Economy
2,261 containers transported through railway
In aims of boosting freight transport between Mongolia and China, the two countries are jointly carrying out measures for railway transport. 
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Golomt Bank signs second multiple loan agreement with World Business Capital, Inc. and U.S. Int’l Development Finance Corp
On September 14, 2017, Golomt Bank signed an eight-year credit agreement with World Business Capital Inc. (WBC) under guarantee from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) as part of its commitment to developing SME businesses in Mongolia.  
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EBRD’s Trade Facilitation Programme names Khan Bank as Mongolia’s Most Active Issuing Bank
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP) recognizes its most successful partner banks every year. For the year 2020, Khan Bank was awarded the Most Active Issuing Bank in Mongolia 2020 for the 11th consecutive year.
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Agricultural cooperation with France discussed
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Z.Mendsaikhan had a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Mongolia Philippe Merlin and representatives of the Embassy of France.
8 days
Oyu Tolgoi announces 2021 second quarter performance results
Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Mongolia's largest copper and gold mining company - a strategic partnership between the Government of Mongolia, Turquoise Hill Resources and Rio Tinto, has released its latest performance scorecard, highlighting key performance metrics for the second quarter of 2021, providing an update on the underground development, and its ongoing COVID-19 mitigation measures.
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MNT 3 trillion loaned as part of MNT 10 trillion Plan for Health Protection and Economic Recovery
At the Cabinet’s regular meeting on July 20, Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan gave a progress report on the ‘MNT 10 trillion Comprehensive Plan for Health Protection and Economic Recovery’.
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‘Sustainable Resilient Ecosystem and Agriculture Management in Mongolia’ project to be implemented with EUR 4.2 mln from EU
Minister of Environment and Tourism N.Urtnasan and Resident Representative of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Mongolia Vinod Ahuja discussed the ‘Sustainable Resilient Ecosystem and Agriculture Management in Mongolia’ (STREAM) project.
11 days
Agriculture Minister meets Chinese Ambassador
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Z.Mendsaikhan had a meeting with officials led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Mongolia Chai Webrui. 
12 days
Commemorative MNT 10 thousand note released
The Bank of Mongolia has released a MNT 10,000 banknote to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Mongolian Revolution of 1921. 
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National Development Agency signs MoU with Private Financing Advisory Network
he National Development Agency is exploring the possibility of introducing innovative public-private partnerships and internationally recognized financial mechanisms to ensure the implementation of projects and programs that will have a significant impact on post-pandemic economic recovery and development.
22 days
Package regulation of capital market adopted
The package regulation - including the revised version of the Regulation on Securities Registration, and the Regulation on Bond Registration - was adopted at Mongolia’s Financial Regulatory Commission’s regular meeting on 11 June, 2021.
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Could improved railway connectivity to Russia be the answer to the Tianjin container crisis?
EuroChamber’s second webinar on “Logistics & Connectivity with Europe” was held on June 29. 2021. Now, a regular event, the webinar aimed to expose, analyse and provide potential solutions for challenges to trading with Europe.
22 days
EU, FAO Mongolia kick-off new initiative to create employment opportunities for youth in agribusiness
On July 6, the Delegation of the European Union to Mongolia and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) organized a technical meeting on potential pilots for employment promotion with scope of scaling up and support of policy as part of the larger project on SDG-Aligned Budgeting to Transform Employment in Mongolia funded by the European Union. 
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Mongolian and Shanghai stock exchanges organize webinar on Mongolia’s capital market
In order to increase the participation of foreign investors into domestic market, Mongolian Stock Exchange (MSE) is taking a series of measures to promote the market, introduce international standards and to be included in international category. 
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Mortgage repayment deferral support to continue until end of year
The Parliament of Mongolia, at its plenary session dated June 29, extended the effective period of the Law on Prevention, Combat, and Reduction of Social and Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 until the end of December 31, 2021. 
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BoM purchases 2.3 tons of precious metal
In June, the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) purchased 2.3 tons of precious metal. Thus, total amount of precious metal purchase has reached 9.3 tons since the beginning of this year, showing a decrease of 1.5 tons compared to the same period of previous year.
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PM L.Oyun-Erdene: Progress must be made in large-scale projects in adherence with infection prevention guidelines
On July 3, Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene became acquainted with the progress of the construction work being carried out for the oil refinery in Altanshiree soum, Dornogobi aimag.
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Fuel price increases by MNT 300
On July 2, the price of AI-92 fuel was increased by MNT 300 per liter. The relevant authorities reported that the rising price of the oil in foreign markets has led to this increase in the country, which is relatively dependent on the international market.
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Exporters of non-mining products to receive financial support
Mining products accounted for 95 percent of the Mongolia’s USD 7.6 billion worth of exports sold in 2020. 
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Securities registration related package procedure approved
The 11th regular meeting of the Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC) was held on 11 June to discuss and resolve a number of important issues related to the sector's policies and decisions, as well as the business activities of legal entities.
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COVID-19: 1,286 new cases, 6 deaths reported 13 hours
500-600 new buses to be acquired for public transport 1 day
L.Oyun-Erdene: Many events coincided during the visit, covering a wide range 1 day
Views exchanged on renovation project of Biocombinat 1 day
Mongolia receives 132,210 doses of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines 1 day
COVID-19: 1,294 new cases, seven deaths reported 1 day
Consular consultative meeting held between Mongolian and Chinese Foreign Ministries 1 day
B.Buyantogtokh: The age group of 65-69 leads in vaccination rate with 110.9 percent 1 day
Hungary’s Foreign Minister pays courtesy call on Parliament Speaker of Mongolia 1 day
Hungary's Foreign Minister pays working visit to Mongolia 1 day
Mongolia-China joint statement on strengthening cooperation in fighting against the pandemic 1 day
Shuttle bus service to be provided between new airport and Ulaanbaatar 1 day
Virtual meeting held between NSO, Statistics Korea 2 days
2,261 containers transported through railway 2 days
Foreign travelers visiting Mongolia decrease by 72.7 percent 2 days
Labor Minister meets UNFPA Head of Office in Mongolia 2 days
Boxing athlete E.Tsendbaatar qualifies for quarterfinals with 5:0 2 days
Decision about resuming operations of school, kindergartens to be made depending on pandemic situations 3 days
Mongolian chess players receive USD 19.2 thousand in prize money 3 days
Defense Minister meets Chair of Qatar-Mongolia Committee on Defense and Investment Cooperation 3 days
Environment Minister discusses joint projects with EU Ambassador 3 days
Cabinet reviews progress of MNT 10 trillion economic recovery plan 3 days
Psychologists to attend specialization course 3 days
Minister of Health becomes acquainted with Biopreparation Production Plant operations 3 days
Zamiin-Uud free zone to open for regular operation 3 days
Mongolia records 1,234 new COVID-19 cases, seven deaths 3 days
Percentage of fully vaccinated population stands at 60.1 percent 3 days
Hungary's Foreign Minister to visit Mongolia 3 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia meets President of Korea Eximbank 3 days
International quality management system standard introduced 3 days
Golomt Bank signs second multiple loan agreement with World Business Capital, Inc. and U.S. Int’l Development Finance Corp 3 days
Mongolian judoka S.Mollaei wins silver at Tokyo Olympics 4 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and China hold official talks 4 days
Ambassador to Poland meets Polish Border Guard Headquarters Deputy Commandant 4 days
Mongolian e-sports team donates its charity prize to UNICEF 4 days
Mongolia’s National Council on Disaster Risk Reduction convened 4 days
Three nationals of Poland awarded state honor and decorations 4 days
P. Batchuluun, State Honored Doctor of Mongolia, receives the award of the Asian Society of Transplantation 4 days
COVID-19: 1,115 new cases, 7 deaths reported 4 days
Expansion of Mongolia-China defense cooperation discussed 4 days
Mongolian judoka Saeid Mollaei qualifies for semifinals 4 days
Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene meets with his South Korean counterpart 4 days
Chinese Defense Minister pays courtesy call on Speaker of Parliament 4 days
Foreign Minister’s visit to China begins 4 days
Embassy of DPRK extends greetings 4 days
Ts.Anudari and E.Davaakhuu finish 13th in 10m Air Pistol Team event 5 days
EBRD’s Trade Facilitation Programme names Khan Bank as Mongolia’s Most Active Issuing Bank 5 days
Ts.Tsogtbaatar wins second bronze medal for Mongolia at Tokyo Olympics 5 days
Ulaanbaatar to have ‘Morning Street’ at three locations 5 days
Project on improving adaptive capacity to climate change to be implemented in four aimags 5 days
PMs of Mongolia, ROK to hold meeting 5 days
PM's visit to Japan wraps up 5 days
Two Mongolian referees officiating boxing at Tokyo Olympics 5 days
Digital development to be sped up in LLDCs 5 days
Mongolian students win 12 medals at international Olympiads 5 days
Mongolia-France cooperation in emergency management discussed 5 days
Wendy Sherman: The U.S. stands ready to help build Mongolian economy back better 5 days
Scattered showers and thunderstorms on the way 5 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia meets with Japanese officials 6 days
Stock Exchange weekly review /July 19-24/ 6 days
Judoka M.Urantsetseg wins Mongolia’s first medal of Tokyo Olympics 6 days
Views exchanged on expanding bilateral cooperation in fight against COVID-19 6 days
COVID-19: 1,513 new cases, 7 deaths reported 6 days
Mongolia-U.S. to expand cooperation in protection of cultural heritage 6 days
Mongolian Deputy Foreign Minister, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State hold bilateral meeting 7 days
Parliament Speaker receives visiting U.S. Deputy Secretary of State 7 days
160 citizens return home on charter flight from Frankfurt 7 days
1,442 new COVID-19 cases reported, with 2,556 recoveries 7 days
Outbound passengers required to get PCR test 24-48 hours before departure 7 days
Veins of the World to be shown in Germany 8 days
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