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Vision-2050 document envisages poverty rate to be at 5 percent by 2050
The ‘Vision-2050’ is a policy document, which was formulated by a working group comprising of 1500 people, including scholars, experts and state secretaries of 13 ministries, heads of some government agencies, authorities of universities and representatives of non-government organizations.
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Discussion takes place on development of corporate bond market
Since the stock market was established in Mongolia 29 years ago, 16 domestic companies have put their bonds on the market, gathering an investment of MNT 25.6 billion. 
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'Mongolia-India Business Cooperation' Forum takes place
In frames of the 65th diplomatic anniversary between Mongolia and the Republic of India, ‘Mongolia-India Business Cooperation’ forum has taken place today at the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI).
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Number of foreign workers with labor contract in Mongolia decreased by 55.6 percent
At the end of December 2019, 4.6 thousand foreign workers from 95 foreign countries were employed with labor contract in Mongolia including persons in employment work for pay or profit and persons in volunteer work without pay or profit.
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Savings in foreign currency increased by MNT464.2 billion from previous year
At the end of December 2019, the time deposit in domestic currency amounted to MNT 11.1 trillion, showing an increase of MNT 356.9 billion (3.3%) from the previous month and MNT 923.0 billion (9.1%) from the end of the previous year.
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Principals in arrears decreased by MNT 24.8 billion from previous year
In the end of December 2019, the amount of outstanding loan to entities, enterprises and citizens amounted to MNT 18.1 trillion, showing an increase of MNT 870.4 billion (5.1%) from the same period of previous year.
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Trade of government bonds in secondary markets amounted to MNT 27.9 billion in 2019
In 2019, 450.4 million pieces of securities worth of MNT161.4 billion were traded at the national stock market, which is decreased by MNT 198.7 billion (55.2%) compared to the same period of the previous year. 
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Tax revenue increased by 18.8 percent compared to previous year
In 2019, general government budget revenue amounted to MNT 11.9 trillion by preliminary results, with MNT 10.8 trillion of which accounted for equilibrated revenue.
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Mongolia’s foreign trade surplus reaches USD 1.5 billion in 2019
In 2019, Mongolia traded with 152 countries from all over the world and total trade turnover reached USD 13.7 billion, of which USD 7.6 billion were exports and USD 6.1 billion were imports.
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Sales of industrial production reach MNT 20.1 trillion in 2019
By preliminary results of 2019, the gross industrial output reached MNT 17.4 trillion, showing an increase of MNT 1.8 trillion (11.2%) from the previous year.
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All types of transport carry 173 million passengers in 2019
At the end of 2019, 69.0 million tonnes of freight were carried in total by all types of transport. Compared to the same period of the previous year, the carried freight increased by 1.2 million tonnes (1.7%).
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Proposal made to advance agricultural cooperation with Laos
On January 16, Speaker of the State Great Khural G.Zandanshatar met with President of the National Assembly of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Pany Yathotou.
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Oyu Tolgoi 2019 fourth quarter production and 2020 guidance released
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Turquoise Hill, who focuses on the Oyu Tolgoi mine development in Mongolia through its 66 percent of stakes, today announced fourth quarter 2019 production for Oyu Tolgoi as well as operational and financial guidance for 2020.
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Mongolian carriers become able to make transport to 16 countries
As a result of active work of the Ministry of Road and Transport for developing international road transport relations with European Union member states, conditions created to make transport with 16 countries, exchanging a letter of consent on conducting transportation.
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Mongolia welcomes 577.3 thousand tourists last year
The National Statistical Office reported that a total of 6.1 million passengers (double counting) have crossed the border of Mongolia in 2019, showing a decrease of 5.5 thousand or 0.1 percent.
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Erdenet Thermal Power Plant produced 324 million kw/h electricity in 2019
Orkhon /MONTSAME/. Thermal Power Plant of Erdenet Mining Corporation started electricity electricity two years ago. In 2019, the plant fulfilled its electricity supply plan by 100.1 percent, providing a total of 324 million kw/h of electricity. 
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Government sets out to boost agricultural exports
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. At its meeting of today, Cabinet resolved to announce 2020 as a year to increase exports. 
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World Bank East Asia Pacific Regional Vice President visits Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The World Bank Vice President for East Asia and Pacific, Victoria Kwakwa, concluded a two-day official visit to Mongolia on January 14.
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Shadow economy fluctuates at 9.2-15.7 percent of GDP
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The National Statistical Office of Mongolia released a report on research made on the informal economy of Mongolia between 2015 and 2018. The report shows that the share of shadow economy in the country’s GDP has been fluctuating at around 9.2 – 15.7 percent in the last decade. 
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Free zones to be discussed
Current state, future, and the development of Zamyn-Uud, Altanbulag, and Tsagaannuur free economic zones will be broadly discussed on January 16.
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‘Mongolia-India Business Cooperation’ Forum takes place 6 hours
Ambassador of Japan pledges to increase Mongolian exports to Japan 7 hours
Finance Minister signs loan agreement with China’s Exim Bank Vice President 7 hours
‘Eco’ electric buses being tested 7 hours
Quality of life in Mongolia 7 hours
Vision-2050 document envisages poverty rate to be at 5 percent by 2050 7 hours
Workforce of project on inclusive education work in Uvurkhangai aimag 8 hours
Discussion takes place on development of corporate bond market 8 hours
23 soums of six aimags suffering white dzud 8 hours
Government calling for public inputs on ‘Vision – 2050’ long term development policy 9 hours
Somen Debnath traveling across Mongolia 10 hours
Defense Minister meets Ambassador of Japan 11 hours
Precious items sent to President placed in Statehood History Museum 11 hours
NUM student’s article published on journal indexed in Web of Science 12 hours
'Mongolia-India Business Cooperation' Forum takes place 12 hours
Stock Exchange weekly review /Jan 13-17/ 13 hours
Number of foreign workers with labor contract in Mongolia decreased by 55.6 percent 14 hours
Savings in foreign currency increased by MNT464.2 billion from previous year 14 hours
The ‘Hu’ band to take part in 'Epicenter' festival 14 hours
International Grandmaster B.Munguntuul triumphs in Tianjin 14 hours
Mongolian boxers win 7 medals in Istanbul 14 hours
Principals in arrears decreased by MNT 24.8 billion from previous year 14 hours
Trade of government bonds in secondary markets amounted to MNT 27.9 billion in 2019 14 hours
Proposal made to ensure balance in trade turnover between Mongolia and Russia 14 hours
President Kh.Battulga departs for Davos, Switzerland 1 day
Australia to support Mongolia on the removal from “Grey List” 3 days
Workshop on actions to fight tuberculosis underway in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Speaker meets Hirofumi Nakasone 3 days
Mongolia’s population grows by 80251 newborn children in 2019 3 days
Tax revenue increased by 18.8 percent compared to previous year 3 days
Mongolia’s foreign trade surplus reaches USD 1.5 billion in 2019 3 days
Mongolia-Canada parliamentary group chair meets Canadian Ambassador 3 days
Sales of industrial production reach MNT 20.1 trillion in 2019 3 days
All types of transport carry 173 million passengers in 2019 3 days
Proposal made to advance agricultural cooperation with Laos 3 days
Oyu Tolgoi 2019 fourth quarter production and 2020 guidance released 3 days
Cable car project discussed with French company 3 days
National Police Agency to further develop partnership with UNICEF on child protection 3 days
Ambassador R.Bold meets Turkish Foreign Minister 3 days
Ambassador R.Bold meets the President of Turkish Academy of Sciences 3 days
Mongolian team wins at Harbin Ice Sculpture Festival 3 days
Mongolia-China border checkpoints to be closed 3 days
NUM and Umnugobi aimag to cooperate 3 days
Camel - the Celestial Creature festival to be held in Bayankhongor aimag 3 days
Altai Nomads Festival to take place for the second year 3 days
Water Agency to be established 4 days
Penalties raised on livestock thefts 4 days
Power supply to Jargaltkhaan soum of Khentii aimag to be improved 4 days
Mongolian carriers become able to make transport to 16 countries 4 days
Up to 50 percent of ballots can be recounted in 2020 Parliamentary elections 4 days
National Cancer Center signs MoU with ‘Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital’ of Turkey 4 days
Mongolian parliamentary delegation attending APPF-28 4 days
UN Migrations Agency representatives work in Uvs aimag 4 days
Education reform movement aims to change existing system in eight years 4 days
‘Opportunities to develop sustainable tourism in Mongolia’ competition held 4 days
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Military servicemen studying at Polytechnic College in Gobisumber 4 days
Mongolia welcomes 577.3 thousand tourists last year 4 days
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Prime Minister visits Bor-Undur fluorspar mine 4 days
Erdenet Thermal Power Plant produced 324 million kw/h electricity in 2019 4 days
Mongolian delegation participate in Winter Cities Conference 4 days
GPS tracking wristbands to be distributed to children traveling by school bus 4 days
Miss A.Bayartsetseg advertises Adidas 4 days
Education Minister becomes acquainted with work on the National Library of Mongolia 4 days
Facebook to set up war room in Mongolia 4 days
Ambassador to Japan works in Aomori Prefecture 5 days
‘Embrace Winter on Bike’ day trip to take place this weekend 5 days
Skier B.Ganbold wins bronze medal from Asia Cup 5 days
Military servicemen studying at Polytechnic College in Gobisumber 5 days
699 physicians and nurses prepared as clinical trainers 5 days
Photo album telling 36-year history of Ulaanbaatar city launched 5 days
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