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Student rural outreach –program to support financial literacy in local communities
As part of Ard's Student Rural Outreach program, participants will work at local communities between June 8 to July 7, 2021. 
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Primary market trading of ‘Invescore Bond’ went successfully
Primary market trading of the first tranche of ‘Invescore Bond’ with face value of MNT 100,000 with annual interest rate of 13% and 2-year maturity issued by ‘Invescore NBFI’ JSC, listed at Tier II at MSE went successfully. The subscription period of this bond was in period between June 14 and June 16, 2021.
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A new regulation on 'Green Bond' approved to boost green finance in Mongolia
A major step forward has been taken to help Mongolia tackle its environmental challenges, with a new regulation approved by the Board of the Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC) to help grow green finance in the country. 
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Inflation rate reaches 6.2 percent in May 2021
As reported by the National Statistics Office, the nation's inflation was at 6.2 percent by May 2021. The inflation rate was 6.1% in May 2018, 8.0% in May 2019, 3.3% in May 2020 and reached 6.2% in May 2021, increased by 2.9 percentage points from the same period of previous year. The increase was mainly due to 13.1 percent price increase in food and non-alcoholic beverages, and a five percent price increase in housing, water, electricity, gas, and fuels. 
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Specialized laboratory established for hide and leather research
A specialized laboratory for hide and leather research has been established at the School of Industrial Technology of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology. Despite counting 60-70 million heads of livestock annually, only 10 thousand items of hide are processed each year.
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Manual on reporting suspicious transactions published
A manual on Reporting Suspicious Transactions for financial and non-financial professional service providers and intermediaries was published by the Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC). The contents of the manual include the following:
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ADB improving livestock production systems in Central Mongolia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan and technical assistance package totaling $31 million to support the improvement of livestock production systems in 20 soums (districts) of four aimags (provinces) in Central Mongolia.
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Revenue from rail transport increases by 8.3 percent
In the first 5 months of 2021, 13.4 million tonnes of freight were carried by railway transport and increased by 1.4 million tonnes (11.9%) compared to the same period of the previous year.
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Mongolia trades with 131 countries
In the first 5 months of 2021, Mongolia traded with 131 countries from all over the world, and the total trade turnover reached USD 5.9 billion, of which USD 3.3 billion were exports and USD 2.6 billion were imports. The total foreign trade turnover increased by USD 1.9 billion (48.2%), where exports increased by USD 1.3 billion (65.7%) and imports increased by USD 609.2 million (30.6%) compared to the same period of previous year. In May 2021, exports reached USD 827.3 million, increased by USD 331.0 million (66.7%) and imports reached USD 640.4 million, increased by USD 202.8 million (46.4%) compared to the previous month.
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Total amount of outstanding loan increases
 At the end of May 2021, the total amount of outstanding loan to enterprises and individuals amounted to MNT 18.3 trillion, increased by MNT 580.1 billion (3.3%) from the previous month, and increased by MNT 1.1 trillion (6.2%) from the same period of the previous year. In the total outstanding loans, MNT 9.2 trillion (50.2%) was individual loans.
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Tax revenue increases by 49.4 percent
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. According to the preliminary results in the first 5 months of 2021, the total revenue of the general government budget was MNT 5.9 trillion. The equilibrated revenue of the general government budget was MNT 5.3 trillion and 90.6% of the total revenue of general government budget.
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Germany to partner in technology and engineering
In May, the Government of Mongolia announced that 100 projects are planned to be implemented for recovering the economy after the pandemic. Some of the projects have been deemed possible to be implemented by establishing a joint company in charge of projects, management, and implementation based at the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Invitation for bid
“Mongol Refinery” State-Owned LLC invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for supplying the Seismic interpretation software.
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Ceremony organized to ring the bell for 'Invescore Bond' offer commencement
The 'Invescore NBFI' JSC, included in Mongolian Stock Exchange Top-20 index, is issuing the 'Invescore Bond', which is highest amount of debt instrument offered in the history of private sector, and the ringing the bell ceremony for Tranche 1 organized at the Mongolian Stock Exchange on June 14.
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Sowing running at 98.6 percent nationwide
As of June 11, sowing has been made to 460.6 thousand hectares nationwide, of which grain is at 98.6 percent (wheat at 99.2 percent), potatoes at 78.6 percent, vegetables at 63.7 percent, fodder plants at 20.1 percent, and oil plants at 99.6 percent.
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KOPIA Mongolia Center Director presented with Foremost Agricultural Worker award
On June 11, the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry acknowledged Dr. Man Young Choi, director of Korea Program on International Agriculture (KOPIA) Mongolia Center by bestowing him with the Foremost Agricultural Worker award.
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Mongolian small businesses getting ready to export to the European Union
The EBRD and EU, together with EuroChamber, are launching the ‘SME Export capacity building’ project to pave the way for Mongolian SMEs to enter the European market.
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MNCCI organizes online discussion on revised draft of Foreign Investment Law
Within the framework of reforming the legal environment for investment, the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) organized an online discussion on the revised draft of the Foreign Investment Law.
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Wheat sowing completes nationwide
As of June 8, sowing has been made to 437.7 thousand hectares nationwide, of which grain is at 96 percent (wheat at 96.1 percent), potatoes at 74.9 percent, vegetables at 58.9 percent, fodder plants at 17.1 percent, and oil plants at 82.6 percent.
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New international airport to be put into operation on July 4
On June 10, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene became acquainted with the new Chinggis Khaan International Airport as well as the progress of the Bogdkhan Railway Bypass Line project. 
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15.9 million sq.m public spaces and facilities disinfected 11 hours
Education Ministry implements result-based budgeting to further reforms in the education sector 12 hours
Т.Ayursaikhan: Enriching bilateral relations with economic content will be emphasized 13 hours
COVID-19: 2,635 new cases, 14 deaths reported 18 hours
MNT 550 million allocated from state budget to tackle desertification 1 day
Ceremony takes place to honor military personnel served in Afghanistan 1 day
‘Communicating TVET info to public’ online training for journalists held 1 day
Student rural outreach –program to support financial literacy in local communities 1 day
Southern region of Mongolia ready for green development — ADB Dialogue Event 1 day
Mongolia reports record high daily new COVID-19 cases, total rises to 88,516 1 day
Primary market trading of ‘Invescore Bond’ went successfully 1 day
A new regulation on 'Green Bond' approved to boost green finance in Mongolia 1 day
Food and beverage services only open for take out and delivery until 24 June 3 days
YOGA in times of Covid 3 days
Latest COVID-19 Household Response Phone Survey results released 3 days
170 citizens return home on charter flight from Seoul 3 days
Daily COVID-19 cases rise to record 2,642, with 11 deaths 3 days
Mongolia receives 84 thousand Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines from Japan 3 days
Inflation rate reaches 6.2 percent in May 2021 3 days
Specialized laboratory established for hide and leather research 3 days
Manual on reporting suspicious transactions published 3 days
Cabinet news in brief 3 days
Resolution approved to boost air travel and tourism recovery 3 days
Cultural division to be established in each aimag of Mongolia 3 days
Mongolian director’s film premieres in U.S. 3 days
Ministry of Finance promoting transparency and efficiency initiatives 3 days
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National Naadam Festival to be organized online for second consecutive year 4 days
ADB improving livestock production systems in Central Mongolia 4 days
COVID-19: 2,395 new cases reported, total reaches 83,128 4 days
Study reveals some investigators of corruption cases experience external influence 4 days
National Naadam Festival to be organized online for second consecutive year 4 days
Construction of Winter Sports Palace running at over 90 percent 4 days
Mongolia-Poland Parliamentary Group Chair meets Polish Ambassador 4 days
Consultative meeting held between Mongolian and Chinese Foreign Ministries 4 days
Public-private dialogue on Sustainable Food System in Mongolia held 4 days
EU, World Vision providing nutrition packages to vulnerable children and families 4 days
Commemorative banknote released for 780th anniversary of Battle of Legnica 4 days
Mongolian sheep wool fertilizer being exported to Europe 4 days
Revenue from rail transport increases by 8.3 percent 4 days
Mongolia trades with 131 countries 4 days
Total amount of outstanding loan increases 4 days
Tax revenue increases by 49.4 percent 4 days
IM E.Bilegsaikhan qualifies for Tokyo Olympics 5 days
Buses to run to new airport from 4 locations in the capital city 5 days
Inception Meeting for MASAM II Project Held 5 days
‘A Greener Future for Ulaanbaatar’ – Mayor of Ulaanbaatar addresses IFC Sustainability Exchange 2021 5 days
Germany to partner in technology and engineering 5 days
Mongolian gymnast wins gold at US national championships 5 days
COVID-19: 2,368 new cases, 11 deaths reported 5 days
Mongolia’s 3x3 basketball success and achievements highlighted 5 days
Invitation for bid 5 days
Ceremony organized to ring the bell for 'Invescore Bond' offer commencement 5 days
MFA State Secretary meets ROK Ambassador 5 days
Sowing running at 98.6 percent nationwide 6 days
Meeting held with Ambassador of North Korea 6 days
Weekly review of parliamentary activities for June 7-11 6 days
Golomt Bank’s ‘Golden Key’ Foundation supporting ‘Heart Will Not Forget’ project 6 days
Digital transformation in education to save MNT 1 billion annually 6 days
U.Khurelsukh to take presidential oath on June 25 6 days
Showers and thunderstorms expected in the coming days 6 days
COVID-19: 2,263 new cases, 8 deaths reported 6 days
Open Letter issued in observation of World Day Against Child Labor 6 days
Ambassador of Poland works in Uvurkhangai aimag 6 days
IAAC reviews presidential election candidates’ anti-corruption policy 6 days
Stock Exchange weekly review /Jun 7-11/ 6 days
Meeting held between departments of Mongolian and Japanese Foreign Ministries 6 days
Daily COVID-19 cases rise to record 2,188 7 days
COVID-19: 1792 new cases, 9 deaths reported 8 days
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New international airport to be put into operation on July 4 8 days
E.Sumiya grabs silver at UWW Poland Open 9 days
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