Economy
Foreign trade turnover reaches USD 6.3 billion
In the first half of 2018, Mongolia traded with 140 countries from all over the world and total trade turnover reached USD 6.3 billion, of which USD 3.6 billion were made up by exports and USD 2.7 billion by imports.
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Gross industrial output increases
In the first half of 2018, the gross industrial output reached MNT 7.4 trillion, showing an increase of MNT 1.5 trillion (24.6%) from the same period of the previous year.
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Mongolia ranks 53rd in Global Innovation Index 2018
Mongolia ranks 53rd in the Global Innovation Index 2018 (GII) with its 35.9 points. 
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Dairy processing plant starts operation in Duut soum
A dairy processing plant opens in Duut soum, Khovd aimag, under the 'Support to Employment Creation in Mongolia (SECiM)' project of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. 
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Domestic producers see sales increase during national holidays
According to the numbers, over 90 thousand tourists have arrived in Mongolia to watch the Mongolian National Naadam Festival, which increased by 10 thousand compared to the previous year.
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Ministry of Labor and Social Protection to cooperate with Human Resource Development Center of Korea
State Secretary of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Mongolia and Head of the Human Resource Development Center of South Korea signed three-year Memorandum of Cooperation.
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Fitch upgrades Mongolia to 'B'
On July 9, the Fitch Ratings has upgraded Mongolia's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'B' from 'B-'. The Outlook is stable. The upgrade of Mongolia's IDR reflects ongoing improvements to fiscal and external metrics and progress in meeting key IMF programme targets. 
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Mongol Bank purchases 2182 kg of gold in June
The Bank of Mongolia (BoM) bought 2,182 kgs of gold in June, which was increased by 356 kg compared to the same period of the previous year.
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World Bank: Mongolia’s Growth Prospects remain positive but more efficient public investment needed
Mongolia Economic Update', the latest World Bank report on Mongolia’s economy launched on July 6. The report highlights the importance of improving efficiency of its public investment programs given extensive consequences from the overambitious and unrealistic investment programs implemented in the past.
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Government to collaborate with MNCCI for favorable business environment
The Government established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) with purposes to create favorable legal environment of business, to develop public-private sector partnership as well as to strengthen coherence.  
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Mongolian youths exported USD 500 thousand web content
With support of a joint ‘Export Development Project’ by the Ministry of Finance and the World Bank, a training of web design and international standards is being conducted by the Mongolian Software Industry Association. 
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USD 460 million agreements signed with entities of Inner Mongolia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the People’s Government of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of People's Republic of China jointly held ‘Economic, Trade Cooperation Forum 2018 between Mongolia and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region’ today, on July 4.
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Silicon processing plant launches in Dornogobi
A silicon extraction and processing plant launched in Saikhandulaan soum of Dornogobi aimag on July 1. The first factory to process and export silicon was constructed by the Japanese Megatech Corporation subsidiary in Mongolia.
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D.Sumiyabazar: Works to put Tavan Tolgoi into economic circulation begins
In connection with approval of the Parliamentary Resolution on Intensifying Activities of Tavan Tolgoi coal deposit  on June 29, Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry D.Sumiyabazar delivered information on actions to be taken in nearest future.
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Three Mongolian tech startups listed on Echelon TOP 100
Three Mongolian tech startups were included in Asia Pacific TOP 100 programme by e27, biggest network that empowers startups and entrepreneurs in Asia.  
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IMF Executive Board approves USD 36.91 million funding
On June 27, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the fourth review of Mongolia’s performance under the program supported by a three-year extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Completion of the review enables Mongolia to draw the equivalent of USD 36.91 million.
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BoM to support ecological gold mining
The Bank of Mongolia (BoM) is launching ecological gold exports to support artisanal miners who produce ecological gold and increase the national currency reserve.
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Rail network to be expanded for mining transportation
At the meeting of parliamentary Standing committee on Economy on June 26, majority of the members voted to discuss the project.
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D.Sumiyabazar: Tavan Tolgoi project to become mega project
The Parliament decided to discuss a draft parliamentary resolution on Intensifying Operation of Tavan Tolgoi coal deposit submitted by the Cabinet on June 21.
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Transportation to Hungary and Poland discussed
On June 25, a working group led by the head of the Road Transport Policy Implementation and Coordination Department of the Ministry of Road and Transport Development S.Batbold met with the representatives of Hungarian Ministry of Transport, finalized and signed the agreement, exchanged the certificates and agreed to commence the transportation.
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Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 1 day
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 1 day
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 1 day
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 1 day
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 1 day
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 1 day
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 1 day
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 1 day
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 1 day
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 2 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 2 days
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 2 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 2 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 2 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 2 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 2 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 2 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 3 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 3 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 3 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 3 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 3 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 3 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 3 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 3 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 4 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 4 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 4 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 4 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 4 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 5 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 5 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 5 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 5 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 5 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 5 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 5 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 5 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 5 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 6 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 8 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 8 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 8 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 9 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 9 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 9 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 9 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 9 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 9 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 9 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 9 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 9 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 9 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 9 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 10 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 10 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 10 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 10 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 10 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 10 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 10 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 10 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 10 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 10 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 10 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 10 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 11 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 11 days
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