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Mongolia ranked 99th out of 189 countries in human development index
Ulaanbaatar, 19 January 2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic is the latest crisis facing the world, but unless humans release their grip on nature, it won’t be the last, according to the new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report, which includes a new experimental index, Planetary-pressure adjusted Human Development Index. 
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‘Compilation of Academician Ch.Dalai’s Works’ nine-volume set published
At the initiative of the National Council for Mongolian Studies at the Ministry of Education and Science, a nine-volume set titled ‘Compilation of the Works of Academician Dalai Chuluun’ has been published with funding support from the Ministry of Culture. 
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Revised Law on Courts aims to ensure fair judicial system
On January 15, State Great Khural, Mongolian parliament, adopted the revised Law on Courts at its plenary session. 50 members out of 52 parliament members present at the session voted in favor of approving the revised bill, which was submitted by the government in April 2020. 
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Defense Minister receives Hungarian Ambassador
On January 15, Minister of Defense G.Saikhanbayar received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Mongolia Dr. Borbala Anna Obrusánszky.
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UNFPA and Rio Tinto Mongolia to establish four PCR labs in Mongolia
Four PCR labs will be established in Mongolia as part of ‘The Building the Capacity for COVID-19 Diagnosis and Service Delivery for the Most Vulnerable in Mongolia amidst Pandemic project’, funded by Rio Tinto Mongolia with MNT1.7 billion and implemented in partnership with Oyu Tolgoi and United Nations Population Fund.
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Total cases of COVID-19 stands at 1526
At today’s press briefing on the COVID-19 situation in Mongolia, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa reported nine new cases in the country, all in Ulaanbaatar, detected after performing PCR testing on 9,115 people since yesterday, January 17.
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COVID-19: Ulaanbaatar reports 5 new cases
At the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Health today on January 17, it was reported that 5 new cases were detected in Mongolia after testing 15,300 people nationwide within the past 24 hours.
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MoU signed to develop SMEs, start-ups and cooperatives
The Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Z.Mendsaikhan held a virtual meeting with Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups of the Republic of Korea Park Young-sung today and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the development of SMEs, start-ups and cooperatives.
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Antibody test kit developed by Mongolian scholars ready for introduction
Mongolian scholars have developed a test kit that diagnoses antibody mediated immunity against the virus in a person infected with the coronavirus.
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Artifacts dating back to the Stone and Bronze Age discovered
Artifacts dating back to the Late Stone Age have been discovered in the territory of Tsagaan-ovoo soum, Dornod aimag. Specifically, over 700 findings have been found including bone beads, bronze knives and coins dating back  from the Late Stone Age to the New Stone Age, early Iron Age, the Bronze Age, Khunnu (Xiongnu) era and the Middle Age as well as fracture of clay vases with and without patterns, bronze arrowheads, bronze engraved decorations, iron knives and nails.
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Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary: "Economic benefits of Oyu Tolgoi to Mongolia must increase"
Solongoo Bayarsaikhan, Deputy Chief at Cabinet Secretariat yesterday, January 13, gave information on the official position of the Mongolian government on the situation surrounding the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine project. 
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Ten new cases of COVID-19 detected in Mongolia
At today’s press briefing on the COVID-19 situation, Head of Surveillance Department of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) A.Ambaselmaa provided updates on the latest test results.
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4.8 magnitude quake reported again in Khankh soum
Yesterday evening or at 19:10 pm, January 13, a 4.8 magnitude quake was recorded again in Khankh soum, Khuvsgul aimag,
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Mongolia counts 67.1 million head of livestock
According to the preliminary result of the annual livestock census of 2020, heads of livestock in Mongolia totaled 67.1 million,  of which 4.1 million horses, 4.7 million cattle, 472.9 thousand camels, 30.0 million of sheep, and 27.7 million goats.
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Freight transport across Altanbulag border checkpoint to resume February 1
The cabinet held a regular weekly meeting today, January 13. 
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Three hospitals in Ulaanbaatar equipped with new PCR laboratories
With the aim to improve healthcare services amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health is working to establish additional molecular biology laboratories to perform COVID-19 PCR tests in Ulaanbaatar city’s district hospitals. 
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A 4.2 magnitude earthquake reported again in Khuvsgul
Today morning or at 07:47 am, January 13, a 4.2 magnitude quake was reported again in Khankh soum, Khuvsgul aimag. 
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Mongolia plans to vaccinate 60 percent of population against coronavirus
In an effort to vaccinate its population, the government of Mongolia has been working actively since July 2020, reports the Ministry of Health. 
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Total COVID-19 cases reach 1469, with 909 recoveries.
Today, 13 new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Mongolia as a result of nationwide PCR testing that involved 16,975 people since yesterday.
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Two-year project launches on disaster resilience in rural communities
On January 12, the launch for a project on disaster resilience being implemented by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry and World Vision Mongolia with support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) took place.  
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State Visit of President Khurelsukh Uknaa to the Republic of Tajikistan Concludes 12 hours
Speaker of Majlisi Namoyandogon of Tajikistan Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 13 hours
President of Mongolia Pays a State Visit to the Kyrgyz Republic 3 days
Mongolia and Tajikistan Sign Documents on Relations and Cooperation 3 days
President of Mongolia Holds Official Talks with President of the Republic of Tajikistan 3 days
179 Patents Granted in First Half of 2025 3 days
Mongolia Participates in “Making Asia” International Art Festival 3 days
Mongolian Students Win Five Medals at 55th International Physics Olympiad 3 days
Specialized Housing Finance Bank to Be Established 3 days
President of Mongolia Begins State Visit to the Republic of Tajikistan 3 days
President of Mongolia Officially Welcomed in the Republic of Tajikistan 3 days
State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic Concludes 4 days
Minister Naranbayar Meets Mongolian Students Studying at Manas University 4 days
Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 4 days
“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek 4 days
Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in the Kyrgyz Republic 5 days
Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 5 days
270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry 5 days
Social Insurance Revenue Rises in First Half of 2025 5 days
B. Erdenedalai: Measures Under Way to Boost Productivity, Balance Workloads, Ensure Social Protection 5 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic 5 days
President of Mongolia Meets with Speaker of Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic 5 days
Archaeologists Complete Rescue Conservation of Xianbei‑Period Chambered Tomb 5 days
Mongolia Marks Day of Court Decision Enforcement Personnel 5 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Served 2 Million Passengers in 2024 5 days
Emergency Service Officers Save 41 Lives Nationwide 6 days
Mongolian Artists Win Silver Cup at "IDOL" World Circus Art Festival 2025 6 days
Climate and Land Degradation Impacts on Rural Women and Girls Discussed in New York 6 days
Third Shusha Global Media Forum: Azerbaijani President Emphasizes the Importance of Open, Friendly Dialogue on Key Issues 6 days
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Officially Welcomes President of Mongolia 6 days
President of Mongolia Pays Tribute at the Great Urkun Memorial Monument 6 days
Mongolia and the Kyrgyz Republic Establish a Comprehensive Partnership 6 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Kyrgyz Hold Official Talks 6 days
T. Iderjavkhlan Wins "Serbia Open 2025" Challengers Chess Tournament 7 days
Young Mongolian Judokas Win 16 Medals at Hong Kong Cadet Asian Cup 2025 7 days
Mongolian Road Network Reaches 112,000 Kilometers 7 days
172 Monks Graduated from Educational Reintegration Program 7 days
Mongolian Team Wins Six Medals at International Mathematical Olympiad 7 days
Police Major Sh. Arvinbayar Wins Third Place in Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition 7 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in the Kyrgyz Republic for a State Visit 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Pays Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav 9 days
S. Enkhtuvshin: I Built The Car I Envisioned 45 Years Ago 9 days
New Transport and Logistics Route to Be Established 9 days
Today Marks “Police and Internal Troops' Day“ 9 days
Prime Minister Orders to Accelerate Thermal Power Plant Repairs and Renovation 10 days
The 2025 FISU World University Games Begin 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Affirms Full Support for Special Olympics Movement 12 days
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 12 days
World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 12 days
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 13 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 13 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 14 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 14 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 15 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 15 days
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 15 days
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 15 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 15 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 15 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 15 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 16 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 16 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 17 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 17 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 17 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 17 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 18 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 18 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 18 days
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