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FIRST CREDIT INFORMATION BUREAU LAUNCHED
The creative disruption of the fourth industrial revolution echoes across every sector of the economy, especially apparent in the financial industry. Private companies are evolving to provide efficient, transparent, and smart ecosystems for their customers, enabling lower costs and more timely financial services. Following the start of several successful fintech and cyber services, the first Credit Bureau license was granted by Mongolbank (Central bank of Mongolia) to Buren Score LLC.
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"Renewable energy sources in Mongolia will be urgently increased"
A preliminary discussion under the theme ‘Mongolia - Green Development’ for the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference kicked off at the State House today on October 21. 
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Inclusive classroom environment created at new school built through JICA project
On October 20, the Embassy of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) organized a press tour for School no.149, which was recently built in the capital city’s Chingeltei district. 
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Newly-elected legislators take oath as parliament members
Members of the ruling Mongolian People’s Party Ts.Iderbat and E.Batshugar, who won the by-election by majority votes, took an oath as members of the parliament today.
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COVID-19: 1,744 new cases, 16 deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported that 1,744 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 917 cases were confirmed in Ulaanbaatar city, with 827 cases in rural regions.
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New ADB energy policy to support energy access and low-carbon transition in Asia and Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a new energy policy to support universal access to reliable and affordable energy services, while promoting the low-carbon transition in Asia and the Pacific.
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University complexes to be established in rural areas
At its regular meeting today, the Cabinet put out a resolution to develop universities in rural areas as academic, research and indsturial complexes.
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Coal export increased by 60 percent
Coal export to China is constantly growing. In the last three weeks, a total of 6,919 trucks and 2,017 wagons of coal crossed the border, which means it has risen by about 60 percent compared to the three weeks in August to September.
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Balance of payments to be in surplus of USD200 million
The central bank considers that the economy is expected to have a 5.9 percent growth next year, which will be mainly due to the post-pandemic recovery of non-mining sector. It is also stated in a draft Basic Guidelines for 2022 State Monetary Policy that direct foreign investment and export earnings will support internal circulation, highlighted Governor of the Bank of Mongolia B.Lkhagvasuren at the meeting with the press on October 18.
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Sustainable Resilient Ecosystem and Agriculture Management project launches in Selenge aimag
On October 19, the Sustainable Resilient Ecosystem and Agriculture Management (STREAM) project was officially launched. The STREAM project aims to increase the capacity of local communities to implement innovative and sustainable long-term landscape management to address food system challenges and climate stresses.
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The second online European Film Festival 2021 to be organized
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The European Film Festival is an annual event that showcases a selection of European films, giving local audiences a taste of Europe’s diversity and creativity. 
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Public buildings in Arkhangai aimag obtain energy performance certificates for the first time
The kindergarten building in Undur-Ulaan soum is one of 57 public buildings in 6 soums of Arkhangai aimag that have received energy performance certificates within the framework of the "CEMAATER-II – Energy efficiency and thermal comfort of educational buildings" project implemented by Geres International NGO in Arkhangai aimag.
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E.Amartuvshin named as world's best baritone
It has been announced that State Honored artist E.Amartuvshin won Opera Star award which is also known as Opera Oscars.
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COVID-19: 1,303 new cases, 18 deaths reported in the past 24 hours
The Ministry of Health reported today, October 19 that 1,303 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours.
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Coal trucks passing through Shiveekhuren border checkpoint increases
The border committee reported that further agreements are planned to be reached on ensuring the normal operations of coal transport, and increasing coal export in phases.
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People with disabilities join ‘One billion trees’ nationwide campaign
People with disabilities have joined ‘One billion trees’ nationwide campaign initiated by the President of Mongolia.
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MPP candidates win in parliamentary by-election
On October 18, Chairman of the General Election Commission P.Delgernaran announced that candidates of the ruling Mongolian People’s Party E.Batshugar and Ts.Iderbat have won by majority votes following the by-election re-polling. 
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75 percent of children involved in vaccination in the capital city
 Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Since COVID-19 vaccination rollout launched, 74.6 percent of the citizens in the capital city have had the first dose of the vaccine and 71.1 percent have been fully vaccinated, while 18 percent have gotten their third shot.
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Geres Country Director receives Arkhangai province's 'Honorable medal'
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WORLD FOOD DAY 2021
This year’s World Food Day finds us at a critical moment. 
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"Renewable energy sources in Mongolia will be urgently increased" 3 hours
"Renewable energy sources in Mongolia will be urgently increased" 6 hours
Inclusive classroom environment created at new school built through JICA project 9 hours
EU supports young people and CSOs through “All for YOUth, YOUth for all” project 10 hours
Bulgan aimag to cooperate with Gyeonggi province of ROK 12 hours
President U. Khurelsukh: Mongolia is ready to cooperate with the EBRD in all aspects to combat desertification 12 hours
Newly-elected legislators take oath as parliament members 12 hours
COVID-19: 1,744 new cases, 16 deaths reported 12 hours
INVITATION TO BID 13 hours
New ADB energy policy to support energy access and low-carbon transition in Asia and Pacific 16 hours
Cabinet meeting news in brief 16 hours
FIRST CREDIT INFORMATION BUREAU LAUNCHED 16 hours
UN Week launches 1 day
Representatives of 30 entities participate in Mongolia-Ukraine business meeting 1 day
Feasibility study being carried out for Ulaanbaatar’s fifth thermal power plant 1 day
National committee in charge of climate change and reduction of desertification established 1 day
Greece hands over Olympic flame to Beijing 2022 organizers 1 day
8th meeting of Eastern Europe, Central Asia Policy Initiative held virtually 1 day
University complexes to be established in rural areas 1 day
EBRD to implement green growth project in Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Second phase of Earthquake disaster protection project to be implemented 1 day
ADB project team works in Dornogobi aimag 1 day
Deputy Speaker of Parliament meets her Russian counterpart 1 day
Energy efficient houses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 1 day
Coal export increased by 60 percent 1 day
'100 years of Mongolian-Russian cooperation' international scientific conference held 1 day
Balance of payments to be in surplus of USD200 million 1 day
COVID-19: 2,153 new cases, 17 deaths reported 1 day
Sustainable Resilient Ecosystem and Agriculture Management project launches in Selenge aimag 1 day
The second online European Film Festival 2021 to be organized 1 day
Public buildings in Arkhangai aimag obtain energy performance certificates for the first time 1 day
Meeting held with EBRD Managing Director of Central Asia and Mongolia 2 days
Respiratory ventilator handed over to National Center for Maternal and Child Health 2 days
Energy Minister participates in the Second Ministerial Conference of the Belt and Road initiative 2 days
Meeting held with Ambassador of China 2 days
E.Amartuvshin named as world's best baritone 2 days
Deputy Foreign Affairs meets Ambassador of Holy See 2 days
Mongolian judo athletes grab three bronze medals from Paris Grand Slam 2 days
Ambassador of Germany visits Orkhon aimag 2 days
Cooperation to be intensified with China in education and science sectors 2 days
COVID-19: 1,303 new cases, 18 deaths reported in the past 24 hours 3 days
Coal trucks passing through Shiveekhuren border checkpoint increases 3 days
'Sale of Big City' runs at the central square 3 days
People with disabilities join ‘One billion trees’ nationwide campaign 3 days
Second Belt and Road Energy Ministerial Conference opens in Qingdao 3 days
World Food Day observed under the theme ‘Our Actions are our Future’ 3 days
Government of Vietnam provides USD 50 thousand 3 days
By-election results presented to President 3 days
'UN Week' campaign to be launched with planting of 2,500 trees 3 days
Stock Exchange weekly review /Oct 11-15/ 3 days
D.Batgerel takes down his opponent by first-round knockout 3 days
MPP candidates win in parliamentary by-election 3 days
Mongolia-China Joint Council on mineral resources, energy, and infrastructure cooperation convenes 4 days
75 percent of children involved in vaccination in the capital city 4 days
National Forum of Judicial and Law Enforcement Officials held 4 days
COVID-19: 1,131 new cases, 14 deaths reported in the past 24 hours 4 days
Foreign Minister pays courtesy call on Prime Minister of Kazakhstan 4 days
The environment-health nexus to be addressed through action on pollution 4 days
Digital Skills Assessment: The first building block of the “Digital Nation” 4 days
B.Khorloodoi and E.Ariunbold win bronze medals from Paris Grand Slam 2021 4 days
Geres Country Director receives Arkhangai province's 'Honorable medal' 4 days
COVID-19: 1,897 new cases, 15 deaths reported in the past 24 hours 4 days
Training of trainers workshop held in Zavkhan aimag 5 days
EBRD and EU support Mongolian flour producer’s exports 5 days
President grants credentials to newly appointed ambassadors 6 days
COVID:19: 1,643 new cases, 14 deaths reported 6 days
WORLD FOOD DAY 2021 6 days
Views exchanged on making Sven Hedin’s collection available digitally 6 days
The number of foreign workers increased by 9.4 percent from the previous quarter 6 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor meets UK Ambassador 6 days
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