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Business cooperation expands with India
More than 200 businesses took part in Mongolia-India business forum 'India: Destination of Business Opportunities' that took place yesterday, on January 20 within the framework of the 65th diplomatic anniversary between Mongolia and the Republic of India.
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2019 recorded as the 5th warm year since 1940
The National Agency of Meteorology and Environment Monitoring reports that the year of 2019 has been the 5th warm year to be recorded in Mongolia since 1940, with the average temperature for 2019 being 1.2°C.
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Minister Yo.Baatarbileg attends Education World Forum
Minister of Education, Culture, Science, and Sports Yo.Baatarbileg is attending the Education World Forum that gathers education and skills ministers of the world, which is taking place in London, U.K on January 20-22.
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Finance Minister signs loan agreement with China’s Exim Bank Vice President
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On January 20, Minister of Finance Ch.Khurelbaatar met with Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of China Xie Ping in Beijing, China to exchange views on the projects being implemented in Mongolia by Chinese government soft loans.
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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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Government calling for public inputs on ‘Vision – 2050’ long term development policy
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. ‘Vision – 2050’ Mongolia’s long-term policy document was handed over to Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh on January 03, 2020. Involving government ministries, agencies, scholars and experts, the draft document was formulated by a sub-working group set up upon an order No. 52 by the Prime Minister and a resolution No. 65 by Head of the Cabinet Secretariat of 2019.  
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Proposal made to ensure balance in trade turnover between Mongolia and Russia
 During his attendance at the 28th Annual Pacific Parliamentary Forum in Australia, Speaker of the State Great Khural G.Zandanshatar met with Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation Konstantin Kosachev.
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Australia to support Mongolia on the removal from “Grey List”
Speaker of the Parliament G.Zandanshatar met Speaker of the House of Representatives of Australia Tony Smith during his attendance to the 28th Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum which is being held in Australia.
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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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Cable car project discussed with French company
Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Amarsaikhan on January 15 met with representatives of the Poma company of France to discuss on the cable car transport project. 
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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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Prime Minister visits Bor-Undur fluorspar mine
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh is working in some aimags these days. During his working trip to Bor-Undur soum of Khentii aimag, PM U.Khurelsukh visited the mine site of Bor – Undur Mine and Ore Dressing Plant. 
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Mongolia named as one of the places to go in 2020
The New York Times made a list of 52 places to go in 2020. Mongolia has been named in the 47th of the list and it mentioned reasons for travel, landscape features and ongoing measures to boost tourism
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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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Monthly minimum standard of living set in Ulaanbaatar city at MNT 230.000
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The National Statistical Office of Mongolia has approved ‘Minimum living standard for population’ for 2020. According to the Mongolia’s law on setting minimum standard of living, the National Statistical Office of Mongolia will establish the minimum living standard for population on the basis of minimum consumption. 
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Mongolian products placed in Chinese online trading center
Over 100 types of products of Mongolian entities have been placed in Ho Tao online trading center in Bayannur city of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China under circumstances to pay tax after sale.
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‘Tsagaan Khad’ zone to be provided with permanent power
Governors of Umnugobi aimag and Bayannur city of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China signed an agreement on providing Tsagaan Khad customs control zone in Umnugobi aimag with permanent power.
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200-bed model hospital to be commissioned in first quarter
Today, January 13, Minister of Health D.Sarangerel and delegates of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) got acquainted with construction progress of a general model hospital, which is being built in Songinokhairkhan district with financing from the ADB.
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Ice climbers become Asian champions
Mongolian team grabbed two gold and one bronze medals at the series of UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup 2020, which took place at the same time with UIAA Ice Climbing Asian Championships Cheongsong 2020 in S.Korea on January 10-12.
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Mongolia-U.S.-Japan trilateral meeting held in Washington, D.C
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A trilateral meeting between Mongolia, the United States of America and Japan took place on January 10 in Washington, D.C, USA. 
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Judokas grab 2 more bronze medals in Dusseldorf 2 hours
Gratitude expressed to the citizens 3 hours
Flights to and from ROK suspended 3 hours
Prime Minister extends Lunar New Year greetings 4 hours
President extends Lunar New Year greeting 5 hours
A Day in the Life of a Camel Herder in the Snowstorm 2 days
Doctors successfully operate on 10-hour-old newborn’s esophagus 3 days
Inclusive startup hub to be set up with South Korea 3 days
Mongolia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations presents credentials 3 days
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Mongolian calligraphy 3 days
Ambassador to Sweden presents his credentials 3 days
Mongolian wrestlers win medals at Asian Wrestling Championships 3 days
Oyu Tolgoi to Proceed to International Arbitration on Tax Dispute 3 days
Ambassador to Russia visits Financial University of Russia 3 days
Citizens who agreed to exchange their land receive apartment keys 3 days
Sewing factory of Erdenet Mining Corporation making face masks 3 days
Mongolia to increase wheat and powdered milk imports 3 days
Prime Minister works at Specialized Inspection Agency 3 days
Prime Minister receives Ambassador of China 3 days
Deputy PM receives Ambassador of China 3 days
Badrakh Energy gave livestock to 79 families in Ulaanbadrakh soum and Zuunbayan bagh 4 days
Energy Ministry presents 2020 plans 4 days
Deputy chief of NEMA attending high-level expert consultation in Islamabad 4 days
Former sumo grand champion D.Dagvadorj provides 400 protective wears 4 days
Environmental Research Center newly established 4 days
The State Bank starts issuing pension loans 4 days
Coal exports to resume from March 2 4 days
Mongolia seeks closer economic ties with U.S. 4 days
Gobi Wolf-2020’ international exercise to be held in May 4 days
4.27-magnitude of earthquake occurs in Dornod aimag 4 days
Inter-city traffic movement to be suspended during Tsagaan Sar 4 days
Working group for establishment of gas pipeline set up with Russia 4 days
Mongolian athletes take part in extreme international ice racing 4 days
Oil refinery construction to begin this spring 4 days
ADB to work on expanding its cooperation in new fields 4 days
JICA provides PPE kits to Mongolia 4 days
Mongolia’s photo exhibition to open in Warsaw 4 days
Hay and salt licks provided for wild animals 4 days
Discussion takes place on medicine registry and supply of Republic of Poland 4 days
MIAT cancels flights to Bangkok and Tokyo 4 days
Cabinet meeting in brief 4 days
Helicopters and firefighting vehicles to be supplied from France 4 days
MIAT selects Sabre to drive ambitious growth plans for 2020 and beyond 5 days
Doctor O.Sergelen selected as one of the top leaders in the global health sector 5 days
MoU signed on cooperation in the field of disaster management 5 days
The Hu makes theme song for Star Wars game 5 days
MAS institute directors contribute their one-day salary for Chinese colleagues 5 days
Ulaanbaatar mayor meets the best national cultural heritage bearer of 2019 5 days
Six aimags impose a temporary vehicle movement ban 5 days
UN project to improve social protection for herders launched in Zavkhan aimag 5 days
Mining Minister meets Ambassador of China 5 days
Period of heightened state of readiness extended until March 30 5 days
Mongolian circus artists conclude 5-year contract to tour Europe 5 days
Tourism events planned in March to be cancelled 5 days
Ambassador to Russia meets Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Board of Directors 5 days
Railway development work to commence in April 5 days
Speaker G.Zandanshatar: Pension-secured loan debts paid off 5 days
Parliament Speaker and Central Bank Governor meet with businesspeople 5 days
U.S. pledges to help preventing coronavirus outbreak 5 days
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Mongolia launches campaign to help China fight coronavirus 6 days
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Prime Minister examines preparedness of hospitals 6 days
‘The Decoding’ exhibition by three young artists on display 6 days
A.Baldandorj awarded Best Intangible Cultural Heritage Bearer of 2019 6 days
MNT 65 million donated for Chinese military heath professionals fighting Covid-19 6 days
Movements to some popular destinations during Tsagaan Sar prohibited 6 days
Working hours of mothers reduced to 6 hours a day in Uvs aimag 6 days
Emergency operative team works in Arkhangai aimag 6 days
Deputy Agriculture Minister meets with representatives of U.S. Department of Agriculture 6 days
Moody's announces completion of a periodic review of ratings of Mongolia 6 days
Mongolia launches campaign to help China fight coronavirus 6 days
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