusses opportunities and challenges the Mongolian media faces in Steppe-ing forward
Disinformation, changing media landscapes, and the COVID-19 pandemic has undermined the very fabric of the news industry across Asia. 
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Tujiin Nars saved from extinction
Where there were only a few pines left in the sandy soiled land more than a decade ago, there is now a pine forest. In the future, it will keep growing and continue to play an important role in Mongolia's natural ecosystem. Tujiin Nars, a pine forest, is a state protected area located in Shaamar and Altanbulag soums of Selenge aimag. 
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Government presents 23 measures to be taken amid COVID-19 pandemic
At today’s regular meeting of the Cabinet, a resolution with 23 measures to be taken in prevention of COVID-19 pandemic was approved and Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh presented the measures reflected in the resolution as follows:
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Northeast Asian Countries Expand Regional Cooperation 6 hours
Aandaa Erdenebileg: ‘My Vision Is to Stage a Ballet Gala in Mongolia with My International Colleagues’ 7 hours
B. Khulan Wins Bronze at Judo Cadet World Championships 2025 12 hours
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State to Conduct National Census of Mineral Licenses, Ownership, and Locations 13 hours
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Thermal, Water Plant Deal Signed with Chinese Partnership 15 hours
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IV International Congress of the Mongolian Society of Dermatologists Opens in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
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Scholars Present Research on 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Liberation War 4 days
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FEALAC: “Ulaanbaatar Declaration” Draft Finalized 7 days
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E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 7 days
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Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 7 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 7 days
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Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 8 days
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Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 8 days
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 8 days
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 8 days
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 8 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 8 days
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 8 days
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 8 days
Official COP17 Logo Approved 8 days
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 9 days
FEALAC and Mongolia 9 days
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 9 days
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