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Mongolian People’s Party, Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party merge www.montsame.mn

On April 29, the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP), the current ruling party in the parliament of Mongolia, and the Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party (MPRP) established an agreement to merge in a virtual ceremony. A joint working group selected from the two political parties has written the agreement with a total of 33 sets of articles.
The ceremony for the merge was attended by MPP Leader and former Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh, Secretary-General of the party D.Amarbayasgalan, Head of the Capital City MPP Committee and Ulaanbaatar’s Mayor D.Sumiyabazar, MPRP Leader and former President of Mongolia N.Enkhbayar, the party’s Secretary-General E.Erdenejamiyan as well as more than 300 thousand members and supporters of the two parties, as reported by the press offices of the two parties.
During the event, MPP Leader U. Khurelsukh emphasized that the union of the two parties with shared values is a historic milestone which brought upon by a social demand, and called for the two parties to work together representing common interests. MPRP Leader N. Enkhbayar said that both parties are not complete without one another.
In 2010, the current Mongolian People’s Party restored its original name dating back to 1921, and former President of Mongolia Enkhbayar Nambar founded a new political party and gained permission to use the name - Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party in 2011.
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Tesla, under scrutiny in China, steps up engagement with regulators www.reuters.com

Electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), facing scrutiny in China over safety and customer service complaints, is boosting its engagement with mainland regulators and beefing up its government relations team, industry sources said.
Tesla's change of strategy leading to more behind-the-scenes interaction with policymakers in Beijing compared to relatively little previously shows the seriousness with which the U.S. automaker views the setbacks in its second-biggest market.
It also comes at a time when China is trying to regulate large and powerful private companies, especially in the technology sector, on concerns about their market dominance.
Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Monday, a public holiday in China.
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As they do elsewhere, regulators in China, the world's biggest auto market, discuss industry policies and standards with global and local companies, industry associations and think tanks.
Manufacturers typically join such meetings in China, but unlike rivals including Toyota Motor (7203.T) and General Motors Co (GM.N), Tesla officials were largely absent from the closed-door gatherings, according to four people familiar with the matter.
Instead, Tesla officials regularly speak at high-profile industry conferences. Outside China, Tesla's outspoken chief executive Elon Musk regularly takes to Twitter to comment on or criticise regulators or rules.
But in past weeks, Tesla executives attended at least four policy discussions, on topics including auto data storage, vehicle-to-infrastructure communication technologies, car recycling and carbon emissions, the people said.
California-based Tesla, which makes electric Model 3 sedans and Model Y sport-utility vehicles at its own plant in Shanghai, did not make major commitments at the meetings, but participated in some discussions, they said.
Tesla is also expanding its government relationship team in China, one of the sources said.
According to two recruitment advertisements in April on its WeChat account, Tesla is hiring managers to update a policy database and maintain relationships with government and industry associations to "build a harmonious external environment to support Tesla's business development in the regional market."
It was not immediately clear how many managers Tesla was planning to hire for government relations.
Accounting for roughly 30% of Tesla’s global sales, China is the automaker’s second biggest market after the United States and helped it post record first-quarter vehicle deliveries.
Pressure has been building over the past few months on Tesla's mostly excellent relations with Beijing.
In February, Chinese regulators summoned it over consumer reports of battery fires, unexpected acceleration and failures in over-the-air software updates.
And in March, Tesla came under scrutiny when the military banned its cars from entering its complexes, citing security concerns over vehicle cameras, sources told Reuters at the time. Days later, Musk appeared by video at a high-level forum, saying that if Tesla used cars to spy in China or anywhere, it would be shut down.
Last month, Tesla was targeted by state media and regulators after a customer, angry over the handling of her complaint about malfunctioning brakes, climbed on top of a Tesla car in protest at the Shanghai auto show. Videos of the incident went viral.
Grace Tao, a Tesla vice president who heads its government relations effort in China, was criticised in state media last month after she was quoted in a media interview questioning whether the aggrieved customer was acting on her own.
In response to the different complaints, Tesla has said it would set up a China data center, launch self-inspection to improve services and work with regulators.
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Mongolia records 911 new daily cases of coronavirus www.akipress.com

Mongolia recorded 911 new daily coronavirus cases, the Health Ministry said on May 3.
823 of the newly detected cases were reported in Ulaanbaatar city while 88 cases were recorded in rural areas bringing Mongolia's nationwide tally to 39,381.
A total of 22,932 people recovered.
Two patients have died of the COVID-19 complications bringing the death toll to 119.
A total of 4,956 people are undergoing treatment.
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Mongolia's ruling party chooses former PM Khurelsukh as presidential candidate www.xinhuanet.com

The ruling Mongolian People's Party (MPP) on Sunday nominated Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, chairman of the party and former prime minister, as its candidate for the presidential election on June 9.
Khurelsukh was unanimously chosen during the MPP's conference held here on Sunday.
Candidates from other political parties are expected to be selected within the day. Enditem
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Parties nominate candidates for 2021 Presidential Election www.montsame.mn

Over the past weekend, two political parties and one coalition in the Mongolian parliament, State Great Khural, have completed selecting their candidates to run for the upcoming presidential election of Mongolia, scheduled on June 9, 2021.
In specific, the Steering Committee of the ruling Mongolian People’s Party supported Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, who is a leader of the party and served as Prime Minister of Mongolia between 2017 and 2021, as a presidential candidate.
The Democratic Party – the opposing party in the parliament is currently divided into two parts. The General Election Commission is expected to decide registering which Democratic Party by the end of this week.
The Democratic Party led by O.Tsogtgerel is nominating the current member of the parliament Altankhuyag Norov, who was a Prime Minister between 2012 and 2014. He was elected from Orkhon aimag in the 2020 parliamentary elections as an only independent member in the parliament, and joined the Democratic Party last week. The other part of the Democratic Party led by M.Tulgat has approved to nominate Erdene Sodnomzundui, former member of the parliament, leader of the Democratic Party and Minister of Population Development and Social Protection, for the presidential election.
The Right Person Electorate Coalition, which won one seat (MP T.Dorjkhand) in the 76-seat parliament as a result of the 2020 legislation elections, is nominating Enkhbat Dangaasuren, former member of the parliament in 2008-2012 and Founder, CEO of DataCom LLC - Information Technology Service Company in Mongolia. The Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party, which holds one seat in the parliament, last week announced to merge with the Mongolian People’s Party.
In line with the Law on Presidential Election, the candidates are required to submit their platform between May 3 and 5 to the National Audit Office, which will check and make conclusion on their compliance with legislations, such as country’s development policy, long and medium term official documents and other corresponding regulations. Based on the conclusion, the General Election Commission will register the eligible candidates as official candidates for the 2021 presidential election and will grant candidates card to them within 16 days prior to the polling day.
With the latest amendments made to the Constitution of Mongolia in 2019, future presidents of the country will be limited to one six-year term instead of previous four-year terms and will be required to have reached the age of 50.
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Mongolia starts vaccination for foreign nationals www.montsame.mn

Countries around the world have launched vaccination campaigns in their effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. As well as securing equitable access to vaccines for their nationals, the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline for countries recommends vaccination of foreign nationals residing in their respective territories without discrimination.
Mongolia has started voluntary vaccination against the COVID-19 for all foreign nationals with permanent residency in Mongolia. Foreign nationals residing in Ulaanbaatar city will be vaccinated in the first stage. Therefore, foreign nationals, living Ulaanbaatar, who wish to get inoculated may do so by visiting the Vaccination center nearest to their place of residence and presenting their passports and resident cards.
It is estimated that over 14 500 foreign nationals have permanent residency in Mongolia, according to the Immigration of Mongolia.
source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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New oxygen plant at NCCD becomes ready for operation www.montsame.mn

Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan got acquainted with a new oxygen generation plant, being established at the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD). The oxygen plant is expected to put into operation this week.
Oxygen supply center, currently in use at the NCCD, distributes 600 cubic meter oxygen per day and it is carried by high-pressure balloons. As the new plant is put into operation, conditions will be created to deliver oxygen directly to reanimation and intensive treatment wards as well as rooms for COVID-19 treatment by using underground network.
The oxygen consumption has increased four to five times due to the sharp rise of infection. Therefore, with the construction of new plant, not only the NCCD’s oxygen need will be fully met, but it will also be possible to reserve five balloons of oxygen per hour and provide other hospitals with oxygen. This will save MNT 30 million a month and over MNT360 million per annum.
Building of the oxygen plant was constructed by Medi Gas Company as part of its social responsibility.
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Mongolia’s first cryptocurrency - ArdCoin now listed on Bittrex Global www.montsame.mn

On April 30, 2021 - ArdCoin, Mongolia's first and currently the only cryptocurrency, is being listed on Bittrex Global, a world-class crypto-exchange. Founded in the USA, its international exchange services operations are based in Liechtenstein. Out of the 4,200 cryptocurrency projects listed on CoinMarketCap, ArdCoin has already penetrated the top 500.
Currently, ArdCoin is listed on its native virtual assets exchange DAX.mn, international crypto-exchange STEX.com, and on leading crypto tracking platforms such as CoinMarketCap, Blockfolio, and CoinGecko. People can log in to these platforms from anywhere to research ArdCoin or exchange their ArdCoin for local currencies.
Mongolians will be able trade in the global market at the most realistic market rates and have access to an unlimited fund. Following this global exposure, major international organizations will recognize ArdCoin, and the inflow of foreign currency to Mongolia will undoubtedly have a significant impact on reviving the economy.
Ard Bit LLC is a fully owned subsidiary of Ard Financial Group. Ard is a diversified financial services holding company with the overarching goal of increasing its shareholders’ equity through investing in and developing leading financial services and technology companies.
The investment portfolio of the Ard Holdings consists of companies such as Ard Insurance, Ard Credit, Ard Securities, Ard Life, Ard Assets, Ard Management, Ard Bit, TenGer Systems, MEC Partners (ardshop.mn), Mongol Post, Ard Holdings International, Ard Leasing, Ard Properties and Ard Realty. Ard App, Ard Fintech, ArdCoin, ArdCash, CryptoNation, Ard Digital Bazaar and Digital Assets Exchange are proprietary digital products based on artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.
Source: Ard Holdings
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Apple to face Epic Games in court www.bbc.com

After months of hype and warring words, Epic Games is about to get its day in court with Apple.
The trial begins on Monday - and is one of the most important in Apple's history.
Apple boss Tim Cook will be giving evidence, the first time he's given testimony at a trial.
At stake is the future of the App Store and the amount it charges developers - a wildly lucrative money spinner for the company.
In August last year, Epic Games laid a trap for Apple.
Its hit game Fortnite implemented its own in-app payment - bypassing Apple's 30% charges.
Apple promptly kicked Epic Games off the App Store.
But Epic Games was waiting for just that.
It slapped Apple with a 65-page lawsuit - and had even prepared a high production video, a spoof of Apple's iconic 1984 advert for the Apple Mac.
Their argument is simple: that Apple's control over the App Store is anti-competitive.
It believes that developers should be able to make apps for smartphones without having to pay large sums to Apple (and to Google for Google Play purchases).
Spotify, Match and Tile are just a few of the many companies that have also claimed Apple's charges are unfair.
Apple is estimated to have made hundreds of millions of dollars from Fortnite alone in charges.
Epic Games' big argument is: if they don't want to pay, then where else do they go to sell their products?
Epic Games has tried to sell Fortnite away from these two stores. It tried to "sideload" the app on Android phones - to try and avoid Google's own 30% charge. However, not enough people downloaded it away from Google Play.
Epic Games' reluctant conclusion: if you want to make games for smartphones you have to be on either the App Store or Google Play.
'Apple Tax'
But unwilling to lie down and accept the charges - which it calls an "Apple Tax" - Epic Games decided to sue Apple instead.
Worryingly for Apple, many of its App Store critics come from across the political divide.
In a Senate hearing two weeks ago, Apple's Chief Compliance Officer Kyle Andeer was grilled by lawmakers. Politicians of all stripes - usually so divided on policy - were united in their attacks on Apple.
Democrats Amy Klobuchar and Richard Blumenthal and Republicans Mike Lee and Josh Hawley all took up similar lines of questioning.
Senator Klobuchar said that Apple's App Store was a "literal monopoly".
Epic Games has timed the lawsuit perfectly.
The key question the judge will have to answer is whether Apple's App Store is an "essential facility", a sort of public utility that no one company should control.
Matt Stoller, an anti-monopoly campaigner, believes so.
"Everybody knows that Apple is in charge of what should be public rights of way. It would be easiest if the judge just rules in favour of Epic [Games], that would fix it," he says.
Apple can afford good lawyers though. So what's Apple's defence?
Firstly, Apple says it invented the App Store and as a private company it can charge what it wants.
It also says the 30% charge to developers is the industry standard for gaming, and competes not just with Google Play but with Microsoft, Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.
'Hand wavy'
Influential tech blogger John Gruber says Apple has a point.
"In terms of the actual split, 70/30 is pretty standard across the board. One of the things that really stands out about Epic Games' argument is that they have no complaint whatsoever. It's all very hand wavy, and very much a PR argument, not a legal one."
Apple also says that its payment system is fair to smaller developers. It says 83% of apps and 76% of games on the App Store are free - developers pay no commission.
And they say that although their top rate charge is 30%, most developers pay no more than 15% in charges.
Apple argues it also oversees an App Store vetting process, making sure the Apple ecosystem isn't compromised by dodgy apps. That costs money.
However it's thought the amount that Apple spends on this process is a tiny fraction of the amount it receives from developers. Critics like Matt Stoller also question how effective Apple's vetting procedures are.
"There are all sorts of apps that have scams that Apple doesn't catch. So their arguments about safety and security are sort of nonsense," he says.
'The risk is high'
So what are Apple's chances? John Gruber thinks they're good.
"I do think that on legal grounds, Apple is in a very good position. But the risk is very high because [if they lost] it would disrupt the whole business model of the app store".
Matt Stoller says that antitrust cases are notoriously hard to predict.
"Antitrust law, as it's practiced in the US, is a complete mess. So we have no idea. The law basically depends on what the judge had for breakfast."
The trial is expected to conclude in the last week of May. However, even if Apple wins, the fight over how Apple runs its App Store will rage on.
James Clayton is the BBC's North America technology reporter based in San Francisco. Follow him on Twitter @jamesclayton5.
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Mongolia confirms 1,185 new COVID-19 cases www.xinhuanet.com

Mongolia's national count of COVID-19 cases rose by 1,185 to 38,470 in the past 24 hours, the country's National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) said Sunday.
Apart from one imported case, all the other new infections were locally transmitted, mostly detected in the country's capital Ulan Bator, the NCCD said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Mongolia's total death toll reached 126 with two new fatalities, and 1,026 more people were newly discharged from hospitals, bringing the total number of recoveries to 21,707, according to the center.
The Asian country launched a national vaccination campaign against COVID-19 in late February, with the aim of covering at least 60 percent of its population of 3.3 million. Over 887,200 people have been vaccinated against the virus in Mongolia so far. Enditem
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