Economy
Mineral industry makes up 27 percent of budget revenue
According to the preliminary results of the general government budget of Mongolia, budget revenue reached MNT 10.4 trillion, showing a decrease of MNT 1 trillion or 13.6 percent since the previous year. 
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Mortgage loan program able to fund for 12,000 apartments annually
Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan has informed that the housing mortgage loan program will continue as normal as part of the government’s MNT 10 trillion economic recovery and health protection plan presented by Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene last week. 
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Leveraging Digital Technologies Key to Asia’s COVID-19 Recovery
Digital platforms and other technology-based tools are providing new growth opportunities for businesses of all sizes and across all industries in Asia and the Pacific—a trend which could contribute significantly to the region’s sustainable recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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Mongolian Stock Exchange total market capitalization reaches MNT 3 trillion
The main indicator of the Mongolian stock market - the TOP-20 index of the Mongolian Stock Exchange (MSE) has reached 22,197.91 units, with an increase of 3.10% from last week. This is the highest point the index has reached since 2017.
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Mongolia: Shift from Relief to Resilience Crucial to Economic Recovery
Hit by the COVID-19 crisis, Mongolia’s economy has experienced the worst contraction since its economic transition in early 1990s, but it is projected to rebound in 2021.
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Working group formed to issue municipal bonds by Ulaanbaatar
On February 9, 2021, chairs of the Citizens’ Representatives’ Khurals convened and approved to establish a working group responsible for issuing municipal bonds in the capital city. 
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Erdenes Mongol pays out MNT 2.37 billion in dividends
Erdenes Mongol LLC, established in 2007 with a purpose to represent the Government of Mongolia in developing the nation’s strategically important mineral deposits, has transferred a total of MNT 2 billion 37 million to the Government’s Implementing Agency for Policy Coordination on State Property to pay for the distribution of dividends for 100 million shares for the first time in its operation. 
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Export declines by one percent in 2020
In the first 12 months of 2020, Mongolia's exports decreased by one percent or USD 43 million compared to the same period of the previous year.
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Trade balance shows surplus of USD 2.2 million
In the first 12 months of 2020, the total foreign trade turnover decreased by 6 percent or USD 877 million compared to the same period of the previous year, reaching USD 12.870 million.
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President Battulga visits Salkhit gold and silver deposit in Dornogobi
On February 6, 2021, President of Mongolia Battulga Khaltmaa worked in Dornogobi aimag and visited the Salkhit gold and silver deposit. 
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Virtual meeting held between SME Agency and BpiFrance
The Agency of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and the Embassy of Mongolia in France organized a virtual meeting with French financial institution BpiFrance on 5 February, 2021. 
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Notes on Mongolia’s accession to UK GSP Enhanced Framework exchanged
On February 5, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Munkhjin and Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Mongolia Philip Malone exchanged notes on Mongolia’s accession to the Enhanced Framework of the UK’s GSP.
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Views exchanged on increasing export of meat and meat products to China
On February 4, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Mongolia Chai Wenrui.
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Deputy Mining Minister meets his Indian counterpart online
Deputy Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry O.Batnairamdal had a virtual meeting with Tarun Kapoor, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Republic of India.
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Law to support oil refinery development approved
On January 29, 2021, the last day of its autumn session, State Great Khural of Mongolia approved a bill on Supporting the Oil Refinery. 
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Bogd Bank to launch IPO with Ard Securities as underwriter
Bogd Bank, the youngest bank in Mongolia’s banking industry, has announced that it would launch an initial public offering and list 20 percent of its shares on the Mongolian Stock Exchange to raise funds from public investors. 
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Mongolian and Cuban chambers of commerce to cooperate
President of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry O.Amartuvshin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to Mongolia Raul Delgado Concepcion, and President of the Chamber of Commerce of Cuba Antonio Carricarte had a virtual meeting.
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Bank of Mongolia purchases 1.35 tons of precious metals in January
In January 2021, the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) purchased 1.35 tons of precious metals, showing an increase of 750 kg compared to the same period of the previous year.
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“Harvard ManageMentor” program launches
"Harvard ManageMentor” program, which allows attendees to study the best program developed by professors of the Harvard Business School, in Mongolian language and advance their business career, launched on February 1.
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MNT 1.7 trillion to be spent in 2021 on curbing the pandemic
In 2020, MNT 2.4 trillion was spent from state budget on preventing and combating COVID-19 pandemic and reducing its adverse impact to the society and economy while MNT 1.7 trillion is budgeted to be spent this year.
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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 2 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 2 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 2 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 3 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 3 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 3 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 4 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 4 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 4 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 4 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 5 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 5 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 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 8 days
Mongolia-People’s Republic of China Joint Border Commission Agrees on Infrastructure and Security Priorities 8 days
“Chopiniana” and “Paquita” Ballets to be Staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet 8 days
372 Athletes Will Receive Ranking Points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 8 days
“Morin Khuur” Play Named Best at Baikal Mascot International Theater Festival 8 days
34th Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav Receives Government Seal of Mongolia 8 days
People's Artist E. Amartuvshin Named One of the World's Top Five Opera Singers 8 days
Gold, Mined by Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners of Mongolia to Be Supplied to International Jewelry Companies 8 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav Appointed as Prime Minister of Mongolia 8 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 9 days
Lawyer Robert Painter: “It’s a Joy to See the T-Bataar Back Home and Smiling Happier Than Ever” 9 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Advances to the Semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 9 days
Asia Reference Center for Election Observation to Be Established in Mongolia 9 days
Mongolia Participates in the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva 9 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the State Great Khural Submitted 9 days
Playtime Festival to Welcome 100,000 Attendees 9 days
Mongolian Boxers Claim Twelve Medals at World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 9 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 11 days
Honorary Reception Commemorating 75 Years of Mongolia-Poland Relations Held 11 days
Contract for the Construction of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Signed 11 days
Aviation Meteorological Center Introduces ISO 9001:2015 Quality-Management System 11 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 12 days
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 12 days
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 12 days
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 12 days
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 12 days
This Week in Mongolia 12 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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