Economy
Mongolia earns MNT400 bln from meat export in 2018
Mongolia exported 54.9 thousand tons of meat (about 5 million head of livestock) in 2018, of which 37.3 thousand tons were frozen whereas 17.6 thousand tons were heat-processed meat. 
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Innovation fund set up
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ With an aim to promote innovation in Mongolia, National Development Agency of Mongolia in collaboration with German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) has decided to set up innovation funds that will lend support in three fields. 
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MNT 357.3 billion outflows for Tsagaan sar celebration
The National Statistics Office reports that MNT 357.3 billion outflows for celebration of Tsagaan Sar Holiday. Specifically, imported goods for gifts make up about 80 percent of the total gifts of the holiday.
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Some 197 thousand shares traded
On January 10, 2019, 197,772 shares of 19 firms listed as Tier I, II, and III were traded. 9 companies’ shares increased in price, 8 companies' shares declined while those of 2 companies unchanged.
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Mongolian mining representatives to attend PDAC-2019
The 87th PDAC World’s Mineral Exploration and Mining Convention and Expo will be held in Toronto, Canada on March 3-6, 2019.
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Frontclear facilitates a transaction with Development Bank of Mongolia and Societe Generale
Frontclear arranged and structured back-to-back USD/JPY cross-border cross currency swap transactions for the value of USD 30 million with Societe Generale and Development Bank of Mongolia. 
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‘Ard’ online shop launched
In order to deliver its products and services promptly to the citizens and to draw them into its business, Ard Insurance LLC opened its online shop firstly during the ‘Ard shop’ event which was held yesterday. 
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‘Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’ allocated MNT 480 billion to the state budget
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC sold a total of 13.5 million tons of coal last year. In 2018, the company’s revenue from sales reached MNT 1.86 trillion, with net profit of MNT 720 billion and MNT 480 billion allocated in the state budget, noted B.Gankhuyag, CEO of Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC.
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Mongolian engineers earned MNT 11 billion from aircraft maintenance
Aircraft Maintenance Department of MIAT Mongolian Airlines obtained a revenue of MNT 11 billion in 2018. The department has repaired 12 foreign airplanes this year. Chief of the Production Planning Division at MIAT J.Chuluunjav noted that the company provided aircraft maintenance services to 62 foreign airplanes since 2014.
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Ownership of Asgat silver deposit to be transferred to Erdenes Mongol LLC
Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat of Government G.Zandanshatar received the executives of Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority, Erdenes Mongol LLC and Mongolrostsvetmet LLC.
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Cooperation with international organizations in agriculture to be tightened
Within the framework of expansion and development of foreign cooperation in the food and agriculture sector, a number of projects are being implemented by the  in collaboration with donor countries and international organizations.
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E-catalogue for promoting export released
In the frame of the Mongolia Export Development Project, ‘Mongolian exporters-2018’ e-catalogue was created by Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI). 
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Wooden materials to be exempt from import duties
The Law on Customs Duty Exemption approved on May 10, 2018 took effect from January 1, 2019.
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Over 1 million passengers carried on international flights
The Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia (MCAA) reports that record-breaking 1.2 million passengers were carried on international flights to and from Mongolia this past year.
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BoM purchases 22 tons of gold
As of December 31, 2018 the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) purchased a total of 22 tons of gold. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the amount of purchased gold increased by 9.5 percent.
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Some 117,499,850 shares traded on December 31, 2018
On December 31, 2018, 117,499,858 shares of 23 firms listed as Tier I, II, and III were traded. 20 companies’ shares increased in price while those of 3 companies decreased. 
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TTPP Power Source Framework Agreement signed
On December 31, the Government of Mongolia and Oyu Tolgoi LLC signed the Power Source Framework Agreement (PSFA), which sets out the pathway for Oyu Tolgoi (OT) to construct the Tavan Tolgoi Power Project (TTPP) and secures a long-term domestic power solution for OT and the wider South Gobi region.
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Renewed MNT 5000 banknotes to be put into circulation next year
Bank of Mongolia (BoM) aims to upgrade level one security features of MNT 5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 banknotes as these are the most counterfeited currencies in Mongolia.
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Inter-bank currency exchange platform developed
The Bank of Mongolia launched Bloomberg L.P., beta version online platform for inter-bank currency exchange from April, 2017 with a purpose to improve infrastructure of currency market, accessibility and information transparency.
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Tavan Tolgoi power plant to be commenced in 2023
At its regular meeting on December 26, the Cabinet supported the agreement with Rio Tinto to construct 300 MW power plant in Tavan Tolgoi. Minister of Energy Ts.Davaasuren gave briefing in this regard.
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Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 1 day
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 1 day
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 2 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 2 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 2 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 2 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 3 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 3 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 3 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 3 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 3 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 3 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 3 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 3 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 3 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 3 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 3 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 3 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 4 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 4 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 4 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 4 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 4 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 4 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 4 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 4 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 4 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 4 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 5 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 5 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 5 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 5 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 5 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 5 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 5 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 5 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 5 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 6 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 6 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 6 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 6 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 6 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 9 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 9 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 9 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 10 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 10 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 10 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 11 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 11 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 11 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 12 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 12 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 12 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 12 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 13 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 13 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 13 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 13 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 13 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 13 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 13 days
This Week in Mongolia 13 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 14 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 16 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 16 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 16 days
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