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Trial e-Auction of Coal Export Conducted Successfully
Mongolia will sell coal at border prices instead of mine-mouth prices through commodity exchange from February 1. Ensuring the preparation of transparent online trading, the parties involved in the coal trade, including those interested in selling and buying coal, participated in the trial e-auction of coal export.
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Mongolia to Host Continental CS:GO Tournament
Esports tournament organizer BLAST has announced the locations for three CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) Regional Major Ranking (RMR) tournaments with a prize pool of USD 1.25 million. For the first time in four years, the RMRs will be organized separately in European, Asian, and American regions.
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Interest Rates of Bonds Decreased from 11-12 percent to 8
At the Cabinet meeting held yesterday, Minister of Finance B. Javkhlan informed that a new five-year USD bond was successfully issued and traded to refinance the “Gerege” and “Khuraldai” bonds.
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Mongolian Companies Supply Cashmere to Chanel and Schneiders
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry informed that twelve new cashmere dehairing plants were under construction. Thus, Mongolia will have 43 plants in total once they start operating. 
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Financing Agreement for Smart Government II Project Signed
Minister of Finance B. Javkhlan and the World Bank Country Manager Andrei Mikhnev signed the Financing Agreement for the Smart Government II Project today. The project is funded with a USD 40.7 million credit from the World Bank. 
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Views Exchanged on Organizing Mongolia-Turkey Tourism Forum
In connection with the decision of the Government of Mongolia to declare 2023-2025 as “Years to Visit Mongolia”, the events to promote culture, history, and tourism through auto rallies will be organized in cooperation with the Government of Turkiye.
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B.Battsetseg: Mongolia's reputation on global arena has notably improved
The following is the interview with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia B. Battsetseg.
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Researches on Undur Gegeen’s Legacy Published as a Magazine
In dedication to the 90th anniversary of the establishment of Uvurkhangai aimag, “Undur Gegeen and His Legacy” International Academic Conference was organized under the auspices of the governor of the aimag and the “Nomadic Studies” magazine, a collection of the outstanding research papers presented during this academic conference, was published. 
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Mongolian Teams Win 4th and 5th Places at PUBG Mobile Global Championship
The PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) was organized in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 6-8.  The tournament was jointly organized by James Yang, director of PUBG Mobile Global Esports, the Esports Federation of Indonesia, and the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy.
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The 23rd Asian Physics Olympiad to be held in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The 23rd Asian Physics Olympiad is going to be held in Mongolia from May 22 to 30, 2023.
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Prime Minister Appoints New Ministers
On January 5, Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene presented the proposal to appoint Minister of Economy and Development Ch. Khurelbaatar as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development, S. Chinzorig as a Cabinet member and a Minister of Health, Kh. Bulgantuya as a Cabinet member, Minister of Mongolia, and Chair of the National Commission of Border Port Recovery and Ts. Davaasuren as a Cabinet member and a Minister of Construction and Urban Development to State Great Khural within the scope of his power granted by the Constitution.
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Temporary Exemption from Visa Requirements for Citizens of Some Countries to Visit Mongolia
In connection with the decision of the Government of Mongolia to declare 2023-2025 as the “Years to visit Mongolia”, the Cabinet has made a decision to temporarily exempt from visa requirements for the nationals of the following 34 countries who are traveling to Mongolia for tourism purposes. This includes 32 developed European countries, Australia, and New Zealand, which lead the number of tourists visiting Mongolia.
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Earnings of Mongolian E-sports Players Reach USD 1.8 Million
According to esportsearnings.com, 202 Mongolian E-sports players have been awarded a total of USD 1.8 million in prize money from 279 tournaments and ranked 58th in the world.
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Turkish Airlines and MIAT Mongolian Airlines Announce Codeshare Agreement
Turkish Airlines and MIAT Mongolian Airlines will leverage their respective networks to maximize opportunities for travelers.
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Opening of New Logistics Center to Allow 700 Trucks to Cross Borders Everyday
In the framework of the Mongolian government's “New Revival Policy'', the old Zamiin-Uud border checkpoint in Dornogobi aimag is under renovation to meet international standards with the funding of the Chinese government’s non-refundable aid.
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A New Economic Pillar: Cultural and Creative Industry
The cultural and creative industry is described as a big market which generates USD 2.2 trillion and employs over 29 million people in the research report by UNESCO.
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NEW YEAR GREETINGS by H.E. Mr. UKHNAAGIIN KHURELSUKH, PRESIDENT OF MONGOLIA
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E. Orchlon: Our platform will be a starting point for getting everyone involved in the fight against climate change
MONTSAME News Agency interviewed Mr. Orchlon Enkhtsetseg who is the Founder and CEO of URECA, a climate-tech startup that is working to make climate investing and carbon offsets more accessible for everyone across the world.
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President Issues Decree on Restoring Mongolia’s Ancient Capital
On the occasion of the 111th Anniversary of the Victory of the National Liberation Movement and the Restoration of Independence of Mongolia, President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh issued a decree, instructing the Government of Mongolia to restore the ancient capital of the Great Mongol Empire, Kharkhorum.
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“Welcome to Mongolia-Event 2023” Calendar Issued
The Government of Mongolia has announced 2023-2025 as “The Year of Visiting Mongolia” and approved organizing the National Tourism Development Committee by the Government Resolutions No. 350 and 371 of 2022.
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Experts Concern about High Reliance on Groundwater Resources 5 hours
“Erdenet” Forest Genetic Resources Center 6 hours
Mongolian Women Squad to Compete for Olympic Qualifying Tournament 8 hours
Development of Emeelt Light Industry Park is Underway 12 hours
Today Marks 42nd Anniversary of Mongolia’s First Space Flight 13 hours
International Forests Day Celebrated Under the Theme of "Healthy Forest for Healthy People" 14 hours
Today- The international Day of Forests 1 day
Forests Cover Only 8 Percent of Mongolia’s Total Land Area 1 day
Mongolian Boxer to Fight for Bronze Medal 1 day
EU to Continue Its Project to Support SME in Mongolia 1 day
146th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 2 days
Championing Sustainability Despite Adversities in Asia and the Pacific 2 days
“Chinggis Master Cross - 2023” 2 days
Photo News | Sustainable Investment Summit 2023 2 days
Mongolia-UN Hold the First Meeting of Joint Steering Committee 3 days
Film "Trio" to be Displayed in UN Office at Geneva 3 days
Team Mongolia Wins Third Place in the Championship 4 days
Parliament Accepts President’s Veto on the Law on Protecting Human Rights on Social Media 5 days
State Decorations Awarded to Rescue Team Members Operated in Turkey 5 days
Mongolia-China Business Forum in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Producers Appreciate Government Policy to Support National Food Industry 5 days
Two Mongolian Organizations Receive International Awards in the Field of Technology 5 days
Government Services to Reach Every Citizen with the Creation of “Digital Aimags” 5 days
Update on the Ice Hockey Under 18 Asia and Oceania Championship 2023 6 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs Pays Courtesy Call on Vice President of Turkey 6 days
Highlights from Speaker G.Zandanshatar's speech 7 days
Decisions Made at Cabinet Session 7 days
Action Plans to Plant “One Billion Trees” Approved 7 days
State Great Khural Opens its Spring Session 7 days
Monetary Policy Statement 7 days
Photo News | Commencement of Oyu Tolgoi Underground Mine 7 days
Education Loans and Grants Account for 10-15 Percent of Mongolia’s Total Debt 7 days
Elaine Conkievich: UNDP to Support Mongolia on Gender Equality, Digital Transformation and Development Financing 7 days
Mongolia is Hosting IIHF Championships for the First Time in History 8 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs Holds Official Talks with Her Turkish Counterpart 8 days
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For the First Time in history, Mongolia is Hosting International Ice Hockey Championships 8 days
The Hu and Babymetal Collaboration - Once Again 8 days
Lkhagvasuren: Domestic Companies Need to Carry Out Mining Transportation 8 days
GDP of Mongolia Increased by 2.1 Percent 8 days
“Smart Consumers-Clean Energy” Event 9 days
Mongolia Commences Fourth Large-Scale Underground Mine in the World 9 days
Wonders of Mongolia Promoted in Qatar 9 days
U.S. Secretary of State Recognizes Brigadier General Bolor Ganbold at 2023 International Women of Courage Awards 9 days
Mongolian Day at PDAC 2023 9 days
BoM Purchases 701.2 kg Precious Metals in February 10 days
Photo News | Opening Ceremony of the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia and Oceania Championship 10 days
Mongolian Team Captures Their First Win of the Championship 11 days
The First Day of the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia and Oceania Championship 11 days
“MONTSAME ENGLISH CONTEST” 12 days
“The Sales Girl” Wins Honorary Golden Cyclo 12 days
Women, Peace and Security: Ministerial-level Open Debate Held 12 days
Photo News | Spring Snow in Ulaanbaatar 12 days
State Great Khural Chairman Receives Ambassador Kim Jong-gu 12 days
Students of MUST to Benefit from Dual Degree Program in UC 12 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Her Uzbek Counterpart 13 days
Decisions Made at Cabinet Session 13 days
Gross Industrial Output Increases by 2.2 Times More from the Previous Year 13 days
“Women of the City - 2023” 13 days
Czechs to Sponsor Mongolian Leather Industry 13 days
U.S. Secretary of State Recognizes Brigadier General Bolor Ganbold at 2023 International Women of Courage Awards 13 days
“Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” Ceremony Organized at the MSE 13 days
Continuous Effort to Preserve Falconry- The Eagle Festival 14 days
“Food Revolution” Gains Momentum 14 days
Empowering Women in the Energy Efficiency Sector 14 days
Legal Basis of Relations Between Mongolia and UEA to be Enhanced 15 days
Photo News | “Mongolian Camel - 2023” Festival 15 days
The Minister of Education and Science Paying Official Visit to Australia 15 days
Researches to be Conducted on Mutually Beneficial Projects and Programs 15 days
International Women of Courage Awardees to be Honored at White House 15 days
Representative from the World Health Organization Presents Letter of Credence to Minister of Foreign Affairs 16 days
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