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MNT 2 trillion loan program for SMEs starts
With the aim of encouraging businesses run by individuals and entities and keeping jobs, the Government has launched MNT 2 trillion loan program.
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Baby camel wool versus goat cashmere: Which is really better?
Mongolia, with over 65 million head of livestock freely grazing on natural rangelands, has much to offer to the world’s consumers when it comes to eco-friendly products of animal origin. Besides goat cashmere, Mongolia has the potential to offer other high quality natural fibres to the market, such as camel wool, yak down, and sheep wool. As part of its goal to support eco-friendly production, thereby ensuring sustainable rangeland management and increasing the income of herder families, the Green Gold Project of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in Mongolia has been working to improve the value of yak down and camel wool over the last decade.
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Government to support private sector to import vaccines against COVID-19
Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan has held a meeting with representatives from national pharmaceutical supplier companies, such as Monos Trade, Mongol Em Impex Concern and Ach Ur. 
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Options for post pandemic business recovery for MSME in Mongolia
The impact of COVID-19 on businesses in Mongolia has been severe depending on size, sector, and other characteristics, but smaller businesses were hit harder than larger ones. Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are one of the most dynamic sectors in Mongolia. This sector comprises 77% of total registered business entities; 72% of the total workforce; 17.8% of Gross Domestic Product; and 2.3% of total exports. Women make up a large share of MSME entrepreneurs in Mongolia.  
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16-20 thousand citizens to be vaccinated a day
Deputy Prime Minister and Head of State Emergency Commission (SEC) S.Amarsaikhan yesterday informs that the SEC resolves to expand immunization work from March 9 and vaccinate 16-20 thousand citizens a day in 85 vaccination points.
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Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi submits bond issuance request to Mongolian Stock Exchange
On March 5, 2021, “Erdenes Tavantolgoi” JSC submitted a request to Mongolian Stock Exchange to issue the highest amount of up to 2 trillion MNT /as well as USD/ bonds in the financial market for the implementation of major projects such as construction of strategically important railways, coal processing and thermal power plants.
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36 new cases of COVID-19 registered
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 36 new cases of COVID-19 were detected after 6,465 tests performed in the past 24 hours nationwide.
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Teachers, public transport drivers, salesmen to be vaccinated from March 15
The vaccination campaign will be carried on involving workers in trade, public transport and taxi service sectors and secondary school teachers and staff beginning from March 15, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Emergency Commission (SEC) S.Amarsaikhan reports today, March 5.
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‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality’ ceremony organized at Mongolian Stock Exchange
On March 5, today, the Mongolian Stock Exchange (MSE) organized the ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality’ ceremony for the fifth year. 
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French aid for COVID-19 response handed over
France, through the European Union, has provided aid worth EUR 54 thousand or MNT 184 million to Mongolia for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The timely assistance is of great importance in not only the fight against COVID-19, but also efforts to deliver more oxygen to patients.
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Online meeting held on issues regarding Sputnik-V vaccine
Yesterday, March 4, an online meeting was held on issues regarding production, use, approval and registration of Sputnik-V vaccine developed by the Russian Federation.
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Oyu Tolgoi LLC pays up MNT 649 billion Tax Act by Mongolian Tax Authority
After completing an audit of Oyu Tolgoi LLC’s 2016-2018 tax returns, the General Department of Taxation – the tax authority of Mongolia, on December 24, 2020, issued a tax claim for a total of MNT 649.4 billion (approximately US$228 million) that is due to be paid in cash to the Government of Mongolia. 
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Mongolian universities to partner with University of Havana
On March 4, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Cuba Sh.Battsetseg had a meeting with Rector of University of Havana (UH) Miriam Nicado to discuss at length the progress of plans agreed on at their previous meeting.
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Mongolia to receive 14,400 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine by March 15
On March 4, an interim committee responsible for monthly open hearing and discussion on and overseeing the implementation of the law on COVID-19 prevention and combat and reducing its negative socio-economic impact convened for a meeting at the State House. 
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PM: Government, central bank, commercial banks will together overcome economic difficulties
Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene today, March 04, held a meeting with the representatives from the banking and financial industry of the country. 
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Online voting for 2022 priority local development projects kicks off
 2022 Local Development Fund (LDF) e-voting was officially launched on March 1, 2021 to continue until April 1, 2021 through SmartUB mobile application. 
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13,200 people in Mongolia have had first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
At today’s COVID-19 press briefing organized by the Ministry of Health, O.Dashpagma, Director of the Vaccination Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases reported that since February 23, when the vaccination drive kicked off in Mongolia, a total of around 13, 200 people have received the first dose of AztraZeneca vaccine against coronavirus until today, March 04.  
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New PCR test kit developed by Mongolian scientists shows 100 percent accuracy
Scientists of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) have developed a new PCR test kit to detect antibodies against SARS-Cov-2 in a saliva sample and are now ready to introduce into use.
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Two COVID-19 cases recorded in Zavkhan aimag
44 new cases of COVID-19 - 42 in Ulaanbaatar city and two in Zavkhan aimag - were detected after performing 19,507 tests nationwide in the last 24 hours.
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Plans afoot to reopen Buyant-Ukhaa border crossing in May
At a regular meeting of the Cabinet on March 1, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene issued a directive to make preparations to resume international flights at Buyant-Ukhaa airport from May 1, 2021.
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New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 1 day
Development Trends for Next 50 Years and Future Policy Directions Discussed 1 day
Mongolia–Canada Comprehensive Partnership Expands with New Content 1 day
Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated 1 day
Mongolia and Kazakhstan to Expand Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 1 day
Seventh World Mas-Wrestling Championships Commence 1 day
Travel Conditions for Mongolian Citizens Visiting South Korea to Be Reviewed 1 day
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at International Geography Olympiad 1 day
Foreign Minister Expresses Mongolia’s Commitment to Advancing Beneficial Cooperation with Finland 1 day
Mongolia and Japan to Cooperate on Expanding Green Housing Finance 2 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Governance and Inclusive Representation 2 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 2 days
Mongolia and Russia to Deepen Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 2 days
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P. Baigalmaa: "Undur Gegeen Zanabazar's White Tara is not a Mere Sculpture, but a Living and Breathing Artistic Figure" 2 days
Second-Stage Tender for Ulaanbaatar Metro Project to Be Announced in August 2 days
People’s Artist E. Amartuvshin Ranked World’s Top Opera Baritone 2 days
Research Launched to Determine Habitat Range of Snow Leopard 3 days
Fifth Mongolia-China Expo to Be Held Late August in Hohhot 3 days
Fukushiro Nukaga: “New Chapter Opened in Interparliamentary Cooperation” 3 days
MIAT’s New “Irves” Aircraft Lands in Mongolia After 12,265 km Trip 3 days
Five Aimags Classified as High-Risk for Drought 3 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Türkiye to Expand Historical and Cultural Cooperation 4 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Vietnam 4 days
Over 180 Countries Participate in the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 4 days
Prime Minister Reviews Progress at Kharkhorum Redevelopment Site 4 days
Mongolia Wins Bronze in 8th Asian Junior Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 4 days
39 Mongolian Students to Study in Germany Under “President's Scholar - 2100” Program 4 days
Lun Soum Agroforestry Project Experiments with Korean Vegetable Seedlings 4 days
SOAP II Project Makes Progress in Darkhan-Uul Province 4 days
Greenhouse Propagation Technology for Coniferous Trees Under Testing 4 days
Monument of Late People’s Artist G. Tumendemberel Erected in Ulaangom 4 days
Over 3,900 Mongolian Citizens Working in Japan 4 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Colombia Presents Letter of Credence 4 days
Ulaanbaatar and Beijing to Cooperate on Reducing Traffic Congestion 4 days
First International Jeonju-Murun Flight Operated 4 days
Speaker of Parliament D. Amarbayasgalan to Attend the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 4 days
“A Moment of Opportunity: Supercharging the Clean Energy Age” 5 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at Statue of Marshal Tsedenbal Yumjaa in Uvs Aimag 5 days
Uvs Aimag Awarded Order of Sukhbaatar on 100th Anniversary 5 days
Battushig Batbold on Mongolia’s Olympic Rise and Global Ambitions 5 days
New Choir-Mandalgobi-Arvaikheer Highway to Shorten Cargo Routes by Up to 400 km 5 days
Mongolia–Japan International Business Innovation Forum to Be Held on August 18 5 days
Bus Rapid Transit Project to Accelerate Traffic by 10-20 Percent 5 days
Mongolia’s Pavilion at Osaka-Kansai Expo Draws 2.2 Million Visitors 5 days
President of Mongolia Partially Vetoes Parliamentary Resolution on the Implementation of “Gold-3” National Campaign 6 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze at International Biology Olympiad 6 days
Mongolia to Host Asian Taekwondo Championships 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Uknaa to the Republic of Tajikistan Concludes 7 days
Speaker of Majlisi Namoyandogon of Tajikistan Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 7 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Kyrgyz Republic 9 days
Mongolia and Tajikistan Sign Documents on Relations and Cooperation 9 days
President of Mongolia Holds Official Talks with President of the Republic of Tajikistan 9 days
179 Patents Granted in First Half of 2025 9 days
Mongolia Participates in “Making Asia” International Art Festival 9 days
Mongolian Students Win Five Medals at 55th International Physics Olympiad 9 days
Specialized Housing Finance Bank to Be Established 9 days
President of Mongolia Begins State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 10 days
President of Mongolia Officially Welcomed in the Republic of Tajikistan 10 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic Concludes 10 days
Minister Naranbayar Meets Mongolian Students Studying at Manas University 10 days
Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 10 days
“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek 10 days
Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in the Kyrgyz Republic 11 days
Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 11 days
270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry 11 days
Social Insurance Revenue Rises in First Half of 2025 11 days
B. Erdenedalai: Measures Under Way to Boost Productivity, Balance Workloads, Ensure Social Protection 11 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic 11 days
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