Economy
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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177.8 million pieces of securities traded in February
In February 2021, 177.8 million pieces of securities worth of MNT 41.9 billion were traded at the national stock market, with an increase of MNT 35.7 billion (6.8 times more) and 139.5 million pieces of securities (4.6 times more) compared to the same period of previous year.
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Total foreign trade turnover grows by 48.4 percent in the first two months
 In the first two months of 2021, Mongolia traded with 112 countries from all over the world, and the total trade turnover reached USD 2.3 billion, of which USD 1.3 billion were exports and USD 922.3 million were imports.
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Total expenditure increased by MNT171.3 billion in February this year
According to the preliminary results in the first two months of 2021, the total revenue of the general government budget was MNT 1.7 trillion. The equilibrated revenue of the general government budget was MNT 1.6 trillion and 94.6% of the total revenue of general government budget.
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Mongolia-Thai Chamber of Commerce established
Mongolia’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand A.Tumur, on behalf of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand Mr. Kalin Sarasin signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of the Mongolian-Thai Chamber of Commerce on March 11 in Bangkok.
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Banks defer repayment of 55,676 mortgages
With a view to alleviate financial hardship posed by COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and individuals, government of Mongolia and Bank of Mongolia made decisions to make deferrals on mortgage loan repayment and their interests from April 2020 until October 2020 and then again from November 2020 to July 2021. 
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Government of Mongolia Launches Negotiations with Rio Tinto 30 minutes
'Earth of Healing' Exhibition Celebrates Mongolia-Germany Relations 17 hours
Hunnu City Power Infrastructure Nears Completion 18 hours
Government Forms a Task Force to Improve Housing Access for Teachers and Doctors 20 hours
Mongolian Juniors Secure Two World Titles at World Youth Draughts Championship 20 hours
Mongolia Commissions 53 New Factories as Part of ‘Food Revolution’ Plan 20 hours
Government Moves Forward to Revise Family Law 21 hours
Mongolian Athletes Win Five Medals in Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, and Freestyle Wrestling at Asian Youth Games 22 hours
Chinese President Xi Jinping Sends Letter to Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa 23 hours
MIAT Expands Network with New Direct Flights to Singapore 1 day
Swimmer Erkhes Enkhtur Wins Silver Medal at Asian Youth Games 1 day
UN Representatives Plant Trees on COP17 Project Site 2 days
Initiative to Introduce Mongolian Brand to South Korea Commences 2 days
World Bank to Assist Mongolia in COP17 Preparations 2 days
‘Mongol Studies in Canada: Conversations Across Boundless Steppe’ Forum Held in Ottawa 2 days
Embassy of Mongolia Hosts Cultural Event in Prague Showcasing National Art 3 days
Mongolia and Germany to Hold Negotiations on Development Cooperation 3 days
Mongolia, UNCCD Secretariat Join Efforts to Promote Country Ahead of COP17 3 days
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Mongolian Team Wins 29 Medals at Asian Sport Stacking Championships 4 days
Ulaanbaatar Signs Public-Private Partnership Agreement for Waste-to-Energy Plant 4 days
Central Laboratory Now Able to Detect 70 Types of Heavy Metals Across Mongolia 4 days
Team Mongolia Stands 23rd at III Asian Youth Games 4 days
‘Youth in Diplomacy’ Event Organized in Commemoration of 80th Anniversary of UN 4 days
Mongolia and Jordan Hold First Political Consultative Meeting in Amman 4 days
Mongolia to Collaborate with China, South Korea and the UN to Tackle Increasing Yellow Dust Storms 4 days
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Foreign Ministry State Secretary Meets with UN ESCAP Deputy Executive Secretary 7 days
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Professor Battulga of NUM Receives Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 7 days
19th Asian Schools Chess Championships to Be Held in Mongolia 7 days
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Hermes Center Tunnel Under Construction Using Jacking Technology 7 days
Munkhnasan: ‘Total Capacity of Rangelands Has Been Exceeded’ 7 days
Exhibition to Open Marking the 120th Birth Anniversary of Laureate of the State Premium Yadamsuren Urjin 8 days
Officers Participating in Peacekeeping Operations to Receive 80 Percent of Mission Expenses 8 days
Artificial Lake Park Planned Near Nogoon Nuur 8 days
Total of 134 Mongolian Athletes Compete in 20 Sports at 3rd Asian Youth Games 8 days
Mongolia to Increase Fuel Imports from Russia 8 days
Cabinet Expands Vocational Training Opportunities for Conscripts 8 days
East and North East Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals Convenes in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Over 4,500 Trees and Shrubs to Be Planted Ahead of COP17 8 days
Modern Mongolian Literature Published in Czech Language 8 days
279.9 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Statistical Business Register Database 8 days
Constitutional Court Rules Parliamentary Resolution Dismissing Prime Minister Unconstitutional 8 days
Erdenes Tavantolgoi Exports 21 Million Tons of Coal in 10 Months 9 days
Vaccination Coverage Against Influenza Reaches 92 Percent Nationwide 9 days
Government to Provide Concessional Loans to Support Fuel Stockpile 9 days
Petrol Supply Stable as Mongolia Secures 58,000 Tons from Rosneft 9 days
Parliament Discusses Petition to Establish Working Group on Increasing Salaries for Teachers and Healthcare Workers 9 days
‘Mongols – A Journey Through Time’ Exhibition to Open at Rietberg Museum in Zürich 9 days
Eighth Support Pillar of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Installed 9 days
Challenges in Judicial Transparency and Media Cooperation 9 days
Advanced Technological Solutions to be Implemented in Fifth Thermal Power Plant Project 9 days
‘Donate Life’ Day Highlights Urgent Need for Brain-Dead Donor System in Mongolia 9 days
Mongolian NOC Honors Olympic Medalists 9 days
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Khuvsgul Aimag 9 days
Tugrug Deposits Increase While Foreign Currency Savings Decline 9 days
U.S. Volunteer Teachers Begin Yearlong English Program in Sukhbaatar Aimag 9 days
PM: Mongolia Fully Trusts the Energy, Creativity, and Intellect of Its Youth 10 days
Astana Hub and TON Foundation Join Forces to Support AI Startups 10 days
Mongolian Athletes Shine at “Astana World Cup 2025” with Two Golds and 13-Medal Haul 10 days
Russian Mongolist Scholar Anna Tsendina Awarded Honorary Doctorate 10 days
Mongolia and Saudi Arabia Hold First Political Consultation in Riyadh 10 days
80 Years On: Mongolia Remembers Its Pioneering Independence Referendum 10 days
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