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Wooden materials to be exempt from import duties
The Law on Customs Duty Exemption approved on May 10, 2018 took effect from January 1, 2019.
2510 days
Over 1 million passengers carried on international flights
The Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia (MCAA) reports that record-breaking 1.2 million passengers were carried on international flights to and from Mongolia this past year.
2511 days
BoM purchases 22 tons of gold
As of December 31, 2018 the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) purchased a total of 22 tons of gold. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the amount of purchased gold increased by 9.5 percent.
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Some 117,499,850 shares traded on December 31, 2018
On December 31, 2018, 117,499,858 shares of 23 firms listed as Tier I, II, and III were traded. 20 companies’ shares increased in price while those of 3 companies decreased. 
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TTPP Power Source Framework Agreement signed
On December 31, the Government of Mongolia and Oyu Tolgoi LLC signed the Power Source Framework Agreement (PSFA), which sets out the pathway for Oyu Tolgoi (OT) to construct the Tavan Tolgoi Power Project (TTPP) and secures a long-term domestic power solution for OT and the wider South Gobi region.
2513 days
Renewed MNT 5000 banknotes to be put into circulation next year
Bank of Mongolia (BoM) aims to upgrade level one security features of MNT 5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 banknotes as these are the most counterfeited currencies in Mongolia.
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Mongolia counts 66.4 million head of livestock
The annual livestock population census took place from December 7-17.
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Inter-bank currency exchange platform developed
The Bank of Mongolia launched Bloomberg L.P., beta version online platform for inter-bank currency exchange from April, 2017 with a purpose to improve infrastructure of currency market, accessibility and information transparency.
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Cabinet approves National Program on promotion of intensive animal husbandry
At its regular meeting on December 26, the Cabinet approved a National Program on promoting the development of intensive animal husbandry.
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Tavan Tolgoi power plant to be commenced in 2023
At its regular meeting on December 26, the Cabinet supported the agreement with Rio Tinto to construct 300 MW power plant in Tavan Tolgoi. Minister of Energy Ts.Davaasuren gave briefing in this regard.
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Entrepreneur 2018 selects top national entities
Promoting top entities and businesspeople who contribute to the national economy, the Entrepreneur Ceremony took place on December 21, 2018 for the 22nd year in the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI).
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ADB grants to transform Ulaanbaatar ger areas into affordable eco-districts
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Mongolia today signed USD53 million in grant agreements to help transform ger areas in Ulaanbaatar into affordable, low-carbon, and climate-resilient eco-districts.
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Wastewater Treatment Improvement Project signed for five additional aimags
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Mongolia today signed a USD20 million loan agreement to expand the scope of ongoing wastewater treatment projects to an additional five provincial centers of Mongolia. 
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Public services of capital city integrated online
Within the framework of increasing quality and accessibility of public service, an integrated online system of capital city public service eservice.ulaanbaatar.mn was put into operation. The system allows reducing procedure time of services and information sharing between the municipal authorities.
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The Bank of Mongolia purchases 20 tons of gold
As of December 13, the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) which set a goal to purchase 22 tons of gold this year, bought 20 tons of gold in total.
2527 days
Trade turnover between Mongolia and Japan doubled
 In the first eleven months of this year, trade turnover between Mongolia and Japan has been doubled compared to 2016 when the sides established Economic Partnership Agreement.
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Delegates of Mongolian agriculture sector visit Australia
A delegation of 9 people representing Ministry of Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia, Mongolian Commodity Exchange and brokers visited Australia on December 6-12.
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Some 512.5 million pieces of securities traded at national stock market
The money supply (broad money or M2) reached MNT 18.6 trillion at the end of November 2018, showing an increase of MNT 321.8 billion (1.8 percent) from the previous month and by MNT 3.8 trillion (25.9 percent) from the same period of the previous year.
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Foreign trade surplus reaches USD 1.1 billion
In the first 11 months of 2018, Mongolia traded with 155 countries from all over the world and total trade turnover reached USD 11.9 billion, where exports was USD 6.5 billion and imports was USD 5.4 billion.
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Price index in Ulaanbaatar increases by 2.2 percent in November
In November 2018, consumer price index at the national level increased by 1.8 percent from the previous month, by 7.5 percent from the end of the previous year and by 8.1 percent from the same period of the previous year.
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Social Insurance Fund Income Increases by 15.9 Percent in First Nine Months 3 hours
Alpine Skier Ariunbat Qualifies for Winter Olympics for the First Time 4 hours
Mongolia Chairs UN 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 4 hours
Buddhist Sculptor Batzorig Delivers ‘Stupa’ Lecture 4 hours
Bagakhangai-Hunnu City Railway Advances to Ease Congestion in Capital 4 hours
This Week in Mongolia 5 hours
Uchral Nyam-Osor Elected Chairman of MPP 5 hours
'The Last Nomads' Debuts in Austria, Showcasing Mongolia’s Living Heritage 2 days
Cashmere Holding Exports to 10 Countries Under 'White Gold' National Movement 3 days
President Khurelsukh and Minister Enkhbayar Visit 'Chig' Brand Factory 3 days
Agreement Reached to Raise Salaries for Doctors and Health Workers 3 days
Mongolian Players Win Two Gold and One Bronze at FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship 3 days
Ambassador of Cuba Presents Copy of Letter of Credence 3 days
Insulated Household Count Grows as 1,391 Ger-Area Families Receive Support 3 days
Auditor General of Mongolia Meets ADB Delegation to Strengthen Audit Collaboration 3 days
UN Adopts 'Role of Cooperatives in Social Development' 3 days
Immigration Agency of Mongolia Launches New Visa Application Platform 3 days
600 Hectares Rehabilitated from Mining Damage in Selenge Aimag 4 days
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 4 days
Government Mandates Loan Repayment by Erdenes Mongol Subsidiaries 4 days
New 640-Student School Building Completed in Capital City 4 days
Program to Prevent Digital Addiction to Be Implemented 4 days
Standard for Pasteurized Camel Milk Adopted 4 days
Prime Minister Appoints MP Gankhuyag Khassuuri as Deputy Prime Minister 4 days
Parliament Approves 2026 Budget 4 days
Deputy Speaker Bat-Erdene to Assume Speaker Duties 4 days
Embassy of China, UNFPA Launch Joint Health and Hygiene Education Projects in Selenge Aimag 4 days
Mongolia to Compete in Five Sports at 25th Deaflympics in Tokyo 5 days
Ceramic Exhibition Honoring Undur Gegeen Zanabazar to Open at Bogd Khaan Palace Museum 5 days
Government Moves to Curb Misuse of Official Secrets 5 days
Food Sales Rise to MNT 10.9 Trillion, Boosting Trade Sector Revenue 5 days
‘Resilient, Relentless, Unfading’ Memoir about Tudev Lodon Published 5 days
Construction Output Reaches MNT 8.8 Trillion in First Nine Months of 2025 5 days
Mongolian Ganjur Presented to Buddhist Institutions Across the Country 5 days
Mongolian Team Advances to Final Four in Netflix’s 'Physical: Asia' Show 5 days
Proposal Made to Appoint Mongolian National as CEO of Oyu Tolgoi 5 days
Rare Altai Mole Discovered in Khoridol Saridag Strictly Protected Area 5 days
State Audit Office Implementing Digital Transformation Policies 5 days
Mongolia, Australia Hold Talks on Social Security Agreement 5 days
Training Held on Conducting Financial Statement Audits Under Contract 5 days
Mongolia Participates in 50th Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights 6 days
Mongolian and Russian Businesses Seek to Expand Cooperation 6 days
Hunnu City International Urban Planning Competition Progresses Toward Final Selection 6 days
Member of Parliament Meets JICA Representatives to Discuss Cooperation in Care Services 6 days
Inflation Reaches 9.2 Percent in October 6 days
National University of Mongolia Launches Non-Degree Program on Public Service Reengineering 6 days
‘Energy Resource’ and ‘China Energy’ Agree on 2026 Coal Trade Volumes and Market Prices 6 days
Hard Coal Exports Fall 1.4 Percent 6 days
AI to Be Used in Certain Sectors 6 days
Arya Bira: The 1930s Political Repressions Complicated Research on Mongolian Lifespan 6 days
MPP: ‘Development Program Will Be Implemented Through Result-Based Methods’ 6 days
Mongolia Trades with 160 Countries 6 days
Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Nears Completion of Feasibility Study 6 days
Digital Transformation: 90 Percent of Public Services to Go Online 7 days
Mongolian Veteran Judokas Win 13 Medals at Judo Masters World Championships 7 days
Mongolian Judoka Wins 2025 IBSA World Judo Championships 7 days
Mongolia-China-Russia ‘Tea Road’ Tourism Cooperation Plan Signed 7 days
Mongolian Wrestlers Claim 11 Medals at Bill Farrell Memorial in New York 7 days
Mongolian Sambists Win Two Gold and Five Bronze Medals at World Championships 7 days
Lecture Organized on Rinchen Byamba’s Contribution to Novel Genre 7 days
Government Submits Five-Year Development Policy for 2026–2030 to Parliament 7 days
Mongolia Invites COP30 High-Level Meeting Participants to COP17 7 days
Inbound Tourism from Neighboring Countries Increases by 80 Percent 7 days
Mongolia, Kuwait Discuss Roadmap for Enhanced Partnership 7 days
Ulaanbaatar and Boryeong Cities Sign Memorandum of Cooperation 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
Mongolian Ambassador Presents Credentials to Lebanese President 7 days
Mongolia Updates NDC to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 30 Percent by 2035 7 days
Mongolia, China, Russia Unite to Advance Four-Season Tourism, Cultural Exchange 7 days
Mongolian Delegation Participates in COP30 to Advance Paris Agreement Goals 10 days
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