Economy
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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Entrepreneur 2018 selects top national entities
Promoting top entities and businesspeople who contribute to the national economy, the Entrepreneur Ceremony took place on December 21, 2018 for the 22nd year in the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI).
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ADB grants to transform Ulaanbaatar ger areas into affordable eco-districts
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Mongolia today signed USD53 million in grant agreements to help transform ger areas in Ulaanbaatar into affordable, low-carbon, and climate-resilient eco-districts.
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Wastewater Treatment Improvement Project signed for five additional aimags
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Mongolia today signed a USD20 million loan agreement to expand the scope of ongoing wastewater treatment projects to an additional five provincial centers of Mongolia. 
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Public services of capital city integrated online
Within the framework of increasing quality and accessibility of public service, an integrated online system of capital city public service eservice.ulaanbaatar.mn was put into operation. The system allows reducing procedure time of services and information sharing between the municipal authorities.
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The Bank of Mongolia purchases 20 tons of gold
As of December 13, the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) which set a goal to purchase 22 tons of gold this year, bought 20 tons of gold in total.
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Trade turnover between Mongolia and Japan doubled
 In the first eleven months of this year, trade turnover between Mongolia and Japan has been doubled compared to 2016 when the sides established Economic Partnership Agreement.
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Delegates of Mongolian agriculture sector visit Australia
A delegation of 9 people representing Ministry of Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia, Mongolian Commodity Exchange and brokers visited Australia on December 6-12.
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Some 512.5 million pieces of securities traded at national stock market
The money supply (broad money or M2) reached MNT 18.6 trillion at the end of November 2018, showing an increase of MNT 321.8 billion (1.8 percent) from the previous month and by MNT 3.8 trillion (25.9 percent) from the same period of the previous year.
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Foreign trade surplus reaches USD 1.1 billion
In the first 11 months of 2018, Mongolia traded with 155 countries from all over the world and total trade turnover reached USD 11.9 billion, where exports was USD 6.5 billion and imports was USD 5.4 billion.
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Price index in Ulaanbaatar increases by 2.2 percent in November
In November 2018, consumer price index at the national level increased by 1.8 percent from the previous month, by 7.5 percent from the end of the previous year and by 8.1 percent from the same period of the previous year.
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Parliament Accepts Resignation of Speaker Amarbayasgalan 1 day
Capital City Bans E-Bikes and Scooters for Winter 1 day
Ulaanbaatar to Build Mongolia’s First Waste-to-Energy Power Plant 1 day
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First-ever EU-Mongolia Business and Investment Forum Held 1 day
Parliament Votes to Relieve Prime Minister Zandanshatar of Duties 1 day
Mongolian Teacher Honored with Princess Maha Chakri Award 1 day
Mongolia-Czech Parliamentary Group Head Meets Deputy Speaker of Czech Senate 1 day
Hero of Labor Sodnompiljee Wins His Ninth World Championship Medal 1 day
Top-10 Finish for WIM Enkhrii at 2025 World Youth Chess Championships 1 day
‘Shuteen Torgon Zurag’ Exhibition Presents Wonders of Mongolian Painting 1 day
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Authorized to Conclude Partnership Agreement for CHP-5 Project 1 day
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Sumo Wrestlers Ahead of London Basho 2025 1 day
President Khurelsukh Uknaa’s State Visit to India Showcases Mongolian Artistic Heritage 1 day
‘Odyssey’ to Premiere at State Puppet Theatre 1 day
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Pays State Visit to the Republic of India 2 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Concludes State Visit to India 2 days
Over 150 Enterprises Attend India-Mongolia Business Forum 3 days
President of Mongolia Confers State Decorations on Indian Citizens 3 days
Cabinet Reviews Preparations for 2025–2026 Winter and Spring 3 days
President of Mongolia Receives Speaker of India’s Lower House Om Birla 3 days
Government Endorses Bill on Cooperation with Kazakhstan in Pension Matters 3 days
Two Young Mongolian Monks Return Home from Nepal’s ‘Nyanang Phelgyeling’ Monastery 3 days
Funding Resolved for Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley Branch Railway Project 3 days
Mongolia and India Deepen Energy and Mining Cooperation During Presidential Visit 3 days
Mongolia Joins International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement 3 days
Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public Online School 3 days
Mongolia to Join International Snow Leopard Trust 3 days
‘Transformation’ Exhibition Opens in Portugal 3 days
Mongolian Computational Mathematics Gains Global Recognition Through Springer Nature 3 days
Mongolia Plans to Decrease Tuberculosis Deaths by Five Percent 3 days
Javkhlan Bold: MNT 831 Billion Needed to Raise Salaries and Pensions of Teachers, Doctors, and Pensioners 3 days
Social Issues of Capital City Governor’s Office Employees to Be Addressed 3 days
Mongolian Women’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for World Championships After Eight-Year Break 4 days
Trade and Development Bank Co-Organizes the “European Union – Mongolia Business and Investment Forum” 4 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Lays Wreath at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial 4 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets President Droupadi Murmu 4 days
Standing Committee on Budget Reviews Independent Oversight of State Finances 4 days
EIB Global Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mongolia to Unlock Up To EUR 1 billion for Clean Energy Transition 4 days
Mongolia Sees Increase in Newborn Livestock Survival 4 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Holds Official Talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi 4 days
Mongolia and India Sign Documents for Broader Cooperation 4 days
Artists from Khuvsgul Aimag Showcase Mongolian Cultural Heritage in South Korea 4 days
Prime Minister of India Welcomes President of Mongolia 4 days
Finance Ministry and European Investment Bank to Sign EUR1 Billion Cooperation Agreement 4 days
Central Bank Discusses Future of Digital Payments in Mongolia 4 days
Caritas Czech Republic Hands Over 20 Years of Project Records to General Authority for Archives of Mongolia 4 days
Hay and Forage Production Surges in 2025 Harvest Season 5 days
Mongolian Men’s Table Tennis Team Qualifies for 2026 World Championships 5 days
Winter Preparations for 2025-2026 Underway 5 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in India for State Visit 5 days
Standing Committee Members Meets Czech Senate Deputy Speaker Jitka Seitlová 5 days
Indian External Affairs Minister Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh 5 days
Artist Zolbootuguldur Orgil Guiding Audience Through Mysterious Realm of Endurance 5 days
Sludge Processing Plant Construction Set to Begin Next Year in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Winter Preparation 93 Percent Complete in Ulaanbaatar 5 days
Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers to Compete in 'London Basho 2025' 5 days
President Khurelsukh’s Visit Marks 70 Years of Mongolia-India Diplomatic Relations 5 days
World Conservation Congress Taking Place in Abu Dhabi 5 days
First Mongolian Conference of Young Scientists Announced 6 days
Information Provided to Mongolians Living and Working in Austria 6 days
Burentugs Purev Wins Bayangol District’s 60th Anniversary Wrestling Tournament 6 days
‘Truth’ Photography Exhibition Shows Historical Facts 6 days
New Judges Elected at Mongolia’s Judicial General Council Third Session 6 days
Semi-Coke Fuel Plant to Be Built at Baganuur Coal Mine 6 days
PM Urged Officials to Focus on Duties and Prevent Weather Hardships Instead of Political Disputes 6 days
Experience Energy, Memories at ‘40 GHz’ Exhibition 6 days
Mongolian Wrestlers Win Eight Medals at World Championships 6 days
'Because I Am a Girl' Conference Marks International Day in Mongolia 6 days
Mongolia’s First International Standard Approved 6 days
Mayor Nyambaatar: Enterprises Must Fulfill Obligations Under the Law on Water of Mongolia 6 days
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