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2021-09-20 17:00:32
Director Bat-Amgalan Lkhagvajav wins award from Locarno Film Festival
Film director Bat-Amgalan Lkhagvajav has won the Moulin d'Andé -CECI Award from the Locarno Film Festival for his short film, ‘Sleepless’. The 74th edition of the international film festival is taking place in Locarno, Switzerland from August 4 to 14. 
38 days
427 thousand citizens involved in early-detection checkups in 2020
At a regular meeting of the Cabinet on August 11, the Minister of Health was charged with conducting a study on having public and private health institutions carry out works to involve the population in medical checkups as a precautionary measure as well as to diagnose various illnesses and diseases early on. 
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B.Turmunkh: I illustrated 60 pieces for the updated version of ‘The Secret History of Mongols’
We held an interview with illustrator of ‘Jangar’ editorial at ‘Monsudar’ publishing house B.Turmunkh. ‘Jangar’ editorial began to implement a project on ancient literature several years ago, publishing adapted versions of major literary works such as ‘The Secret History of Mongols’, ‘The Thousand and One Nights’, and ‘Geser’ for younger readers in addition with illustrations. 
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Administration in charge of construction projects in New Zuunmod and Maidar cities established
At its regular meeting today on August 11, the Cabinet made the decision to establish an administration in charge of construction projects at Khushig Valley, reports Minister of Construction and Urban Development B.Munkhbaatar. 
40 days
Regulations updated for issuance of Mongolian visa
The Government of Mongolia approved the updated regulations for the issuance of Mongolian visa, which will be in effect from August 16.
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Request put forth to accelerate import of oil refinery equipment
On August 10, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan held a meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of India to Mongolia M.P.Singh to discuss putting the oil refinery into operation on time. 
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Complex with highest number of human shaped stone sculptures in Central Asia
Over 80 km to the west of the capital city–near the Khustai Mountains in Altanbulag soum, Tuv aimag, there lies the ‘Ungut’ memorial complex with some 30 human shaped stone sculptures.
40 days
Tests being carried out on water samples from Khuvsgul Lake
A working group in charge of conducting ecological risk assessment at Khuvsgul Lake worked at Khatgal, Khuvsgul aimag on August 7.
41 days
Quality control tests being carried out for immunoglobulin at Biopreparation Production Plant
The Biopreparation Production Plant of the National Center for Public Health has begun to manufacture immunoglobulin and carry out tests for quality control. Immunoglobulin is commonly used for the prevention and treatment of viral and bacterial illnesses.
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Stock Exchange weekly review /Aug 2-6/
During the week of August 2, 2021 to August 6, 2021, MNT 50,224,585,771.21 worth of securities were traded through 5 trading sessions on the MSE.
42 days
Officials discuss restoring scheduled flights between Mongolia and South Korea
Per the air communications agreement between the Governments of Mongolia and the Republic of Korea, Mongolia-Korea air services consultations took place in Seoul, South Korea on August 2-3.
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Ts.Byambajav finishes 55th at men’s Olympic marathon
On the final day of the Tokyo Olympics on August 8, the men’s marathon kicked off at 7 am. Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya finished first in the marathon with a time of 2 hours 8 minutes and 38 seconds, defending his Olympic marathon title. 
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Marathon runner B.Munkhzaya finishes 45th in Olympic marathon
IM B.Munkhzaya successfully completed the marathon and finished 45th, running a seasonal best of 2 hours 37 minutes and 8 seconds. 
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Siberian wildfire smoke causes PM levels to rise in some parts of Mongolia
Due to winds blowing from the north, clouds of smoke from the Siberian wildfires in Russia reached the central and eastern regions of Mongolia on August 4. Despite clearing out the next day, the wildfire smoke has entered the territory of Mongolia once again on August 7.
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COVID-19: 1,463 new cases, six deaths reported
On August 8, 1,463 new cases have been detected after conducting tests nationwide within the past 24 hours, reported the Ministry of Health. 
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COVID-19: 972 new cases, five deaths reported
On August 7, 972 new cases have been detected after conducting tests nationwide within the past 24 hours, reported the Ministry of Health. 
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B.Bolortuya claims Mongolia’s 4th medal at Tokyo Olympics
On August 6, IM B.Bolortuya was matched against Joseph Emilliene Essombe Tiako of Cameroon for the bronze medal in the women’s 53 kg weight class. 
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Presidential decree to be issued on recognition of students’ achievements at international olympiads
On August 3, President of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh received representatives of the Mongolian team of students that have won medals from international olympiads to congratulate them.
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Wrestler B.Khongorzul finishes 5th at Tokyo Olympics
At the bronze medal match that took place for the women’s 57 kg weight class on August 5, B.Khongorzul was defeated by 2016 Olympic champion, U.S. wrestler Helen Maroulis. 
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Two more Mongolian wrestlers advance to next stages at Tokyo Olympics
Today, on August 5, freestyle wrestling matches are taking place for the men’s 74 kg and 125 kg weight classes and the women’s 53 kg and 62 kg weight classes at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Speaker of the Parliament delivers speech at the Asia-Pacific Research Center of Stanford University 41 minutes
Speaker meets the Asia Foundation President 44 minutes
COVID-19: 2,851 new cases, 11 deaths reported 3 hours
Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene: The government will continue to keep its policy on health protection and economic recovery 3 hours
Ambassador to Italy meets Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs of Italy 6 hours
American Corner opens in Darkhan 6 hours
Uvs Lake Depression becomes Transboundary Biosphere Reserve 8 hours
COVID-19: 2,777 new cases, 12 deaths reported 1 day
2,893 new cases of COVID-19 reported 2 days
Central bank decides to maintain policy rate at 6 percent 3 days
COVID-19: 2,796 new cases, nine deaths reported 3 days
EBRD and EU support better waste management in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
President holds online meeting with UNICEF Executive Director 3 days
President U.Khurelsukh to take part in the 76th session of the UN General Assembly 3 days
Diagnostic equipment presented to general hospital of Khentii aimag 3 days
Attention to be paid on accelerating flow of goods through Mongolia-China border checkpoints 3 days
Joint meeting held between authorities of Agriculture and Foreign Ministries 3 days
Cultural events to be organized in Havana 3 days
Special machines 2021 Exhibition to be held in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Public universities and colleges to be developed as academic-research-industrial complexes 4 days
Working group set up to protect foreign investors’ interests 4 days
COVID-19: 3,234 new cases, eight deaths reported 4 days
Ambassador Ts.Jambaldorj meets Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament 4 days
Book Festival to take place at Sukhbaatar Square this week 4 days
Speaker participates in virtual meeting on International Day of Democracy 4 days
Minister of Defense receives Ambassador of Canada 4 days
Deputy PM works at Altanbulag free trade zone 4 days
Translator D.Boldbaatar awarded ‘Special Book Award of China’ 4 days
Military Unit No. 015 named after Colonel O.Serdar 4 days
Cabinet meeting in brief 4 days
Art exhibition being organized in Gaziantep 5 days
Administration of third dose to be accelerated 5 days
President grants credentials to newly appointed ambassadors 5 days
French senators visit National Cancer Center of Mongolia 5 days
Speaker meets French senators 5 days
Request put forth to increase number of graduate students to be involved in French scholarship program 5 days
‘Night Museum’ event to be held on September 15-16 5 days
ADB to continue supporting sustainable tourism in eastern Mongolia 5 days
Deputy Foreign Minister meets UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Mongolia 5 days
New wastewater treatment plant opens in Khentii 5 days
PM L.Oyun-Erdene: Attention will be paid on providing job opportunities for youth 5 days
Mongolia-China border checkpoints to operate as normally during holidays 5 days
2,737 new cases of COVID-19 reported 5 days
Cooperation to be expanded in preserving nomadic culture 5 days
Central bank organizes first consultation meeting on the draft of the Monetary Policy Guidelines for 2022 5 days
Mongolian ger set up in front of Hôtel de Ville, Paris 6 days
Ambassador to Turkey holds farewell meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister 6 days
Chair of Mongolia-Canada Parliamentary Group meets ministers of the government of Saskatchewan 6 days
Celebration of 50th anniversary of Mongolia-Japan relations discussed 6 days
Mongolia expresses interest in intensifying cooperation in education sector 6 days
Views exchanged on increasing women’s participation at decision-making level 6 days
Willingness expressed to upgrade Mongolia-France relations to ‘comprehensive partnership’ 6 days
Third regional conference held under the 30th anniversary commemoration of the ADB–Mongolia partnership 6 days
2,939 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Mongolia 6 days
Transport Minister meets JICA Chief Representative 6 days
AmCham Mongolia applauds short-term solutions to traffic congestion in Ulaanbaatar city 6 days
Scholarship program discussed with Director of FAV Service gGmbH 6 days
United States Provides Additional USD 3.7 million for Urgent COVID-19 Assistance in Mongolia 6 days
Prime Minister presents new revival policy of economy during the pandemic 7 days
Consultation meeting on “Intensifying economic recovery amid pandemic” starts 7 days
Chinese Ambassador expresses support for works to bring cross-border transport and logistics to a new level 7 days
Ts.Enkh-Amgalan: We have received an order for a thousand soccer balls made of yak leather certified by ‘Responsible Nomads’ standard from Switzerland 7 days
COVID-19: 2,351 new cases, 10 deaths reported 7 days
Citizens aged over 18 begin to be vaccinated with third dose of vaccine 7 days
Stock Exchange weekly review /Sep 6-10/ 7 days
President of Mongolia receives executives of Council of Mongolians Abroad 7 days
MP, Chair of Mongolia-Canada Parliamentary Group visiting Canada 7 days
Mongolia, ROK agree to upgrade relations to strategic partnership 7 days
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar meets EBRD head in Mongolia 8 days
COVID-19: 2,771 new cases, 15 deaths reported 8 days
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