Economy
Country has petroleum reserve for 40 days consumption
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 infection has been recorded in Mongolia today.
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Reserve-meat to be sold through 279 sales points from today
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Ch.Ulaan reports that reserve meat for consumption of Ulaanbaatar citizens will start to be sold from today through 279 sales points.
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Khan Bank becomes the first bank in Mongolia to use the SWIFT gpi for international payments
SWIFT’s global payment innovation (SWIFT gpi), was first launched at the beginning of 2017 to become the new standard in global payments and has been adopted by around 4,000 financial institutions around the world, including 60 top global banking groups. 
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Meeting held to discuss economic difficulties caused by COVID-19 spread
The State Emergency Commission has made a decision to declare heightened state of readiness for prevention of COVID-19 infection. 
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New U.S.-Mongolia partnership to expand access of local businesses to financial services
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), today formally launched a five-year, MNT 41.3 billion ($15 million) Business Excellence for Sustainability and Transparency (BEST) project to help grow and diversify Mongolia’s economy by increasing lending to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and improving economic governance and accountability. 
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Coal export through Zamyn-Uud checkpoint resumed
 Beginning March 4, heavy trucks loading coal started crossing the border through Zamyn-Uud border checkpoint after being fully decontaminated.
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World Bank Group announces up to USD12 billion support for COVID-19 country response
As COVID-19 reaches more than 60 countries, the World Bank Group is making available an initial package of up to $12 billion in immediate support to assist countries coping with the health and economic impacts of the global outbreak. This financing is designed to help member countries take effective action to respond to and, where possible, lessen the tragic impacts posed by the COVID-19 (coronavirus). 
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State Bank signs MoU to cooperate with Development Solutions NGO
Through ‘Development Solutions’ NGO, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is implementing many projects towards the improvement of SME’s access to credit.  
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Mongolia imported 541.5 thousand tons of gasoline in 2019
Mongolia imported 541.5 tons of gasoline in 2019, according to the statistics of Mongolian Customs General Authority.
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Mongolian and Belarusian entrepreneurs to cooperate
President of Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) O.Amartuvshin met with Deputy Chairman of Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI) Sergei Nabeshko in Minsk, Belarus.
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Gold purchase increases 10-fold
 As of first two months of 2020, the Bank of Mongolia purchased total of 4.3 tons of gold, of which 952 kg of gold was purchased in February. The figure represents the increase of 856 kg compared with February, 2019 which was 96 kg.
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MNT 44 billion disbursed for mortgage
In February 2020, mortgage loans worth MNT 44 billion were disbursed to 634 borrowers.
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Old note of MNT 20 thousand started to be drawn back
By the order of the central bank governor, banknotes of MNT 20 thousand issued in 2006, started to be drawn back from circulation from March 1.
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ADB to help modernize vegetable production, irrigation in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $40 million in loans to support the modernization of government-owned irrigation networks and vegetable production in Mongolia.   
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Shares of 'Ulsyn Ikh Delguur' and 'LendMN NBFI' increase in price
On February 28, 2020, 240,147 shares of 22 firms worth MNT 39,396,598 were traded. 5 companies’ shares increased in price and 17 companies' shares declined.
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Coal and petroleum export to resume from March 15
At its regular meeting held today, the Cabinet adopted a resolution on supporting the economy of Mongolia in period of heightened state of readiness for prevention of coronavirus infection.
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Export reached USD 459 million in January
Mongolia has engaged in trade with 103 countries and exported goods to 42 countries. The export decreased by 24.4 percent compared with January 2020.
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30.9 million head of livestock expected to deliver offspring
 There are over 70 million heads of livestock in the country as of today, of which 30.9 million are expected to deliver young animals, reported the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry.  
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Coal and petroleum export postponed until March 15
At its meeting on February 26, the State Emergency Commission resolved to put off coal and petroleum export until March 15, which was planned to commence from March 2.
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Oyu Tolgoi to Proceed to International Arbitration on Tax Dispute
On February 20, Turquoise Hill Resources announced that Oyu Tolgoi LLC (Oyu Tolgoi) has been unable to reach a resolution of its previously-announced dispute with the Mongolian Tax Authority (MTA) with respect to the MTA’s tax assessment, and will be proceeding with the initiation of a formal international arbitration proceeding in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions within Chapter 14 of the Oyu Tolgoi Investment Agreement (Investment Agreement) entered into with the Government of Mongolia in 2009 and Chapter 8 of the Oyu Tolgoi Underground Mine Development and Financing Plan entered into with the Government of Mongolia in 2015. 
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Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 11 hours
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 11 hours
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 14 hours
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 16 hours
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 16 hours
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 16 hours
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 1 day
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 1 day
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 1 day
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 1 day
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 1 day
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 1 day
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 1 day
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 1 day
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 1 day
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 1 day
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 1 day
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 1 day
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 2 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 2 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 2 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 3 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 3 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 3 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 3 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 3 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 3 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 3 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 3 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 3 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan 3 days
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit 3 days
Mongolia-British Parliamentary Group Welcomes Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom 3 days
Ulaanbaatar Launches Integrated Tele-Monitoring Center 3 days
Promissory Notes in the Cashmere Sector: A New Financial Instrument for the Agricultural Industry 3 days
Uzbekistan - Mongolia: A New Stage of Multifaceted Cooperation 4 days
Mongolia and Uzbekistan to Develop Cooperation in Tourism 4 days
Mongolian Team “Alpha Gaming” Wins the PUBG Mobile Super League – Central & South Asia Spring 2025 4 days
Health Minister Meets ADB Country Director to Discuss Projects and Programs in Health Sector 4 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 4 days
“MongolZ” Makes History: The First Asian Team to Win 2nd Place in World Counter-Strike Championship 5 days
2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup to Be Held on Sukhbaatar Square 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pay a State Visit to Mongolia 5 days
Parliamentary Resolution for Establishing Green Financing System Approved 7 days
Meeting Held with Representatives from OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 8 days
His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Queen Masako to Pay State Visit to Mongolia 8 days
Funds Raised from Bond to Be Allocated for Milk and Dairy Production 8 days
Smart Greenhouse Complex to Be Established in Ulaanbaatar 8 days
Thermal Power Stations Instructed to Work under Special Regime 9 days
Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session 9 days
Mongolian Writers to Take Part in Beijing International Book Fair 10 days
Mongolian Darts Player Tergel Khurelkhuu Tops the World Rankings 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Appoints Ministers 10 days
Prime Minister Presents Nominees for Members of the Government to President of Mongolia 10 days
Gankhaich Wins Bronze Medal at World Judo Championships 10 days
State Great Khural Members Meet IMF Staff Team 11 days
Mongolian Boxers Win 16 Medals at the World Boxing Cup European Series 2025 11 days
Mongolia Promotes Its Culture at the Festival of Embassies in Prague 11 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with the United Kingdom in the Field of Mineral Resources 11 days
Open-Air Museum to Be Established on the Ruins of Old City of Kharakhorum 11 days
GMIT Celebrates Graduation of Eighth Cohort 11 days
“Mongol-B” Team Wins Gold Medal at the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 12 days
General Department of Taxation Awarded Silver Gender Equality Seal 12 days
Young People with Disabilities Launch Advocacy Campaign 12 days
This Week in Mongolia 12 days
Reconstruction of Kharkhorin City Begins 12 days
Early Detection for Autism Spectrum Disorders to Be Improved 14 days
Mongolian and International MMA Fighters to Participate in the “Khangarid Cup” 14 days
Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia 14 days
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