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National Statistics Office to represent East Asia
The National Statistics Office of Mongolia (NSO) will represent East Asia from 2021 to 2022 in the Inter-Agency and Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goals Indicators.
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Foreign travelers visiting Mongolia decreased by 90.2 percent
The number of foreign passengers who have crossed the border of Mongolia in the first quarter of 2021 decreased by 37.1 thousand or 90.2% compared to the same period of the previous year.
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People aged above 60 being vaccinated from today
The Ministry of Health, National Gerontology Center, Capital City Health Department, WHO Representative Office in Mongolia, and Mongolian Red Cross Society are collaborating to involve rural citizens, who are stranded in the capital city, and elderly people aged 60 years and older with chronic diseases and who are in home care in the vaccination against COVID-19.
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704 new cases of COVID-19 reported, total reaches 15,718
According to the Ministry of Health, 704 people were detected with coronavirus after performing tests on 13,591 people in 23 laboratories nationwide in the past 24 hours.
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COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Mongolia paused for two weeks
The government of Mongolia has put the country under strict lockdown for 15 days between April 10 and April 25 with a view to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Australia, WHO work together to increase COVID-19 testing capacity in Mongolia
n April 9, Australia and the World Health Organization (WHO) signed a AUD 490,000 grant to assist the Government of Mongolia and WHO efforts in Mongolia to increase COVID-19 testing capacity. The funding will strengthen and expand PCR testing and diagnosis in Ulaanbaatar and key regional centers.
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Online workshop held on Participatory Epidemiology Approach in Mongolia
The World Vision Mongolia in partnership with the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry is implementing “Disaster Resilient Communities” project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to strengthen the livelihoods and resilience of communities through systematic efforts reducing the community’s exposure to shocks linked to disasters in Ulaanbaatar city and six other provinces.
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242 citizens brought home from Istanbul
A charter plane from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar landed at the Buyant-Ukhaa international airport on April 10 at 9:28 PM, bringing 242 citizens home. 
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831 new COVID-19 cases and two COVID-19-related deaths reported
831 new cases of COVID-19 have been detected after tests were performed at 23 laboratories nationwide in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health reports today at its daily press briefing. 
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689 new cases of COVID-19 detected
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 689  new cases of COVID-19 detected after tests performed in 23 laboratories nationwide in the past 24 hours. 
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Pavit Ramachandran: Digital transformation has been an inevitable trend and reform area in the post-pandemic recovery path
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the ADB-Mongolia partnership, we interviewed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Mongolia Pavit Ramachandran.
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COVID-19: 714 new cases detected in the past 24 hours
In Mongolia, 714 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the past 24 hours, reported at the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today.
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Ulaanbaatar Mayor meets IOM Programme Manager
Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar D.Sumiyabazar on April 8 had a meeting with Victor Lutenco, Programme Manager at International Organization for Migration (IOM).
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Some businesses, organizations allowed to work during strict lockdown until April 25
On April 8, the government of Mongolia made a decision to impose strict lockdown measures and enter into the Red Level – Level 4 from April 10 to 25 with a view to prevent from and contain spread of community transmission of COVID-19. 
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Vaccination inquiry made available on E-Mongolia
Citizens, entities, and organizations will be able to access information regarding vaccination from the E-Mongolia electronic platform.
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Mongolia, India to expand partnership in the cultural sector
On April 8, Minister of Culture Ch.Nomin received Ambassador of the Republic of India to Mongolia M.P.Singh to exchange views on partnership in the culture and arts sector.
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Citizens to each receive MNT 300 thousand under lockdown relief initiative
Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene announced after the Cabinet meeting that every citizen will receive a one-time grant of MNT 300 thousand as part of a lockdown relief initiative.
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Mongolia to reopen air borders from May 1
At its irregular meeting today, April 8, the Cabinet has decided to scale up the country’s coronavirus emergency regime level of current Orange Level up to Red Level or the all-out-readiness regime preparedness on April 10-25. 
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A 15-day strict lockdown to be imposed from Saturday
On April 8, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene introduced the Cabinet’s decision to impose strict lockdown measures or enter into the Red Level – Level 4 from April 10 to 25.
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AmCham Mongolia hosts MP Munkh-Orgil Tsend to discuss the revised draft of the Labor Code
The American Chamber of Commerce in Mongolia (AmCham Mongolia) held a “Virtual Roundtable on Developing Competitive Labor Market in Mongolia" on April 6th 2021.
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National Statistics Office to represent East Asia 4 hours
Stock Exchange weekly review /Apr 5-9/ 5 hours
Weekly review of parliamentary plenary sessions for April 5-9 5 hours
Foreign travelers visiting Mongolia decreased by 90.2 percent 6 hours
Parliament reviews MNT 10 trillion economy recovery, health protection plan implementation 6 hours
Mongolia’s U23 Women’s team leads world ranking 7 hours
Ambassador to Russia discusses bilateral relations with Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia 7 hours
Legislative framework enables to establish Children’s Fund 8 hours
People aged above 60 being vaccinated from today 8 hours
704 new cases of COVID-19 reported, total reaches 15,718 10 hours
COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Mongolia paused for two weeks 10 hours
Australia, WHO work together to increase COVID-19 testing capacity in Mongolia 10 hours
Project proposals to be funded from Culture and Arts Support Fund in 2021 received 10 hours
Online workshop held on Participatory Epidemiology Approach in Mongolia 10 hours
President gives address regarding Oyu Tolgoi issues to State Great Khural plenary session 10 hours
1300-year-old Stele of Tonyukuk the Wise 11 hours
242 citizens brought home from Istanbul 1 day
831 new COVID-19 cases and two COVID-19-related deaths reported 1 day
689 new cases of COVID-19 detected 2 days
Pavit Ramachandran: Digital transformation has been an inevitable trend and reform area in the post-pandemic recovery path 3 days
Dust and snow storms expected over the weekend 3 days
COVID-19: 714 new cases detected in the past 24 hours 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor meets IOM Programme Manager 3 days
Some businesses, organizations allowed to work during strict lockdown until April 25 3 days
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Citizens to each receive MNT 300 thousand under lockdown relief initiative 3 days
Ard Financial Group to invest in Bogd Bank 3 days
Vaccination inquiry made available on E-Mongolia 3 days
President asks Prime Minister to cooperate in providing MNT 1 million support to each household 3 days
Mongolia, India to expand partnership in the cultural sector 3 days
Citizens to each receive MNT 300 thousand under lockdown relief initiative 4 days
Mongolia to reopen air borders from May 1 4 days
A 15-day strict lockdown to be imposed from Saturday 4 days
Deputy Foreign Minister meets UAE Ambassador 4 days
Saeid Mollaei grabs bronze from Asia-Oceania Senior Championships 4 days
AmCham Mongolia hosts MP Munkh-Orgil Tsend to discuss the revised draft of the Labor Code 4 days
B.Buyandelger becomes World Jiu Jitsu Champion 4 days
All students involved in ‘1000 engineers’ program being employed 4 days
Mongolian Ambassador receives Secretary General of the International Transport Forum 4 days
Lao Ambassador assumes office 4 days
Sixth regular meeting of Financial Regulatory Commission held 4 days
PM holds phone conversation with Chinese Premier of State Council 4 days
Virtual training ‘Planting and caring for woody plants in Gobi Desert’ organized 4 days
554 new cases of COVID-19 detected 4 days
Production of prostheses, orthopedics and special needs equipment to be supported 5 days
Nogoonbaatar Eco Art Festival and ‘Switch Off Air Pollution’ project to collaborate 5 days
Construction of Tavantolgoi coal logistics center to start in Q2 2021 5 days
Vegetable warehouses to be built at seven locations 5 days
Minister of Environment N.Urtnasan holds virtual meeting with ADB Country Director Pavit Ramachandran 5 days
PPE kits provided for one-stop centers and shelters for violence victims 5 days
Internal migration to be halted temporarily from April 10 5 days
Agriculture Ministry and UN FAO cooperating to develop digital agriculture 5 days
‘Health Equity Champions’ competition announced among family, soum, village health centers 5 days
575 new cases of COVID-19 registered, total reaches 12,226 5 days
Financial Regulatory Commission present at ‘Green Finance’ webinar 5 days
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The 1300-year-old Stele of Tonyukuk the Wise 6 days
'ETT Bond' introduced to businesses 6 days
Mongolian fighter Z.Shinechagtga to face Y.Nakahara 6 days
Ministry of Agriculture, EU and UN FAO to continue to support employment creation in agriculture sector 6 days
Health Minister meets WHO Representative 6 days
MCC Mongolia Water Compact Starts 5-Year Timeline with Entry into Force 6 days
MoU signed for cooperation in health care with Cuba 6 days
414,382 people at least partially vaccinated for COVID-19 as rollout accelerates 6 days
Mongolia reaches record number of daily COVID-19 cases, 11,651 in total 6 days
“Mongolia becomes first Asian country to adopt law protecting human rights defenders” 6 days
Financial Regulatory Commission Chairman meets EBRD Resident Representative 6 days
German Sparkassenstiftung Mongolia donates minibus to support financial literacy project 6 days
Presidents of Mongolia and Russia hold telephone conversation 6 days
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376373 people in Mongolia at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19 7 days
L. Bolormaa: Globally a Woman-Owned Business definition is a key for gender-equality in business 7 days
BoM purchases 917 kg precious metals in March 7 days
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