Gross industrial output increased by 22 percent from previous year
By the preliminary result of the first 9 months of 2021, the gross industrial output reached MNT 13.7 trillion, increased by MNT 2.5 trillion (22.0%) from the same period of the previous year. This increase was mainly due to MNT 1.7 trillion (22.0%) increase in mining and quarrying gross output and MNT 655.5 billion (25.4%) increase in manufacturing output. Also, the electricity, thermal energy and water supply production output increased by MNT 100.3 billion (11.8%) and the water supply, and sewerage, waste management, and remediation activities production output increased by MNT 18.3 billion (18.4%) from the same period of the previous year.
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Export decreased by 8.9 percent compared to previous month
In the first 9 months of 2021, Mongolia traded with 147 countries from all over the world, and the total trade turnover reached USD 11.5 billion, of which USD 6.4 billion were exports and USD 5.1 billion were imports.
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Over 350 thousand people receive COVID-19 vaccine booster shot
The Ministry of Health reported today, October 15, that 2,076 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 1,113 cases were confirmed in Ulaanbaatar city, with 963 cases in rural regions.
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Rio Tinto caught red-handed
While Rio Tinto has not provided concrete responses to the findings of the independent experts, Rio Tinto started to publicize their position on major global media outlets such as mining.com and financialtimes.com stating that “One of the factors that contributed to the US$1.45 billion cost overrun is the increase in investment costs for Mongolian workers.” In other words, while Rio Tinto initially explained “Cost overruns and project delays were due to ground conditions,” pointing at an inanimate object, they are now blaming their Mongolian workers. Outraged by the statement, the executives of Oyu Tolgoi’s mine workers’ trade union submitted a letter of demand to Kh. Amarjargal, Country Director in charge of Rio Tinto’s operations in Mongolia.
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EU-funded project hands over 132 pieces of medical equipment to the Ministry of Health
On October 13, in response to COVID-19, European Union funded project handed over 132 pieces of medical equipment, valued at USD72,000 to the Ministry of Health, Mongolia.
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Asia Pharma LLC joins ‘Blue Ribbon’ programme
On October 14, the EBRD welcomed Asia Pharma LLC to the ‘Blue Ribbon’ programme. With their entry into the programme, AsiaPharma LLC became the 59th company to join the Blue Ribbon globally and 4thfrom Mongolia.
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Mongolia Shows Improvement in Management of Public Finances
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Mongolia’s management of public finances has improved, but further reforms are needed in some areas to achieve international best practice standards, a recent World Bank assessment finds.
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Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene: A bill with a budget of MNT 18 trillion presented to the parliament for the very first time
At the plenary session of the parliament on October 14, the first discussions are taking place for the bills on the 2022 State budget, the 2022 Budget for the Social Insurance Fund, the 2022 Budget for the Health Insurance Fund, and the 2022 Budget for the Future Heritage Fund.
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KCNA of DPRK extends greetings to MONTSAME news agency
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of MONTSAME News Agency, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) of North Korea has extended greetings.
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Cooperation with Kazakhstan in transit transport sector discussed
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On October 13, Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg held a working meeting with B.Sultanov, head of Kazakhstan’s side to the Mongolia-Kazakhstan Intergovernmental Commission and Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 
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Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Kazakhstan hold official talks
On October 13, Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg held official talks with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan A.R.Rakhmetullin in the framework of her visit. 
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First ever green building certificate issued in Mongolia
 In 2020, Sakura Property LLC built and commissioned an energy-efficient private house in Bayangol district of Ulaanbaatar.
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China Matters held third annual video competition in Zhongshan
‘My China Story’ International Short Video Competition 2021 is an annual video competition organized by China Matters since 2019 for short video stories on living, working, studying, and traveling in China. These stories are produced by both local Chinese people and foreigners living in China.
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Speaker meets delegation of Italian parliament
On October 13, Speaker of the State Great Khural G.Zandanshatar received a delegation led by Vice-President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Ettore Rosato.
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Over 300 entities joining ‘One billion trees’ nationwide campaign
Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/. Some 320 organizations and entities of Mongolia have joined a ‘One billion trees’ nationwide campaign, initiated by the President of Mongolia, so far and planted trees in the ‘Nogoon Kherem’ grove, ‘Bayangol agro’, ‘Shine Nalaikh’ and ‘Bumbatiin Rashaan’ park.
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Foreign Minister pays courtesy call on President of Kazakhstan
Within the framework of her official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg on October 13 paid a courtesy call on President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
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COVID-19: 1,920 new cases, 15 deaths reported
The Ministry of Health reported that 1,920 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past 24 hours. Specifically, 1,053 cases were confirmed in Ulaanbaatar city, with 867 cases in rural regions.
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Working group set up to accelerate trade and economic cooperation with China
At the cabinet meeting held on October 13, the result of Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene’s virtual meeting with Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Li Keqiang was discussed and a working group was set up to ensure the implementation of the issues agreed during the meeting.
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Studies to be carried out on framework for ‘New policy for economic revival’
At the regular Cabinet meeting that took place on October 13, Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan did a presentation on a new policy for economic revival. 
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51 percent of Tavan Tolgoi Tulsh LLC transferred to Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC
On October 13, the Cabinet made the decision to transfer 51 percent of the shares of Tavan Tolgoi Tulsh LLC to Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC, obliging the Erdenes Tavantolgoi Board of Directors to resolve issues regarding the accumulated payments to be made for taxes and social insurance fees as according to corresponding legislations.
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2025 Autumn Session of the State Great Khural Commences with Structural Reforms 5 hours
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Wreaths Laid at the Monument for the Victims of Political Repression 5 days
Procedure for Customs Inspection of Goods and Vehicles Revised 5 days
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Gutain Davaa at Risk of Withering in the Shadows of Gold 5 days
Third Meeting of the 'Working Group on Crisis Management Audit' Held 5 days
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Mongolian Cyclists Claim Gold and Bronze at International Events 7 days
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Ulaanbaatar Call for Action on Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons Adopted 7 days
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‘From Clay to Digital’ Exhibition Showcases Evolution of Art 7 days
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