Economy
Central bank gives monthly statistical updates
On February 25, the Bank of Mongolia provided the latest updates on the monetary and financial market statistics as of January 2021. 
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PM holds meeting with representatives of tourism industry
Today, February 25, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene together with five Cabinet Ministers held a meeting with representatives of tourism industry, discussing pressing issues and exchanging views on how to continue further operations of the sector.  
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Governor of BoM receives IMF Resident Representative
Governor of the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) B.Lkhagvasuren received yesterday Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for Mongolia Mr. Seok Hyun Yoon.
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Belarus to supply equipment necessary for spring crop planting
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, Mongolian co-chair of Mongolia-Belarus Intergovernmental Commission for trade, economic, scientific, and technical cooperation Z.Mendsaikhan held an online meeting with Minister of Industry of the Republic of Belarus, Belarusian co-chair of the commission Parkhomchik Petr Aleksandrovich.
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PM L.Oyun-Erdene: Giving out loans with 3 percent interest will greatly support business owners
Yesterday on February 23, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene became acquainted with the operations of entities that have resumed normal operations after getting the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine - ‘AstraZeneca’.
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AmCham’s February Monthly Meeting focuses on transparent governance
On February 23, the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Mongolia held its February Monthly Meeting virtually, with guest speakers Minister of Home and Justice Affairs Kh. Nyambaatar and U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Michael Klecheski. 
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Performing loans drop by 9.2 percent compared to previous year
At the end of January 2021, the total amount of outstanding loan to enterprises and individuals amounted to MNT 17.2 trillion, increased by MNT 25.0 billion (0.1%) from the previous month, but decreased by MNT 844.7 billion (4.7%) from the same period of the previous year. In the total outstanding loans, MNT 8.7 trillion (50.6%) was individual loans.
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National currency in circulation reaches MNT 1.0 trillion
The national currency in circulation reached MNT 1.0 trillion at the end of January 2020, increased by MNT 15.2 billion (1.5%) from the previous month, and increased by MNT 168.9 billion (20.2%) from the same period of the previous year.
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Finance Minister discusses development cooperation with EU Ambassador
Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the European Union to Mongolia Traian Hristea on February 22.
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MNT 200 billion disbursed to commercial banks
According to the Monetary Policy Committee's decision to provide long-term repo financing of MNT 250 billion in the first quarter of this year, a total of MNT 200 billion was disbursed by the Bank of Mongolia to Khan, Trade and Development, Golomt, Khas, Transport Development, Bogd, Capitron and Credit Bank yesterday.
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Revenue from air transport decreases from previous year
The revenue from air transport decreased by 69.0 percent from the same period of previous year
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25 companies to pay MNT 78 billion in dividends
In accordance with Mongolia’s Company Law, a joint stock company’s board of directors must resolve matters regarding the distribution of dividends within 50 days of the end of a financial year and submit the report on dividend distribution to the Financial Regulatory Committee. 
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Khan Bank named Bank of the Year 2020 of Mongolia by The Banker Magazine
Khan Bank has been named the Bank of the Year 2020 of Mongolia by The Banker, a magazine, headquartered in London that recognizes the top financial institutions in the world.
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Financial Stability Council convenes
The first and quarterly meeting of the Financial Stability Council was held in two stages on 1 and 16 February. 
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Gross industrial output increased by 35.8 percent in January
By preliminary results of January 2021, the gross industrial output reached MNT 1.6 trillion, increased by MNT 415.9 billion (35.8%) from the same period of the previous year.
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No passengers transported by rail in January due to COVID-19 strict quarantine
In January 2021, 2.6 million tonnes of freight were carried by railway transport and increased by 180.0 thousand tonnes (7.4%) compared to the same period of the previous year. 
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Securities worth MNT10.6 billion traded at national stock market
In January 2021, 60.7 million pieces of securities worth MNT 10.6 billion were traded at the national stock market, showing an increase of MNT 6.4 billion (2.5 times more) and 46.0 million pieces of securities (4.1 times more) compared to the same period of the previous year. 
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Inflation rate stands at 2.4 percent in January
In January 2021, the consumer price index at the national level rose by 1.0% from the previous month and increased by 2.4% from the same period of the previous year.
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Agriculture Minister attends IFAD Governing Council session
The 44th session of the Governing Council of United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) was held on Zoom on February 17-18. 
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Total foreign trade turnover increases by 17.8 percent
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35 new cases of COVID-19 detected, total reaches 2,866 13 hours
Ulaanbaatar to have ‘morning streets’ 1 day
MIAT reduces its fares for charter flights by 15 percent 1 day
Prime Minister meets Australian ambassador 1 day
Virtual event series begin for 100th anniversary of Mongolia-Russia diplomatic relations 1 day
Joint UN Statement on Human Rights in Times of COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia 1 day
General entrance exam to be organized in mid-June 1 day
Meeting with new Ambassador of Vietnam to Mongolia 1 day
PM meets Cuban Ambassador 1 day
Deputy Foreign Minister holds online meeting with MCC Regional Deputy Vice President 1 day
Opening of international flight in route Ulaanbaatar-Prague-Ulaanbaatar discussed 1 day
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Fully equipped PCR laboratory opens at Zamyn-Uud General Hospital 1 day
Central bank gives monthly statistical updates 1 day
Mongolian Ambassador meets Deputy Chairman of State Duma 1 day
Mongolia, Italy express interest to expand cultural cooperation 1 day
Proposal made to manufacture rail fastening system parts in Mongolia 1 day
30 new COVID-19 cases registered, total reaches 2,831 1 day
Diplomatic relations established between Mongolia and Trinidad and Tobago 1 day
Under the Turquoise Sky premieres in Tokyo 1 day
Bogd Khan Railway Bypass project to be sped up 1 day
Proposal put forth to continue with A Thousand Engineers project for two more years 1 day
Prime Minister receives French Ambassador 2 days
Snowfall and blizzards expected throughout the country 2 days
PM holds meeting with representatives of tourism industry 2 days
Mongolia-Belarus export loan agreement discussed 2 days
PM receives Ambassador of Kazakhstan 2 days
Council under Parliament Speaker meets 2 days
Umnugobi aimag officials hold virtual meeting with Australian Ambassador 2 days
Three 3x3 basketball teams of Mongolia included in ‘Top 30’ of the world 2 days
Order of Polar Star presented to Deputy State Secretary of Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2 days
Governor of BoM receives IMF Resident Representative 2 days
Foreign Minister holds telephone conversation with her Chinese counterpart 2 days
Capital city reports 46 new cases of COVID-19 2 days
254 Mongolian nationals arrive home from Istanbul 3 days
4.1 and 4.4 magnitude earthquakes recorded in Umnugobi aimag 3 days
Belarus to supply equipment necessary for spring crop planting 3 days
Mongolia to participate in World Hunting and Nature Exhibition 3 days
Projects to be realized in two aimags under Grass-roots project 3 days
PM L.Oyun-Erdene: Giving out loans with 3 percent interest will greatly support business owners 3 days
Working group to negotiate deal with Oyu Tolgoi's investor meets 3 days
AmCham’s February Monthly Meeting focuses on transparent governance 3 days
Mongolia-Belarus general export loan agreement extended 3 days
“Horse Tamer” documentary by French director wins Grand Prize at International Mountain Film Festival 3 days
Rural schools and kindergartens to resume operations from March 1 3 days
Mongolia-Czech parliamentary group holds meeting with Czech parliamentary members 3 days
Third comprehensive PCR laboratory handed-over to Zamyn-Uud’s general hospital 3 days
Opera singer G.Ariunbaatar performs at gala concert for Defender of the Fatherland Day of Russia 3 days
Meeting held between Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and Azerbaijan 3 days
32 new cases of COVID-19 detected 4 days
Performing loans drop by 9.2 percent compared to previous year 4 days
Finance Minister meets IMF Resident Representative 4 days
Mongolia successfully launches COVID-19 vaccination programme 4 days
COVID-19 vaccination campaign launches 4 days
Information campaign for internal migrants launched 4 days
National currency in circulation reaches MNT 1.0 trillion 4 days
Finance Minister discusses development cooperation with EU Ambassador 4 days
Ambassador gets acquainted with conditions of students studying in Cuba 4 days
Open Enrollment announced for online courses of Mongolia Field School 2021 4 days
Mongolia receives COVID-19 vaccines as assistance from China 4 days
30 new cases of COVID-19 reported, total reaches 2,723 4 days
Mongolian PM becomes the first person in the country to be vaccinated against COVID-19 4 days
Foreign Affairs Minister receives EU Ambassador Traian Hristea 4 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Lithuania B.Dorj presents his credentials 5 days
MNT 200 billion disbursed to commercial banks 5 days
UNDP Mongolia joins learning and innovation network-Accelerator Labs 5 days
Mongolia to receive fully-equipped helicopters for air rescue 5 days
Registered unemployed drops by 4.1 thousand from last year 5 days
Foreign Minister meets Ambassador of South Korea 5 days
Revenue from air transport decreases from previous year 5 days
Activities in 13 categories to operate with COVID-19 guidelines in place 5 days
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