Economy
Foreign trade turnover increases by 25 percent
As a sum of the first three months of 2018, foreign trade turnover reached USD 2.6 billion, showing USD 536 million or 25 percent growth as compared with the same period last year.  
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Institute of Economic Research and Training opens at Bank of Mongolia
To support Mongolia's long-term economic policy development and decision-making, the Bank of Mongolia has established a new Institute of Economic Research and Training.
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Erdenet Mining Corporation to use domestic welding electrodes
The ‘Welding shop’ at the Erdenet Science and Technology Park established last October, has intensified its operation and soon will supply steel electrodes to the Erdenet Mining Corporation LLC.
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Khur information exchange system introduced for instant banking service
Golomt bank has become the first business organization to introduce ‘KHUR’ information exchange system, enabling its customers to get all services of the bank by fingerprint authentication without compiling a single document. 
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‘Mining Mongolia-2018’ highlights non-ferrous metals
The 8th edition of the annual ‘Mongolia Mining 2018’ international mining and oil expo starts today at Buyant-Ukhaa sports complex with aim to introduce Mongolian mining sector's policy and provide opportunities to keep pace with latest technologies of global mining industry and attract investment.
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Mongolbank purchases 734 kg gold in March
The Bank of Mongolia purchased 734 kg gold in March, it reported on April 2.
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Amendments to the Law on Central bank takes effect
The amendments to the Law on Central bank entered into force on April 1. According to the amendments the Bank of Mongolia (BOM) will operate on eight different functions.  
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Cross border trade of wool and cashmere to be conducted online
On March 30, Mongolian Commodity Exchange (MCE) LLC announced that it will conduct cross border trade in cooperation with Bohai Commodity Exchange (BCE) of China.  
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IMF Executive Board approves USD30.55 million disbursement
On March 28, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the third review of Mongolia’s performance under the program supported by a three-year extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
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Private sector expecting justice and transparency from tax reform
At the Mongolia Economic Forum held on March 28, delegates touched on reform in tax law.
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Trade Related Assistance for Mongolia Project launched
The European Union’s (EU) Trade Related Assistance for Mongolia (TRAM) Project has been launched at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.
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U.Khurelsukh: Government to focus to strengthen economic independence
Mongolia Economic Forum 2018 began on March 28 with a consultative meeting between Government and private sector at the State House. At the beginning of the 8th forum, attendees are touching upon current state of economy of Mongolia, Three Pillar development policy and reform in tax law.
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Three pillar development policy to be discussed in Economic Forum
'Mongolia Economic Forum-2018' which is annually organized by the 'Mongolian Economic Forum ' non-governmental organization will be held on March 28 in the State House.
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Public-Private Sector Consultative Committee holds second meeting
The Public-Private Sector Consultative Committee has hold the second meeting since its establishment to discuss its functions.
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Mongolbank sets policy rate at 10 percent
The Mongolbank’s Monetary Policy Council has decided to reduce its policy rate to 10 percent.
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Amended laws handed over to the Bank of Mongolia
The amendments on Law on Central bank, bank and deposit insurance in the bank approved at the 2017-0218 Parliament autumn session were handed over to the Central bank of Mongolia on March 22.
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Mineral Exploration increased
The 10th Mongolian Mineral Exploration Forum and Exhibition is being held on March 22-23 at the Corporate Hotel & Convention Center at the initiative of the Mongolian Industrial Geologists Association.
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Finance Minister Ch.Khurelbaatar meets with members of AmCham
Minister of Finance and other officials of the Ministry of Finance participated in the monthly business meeting organized by American Chamber of Commerce in Mongolia (AmCham) on March 20.
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Oyu Tolgoi achieves significant development milestone
Oyu Tolgoi has achieved a significant underground development milestone with the completed sinking of Shaft 5 at a final depth of 1,178 metres, reported Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. on March 20.  
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Risk taking capacity of banks to be improved
During the consultation organized by the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) on March 20, attendees emphasized feasibility of decreasing loan interest in a way of stabilizing overall economy and raising banks’ ability to take a risk. 
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