Ice Climbers depart for China
Mongolian National Climbing Federation (MNCF) team departed for China today, on January 2 to compete in the first series of UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup 2020.
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VAT refunds worth MNT 139 billion to be distributed
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ This year, more than 900 thousand citizens will be receiving Value-Added Tax (VAT) refunds worth MNT 139 billion for their purchases made in 2019. 
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Best Artworks of 2019 on display
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. An exhibition displaying the best artworks of 2019 is being held at the Art Gallery of Union of Mongolian Artists in Ulaanbaatar city. 
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Commercial banks told to halt lending for pensioners
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. In his New Year’s Eve address on television, President of Mongolia announced that a decision made by the members of the National Security Council on a full and one-time repayment of all pension loans by means of boosting the economic activities of the Salkhit silver mine, with the purpose of relieving the elders who dedicated their lives for the development and prosperity of Mongolia of their debt pressure.
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Each coal seam of Tavantolgoi deposit contains methane gas
During the exploration, it is detected that each coal seam of Tavantolgoi deposit contains methane gas and the project implementers are working on defining its reserves.  
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National flight capacity to increase by over 40 percent
Direct flights between the cities of Ulaanbaatar and Istanbul have begun to be conducted by Turkish airlines from January 1, 2020.
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State Secretary of Education Ministry visits Magic Mongolia – 2 center
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Secretary of State of Ministry of Education, Science and Sports B.Bayarsaikhan visited the ‘Magic Mongolia-2’ project’s Child Protection and Development Center located in far western district of Ulaanbaatar city. 
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B.Munguntuul successfully participates in international competition in Russia
Grandmaster B.Munguntuul competed in the King Salman World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship held in Moscow, Russia on December 25-31. 
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CO detectors to be installed within January 10
According to a Government decision to distribute carbon monoxide detectors to 220.000 households living in ger area, officials reported that they will receive the first 50.000 CO detectors at the end of 2019.
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National minimum wage rises to MNT 420 thousand
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Upon a 2018 resolution of Tripartite National Commission for Labor and Social Concession, minimum wage is set at MNT 420 thousand starting January 1, 2020. The minimum wage growth makes the minimum amount of social insurance premium MNT 60.900. 
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Cold to ease in most parts of the country this week
The weather is expected to stay consistent, with the cold slightly easing in most parts of the country in recent days. 
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Citizens to have online access to health insurance
The operations of the General Authority for Health Insurance, and Health Insurance Fund completed the transition to online platform as a part of the step-by-step measures to comprehensively bring the health sector online in 2019. 
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Disabled people to be exempted from income tax
According to a pack of Law on Tax, which was adopted in 2019 within the Government objective ‘Tax reform’, citizens will benefit from various types of preference and support starting from January 1, 2020.  It includes:
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Mongolian chess players competing in Moscow
World Rapid and Blitz Chess tournament is taking place at Lujniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia on December 25-30 under the auspices of King Salman of Saudi Arabia.
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Foreign exchange reserve reaches USD 4 billion
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolian foreign exchange reserve reached USD 4 billion, according to the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) which has increased by USD 600 million compared with the same period of the previous year.
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Equipment provided to the family health centers
Some family health centers in the capital have been provided essential equipment to improve primary health care.
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Diabetes prevention center opens
The Governor’s Office of Khan-Uul district and the Health Center opened a new diabetes prevention center for the residents of the district on December 30, 2019.
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Volunteers for ‘Mongol Olle’ project working in Mongolia
A volunteering team of 16 people from the Republic of Korea has arrived in Mongolia to support ‘Mongol Olle’ project, which aims to develop Olle standard hiking trails.
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Pension of 21.2 thousand people increased by MNT 50 thousand each
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Government’s decision dated December 30, 2019, to increase pension around 21.2 thousand people by MNT 50 thousand takes effect today, January 1, 2020. 
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One million children to receive monthly Child Allowance
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A parliamentary resolution made on November 28, 2019 to grant monthly Child Money allowance to all children, whose parents and caregivers applied for the allowance, comes into force today, January 1, 2020. 
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Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 10 hours
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 10 hours
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 11 hours
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 13 hours
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 13 hours
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 15 hours
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 16 hours
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 16 hours
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 16 hours
Mongolian Students to Participate in “Seeds for the Future 2025” International Program 18 hours
450 Teachers Participate in Mentor Teacher Training 1 day
Dambadarjaa Subcenter Heating Plant to Be Commissioned in 2026 1 day
Darkhan Metallurgical Plant Reports Profit of MNT 36.7 Billion in First Half of 2025 1 day
Mongolia and Finland to Strengthen Cooperation within UN and Other International Organizations 1 day
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P. Baigalmaa: "Undur Gegeen Zanabazar's White Tara is not a Mere Sculpture, but a Living and Breathing Artistic Figure" 5 days
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People’s Artist E. Amartuvshin Ranked World’s Top Opera Baritone 5 days
Research Launched to Determine Habitat Range of Snow Leopard 6 days
Fifth Mongolia-China Expo to Be Held Late August in Hohhot 6 days
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Mongolia and the Republic of Türkiye to Expand Historical and Cultural Cooperation 7 days
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Over 180 Countries Participate in the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 7 days
Prime Minister Reviews Progress at Kharkhorum Redevelopment Site 7 days
Mongolia Wins Bronze in 8th Asian Junior Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 7 days
39 Mongolian Students to Study in Germany Under “President's Scholar - 2100” Program 7 days
Lun Soum Agroforestry Project Experiments with Korean Vegetable Seedlings 7 days
SOAP II Project Makes Progress in Darkhan-Uul Province 7 days
Greenhouse Propagation Technology for Coniferous Trees Under Testing 7 days
Monument of Late People’s Artist G. Tumendemberel Erected in Ulaangom 7 days
Over 3,900 Mongolian Citizens Working in Japan 7 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Colombia Presents Letter of Credence 7 days
Ulaanbaatar and Beijing to Cooperate on Reducing Traffic Congestion 8 days
First International Jeonju-Murun Flight Operated 8 days
Speaker of Parliament D. Amarbayasgalan to Attend the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 8 days
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Uvs Aimag Awarded Order of Sukhbaatar on 100th Anniversary 8 days
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Mongolia–Japan International Business Innovation Forum to Be Held on August 18 8 days
Bus Rapid Transit Project to Accelerate Traffic by 10-20 Percent 8 days
Mongolia’s Pavilion at Osaka-Kansai Expo Draws 2.2 Million Visitors 9 days
President of Mongolia Partially Vetoes Parliamentary Resolution on the Implementation of “Gold-3” National Campaign 9 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze at International Biology Olympiad 9 days
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