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2021-01-21 00:18:07
First certificate of origin within Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement presented
Mongolia has joined the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement, becoming the 7th official member country. By joining the agreement, it becomes possible for domestic manufacturers to export a total of 10,667 types of products to the other six member countries, with 5-100 percent discount in taxes.
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Warmer temperatures expected this week
The weather is expected to be stable throughout the country, with warmer daytime temperatures.
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Defense Minister receives Hungarian Ambassador
On January 15, Minister of Defense G.Saikhanbayar received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Mongolia Dr. Borbala Anna Obrusánszky.
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Stock Exchange weekly review /Jan 11-15/
During the week of January 11, 2021 to January 15, 2021, MNT 3,122,293,581.30 worth of securities were traded through 5 trading sessions on the MSE.
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COVID-19: Ulaanbaatar reports 5 new cases
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on January 17, it was reported that 5 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing 15,300 people nationwide within the past 24 hours.
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Collection of the National Museum of Mongolia: The Marshal’s Silver Bowl
Silver bowls are decorated with various traditional patterns and unique features of local craftsmen from different regions of the country. In other words, information about the owner - their hometown, ethnicity, wealth, and social rank can be known from their bowl alone. 
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Bogd Khaan Palace Museum: Undur Gegeen Zanabazar’s Mantle
This mantle was presented to the First Bogd Undur Gegeen Zanabazar as a gift from Enkh-Amgalan Khaan (Kangxi Emperor) of the Qing Dynasty. Made by an unknown handicraftsman, the mantle tracing back to the 17th century is made with black fox fur, silk, pearls, and coral. 
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Collection of the National Museum of Mongolia: Altai Harp
In our series of highlight artifacts being kept at the National Museum of Mongolia, we are presenting the Altai harp. The artifact was discovered at a burial site during an excavation conducted by a team led by researchers of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences Ts.Turbat and D.Batsukh in Mankhan soum, Khovd aimag in 2008.
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Bogd Khaan Palace Museum: The Bogd Khaan’s stationery set
Tracing back to the early 20th century, this stationery set was made with light brown jade. Chinese craftsmanship is apparent in the set, with its seals having Chinese characters. 
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Two-year project launches on disaster resilience in rural communities
On January 12, the launch for a project on disaster resilience being implemented by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry and World Vision Mongolia with support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) took place.  
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Blizzards expected despite slightly warmer temperatures
Snowfall and blizzards are expected in eastern parts of western aimags, central aimags, and some parts of eastern aimags today on January 12, in the northern region on January 13, in most parts of western aimags, and some parts of central, Gobi, and eastern aimags on January 14, and in southern parts of Gobi aimags on January 15.
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Border crossing duration reduced for freight trains
Officials of Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC, the railway of Hohhot, and the Erlian station of PRC held a meeting, coming to the decision to focus on increasing the number of trains being exchanged at the Zamiin-Uud and Erlian stations, and reducing the duration required for trains to cross the border from 3 hours to 1 hour and 5 minutes.
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Stock Exchange weekly review /Jan 04-08/
During the week of January 04, 2021 to January 08, 2021, MNT 1,162,821,317.98 worth of securities were traded through 5 trading sessions on the MSE.
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Bogd Khaan Palace Museum: The Crowns of the Bogd Khaan and Queen Dondogdulam
This particular five-sided hat with a golden crown and a golden ochir at the top is referred to as the ‘Five-sided Black Fox Fur Crown’ as it was worn by the Bogd Khaan.
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Collection of the National Museum of Mongolia: The Most Ancient Musical Instrument Found from Mongolia
From the various musical instruments found from the territory of Mongolia, the one tracing back to the earliest point in history is currently being kept at the National Museum of Mongolia. 
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Speaker acquainted with implementation of one-time repayment of pension-secured loans
On January 7, Speaker G.Zandanshatar received Governor of the Bank of Mongolia B.Lkhagvasuren, and CEO of Erdenes Silver Resource T.Munkhbayar on the implementation of the law on a full and one-time repayment of all pension-secured loans. 
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Collection of the National Museum of Mongolia: The Oldest Kurgan Stelae discovered in Mongolia
The oldest kurgan stelae discovered so far in Mongolia is the stelae relating to the Chemurkek culture that was discovered from a site named Yagshiin khuduu in Bulgan soum, Khovd aimag.
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Deaths from stroke reduced by 1.4 times in capital city district during MongPEN project
On January 5, a virtual meeting took place to discuss the results of the MongPEN pilot project on introducing necessary package of assistance and services for improving NCD/cardiovascular disease management. 
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Bogd Khaan Palace Museum: The Silk Applique Temple
Mongolian silk applique was at the peak of its development during the period from the 19th century to the early 20th century. 
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Collection of the National Museum of Mongolia: The Tsatsal with the Twelve Zodiac Animals
In our series of highlight artifacts being kept at the National Museum of Mongolia, we are presenting a tsatsal (wooden spoon used for offerings) from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. 
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Deputy PM, Health Minister announce to resign following peaceful protest 3 hours
Agriculture Minister meets EBRD Head of Mongolia 7 hours
Ministry of Labor and Social Protection and ADB to cooperate in employment promotion 7 hours
AmCham Mongolia hosts Deputy PM Ya.Sodbaatar to discuss reopening the economy 7 hours
Cabinet backs draft bill on additional financing agreement on prevention of COVID-19 7 hours
D.Bayarkhuu: I am confident that Mongolia-U.S relations will make progress during the presidency of Joe Biden 8 hours
Donation of 30,000 face masks handed over 10 hours
COVID-19 cases in Ulaanbaatar on the rise as 32 reported today 10 hours
President sends official letter to Cabinet concerning delivery of Oyu Tolgoi-related documents 11 hours
'Book is' mini book re-published 11 hours
Deputy PM virtually meets with ADB Country Director 12 hours
PCR Lab for COVID-19 testing opens at First Central Hospital 1 day
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India to supply vaccines to Mongolia 1 day
First findings of MICS Plus presented 1 day
Mohammad Faisal Al-Mutairi: Transportation is the main problem in the expansion of Mongolia-Kuwait trade 1 day
First certificate of origin within Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement presented 1 day
India to supply vaccines to Mongolia 1 day
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Mongolia’s Stock Exchange celebrates 30th anniversary 1 day
Fodder aid delivered to aimags facing harsh winter conditions 1 day
Khankh soum hit again by earthquake last night 1 day
Latest COVID-19 Household Response Phone Survey results released 1 day
Individuals’ loans make up 50.6 percent of total outstanding loans 1 day
Mongolia’s Stock Exchange celebrates 30th anniversary 1 day
Securities traded at national stock market decreased by 66.6 percent in 2020 1 day
Mongolia ranked 101st at 2021 Military Strength Ranking 1 day
Infection cases of COVID-19 decreased by 35 percent compared to last week 1 day
Mongolia ranked 99th out of 189 countries in human development index 1 day
MNCCI organizes e-conference to intensify trade and business cooperation between Mongolia and China 1 day
‘Compilation of Academician Ch.Dalai’s Works’ nine-volume set published 2 days
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UNFPA and Rio Tinto Mongolia to establish four PCR labs in Mongolia 2 days
Warmer temperatures expected this week 2 days
Revised Law on Courts aims to ensure fair judicial system 2 days
Defense Minister receives Hungarian Ambassador 2 days
The Voice of Mongolia becomes Asia’s Best Music Programme 2 days
Governor D.Sumiyabazar receives Japanese Ambassador Kobayashi Hiroyuki 2 days
Mongolia-Hungary flight agreement needs to be renewed 2 days
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Yak herders in the mountains’ midst 2 days
Baruth/Mark town of Germany provides financial aid to Murun, Khuvsgul 2 days
Repeating earthquakes occurred in Khankh soum 2 days
Weekly review of Parliament plenary sessions for January 11-16, 2021 2 days
Two charter flights scheduled to South Korea this month 2 days
Trade of some types of goods re-opens from today 2 days
UNFPA and Rio Tinto Mongolia to establish four PCR labs in Mongolia 2 days
EU-funded project launches to protect vulnerable population from COVID-19 2 days
Total cases of COVID-19 stands at 1526 2 days
Stock Exchange weekly review /Jan 11-15/ 3 days
Minister of Construction met with officials from US Embassy, MCC 3 days
COVID-19: 21 new cases detected 3 days
164 Mongolian nationals arrive on charter flight from Seoul 3 days
COVID-19: Ulaanbaatar reports 5 new cases 4 days
Collection of the National Museum of Mongolia: The Marshal’s Silver Bowl 5 days
MoU signed to develop SMEs, start-ups and cooperatives 5 days
Mongolia-Hungary Joint Economic Commission convenes 5 days
Multi-day camel trekking reality show airs 5 days
University and college students to learn Mongolian script from upcoming academic year 5 days
Charter flight brings National judo team from Qatar 5 days
Foreign Minister meets UN Resident Coordinator 5 days
Antibody test kit developed by Mongolian scholars ready for introduction 5 days
Deficit of equilibrated balance reaches MNT4.5 trillion 5 days
COVID-19: Locally acquired cases stand at 990 5 days
Coal briquettes and face mask production increased by 2.7-13.3 times in 2020 6 days
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Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary: "Economic benefits of Oyu Tolgoi to Mongolia must increase" 6 days
Bogd Khaan Palace Museum: Undur Gegeen Zanabazar’s Mantle 6 days
Promoting Mongolian livestock products on European and Swiss markets 6 days
U.S. provides additional MNT 8.5 billion to advance sustainable, inclusive economic growth in Mongolia 6 days
Opening bell ceremony held for first asset-backed securities 6 days
Khuvsgul aimag's reindeer population stands at 3,127 6 days
Artifacts dating back to the Stone and Bronze Age discovered 6 days
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Student loan becomes available to students of private universities and colleges 6 days
Saiga population in Khomyn Tal surpasses 100 6 days
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