Mongolian Economy and Finance

President Xi Jinping’s visit to Mongolia is the first by a Chinese head of state in 11 years.

Zuunii Medee spoke frankly with with I.K.Azizov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to Mongolia, ahead of President Putin’s upcoming state visit, and discussed bilateral relations and upcoming negotiations.

As The Asia Foundation recently marked its 20th anniversary in Mongolia , Country Representative Meloney Lindberg sat down with Naranjargal Khashkhuu, president and CEO of the Globe International Center and longtime Asia Foundation grantee, to discuss the country’s current media landscape, the media’s role in elections and shaping public opinion, and Mongolia’s right to information law.

A pianist’s profession is a complex one that requires high skills. Not everyone with musical talents are able to become a professional pianist.

Last week, the Honourable John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, took a few minutes while on a trip to Mongolia to speak to Mark Levin on his radio show ( Listen Here —Go to the 7/24/14 show, 49:10 mark).

Executive Director of Mongolian Investment Banking Group A.Bilguun talks about the current economic situation.

We talked to B.Enkhtsetseg, official of a program against human trafficking at the Center for Human Rights and Development (CHRD), about human trafficking issues in Mongolia, earlier this week.

Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi visited Mongolia from June 24 to 26. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Gankhuyag gave an interview regarding the visit.

Last weekend, the “100 Important Topics” program aired on several channels and online, stating that transporting coal to China by narrow-gauge railroad might pose a threat to national security.

The following is an interview with B.Ankhbayar, executive director of UA Consulting Company, highlighting important aspects about human resource (HR) audit services.

The following is an interview with the Secretary of Economic Council B.Byambasaikhan, about the council’s “100 day plan to intensify the economy.”

The following is an interview with the President of the Mongolian Youth Federation, A.Munkhbat, highlighting issues regarding the federation and future plans including the “Cycling Ulaanbaatar” project and the Asian Youth Forum.

As The Asia Foundation recently marked its 20th anniversary in Mongolia , Country Representative Meloney Lindberg sat down with Tsagaan Puntsag, chief of staff of the President of Mongolia and former Asia Foundation grantee in the Government Palace to discuss the country’s growing economy and democratic transition.

The following is an interview with state honored director Kh.Damdin, who directed “Red Flag”, “Camp’s Friends” and “Unforgettable Autumn”.

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In the framework of legal reform laid out by the Minister of Justice, a proposal for the formation of an investigation bureau focused on national security and fighting transnational organized crime was submitted to cabinet members.

Just back from an intensive, nine-day leadership training workshop in Singapore and the Philippines, which kicked off The Asia Foundation’s Development Fellows program , In Asia editor Alma Freeman interviewed one of the 10 inaugural Fellows from Mongolia, Badruun Gardi, executive director of the Zorig Foundation in Ulaanbaatar.

The President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj is returning in good health to Mongolia after undergoing surgery in Japan.

In 2013, there were 18,367 reported car accidents. According to relevant statistics, 97.2 percent of car accidents were caused by driver errors.

The tugrug’s rate [against the US dollar] fell over 28 percent which made our purchasing power weaker. Under this condition, the citizens would not be able to benefit from the economy.