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2025-07-19 14:55:35
Over 50 schools to be involved in Eco-Schools program
Some 55 schools of 11 aimags and Ulaanbaatar city are to be newly enrolled in 'Eco-Schools' international program network and primary trainings for them are being held.   Eco-Schools Program is an international program aimed at developing nature friendly practices through granting education of green and sustainable development, based on ISO 14001 standards, environmental management system to children, youth and local communities and through increasing their participation.
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Natural shilajit export banned for 5 years
Export of natural baragshun or shilajit is banned for five years in raw or half processed way, by the order of the Minister of Environment and Tourism. Export ban was realized in 2014, however the ban was lifted in April 2016 and statistics shows that 2335 tons of raw baragshun was exported only in 2016.   Baragshun or shilajit is an organic compound, created through accruement as a result of natural phenomenon change and therefore it takes long time to be recovered.  However some companies are exporting baragshun in raw, causing risks to deplete the resource.
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Neil Sacker: Expenditure on social protection will not be lowered
Yesterday, April 18, President of the Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions (CMTU) Kh.Amgalanbaatar organized a closed meeting with Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund  in Mongolia Neil Saker to discuss about IMF's Extended Fund Facility program.
3013 days
Czech Parliament delegates visit Mongolian Parliament
Czech parliament delegates headed by Zuzka Bebarova-Rujbrova, Member of Parliament, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Petitions and Head of Czech-Mongolian friendship group at the Czech Parliament are visiting Mongolia. Today, April 18, the delegates met with chairwoman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Petitions D.Sarangerel, Chairman of Standing Committee on Justice Sh.Radnaased and others and the parties exchanged information on the activities of the Standing Committees.
3014 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation to cooperate with Chile's Codelco
'Erdenet Mining Corporation' the largest copper and molybdenum ore mining and concentration plant of Mongolia will develop cooperation with Codelco Company, the world’s top copper producer of the Republic of Chile. On April 11, General Director of Erdenet Mining Corporation Kh.Badamsuren and President of Codelco Xompany Nelson Pizarro Contador signed a memorandum of cooperation.
3014 days
Children of Mongolians living abroad to be registered as Mongolian citizen
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs works to resolve the issue of allowing dual citizenship to Mongolian nationals living abroad. “Today, there are some 144500 Mongolian citizens living abroad and the Foreign Ministry in collaboration with relevant ministries on the exact number of the citizens, as the citizens abroad will vote in the upcoming Presidential Election in June.  Concerning the frequently asked request to resolve dual citizenship, the Ministry is working to resolve so that children born from Mongolian parents are registered as a Mongolian citizen, regardless their location of birthplace” said Director of the Consular Department of the Foreign Ministry Ya.Ariunbold.
3014 days
Non-performing loans decrease by 3.2 per cent
Non-performing loans in a banking system amount to MNT1035.5 billion as of the end of March, showing a decrease by MNT34.6 billion or 3.2 per cent compared to previous month. However, the amount is higher by 7 per cent or by MNT67.6 billion than the same period of last year. Non-performing loans made up 8.2 per cent of total outstanding loans, staying the same as in the first quarter of last year.
3014 days
Housing price index increased in short term
Tenkhleg Zuuch LLC reports on the March results of the “Housing Price Index” study conducted independently at the request of  the Bank of Mongolia. The research shows that the general index of housing price was 1,01 in March, by 1.0 per cent up than in January 2013, basic consideration period of the research. The index increased by 0.17 percent compared to the previous month. The general index increased by 0.10 per cent compared to the starting period of this year, and dropped by 3.34 per cent compared to the same month of previous year.
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DP group urges to postpone enforcement of increased tax rates
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Today, April 17, the Democratic Party group in Parliament discussed the approved amendments to the state budget. The group urges to postpone the enforcement term of increased tax rates. Even though the group could not get majority support regarding their proposal not to raise tax rates, they request  to postpone the implementation of the three tax rates that were decided to increase. 
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B.Choijilsuren: Prerequisite to implement IMF's Extended Fund Facility program has been satisfied
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The first financing of the International Monetary Fund's Extended Fund Facility program will be provided in the middle of June, said Finance Minister in his interview to itoim.mn news website. “- In the night of April 13, when the budget amendments were approved by the Parliament, Governor of the Bank of Mongolia N.Bayartsaikhan and me, as a Finance Minister sent an official letter to IMF, informing that prerequisite to implement the EFF program has been satisfied.    
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Mortgage Corporation’s special purpose entity to release securities
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On April 13, the Financial Regulation Commission (FRC) granted a financial activity license to ‘MIC Active Twelve Months”, a special purpose entity established by the "Mongolian Mortgage Corporation“ company last August and registered its securities.  ‘MIC active twelve months” company is releasing mortgage loan guaranteed securities of 2.7 million with nominal value of MNT100 000 and 30-year term. The Commission assigned the two companies to insure the loan package for long term and in accessible way, meeting the interest and demand of the insured.
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Social insurance fund revenue increased
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ In the first quarter of 2017, the General Authority for Health and Social Insurance of Mongolia reported that the revenue of Social Insurance Fund amounted to MNT 484.7 billion, reflecting an increase of MNT82.2 billion or 20.4 percent and expenditure of the fund reached 450.3 billion, showing an increase of MNT47.4 billion or 11.8 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. In the first quarter of 2017, revenue of social Insurance fund has increased by MNT82.2 billion compared to the same period of the previous year. This was partially due to increased revenue of pension insurance fund by MNT 60.5 billion and health insurance fund by MNT7.6 billion.
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Seven types of tax rates to be raised following budget amendments
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Amendments to the 2017 State Budget, which were approved by the Parliament yesterday, April 13, laid out to raise seven types of taxes, as the Government agreed with the International Monetary Fund in the scope of a three-year Extended Fund Facility. Tax rate increase of four types of taxes will come into effect starting May 01. Those include individual income tax, tax on interest of bank savings, customs tax on imported cigarettes and excise tax on passenger cars.
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Trilateral agreement signed to support employment
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Today, April 14, a trilateral agreement was established between the Capital Governor’s office, Confederation of Trade Unions of Ulaanbaatar and the Mongolian Employers' Federation, with an aim to increase employment of citizens of the captial city and develop small and medium enterprises. The parties agreed to collaborate in protecting legal rights and interests related to employment and develop social partnership, putting 22 tasks forward.
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Seven types of tax rates to be raised following budget amendments
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ 2017 Budget amendment, which approved by the Parliament yesterday, has raised seven types of taxes, as the Government agreed with the International Monetary Fund in the scope of the three-year Extended Fund Facility. Tax rate increase of four types of taxes will come into effect starting May 01. Those include individual income tax, tax on interest of bank savings, customs tax on imported cigarettes and excise tax on passenger car.
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Money supply reaches MNT12.2 trillion
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ According to the Central Bank of Mongolia, the money supply has reached MNT12.2 trillion at the end of March 2017, showing a decrease by MNT79.5 billion or 0.6 per cent from the previous month and an increase by MNT2 065.3 billion or 20.4 per cent compared with the same period of 2016. At the end of March 2017, the national currency in circulation reached MNT 788.3 billion, down by MNT156.5 billion  or 16.6 per cent from the previous month and up by 129.7 billion  or 19.7 per cent compared to the same period of 2016.The amount of outstanding loan amounted to MNT12.7 trillion in the reference period. This is a growth by 0.8 per cent from the previous month and by 7.1 per cent from the same period of 2016.
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Social insurance fund revenue increases
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ In the first quarter of 2017, the General Authority for Health and Social Insurance of Mongolia reported that the revenue of Social Insurance Fund amounted to MNT 484.7 billion, reflecting an increase of MNT82.2 billion or 20.4 percent and expenditure of the fund reached 450.3 billion, showing an increase of MNT47.4 billion or 11.8 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. In the first quarter of 2017, revenue of social Insurance fund has increased by MNT82.2 billion compared to the same period of the previous year. This was partially due to increased revenue of pension insurance fund by MNT 60.5 billion and health insurance fund by MNT7.6 billion. The Social insurance fund expenditure increased by MNT47.4 billion compared a year ago. Main reason goes to increase in pension insurance fund expenditure by MNT31.5 billion, health insurance fund by MNT9.6 billion and unemployment insurance fund by MNT3.0 billion.
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2017 Budget amendment approved
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Yesterday, April 14, Parliament approved amendments to the law on 2017 State Budget and Law on Social Insurance Fund, proposed by the Cabinet on March 24. The amendments sets the 2017 state revenue projection at MNT6.035.7 billion or 23.3 per cent of GDP and expenditure at MNT8.750.2 billion, 33.6 per cent of GDP, with a deficit amounting to MNT2.714.4 billion, 10.4 per cent of GDP. 
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Chamber of Commerce and Industry cancels its demonstration
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Today, the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mongolia made an statement that the Chamber has cancelled a demonstration which planned to organize today, on April 13 at the central square. The chamber had handed a petition to the parliament, appealing to not  increase tax rates, imposing pressure to companies. However , the Chamber President B.Lhagvajav stated that they had met with the Parliamentary Speaker and reached an agreement.
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National Naadam Festival celebration to get MNT2.7 billion funding
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Yesterday, the Organizing Commission of the National Naadam Festival held  a meeting at the State House, discussing about the budget of Mongolian traditional Naadam Festival, the state ceremonial concert and granting state titles to some national archers.
3019 days
Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Pays Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav 22 hours
S. Enkhtuvshin: I Built The Car I Envisioned 45 Years Ago 22 hours
New Transport and Logistics Route to Be Established 22 hours
Today Marks “Police and Internal Troops' Day“ 23 hours
Prime Minister Orders to Accelerate Thermal Power Plant Repairs and Renovation 1 day
The 2025 FISU World University Games Begin 1 day
Prime Minister of Mongolia Affirms Full Support for Special Olympics Movement 3 days
River Levels Surpass Flood Thresholds Across Central Mongolia 3 days
World Leaders Congratulate President of Mongolia on National Naadam Festival 4 days
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels 5 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: The Mongolian Horse Has Long Been a Powerful Symbol of Diplomatic Tradition 5 days
New Champions Crowned as Mongolia Celebrates National Naadam with Pride 6 days
State Visit to Mongolia by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Concludes 6 days
President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 7 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 7 days
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 7 days
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 7 days
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 7 days
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 7 days
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 7 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 8 days
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 8 days
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 8 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 8 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 9 days
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 9 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 9 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 9 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 10 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 10 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 10 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 10 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 10 days
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 10 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 10 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 10 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 11 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 11 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 11 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 11 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 11 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 11 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 11 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 11 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 12 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 12 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 12 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 12 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 12 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 12 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 12 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 12 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 12 days
This Week in Mongolia 12 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 13 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 15 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 15 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 15 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 15 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 15 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 15 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 15 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 15 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 15 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 16 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 16 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 16 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 16 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 16 days
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