The Mongol Messenger
The interest of Mongolia in the Far East
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Every spring in Saint Petersburg and every fall in Vladivostok, the Russian Federation traditionally hosts economic forums. The Saint Petersburg economic forum brings together representatives and business people from the west whereas the guests and participants of the Vladivostok forum, by and large from Asian countries, gather to discuss cooperation and investment topics. 
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N.Bayartsaikhan: The national payment system comes to a new level
We did an interview with Governor of the Bank of Mongolia N.Bayartsaikhan on the modernization of the national payment system.
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Mongolia-U.S. strategic partnership – Solid base for further relations
Relations between Mongolia and the United States of America reached a new level, advancing non-stop over a period of 32 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. 
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A 'victory' for Mongolian foreign policy
Last week marked an important milestone for not only US-Mongolian relations, but also for Mongolian foreign policy. The declaration on strategic partnership between Washington and Ulaanbaatar was signed during President Kh. Battulga’s visit to the US on July 31, 2019, making Mongolia the 17th country to sign such an agreement with the US.It has often been argued Mongolia is a small, developing country with an annual GDP of only USD 12 billion, sandwiched between two huge authoritarian regimes with nuclear capabilities; hence, the nation is in no position to attract the interests of the US at a level high enough to warrant a strategic partnership. Nonetheless, Mongolia succeeded in securing its biggest and most crucial step to date in consolidating its Third Neighbor Policy focused on expanding relations with the Western world. 
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OECD Anti-corruption Network: High level corruption is pervasive in Mongolia
Petty corruption has been gradually declining in Mongolia, but overall, corruption is still widespread and high level corruption is pervasive in Mongolia, a report of the Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia says, warning to take substantial measures to increase public servants’ accountability and ethics. 
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Life in Xinjiang Uygur
To familiarize with the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, two journalists from MONTSAME news agency were involved in ‘Discover Xinjiang’ international journalists’ program that was organized by China Daily newspaper group.
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Strengthening Human Resources of the Civil Service
Mongolia is implementing Civil service law from the beginning of this year. Experiences of the other countries with advanced Civil service is exampling for us. The Cabinet Secretariat of Mongolia and the Ministry of Personnel Management of the Republic of Korea signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 14, 2019.  Before the MoU signing ceremony, the Minister of Mongolia, Chief Cabinet Secretary Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene and Minister of Personnel Management of the Republic of Korea Hwang Seo-chong exchanged their views on the human resource management in the civil service. 
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Vice President of China visits Mongolia
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the People’s Republic of China, Vice President of China Wang Qisan, paid a visit to Mongolia at the invitation of Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh on July 10-12. 
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Children adopted into American families come back to Mongolia
In partnership with Holt International Children’s Services humanitarian organization based in the U.S, the Mongolia Immigration Agency has been organizing tours for children, who were adopted into American families, to have them acquainted with their home country since 2017. 
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UB hosts FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup for the first time
he FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup kicked off at the Sukhbaatar Square on June 3. Recognized as an Olympic sport, it is the first time for the 3x3 Basketball World Cup to be organized in Mongolia. The tournament was being organized under the auspices of Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh in the capital city.
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The Mongolian Ponyball Federation to develop children’s baseball
The Mongolian Ponyball Federation has received its membership certificate from the PONY Asia Pacific Zone on May 16. 
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Sustainable Tourism as a driver of growth
Globally, international tourist arrivals are expected to reach 2.44 billion by 2030, a 75 percent increase over 2018, with Asia and the Pacific projected to account for a third of this number.The fact shows how important role tourism can play in the economic development of countries. Therefore, Asian Development Bank, largest multilateral development bank in Asia and the Pacific is focusing on tourism and one of topics of the 52nd Annual Meeting of ADB's Board of Governors was sustainable tourism as a driver of growth. 
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ADB to raise private business loans
Mongolian private companies have possibility to borrow loans up to a combined USD1 billion from Asian Development Bank, underlines Finance Minister of Mongolia Ch.Khurelbaatar. The Finance Minister took part in the 52nd annual meeting of ADB Governors held on May 1-6, sharing Mongolia’s views and positions with representatives of ADB, its largest development partner, and other partners. 
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Yolanda Fernandez Lommen: Current ADB Country Partnership Strategy for Mongolia is the largest allocation of ADB funding since we started operations in the country
We interviewed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Mongolia Yolanda Fernandez Lommen on May 8, following the press tour to Selenge aimag.
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Open Editorial: A better alternative to interest rate caps
The Mongolian Parliament is currently discussing the introduction of interest rate caps on lending rates by financial institutions. An interest rate cap is a ceiling on lending rates with the purported aim of lowering the cost of borrowing and protecting borrowers from predatory lending practices. The appeal of such controls on lending rates is understandable. However, international experience suggests that interest rate caps often do more harm than good.
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Press tour organized for ADB-funded projects in Selenge aimag
The Government of Mongolia in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is implementing numerous projects in Mongolia that would make a significant contribution to the country’s social and economic development. On May 6-7, within a press tour led by Ms. Yolanda Fernandez Lommen, ADB Country Director for Mongolia, our reporting team got acquainted on-site with the implementation progress and outcomes of the ones being carried out in Selenge aimag. 
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Mongolia-China relations: Joint creation of values and shared benefits
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of the renewal of the Treaty on Friendly Relations and Cooperation between the two countries, President Kh.Battulga paid a state visit to China at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. 
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Heeding the Zeitgeist
Just as the Parliament was about to discuss the amendment bill to the Law on the Legal Status of Judges, the current and former leadership of the Democratic Party held a hasty press conference at late hours of the night, vehemently opposing the legislative process. 
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A.Enkhjin: Gold royalty increase will not affect gold purchase of the BoM
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Dispute over Erdenet’s 49 percent stock continues
These days, many events have happened around the issue concerning 49 percent shares of Erdenet Mining Corporation (EMC), which is a major contributor to the state budget. It processes 26 million tons of ore per year and produces around 530.0 thousand tons of copper concentrate and around 4.5 thousand tons of molybdenum concentrates annually.
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Principal Dancers of the Bolshoi Theatre to Play Leading Roles in "Giselle" in Mongolia 6 hours
Draft Law on Ratification of the Agreement on Cooperation on Pension between Mongolia and Kazakhstan Submitted 6 hours
“Climate-Related Disclosure Guideline” for Financial Institutions in Mongolia Released 7 hours
“Hidden Art in Archaeological Finds” Exhibition Opens at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts 7 hours
Mongolia Exports Goods to 61 Countries in the First Four Months of 2025 8 hours
Construction, Capital Repairs, and Maintenance in Mongolia Amount to MNT 1.4 Trillion 8 hours
Mongolian Mountaineers to Summit Mount Everest 8 hours
Direct Flights on the Murun-Cheongju Route to Be Launched 10 hours
Mongolian Vegetable Growers to Receive Incentives 10 hours
National Emergency Management Agency: No Damage Recorded Due to 4.7-Magnitude Earthquake 12 hours
President of Mongolia Meets Mongolian Cadets Studying in the Russian Federation 12 hours
President of Mongolia Lays Wreaths at the "On the Roads of War" Monument 12 hours
Working Group Established to Assess the National Satellite Project of Mongolia 13 hours
ADB and Ulaanbaatar Flour Partner to Support Women Farmers and Wheat Supply Chain 14 hours
Heat Loss in School and Kindergarten Buildings to Be Reduced 14 hours
Green Park to Be Established in Kharkhorin City Under “Billions of Trees” National Movement 1 day
Ulaanbaatar City to Plant Trees in Eight Locations This Year 1 day
Artificial Intelligence Used to Analyze Health Screening Results 1 day
The State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet to Stage "Lambugain Nulims" Opera for the 39th Year 1 day
Seoul Fashion Road Transforms Deoksugung-gil into a Wondrous Hanbok Runway 1 day
“IELTS” Test Centre Opens in the National University of Mongolia 1 day
Mongolia and Canada to Cooperate on Improving the Capacity of Micro Mining Rescue Operation 1 day
Remote Areas in Gobi Region to Be Connected to Fiber Optic Network 1 day
Presidents of Mongolia and Russia Hold Official Meeting 1 day
Seoul in Bloom: A Season of Wonder at the Seoul Spring Festa 1 day
President of Mongolia Arrives in Moscow to Attend the Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 2 days
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Awarded the “Friendship Medal” 2 days
Hungarian Museum of Ethnography Preserves 700 Photographic Negatives Taken by László Földes in Mongolia 2 days
Public Service Bureaucracy Index of Mongolia Improves 2 days
Children's Participation in Social Networks to Be Regulated by Law 2 days
Year-Round Children’s Camp to Be Established 2 days
Public Oversight and Participation in Uranium Exploration and Mining Project to Be Ensured 2 days
Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai: All Government Policies Should Be Directed Toward the Wellbeing of Children 2 days
The 10th Our Ocean Conference - A Defining Moment in Global Ocean Governance 2 days
Erdenesuvd Batbayar Departs for India to Compete in Miss World 2025 2 days
Mongolian Men’s Freestyle Wrestling Team Attends Joint Training in Dagestan 2 days
United Airlines Launches Direct Flights on Tokyo-Ulaanbaatar Route 2 days
French Development Agency to Open Its Resident Representative Office in Mongolia 3 days
Project to Establish the Tsagaan Burgastai–Ongi Water Complex and Restore the Ulaan Lake Ecosystem Launches 3 days
Mongolia and Türkiye Exchange Views on Potential Cooperation Under the “White Gold” National Movement 3 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases Over One Ton of Precious Metals in April 3 days
Mongol Script Contest Organized in Irkutsk, Russia 3 days
Mongolia Studies Online Voting Possibilities for Overseas Voters 3 days
Project to Establish the Tsagaan Burgastai–Ongi Water Complex and Restore the Ulaan Lake Ecosystem Launches 3 days
Meet the Mongolian Judokas Competing in the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2025 3 days
Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project to Be Implemented in Mongolia from 2025 to 2030 3 days
Second Consultative Meeting Between the Foreign Ministries of Mongolia and Iran Organized 3 days
Standing Committee on Environment, Food and Agriculture Commits to Supporting COP17 Budget 3 days
ADB President Calls for Collective Action to Solve Complex Challenges Together at 58th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors 3 days
Canada-Mongolia MERIT Project to Be Implemented in Mongolia from 2025 to 2030 3 days
National Audit Office of Mongolia Launches Performance Audit on Water and Sanitation Projects 3 days
Draft Law on Public Procurement to Prioritize Quality-Based Criteria 3 days
“Khasyn Khuleguud” Team Leads Group B with Three Consecutive Wins 3 days
Over 350 Students Compete in Robotics Championship 4 days
National Forum of Mongolian Artisans and Craftsmen to Be Held Quadrennially 4 days
Unitel Group Releases Its 2024 Sustainability Report 4 days
Introducing Mongolian Chess Players Competing in the Asian Individual Chess Championships 4 days
ADB Support for Food Security to Reach USD 40 Billion by 2030 4 days
Asian Development Bank's 58th Annual Meeting Commences 4 days
Photostream: The National Quad Cross Championship of Mongolia Held in Khuvsgul Aimag 4 days
Odontuya Saldan: The Interest Rate on Green Loans Should Be Reduced 4 days
Mongolia Sharpens Its Focus on Cybersecurity 4 days
Over Six Hundred Larch Trees Planted 4 days
Over 5,000 Runners Register for the Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025 4 days
Mongolia Finishes Fourth at IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division III 4 days
The First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols to Take Place in Belgium 4 days
Mongolian Judokas Win Five Medals at Dushanbe Grand Slam 4 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia Pays Courtesy Call on the President and Speaker of Parliament of Iceland 4 days
Mongolia and Iceland to Cooperate in Renewable Energy and Green Technology 4 days
President of Mongolia to Attend the Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 5 days
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