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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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Staple food supply remains stable amid pandemic
An operative team headed by the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry in charge of food supply management is working to maintain stable supply of staple foods. 
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25 million dams expected to deliver offspring nationwide
According to the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, 25 million heads of dams are expected to deliver offspring nationwide.
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Agaar Neg: Air pollution knowledge platform launched
On March 2, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) and Ulaanbaatar City Municipality, in collaboration with UNICEF Mongolia and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), launched the knowledge management platform on air pollution, Agaar Neg (www.agaarneg.mn).
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32 new COVID-19 cases reported
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on March 3, it was reported that 32 new cases were detected in Mongolia after conducting 17,592 tests nationwide within the past 24 hours.
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Government to support agricultural industry with MNT 500 billion of loans
With a view to alleviate the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and population health, the government of Mongolia has approved MNT 10 trillion comprehensive plan for economic recovery and health protection. 
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Preparations underway to reopen borders
On March 1, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan held a meeting with the working group in charge of conducting risk assessments on infection control, safety, and possible risks at border checkpoints. 
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9,531 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 9,531 people have had received their first dose of AztraZeneca vaccine against coronavirus.  
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Extended meeting held between Agriculture Ministry and FAO
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry (MoFALI) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held an extended meeting on March 1 to discuss cooperation. 
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48 new cases of COVID-19 detected, total reaches 3,000
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 48 new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Mongolia after conducting 13,108 tests in the past 24 hours. No new infections were reported in other aimags.
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Culinary tourism to be promoted
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism is focusing on making necessary preparations to improve tourism capacity during the pandemic, which has halted tourist arrivals.
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Oyu Tolgoi LLC pays MNT 230 billion under Tax Act by Mongolian Tax Authority
On February 26, the Government of Mongolia issued a press release stating that Oyu Tolgoi LLC has paid MNT 229.8 billion as the first installment under the Tax Act issued by the General Taxation Authority of Mongolia (Mongolian Tax Authority - MTA). 
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Wreaths laid to statue of D.Sukhbaatar
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the first political party in Mongolia - the Mongolian People's Party, the leaders of the MPP and MPRP laid wreaths and paid tribute to the statue of General D.Sukhbaatar.
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Traffic movement from Ulaanbaatar opens from today
Per the State Emergency Commission’s decision, the traffic movement from Ulaanbaatar to the rest of the country has been opened from today, March 1. The decision was made by the commission on February 25, obliging the corresponding officials to carry out the operations.
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First 10 thousand doses of Sputnik V vaccine received
On February 27, Mongolia received first 10 thousand doses of Sputnik V vaccine developed by the Russian Federation.
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45 new COVID-19 cases detected
It was reported during today’s press briefing of the Ministry of Health that 45 new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Mongolia after conducting 11,905 tests in the past 24 hours.
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MIAT reduces its fares for charter flights by 15 percent
Due to the situation of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, Mongolia closed its border. 
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Virtual event series begin for 100th anniversary of Mongolia-Russia diplomatic relations
February 25 saw the first meeting of the ‘100 Years Together’ virtual friendship event series.
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Khubilai Khaan’s Naval Fleet Exhibit Now on Display at Chinggis Khaan National Museum 1 hour
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Early 20th-Century Mongolian History and Culture Through the Lens of a French Photographer 2 hours
New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Commence Operations in October 3 days
Development Trends for Next 50 Years and Future Policy Directions Discussed 3 days
Mongolia–Canada Comprehensive Partnership Expands with New Content 3 days
Mongolia’s Participation in OSCE’s Activities Appreciated 3 days
Mongolia and Kazakhstan to Expand Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 3 days
Seventh World Mas-Wrestling Championships Commence 3 days
Travel Conditions for Mongolian Citizens Visiting South Korea to Be Reviewed 3 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at International Geography Olympiad 3 days
Foreign Minister Expresses Mongolia’s Commitment to Advancing Beneficial Cooperation with Finland 3 days
Mongolia and Japan to Cooperate on Expanding Green Housing Finance 4 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Governance and Inclusive Representation 4 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 4 days
Mongolia and Russia to Deepen Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation 4 days
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The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, July 2025 4 days
P. Baigalmaa: "Undur Gegeen Zanabazar's White Tara is not a Mere Sculpture, but a Living and Breathing Artistic Figure" 4 days
Second-Stage Tender for Ulaanbaatar Metro Project to Be Announced in August 4 days
People’s Artist E. Amartuvshin Ranked World’s Top Opera Baritone 4 days
Research Launched to Determine Habitat Range of Snow Leopard 4 days
Fifth Mongolia-China Expo to Be Held Late August in Hohhot 4 days
Fukushiro Nukaga: “New Chapter Opened in Interparliamentary Cooperation” 4 days
MIAT’s New “Irves” Aircraft Lands in Mongolia After 12,265 km Trip 4 days
Five Aimags Classified as High-Risk for Drought 5 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Türkiye to Expand Historical and Cultural Cooperation 5 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy of Vietnam 5 days
Over 180 Countries Participate in the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 5 days
Prime Minister Reviews Progress at Kharkhorum Redevelopment Site 5 days
Mongolia Wins Bronze in 8th Asian Junior Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 5 days
39 Mongolian Students to Study in Germany Under “President's Scholar - 2100” Program 5 days
Lun Soum Agroforestry Project Experiments with Korean Vegetable Seedlings 6 days
SOAP II Project Makes Progress in Darkhan-Uul Province 6 days
Greenhouse Propagation Technology for Coniferous Trees Under Testing 6 days
Monument of Late People’s Artist G. Tumendemberel Erected in Ulaangom 6 days
Over 3,900 Mongolian Citizens Working in Japan 6 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Colombia Presents Letter of Credence 6 days
Ulaanbaatar and Beijing to Cooperate on Reducing Traffic Congestion 6 days
First International Jeonju-Murun Flight Operated 6 days
Speaker of Parliament D. Amarbayasgalan to Attend the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 6 days
“A Moment of Opportunity: Supercharging the Clean Energy Age” 6 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at Statue of Marshal Tsedenbal Yumjaa in Uvs Aimag 6 days
Uvs Aimag Awarded Order of Sukhbaatar on 100th Anniversary 6 days
Battushig Batbold on Mongolia’s Olympic Rise and Global Ambitions 7 days
New Choir-Mandalgobi-Arvaikheer Highway to Shorten Cargo Routes by Up to 400 km 7 days
Mongolia–Japan International Business Innovation Forum to Be Held on August 18 7 days
Bus Rapid Transit Project to Accelerate Traffic by 10-20 Percent 7 days
Mongolia’s Pavilion at Osaka-Kansai Expo Draws 2.2 Million Visitors 7 days
President of Mongolia Partially Vetoes Parliamentary Resolution on the Implementation of “Gold-3” National Campaign 7 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze at International Biology Olympiad 7 days
Mongolia to Host Asian Taekwondo Championships 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Uknaa to the Republic of Tajikistan Concludes 8 days
Speaker of Majlisi Namoyandogon of Tajikistan Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 8 days
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Kyrgyz Republic 11 days
Mongolia and Tajikistan Sign Documents on Relations and Cooperation 11 days
President of Mongolia Holds Official Talks with President of the Republic of Tajikistan 11 days
179 Patents Granted in First Half of 2025 11 days
Mongolia Participates in “Making Asia” International Art Festival 11 days
Mongolian Students Win Five Medals at 55th International Physics Olympiad 11 days
Specialized Housing Finance Bank to Be Established 11 days
President of Mongolia Begins State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 11 days
President of Mongolia Officially Welcomed in the Republic of Tajikistan 11 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic Concludes 11 days
Minister Naranbayar Meets Mongolian Students Studying at Manas University 11 days
Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 12 days
“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek 12 days
Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in the Kyrgyz Republic 12 days
Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 12 days
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