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2021-03-05 09:21:56
ADB approves program to improve access to quality health services in UB, provinces
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/.The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved its first multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) in the health sector in Mongolia. The $158.34 million MFF will provide high-quality health care services in selected disadvantaged ger areas of Ulaanbaatar, provinces, and subdistricts to support the Government of Mongolia’s commitment to universal health coverage.
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Mongolia welcomes 480 thousand foreign tourists this year
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. In its monthly report for September 2019, National Statistical Office of Mongolia informed that 4.7 million passengers (double counting) have crossed the border of Mongolia in the first 9 months of 2019. The number was increased by 104.4 thousand or 2.3 percent compared to the same period of previous year. 
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Parliament discusses issues surrounding refined coal
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On October 11, issues regarding the refined fuel or supply, quality and control on them as well as consumption of refined fuel in Ulaanbaatar city went under discussion by the Parliament. Following is the brief summary of reports and presentation corresponding government officials delivered on these issues during the parliament debate last Friday. 
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150th birth anniversary of Bogd Khan commemorated
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On October 11 at the State House, an international academic conference ‘'Bogd Khan-150: History, culture and heritage' was organized commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of VIII Bogd Jebtsundamba Khutagt. 
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Mongolian delegation attends ESCAP Energy Committee meeting
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Mongolian delegation headed by H.E. Mr. Tugsbilguun Tumurkhuleg, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) attended the Second Session of the ESCAP Committee on Energy held in Bangkok, Thailand from 9 to 11 October 2019.
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Photo exhibition showcasing Tibetan lives and culture opens
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Eight Mongolian journalists have recently traveled through the Tibet Autonomous Region of China for a week. Yesterday, they opened ‘Sixty Years of Tibet’ exhibition of photographs they have taken during their tour at the Mongolian National Art Gallery. 
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Mongolian and Kazakh PMs hold official talks
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh, who is on an official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, held official talks with his Kazakh counterpart Askar Mamin on October 10. 
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Seminar on transport issues in Northeast Asia transport corridors held in UB
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The First Seminar of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) –Greater Tumen Initiative (GTI) with overall theme ‘Transport Issues in North-East Asia Transport Corridors: Challenges and Opportunities for North-East Asia’ was organized on October 10 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ulaanbaatar.
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Additional US Government assistance to advance sustainable and inclusive growth in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On October 10, the U.S. government announced the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Finance of Mongolia signed a MNT 17 billion ($6.4 million) expansion of the bilateral agreement to implement new activities in support of good governance; the rule of law; reliable, efficient and affordable energy; and sustainable, private sector-led growth in Mongolia.
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Exhibition displayed for 333rd anniversary of Soyombo script
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On the occasion of the 333rd anniversary of the Soyombo script, Zanabazar Fine Art Gallery in Ulaanbaatar hosts an exhibition ‘Soyombo - 333’ from October 4 to 10. The exhibition was held under the initiative of the Dashchoilin Monastery. 
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Best fine art works of 2019 on display at National Art Gallery
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On October 7, Mongolian National Art Gallery launched an exhibition ‘Best Artworks of 2019’ with the purpose of awarding the best artworks of this year and enriching the state art treasury. 
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Speaker assigns to improve measures against money laundering and terror financing
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Speaker of the Mongolian Parliament G.Zandanshatar summoned a meeting with corresponding officials concerning the potential risk of Mongolia to come under Grey List of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental organization to combat Money laundering and Terror financing and gave order to them.
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67.7 million livestock counted nationwide to winter
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A nationwide livestock census performed last August found that there were around 84.2 million livestock animals nationwide, including 541.5 thousand camels, 4.5 million horses, 5.4 million cattle, 39.6 million sheep and 34.5 million goats. The census concluded by gathering data from each local administrative unit showed that some 67.7 million livestock will spend the winter and 16.5 million livestock will be used for meat preparation. 
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Mongolian climber summits Mt Manaslu for the first time
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On the morning of September 25, Mongolian climber B.Batbold reached the summit of the Manaslu Mountain in Nepal, becoming the first Mongolian person to climb the eighth highest mountain in the world at 8,163 meters above sea level.
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CO detectors to be installed in 220 thousand homes of Ger districts in UB
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On October 9, the Cabinet ordered Ulaanbaatar city Mayor S.Amarsaikhan resolved to install carbon monoxide detector in 220 thousand Ger district houses in Ulaanbaatar city before November 1. High-quality CO alarm at affordable price will be installed for free the first time. Government’s National Committee on Air Pollution Reduction will be fund the required around MNT 6 billion to purchase the detectors. 
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Science and technological park of livestock industry to be established
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At its meeting held on October 9, the Cabinet resolved to establish a national scientific, industrial and technological park of livestock husbandry and to formulate technical and economic feasibility study through public private partnership. The establishment of the park is designed for supporting herders and cooperatives in the livestock industry, increasing their incomes and provide them with jobs. 
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Korean unification discussed in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolia branch of the Southeast Asian region of the National Advisory Council for a Peaceful and Democratic Unification under the President of the Republic of Korea with a support from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ulaanbaatar hosted an international academic conference under the theme “Unity of the Korean Peninsula - 2019” on October 8 in Ulaanbaatar city. 
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Photo exhibition in pedestrian tunnel in city center unveils life in UB
A pedestrian tunnel located in the Ulaanbaatar city center known as “Khunsnii 20 tunnel” has been renovated by public-private partnership of Elite Construction LLC and Governor's office of the Capital city. The redevelopment work has been performed from April 25 to June 25 of this year in accordance with an order of Ulaanbaatar city mayor S.Amarsaikhan with an aim to improve the living environment of the residents and cater for pedestrian safety needs. 
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CNA's new documentary show explores Mongolia's role on Belt and Road Initiative
Ulaanbaatar /MOTSAME/ Channel News Asia TV (CNA), English language news channel based in Singapore, has recently released a new episode of its documentary series titled ‘The New Silk Road: Road to Russia’. 
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Permanent Representative addresses UNGA’s Second Committee
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. General Debate of the Second Committee of 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly commenced on October 7 with participating countries expressing their positions on a wide array of issues related to economic growth and development such as macroeconomic policy questions; financing for development; sustainable development; human settlements; globalization and interdependence; eradication of poverty; operational activities for development; agriculture development, food security and nutrition; information and communications technologies for development; and towards global partnerships. 
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Oyu Tolgoi LLC pays up MNT 649.4 billion Tax Act by Mongolian Tax Authority 36 minutes
Mongolia to receive 14,400 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine by March 15 1 hour
Mongolia implements commitments for Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 1 hour
Minister of Culture meets with heads of relevant organizations 1 hour
Working group established to oversee COVID-19 immunization 15 hours
Women leaders in the public sector convene virtually 15 hours
PM: Government, central bank, commercial banks will together overcome economic difficulties 16 hours
Six state-owned universities to remove duplication of curriculum 16 hours
Mongolian lamb to be new brand 17 hours
Online voting for 2022 priority local development projects kicks off 17 hours
Renovation of Biocombinat to be intensified 17 hours
Mongolia ranked 86th with its economic freedom 17 hours
Education Minister meets U.S. Ambassador 18 hours
Mongolian ambassador meets SBF representatives 18 hours
Regulation for Operative Team of State Emergency Commission revised 18 hours
Mongolian Ambassador meets Polish Minister of Infrastructure 18 hours
13,200 people in Mongolia have had first dose of COVID-19 vaccine 19 hours
New PCR test kit developed by Mongolian scientists shows 100 percent result 20 hours
Two COVID-19 cases recorded in Zavkhan aimag 20 hours
“Mongolian culture, Mongolian wealth” strategic plan to be implemented 21 hours
Plans afoot to reopen Buyant-Ukhaa border crossing in May 22 hours
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Mongolia planning to reopen its border from May 1 1 day
Regulatory Sandbox regulation approved 1 day
Permanent Representative to OSCE chairs 31st Meeting 1 day
Mongolia planning to reopen its border from May 1 1 day
Staple food supply remains stable amid pandemic 1 day
"Improving access to finance in Mongolia” program approved 1 day
Ministers of Finance and Mining meet Indian Ambassador 1 day
25 million dams expected to deliver offspring nationwide 1 day
From the Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum: Boots worn for Tsam Ritual Dance 1 day
Views exchanged on increasing students to major in specialties 1 day
Government delivering public services to citizens abroad through E-MONGOLIA 1 day
Satellite connection equipment for wireless internet handed over to NEMA 1 day
Partnering with UNICEF in tackling mental health issues in teenagers 1 day
Agaar Neg: Air pollution knowledge platform launched 1 day
Eco women's forum to be held virtually 1 day
BoM purchases 643.5 kg precious metals in February 1 day
32 new COVID-19 cases reported 1 day
Photo exhibition opens to display the history of Mongolia-India relations 1 day
Government to support agricultural industry with MNT 500 billion of loans 3 days
Mongolian Ambassador meets Russian Defense Minister 3 days
Mongolian delegates attending 52nd session of UN Statistical Commission 3 days
Crops to be planted on 530.3 thousand hectares this year 3 days
Preparations underway to reopen borders 3 days
Mongolia and India to cooperate in milk industry 3 days
9,531 people in Mongolia have had first dose of COVID-19 vaccine 3 days
Extended meeting held between Agriculture Ministry and FAO 3 days
Cooperation between Culture and Construction Ministries discussed 3 days
Earthquake occurs again in Khankh soum 3 days
Tourism partnership to further expand with Japan 3 days
48 new cases of COVID-19 detected, total reaches 3,000 3 days
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Fourth comprehensive PCR laboratory handed over to general hospital of Umnugobi province 4 days
First meeting of Mongolia – U.S Joint Aviation Technical Working Group held virtually 4 days
Legislature’s effort in making digital transformation appraised 4 days
From the Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum: Silver Incense Burner 4 days
Stock Exchange weekly review /Feb 22-26/ 4 days
Culinary tourism to be promoted 4 days
Health Minister receives World Bank Country Manager 4 days
Fourth comprehensive PCR laboratory handed over to general hospital of Umnugobi province 4 days
Prime Minister meets vendors at Narantuul Market 4 days
Boxer D.Otgondalai to run the London Marathon 4 days
World Bank to help eliminating learning loss 4 days
Oyu Tolgoi LLC pays MNT 230 billion under Tax Act by Mongolian Tax Authority 4 days
Twelve charter flights scheduled this month 4 days
Wreaths laid to statue of D.Sukhbaatar 4 days
Environment Minister discusses cooperation with Director of KfW Office Ulaanbaatar 4 days
State Honored Athlete B.Ser-Od qualifies for Tokyo Olympics 4 days
Traffic movement from Ulaanbaatar opens from today 4 days
MP D.Tsogtbaatar attends 20th Winter Meeting of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly 4 days
First 10 thousand doses of Sputnik V vaccine received 4 days
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