Mongolia Brief October 1, 2014
Mayor
of Ulaanbaatar Visits London to Broaden Cooperation
October 1
(infomongolia.com) Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, Mr.
Erdene BAT-UUL is conducting working visits to London and Moscow cities from
September 24 to October 06, 2014.
During his
visit to London, Mayor E.Bat-Uul held meetings with the Mayor of London Mr.
Boris Johnson, Lord Mayor of London Mrs. Fiona Woolf and other representatives
from EBRD, London Stock Exchange as well as business and financial
organizations such as The City UK.
Also, UB Mayor
has participated in the Mongolia-London Business Forum took place on September
26 and during the event, Mayor E.Bat-Uul delivered a keynote speech introducing
development plans of Ulaanbaatar city and its current implementing projects as
well as opportunities of mutual cooperation in the future.
During his
meeting with Mayor of London, UB Governor E.Bat-Uul mentioned to implement
London’s experience on developing Ulaanbaatar as the center of tourism
destination in the region, besides parties exchanged views on collaboration in
the fire prevention ensuring the health and safety of citizens.
In the
frameworks of his visit, Mayor of Ulaanbaatar met with authorities of The City
UK financial institution seeking opportunities to boost cooperation between the
two cities and discussing on establishment issues of International Financial
Center in Ulaanbaatar.
Related:
UB
Mayor Visits London – Montsame,
October 1
Parliamentary
Session Begins
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
October 1 (MONTSAME) The State Great Khural's (parliament) autumn session began
on Wednesday.
This session
intends to discuss 26 issues and to make some changes in the government, as the
public expects. The official agenda include, as we informed before, measures of
the government for implementation of policy on railroad transportation, a draft
budget of 2015, a draft law on crime.
The Speaker
Z.Enkhbold said in his opening speech that the nation expects shifts in the
government structure, "so immediate discussion on this matter is to be of
great importance".
Present at the
opening were the President Ts.Elbegdorj and the Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag.
Prime
Minister Attends Social Events in Omnogobi
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
October 1 (MONTSAME) The Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag Tuesday attended an
opening of a 50-bed maternity house in Omnogobi aimag’s center, and then got
acquainted with a regional diagnosis-treatment center.
The maternity
house was built with a capital of MNT 3.2 billion in frames of the great construction
in the health sector. “This maternity house,which might receive soon our
3-millionth citizen, will significantly contribute to improving of the medical
sphere, particularly, medical aid services and adequacy for children," the
Premier underlined.
The house is
fully provided with facilities and equipment with investment from the local
budget and is connected to the national tele medicine network which is being
implemented by a governmental project of Luxembourg.
After this, the
Premier met teachers and pupils of Dalanzadgad-based laboratory school and got
familiarized himself with implementation of a modernized programme. This school
has furnished its 28 rooms with the latest hi tech such as smart boards and
others and have founded fully equipped laboratories for physics and chemistry
subjects. Some 216 million Togrog were allotted from the local budget for these
works, moreover, a teacher’s development center has been established as well.
Minister
of Road Meets Counterpart from Singapore
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
October 1 (MONTSAME) In frames of his working visit to Singapore, Mongolia’s
Minister of Road and Transportation A.Gansukh has met with his counterpart Mr
Lui Tuck Yew.
They have
exchanged views on the cooperation in the transportation sector. Mr Lui
congratulated Mongolia on opening direct flights to Singapore, then the two
Ministers expressed a mutual satisfaction with intensive development of
the transportation ties.
Mr also said
the flights will forward the cooperation in many spheres, amd will become for
Mongolia the closets way to other Southeast Asian countries.
Then the two
parties shared views on a chance of establishing a memorandum of mutual
understanding between the two Ministries in order to bring the transportation
cooperation into a newer level.
Mr Lui asked
his colleague about international airport being constructed in Mongolia and
thanked the Mongolian side for getting permission for the
Ulaanbaatar--Singapore flights to have on board more people in Beijing.
Present at the
meeting were B.Delgermaa, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of
Mongolia to Singapore; J.Byambatsogt, an advisor to the Minister of Road and
Transportation; Kh.Enkhbaatar, a department head of the Ministry, and
others.
“Transparent
Ulaanbaatar 2014” Anti-Corruption Forum Approaches
October 1
(infomongolia.com) Under the auspices of the Governor of the Capital City, the
"Transparent Ulaanbaatar 2014" Anti-Corruption Forum is to take place
in association with International Republican Institute and Mongolia's
Independent Authority Against Corruption at the Blue Sky Hotel, Ulaanbaatar on
October 06-07, 2014.
The Transparent
Ulaanbaatar 2014 Forum intends to facilitate discussion on lessons learned and
an exchange of views on best practices and initiatives to address corruption
and promote transparency through democratic governance. The forum will bring
together local government, civil society, business community and academics to
participate in a two-day series of workshops and sessions. The event will
feature guest speakers and panelists from the Ulaanbaatar Mayor’s Office,
International Republican Institute, Taiwanese Foundation of Democracy, Asia
Democracy Network, Transparency International, National Endowment for
Democracy, International Forum for Democratic Studies, Center for International
Private Enterprise, Solidarity Center and Independent Authority Against
Corruption amongst many others.
The first day
will focus on a series of panel discussions that showcase topical lessons learned,
experience sharing and outline current progress on anti-corruption initiatives
in Ulaanbaatar and the region along with exploring innovative solutions to
address corruption. The second day will continue to share Ulaanbaatar’s
experiences and apply shared information and principles by convening
international, regional and Mongolian stakeholders to collaboratively interact
and inform an Ulaanbaatar anti-corruption strategy.
Related:
"Transparent
Ulaanbaatar" Anti-Corruption Forum Approaches – Montsame, October 1
“Transparent Ulaanbaatar
-2014” anti-corruption forum will be held – news.mn, October 1
UNMISS
Force Commander Visits “Khubilai” Base
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
October 1 (MONTSAME) Lieutenant General Yohannes Gebremeskel Tesfamariam, a
newly-appointed force commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan
(UNMISS), visited Mongolian military base “Khubilai” in South Sudan to express
his satisfaction with the battalion’s performance.
The force
commander is visiting these days Bentiu town of South Sudan to get acquired
with the actions of the military bases operating with the UN mandates. He has
met with the commanders of fourth division of the National Liberation Army to
talk about the problems in the areas of the mission. He has also visited
the refugee camp near the UN military base.
The security
and patrol division for the commander’s visit consists of 28 Mongolian soldiers
and six units of military tech led by captain Kh.Uuganbaatar.
Premier Orders to Ensure Winter Preparation
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
October 1 (MONTSAME) The Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag ordered governors of all
aimags to check the winter preparation, to intensify the harvesting, and to
ensure heating and electricity.
This was said
at the monthly online meeting on Wednesday. A paved road has been completed
recently that connects now Omnogobi aimag with the UB city, "a completion
of roads to Sukhbaatar and Khovsgol provinces need a greater attention from
you, they are in a list of this year's plan," he stressed.
The draft law
on the 2015 budget is to be submitted to parliament Wednesday, he noted and
emphasized that all the localities will get a right to independently spend
money for kindergartens, schools, dormitories and hospitals repair.
Food-poisoning
incidents took place in dormitories and kindergartens in Darkhan-Uul, Omnogobi
and Bayan-Olgii aimags this summer, said the head of the cabinet secretariat
Ch.Saikhanbileg and ordered the governors to take necessary measure for
avoiding such problem in future.
First Frontier and Golomt Bank Sign Cooperation Agreement
October 1
(Golomt Bank) First Frontier Capital Limited (First Frontier) and Golomt Bank
LLC (Golomt Bank) are pleased to announce they have entered into a strategic
Cooperation Agreement to promote foreign investment in Mongolia.
First Frontier
is an independent London based investment bank focussed on providing
institutional investors with a “one-stop-shop” in respect of the frontier
markets globally. First Frontier’s offering comprises origination, research and
execution in frontier and pre-frontier markets.
Since its
establishment in 1995 Golomt Bank through its subsidiary Golomt Securities has
become the leading participant on the Mongolia Stock Exchange. Golomt bank
further cemented its position as the leading financial group in the country by
being awarded the first custodian license from the Mongolian Financial
Regulatory Commission.
In entering
into this partnership with Golomt, First Frontier continues its expansion in
the high growth frontier and pre-frontier markets, enabling the firm’s clients
to receive co-branded research focused on Mongolia, trade securities on the
local exchange; and have access to the significant capital raising pipeline of
Mongolian corporates. The two firms will also seek to develop a range of
financial products that will be of interest to both domestic and international
investors. In expanding the firm’s Asian presence into Mongolia, First Frontier
is entering one of the key growth markets in the region that is attracting
renewed investor interest following the much anticipated regulatory and
securities law changes.
The agreement
with Golomt Bank is the latest in a series of similar relationships that First
Frontier is currently putting in place across its universe, in order to provide
clients with access to the fast growing frontier and pre-frontier markets and
establish itself as the leading frontier markets investment bank.
Commenting on
the agreement, Richard Adley, Co-CEO at First Frontier said the partnership is
further testament to the firm’s ambition to be the recognised market leader in
global frontier and pre-frontier markets. “Working with a market leader like
Golomt bank will allow us to deliver an international product with a truly
local flavour in one of the more under-researched capital markets, in which we
believe there will be significant investment inflows following the recent
changes.
Having spent
considerable time finding a partner in Mongolia, we are delighted to have
formalised partnership with Golomt bank, who will be able to provide access to
significant deal flow for our clients whilst also delivering a high quality
research product. First frontier feels that the opportunity for growth in the
country and the investment banking business will make this new venture a
success for all.”
Bolormaa
Luvsandorj, CIO of Golomt Bank states “The cooperation agreement with First
Frontier reflects successful partnership of the London Stock Exchange with
the Mongolia Stock Exchange in modernizing and developing capital market in
Mongolia. It underlines the significant interest in London in investing in
Mongolia and we are thrilled to have First Frontier as our partner to deliver
our products and services to international clients”.
“Microsoft Innovation Day” Forum Held
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
October 1 (MONTSAME) One of the software industry giants, the Microsoft
Corporation, organized Tuesday a "Microsoft innovation day" forum in
the "Corporate" hotel in Ulaanbaatar.
Presentations
were made by IT experts led by A.Trubinov, a chairman of the Microsoft
Corporation for Central Asian business development affairs; by representatives
of the IT Zone, an official dealer of the MS, and other companies on the MS’s
innovation policy across the world and in Mongolia, on a system for new
business era, on solutions, reliable functions, information security and aid
services. Officials from the Dell and Lenovo presented their latest laptops,
tablets and servers.
After this,
open discussions ran on the Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft ERP, Microsoft
System Center, Information Security, and licence types.
Mongolian Art Exhibition Runs in Toronto
By B. Murun
Ulaanbaatar,
October 1 (MONTSAME) Canada-Mongolia Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with
the Mongolian- Canadian Association and Aligali.co successfully organized a
Mongolian Art Exhibition on this September 25- 26 in Toronto, Canada.
The event aimed
to contribute to the cultural exchange between the two countries and to
introduce Mongolian art and culture to the Canadian scene. The exhibition
featured sculptures, paintings and calligraphy works by acclaimed Mongolian
artists L.Amarsanaa, O.Enkhtaivan, U.Batjargal and T.Gantulga. The exhibition,
previously displayed in Montreal and Ottawa, is a part of a nomadic art and
culture project “Mongol Ayan”.
The September
25 exhibition was the official launch of the Canada-Mongolia Chamber of
Commerce (CMCC), established in January of 2014. During the event, the CMCC
team introduced their Mentorship program that aims to bring together students
and professionals and to create an open platform where knowledge, ideas and
experience can be shared. The program allows students to learn the practical
skills needed in their professional endeavors.
The September
26 event was an important first step towards the creation of a Centre for
Mongolian Studies at the University of Toronto. The Ambassador of Mongolia to
Canada, Mr Altangerel Radnaabazar attended the event to discuss an importance
of cultural relations between the two countries. He also donated a selection of
Mongolian books to the Robarts Library at the University of Toronto.
Distinguished
guests included Professor Jennifer Purtle of University of Toronto, who
delivered a speech titled “Graphic Beauty of Mongolian Calligraphy” and “Mongol
Badarchin” Amai, who participated via live video from New York City. Other
presentations included a live calligraphy demonstration, traditional “Khuumii”,
traditional Mongolian dance and a tasting of Mongolian delicacies--“hailmag”
squares and braised beef tongue.
The two-day
event was concluded by a short reception hosted by Ambassador of Mongolia to
Canada, Mr Altangerel Radnaabazar, who met and greeted Mongolians living in
Toronto. The Ambassador addressed questions and concerns and discussed a future
of political, economic and cultural relations between the two countries.
B.Murun, PR and Marketing Coordinator Canada Mongolia Chamber of Commerce
South Korean Embassy releases warnings to its citizens
October 1
(news.mn) The South Korean Embassy in Ulaanbaatar has issued safety warnings
for its nationals in Mongolia via its official website on Tuesday.
The embassy
advised its South Korean nationals in the country to avoid having dinner in
restaurants and bars in the evenings, walking around alone in dark places and
streets, and suggested hiding their faces and identity under certain
circumstances due to a triggering of massive outrage as Mongolians reacted
angrily to incidents at the Incheon 2014 Asian Games.
Mongolian
aggression towards South Korean nationals follows a series of incidents
offending some Mongolians when the national flag was displayed upside down, a
dirty sanitary napkin was found in a meal for Mongolian national judo athletes,
and a Mongolian boxer was denied a chance for a medal following a highly
controversial ruling by judges in favor of his South Korean opponent.
Missing man's body found in Nalaikh mine
October 1
(news.mn) The body of a missing man was found in Nalaikh coal mine after a
15-day search. B.Altankhuyag was a contract retailer for APU JSC, the
nation's largest beverage company, and had been reported missing since
September 15th since his last sms contact with his family.
The family held
a press conference on Tuesday, announcing that the search was still in
progress. The father of three left home in his car to distribute products to
contracted shops in the remote districts of Khujirbulan, Gatsuurt, Nalaikh, on
September 15th.
B.Altankhuyag
was to pick up his wife and children from the hospital that day but never
arrived. Police began a search for him.
On Tuesday,
police found a body in Nalaikh coal mine at around 5:00 p.m. and
called B.Altankhuyag's family in to identify it. The family claimed the
identification will be confirmed after the autopsy report. The belongings and
clothes were identified as his, but his car was not located. Police have
launched an investigation to determine the cause of death.
“American Days” expo opens
October 1
(news.mn) The “American Days” expo organized by the U.S. Embassy in Mongolia
and American Chamber of Commerce in Mongolia opened at the Mongolian National
Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday, September 30th.
U.S. Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Mongolia, Piper Anne Wind Campbell,
founder and Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Mongolia Jackson
Cox, Chairman of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry
S.Demberel, and Director of Invest Mongolia Agency S.Javkhlanbaatar attended
the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the two-day expo.
This year, over
45 American companies based in Mongolia are participating in the expo,
exhibiting and selling their products, technologies and services from the USA.
The American
Chamber of Commerce in Mongolia is non-governmental organization that serves
its members by working to promote and strengthen business exchanges between
Mongolia and the USA.
Hogan Lovells,
Peabody Energy, NTR Metals Mongolia, Fluor, and Wagner Asia are some of its
internationally known members.
Ulaanbaatar City to Become Soon Available on Google Street View
September 30
(infomongolia.com) On September 29, 2014, Deputy Mayor of Ulaanbaatar
responsible for Finance and Economic Issues N.Bataa issued an Ordinance No.
A/839 to implement a new project under the "Smart Ulaanbaatar"
Program.
In the scope of
the project namely “Street View”, the UB streets will be visualized in 360-degree
panoramic views to include the city map in the web mapping service application
and technology provided by Google.
This is a
Google Street View technology, which is featured in Google Maps and Google
Earth and Mongolia’s UB city will be soon linked into the www.google.com/maps/
website providing relevant information of the location.
The “UB Street
View” project will be implemented by the Mayor’s Office in association with
Google Company’s country executor “I Tech” LLC.
The Google
Street View was first launched in several cities in the USA in 2007, and has
since expanded to include cities and rural areas worldwide. However, the number
of countries and dependencies covered with Google Street Views have been increasing,
but some states like Germany and India have requested Google to stop taking
street images in 2011 regarding to private concerns.
The latest
release of Google Street Views in Asian countries, Indonesian and Cambodian
street views become available on August 20, 2014, where some municipalities of
Japan become the first cities in August 2008.
Parliament of Mongolia Equipped with Latest Equipment\ and System Provided by KOICA Grant Aid under E- Parliament Project
September 30
(infomongolia.com) The Secretariat Office of the State Great Khural
(Parliament) of Mongolia in collaboration with Korea International Cooperation
Agency (KOICA) and Government of the Republic of Korea have successfully
accomplished the Project for the Development of e-Parliament System.
T h e
E-Parliament project was implemented under grant aid provided by the Government
of Korea and the e-Parliament System launching ceremony was held at the
Government House on September 29, 2014.
At the
ceremony, Deputy Speaker of the Parliament L.Tsog, Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia Lee Tae-ro, M P
D.Erdenebat, Chairman of the Secretariat of the Parliament B.Boldbaatar, KOICA
Resident Representative to Mongolia Choi Heung-yul, President of KTNET (Korea
Trade Network) Seo Kwang-hyun and other officials were present.
In the scope of
the project, the Government of Korea provided a non-refundable aid of 3.5
million USD by setting up latest technical and technological equipment and
system, renewing all meeting halls’ video and audio devices as well as
installing new soft programs.
The 2014 Spring
Plenary Session of the State Great Khural (Parliament) was closed on July 01st
and after break, the Autumn Session of the Parliament is to start on October
01, 2014.
Mongolia Establishes Diplomatic Relations with 183rd State of World, Saint Lucia
October 1
(infomongolia.com) Within its aim to establish diplomatic relations with all
United Nations member states (193), Mongolia has established diplomatic
relations with Saint Lucia in New York City on September 27, 2014.
Setting mutual
aspirations to develop and strengthen friendly relations and cooperation as a
guideline, the two countries agreed to adhere to the Vienna Convention on
Diplomatic Relations, the UN Charter and international legal principles and
standards.
Minister for
Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Luvsanvandan BOLD and Minister for External
Affairs, International Trade and Civil Aviation of Saint Lucia, Alva Romanus
Baptiste signed a joint statement on establishment of diplomatic relations.
The establishment
of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia provides better opportunities for both
countries to develop friendly, peaceful and cooperative relations in the
diplomatic, political, economic, humanitarian and other fields, moreover, the
two states have agreed to support each other within bilateral and international
organizations and that wider opportunities will open up for bilateral
cooperation.
Following the
joint statement signing ceremony, Minister L.Bold held bilateral meetings with
Foreign Ministers of Botswana, the Marshall Islands, the Bahamas, Cameroon and
Nigeria to talk about issues concerning the establishment of diplomatic
relations, the cooperation within bilateral and international organizations as
well as on possibilities for supporting Mongolia’s candidature in UN Human
Rights Council elections in 2015.
As of September
28, 2014, Mongolia has established diplomatic relations with 183 states of the
world and the EU.
Mongolia to Join International Community to Combat Ebola Outbreak
October 1
(infomongolia.com) Upon the request of key officers at the Embassy of the
United States in Ulaanbaatar, Minister of Heath Mrs. Natsag UDVAL received in
her office the Deputy Chief of Mission for the U.S. Embassy in UB, Mr. Kirk
McBride and the Environment, Science and Health Officer Mr. Nathan Johnson on
September 30, 2014.
At the
beginning of meeting, Deputy Chief Kirk McBride stated that the U.S. President
Barack Obama called on the international community to help fight the world's
worst outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus and handed over an official letter to
Minister N.Udval to join the United States in trying to stop the Ebola epidemic
in West Africa, saying that the disease could be stopped within 6-9 months, if
the world countries to unite their efforts.
In response,
Minister N.Udval expressed Mongolia’s support for the U.S.’s renewed and
bolstered efforts to combat the Ebola outbreak and as of actions being taken,
she noted that an Emergency Operation Center was opened last week at the
Ministry of Health with support of the World Health Organization (WHO). The
Center is operational to receive up to date news on current situation of Ebola
from experts and doctors of west coast in the Asia-Pacific region. Also, Health
Minister N.Udval pledged to inform shortly on Mongolia’s participation and
contribution to fight against Ebola, which is in the center of international
concerns.
2014 Autumn Plenary Session of State Great Khural Commences
October 1
(infomongolia.com) The 2014 Autumn Plenary Session of the State Great Khural
(Parliament) commenced at 11:40 am today on October 01st with an opening
ceremony chaired by Speaker Z.Enkhbold, where 86.6% of total members of
Parliament have attended.
At the opening
ceremony, President Ts.Elbegdorj, Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag, resident
Ambassadors, representatives of international organizations as well as foreign
and local guests were present.
In his opening
remarks, Speaker Z.Enkhbold underlined the importance of agreements established
during recent visits of the heads of state of neighboring countries. Also,
mentioned about many aspects in socio-economic sectors are awaited to consider
in this session. For instances, the government budget deficit reached 605.8
billion MNT, poor livelihood situation and the bonds’ maturity date is
approaching, therefore, discussion of the state budget for 2015 is a priority
issue.
Moreover, one of
the issues being in the center of public attention is a restructuring in the
Prime Minister’s Cabinet. In this circumstance, Speaker pledged to revise the
issue despite of agenda sequences, if the Cabinet submits.
Following the
opening ceremony, Party Groups at the Parliament started to hold separate
meetings.
Journalists of US Defense Visit Us
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
October 1 (MONTSAME) A Mongolian military "Soyombo" newspaper's
editorial received senior editor Albert Julie and a reporter Glenister Sinda
from Asia Pacific Defense "Forum" magazine of the United States
Pacific Command (PACOM).
The guests
spoke about their work and shared ideas on ways of cooperation with the Mongolian
military press. They highly appreciated their Mongolian colleagues’ skills and
efforts, having been shown during the UN peace-promoting operations and on the
hotspots. They also learned that the "Soyombo" issues its “The Peace
Messenger” English attachment and then talked with Mongolia side about
information exchange and advertising Mongolian military press through the
magazine.
"Forum"
is a professional military journal that is published under the auspices of
PACOM, and distributed to military servants and the public. In previous copies
of the magazine, many articles were dedicated to Mongolian military operations
and the "Khaan Quest" exercises.
At a request of
the guests, Major-General S.Bayarmagnai, a vice-chairman of Headquarters of
Mongolia's Armed Forces, gave an interview to "Forum". He highlighted
a history of Mongolian Armed forces’ involvement in the UN peacekeeping
missions and development perspectives of the military services.
Vice-Speaker Visits Pyongyang
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
October 1 (MONTSAME) The delegation headed by the Vice chairman of the State
Great Khural R.Gonchigdorj visited North Korea on September 27-30. They were
received by a president of the Presidium at Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA) Kim
Yong-nam.
R.Gonchigdorj
also met with the vice-chairman of SPA and invited him to Mongolia. They talked
about the bilateral relations and regional and multilateral cooperation matters
such as co-exploiting a port of Rajin and collaborating in agriculture.
Mr Gonchigdorj
was accompanied by chairman of Standing Committee on justice D.Ganbat;
O.Baasankhuu, M.Batchimeg, O.Sodbileg MPs and other officials. They got au fait
with the Wonsan’s tourism zone, “Sondowon” international children’s camp,
“Koryo” medical science academy, Pyongyang maternity center and “Okryu”
children’s hospital.
First Road for Large Auto Put into Operation in South Gobi
By N. Khaliun
Ulaanbaatar,
October 1 (MONTSAME) Such a road in Nariin Sukhait--Shivee Khuren direction was
opened in Umnugobi aimag on September 27.
The designed
principally for heavy vehicles road of 43.2 km has been built with investment
of "Monnis international" and “South Gobi Sands” companies and run on
the concession contract by RDCC LLC and the main contractor NTB LLC.
As expected,
the road with a maximum allowable load on a single axle 26 tonnes will help
increase coal exports, will accelerate a turnover of goods crossing the
borders, and boost Gurvantes, Noyon and Sevrei settlements.
Theory-Practice Conference on Seniors' Social Welfare Runs
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
October 1 (MONTSAME) The Social Welfare and Service Section of the city’s
Khan-Uul district Tuesday organized a theory-practice conference themed “Social
welfare for seniors” on occasion of the international day for elders.
The gathered
discussed some issues, then exchanged views on cooperation with the state
bodies and NGOs that work on refining the elders-aimed state services and
welfare, and touched upon a law on social welfare for elders.
At the
conference were also Dr R.Oyunkhand, a general director of the National Center
of Gerontology; B.Dolgormaa, a gerontology doctor at Khan-Uul district’s Health
Center; Dr T.Amarjargal, a teacher of the Mongolian University of Sciences and
Technology.
Mongolia and USA Share Experience
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
October 1 (MONTSAME) An experience-sharing seminar themed “Security and
protection of airports” ran Wednesday in Ulaanbaatar.
Co-organized by
the US Air Force at Pacific and the US National Guard in Alaska State together
with the Mongolian side, the seminar attracted officials of the military
attache service at the US Embassy in Mongolia, the security service of the
“Chingis Khaan” international airport; servicemen from some military units at
Mongolia's Armed Forces, and from the University of Defense.
Ruben Patterson to Teach Basketball Here
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
October 1 (MONTSAME) A former American professional basketball player and
shooting guard Ruben Patterson will work in Mongolia to teach basketball
techniques.
Patterson will
give lessons particularly on guarding techniques to teachers, coaches and
players at the Mongolian national basketball league.
Ruben Patterson
nicknamed “Kobe Stopper” played as a small forward and shooting guard. During
his college career at the University of Cincinnati, Patterson earned third-team
All-American honors and helped lead the Bearcats to Conference USA titles in
both of his seasons there.
Drafted by the
Los Angeles Lakers in 1998, Patterson began his career with the Greek team AEK
Athens BC before joining the Lakers in his rookie season. Later, he played for
the NBA teams Seattle SuperSonics, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets,
Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Clippers before ending his career with the
Lebanese team Champville SC.
Asgat Silver Deposit to Be Exploited by Joint Company
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
October 1 (MONTSAME) Executive director of “Erdenes Mongol” state-owned company
O.Sainbuyan said Wednesday that an entity will be created to exploit the Asgat
silver deposit, one of our strategic mineral deposits.
The memo on the
entity is to be signed by the “Erdenes Mongol” and the Russian “RosTec” state
corporation, he added.
The licenses of
the Asgat deposit are owned by a “MongolRosTsvetmet” joint venture. It is
considered rather convenient approach of exploiting the reserves, to form a
joint company 51 percent of which belongs to Mongolia, and 49 percent to
Russia.
"Establishing
the entity owning the exploiting license of the deposit will determine the
‘game rules'," said the director. According to him, the feasibility
studies and financing for the deposit will commence after the establishment of
the new company. The reserves of Asgat have been estimated at 7,300 tonnes.
Stock exchange news for October 1
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
October 1 (MONTSAME) At the Stock Exchange trades on Wednesday, a total of 41
thousand and 115 shares of 25 JSCs were traded costing MNT 31 million 521
thousand and 140.00.
"Khokh
gan” /13 thousand and 682 units/, “Mongol shiltgeen” /10 thousand units/,
“Olloo” /5,100 units/, “E-trans logistics” /4,225 units/ and "APU” /3,103
units/ were the most actively traded in terms of trading volume, in terms of
trading value were "APU” (MNT 11 million 482 thousand and 100),
"Mongol shiltgeen” (MNT six million and 600 thousand), “Khasu-mandal” (MNT
two million and 50 thousand), "Talkh chikher” (MNT one million and 840
thousand) and "Gobi” (MNT one million and 620 thousand).
The total
market capitalization was set at MNT one trillion 580 billion 329 million 707
thousand and 136. The Index of Top-20 JSCs was 15,745.15, decreasing 52.60
units or 0.33% against the previous day.
Staffers of Mobicom donate blood
By N. Khaliun
Ulaanbaatar,
October 1 (MONTSAME) In order to increase the stock of blood in the country,
staffers of Mobicom corporation have donated their blood at the National center
for blood transfusion. This event ran in frames of the action “Give life to
every heart”.
Mobicom
Corporation is the largest mobile phone operator in Mongolia. It was
established as a joint Mongolian-Japanese venture on March 18 of 1996 to be the
first Mongolian cell phone service. It was founded by Newcom Group, Sumitomo,
and KDDI. Mongolia's Newcom holds 40% of the share. Aside from cellular
communications, Mobicom has services including international communications,
Internet and satellite communications and wireless local loop or WLL. As of
2009, Mobicom had over 16 offices in Ulaanbaatar and 30 in the aimags. Mobicom
introduced 3.5G networking in 2009, and provides HSPA.
Mobicom network
supports phones with UMTS 2100, HSDPA 2100, HSUPA 2100 or HSPA 2100 bands.
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