Economy
Talks with Rio Tinto on Oyu Tolgoi project to launch next week
Minister of Justice and Home Affairs Kh.Nyambaatar, who is heading the working group established by the order of Prime Minister of Mongolia to hold negotiations on Oyu Tolgoi issues, has delivered an update on the OyuTolgoi project matters.
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Int’l conference on ‘Financial Literacy Strategy for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” held
In cooperation with other organizations, the Bank of Mongolia has been implementing the ‘National Program for Financial Literacy’ since 2016. 
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Bank of Mongolia decides to keep policy rate unchanged
At the scheduled meeting held on March 24, 2021, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Mongolia took into consideration the current state and outlook of the economy and financial markets, as well as the uncertainties and risks inherent in the domestic and external environments
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Loans worth MNT330 billion issued within Comprehensive plan for Health protection and Economic recovery
At the regular meeting of the Cabinet on March 24, Minister of Finance B.Javkhlan presented a report on the progress of the ‘MNT 10 trillion Comprehensive Plan for Health Protection and Economic Recovery’.
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Mongolia’s trade policy reviewed by WTO
Mongolia's trade policies and practices reviewed by the World Trade Organization (WTO) between March 17 and 19.
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Deputy Minister G.Batsuuri works at the factory of Khanbogd Cashmere
On March 23, the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry introduced a project on developing the cashmere sector that was jointly developed with the Mongolian Wool and Cashmere Association.
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Mongolia launches Global Money Week-2021
A ‘Global Money Week’ campaign, being organized by OECD International Network on Financial Education, was launched in Mongolia yesterday, March 22.
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Requirements updated for insurers and insurance intermediaries
Members of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia B.Purevdorj and A.Adiyasuren have presented a draft law on Joint Pension to Chairman G.Zandanshatar.
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Mine workers in Umnugobi aimag being inoculated
Last week, Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry G.Yondon worked in Tsogttsetsii soum of Umnugobi aimag together with 4 COVID-19 vaccination team members in connection with the start of COVID-19 vaccine rollout to mine workers.
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Sustainable cashmere production brought to a new level
On March 18, representatives of government officials, herders, herder cooperatives, wool and cashmere factories, international organizations, and project teams held a meeting.
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Mongolia’s trade policy review takes place
Mongolia’s trade policy review is being discussed by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on March 17-19.
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Financial Regulatory Commission warns against unregulated trading instruments
The Financial Regulatory Commission has issued a caution against bonus points issued by some companies - with the objectives of increasing sales of products and services, and providing discounts for costumers – as they are unregulated trading instruments. 
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Youth aged 25-35 make up 52.4 percent of total registered unemployed
According to the Ministry Labour and Social Protection, the number of registered job seekers reached 23.3 thousand in labour agencies in aimags and the Capital city at the end of February 2021.
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Performing loans dropped by 4.9 percent
At the end of February 2021, the total amount of outstanding loan to enterprises and individuals amounted to MNT 17.1 trillion.
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Moody's changes Mongolia's outlook to stable from negative; affirms B3 rating
On March 16, 2021, Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has changed the outlook on the Government of Mongolia's issuer ratings to stable from negative and affirmed the long-term B3 issuer and foreign currency senior unsecured bond ratings and the (P)B3 senior unsecured MTN program rating.
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Savings in domestic currency rise by 26.5 percent from last year
The national currency in circulation reached MNT 1.0 trillion at the end of February 2021, increased by MNT 19.3 billion (1.9%) from the previous month, and increased by MNT 59.5 billion (6.2%) from the same period of the previous year.
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Passengers of air transportation decreased by 92.0 percent
In the first two months of 2021, 5.2 million tonnes of freight were carried by railway transport and increased by 436.6 thousand tonnes (9.2%) compared to the same period of previous year.
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Gross industrial output reaches MNT1.5 trillion in February
According to the preliminary results, in the first 2 months of 2021, the gross industrial output reached MNT 3.1 trillion, increased by MNT 845.2 billion (38.3%) from the same period of previous year. 
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“MONGOL MADE” project launches
With an aim to ensure 50 percent of domestic demand of soap, “Mongol Made” project has been launched.
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Memorandum of Cooperation established with Cuban Chamber of Commerce
On March 12, a Memorandum of Cooperation was established between the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Cuba.
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 3 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 3 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 3 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 3 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 3 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 3 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 3 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 3 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 3 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 3 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 4 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 4 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 4 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 4 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 4 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 5 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 5 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 5 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 5 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 5 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 5 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 5 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 5 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 5 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 5 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 5 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 6 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 6 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 6 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 6 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 6 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 7 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 7 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 7 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 7 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 7 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 7 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 7 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 10 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 10 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 10 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 10 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 10 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 10 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 10 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 10 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 10 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 10 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 11 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 11 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 11 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 11 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 11 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 12 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 12 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 12 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 12 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 12 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 12 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 12 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 13 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 13 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 13 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 13 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 13 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 13 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 13 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 13 days
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