Agriculture
Time deposit in domestic currency grows by MNT 3.7 trillion
At the end of August 2021, the time deposit in domestic currency amounted to MNT 15.1 trillion, decreased by MNT 130.4 billion (0.9 percent) from the previous month, and increased by MNT 3.7 trillion (32.9 percent) from the same period of the previous year.
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Views exchanged on transport of fuel from China
On September 21, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikahn, Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan, and Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry G.Yondon held a meeting with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Mongolia Chai Wenrui to discuss the matter regarding the transport of fuel.
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ADB forecasts 4.6% growth in Mongolia in 2021 backed by accommodative policies
Mongolia’s economic rebound continues in 2021, driven by strong recovery in the People’s Republic of China, robust export demand, and increased private outlays, says a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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First fully traceable milk product certified by ‘Responsible Nomads’ standard released
The VitaFit Milk company has released the first fully traceable milk product in the market certified by ‘Responsible Nomads’ standard and its digital traceability system.
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Deputy PM meets authorities of Istanbul Industry and Trade Free Zone
Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan on September 19 had a meeting with authorities of Istanbul Industry and Trade Free Zone of Turkey to discuss cooperation.
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Central bank decides to maintain policy rate at 6 percent
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Mongolia held a scheduled meeting on September 16, 2021.
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Attention to be paid on accelerating flow of goods through Mongolia-China border checkpoints
Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan is attending the 20th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization that is taking place in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on September 16-17. 
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Special machines 2021 Exhibition to be held in Ulaanbaatar
State Secretary of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry T.Jambaltseren had a meeting with Minister in charge of cooperation with Mongolia of the Republic of Buryatia D.Sh.Chiripov.
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Deputy PM works at Altanbulag free trade zone
On September 15, Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan became acquainted with the works being carried out at the Altanbulag free trade zone in Selenge aimag, and made the decision to take certain measures to accelerate the operations of the border checkpoint.
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Mongolia-China border checkpoints to operate as normally during holidays
As according to the agreement established between the Government of Mongolia and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on border checkpoints and its regime, a decision has been made concerning the operations at the Mongolia-China border checkpoints for the rest of the year.
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Central bank organizes first consultation meeting on the draft of the Monetary Policy Guidelines for 2022
The Bank of Mongolia organized the first consultation meeting on the draft of the Monetary Policy Guidelines for 2022, focusing on inclusive growth and climate and sustainable financing. Representatives from about 20 organizations, including the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics, Standing Committee on Environment, Food and Agriculture, Cabinet Secretariat Office, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Ministry of Health, National Development Agency, Financial Regulatory Commission, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, International Finance Corporation, UNDP, UNICEF, Mongolian Bankers Association and Mongolian Sustainable Finance Association participated in this consultation meeting.
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Chinese Ambassador expresses support for works to bring cross-border transport and logistics to a new level
On September 10, CEO of ‘Erdenes Mongol’ LLC D.Khayankhyarvaa held a meeting with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Mongolia Chai Wenrui.
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Ts.Enkh-Amgalan: We have received an order for a thousand soccer balls made of yak leather certified by ‘Responsible Nomads’ standard from Switzerland
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in Mongolia and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia have finished implementing the ‘Green Gold and Animal Health Project’. We interviewed Project Manager Ts.Enkh-Amgalan on the project results.
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'The 10 Elements of Agroecology' book donated to the State University of Life Sciences
Food and Agriculture Organization in Mongolia has introduced the ‘Agroecology’ concept into the agriculture sector of Mongolia through ‘Sustainable Resilient Ecosystem and Agriculture Management in Mongolia (STREAM)’ project.
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Mongolia’s capital market capitalization reaches highest level
Despite significant challenges facing Mongolia's economic and financial markets amid the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years, market capitalization, trading volumes, and index have all recently reached historically high levels.
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3-percent interest rate loans to be given to meat companies
As part of the ‘MNT 10 trillion Comprehensive Plan for Health Protection and Economic Recovery’, one-year term loans totaling MNT 100 billion will be issued at a 3 percent interest rate for the preparation of up to 20 thousand tons of meat for coming winter and spring. 
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Feasibility study on free trade agreement between Mongolia and EEU to be accelerated
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Russian Federation D.Davaa had a meeting with Andrey Slepnev, Member of the Board – Minister in charge of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission, on September 6.
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Suu JSC joins Blue Ribbon Programme
On September 6, the EBRD welcomed Suu JSC to the ‘Blue Ribbon’ programme. By joining the programme, Suu JSC will receive an international and local advisory services specifically tailored for them. 
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Discussion on draft ‘Basic guidelines for 2022 State Monetary Policy’ held
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The first discussion on draft ‘Basic guidelines for 2022 State Monetary Policy’ was organized by the Bank of Mongolia on September 6.
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EBRD and Khas Bank support Mongolia’s dairy producer Suu Milk
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the local lender Khas Bank are contributing to the development of dairy farming and processing in Mongolia by supporting the expansion of the country’s leading dairy company Suu Milk. 
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Meeting held with President of Malta 1 hour
COVID-19 prevention measures at border checkpoints for coal export to be improved 1 hour
Speaker holds meeting with U.S. National Security Council Coordinator for Indo-Pacific 1 hour
Mongolia’s Tokyo Paralympics champion and his coach to be rewarded 3 hours
Cabinet meeting in brief 3 hours
President attending General Debate of 76th session of UN General Assembly 3 hours
Agreement signed with Erdeneburen hydropower plant project’s general contractor 3 hours
President of Mongolia meets his Polish counterpart 4 hours
Time deposit in domestic currency grows by MNT 3.7 trillion 5 hours
Sectors to be allowed to resume operations in phases 5 hours
Views exchanged on transport of fuel from China 5 hours
COVID-19: 3,416 new cases, 14 deaths reported 5 hours
Meeting held with UNDP Administrator 5 hours
ADB forecasts 4.6% growth in Mongolia in 2021 backed by accommodative policies 5 hours
First fully traceable milk product certified by ‘Responsible Nomads’ standard released 10 hours
Foreign Minister B.Battsetseg meets her Botswanan counterpart 1 day
Deputy PM meets authorities of Istanbul Industry and Trade Free Zone 1 day
Mongolian tourism specialists studying Bavarian experience 1 day
New wastewater treatment plant opens in Murun 1 day
Miners’ Garden to be established at National Garden Park 1 day
Delegation of NEMA pays working visit to France 1 day
Culture and arts institutions to reopen from October 1 1 day
Mongolia’s ambassador meets with Cuban Education Minister 1 day
President of Mongolia meets Professor Jeffrey Sachs 1 day
Stock Exchange weekly review /Sep 13-17/ 1 day
Transport Minister meets Hungarian Ambassador 1 day
2,543 new cases of COVID-19 reported 1 day
President of Mongolia meets UN Secretary General 1 day
Mongolia, Kuwaiti Foreign Ministers meet in New York 1 day
Head of Parliamentary Subcommittee meets U.S. Embassy representatives 1 day
Parliamentary Standing Committee Chair meets Chinese Ambassador 2 days
10 percent of the citizens in capital city vaccinated with third dose 2 days
Speaker of the Parliament delivers speech at the Asia-Pacific Research Center of Stanford University 2 days
Speaker meets the Asia Foundation President 2 days
COVID-19: 2,851 new cases, 11 deaths reported 2 days
Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene: The government will continue to keep its policy on health protection and economic recovery 2 days
Ambassador to Italy meets Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs of Italy 2 days
American Corner opens in Darkhan 2 days
Uvs Lake Depression becomes Transboundary Biosphere Reserve 2 days
COVID-19: 2,777 new cases, 12 deaths reported 3 days
2,893 new cases of COVID-19 reported 4 days
Central bank decides to maintain policy rate at 6 percent 5 days
COVID-19: 2,796 new cases, nine deaths reported 5 days
EBRD and EU support better waste management in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
President holds online meeting with UNICEF Executive Director 5 days
President U.Khurelsukh to take part in the 76th session of the UN General Assembly 5 days
Diagnostic equipment presented to general hospital of Khentii aimag 5 days
Attention to be paid on accelerating flow of goods through Mongolia-China border checkpoints 5 days
Joint meeting held between authorities of Agriculture and Foreign Ministries 5 days
Cultural events to be organized in Havana 5 days
Special machines 2021 Exhibition to be held in Ulaanbaatar 6 days
Public universities and colleges to be developed as academic-research-industrial complexes 6 days
Working group set up to protect foreign investors’ interests 6 days
COVID-19: 3,234 new cases, eight deaths reported 6 days
Ambassador Ts.Jambaldorj meets Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament 6 days
Book Festival to take place at Sukhbaatar Square this week 6 days
Speaker participates in virtual meeting on International Day of Democracy 6 days
Minister of Defense receives Ambassador of Canada 6 days
Deputy PM works at Altanbulag free trade zone 6 days
Translator D.Boldbaatar awarded ‘Special Book Award of China’ 6 days
Military Unit No. 015 named after Colonel O.Serdar 6 days
Cabinet meeting in brief 6 days
Art exhibition being organized in Gaziantep 7 days
Administration of third dose to be accelerated 7 days
President grants credentials to newly appointed ambassadors 7 days
French senators visit National Cancer Center of Mongolia 7 days
Speaker meets French senators 7 days
Request put forth to increase number of graduate students to be involved in French scholarship program 7 days
‘Night Museum’ event to be held on September 15-16 7 days
ADB to continue supporting sustainable tourism in eastern Mongolia 7 days
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