Economy
Mongolia-India joint working group convenes
The Mongolia-India joint working group established on the issue of supplying coking coal convened online on March 25.
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Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC bonds issuance approved
According to the CEO order No.A-22 of the Mongolian Stock Exchange dated March 19, 2021 and the FRC Resolution No. 96 dated March 26, 2021, ‘Erdenes-Tavan Tolgoi’ JSC’s bonds with value of up to MNT 2 trillion have been approved for public offering. 
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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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Canadian Ambassador Begins Tenure in Mongolia 10 hours
Government Plans to Expand Fuel Reserve 10 hours
Cuba's Ambassador Jorge Rodríguez Concludes Diplomatic Mission in Mongolia 11 hours
Mongolian Youth Showcase Talent at Silk Road International Children’s Festival 11 hours
Travel Note: Changing Face of the Gobi 12 hours
Smart Parking Lots to Be Built at 50 Public Locations in Ulaanbaatar 15 hours
Democratic Party Proposes Setting State Great Khural Members’ Salaries at National Average Wage 16 hours
Adilbish: ‘Gender-Responsive Policies Must Move Toward Concrete Action’ 17 hours
Teachers’ Strike Ends as Pay Agreement Reached 18 hours
‘Mongolian Calligrapher 2025’ International Competition Opens for Foreign Participants 18 hours
Experts Convene to Discuss ‘White Gold - 2025’ Strategy, Next Steps 18 hours
'Green Jobs Through Clean Technology' Programme Commences in Mongolia 18 hours
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'Mongolian Pride' Cultural Creativity Month to Be Marked Nationwide in November 1 day
'Burte Chono 2025' Mongolia’s Top Sports Awards Ceremony Set for December 10 1 day
Germany Commits EUR 43.1 Million to Support Mongolia’s Strategic Development Goals 1 day
Citizens Reporting Traffic Violations to Receive Monetary Rewards 1 day
President Khurelsukh Inspects Progress of ‘White Gold’ Program in Darkhan-Uul Aimag 1 day
PM Zandanshatar Reviews Construction Progress of Oil Refinery Project 1 day
Mongolian Team Ranked Sixth at Fire and Rescue Sport World Championship 1 day
102-km Dam Canal to Be Expanded with Financing from World Bank 1 day
Mongolian Government and Rio Tinto Agree to Reduce Loan Interest Rate for Oyu Tolgoi Project 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
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Mongolian Firefighters Equipped with 42-Meter Aerial Ladder Trucks 4 days
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Embassy of Japan honors Soprano Yumi Okuyama for Bridging Japan-Mongolia Relations 5 days
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The Government of Mongolia, Rio Tinto Agree to Negotiation Protocol 5 days
Government of Mongolia Starts Negotiations with Rio Tinto over Oyu Tolgoi Interest Rate 5 days
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Government Forms a Task Force to Improve Housing Access for Teachers and Doctors 5 days
Mongolian Juniors Secure Two World Titles at World Youth Draughts Championship 5 days
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Government Moves Forward to Revise Family Law 6 days
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Mongolia and Germany to Hold Negotiations on Development Cooperation 8 days
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Ulaanbaatar Signs Public-Private Partnership Agreement for Waste-to-Energy Plant 9 days
Central Laboratory Now Able to Detect 70 Types of Heavy Metals Across Mongolia 9 days
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Foreign Ministry State Secretary Meets with UN ESCAP Deputy Executive Secretary 12 days
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Professor Battulga of NUM Receives Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 12 days
19th Asian Schools Chess Championships to Be Held in Mongolia 12 days
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