Balance of payment deficit rises
Current and capital account balance resulted in deficit of USD 157.0 million in the first quarter of 2017 and increased by USD 6.1 million compared to the same period of last year. Current account saw deficit of USD 171.3 million, which was mainly due to deficit amounted to USD 372.0 million in services account and USD 256.4 million in primary account. Nevertheless, goods account surplus reached USD 418.4 million.
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Registered unemployment lowered
At the end of May 2017, Labor and Social Welfare Services Agencies have registered 39.4 thousand job seekers, of which 72.3 per cent unemployed and remaining 27.7 per cent were people employed but looking for a new or extra job. Compared to the same period a year ago, registered unemployment decreased by 15.4 per cent, and by 13.7 per cent compared to a month ago. There are no major differences between registered unemployment by sex, with 51 per cent of women.  
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Master budget deficit reaches MNT 412.5 billion
In the first five months of 2017, total equilibrated revenue and grants of the General Government Budget amounted to MNT 2,666.6 billion and total expenditure and net lending amounted to MNT 3,079.1 billion, representing a deficit of MNT 412.5 billion.
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Yoga performance to take place on Sukhbaatar square
A photography exhibition themed ‘Yoga – Peace and Harmony’ opened today at the National Museum. Co-organized by Embassy of India and the National Museum in the margins of the celebration of International Day of Yoga, the exhibition features photographs capturing yoga poses.
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Altai airport launches new runway
Altai airport under the Civil Aviation Authority in Gobi-Altai aimag, situated in the western part of Mongolia, some 1000 km from Ulaanbaatar, has now new paved runway. The  opening ceremony was held  on 12 June with attendance of Minister of Road and Transport Development D.Ganbat, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority L.Byambasuren, MP Sh.Radnaased, authorities of Gobi-Altai aimag  and other officials. 
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Foreign trade surplus increases
In the first five months of 2017, Mongolia traded with 133 countries and total trade turnover reached USD 4,016.2 million, of which USD 2518.5 million were made up by exports and USD 1497.7 million, by imports. Total foreign trade turnover increased by USD 1.1 billion, in which, exports increased by USD 744.3 million and imports, by USD 325.7 million, compared to the same period of 2016.
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Rail transport revenues grow
In the first 5 months of 2017, 8.4 million tons of freight and 1 047.1 thousand persons (double counting) were carried by railway. Compared to the same period of previous year, the number of carried freight increased by 943.9 thousand tons (12.6%) and the number of carried passengers decreased by 15.8 thousand persons (1.5%). 
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Parliament ratifies amendments to China’s USD 1 billion loan agreement
The State Great Khural (Parliament) approved and ratified the amendments to the General Agreement on Soft Loan signed by the Government of Mongolia and the Export-Import Bank of China on June 9.
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Meeting addresses SMEs access to finance in Mongolia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Mongolia is holding a donor coordination meeting today, June 13, to address the current situation, obstacles in and solutions to SMEs access to finance in the country.
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Mongolia to observe World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
On June 17, the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought will be marked under the rallying call "Our land. Our home. Our Future”. On this occasion, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism will organize Mongolia-South Korea scholars' meeting on desertification and drought combat on June 15 in cooperation with the Institute of Geography and Geoecology of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences and Greenbelt Plantation project. The meeting will be attended by UN Resident Representative and other international delegates. 
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Weather forecast until June 18
Temporary thunderstorms are expected in central aimags on June 14, eastern aimags on June 15, central and eastern aimags on June 16, in some parts of western and central aimags and in most parts of eastern aimags on June 17. Winds will get stronger, reaching 6-11 m/sec, and 16-18 m/sec before the thunderstorms.
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Mongolian scouts invite volunteers for Asia-Pacific Jamboree
The 31st Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree is going to take place in Mongolia between July 27 and August 2. This year’s motto will be “Go Nomad!”. The 2017 APR Jamboree is gathering about 6,000 kids from more than 50 countries. The jamboree is being carried out from one station to another. The first station will be a Nomadic Culture Complex for international participants to get familiar with the nomadic lifestyle and traditions. The next one will be an Adventure Complex, challenging the scouts’ bravery and teamwork skills.
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BoM issues 1-week bills
The Bank of Mongolia issues 1 week bills worth MNT 608.4 billion at a weighted interest rate of 14.0 percent per annum.
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Stock Exchange Weekly Review (June 5 - 9)
During the period between June 05 and 09, 2017, MSE conducted 5 trading sessions with a total value of MNT 37,246,622,323.86. The daily average trading valued at MNT 7.4 billion.             
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June 13 events
Following events are expected on June 13, Tuesday
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Overseas voter turnout 66.8 percent
Voter turnout in the overseas Presidential election was 66.8 percent, reported a Head Commission of the General Election Commission which was in charge of collecting the votes of Mongolian nationals living abroad.
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Mongolian student creates number plate recognition system
E.Batzorig, student at Mongolian State University of Education, along with other students, has created a number plate recognition system. Within the framework of Ministry of Science, Education, Culture and Sports’ student development program, E.Batzorig created the technology using MNT 3 million.
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President returns after attending SCO Summit in Kazakhstan
President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj arrived home yesterday after attending the 17th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit of the Council of Heads of State on June 8-9.
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Mongolia and Russia hold bilateral meeting at SCO
President Ts.Elbegdorj met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on June 9, Thursday on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit held in Astana, Kazakhstan.  
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Meal, Ready-to-Eat to be supplied for Mongolian military
“Uuts-1” ready-to-eat packaged meal made from domestic food products is ready for Mongolian military food supply. The nutritious and nourishing meal, which meets international standard and hygienic requirements as well as supports domestic production, has been studied since 2013 to be introduced for military supply and norms of meal were approved by the Defense Minister in 2015. 
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Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 10 hours
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 10 hours
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 11 hours
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 14 hours
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 15 hours
This Week in Mongolia 15 hours
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 16 hours
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 3 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 4 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 4 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 4 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 5 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 5 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 6 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 6 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 6 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 6 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 6 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 7 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 7 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 7 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 7 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 7 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 7 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 8 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 8 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 8 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 10 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 10 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 10 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 10 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 11 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 11 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 11 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 11 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 11 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 11 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 11 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 11 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 11 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 11 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 11 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 11 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 11 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 12 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 12 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 12 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 12 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 12 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 12 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 12 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 13 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 13 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 13 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 13 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 13 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 13 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 13 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 14 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 14 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 14 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 14 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 14 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 14 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 14 days
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