Economy
MCC: Decision on Erdenet share transfer was not a mutual agreement
The Government had its irregular meeting on January 4, and announced that Erdenet Mining Corporation (EMC) has become 100 percent government-owned now, as government takes EMC’s 49 per cent shares. In response, Mongolian Copper Corporation (MCC) held a press conference on the matter in the Mongol News media center on January 5.
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Demand of regenerated goat wool increases
Mongolian Agricultural Commodity Exchange trade reached MNT 1.2 billion on January 5, of which regenerated wool  made up the most of the trade.
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Altanbulag and Zamyn-Uud border checkpoints to be expanded
Expansion works of Altanbulag border point in Selenge province and Zamyn-Uud border point in Dornogobi province are to be built with soft loan from Asian Development Bank and non-refundable aid from China.
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State Budget revenue reached MNT 5 trillion in 2017
Economic growth in 2017 has been at 3.8 percent against 1.2 percent in 2016 according to preliminary performance report. Specifically, agriculture has risen by 4.4 per cent, while service saw 8.5 percent increase.  
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Coal transport in route Tavantolgoi and Gashuuunsukhait runs normally
Coal transport  in route Tavantolgoi and Gashuuunsukhait now runs normally. The National Road Transport Center concluded agreements established with coal transportation entities and over 4700 trucks of about 60 entities that met requirements of national laws and regulations started coal transport in this direction. 
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Mongolia repays first part of USD 1.5 billion of Chinggis Bond
On January 5, Mongolia paid USD 500 million debt of Chinggis Bond as Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh confirmed debt repayment transaction at the Ministry of Finance.
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MongolBank's Governor warns about dangers of cryptocurrencies
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Governor of Central Bank of Mongolia N.Bayartsaikhan released a statement through the Central Bank’s website.
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AmCham Mongolia appoints new Chairman
The Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Mongolia has appointed Mr. Stephen J. Potter as a new Chairman of the AmCham Mongolia, effective January 1, 2018. 
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TOP20 of Mongolian stock exchange leads world stock indexes
TOP 20 index of the Mongolian Stock Exchange (MSETOP) led world stock indexes in 2017 with its growth of 68.9 percent. The MSE trade reached MNT 859 billion last year for the first time, breaking the record of 2015 with rise of 57.2 percent.    
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Mongolia exports 26.8 thousand tons of meat in 2017
Mongolia exported a total of 26.8 tons of meat worth of MNT 111 billion in 2017, which means the export amount  tripled compared to the previous year.
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Foreign exchange reserves reach USD2.9 billion
Preserving value of domestic currency is of main importance in sustaining finance sector and macro economics.
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DBM loans targeted to support export
As of December 22, the Development Bank of Mongolia (DBM)  granted a total of MNT 2.45 trillion loanst in 2017 and 67 percent of it targeted to support export. The credits were granted to processing industry, farming, husbandry, construction, mining, and energy sectors.  
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Mongolia makes first step to pull out of EU black list
Mongolia has become a member of the 'Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting’ (BEPS), initiated and headed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
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Mongolian Stock Exchange revises price limit for block trades
The lower price limit for block trade is set to be 15 per cent from the previous day close, removing the upper price limit, reported the Mongolian Stock Exchange.
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Financial stability council meets
The Financial Stability Council's regular meeting convened at the Conference Hall of the Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC) on December 25. The council is conprised of the FRC Chairman, the Governor of the Bank of Mongolia and the Finance Minister and the meeting is chaired in turns.
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Gold buying price to be set at USD2 lower than London Metal Exchange rate
Beginning from January 1, 2018 the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) will set the gold buying price at the rate, reducing the latest gold price on London Metal Exchange (LME) by USD2, according to the Governor’s order of the Bank of Mongolia on December 4. 
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Bank of Mongolia lowers its policy rate
At its December 22 meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Mongolia made a decision to cut its policy rate by 1 percentage point to 11percent.
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Coal loading resumes at Tavan Tolgoi deposit
Coal loading has resumed at Tavan Tolgoi deposit, reported corresponding officials on December 21.
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Coal transport queue in Gashuunsukhait shortened to 49 km
 A working group comprised from the Ministry of Road and Transport Development and National Auto Transportation Center (NATC) worked at Gashuunsukhait border crossing last week and took staged actions on coal transport, resulting to shorten the coal truck queue to 49 km.
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EBRD and EU to strengthen Mongolian business associations
On December 18, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) launched a new initiative to strengthen Mongolian Business Membership Organizations (BMOs). The initiative is implemented in coordination with the Mongolian Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry and complements similar initiatives implemented in the previous years.
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President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Attend Soyolon Race at Khui Doloon Khudag 1 hour
Chestnut Horse Trained by D. Munkhbat Wins National Naadam Soyolon Race 1 hour
Tourists: The Music, Dance, and Horse Parade of Naadam Opening Ceremony Deeply Moving 2 hours
Lunar-Spotted Bay Horse Trained by G. Buyantogtokh Wins National Naadam's Daaga Race 3 hours
Chestnut Horse Trained by M. Tserenjav Wins National Naadam’s Ikh Nas Race 4 hours
Over 800 Police Officers Deployed at Central Stadium During Naadam 4 hours
Jochen Krueger: "The horseback part of the Naadam opening ceremony was my favorite" 4 hours
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Attend Opening Ceremony of National Naadam Festival 1 day
National Naadam Commences with Grand Opening Ceremony 1 day
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Mongol–Japan Hospital 1 day
Their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress of Japan Visit Gandantegchenling Monastery 1 day
State Flag Day Observed with Military Parade 2 days
102 Wrestlers Holding National Titles to Compete in National Naadam Wrestling Tournament 2 days
Bay Horse Trained by B. Gantig Wins National Naadam’s Khyazaalan Race 2 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with The Asia Group to Improve Investment Climate 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Mayor Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Export Finance Agency to Boost Metro Project 3 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit General Education School in Ulaanbaatar 3 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Holds Virtual Meeting with Local Governors 3 days
General Police Department: Facilities Ready to Assist Lost Children During Naadam Celebrations 3 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits Mongol Koosen Technology College 3 days
Mongolia and France Sign Memorandum to Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation 3 days
Mongolia Economic Forum 2025: Government Commits to Investor-Friendly Policies and Economic Diversification 3 days
Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Tram Project Approved 3 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Visit Memorial Complex for Japanese Nationals 4 days
Government to Gather Public Input on Certain Actions to Be Implemented Within 100 Days 4 days
Mongolia and China Agree to Expand Cooperation in Animal and Plant Quarantine 4 days
Over 7,000 Participants Showcase National Dress at 19th “Deeltei Mongol” Festival 4 days
President of Mongolia and First Lady Hold Official Meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 4 days
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Officially Welcomed 4 days
Exhibition of Mongol Chest Features 19th–20th Century Traditional Mongolian Chests 4 days
Buryat State University Launches Center for Mongolian Language and Culture 4 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Visits the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority 5 days
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Increase Investments 5 days
Two Mongolian Boxers Win Medals at World Cup 5 days
Mongolia Hosts Asia-Pacific Air Transport Facilitation Forum 5 days
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Introduced to Gachuurt Water Source Project 5 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: Economic Immunity Must Be Outcome of Long-Term Intelligent Policy 5 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Visits Chinggis Khaan National Museum 5 days
Mongolia Transports Coal to China by Rail and Road until Cross-Border Railway Completion 5 days
MiningWeek & MinePro 2025: “Mining Momentum in Mongolia: Driving Progress and Responsibility” 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit 6 days
Masterworks of Modern Mongolian Craftsmen Exhibited at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 8 days
Launch Event of the SOAP II Project in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 8 days
NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 8 days
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 8 days
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 8 days
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 8 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 8 days
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 8 days
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 8 days
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 9 days
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 9 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" 9 days
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 9 days
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 9 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 9 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 9 days
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 9 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 9 days
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 10 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 10 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 10 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 10 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 10 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 10 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 11 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 11 days
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