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IFC to expand its work on green finance to help tackle existing environmental stresses
Ms. Nena Stoiljkovic, IFC’s Vice President for Asia and the Pacific paid an official visit to Mongolia on September 16-17 to meet Mongolia’s government officials, representatives from financial institutions, and business leaders and visit projects supported by IFC.
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Erdenes-Tavantolgoi granted ISO certifications
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Within the integrated management system “Erdenes-Tavantolgoi” JSC introduced international ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards to their operations. 
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Flour price to remain stable next year
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Cabinet made a decision to raise wheat incentive to reach MNT 100 thousand per ton from former rate of MNT 50 thousand. In order to receive the incentive, the wheat supplied to flour mill must comply with  standards. This measure is part of the efforts to increase flour production of domestic factories and prevent flour price to rise. Agricultural farmers believe that the flour price will remain stable thanks to this decision. 
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Mongolia’s total external debt amounts to USD 29.7 billion
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On September 17, “Balance of payments and external debts” theoretical and practical conference was organized at the initiative of the Bank of Mongolia on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the establishment of banking sector in Mongolia. The conference brought together economic and financial scholars and researchers to discuss foreign currency revenue, policy measures and strategies in monetary policy and so on. 
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Central bank governor meets delegates of international financial organizations
Governor of the Bank of Mongolia N.Bayartsaikhan received delegates headed by Vice President and Treasurer of the World Bank Mr. Jingdong Hua and  Vice President for Asia and Pacific, IFC, Ms.Nena Stoiljkovic on September 16.
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Policy rate kept unchanged
During its meeting on September 17, the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Mongolia made a decision to keep the Policy rate unchanged at 11 percent.
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Nomads in the Digital Age international conference held
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Supported by the Government of Mongolia, the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Access Solutions LLC organized ‘Nomads in the Digital Age’ conference in Ulaanbaatar on September 17.
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Development Bank issuing loans not less than MNT 20 billion
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Open Door Days event to present the activities of the government of Mongolia to the public is being held on 16-27 September at the central square.
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Largest state-owned companies present at Open Door Days event
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Government’s Open Days, kicked off yesterday at the central square, started with presentations of some of the Mongolia’s largest state entities, Erdenet Mining Corporation, Development Bank and Erdenes Mongol.
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Mongolia-Belarus Business Forum held
Mongolia-Belarus Business Forum was held at Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry on September 13.
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IFC looks to opportunities in Mongolia
Today, Nena Stoiljkovic, Vice President for Asia and Pacific, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has arrived in Mongolia for her first official visit to the country.
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Prime Minister works in Selenge aimag to check on crop harvesting works
Selenge /MONTSAME/. Last weekend, Prime Minster of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh worked in Selenge aimag, a region of agricultural breadbasket. During his working trip, the head of the government got acquainted with the harvesting of the ‘Agro Shim’ LLC in Orkhontuul soum and the field of B.Khadbaatar, the leading farmer of Orkhon soum and irrigation system of ‘Norbu Agko’ LLC in Baruuburen soum. 
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Financing agreement of USD 100 million signed
Minister of Finance Ch.Khurelbaatar and World Bank’s Country Manager for Mongolia Andrei Mikhnev today signed a financing agreement of USD 100 million for the second Economic Management Support Operation (EMSO 2).  
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Mongolia joins International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds as associate member
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On September 12, the 11th annual meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) was hosted in Juneau, Alaska by Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC). The IFSWF annual meeting brings together members and financial leaders to discuss the key global issues affecting investors. 
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Foreign funding and import decline keep currency stable
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Bank of Mongolia has recently delivered an update on the central bank’s midterm reform program and some other latest financial and monetary activities.
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ATPF CEO Meeting taking place in Ulaanbaatar
The 32nd ATPF Asian Trade Promotion Forum’s CEO Meeting is taking place in Ulaanbaatar city on September 12-13. 
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Ground-breaking ceremony held for Zamyn-Uud checkpoint development
Within the framework of developing checkpoints being implemented by Mongolian government, a ground-breaking ceremony was held on September 12 for the project to rebuild border checkpoint that meets the international standards, and improve the capacity of Zamyn-Uud border checkpoint.
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Discover Mongolia 2019 international forum to be held
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The 17th annual Discover Mongolia conference will be organized on September 26-28 by the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry, the Business Council of Mongolia and the Mongolian National Mining Association. The event is aimed at showcasing key private sector led projects that are advancing towards development or are already in construction/production, discussing political and public sentiment ahead of the 2020 Parliamentary election, government legislative plans, including proposed constitutional amendments and other issues genuinely impacting investors and financiers.
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Amount of outstanding loans to entities decreases by MNT23 billion
The money supply (broad money or M2) reached MNT 20.5 trillion at the end of August 2019, showing an increase of MNT 185.8 billion (0.9%) from the previous month and by MNT 3.0 trillion (17.4%) from the same period of previous year.
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Tax revenue reaches MNT6.2 trillion as of first eight months of 2019
In the first 8 months of 2019, total equilibrated revenue and grants of the General government budget amounted to MNT 6.9 trillion and total expenditure and net lending amounted to MNT 6.3 trillion, resulting a surplus of MNT 549.7 billion in the equilibrated balance.
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B.Shoovdor wins her second bronze medal from World Wrestling Championships 3 hours
Mobile Hospital started travelling 3 hours
NordArt's artworks by Mongolian artists put on display 3 hours
President Kh.Battulga welcomed in New Delhi 4 hours
IFC to expand its work on green finance to help tackle existing environmental stresses 5 hours
Mongolian delegates partaking in 63rd IAEA General Conference 6 hours
Etienne Krug: Enhancement of cooperation between sectors crucial in reducing accidents 6 hours
Public expenditure for air pollution reduction since 2010 analyzed 7 hours
B.Bolortuya wins bronze from World Wrestling Championships 8 hours
ICT Expo 2019 to take place next week 8 hours
Erdenes-Tavantolgoi granted ISO certifications 8 hours
Singer B.Myagmarsuren to give classic concert with French opera singer 1 day
Medical equipment provided to support maternal and newborn health service 1 day
Event held for 80th anniversary of Victory of Khalkhin Gol Battles 1 day
Joint Mongolian Language Resource Laboratory to be established 1 day
President departs on visit to India 1 day
E.Tsendbaatar wins quarterfinal match at World Boxing Championship 1 day
Mongolian delegation taking part in Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum 1 day
Land rehabilitation works conducted on 110 ha of area 1 day
Illegal gold mining stopped in Selenge aimag 1 day
Cabinet meeting in brief 2 days
Illegal licenses of artisanal mining to be revoked 2 days
Football match between Diplomatic Missions held for the 10th year 2 days
28 thousand hectares of area to be taken under state special needs 2 days
Flour price to remain stable next year 2 days
Scholars support establishing ‘Chinggis Khaan’ kings museum 2 days
German technology to reduce toxic smog proposed 2 days
Mongolia’s total external debt amounts to USD 29.7 billion 2 days
Central bank governor meets delegates of international financial organizations 2 days
Online training portal on extractive industry to launch in October 2 days
“Let’s change our toilets” campaign team working in UB as cold winter ahead 2 days
‘70 moments-70 histories’ exhibition opens 2 days
Mongolia participates as a guest country at Strasbourg International Fair 2 days
Policy rate kept unchanged 2 days
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Nomads in the Digital Age international conference held 2 days
Deputy Foreign Minister meets Ambassador Zhalgas Adilbayev 2 days
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First International Women’s Forum taking place 2 days
Nomads in the Digital Age international conference held 3 days
Ozone layer recovering by 1-3 percent per decade 3 days
International specialists agree on need of climate risk insurance in Mongolia 3 days
First International Women’s Forum taking place 3 days
Development Bank issuing loans not less than MNT 20 billion 3 days
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Open Door Days of Government kicks off 3 days
‘Tes River Mongolians’ selected at international film festival 3 days
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Erdenet Mining Corporation carrying out 5 major projects till 2030 3 days
Taiwanese library presents books to children’s library 3 days
Largest state-owned companies present at Open Door Days event 3 days
MP B.Batzorig meets Member of ROK National Assembly Won Yoo-chul 3 days
E.Sodnompiljee’s record registered on Guinness World Records 3 days
Ambassador N.Tulga presents his credentials to President of Ireland 3 days
Open Door Days of Government kicks off 4 days
Partnership with Asian Paralympic Committee to be further developed 4 days
New flyover opens for traffic with expectation of easing traffic jam 4 days
‘The Steed’ awarded at international film festival 4 days
Mongolia-Belarus Business Forum held 4 days
Third Sustainable Livelihoods Project works in Uvurkhangai aimag evaluated 4 days
Cooperation between MONTSAME and Prensa Latina agencies advances 4 days
Mongolia-US joint disaster management exercise ‘Gobi Wolf 2019’ underway 4 days
IFC looks to opportunities in Mongolia 4 days
President Kh.Battulga attends Hope and Possibility Marathon 4 days
President of Mongolia to pay state visit to India 4 days
Prime Minister works in Selenge aimag to check on crop harvesting works 4 days
Delegates of Oita prefecture of Japan work in Bayankhongor aimag 4 days
President Kh.Battulga visits construction site of Tavantolgoi-Zuunbayan railroad 4 days
Stock Exchange weekly review /September 9-13/ 4 days
German teachers and students acquainted with Citizens’ Representative Khural of the Capital City 7 days
Financing agreement of USD 100 million signed 7 days
Artists promoting Mongolia through artworks 7 days
Foreign Minister receives Cuban Ambassador 7 days
Certificate presented for national Olympic uniform design for ‘Tokyo-2020’ 7 days
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