June 14 events
Following events are expected on June 14, Wednesday.
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Mongolia-Austria business meeting held
Ulaanbaatar Chamber of Commerce, Mayor’s Office, Austrian Economic Chamber and Ulaanbaatar Development Corporation co-held a business meeting on June 13, Tuesday.
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Peace Corps to promote volunteerism in Mongolia
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ts.Munkh-Orgil met Sheila Crowley, Acting Director of the Peace Corps during his official visit to the United States on June 12, Monday.
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Foreign Minister meets White House National Security Advisor
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ts.Munkh-Orgil met White House National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster on June 12 during his official visit to the United States which wraps up today, June 14.
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State Secretary of Foreign Ministry meets Austrian Ambassador
State Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs D.Davaasuren met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Austria to Mongolia Irene Giner-Reichl in connection with her completion of her diplomatic service. The parties talked about bilateral cooperation, projects to be implemented with soft loan of EUR40 million from Austria within Intergovernmental agreement between Mongolia and Austria on financial cooperation.
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Mongolian film wins Altan Khalis award
On June 9-11, the fifth Altan Khalis Independent Film Festival took place in Ulaanbaatar. The festival has been known as the first and foremost experimental film festival in Central Asia as Golden Reel International Underground Film Festival for 4 years. Starting from 2015, the film festival is broadening its reach of filmmaking world and, more than 260 films of 60 countries were sent and only 25 were selected this year. 
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Consumer price index increased nationwide
In May 2017, the national consumer price index across the country increased by 0.5 per cent compared with the previous month, by 4.7per cent compared with the end of previous year and by 3.7per cent compared with the same period of 2016. This change of 3.7 per cent from the same period of the previous year was mainly due to 9.8 per cent increase in prices of transport group (purchase of vehicles increased by 20.8 per cent), 2.1 per cent in food and non-alcoholic beverages group (milk products increased by 13.8 per cent) and 2.7 per cent in prices for clothing, footwear and cloth group. 
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Balance of payment deficit rises
Current and capital account balance resulted in deficit of USD 157.0 million in the first quarter of 2017 and increased by USD 6.1 million compared to the same period of last year. Current account saw deficit of USD 171.3 million, which was mainly due to deficit amounted to USD 372.0 million in services account and USD 256.4 million in primary account. Nevertheless, goods account surplus reached USD 418.4 million.
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Registered unemployment lowered
At the end of May 2017, Labor and Social Welfare Services Agencies have registered 39.4 thousand job seekers, of which 72.3 per cent unemployed and remaining 27.7 per cent were people employed but looking for a new or extra job. Compared to the same period a year ago, registered unemployment decreased by 15.4 per cent, and by 13.7 per cent compared to a month ago. There are no major differences between registered unemployment by sex, with 51 per cent of women.  
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Master budget deficit reaches MNT 412.5 billion
In the first five months of 2017, total equilibrated revenue and grants of the General Government Budget amounted to MNT 2,666.6 billion and total expenditure and net lending amounted to MNT 3,079.1 billion, representing a deficit of MNT 412.5 billion.
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Yoga performance to take place on Sukhbaatar square
A photography exhibition themed ‘Yoga – Peace and Harmony’ opened today at the National Museum. Co-organized by Embassy of India and the National Museum in the margins of the celebration of International Day of Yoga, the exhibition features photographs capturing yoga poses.
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Altai airport launches new runway
Altai airport under the Civil Aviation Authority in Gobi-Altai aimag, situated in the western part of Mongolia, some 1000 km from Ulaanbaatar, has now new paved runway. The  opening ceremony was held  on 12 June with attendance of Minister of Road and Transport Development D.Ganbat, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority L.Byambasuren, MP Sh.Radnaased, authorities of Gobi-Altai aimag  and other officials. 
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Foreign trade surplus increases
In the first five months of 2017, Mongolia traded with 133 countries and total trade turnover reached USD 4,016.2 million, of which USD 2518.5 million were made up by exports and USD 1497.7 million, by imports. Total foreign trade turnover increased by USD 1.1 billion, in which, exports increased by USD 744.3 million and imports, by USD 325.7 million, compared to the same period of 2016.
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Rail transport revenues grow
In the first 5 months of 2017, 8.4 million tons of freight and 1 047.1 thousand persons (double counting) were carried by railway. Compared to the same period of previous year, the number of carried freight increased by 943.9 thousand tons (12.6%) and the number of carried passengers decreased by 15.8 thousand persons (1.5%). 
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Parliament ratifies amendments to China’s USD 1 billion loan agreement
The State Great Khural (Parliament) approved and ratified the amendments to the General Agreement on Soft Loan signed by the Government of Mongolia and the Export-Import Bank of China on June 9.
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Meeting addresses SMEs access to finance in Mongolia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Mongolia is holding a donor coordination meeting today, June 13, to address the current situation, obstacles in and solutions to SMEs access to finance in the country.
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Mongolia to observe World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
On June 17, the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought will be marked under the rallying call "Our land. Our home. Our Future”. On this occasion, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism will organize Mongolia-South Korea scholars' meeting on desertification and drought combat on June 15 in cooperation with the Institute of Geography and Geoecology of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences and Greenbelt Plantation project. The meeting will be attended by UN Resident Representative and other international delegates. 
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Weather forecast until June 18
Temporary thunderstorms are expected in central aimags on June 14, eastern aimags on June 15, central and eastern aimags on June 16, in some parts of western and central aimags and in most parts of eastern aimags on June 17. Winds will get stronger, reaching 6-11 m/sec, and 16-18 m/sec before the thunderstorms.
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Mongolian scouts invite volunteers for Asia-Pacific Jamboree
The 31st Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree is going to take place in Mongolia between July 27 and August 2. This year’s motto will be “Go Nomad!”. The 2017 APR Jamboree is gathering about 6,000 kids from more than 50 countries. The jamboree is being carried out from one station to another. The first station will be a Nomadic Culture Complex for international participants to get familiar with the nomadic lifestyle and traditions. The next one will be an Adventure Complex, challenging the scouts’ bravery and teamwork skills.
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BoM issues 1-week bills
The Bank of Mongolia issues 1 week bills worth MNT 608.4 billion at a weighted interest rate of 14.0 percent per annum.
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General Meeting of Asia Securities Forum Opens in Ulaanbaatar 13 hours
Mongolia Reviews Achievements of SCALA Climate Initiative 13 hours
Government to Develop Unified ‘E-Business’ Platform for Enterprises 13 hours
Minister Battsetseg Meets Naoko Ito to Advance Mongolia-Japan Cultural Ties 14 hours
‘Mongolia-Japan Ethics and Discipline’ Calligraphy Exhibition Opens 18 hours
State Visit of Governor-General of Australia Samantha Mostyn Concludes 19 hours
Women Leaders Drive Equality Dialogue in Mongolia 19 hours
Government Reports Operational Improvements at Erdenes Tavantolgoi Under Special Regime 19 hours
Mongolia Records USD 16.6 Billion in Trade 21 hours
Mongolian Businesses Meet South Korean Construction and Food Industry Entrepreneurs 21 hours
Bolor-Erdene Ranks 32nd in World Duathlon Rankings 1 day
Drug Enforcement Department to Operate as Independent Unit 1 day
Government Launches D-GOV.mn System to Incorporate Citizens’ Initiatives into Decisions 1 day
Mongolian School in Ottawa Opens New Academic Year 1 day
Ambassador of Mongolia to Argentina Presents Letter of Credentials 1 day
Mongolia Deploys 15th Battalion’s Second Contingent to UN Mission in South Sudan 1 day
Wreaths Laid at the Monument for the Victims of Political Repression 1 day
Procedure for Customs Inspection of Goods and Vehicles Revised 1 day
The MongolZ Rankings Rise to Second Worldwide 1 day
Gutain Davaa at Risk of Withering in the Shadows of Gold 1 day
Third Meeting of the 'Working Group on Crisis Management Audit' Held 1 day
Hall of Fame for Mongolian Tank Troops Opens 1 day
Global South Media Leaders Discuss AI, Peace, Information 2 days
Climate Change and Human Activity Accelerate Decline of Mukhart River 3 days
Embryo Transfer of Mongolian Yak Successfully Implemented 3 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Reviews Harvest Progress in Orkhon and Selenge 3 days
New SICOS Social Insurance System to Be Piloted in 330 Soums 3 days
Dagvadorj Davaasuren Wins International Opera Singers’ Competition 3 days
Yuhan Group Joins ‘Billions of Trees’ National Movement 3 days
Zurich Celebrates Mongolian Heritage at Museum Night 3 days
Government Asked to Speed Up Crop Farming Decisions 3 days
Mongolian Cyclists Claim Gold and Bronze at International Events 3 days
Possibilities of Introducing Artificial Intelligence into Library Services Discussed 3 days
Power of Siberia 2: Ulaanbaatar Gas Supply Project Highlighted at 10th Eastern Economic Forum 4 days
International Literacy Day Marked Today 4 days
PM Zandanshatar Visits Construction of ‘Mimo’ Agro Park 4 days
'Suu' JSC Launches Bond Trading with Ring the Gong Ceremony 4 days
Ulaanbaatar Call for Action on Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons Adopted 4 days
Exploring Pathways for Economic Growth Through Digital Transition 4 days
Ch. Tserennadmid: Long-Term Cooperation with Australia Brings Sustainable Development and Progress 4 days
Mongolia and Türkiye Expand Strategic Health Partnership 4 days
‘From Clay to Digital’ Exhibition Showcases Evolution of Art 4 days
Mongolian Draughts Players Win in Asian Team Championships 2025 4 days
Khuslen Ariunjargal Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Cup 4 days
Governor-General of Australia and First Gentleman Plant Trees at Ikh Tenger Complex 4 days
Mongolia Unveils Oyut Copper Deposit with 357 Million Tons of Ore 4 days
Northern Regional Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Sub-Center Opens 4 days
E. Bolor-Erdene Claims Champion Title at 2025 Asia Triathlon Duathlon Cup 4 days
Rio Tinto’s Newly Appointed CEO Simon Trott Visits Mongolia 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Mongolia, Kazakhstan Discuss New Air Route, Regularizing Flight Frequency 7 days
MoU Signed with the Financial Services Authority of Kazakhstan 7 days
Supercomputer for Meteorology Commissioned 7 days
Ulaanbaatar City and Jeollanam-do Province Sign MoU 7 days
Poland Expresses Intention to Increase Tourist Arrivals to Mongolia 7 days
Awards Presented to Students Who Achieved Success in International Olympiads 7 days
Presidents of Mongolia and South Korea Hold Phone Talks on Bilateral Cooperation 7 days
President of Mongolia and Governor-General of Australia Hold Official Talks 7 days
Governor-General of Australia Officially Welcomed 7 days
‘UB Drone Battle’ Competition Announced 7 days
Protective Equipment and Devices Handed Over 7 days
PM Zandanshatar Meets President Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok 7 days
‘Nairamdal’ International Children’s Camp Hosts Over 100 Foreign Children This Summer 7 days
Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Samantha Mostyn Arrives for State Visit 7 days
'Heritage of Artistry' Family and Generational Art Exhibition Opens 7 days
PM Zandanshatar Arrives in Vladivostok for Eastern Economic Forum 8 days
Total Assets of Banking Sector Rise by 15 Percent 8 days
Experts from 23 Countries Compete in Asia-Pacific CyberDrill 8 days
‘Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025’ Held 8 days
Chinggis Khaan Documentary to Premiere in Mongolia 8 days
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