Mining
Mine workers in Umnugobi aimag being inoculated
Last week, Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry G.Yondon worked in Tsogttsetsii soum of Umnugobi aimag together with 4 COVID-19 vaccination team members in connection with the start of COVID-19 vaccine rollout to mine workers.
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Deputy Mining Minister holds online meeting with EBRD Lead Economist
Deputy Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry O.Batnairamdal had a virtual meeting with Eric Livny, Regional Lead Economist, Central Asia at European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and other specialists.
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Sustainable cashmere production brought to a new level
On March 18, representatives of government officials, herders, herder cooperatives, wool and cashmere factories, international organizations, and project teams held a meeting.
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Mongolia’s trade policy review takes place
Mongolia’s trade policy review is being discussed by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on March 17-19.
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Financial Regulatory Commission warns against unregulated trading instruments
The Financial Regulatory Commission has issued a caution against bonus points issued by some companies - with the objectives of increasing sales of products and services, and providing discounts for costumers – as they are unregulated trading instruments. 
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Women in minerals and mining sector convene virtually
 Initiated by the Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry, “Minerals-Women” national forum was held for the third year on March 16.
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Youth aged 25-35 make up 52.4 percent of total registered unemployed
According to the Ministry Labour and Social Protection, the number of registered job seekers reached 23.3 thousand in labour agencies in aimags and the Capital city at the end of February 2021.
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Performing loans dropped by 4.9 percent
At the end of February 2021, the total amount of outstanding loan to enterprises and individuals amounted to MNT 17.1 trillion.
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Moody's changes Mongolia's outlook to stable from negative; affirms B3 rating
On March 16, 2021, Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has changed the outlook on the Government of Mongolia's issuer ratings to stable from negative and affirmed the long-term B3 issuer and foreign currency senior unsecured bond ratings and the (P)B3 senior unsecured MTN program rating.
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Savings in domestic currency rise by 26.5 percent from last year
The national currency in circulation reached MNT 1.0 trillion at the end of February 2021, increased by MNT 19.3 billion (1.9%) from the previous month, and increased by MNT 59.5 billion (6.2%) from the same period of the previous year.
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Passengers of air transportation decreased by 92.0 percent
In the first two months of 2021, 5.2 million tonnes of freight were carried by railway transport and increased by 436.6 thousand tonnes (9.2%) compared to the same period of previous year.
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Gross industrial output reaches MNT1.5 trillion in February
According to the preliminary results, in the first 2 months of 2021, the gross industrial output reached MNT 3.1 trillion, increased by MNT 845.2 billion (38.3%) from the same period of previous year. 
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“MONGOL MADE” project launches
With an aim to ensure 50 percent of domestic demand of soap, “Mongol Made” project has been launched.
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Memorandum of Cooperation established with Cuban Chamber of Commerce
On March 12, a Memorandum of Cooperation was established between the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Cuba.
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177.8 million pieces of securities traded in February
In February 2021, 177.8 million pieces of securities worth of MNT 41.9 billion were traded at the national stock market, with an increase of MNT 35.7 billion (6.8 times more) and 139.5 million pieces of securities (4.6 times more) compared to the same period of previous year.
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Total foreign trade turnover grows by 48.4 percent in the first two months
 In the first two months of 2021, Mongolia traded with 112 countries from all over the world, and the total trade turnover reached USD 2.3 billion, of which USD 1.3 billion were exports and USD 922.3 million were imports.
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Total expenditure increased by MNT171.3 billion in February this year
According to the preliminary results in the first two months of 2021, the total revenue of the general government budget was MNT 1.7 trillion. The equilibrated revenue of the general government budget was MNT 1.6 trillion and 94.6% of the total revenue of general government budget.
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Mongolia-Thai Chamber of Commerce established
Mongolia’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand A.Tumur, on behalf of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand Mr. Kalin Sarasin signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of the Mongolian-Thai Chamber of Commerce on March 11 in Bangkok.
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Banks defer repayment of 55,676 mortgages
With a view to alleviate financial hardship posed by COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and individuals, government of Mongolia and Bank of Mongolia made decisions to make deferrals on mortgage loan repayment and their interests from April 2020 until October 2020 and then again from November 2020 to July 2021. 
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30th Anniversary of ADB–Mongolia Partnership Launches
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched today year-round commemorative activities for the 30th anniversary of its partnership with Mongolia.
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Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 1 day
Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the Sustainability Dialogue 2025 1 day
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 1 day
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 1 day
Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project in Progress 1 day
President of Mongolia and the 8th UN Secretary-General Plant Trees in Peacekeepers' Grove 1 day
Ulemj Damiran: Countries are Focusing on Energy System Security 1 day
Muralee Thummarukudy: Mongolia Hosting COP17 Will Be a Turning Point for Global Rangeland Action 1 day
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mutual Understanding and Cooperation are Crucial for Mitigating Climate Change 1 day
Second Phase of the IFC Green Finance Market Development Project Launches 1 day
Mongolia Secures the Right to Host the Asian Individual Chess Championships in 2026 1 day
Environmental and Social Impact of Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Under Assessment 1 day
“Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” International Forum Commences 1 day
Mongolian Tourism Companies Participating in KOFTA 2025 Under the “Go Mongolia” National Brand 1 day
Awards Presented to the Winners of the “S. Dashdoorov” Academic Research Competition 1 day
The 10th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security Commences 2 days
Mongolia Maritime Administration and Korea Shipowners' Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding 2 days
Mongolia Hosts Regional Conference of International Association of Prosecutors 2 days
Astana International Forum-2025 Brings Together Public and Private Sector Leaders from Over 70 Countries 2 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 2 days
Mongolian and South Korean Artists to Perform “Madama Butterfly” in Ulaanbaatar 2 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the General Law on Taxation to Be Submitted to Parliament 2 days
Project Selection to Focus on Reducing Untreatable Diseases in Mongolia 2 days
Revised Draft Law on Value Added Tax to Be Submitted to Parliament 3 days
Draft Law on Private Supplementary Pensions to Be Submitted 3 days
Mongolia-South Korea "Rainbow Bridge" Joint Exhibition Opens New Conceptual Horizons 3 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 3 days
UN General Assembly Adopts Draft Resolution "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day" Initiated by President of Mongolia 3 days
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Appoints New Representative in Mongolia 3 days
Mongolia Appointed as Vice Chair of the Asia Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative 3 days
Mongolia to Host FIBA 3x3 World Cup for the First Time 3 days
UN General Assembly Adopts Draft Resolution "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day" Initiated by President of Mongolia 3 days
Works of Laureate of the State Premium and People's Writer Erdene Senge Added to the Library of Congress 3 days
Newly Operational Power Plants Providing Consistent Supply of Electricity 3 days
Law Enforcement Personnel Plant Over 100,000 Trees 3 days
Ceramic and Art Panel by Japanese Artists Installed at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 4 days
Mongolia and Turkmenistan Sign a Joint Declaration on Developing Bilateral Cooperation 4 days
Health Sector Employees to Establish a Grove in “IGM” Park 4 days
“1 Tugrug” Commemorative Coin Now on the Market 4 days
Draft Resolution on the Parliamentary Motion of Confidence in Prime Minister Falls Short on Approval 4 days
Mongolian Circus Artists Awarded the “Silver Crown” 4 days
Service for Tree Registration Added to the E-Mongolia System 4 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 1014.3 Kilograms of Precious Metals in May 4 days
National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia and U.S. Pacific Air Forces to Implement "Rescue Drill & Traineeship" Program 4 days
Mongolia to Host Asia-Pacific Facilitation Regional Forum on Air Transport Facilitation 4 days
National Control Program for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Receives International Validation 4 days
State Visit of President of Turkmenistan to Mongolia Concludes 5 days
Mongolian and Turkmen Businesses Lay Foundation for Long-Term Cooperation 5 days
Base Tariff for the Transportation of Petroleum Products by Rail to Be Halved 5 days
Schedule of Traditional Mongol Wrestling Tournaments and Events of June 2025 5 days
Mongolia and Turkmenistan Sign a Joint Declaration on Developing Bilateral Cooperation 5 days
Chairman of the State Great Khural Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Turkmenistan 5 days
MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency and Turkmenistan State News Agency "TDH" Sign a Memorandum of Understanding 5 days
Mongolia and Turkmenistan Sign Documents to Advance Bilateral Relations and Cooperation 5 days
Mongolian Freestyle Wrestlers Win 29 Medals in Home Arena 5 days
Presidents of Mongolia and Turkmenistan Hold Official Talks 5 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of Turkmenistan 5 days
Regular Train Rides on the Ulaanbaatar-Beijing Railway Route to Be Resumed 5 days
Mongolian Dance Teams Win Three Gold Medals at the World Championship Choreography Latin 2025 5 days
Farmers Compensating Human Resource Deficit through Technology 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
President of Turkmenistan Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 6 days
Mongolia Bans Online Gambling, Betting, and Paid Lotteries 8 days
Odontuya Saldan: One Percent of Tax Credits Will Be Allocated for Air Pollution Reduction 8 days
Progress of Floodwall Construction on the Selbe River is 80 Percent 8 days
Public Service Kiosks to Be Installed in All Soums of Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia to Host COP17 on August 17-28, 2026 8 days
“Under One Roof” Exhibition Opens at Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts 8 days
Mongolia Reaffirms Global Health Commitment at the 78th World Health Assembly 8 days
The National Center for Maternal and Child Health of Mongolia Performs Living-Donor Kidney Transplant 8 days
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