Education
Science engagers to gather for Falling Walls ENGAGEx Ulaanbaatar event
The Falling Walls ENGAGEx Ulaanbaatar international event on 'The Future of Learning' for science engager and outreach projects will take place on Friday 7 May, 2021 via Zoom. 
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Mongolia records 1,328 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths
Daily COVID-19 press briefing dated April 22 by the Ministry of Health reported that 1,328 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours after more than 10,000 tests were carried out at PCR laboratories across the country. 
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Ministry of Health receives 10,000 PCR test kits for detection of coronavirus in saliva sample
 A new PCR test kit that detects antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in a saliva sample, has been registered in state registration on March 25 by the Center for Clinical Molecular Diagnosis of Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences.
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Ambassadorial meeting of landlocked developing countries held
Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, Ambassador L.Purevsuren organized the Ambassadorial meeting of landlocked developing countries in Geneva on April 19.
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Mongolia ranked 68th in World Press Freedom Index
Mongolia has been ranked 68th out of 180 countries in 2021 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders.
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1,169 new COVID-19 cases and five COVID-19-related deaths recorded
 1,169 people were tested positive for coronavirus after tests were carried out at 23 laboratories nationwide in the past 24 hours.
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Simple insulation solutions keep families warm and reduce air pollution
“Even though it was very cold inside the house in the past winters, we did not insulate it due to limited financial and human resources. As a result of learning [from the Simple Solution Campaign] I can now insulate my own house with simple and affordable solutions,” said Ankhbayar B., a resident of the 16th Khoroo of Sukhbaatar District.
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Mongolia, Thailand express readiness to intensify implementation of cultural agreement
Minister of Culture Ch.Nomin held a virtual meeting with her Thailand counterpart.
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Livestock birthing at 46 percent
As of April 16, 11.1 million dams (46.1 percent of total 24 million) have delivered offspring, reports the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry.
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National Civil Aviation Center joins Airports Council International
The National Civil Aviation Center (NCAC) along with its 19 affiliated airports became a member of Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific Region. 
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International flights scheduled for next month
At its regular meeting convened on March 10, the Cabinet tasked corresponding officials to ensure preparations to open air border from May 1.
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COVID-19 cases rise by 1,311 in the last 24 hours
At 11 a.m., today, the Ministry of Health provided updates on coronavirus situation in Mongolia.
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Mongolia to receive boost in increasing gender equality in decision-making levels
Gender equality is a fundamental human right and the advancement of gender equality is one of the critical development and policy objectives for Mongolia. While Mongolia has made steady progress towards improving gender equality in the past, there are still number of challenges and barriers for women to have an equal representation and participation in social, professional, and political spheres.
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New platform helps Mongolian youth find opportunities for volunteering
 Mongolia is a country of young people. Young people aged 15-34 comprise Mongolia’s largest demographic and more than one-third of the population. Under the financial support of the European Union and the Canada fund, Caritas Czech Republic has been working on youth development and empowerment in Mongolia. Within the framework of the “All for YOUth, YOUth for all” project, http://ivolunteer.mn/ platform has just been revived and relaunched in order to enhance volunteerism among young people. 
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India to provide 15 quotas of full scholarship to Mongolian defense ministry
The 10th Joint Working Group Meeting between Defense Ministries of Mongolia and India held virtually on April 16.
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Mongolia starts using COVID-19 exposure notification - iOS, Android tracking feature
The State Emergency Commission of Mongolia launched the ‘COVID-19 Ersdel’ system, on April 19, Monday. 
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Mongolia sees single-day spike of 889 coronavrius cases, death toll reaches 49
Today’s daily COVID-19 press briefing by the Ministry of Health reported that 889 new coronavirus cases were detected in the past 24 hours after a total of 12,384 tests were carried out at 23 PCR laboratories nationwide. 
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First meeting of Coordination committee of EU ‘Budget Support for employment reform in Mongolia’
In the framework of the Financing Agreement signed by The Government of Mongolia with the European Union on the “Budget Support Employment reform in Mongolia, the first Coordination Committee meeting has been organized by the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Labour and Social Protection for an online meeting.
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COVID-19: 1,340 new cases detected
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on April 18, it was reported that 1,340 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing about 12 thousand people nationwide within the past 24 hours. 
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Medicine bag
Mongolians have been using traditional medicine for centuries to adapt to the country’s harsh climate. Mongolia's first traditional medicine school, ‘Manba Datsan’, was founded in the late 17th century by Lama Gegeen Luvsandanzanjaltsan.
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Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 1 hour
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 2 hours
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 4 hours
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 4 hours
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 7 hours
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 7 hours
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 8 hours
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 8 hours
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 8 hours
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 8 hours
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 9 hours
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 1 day
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 1 day
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 1 day
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 1 day
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 1 day
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 1 day
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 1 day
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 1 day
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 1 day
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 1 day
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 1 day
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 2 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 3 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 3 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 3 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 3 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 3 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 3 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 3 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 3 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 3 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 4 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 4 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 4 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 4 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 4 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 4 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 4 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 4 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 4 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 7 days
Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the Sustainability Dialogue 2025 7 days
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 7 days
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 7 days
Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project in Progress 7 days
President of Mongolia and the 8th UN Secretary-General Plant Trees in Peacekeepers' Grove 7 days
Ulemj Damiran: Countries are Focusing on Energy System Security 7 days
Muralee Thummarukudy: Mongolia Hosting COP17 Will Be a Turning Point for Global Rangeland Action 7 days
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mutual Understanding and Cooperation are Crucial for Mitigating Climate Change 7 days
Second Phase of the IFC Green Finance Market Development Project Launches 7 days
Mongolia Secures the Right to Host the Asian Individual Chess Championships in 2026 7 days
Environmental and Social Impact of Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Under Assessment 7 days
“Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” International Forum Commences 7 days
Mongolian Tourism Companies Participating in KOFTA 2025 Under the “Go Mongolia” National Brand 7 days
Awards Presented to the Winners of the “S. Dashdoorov” Academic Research Competition 7 days
The 10th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security Commences 8 days
Mongolia Maritime Administration and Korea Shipowners' Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding 8 days
Mongolia Hosts Regional Conference of International Association of Prosecutors 8 days
Astana International Forum-2025 Brings Together Public and Private Sector Leaders from Over 70 Countries 8 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 8 days
Mongolian and South Korean Artists to Perform “Madama Butterfly” in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the General Law on Taxation to Be Submitted to Parliament 8 days
Project Selection to Focus on Reducing Untreatable Diseases in Mongolia 8 days
Revised Draft Law on Value Added Tax to Be Submitted to Parliament 9 days
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