Coronavirus testing laboratory opens in Darkhan-Uul aimag
On March 29, at a daily briefing of the Ministry of Health, D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center of Communicable Diseases (NCCD), informed that a coronavirus testing laboratory equivalent to the one in the capital city newly opened in Darkhan-Uul aimag.
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Government welcomes support from Facebook
 The Ministry of Health, Government of Mongolia, has received sponsorship from Facebook to help it to launch public education campaign about COVID-19 on the social media platform. Facebook has provided free advertising support to the health ministry, which is now working with other government departments including Communications and Information Technology Authority (CITA), to keep Mongolian people well informed of latest and most authoritative information related to the situation of COVID-19.
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Government unveils MNT 5.1 trillion plan to help those affected by COVID-19
PM Khurelsukh announced that the government of Mongolia today decided to take the following measures to be financed with MNT 5.1 trillion to support the country’s economy weakened by the coronavirus outbreak. 
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12th COVID-19 case confirmed
D.Nyamkhuu, Director of the National Center of Communicable Diseases (NCCD) announced at today’s daily briefing of the Ministry of Health that another person who is staying in quarantine after arriving in Mongolia on an evacuation flight from Istanbul, Turkey last week, was diagnosed with coronavirus, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases in Mongolia to 12.
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Government unveils MNT 5.1 trillion plan to help those affected by COVID-19
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On March 27, Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh delivered an address to the people and entities of Mongolia to introduce the new measures addressing the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Meat factory ready for operation in Zavkhan aimag
A meat factory with a daily capacity of 500 sheep and goats and 150-200 cattle is to open in Tosontsengel soum of Zavkhan aimag. The factory building is now ready as an agreement was established with Bayan New Food Century LLC.
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China to provide 500,000 masks and 3,000 coronavirus test kits
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On March 27, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Mongolia Chai Wenru. 
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The European Union supports environmentally friendly and sustainable production
Mongolia's wool and cashmere sector is one of the most important sectors, accounting for 36 percent of total exports other than mining sector.
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Illegal construction on land of memorial museum stopped
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Memorial Museum of the Victims of Political Repression, which used to be located in the heart of Ulaanbaatar city shadowed by skyscrapers around it, was one of a few cultural and historical heritages of the city. 
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Livestock birthing at 98.4 percent nationwide
The mortality rate of livestock offspring is low nationwide. However, the situation has been difficult in the aimags of Arkhangai, Khuvsgul, Bulgan, Uvs, and Zavkhan due to large amounts of snowfall.
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‘Friendship’ donation campaign launched to help citizens of Baruth/Mark, Germany
Murun city of Khuvsgul aimag has been actively developing partnership with Baruth/Mark city of Germany since 2011. As there has been the coronavirus outbreak in Baruth/Mark, the Governor’s Office of Murun city has launched a donation campaign named ‘Friendship’.
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Three 3.7-4.1 magnitude earthquakes hit Gobi-Altai aimag
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. 3.7-4.1 magnitude earthquakes hit an area in Tonkhil and Biger soums of Gobi-Altai aimag in Mongolia and residents reported to have felt their shaking. 
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Foreign Minister receives Japanese Ambassador
On March 26, Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar received the Ambassador Extraordinary Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mongolia Kobayashi Hiroyuki.
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Two evacuation flights to be conducted
it was decided to extend the quarantine period for suspected citizens with infection to 21-28 days in aims of prevention of the novel coronavirus infection.
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Two evacuation flights to be conducted
At its regular meeting of the State Emergency Commission (SEC) held today, March 26, it was decided to extend the quarantine period for suspected citizens with infection to 21-28 days in aims of prevention of the novel coronavirus infection. 
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ADB grants USD1 million to boost Mongolia's fight against COVID-19
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On March 26, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Mongolia Resident Mission announced that the ADB today approved a $1 million grant to support the Mongolian government’s fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Foreign Minister receives Ambassadors
On March 26, Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar held a meeting with U.S. Ambassador Michael S. Klecheski, British Ambassador Philip Malone, Australian Ambassador Dave Vosen, and Canadian Ambassador Catherine Ivkoff.
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Parliament to organize spring session via video-conferencing
A regular spring session of the Mongolian Parliament will open on April 6, under the relevant law.In the wake of fast-spreading Covid-19 globally and Mongolia’s heightened state of readiness, Parliament Speaker G.Zandanshatar issued a decision to organize its plenaries of the spring session by using video-conferencing and virtual management tools.
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751 citizens to be repatriated on charter flights from Japan and S.Korea on April 2-4
Mongolia is to repatriate its 751 nationals to their home country through three time-evacuation flights in the near future. 
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VAT refunds for first quarter of 2020 to be issued in April
 According to the Mongolian Taxation Administration, VAT refunds will be issued to citizens quarterly beginning from this year.
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S&P Upgrades Mongolia’s Rating to ‘BB-’ with Stable Outlook 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Signs Agreement with Korea Air Cleaning Association to Improve City’s Air Quality 3 days
Mongolian Firefighters Equipped with 42-Meter Aerial Ladder Trucks 3 days
Study Finds Young Mongols Value Flexible Hours, Work Environment Over Pay 3 days
Mongolia and UK Conduct Joint Study on Cybersecurity Risks 3 days
Mongolian Jaw Harp Artists Impress Global Audience in Japan 3 days
Mongolia Joins FAO Effort to Improve Soil Mapping for Farmland 3 days
Embassy of Japan honors Soprano Yumi Okuyama for Bridging Japan-Mongolia Relations 3 days
Türkiye - Mongolia Ties Highlighted at 102nd Republic Anniversary Reception 3 days
The Government of Mongolia, Rio Tinto Agree to Negotiation Protocol 3 days
Government of Mongolia Starts Negotiations with Rio Tinto over Oyu Tolgoi Interest Rate 3 days
'Earth of Healing' Exhibition Celebrates Mongolia-Germany Relations 4 days
Hunnu City Power Infrastructure Nears Completion 4 days
Government Forms a Task Force to Improve Housing Access for Teachers and Doctors 4 days
Mongolian Juniors Secure Two World Titles at World Youth Draughts Championship 4 days
Mongolia Commissions 53 New Factories as Part of ‘Food Revolution’ Plan 4 days
Government Moves Forward to Revise Family Law 4 days
Mongolian Athletes Win Five Medals in Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, and Freestyle Wrestling at Asian Youth Games 4 days
President Xi in a letter commended President Khurelsukh for their recent meeting 4 days
MIAT Expands Network with New Direct Flights to Singapore 4 days
Swimmer Erkhes Enkhtur Wins Silver Medal at Asian Youth Games 5 days
UN Representatives Plant Trees on COP17 Project Site 5 days
South Korean commerce takes peak at Mongolian Brands 5 days
World Bank to Assist Mongolia in COP17 Preparations 5 days
‘Mongol Studies in Canada: Conversations Across Boundless Steppe’ Forum Held in Ottawa 5 days
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Cultural Event in Prague Showcasing National Art 6 days
Mongolia and Germany to Hold Negotiations on Development Cooperation 6 days
Mongolia, UNCCD Secretariat Join Efforts to Promote Country Ahead of COP17 6 days
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Mongolian Team Wins 29 Medals at Asian Sport Stacking Championships 7 days
Ulaanbaatar Signs Public-Private Partnership Agreement for Waste-to-Energy Plant 7 days
Central Laboratory Now Able to Detect 70 Types of Heavy Metals Across Mongolia 7 days
Team Mongolia Stands 23rd at III Asian Youth Games 7 days
‘Youth in Diplomacy’ Event Organized in Commemoration of 80th Anniversary of UN 7 days
Mongolia and Jordan Hold First Political Consultative Meeting in Amman 7 days
Mongolia to Collaborate with China, South Korea and the UN to Tackle Increasing Yellow Dust Storms 7 days
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Foreign Ministry State Secretary Meets with UN ESCAP Deputy Executive Secretary 10 days
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Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 11 days
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 11 days
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 11 days
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 11 days
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 11 days
Cabinet Expands Vocational Training Opportunities for Conscripts 11 days
East and North East Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
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Modern Mongolian Literature Published in Czech Language 11 days
279.9 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Statistical Business Register Database 11 days
Constitutional Court Rules Parliamentary Resolution Dismissing Prime Minister Unconstitutional 11 days
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Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 12 days
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 12 days
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 12 days
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