Agriculture
IFC and partners promote modern livestock technologies in Mongolia to boost productivity
On March 21, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, in collaboration with FAO, Mercy Corps, and AmCham Mongolia, launched an initiative to promote modern livestock technologies in Mongolia, thereby boosting the sector’s productivity and competitiveness. 
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Project launches to improve livelihoods through community vegetable farming
‘Community Vegetable Farming for Livelihood Improvement’ project launching was held on March 21.
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ADB supports private sector solar power development in Mongolia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Leading Asia’s Private Infrastructure Fund (LEAP) today signed an USD18.7 million loan with Sermsang Power Corporation Public Company Limited (SSP) and Tenuun Gerel Construction LLC (TGC) to build, operate, and maintain a 15-megawatt solar power plant supplying electricity to Mongolia’s central grid system.
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Leather industry delegates attend Mos Shoes and sign MoU
Mongolian Association of Leather Industry (MALI) representatives Mr. Bat-Ochir Mendbayar, Vice President and Mr. Enkhbold Byamba, Manager of MS Garment company, attended ‘Mos Shoes’ an international B2B exhibition of footwear, accessories and materials, held in ‘Crocus Expo’ International Exhibition Center, Moscow, Russia on March 12-15.
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Fitch rates Mongolian Mining Corporation first-time ‘B’
Fitch Ratings has assigned Mongolia-based coal producer Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC) a Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'B'. The Outlook is Stable. 
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742,175 shares of 27 firms traded on March 18
On March 18, a total of 742,175 shares of 27 firms listed as Tier I, II, and III were traded. Eleven companies’ shares increased in price, seven companies' shares declined while those of nine companies remained unchanged. 
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Agriculture Minister visits Russia
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Ch.Ulaan paid a visit to the Russian Federation on March 13-15.
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D.Sumiyabazar: licenses of Eco Altan Zaamar will be cancelled
Minister D.Sumyabazar informed the ministry’s decision to cancel all of four mining licenses of Eco Altan Zaamar Company, adding that the Ministry is waiting for a conclusion to be issued by the State Professional Inspection Agency.  
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MNT478 billion accumulated from mining sector
Today, the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry held its monthly conference ‘Transparent and accountable mining’.
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Training on assessment of cooperative development using CPI takes place
In collaboration with the international development and humanitarian aid organization, Global Communities, the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry organized a training session for assessing cooperative development using the CPI tool for the experts in charge of cooperatives of the 21 aimags and the capital city.
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National producers to participate in Buryatian trade fair
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Government of the Buryatia, republic of Russia, Buryatia Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host the ‘Baikal trade-2019’ business forum on March 28-29 in Ulan-Ude.
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Mongolian brands to be promoted to the US and Canadian markets
‘Days of Mongolia in North America’ expo and business forum will open in Washington and Toronto on April 23.
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MP B.Choijilsuren meets World Bank delegation
Head of the parliamentary Standing Committee on State Budget, MP B.Choijilsuren today met with a delegation headed by Deepak Mishra, Practice Manager at the World Bank’s Macroeconomics, Trade, and Investment (MTI) Global Practice.
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Local businessmen learning export opportunities to the EU market
A meeting for businessmen of six provinces themed ‘Local Business- Export Opportunities to the EU market’ has been held within the Promoting Human and Labour Rights through GSP+ project running by Globe International NGO. 
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Issue of insufficient foreign investment persists
Economic and financial policy researchers, analysts, economists, representatives of private businesses as well as university students attended the forum, which was organized by the Bank of Mongolia and the Economic Research Institute with the support of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) under the theme, ‘Current state of the economy and its future trend-2019’, on March 12.  
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Monos Foods to launch IPO
At its meeting on March 13, the Financial Regulatory Commission granted permission to Monos Foods LLC for issuing IPO at the Mongolian Stock Exchange. The company aims to draw MNT 8.5 billion from the market, offering 30 percent or 122 million shares for MNT 70 per share.
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AmCham hosted Agriculture Minister at its monthly meeting
The American Chamber of Commerce in Mongolia (AmCham) hosted Ch.Ulaan, the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry at the March Monthly Meeting on March 12, 2019 at Shangri-la Hotel, Ulaanbaatar.
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55.6 million pieces of securities worth MNT 13.4 billion traded in February
The money supply (broad money or M2) reached MNT 19.6 trillion at the end of February 2019, showing a decrease of MNT 60.7 billion (0.3 percent) from the previous month, while it shows an increase of MNT 3.7 trillion (23.1 percent) from the same period of previous year.
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Tax revenue increases by MNT 272.8 billion
In the first 2 months of 2019, total equilibrated revenue and grants of the General Government Budget amounted to MNT 1454.3 billion and total expenditure and net lending amounted to MNT 1152.3 billion, resulting a surplus of MNT 302.1 billion in the equilibrated balance.
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Total foreign trade turnover increases by 23.4 percent
In the first 2 months of 2019, Mongolia traded with 108 countries from all over the world and total trade turnover reached USD 1.9 billion, of which USD 1.1 billion were made up by exports and USD 837.5 million by imports.
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Meeting held with officials of Korea’s National Digital Forensic Center 1 hour
Minister D.Tsogtbaatar to chair 75th session of the United Nations ESCAP 1 hour
Foreign Minister receives Chinese Ambassador 3 hours
March 25 events 4 hours
Mongolia-Kazakhstan Transportation Joint Committee meeting held 3 days
Teachers share experiences on supporting children with special needs 3 days
IFC and partners promote modern livestock technologies in Mongolia to boost productivity 3 days
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Package of tax bills to be passed during Irregular Session of the Parliament 3 days
International Day of Forests celebrated 3 days
Cooperation opportunities in renewable energy discussed 3 days
Kindergarten in Tumentsogt soum to be renovated with Japanese grant 3 days
Stock Exchange weekly review /March 11-15/ 3 days
President proposes changes to the revised draft of Law on Corporate Income Tax 3 days
‘My First Robot-4’ organized 3 days
Mongolian Government always encourages licit foreign investment 3 days
Project launches to improve livelihoods through community vegetable farming 3 days
Prime Minister of ROK to pay visit to Mongolia 3 days
Package of tax bills to be passed during Irregular Session of the Parliament 3 days
Mongolian delegation attends UN South-South Cooperation conference 3 days
March 22 events 3 days
Secretary-general of Parliamentary Office meets UNDP’s Deputy Resident Representative 4 days
‘Internship Compass’ project presented 4 days
Mongolia’s Consulate to cooperate with Erlian city 4 days
Cooperation issues discussed with TIKA program coordinator 4 days
Experimental sound performance featuring throat singing to be presented 4 days
Support needed for protection of big lakes from sand movement and reforestation of Gobi region 4 days
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One-stop service center for foreign investors operates 4 days
JICA Chief Representative’s contribution to Mongolia's education sector recognized 4 days
UN Commission on the Status of Women convenes 4 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation becomes 100 percent state-owned enterprise 4 days
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ADB supports private sector solar power development in Mongolia 4 days
Erdenes Mongol CEO meets representatives of Orano group of France 4 days
Center for survivors of violence opened in Bayanzurkh district 4 days
March 21 events 4 days
ADB supports private sector solar power development in Mongolia 5 days
JICA grants earthquake simulator 5 days
Mongolian football team wins silver medal 5 days
‘The Crimean Bridge’ premiered in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Export Accelerator Program to run for 10 weeks 5 days
Mongolian youths triumph over basketball tournament in Taiwan 5 days
NEAR representatives visit Dornogobi 5 days
UN flood resilience project to be implemented in Bayanzurkh district 5 days
TIKA proposes resolving issues faced by rural residents 5 days
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Mongolian team claims 15th medal at Special Olympics 5 days
Leather industry delegates attend Mos Shoes and sign MoU 5 days
Football team of Singapore arrives in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Mongolian artists acquire grand prix at ‘Nomad Universe’ ethnofestival 5 days
Consultation held on including SDG 16.10.2 in national voluntary review 5 days
Mongolia wins second gold at Special Olympics 5 days
Views exchanged on improving quality of English language education 5 days
March 20 events 5 days
Number of students studying in Kazakhstan to be increased 6 days
Fitch rates Mongolian Mining Corporation first-time ‘B’ 6 days
Wrestlers of 12 countries to face off in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Ch.Anujin sets a record of all weights 6 days
‘Nomads of Altai -2019’ festival begins 6 days
Book named Chinese workers in the Mongolian People’s Republic published 6 days
Basic infrastructure and medical equipment improved 6 days
‘Ulaanbaatar Construction-2019’ expo being held 6 days
Education Minister meets with Russian delegation 6 days
Green Passport campaign receives high appraisal from French President 6 days
Indian dance festival organized 6 days
Open day organized at German-Mongolian Institute for Resource and Technology 6 days
Mongolian team claims 9th medal at Special Olympics 6 days
‘Social Entrepreneurship Bootcamp’ training held for the first time 7 days
742,175 shares of 27 firms traded on March 18 7 days
Swimmer B.Elberelt wins gold at Special Olympics 7 days
Irregular session of the parliament opens 7 days
Defense Minister visits Turkey 7 days
Mongolian Soldiers' Day 7 days
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