Highlights
Mongolia's Steppe Road and China's Belt and Road initiatives to be harmonized
Yesterday, in its meeting the cabinet discussed and backed draft memorandum of understanding between Governments of Mongolia and People’s Republic of China (PRC) on coordinating initiatives ‘Steppe road’ and ‘The Belt and Road’. ‘The Belt and Road’ initiative has become interior and foreign policy strategy of PRC since Chinese leader Xi Jinping had proposed it and China appeals countries of the world to join the initiative. The initiative focuses on connectivity and cooperation in policy coordination, infrastructure construction, trade and finance and people to people relations among 65 countries, covering East Asian 11 countries, West Asian 18, South Asian 8, Central Asian 5, Commonwealth of Independent States’ 7, Middle east and east European 16 countries
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Deputy Foreign Minister receives Japanese State Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications
B.Battsetseg, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs received Kenji Harada, member of the House of Representatives and State Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan on May 2, 2017. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg highlighted the extent of high level Strategic Partnership between Mongolia and Japan, increase in visit frequencies and deepened political trust, further noting the importance of taking Strategic Partnership to the next level.
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Erdenet mine shows profit of MNT86.7 billion in first quarter
Erdenet Mining Corporation, one of the largest copper mine has worked with a profit of MNT86.7 billion, paying tax of MNT135.5 billion in the first quarter of this year. Yesterday, May 02, Parliamentary Economic Standing Committee heard of current situation and other issues related to the company. Some factors including copper price in the world market and exchange rates have influenced to work in such profit, said the Company Director Kh.Badamsuren.
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President pays working visit to Erdenet city
President Ts.Elbegdorj arrived in Erdenet city on May 1, Monday to pay a working visit to Orkhon aimag, and held a meeting with locals to discuss the results of his activities during his tenure from 2009 to 2017.
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Democratic Party registers 6 nominees
May 2, the first day of nomination of candidates for the upcoming Presidential Election saw Democratic Party’s nominee registration, and 6 politicians registered themselves to run for the party’s candidacy.
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Parliamentary resolution clause to be reconsidered
The Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) group in parliament reached an agreement that Parliamentary resolution clause on transmission of big projects’ money through Mongolian banks should be reconsidered.  Today, the party group chairman D.Khayankyarvaa made a briefing after the group’s meeting.
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Neil Saker: IMF is cautious about investment environment worsening
The International Monetary Fund Executive Board has postponed making a final decision on its Extended Financial Facility (EFF) in Mongolia. The delay is caused by a parliamentary resolution clause on currency transmission of large-scale projects through Mongolian banks. The Executive Board was expected to make the final decision during their meeting last week. Today, on May 02, IMF Resident Representative Neil Saker gave explanations regarding the issue during a press conference at the State House. He said that the EFF has two main goals, including overcoming economic difficulties and creating policy foundation that ensures economic growth in the long term. Policy measures will be largely implemented on budget. The IMF backs the Government plan to reduce budget deficit, lowering it to 10.5 per cent of GDP this year and to have a positive balance by the beginning of 2020.
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Six children with congenital heart defect to be treated for free in Korea
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German taxidermists restoring Bogd Khan's collection of stuffed bird
Bogd Khan Palace Museum, in collaboration with the National University of Mongolia, National History Museum and Naturmuseum Senckenberg of Germany, has started the restoration of stuffed birds of the Bogd Khan Palace Museum. Also, the identification list of the bird species in the collection will be improved.
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8th Renewable Energy Forum expected to pave way for new strategies
The Eight Renewable Energy Forum is being held on May 5 under the auspices of the Prime Minister. The forum is taking place at Corporate Convention Centre, Ulaanbaatar, attracting 500 participants from home and abroad.
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Mongolian Innovation Week-2017 to be marked
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, Ulaanbaatar Department of Industry and Innovation, Mongolian Foundation for Science and Technology and Mongolian University of Science and Technology will co-organize Mongolian Innovation Week-2017” from May 8 to 14. 
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15.2 million offspring healthy on national level
As of May 1, birth rate of domestic animals stands at 59 percent, reports the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry. Out of 26 million dams counted on the national level, 15.4 million dams have delivered offspring.
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Speaker meets trade union representatives
Parliament Speaker M.Enkhbold received the representatives of the Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions upon their request on May 1, Monday.
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Concession agreements of MNT11.1 trillion to be audited
Concession agreements, which totaled MNT11.1 trillion, will be audited, following the recommendation by the International Monetary Fund in connection with the implementation of its Extended Fund Facility program and to define the possibilities of financing them. 
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Stock exchange weekly review (April 24-28)
During the period between April 24 and 28, 2017, MSE conducted 5 trading sessions with a total value of MNT 21,067,600,618.78. The daily average trading valued at MNT 4.2 billion.             
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Ambassador to Lebanon presents credentials
The accredited Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Lebanese Republic, Mr Ch.Bayarmunkh presented the letter of credence to the President of Lebanon, General Michel Aoun on April 28.
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25 percent of mortgage lending to be provided in rural areas
A decision has been made to grant 25 percent of all mortgage lendings in the rural area. Bank of Mongolia gave a direction to the commercial banks to issue 25 percent of the central bank’s mortgage loans to lenders in rural areas. This settles the issue of borrowers whose request for a mortgage loan was approved, but were waiting for the funding and will further enable mortgage loan accessibility in the rural areas of the country.   
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Darkhan-Uul to mark ‘Humanitarian day’ on 8th of every month
Darkhan-Uul aimag will mark the 8th of every month as “Humanitarian day”. The Citizens’ Representative Meeting of Darkhan-Uul aimag backed the proposal of the Red Cross Society's branch in the aimag, considering it as a proper to encourage government organizations, NGOs, citizens and companies to involve in humanitarian and charitable campaigns across the aimag.
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Mongolia to exchange young scientists with China
On May 1, Monday, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports J.Batsuuri met with the delegates of Chinese Academy of Sciences led by its President Bai Chunli who are on a visit to Mongolia at the invitation of D.Regdel, President of Mongolian Academy of Sciences.
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Presidential candidate nomination begins today
The nomination of candidates for the upcoming Presidential Election of June 26 begins today, May 2 to continue until May 6, in compliance with the Law of Mongolia on Election.
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Views Exchanged on Infrastructure and Regional Development 16 hours
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Munkhsukh Sukhbaatar to Lead Oyu Tolgoi as Chief Executive Officer 5 days
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Government Allocates MNT 1 Billion for Overtime Incentives of Medical Staff 5 days
Mongolia Joins Global Campaign to End Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence 5 days
MIAT Representative in Seoul Awarded 'Honorary Citizen of Seoul' 5 days
Mongolian Citizenship Oath Ceremony Held for the 23rd Year 6 days
Mongolia Advances Regional Integration with Three CAREC Document Signing 6 days
Mongolia Observes Republic Proclamation and First Constitution Anniversary 6 days
Mongolia, China to Cooperate in Animal-Derived Raw Material Processing 7 days
Thermal Power Plant 5 Targets Cleaner Air, Reliable Energy for Ulaanbaatar 7 days
Parliament Considers Draft Resolution on Severe Weather Support 7 days
Ulaanbaatar Receives 2,200-4,400 Tons of Semi-Coke Fuel Daily 7 days
Mongolia Secures Two Freestyle Wrestling Bronzes at Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics 7 days
Regulation Amended to Allow One-Time Assistance to Be Granted to Civil Servants’ Heirs 7 days
National Discussion on Political Finance Integrity 7 days
Mongolia Elected to UNESCO World Heritage Committee for 2025-2029 7 days
Tehran Celebrates Mongolian National Pride Day 8 days
Unveiling the Marvel of Mongolia’s Bone Carving Heritage 8 days
Mongolian Director Wins NETPAC Award at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 8 days
State Lion Batmagnai Wins ‘Chinggis Khaan’ Cup 8 days
‘Script of the Eternal Sky 2025’ 14th Exhibition Opens 8 days
Young Talent Shines at the National Adult Chess Championships of Mongolia 8 days
Mongolia, Switzerland Sign Climate Agreement at COP 30 8 days
Mongolian Artist Crowned Winner of ‘Silk Way Star’ Song Competition 8 days
Deputy PM Led Working Group Reviews Operations of Tsagaannuur Free Zone 8 days
Mongolia Presents UNESCO Recognized Heritage 8 days
GDP per Worker Reaches MNT 6.2 Million 8 days
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Mongolia, Russia Sign MoU to Deepen Financial Cooperation 8 days
PM Zandanshatar Orders Deployment of Additional Resident Doctors 8 days
Commemorative Stamp Honors Legacy of First Spiritual Leader Zanabazar 9 days
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President Awards Order of Chinggis Khaan to Academician Narangerel 11 days
Chuluun Sampildondov: Museum Aims at Contributing to Reshaping Global Perspectives on Chinggis Khaan 11 days
Mongolian Olympic Committee Honors Sporting Excellence 12 days
Schedule Updated for Bus Route to Chinggis Khaan International Airport 12 days
Mongolia, South Korea Advance Bilateral Agenda 12 days
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