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First mutual investment fund launches its operation
“The National Privatization Fund” launched its operation officially on October 5.
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Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Mongolia
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitu Motegi will pay a visit to Mongolia between October 7-8 at the invitation of Mongolian Foreign Minister N.Enkhtaivan.
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COVID-19 safety measures for local council elections approved
A temporary regulation for the prevention of COVID-19 spread during the forthcoming elections of the Citizens’ Representatives’ Khurals (council) of aimags, capital city, soums and districts has been approved by the government. 
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160 Mongolians arrive on charter flight from Nur-Sultan
The State Emergency Commission made the decision to conduct 11 charter flights this month to bring back about 2,700 citizens from abroad. According to the decision, a charter flight organized in route Nur-Sultan-Ulaanbaatar landed at Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport at 8.15 am on October 4. 
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One new COVID-19 case reported in Mongolia, total reaches 314
General Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases D.Nyamkhuu today informed that four laboratories nationwide have tested 1823 people on October 2-4
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First agreement on construction of oil refinery established
“JMC Projects India” Company, which has been selected as a general contractor of “First engineering-procurement – construction (EPC-1) project” and “Mongol Refinery” state-owned company established virtually an agreement on the first phase of construction of an oil refinery on October 2.  
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to Mongolia postponed
On October 4, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia reported that the U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s official visit to Mongolia has been postponed for an indefinite period.  
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‘Greening the China-Mongolia-Russia economic corridor: A visual synthesis’ report launched
The launch of a new report ‘Greening the China–Mongolia–Russia economic corridor - A visual synthesis’ took place in both a virtual and face-to-face format on October 1 at the International Environment House in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Filmmakers highlight necessity of government investment in Mongolian film arts
The time has come for the state to pay attention to the field of film arts in Mongolia, highlighted the participants of the conference, ‘Mongolian film arts 2020’, that took place on October 1. 
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‘E-Mongolia’ electronic platform launched to provide 181 government services
E-Mongolia electronic platform, which is intended to serve as a one-stop shop for various government services, launched officially yesterday, October 01. The Communications and Information Technology Authority, the developer of the E-Mongolia system, today organized a presentation on the system. 
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President addresses opening of autumn session of parliament
President Kh.Battulga addressed the opening of autumn session of parliament on October 1.
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2021 state budget bill presented to Speaker
On September 30, Minister of Finance Ch.Khurelbaatar presented the bills for the state budget, the budget of the Social Insurance Fund, and the budget of the Health Insurance Fund for the year of 2021 as well as bills for other corresponding legislation to Speaker G.Zandanshatar.
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Project to strengthen COVID-19 preparedness launches
The launch of the “Building the Capacity for COVID-19 Diagnosis and Service Delivery for the Most Vulnerable in Mongolia amidst the Pandemic” project was held today on October 1. The representatives from donors, partners, and implementing organizations including Daniel Worrall, the CEO and Country Manager of Rio Tinto Mongolia LLC and Armando Torres, the CEO of Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Tapan Mishra, the UN Resident Coordinator in Mongolia and Kaori Ishikawa, the Head of Office of UNFPA Mongolia Country Office attended the launch event.
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Mongolian parliament opens its regular session with busy agenda
A regular session of autumn 2020 of the Mongolian Parliament – State Great Khural opened today, October 1, 2020. 
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Mongolia accedes to the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement as its seventh member
After a long journey of more than a decade, Mongolia has formally acceded to the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) on September 29. 
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U.S. Secretary of State to pay official visit to Mongolia
The U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo will pay an official visit to Mongolia on October 7, 2020, at the invitation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Nyamtseren Enkhtaivan.
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President of Max Group D.Ganbaatar awarded with ‘Hero of Labor’
n the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of private entities in Mongolia, President of ‘Max’ Group D.Ganbaatar was awarded with the title, ‘Hero of Labor’, according to a decree issued by President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga. He was awarded with the highest state award for his consistent hardwork over the last 30 years in the Mongolian business sector and leadership in the development of the sectors of food production, trade, agriculture, road, tourism, and construction.
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Government raises USD 600 million in Nomad bond to repay sovereign debts
Minister of Finance of Mongolia Ch.Khurelbaatar today announced that the government of Mongolia together with the Bank of Mongolia has issued 5.5-year ‘Nomad’ sovereign bond with 5.125 percent of annual coupon rate, raising USD 600 million on international stock markets. The trades of the Nomad bond, whose repayment is due in April 2026, have been completed by September 29. 
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NEMA to cooperate with U.S. State Department in disaster prevention
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) established a memorandum of cooperation with the United States State Department on September 29 . 
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Business incubator opens at Selbe Subcenter
A business incubator of Selbe Subcenter opened on September 28. 
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Early 20th-Century Mongolian History and Culture Through the Lens of a French Photographer 39 minutes
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
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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
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Five Aimags Classified as High-Risk for Drought 5 days
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Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum 12 days
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270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry 12 days
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