In MongolianRecent visits to Mongolia by Chinese and Russian Presidents, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, have cemented deals that may see the mineral-rich country double trade with its neighbours and achieve a wider market reach for its exports through the overhaul and expansion of its ageing rail network.A two-day visit by Xi in late August resulted in 26 new trade and cooperation agreements being…
In MongolianIn a bid to lower trade barriers and eliminate Customs duties, Mongolia has struck its first major trade deal with Japan, which could pave the way for a broader network of free trade agreements (FTAs) while also boosting its chances of becoming a trade and logistics hub in the years to come.At the end of July, Mongolia and Japan signed an economic partnership agreement (EPA), which will…
Dear Oxford Business Group Subscribers, OBG is pleased to announce its media partnership with Invest Mongolia 2014, organised by Frontier Conference, which will be held on 2nd and 3rd September, at the Blue Sky Hotel, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Please see the below message from the organisers; for more information please visit: www.frontier-conference.com/ The main discussion themes of this year’s…
OBG is pleased to announce its media partnership with Construction Mongolia 2014, organised by Expo Mongol Co. Ltd., which will be held on 5th-7th September 2014, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Please see the below message from the organisers; for more information please visit: www.constructionmongolia.mn Construction Mongolia 2014 is supported by the Ministry of Construction and Urban Development…
Dear Oxford Business Group Subscribers, OBG is pleased to announce its media partnership with Oil & Oil Shale Mongolia 2014 International Investment Conference, organised by Minex Mongolia LLC, which will be held on 10th-11th Sept 2014, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Please see the below message from the organisers; for more information please visit: www.oilmongolia.com/ The hosts, organisers and sponsors…
In MongolianChanges to Mongolia’s mining legislation will open up vast new tracts of land for exploration and pave the way for new licence issuances. This should help restore the confidence of foreign investors made wary by government intervention in the sector.On July 1 the Mongolian parliament voted to approve amendments to legislation governing mining activity, ratifying changes to the Mineral…
In MongolianNew production capacity in Mongolia’s cement industry is set to meet rising demand as advanced technology is replacing old equipment, moving towards self sufficiency in one of the key materials in the construction trade.In May, Mongolia began production at the country’s largest cement plant, a 1m-tonne-capacity facility in the Khutul district of Selenge Province. The plant was refurbished…
In MongolianEfforts to highlight Mongolia’s broad range of attractions are paying off, with the tourism industry on course to notch up a decade of sustained growth, a recently published report has concluded.In its overview of the Mongolian tourism industry for 2014, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) said arrivals, earnings and employment were all on track to rise over the next 10 years,…
The Mongolia Guide contains useful information for visitors, including business culture, etiquette, climate, transport and how to obtain a visa. Those interested in doing business in Mongolia can also find a list of suggested hotels, as well as contact information for embassies, hospitals, travel agencies and other important resources. The chapter also features guide pieces on dog-sledding and basketball,…
This chapter explores the laws and regulations that affect businesses and investors in Mongolia. It also features a legal framework viewpoint from OBG partner, David Beckstead, Foreign Legal Consultant with Lehman, Lee & Xu Mongolia.…
