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2024-04-27 05:09:36
Global response to COVID-19 must address rights and needs of women and girls
Dr Natalia Kanem, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)Mark Lowcock, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). 
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Falling Walls Lab Mongolia to take place May 29 online
The Falling Walls Lab Mongolia, with an aim to foster scientific and entrepreneurial innovations, and to promote the exchange between outstanding emerging scholars and professionals from various fields of expertise, will take place on 29 May 2020 digitally via www.zoom.us online platform due to COVID-19 pandemic. 
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World Bank approves $53 million to improve heating services and support sustainable livelihoods in Mongolia
On April 24, The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$53 million in financing for Ulaanbaatar Heating Sector Improvement Project and Additional Financing of the Third Sustainable Livelihoods Project.
1461 days
Prime Minister visits health facility and pharmaceutical company
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Soon after Mongolia enacted the heightened state of alert due to COVID-19 pandemic in February 2020, Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh has visited the State Central Military Hospital, State First Central Hospital and National Center of Communicable Diseases. 
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Traffic movement in and out of Ulaanbaatar, Selenge and Darkhan-Uul suspended until April 25
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/.  The State Emergency Commission convened a meeting on the evening of April 21, concerning the newest COVID-19 case in Mongolia, which was announced today to have detected in a driver of freight vehicle, who had traveled to Europe via Russia before arriving in Mongolia on April 18. 
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99.99 percent of all tax-paying entities exempt from social insurance contribution
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 17, Friday, the press office of the cabinet secretariat issued a press release on the government’s new regulations to implement the measures aimed at easing the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, in which instituted a six-month exemption of monthly social insurance contributions paid by employees and employers, who retain their employees on payrolls despite revenue drops. It was reported that the decision applies to around 45,000 entities. 
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45,300 entities to benefit from exemption of social insurance contributions
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. With a view to prevent from the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Mongolia has enacted a heightened state of alert from February 13 until April 30 and some partial lockdowns and temporary restrictions on operations of businesses have resulted in loss of household income as well as companies, especially, small and medium sized business in the field of service and manufacturing, to experience revenue decline, struggle to keep operating and lay off their workers. 
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President puts forward suggestions on bill on pandemic
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Last week, it was reported that a bill on pandemic is being developed in connection with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of President of Mongolia informed that President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga has submitted his suggestions for the bill, which is designed for dealing with social and economic relations amid the pandemic. 
1471 days
Ulaanbaatar takes back illegally acquired land for public use
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Upon a 2019 ordinance issued by Ulaanbaatar city Mayor S.Amarsaikhan, several lands obtained by Ulaanbaatar Construction and Ulaanbaatar Capital, subsidiaries of Ulaanbaatar City Bank through illegal transfer were taken to public property and being developed to convert them into public use. 
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One new COVID-19 case detected in Mongolian national arrived from Russia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 16, today, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of National Center of Communicable Diseases (NCCD) announced one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in Mongolia, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 31, at daily press briefing of the Ministry of Health.
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Mongolia joins in support of UN chief’s appeal on gender-based violence
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolia has expressed its support for United Nations Secretary General António Guterres’s appeal, dated April 6, on Gender-Based Violence and COVID-19, calling for measures to address “a horrifying global surge in domestic violence” directed towards women and girls, linked to lockdowns imposed by governments responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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SEC: MNT 150,000 fine for not wearing face masks
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At today’s press briefing by the State Emergency Commission, Colonel B.Uuganbayar, Deputy Chief of the National Emergency Management said that “Let’s wear face masks” public campaign is running across the nation to promote the use of protective face masks in prevention of the spread of the COVID-19 and residents could be considered to intentionally harm other people's health if caught not wearing face masks in public places and fined up to MNT 150,000 for under the Law on Infringement.  
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50 Mongolians to arrive from Inner Mongolia, China
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. State Emergency Commission today decided to bring 50 Mongolian nationals aged between 18 and 45 currently in Inner Mongolia of China tomorrow, April 14 across Zamiin-Uud vehicle crossing checkpoint. 
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School closures extended until September 1
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The State Emergency Commission (SEC) today convened a meeting and decided to extend closures of all schools, universities and educational institutions until September 1. Therefore, all schools will remain closed for the rest of this academic year only to reopen on September 1, 2020 for the next school year. 
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Renowned Mongolian writer Lodongiin Tudev passes away
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A leading writer, journalist and prominent figure in the Mongolian society and politics Lodongiin Tudev has passed away due to serious illness at the age of 85. 
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Total COVID-19 cases in Mongolia jump to 30, with 5 recovered
At today’s 11 AM daily press briefing of the Ministry of Health, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center of Communicable Diseases (NCCD) confirmed newly detected 13 cases of COVID-19.  
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Project on increasing livestock sector competitiveness to be realized in 250 soums
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 10, Parliament discussed and backed a bill on ratifying a financing agreement between Mongolia and the International Development Association (IDA) for the Livestock Commercialization Project for Mongolia. The project will be implemented as a second phase of Mongolia Livestock and Agricultural Marketing Project. 
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Parliament ratifies USD 12 million financing from International Development Association
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 10, Parliament discussed and backed a bill on ratifying a financing agreement between Mongolia and International Development Association, submitted by the cabinet. 
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Speaker meets telecommunications companies
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 11, Parliament Speaker G.Zandanshatar, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports Yo.Baatarbileg, Minister of Health D.Sarangerel held a meeting with representatives of the telecommunications sector of Mongolia, including CEO of Mobicom Corporation Tatsuya Hamada, G Mobile President G.Dahsnyam, Unitel Group CEO Ch.Enkhbat, Mongol Post JSC CEO B.Ankhbaatar and others. 
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Parliament Speaker introduces more economic relief measures amid COVID-19
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On April 9, the Parliament backed a resolution on a package of seven measures to protect the health and income of people, preserve employment and stimulate the economy during the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to the approved measures, Parliament Speaker G.Zandanshatar announced another several measures aimed at ensuring financial and economic stability, preventing risks and making digital transition.
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Second Annual Trans-Altai Sustainability Dialogue Takes Place in Ulaanbaatar 10 hours
Chairman Zandanshatar Receives Hungarian Delegation 11 hours
Indian Ambassador to Mongolia Presents Letter of Credence 11 hours
UK Foreign Secretary Pays Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 12 hours
Mongolia and the UK Sign Roadmap towards Comprehensive Partnership 12 hours
Speaker Zandanshatar Meets Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 12 hours
Chairman Zandanshatar Meets Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea 13 hours
Foreign Minister of Mongolia and UK Foreign Secretary Hold Official Talks 16 hours
UK Foreign Secretary Pays Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 17 hours
UK Foreign Secretary Arrives in Mongolia for an Official Visit 18 hours
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Pays Official Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Pays Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 1 day
UK Foreign Secretary to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Mongolian Ice Hockey Team Wins IIHF World Championship Division IV 1 day
Zandanshatar Gombojav: Legal Basis for Mongolians’ Ownership of Natural Resources is Established 1 day
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Meets Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan 1 day
Trans-Altai Sustainability Dialogue Commences in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Mongolian Scientists Publish over 8,000 Papers in International Journals 1 day
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 2 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Executive Secretary of UN ESCAP 3 days
Tsolmon Dambiibaljir Qualifies for the Asian Bronze Medal in Para Fencing 3 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Minister of Commerce of Thailand 3 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Thailand Hold Official Talks 3 days
Rules of Commission on Cooperation between State Great Khural and Jogorku Kenesh Signed 3 days
Speakers of Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan Hold Official Talks 3 days
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Welcomed at Sukhbaatar Square 3 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Delivers Speech at the 80th ESCAP Session 3 days
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Arrives in Mongolia for an Official Visit 4 days
Mongolia and META to Cooperate on Child Online Protection 4 days
Mongolian-Russian Business Ties Reviving 4 days
Meeting Corner Featuring Nomadic Culture Opens at UN Conference Centre in Bangkok 4 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Elected as Chair of the 80th ESCAP Session 4 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets UN Under Secretary-General Rabab Fatima 4 days
Mongolian Fan Cycles 6,900 km to See Manchester United 4 days
APU Company's Centennial: "Always Forward Together” Experience Show 4 days
Mongolia Wins Three Gold Medals at Asian Judo Championships 4 days
Mongolian Athlete Orkhon Qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics 4 days
NUM & MUST Students Tour Badrakh Energy's Zuuvch-Ovoo Pilot Site 5 days
Amgalan Thermal Power Plant Capacity Increased by 116 MW 5 days
Mongolian Culture Center Established in Italy 5 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg to Pay Official Visit to Thailand 5 days
Speaker of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan to Pay Official Visit to Mongolia 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia Generates USD 1.3 Billion from Tourism Industry in 2023 7 days
Mongolia and South Korea to Implement "Silk Road" Traditional Medicine Project 8 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg to Chair 80th Session of ESCAP 8 days
Mongolia Submits Request to Host International Wrestling Competitions 8 days
Mongolian Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia 8 days
SKYTRAX Awards 4 Stars to Chinggis Khaan International Airport 8 days
Consul Battsetseg Meets Governor of Minnesota 9 days
UNGA Holds the "Sustainability Week" in New York 9 days
Mongolian 3x3 Basketball Teams Honored as "Go Mongolia" Ambassadors 9 days
“Craftsmanship, Worship, Enlightenment” Thangka Art Exhibition 9 days
Partnering with the Asian Development Bank on Public Transport 9 days
Decisions Made at the Cabinet Session 9 days
Mongolia has hosted 115,828 foreign tourists this year 9 days
President Khurelsukh Announces Establishing Orphanage for Children with Developmental Challenges 9 days
President Khurelsukh Announces Establishing Orphanage for Children with Developmental Challenges 9 days
Discussing Ideas on the Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Education 10 days
ASEAN Regional Forum Training Begins in Mongolia 10 days
Producer Bayartsetseg Appointed as Cultural Envoy of Mongolia 10 days
Empowering Young Entrepreneurs Through Training Programs 11 days
The Film "If Only I Could Hibernate" to Be Released in British Cinemas 11 days
Mongolian Educators Head to South Korea for Cultural and Educational Exchange 11 days
“Craftsmanship, Worship, Enlightenment” Thangka Art Exhibition Opens 11 days
Foreign Tourists Describe Mongolia as Modern, Safe, and Hospitable 11 days
Ulaanbaatar’s Potential: Recycling 44,420 Tons of Plastic Annually 12 days
"Tourism Week 2024" Begins Today with Mongolian Tourism Forum 12 days
Mongolia Receives Ten Medals at the Asian Wrestling Championship 12 days
Jet Sharing Mongolia Introduces 6,000 Electric Scooters with Shock Absorbers 12 days
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