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Public officials being trained on sustainable growth and green management
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Project, jointly implemented by the Green Growth Policy Planning Department and Clean Technology, Investment and Production Division of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is conducting series of training themed “Green Organizational Management”. The training will continue until the end of May. The training is being carried out in the margin of implementation of Mongolia’s Green Growth Policy and its action plan.  
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Weather forecast until May 25
Slight rainfall is expected in southeastern region on May 21. Winds will get stronger in western parts of western aimags on May 24, reaching 14-16 m/sec and forming dust storms. It will start getting warmer in most regions on May 22.
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"Future Champion" national puppy show approaching
A competition of 3-6 month-old puppies of Mongolian national breeds of dogs is taking place on Saturday, May 20, in the National Park of Ulaanbaatar. The competition is named “Future Champion”. There was a time when Mongolian “Bankhar” watchdogs had been on the brink of extinction. Now there are more than 40 dog shelters that only specialize by this pure national breed of dogs.
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Director S.Sansar creates short film about circle of time
A Mongolian short film called “I am…”, directed by Sansar Sangidorj, is taking over the American audience. The film has been shot in the USA. It narrates about a circle of time and cycle of human life by a story of a boy riding a bicycle across playground, his neighborhood, then through busy streets and highways, and finally through blizzards as he grows old.
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UB Bicycle Parade to call for building more lanes
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IM Power proposes to build power plant near major coal mine in Gobi
On May 18, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat received a delegation headed by Mr Gordon Dickie, Managing Director of IM Power, and Ms Catherine Arnold, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of UK to Mongolia. The guests presented their request to build power plant based on Shivee Ovoo coal deposit. The project would cost around USD 1.2 billion. The power plant can be a reliable energy supplier for southern and eastern region of Mongolia, say the delegates.
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Private sector leaders develop recommendations for presidential candidates at AmCham Monthly Meeting
The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Mongolia hosted its May Monthly Meeting with independent opinion leaders on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Shangri-La Hotel in Ulaanbaatar. The panelists, including Mr. Jargalsaikhan Dambadarjaa, Executive Director of DeFacto Institute; Mr. Sumati Luvsandendev, Director of the Sant Maral Foundation; and Ms. Ashleigh Whelan, Resident Program Director, Asia at the International Republican Institute, participated in an in-depth panel discussion, “Developing Private Sector Recommendations for the Presidential Candidates”.
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Military health check regulation updated
The cabinet approved Wednesday the Regulation on Health Check for Army Recruitment. The regulation is to be pursued for examining and determining physical conditions of candidates to military service for definitive and/or permanent period, military academies, universities, colleges and training, as well as to peacekeeping operations.
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Foreign trade results in more surplus following increased coal price
In the first four months of 2017, Mongolia traded with 127 countries from all over the world and total trade turnover reached USD 3,017.3 million, of which USD 1,899.6 million were made up by exports and USD 1,117.7 million -- by imports. Total foreign trade turnover increased by USD 807.2 million, to be specific, exports increased by USD 552.3 million and imports by USD 254.9 million compared to the same period of the previous year.
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Tax revenue rises by 22.8 percent
In the first 4 months of 2017, total equilibrated revenue and grants of the General Government Budget amounted to MNT 2,094.4 billion and total expenditure and net lending amounted to MNT 2,379.8 billion, representing a deficit of MNT 285.5 billion in the equilibrated balance. The tax revenue reached MNT 1,799.3 billion, showing an increase by MNT 333.8 billion 22.8% compared to the same period of the previous year.
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Money supply slightly increases
According to the report of the Bank of Mongolia (BoM), the money supply (broad money or M2) has reached MNT 12.4 trillion at the end of April 2017, showing an increase by MNT 220.9 billion or 1.8 percent from the previous month and by MNT 1,892.8 billion or 18.0 percent compared with the same period of 2016. At the end of April 2017, the national currency in circulation reached MNT 843.2 billion, up by MNT 45.9 billion or 5.8 percent from the previous month and by MNT 89.1 billion or 12.0 percent compared to the same period of 2016.
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GDP grows by 4.2 percent
GDP by production approach reached MNT 5,726.4 billion at current prices and MNT 3,063.9 billion at 2010 constant price in the first quarter of 2017, up 20.9 percent at current prices and 4.2 percent at constant prices compared to same period of the previous year.
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Exports surge as coal price increases
Some positive changes occurred in Mongolian economy in connection with the 100-120 percent increase in coal price on the global market against the same period of last year, reports the Bank of Mongolia.
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Inflation rate stands at 3.4 percent
The National Statistics Office presented yesterday, May 15, Mongolia’s social and economic indicators as of the end of the fourth month of 2017. The economic highlights were the 1.3 increase in inflation, MNT 285.5 billion of budget deficit, MNT 747 billion of non-performing loans.    Inflation went up by  4.8 percent in the first four months of this year, in specific, by 1.3 percent in April compared to the previous month and 3.4 percent against the same period of last year.
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J.Erdenebat and Wang Yang discuss implementing joint projects
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat and his spouse D.Tungalag were invited to a dinner with Deputy Secretary General of the State Council of China Wang Yang, on May 13. PM J.Erdenebat extended thanks for the warm hospitality of the Government and people of China.
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Mongolian and Hungarian PMs discuss increasing trade turnover, forwarding joint projects
On the sidelines of his participation in the Belt and Road Summit, head of Mongolian Government J.Erdenebat is holding bilateral meetings with leaders of other countries. Today,  May 15, the Premier met with his Hungarian counterpart Victor Orban and discussed about feasibilities to enrich the bilateral cooperation with more economic contents, produce value-added products with mineral and agricultural resources, and to increase the number of Mongolian students to be granted the Hungarian government scholarships.
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Weather forecast until May 20
Rain is expected in northern parts of western and central aimags on May 17, in northern region on May 18, some parts of western aimags and northern parts of central aimags on May 19 . Winds will get stronger in Altai Mountains on May 16, western and central aimags on May 17, reaching 14-16 m/sec, in most regions on May 18, in the Gobi and steppes on May 19, reaching 18-20 m/sec and forming dust and snow storms.
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PM J.Erdenebat holds meetings with Vladimir Putin and other leaders
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat has attended the opening of Belt and Road Summit, wrapping up his visit to the People’s Republic of China. Heads of more than 30 states and leaders of the United Nations, World Bank and International Monetary Fund are taking part in the summit.
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Prime Minister J.Erdenebat and Chinese President Xi Jinping discuss upgrading partnership
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat is paying a visit to the People’s Republic of China. He paid a courtesy call on the Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 12. The sides affirmed mutual interests in upgrading the comprehensive strategic partnership with new contents of cooperation.
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Mongolian and Georgian FMs exchange congratulatory letters on diplomatic anniversary
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties between Mongolia and Georgia, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Ts.Munkh-Orgil exchanged congratulatory letters with his Georgian counterpart Mikheil Janelidze on May 12.
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Mongolian Skier Wins Silver Medal at '2025 Cross-Country Far East Cup' 6 hours
Mongolia Promotes Four-Season Tourism at International Exhibition 6 hours
Deputy PM Meets Russian Environment Minister 9 hours
Ambassador to Latvia Presents Letter of Credence 9 hours
Mongolia to Expand Cooperation with Canada 10 hours
Netflix’s 'Welcome to Mongolia' Special to Premiere 10 hours
Public Transport Revenue Rises 69 Percent 11 hours
Power Plants Hold 14 Days of Coal Reserves 1 day
Working Group Recovers MNT 22 Billion to Protect State Assets 1 day
‘Government to Support Business Freedom, Guarantee Protection of Private Property’ 1 day
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Mongolist Shimamura Ippei 1 day
Mongolia, Qatar to Cooperate on Export of Halal-Processed Meat 1 day
Mongolia Launches Gender Equality Seal in Environment Sector 1 day
Mongolia Among Asia’s Most Advanced Countries in Water Security 1 day
'White Gold' Movement Enables Domestic Producers to Supply About 70 Percent of Raw Materials 2 days
Parliament Ratified Interim Trade Agreement 2 days
UK-Funded Project to Boost English Skills in Remote Areas of Mongolia 2 days
Ancient Burial Sites Uncovered During Geological Surveys 2 days
Mongolian Parliamentary Delegation Visits South Korea 2 days
Bank of Mongolia Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged 2 days
'The MongolZ' Ranks Seventh in World Ranking 2 days
Mongolia Secures 7th World Title in Memory, Mind Sports 2 days
Parliamentary Committee Holds Hearing for Governor of Bank of Mongolia Nominee 2 days
Mongolia Calls for Global Transparency in Political Financing at UN Summit 3 days
Mining and Extractive Industry Sales Up by MNT 2.7 Trillion from 2024 3 days
Special Exhibition Showcases Traditional Mongolian Clothing, Adornments 3 days
Exploring the 'Zuuvch-Ovoo' Uranium Project and Its Future Outlook 3 days
Boy Playfully Herds Yak Calf with His Own Programmed Drone 3 days
Over 200,000 Tonnes of Fuel to Be Imported This Month 3 days
Government to Submit Draft Resolution on Privatization and Public Offering of State Assets 3 days
Rare Metals Research Center Opened in Mongolia 3 days
Net Domestic Assets Increase by MNT 5.7 Trillion 4 days
Four Japanese Judo Coaches to Work in Mongolia 4 days
Over 8,000 Livestock Relocated from Ulaanbaatar’s Restricted Zone 4 days
Parliament Examines Oyu Tolgoi Agreements, Benefits in Multi-Day Evidence Hearing 4 days
‘Food Revolution’ Boosts Production, Jobs, and Exports 4 days
Three Schools and Five Kindergartens to Be Built in Selbe 20-Minute City 4 days
Moon Dance Team Wins Another Bronze Medal at World Championships 4 days
Greater Tumen Initiative Tourism Board Meeting Held in Mongolia 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Government Task Force to Enter Talks with ‘Entrée Resources’ 5 days
New Apartment Prices Rise 11 Percent 5 days
First Residents Move into New Homes Following Redevelopment of the 100 Ail Public Housing Project 5 days
Outstanding Young Scientists and Doctors Receive Presidential Awards 5 days
Mongolia Outlines Priorities at IOM Council’s 116th Session 7 days
Ulaanbaatar Seeks Public Input on Even-Odd Traffic Restrictions 7 days
“Burte Chono 2025” Honors Mongolia’s Top Athletes 7 days
Parliament Finalizes Resolution to Zero Import Duties on Fodder and Flour 7 days
Mongolia, Lithuania Hold Political Consultations in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Mongolia Urges Global Action to Treat Wastewater as a Resource 8 days
Mongolian Boxers Win Four Medals at World Cup of Petroleum Countries 8 days
Advanced Technology Reveals 3,000-Year-Old Rock Art Now on Display 8 days
Fifth International Conference on Mongolian Studies Held in Poland 8 days
Bank of Mongolia Releases 'Tugrug-100 Years' Commemorative Stamp Released 8 days
Children’s Consultative Polyclinic to Launch Surgical Services in 2026 8 days
Views Exchanged on Accelerating SDGs Implementation 8 days
Mongolian Student Wins World Drone-Coding Championship at Enjoy AI 2025 8 days
Coal Exports Reach 79 Million Tonnes as Exchange Trading Grows 9 days
Mongolian Powerlifter Becomes Asian Champion 9 days
Government Directs Public Institutions Not to Hold New Year or Anniversary Celebrations Using Budget Funds 9 days
Mongolia to Send Over 100 Athletes to Asian Beach Games 9 days
Gashuunsukhait Checkpoint to Handle More Coal Exports 9 days
Prime Minister Directs Officials to Intensify Anti-Corruption Drive 9 days
Speaker of Parliament Meets Ambassadors of Russia, China 9 days
France Returns Dinosaur Fossils to Mongolia Following Decade-Long Legal Process 9 days
UN Meeting Highlights Importance of Rangelands Ahead of Mongolia’s COP17 9 days
New Year Tree Lighting Ceremony at Sukhbaatar Square to Begin at 19:00 Today 9 days
PM Orders Priority Financing for Salaries, Pensions and Child Benefits 9 days
ADB Approves USD 60 Million for Ulaanbaatar’s First Bus Rapid Transit System 9 days
Mongolia Renews Call to Lower Shareholder Loan Interest for Oyu Tolgoi Project 10 days
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