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2023-10-02 05:25:24
Public officials being trained on sustainable growth and green management
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Project, jointly implemented by the Green Growth Policy Planning Department and Clean Technology, Investment and Production Division of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is conducting series of training themed “Green Organizational Management”. The training will continue until the end of May. The training is being carried out in the margin of implementation of Mongolia’s Green Growth Policy and its action plan.  
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Weather forecast until May 25
Slight rainfall is expected in southeastern region on May 21. Winds will get stronger in western parts of western aimags on May 24, reaching 14-16 m/sec and forming dust storms. It will start getting warmer in most regions on May 22.
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"Future Champion" national puppy show approaching
A competition of 3-6 month-old puppies of Mongolian national breeds of dogs is taking place on Saturday, May 20, in the National Park of Ulaanbaatar. The competition is named “Future Champion”. There was a time when Mongolian “Bankhar” watchdogs had been on the brink of extinction. Now there are more than 40 dog shelters that only specialize by this pure national breed of dogs.
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Director S.Sansar creates short film about circle of time
A Mongolian short film called “I am…”, directed by Sansar Sangidorj, is taking over the American audience. The film has been shot in the USA. It narrates about a circle of time and cycle of human life by a story of a boy riding a bicycle across playground, his neighborhood, then through busy streets and highways, and finally through blizzards as he grows old.
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UB Bicycle Parade to call for building more lanes
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IM Power proposes to build power plant near major coal mine in Gobi
On May 18, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat received a delegation headed by Mr Gordon Dickie, Managing Director of IM Power, and Ms Catherine Arnold, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of UK to Mongolia. The guests presented their request to build power plant based on Shivee Ovoo coal deposit. The project would cost around USD 1.2 billion. The power plant can be a reliable energy supplier for southern and eastern region of Mongolia, say the delegates.
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Private sector leaders develop recommendations for presidential candidates at AmCham Monthly Meeting
The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Mongolia hosted its May Monthly Meeting with independent opinion leaders on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Shangri-La Hotel in Ulaanbaatar. The panelists, including Mr. Jargalsaikhan Dambadarjaa, Executive Director of DeFacto Institute; Mr. Sumati Luvsandendev, Director of the Sant Maral Foundation; and Ms. Ashleigh Whelan, Resident Program Director, Asia at the International Republican Institute, participated in an in-depth panel discussion, “Developing Private Sector Recommendations for the Presidential Candidates”.
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Military health check regulation updated
The cabinet approved Wednesday the Regulation on Health Check for Army Recruitment. The regulation is to be pursued for examining and determining physical conditions of candidates to military service for definitive and/or permanent period, military academies, universities, colleges and training, as well as to peacekeeping operations.
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Foreign trade results in more surplus following increased coal price
In the first four months of 2017, Mongolia traded with 127 countries from all over the world and total trade turnover reached USD 3,017.3 million, of which USD 1,899.6 million were made up by exports and USD 1,117.7 million -- by imports. Total foreign trade turnover increased by USD 807.2 million, to be specific, exports increased by USD 552.3 million and imports by USD 254.9 million compared to the same period of the previous year.
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Tax revenue rises by 22.8 percent
In the first 4 months of 2017, total equilibrated revenue and grants of the General Government Budget amounted to MNT 2,094.4 billion and total expenditure and net lending amounted to MNT 2,379.8 billion, representing a deficit of MNT 285.5 billion in the equilibrated balance. The tax revenue reached MNT 1,799.3 billion, showing an increase by MNT 333.8 billion 22.8% compared to the same period of the previous year.
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Money supply slightly increases
According to the report of the Bank of Mongolia (BoM), the money supply (broad money or M2) has reached MNT 12.4 trillion at the end of April 2017, showing an increase by MNT 220.9 billion or 1.8 percent from the previous month and by MNT 1,892.8 billion or 18.0 percent compared with the same period of 2016. At the end of April 2017, the national currency in circulation reached MNT 843.2 billion, up by MNT 45.9 billion or 5.8 percent from the previous month and by MNT 89.1 billion or 12.0 percent compared to the same period of 2016.
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GDP grows by 4.2 percent
GDP by production approach reached MNT 5,726.4 billion at current prices and MNT 3,063.9 billion at 2010 constant price in the first quarter of 2017, up 20.9 percent at current prices and 4.2 percent at constant prices compared to same period of the previous year.
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Exports surge as coal price increases
Some positive changes occurred in Mongolian economy in connection with the 100-120 percent increase in coal price on the global market against the same period of last year, reports the Bank of Mongolia.
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Inflation rate stands at 3.4 percent
The National Statistics Office presented yesterday, May 15, Mongolia’s social and economic indicators as of the end of the fourth month of 2017. The economic highlights were the 1.3 increase in inflation, MNT 285.5 billion of budget deficit, MNT 747 billion of non-performing loans.    Inflation went up by  4.8 percent in the first four months of this year, in specific, by 1.3 percent in April compared to the previous month and 3.4 percent against the same period of last year.
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J.Erdenebat and Wang Yang discuss implementing joint projects
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat and his spouse D.Tungalag were invited to a dinner with Deputy Secretary General of the State Council of China Wang Yang, on May 13. PM J.Erdenebat extended thanks for the warm hospitality of the Government and people of China.
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Mongolian and Hungarian PMs discuss increasing trade turnover, forwarding joint projects
On the sidelines of his participation in the Belt and Road Summit, head of Mongolian Government J.Erdenebat is holding bilateral meetings with leaders of other countries. Today,  May 15, the Premier met with his Hungarian counterpart Victor Orban and discussed about feasibilities to enrich the bilateral cooperation with more economic contents, produce value-added products with mineral and agricultural resources, and to increase the number of Mongolian students to be granted the Hungarian government scholarships.
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Weather forecast until May 20
Rain is expected in northern parts of western and central aimags on May 17, in northern region on May 18, some parts of western aimags and northern parts of central aimags on May 19 . Winds will get stronger in Altai Mountains on May 16, western and central aimags on May 17, reaching 14-16 m/sec, in most regions on May 18, in the Gobi and steppes on May 19, reaching 18-20 m/sec and forming dust and snow storms.
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PM J.Erdenebat holds meetings with Vladimir Putin and other leaders
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat has attended the opening of Belt and Road Summit, wrapping up his visit to the People’s Republic of China. Heads of more than 30 states and leaders of the United Nations, World Bank and International Monetary Fund are taking part in the summit.
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Prime Minister J.Erdenebat and Chinese President Xi Jinping discuss upgrading partnership
Prime Minister J.Erdenebat is paying a visit to the People’s Republic of China. He paid a courtesy call on the Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 12. The sides affirmed mutual interests in upgrading the comprehensive strategic partnership with new contents of cooperation.
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Mongolian and Georgian FMs exchange congratulatory letters on diplomatic anniversary
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties between Mongolia and Georgia, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Ts.Munkh-Orgil exchanged congratulatory letters with his Georgian counterpart Mikheil Janelidze on May 12.
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Boosting Tourism While Conserving Nature 3 days
U.S. Government Hosts Forum to Advance Mongolia’s Food Security 3 days
Government of Germany to Provide EUR 78 Million Funding 3 days
Mongolia Earns Two Silver and Five Bronze Medals at Asian Games 3 days
Mongolia's Development Partners Propose Cooperation in Renewable Energy 4 days
Amarsaikhan Honored with Pinnacle Career Achievement Award 4 days
Mongolia Addresses UN High-Level Plenary Meeting 4 days
“Value of a Tiny Stone”: Majestic Exhibition for Jamsran Tserendorj 4 days
Mongolia Becomes First Country in Asia for Complete Implementation of FATF Recommendations 4 days
“World Heart Day 2023” Celebration in Mongolia 4 days
Ambassador Sarantogos Presents Her Letter of Credence 5 days
Deputy Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia-Taiwan Communications and Tourism Cooperation Discussed 5 days
French Project Worth EUR 100 Thousand for Strengthening Food Security and Women Participation 5 days
Mongolia Ranks 17th on Third Day of Asian Games 6 days
Mongolia-Russia Inter-Parliamentary Joint Commission Holds its First Meeting 6 days
Trade Turnover between Mongolia and China Exceeds USD 12.5 Billion 6 days
Photostream: Mongolia-China Friendship Week 6 days
Chairman of State Duma Volodin Pays Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia Khurelsukh 7 days
New President of Chamber of Commerce and Industry Receives Seal 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Mongolia not to be Subject to Restrictions on Oil Products 8 days
Chairman of the State Duma V.V. Volodin Welcomed at Sukhbaatar Square 8 days
President Khurelsukh: Takhi is a Symbol of Mongolia-Czech Republic Relations 9 days
President of Mongolia Meets Prime Minister of Japan 10 days
Photostream: Harvest Season 10 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres 10 days
Cooperation with Romania in Education, Emergency and Road Transport Focused 10 days
Otgonjargal Claims Her Second Silver Medal at World Championships 11 days
Recordkeeping of “Black list” for Procurement Tender to be Intensified 11 days
Projects to Implement in Darkhan-Uul, Selenge and Arkhangai Aimags 11 days
President Khurelsukh: The Most Effective Means to Address Complex Issues is Peaceful Dialogue 11 days
ADB Projects Sustained Economic Growth Momentum in Mongolia for 2023–2024 11 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Her Estonian Counterpart 12 days
President of Mongolia Meets President of the Swiss Confederation 12 days
President of Mongolia Meets President of Kazakhstan during UNGA Session 12 days
Railway Safety World Standards Focused 12 days
President Khurelsukh Meets UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw 12 days
President Khurelsukh Participates in the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly 12 days
Mongolia to Field Largest Squad Ever to Asian Games 12 days
Traditional Mongol-Czech Cooperation Ongoing 12 days
Zuunmod TPP to be Presented at Cabinet Session 12 days
Prime Minister's Working Visit to Countryside Continues 13 days
Deer Stone Monuments Added to UNESCO World Heritage List 13 days
Sustainable Development Goals Action Weekend Held in New York 13 days
"Mongolia Open Innovation and Co-creation for SDGs” 2023 is Continuing Its Mentoring Program 14 days
Number of Students to Study in Cuba Increases 14 days
NURA AI Health Screening Center Opens in Mongolia 14 days
This Week in Mongolia 14 days
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mongolia is keen to collaborate with the G77 Member States in the Field of Science and Technology 15 days
President Khurelsukh’s Greetings to International Scientific Conference on Nomadic Culture and Mentality 17 days
Empowering Persons with Disabilities through Infrastructure 17 days
Photostream: President Khurelsukh Welcomed to Cuba 17 days
Mongolia and Cuba Maintaining Traditional Friendly Relations 17 days
President of Mongolia Meets President of the Republic of Cuba 17 days
First Ever Performance of Morin Khuur Ensemble at Sydney Opera House 17 days
Mongolia Hosts World Horse Archery Championships 17 days
Visit of President of National Assembly of Laos After 11 Years 17 days
Tergel Wins Best Actor at Venice International Film Festival 18 days
Prime Minister Tasks to Start PC-04 Package Work of Oil Refinery 18 days
Digitization to be Intensified in Collaboration with Estonia 18 days
Chairman G. Zandanshatar Participates as Keynote Speaker in Trans-Pacific Stability Dialogue 18 days
Open Skies Agreement with the US Approved 18 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Holds Official Talks with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia 18 days
Cooperation with Liaoning Province of China in Road Transport 19 days
Consultative Meeting between Foreign Ministries of Mongolia and India 19 days
Protection of Rights of Mongolian Children in Korea under Attention of Korean Parliament 19 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Extends Congratulations on DPRK's 75th Founding Anniversary 19 days
D. Oyunkhorol: Largest Construction Project of Public Private Partnership in Khushig Valley 19 days
President Khurelsukh Visits Cheese Processing Plant of APU Dairy LLC 20 days
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