Economy
Around 2,500 borrowers receive MNT 153 billion of loans to support employment
During its regular meeting held on March 31, the cabinet heard a presentation on the programs to support the country’s economy within the framework of the ‘MNT 10 trillion Comprehensive Plan for Health Protection and Economic Recovery’. 
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Oyu Tolgoi declares force majeure due to delayed copper concentrate shipments to Chinese customers
On March 30, Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd announced that Oyu Tolgoi LLC (“Oyu Tolgoi”) has declared force majeure in connection with customer contracts for concentrate as a result of Oyu Tolgoi shipments of concentrate to its Chinese customers being suspended due to COVID-19 health and safety precautions related to Chinese-Mongolian border crossings. Oyu Tolgoi continues to support the Government of Mongolia’s efforts to work with Chinese officials to resume the shipments of copper concentrate to its Chinese customers as soon as possible.
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Primary market trading order of 'ETT Bond' launches
‘Erdenes Tavantolgoi’ JSC is offering bonds worth MNT600 billion to the public. The Financial Regulatory Committee registered the ETT’s bonds in the securities registry.
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Wool and cashmere factories commit to sustainable textile production
A total of 18 national textile industries have joined to a Voluntary Code of Practice (VCP) for Mongolian sustainable textile production, agreeing for an environmentally-friendly, socially sound, and economically viable production.The Voluntary Code of Practice aims to enhance and ensure a strong sustainability profile of the Mongolian wool and cashmere industry, allowing for better recognition in the global wool and cashmere market and increased sales due to a sustainability performance that stands out against ordinary textiles. 
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Mongolia to produce 55 percent of petroleum consumption domestically by 2024
Mongolia’s annual consumption of petroleum products reaches 1.95 million tons, according to the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry. The country is fully dependent on imports to meet this demand, spending around USD 1 billion annually and the petroleum consumption in a year is expected to rise to 2.5 million by 2024. 
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Mongolia-India joint working group convenes
The Mongolia-India joint working group established on the issue of supplying coking coal convened online on March 25.
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Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC bonds issuance approved
According to the CEO order No.A-22 of the Mongolian Stock Exchange dated March 19, 2021 and the FRC Resolution No. 96 dated March 26, 2021, ‘Erdenes-Tavan Tolgoi’ JSC’s bonds with value of up to MNT 2 trillion have been approved for public offering. 
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Talks with Rio Tinto on Oyu Tolgoi project to launch next week
Minister of Justice and Home Affairs Kh.Nyambaatar, who is heading the working group established by the order of Prime Minister of Mongolia to hold negotiations on Oyu Tolgoi issues, has delivered an update on the OyuTolgoi project matters.
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Int’l conference on ‘Financial Literacy Strategy for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” held
In cooperation with other organizations, the Bank of Mongolia has been implementing the ‘National Program for Financial Literacy’ since 2016. 
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Bank of Mongolia decides to keep policy rate unchanged
At the scheduled meeting held on March 24, 2021, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Mongolia took into consideration the current state and outlook of the economy and financial markets, as well as the uncertainties and risks inherent in the domestic and external environments
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Loans worth MNT330 billion issued within Comprehensive plan for Health protection and Economic recovery
At the regular meeting of the Cabinet on March 24, Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan presented a report on the progress of the ‘MNT 10 trillion Comprehensive Plan for Health Protection and Economic Recovery’.
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Mongolia’s trade policy reviewed by WTO
Mongolia's trade policies and practices reviewed by the World Trade Organization (WTO) between March 17 and 19.
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Deputy Minister G.Batsuuri works at the factory of Khanbogd Cashmere
On March 23, the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry introduced a project on developing the cashmere sector that was jointly developed with the Mongolian Wool and Cashmere Association.
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Mongolia launches Global Money Week-2021
A ‘Global Money Week’ campaign, being organized by OECD International Network on Financial Education, was launched in Mongolia yesterday, March 22.
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Requirements updated for insurers and insurance intermediaries
Members of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia B.Purevdorj and A.Adiyasuren have presented a draft law on Joint Pension to Chairman G.Zandanshatar.
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Mine workers in Umnugobi aimag being inoculated
Last week, Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry G.Yondon worked in Tsogttsetsii soum of Umnugobi aimag together with 4 COVID-19 vaccination team members in connection with the start of COVID-19 vaccine rollout to mine workers.
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Sustainable cashmere production brought to a new level
On March 18, representatives of government officials, herders, herder cooperatives, wool and cashmere factories, international organizations, and project teams held a meeting.
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Mongolia’s trade policy review takes place
Mongolia’s trade policy review is being discussed by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on March 17-19.
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Financial Regulatory Commission warns against unregulated trading instruments
The Financial Regulatory Commission has issued a caution against bonus points issued by some companies - with the objectives of increasing sales of products and services, and providing discounts for costumers – as they are unregulated trading instruments. 
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Youth aged 25-35 make up 52.4 percent of total registered unemployed
According to the Ministry Labour and Social Protection, the number of registered job seekers reached 23.3 thousand in labour agencies in aimags and the Capital city at the end of February 2021.
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Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 1 day
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 1 day
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 2 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 3 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 3 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 4 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 4 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 4 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 4 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 5 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 5 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 5 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 5 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 5 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 5 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 5 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 6 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 6 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 6 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 8 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 8 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 9 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 9 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 9 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 9 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 9 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 9 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 9 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 9 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 9 days
Student Police to Provide Assistance and Information for Tourists in Ulaanbaatar 9 days
Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching Opens in Ulaanbaatar 9 days
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2025 Underway 9 days
Standing Committee on State Structure Approves Proposal to Appoint Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister 9 days
President of Mongolia Submits Proposal to Nominate Zandanshatar Gombojav as Prime Minister of Mongolia to Parliament 9 days
Construction Work on 41 Hectares of Selbe Sub-Center Project Open for the Private Sector 9 days
Asia Folk 2025 Festival to Be Held for the Seventh Year in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 10 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 10 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 10 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 10 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 10 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 10 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 10 days
Mongolia Celebrates Buddha Day Nationwide 10 days
Mongolian Basketball Team “Xac Broncos” Advances to Basketball Champions Asia Quarterfinals 11 days
Mongolian Judokas to Compete in the 2025 World Judo Championships Depart for Budapest 11 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” to Be Held on June 27-29 11 days
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and the Global Land Initiative to Cooperate in Combating Desertification and Land Degradation 11 days
Silver Gerege Discovered on the Territory of Mongolia for the First Time 11 days
Buddha Day: A Day of Compassion, Empathy, and Loving Kindness 12 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 12 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 12 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 12 days
MPP Nominates Zandanshatar Gombojav for Prime Minister of Mongolia 12 days
Mongolian Youths to Study U.S. Political Systems Under MUNCEP-2025 12 days
Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 12 days
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 12 days
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 12 days
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 13 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 13 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 13 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 13 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 13 days
This Week in Mongolia 13 days
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 15 days
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