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MBCC “Doing Business with Mongolia seminar and Christmas Receptiom” Dec 10. 2024 London UK MBCCI London UK Goodman LLC

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Entravision's Hello Mongolia Event was a success www.gogo.mn

Entravision organized the "Hello Mongolia" event to introduce their services to business owners and expand cooperation. More than 250 entrepreneurs and marketing and sales professionals attended the event, spending a productive day learning new information about the effective implementation of digital marketing, advertising strategies, conducting discussions, and networking.
The event featured presentations and discussions, including representatives from Entravision, such as Pieter-Jan de Kroon, APAC President, and Johnny Johansson, Reseller Partner of APAC Emerging Markets of Meta. The guests, A. Undral, CEO of TenGer TV, J. Oyunchimeg, CMO of Tavan Bogd Group, O. Ganzorig, Chairman of the Board of Mandal Financial Group, had an exciting discussion on the topic of "Marketing in the Digital Era." They emphasized that advertising on social media platforms is an integral part of digital marketing, and it has become a tool for businesses to increase their online presence.
The event provided business owners with an opportunity to understand the advantages of working with an official ASP or Authorized Sales Partner in Mongolia. Entravision has become an Authorized Sales Partner of Meta, and they act as a bridge between brands and consumers on behalf of widely used platforms and publications. The networking activity laid the foundation for many collaborations and future opportunities.
About Entravision:
Entravision is a leading global advertising company that connects brands and consumers through widely used digital platforms. As an Authorized Sales Partner of Meta, Entravision is committed to expanding cooperation with business owners in Mongolia and providing them with effective digital marketing solutions.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs on Visit to China www.montsame.mn

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Batmunkhiin Battsetseg is visiting China on May 1-2, 2023 at the invitation of a member of the State Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Qin Gang.
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs will hold official talks and exchange views on strengthening Mongolia-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and intensifying cooperation.
The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Relations was established with China on August 21, 2014, when the two sides signed the “Mongolia – China Joint Declaration on Developing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Relations” in Ulaanbaatar city during President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Mongolia.
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Meet Mongolian Judokas on a Trip to the World Judo Championships - 2023 www.montsame.mn

Doha, Qatar gears up for the highly anticipated World Judo Championships - 2023, which is set to take place from May 7 to May 13. Over 500 top-notch judokas from more than 90 countries will put their skills to the test in this adrenaline-fueled Championship.
Mongolia has officially announced its list of top judokas, who will be showcasing their prowess on the world stage.
A total of 18 judokas have been selected for the Championship from Mongolia, including two judokas in each category of men’s 66 kg and 73 kg and women’s 48 kg, 52 kg, and 57 kg. B. Gankhaich (63 kg), the Asian Champion of 2022 and International Master of Sport will unfortunately miss out on the World Judo Championships due to an injury.
Men’s category
-60 kg – Ariunbold Enkhtaivan
-66 kg – Baskhuu Yondonperenlei, Erkhembayar Batzaya
-73 kg – Tsogtbaatar Tsend-Ochir, Erdenebayar Batzaya
-81 kg – Bolor-Ochir Gereltuya
-90 kg – Altanbagana Gantulga
-100 kg – Gonchigsuren Batkhuyag
+100kg – Tsetsentsengel Odkhuu
Women’s category
-48 kg – Narantsetseg Ganbaatar, Baasankhuu Bavuudorj
-52 kg – Sosorbaram Lkhagvasuren, Nandin-Erdene Myagmarsuren
-57 kg – Enkhriilen Lkhagvatogoo, Ichinkhorloo Munkhtsedev
-70 kg – Nyam-Erdene Batsuuri
-78 kg – Khuslen Otgonbayar
+78 kg – Adiyasuren Amarsaikhan
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Finland and Norway Can Help Solve Mongolia’s Clean Water Issue www.thediplomat.com

In Mongolia, clean water is emerging as a vital sector that requires modernization. In the past decade, coupled with climate change and mass mining activities, Mongolia’s chronic water stress has impinged on the livelihood of Mongolians. 2019 marked a record-high shrinkage of small rivers, ponds, and springs in Mongolia.
One solution the government of Mongolia can pursue is accelerating bilateral ties with Scandinavian countries like Finland and Norway, leaders of the global clean water sector.
In 2020, the Asian Development Bank’s Asian Water Development Outlook (AWDO) program assessed Mongolia’s water security and highlighted impending challenges in the country’s water sector.
The “Overview of Mongolia’s Water Resources System and Management” assessment envisaged additional support and collaboration from both international and domestic actors, including the Mongolian government and its water governing agencies. The recommended improvements encompass water governance, systems management, and modernizing tools and technologies that can and will produce clean water in the future. Moreover, the assessment emphasized that Mongolia’s river basin organizations are fairly young, therefore, investment and innovation are readily available.
However, one key factor that must be recognized is that Mongolia’s water security differs depending on the region. For example, the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, is home to two-thirds of the country’s population, and people continue to migrate from remote areas to the capital. With the swelling population comes pressure on the decades-old water and waste management systems, which are inundated by surging demand. In remote provinces, by contrast, the lack of modern waste management systems coupled with a shortage of clean water supplies is one of the reasons for migration to larger cities.
As with any major modernization effort, financial capability, investment, know-how, and technologies are fundamental to upgrading Mongolia’s water sector. The good news for Mongolia is that Ulaanbaatar’s third-neighbor foreign policy supports developmental initiatives and could leverage bilateral relations with countries like Finland and Norway to invest in clean water projects.
According to the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), Finland and Norway’s high standards on sanitation and clean water technology top any other countries in the world. The EPI consistently ranks Finland and Norway at the top in global sanitation and drinking water, followed by Iceland, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
It is important for Ulaanbaatar to channel foreign expertise into solving Mongolia’s clean water issues. Ulaanbaatar already has diplomatic relations with Finland and Norway, allowing a clear path to initiate clean water projects. On the other hand, clean water initiatives can also serve as an important bilateral mechanism to reinforce and strengthen ties that have been stagnant for some time.
Ulaanbaatar’s third neighbor’s foreign policy is predominantly proactive in the Asia-Pacific region. This is understandable considering the country’s geographical constraints. Nonetheless, when it comes to seeking investment in critical sectors such as clean water, Ulaanbaatar can be, and perhaps needs to be, more selective and pro-development versus solely depending on its mining activities. Addressing pressing issues and the discussion on improving critical sectors must come from the Mongolian government.
From a foreign policy standpoint, Ulaanbaatar’s third neighbor policy provides flexibilities that Mongolia can utilize. In practice, this means that government agencies are constantly searching for bilateral and multilateral cooperation in developmental projects.
From a macroeconomic perspective, newer initiatives can not only address critical needs but also help diversify Mongolia’s mining-dependent economy. More importantly, the modernization of the clean water sector is closely tied to human and public health. Unless water security issues are solved from the ground up, eventually they will become a major public health concern.
Adopting knowledge, experience, and technology from the Scandinavian countries can improve Mongolia’s current clean water system. Finland and Norway also are exemplary countries for maritime and forestry environmental care.
In 2022, the 14th Joint Commission on Economic, Scientific, and Technological Cooperation Between Finland and Mongolia took place in Ulaanbaatar. The joint commission discussed revitalizing economic cooperation between the two countries and mentioned the environment, forestry, and renewable energy sector.
Among Mongolia’s third neighbors, the United States is currently investing in a first-of-its-kind clean water project in Mongolia. With the signing of the Mongolia Water Pact in 2018, the U.S. and the government of Mongolia aimed to invest a total of $350 million dollars; so far $280 million dollars have been granted for the project.
The Mongolian government – and domestic organizations that support and advocate for clean water – need to focus on allocating finances and investments to important sectors such as finding solutions for clean water, water scarcity, and protecting water beds. But these actors must also devote equally valuable time and energy to recruiting foreign partners to help address Mongolia’s water security.
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Bolor Lkhaajav
Bolor Lkhaajav is a researcher specializing in Mongolia, China, Russia, Japan, East Asia, and the Americas. She holds an M.A. in Asia-Pacific Studies from the University of San Francisco.
 
 
 
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EIL's PMC Project in Mongolia organised Ground breaking ceremony for EPC packages 02 & 03 www.psuconnect.in

NEW DELHI- The Mongol Refinery project being executed by Engineers India Limited (EIL) as PMC achieved a critical milestone when the ground breaking ceremony of EPC packages viz. EPC-02 & EPC-03 got underway on 28th April 2023 at Sainshand, Mongolia.
His Excellency Mr. M P Singh, Ambassador of India to Mongolia, Hon’ble Mr. Delgersaihan, Member of Parliament, Mongolia, Hon’ble Mr. Enkhtuvshin, Member of Parliament, Mongolia, Hon’ble Batjargal, Governor of the Dornogovi Province, Hon’ble Ganzorig, Chairman of the Dornogovi Council and Western Development, Dr. Altantsetseg Dashdavaa, Executive Director - Mongol Refinery and other senior officials of all stakeholders graced the occasion.
Commencement of Construction activities of EPC 02 & 03 packages is an important milestone towards completion of the 1.5 MMTPA Mongol Refinery funded by the Government of India under Line of Credit (LOC).
EIL is committed to successfully executing this prestigious G2G collaboration project of national importance that will give fillip to the energy security of Mongolia.
 
 
 
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Consultation Meeting on Mongolia’s Road Sector Took Place www.montsame.mn

A consultation meeting on Mongolia’s road sector took place at the State Palace on April 27. In his speech at the meeting Prime Minister of Mongolia L. Oyun-Erdene emphasized the crucial contribution of the road sector to the country's development, informing the participants about the long-term development policy "Vision 2050" and the medium-term "New Revival Policy.”
Over the last two years, in total 689.1 kilometers of paved roads and 330 meters of steel-concrete bridges have been constructed in Mongolia. In June 2022, the construction of a 67 km auto road in route of Tosontsengel and Uliastai was completed, achieving the goal of connecting all 21 aimags of Mongolia with paved roads. Moreover, a 745-kilometer vertical axis auto road in the western region of Mongolia, which connects China and Russia through Bulgan Port in Khovd aimag and Tsagaanuur Port in Bayan-Ulgii aimag, was opened to traffic in November 2022.
"Due to the achievements in the road sector, Mongolia has climbed 33 places in the Logistics Performance Index of the World Bank since 2018, now standing at 97th place. We can make big success further by closely aligning the planning of road construction with the country's development policy and intensifying public and private partnership in the sector,” noted the Prime Minister.
The "New Revival Policy" of the Government of Mongolia outlines to grow its exports to USD 30 billion by increasing the capacity of the border ports three-fold.
The Government of Mongolia and the Municipality of Ulaanbaatar are working to implement the “New Beltway Project” and to build 225 kilometers of auto roads to connect the existing 1213 kilometers of auto roads in the capital to improve the road infrastructure in Ulaanbaatar city, the Prime Minister said.
In 2023, 540 kilometers of auto roads and 500 meters of steel-concrete bridges will be built in the country.
 
 
 
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Construction of Oil Pipeline for the First Oil Refinery in Mongolia Starts www.montsame.mn

The construction of a 530 km oil pipeline that transports crude oil from oil fields in Tamsag basin in Matad soum, Dornod aimag to the first Oil Refinery of Mongolia, which is under construction in Altanshiree soum, Dornogobi aimag has started.
The launching ceremony of the oil pipeline construction took place on April 28 with attendance of Dr. D. Altantsetseg, Executive Director of state-owned company “Mongol Refinery” LLC, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Mongolia Mohinder Pratap Singh, delegates of the Chinese state-owned ‘Norinco International Cooperation’ Co.Ltd and other officials.
The Government of Mongolia is implementing the Project to establish a grass root Oil Refinery Plant within the framework of the soft loan extended by the Government of India to ensure nation’s energy independency and expand the industry diversification. Upon approving the Detailed Feasibility Study and selecting "Engineers India Limited" as Project Management Consultant in 2019, the design and engineering works had started, and now, from this year on, the mechanical erection of the main technological facilities starts at full capacity.
The Government made a decision to transport the raw material of the oil refinery through a pipeline in 2020. As the Chinese state-owned ‘Norinco International Cooperation’ Co.Ltd won the tender to select a contractor to finance and construct the oil pipeline, a cooperation agreement was signed in April 2022.
The crude oil pipeline that pass through nine soums of three aimags, stretching for 530 kilometres is scheduled to be completed in 2025.
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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia www.gov.uk

Ms Fiona Blyth has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia in succession to Mr Philip Malone LVO who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.
Ms Blyth will take up her appointment during July 2023.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Full name: Ms Fiona Blyth
Year Role
2021 to 2022 Cabinet Office, Russia / Ukraine Team Leader, National Security Secretariat
2020 to 2021 Cabinet Office, Principal Analyst (Middle East)
2017 to 2020 Mogadishu, Senior Political Affairs Officer, United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia
2013 to 2017 FCO, United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations in New York, Senior Policy Adviser
2013 New York, Policy Analyst, International Peace Institute
2012 New York, Researcher to the Director of Policy, the Clinton Foundation
2011 to 2012 FCO, Desk Officer, European Counter Terrorism
2006 to 2010 British Army, Officer
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Japan brewer Kirin buys Australia vitamin giant Blackmores www.bbc.com

Japanese brewer Kirin has agreed to buy Australian vitamins maker Blackmores for A$1.88bn ($1.24bn; £999.4m).
The move comes as Kirin expands into healthcare in the face of shrinking beer sales in its home country and increasing regulation of alcohol.
"The acquisition of Blackmores is highly complementary to our existing Health Science business," it said.
The deal also gives Blackmores an exit as it has been struggling to recover sales since the pandemic.
Before Covid-19, the Australian natural health firm benefited from the practice of "daigou", in which Chinese consumers bought goods abroad to take back to China.
"The Kirin Scheme represents an attractive, all-cash transaction," the chair of Blackmores, Wendy Stops, said.
For Kirin, the deal is the latest in its efforts to diversify away from the alcohol business.
Beer sales in Japan have been falling for many years because of lifestyle changes among young people. Last year, the Japanese government launched a nationwide competition calling for ideas to encourage people to drink more alcohol.
At the same time, the World Health Organization has been calling for stricter rules on the global alcohol industry, urging governments to set higher prices to discourage drinking.
Kirin, which is known around the world for its beers, has a wider product range in its home country, including non-alcoholic, sugar-free drinks.
It also owns healthcare businesses and in 2019 started a partnership with Japanese skincare products and dietary supplements firm Fancl.
Kirin has previously said it aims to generate ¥500bn ($3.7bn; £2.97bn) in sales a year from its health business by the end of the decade.
The deal is expected to be completed in August. It is supported by Marcus Blackmore, the firm's founder's son, who has an 18% stake.
After the announcement, shares in the Australian firm rose by more than 20%, gaining the most in more than seven years.
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China, Mongolia need better eco-coordination www.chinadaily.com.cn

The frequent and strong sandstorms that have swept across northern China and some parts of southern China this year have surprised many people after years of relative lull during what had come to be known as the "sandstorm season" in March and April. Many are surprised also because the sandstorms occurred despite China combating desertification for decades.
Since the sandstorms originated in Mongolia, China should strengthen cooperation in environmental management with Mongolia to prevent such weather conditions.
North China shares a similar monsoonal climate, a variant of the continental climate, with southern Mongolia. The fact is, Mongolia has a rather fragile ecological environment with an arid climate that can be greatly influenced by climate change and environmental degradation elsewhere.
Also, in Mongolia, the average temperature has increased by 2.25 degrees Celsius, twice the world average, over the past 80 years. And while more than three-quarters of Mongolia's land is either desert or arid or facing desertification and soil degradation, climate-related natural disasters have increased, especially over the past 10 years. And sandstorms, in particular, could cause huge losses to the local people.
Although the Mongolian government has taken measures to address the desertification problem, the huge gap between human activities and environmental and ecological revival remains a chronic environmental problem.
The over-exploitation of soil for farming — less than 2 percent of Mongolia's land area is arable — excessive use of water for agriculture and construction, overgrazing of land, including on pastures, and the unrestrained extraction of underground resources have been continuously reducing the underground water tables and turning the land bare, making it easier for even strong winds to carry millions of tons of sand southward.
China has been working with Mongolia to combat desertification and reduce sandstorms. Still, more efforts are needed to raise the underground water tables and revitalize the soil, including the surface soil, in order to prevent sandstorms.
In 2021, Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh launched a national campaign for planting 1 billion trees by 2030 as part of the country's fight against climate change. The campaign started in earnest this year.
The Xinjiang Uygur and Inner Mongolia autonomous regions, which share their border with Mongolia, can boost cooperation with Mongolia and help it build a green great wall. This will also help better protect China's "Green Great Wall", and promote the Three-North Shelter Forest Program and the afforestation projects in northern, northwestern and northeastern China.
Moreover, as parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, China and Mongolia can also boost bilateral cooperation through the two authoritative international agreements, as well as through the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.
Under the framework of the Silk Road Fund-established with the aim of promoting cooperation and development in Belt and Road countries — China and Mongolia can jointly establish a "green fund" so Mongolia can have easy access to financing for green development projects, including the "One Billion Trees" campaign.
Besides, the Mongolian National Climate Committee approved the 2023 action plans to bolster the national campaign, including tree-planting programs and improvement of policies and laws to fight climate change by, among other things, setting carbon dioxide emission goals and improving the energy, agriculture and construction sectors.
Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang can deepen cooperation with Mongolia in these sectors. By doing so, they can also benefit China's green development projects. Chinese herbs with economic value, such as the drought-resistant sea buckthorns, herbacynomorii and cistanches can be planted in Mongolian areas to prevent soil erosion and sandstorms. Joint planting can help not only improve the eco-environment and boost Mongolia's environmental resilience but also promote employment for local farmers and herdsmen.
Climate change is a common global challenge. Only with the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, better planning to achieve sustainable development, and a change in people's lifestyle to reduce environmental damage can a solution to the climate problem be found. Global governance of climate issues is an objective requirement and inevitable trend for all countries.
Fan Lijun is a research fellow at the Inner Mongolia Academy of Social Sciences; Zhao Rigetu is an associate research fellow at the Inner Mongolia Academy of Social Sciences; and Huang Tonglaga is a doctoral candidate at the National University of Mongolia.
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