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New Mongolian PM appoints his Cabinet

“The geopolitical situation is becoming increasingly complex. The government decided to immediately begin work and maintain the continuity of state policy. Therefore, a third of the previous government is retained,” G.Zandanshatar said.

Smoking ban in bars and restaurants

The smoking ban legislation passed by parliament on 24th October will be implemented from 1st March 2013. Officials say the new ban against smoking and smokers will be tightened by this date.MPs G.Uyanga, L.Erdenechimeg and N.Udval and the Minister for

Government now to list concession contracts

The parliament discussed a draft law to make amendments in a law about concession contracts and passed it with 59.6 percent of MPs votes during a regular meeting on 25th October. MPs suggested that the draft law should be submitted

“Great Chinggis Khan” exhibition opens

The opening ceremony for the “Great Chinggis Khan” exhibition was held at the Mongolian State History museum on 25th October. Prime Minister N.Altanhuyag commented  that “the whole world had been called by the Great Chinggis Khan and were talking about

Government to issue 5 billion US dollar bond

The Parliament finally discussed a decree on whether or not to agree to issue a government bond. The 5 Billion US dollar bond was approved by 76.9 percent of members of parliament with 42 of 52 MPs approving the bond.

China’s largest rare earth supplier halts production

China’s stranglehold on the world’s rare earth supply appears to be relaxing, with its largest producer of light rare earths forced to halt some of its operations for a month in an attempt to stop prices slipping further.The Inner Mongolia

Firm not talking on Aussie woman’s detention in Mongolia

THE Hong Kong-based firm behind an Australian woman”s detention in Mongolia as part of a corruption investigation has refused to comment on claims she was banned from leaving the country as retaliation for providing information against Mongolian authorities.Sarah Armstrong, 32,

HIV infection diagnosed in a foreigner

The National Research Center for Infectious Diseases released information that the 115th , and 116th HIV infection cases were registered last week. The new patients were male, aged around 45-49, 30-24. Currently they are in the infection phase. A foreigner

Minister D.Ganhuyag: OT Investment Agreement must be changed

The Government delivered a written petition on the Oyu Tolgoi Investment Agreement renegotiation to Rio Tinto three times and had a face to face meeting, announced the Minister for Mining Industry, D.Gankhuyag. During a press conference with journalists he gave

Talks to decide fate of Aussie lawyer in Mongolia

Mongolian authorities who have prevented an Australian
lawyer from leaving the country will hold further talks with her this Saturday.

Sarah Armstrong, 32, works for SouthGobi Resources, a
subsidiary of mining giant Rio Tinto.

Ms Armstrong was detained at the airport in

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