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E.Orchlon: We strive to turn Mongolia into a renewable energy exporter

Mongolian Economy magazine spoke with E.Orchlon, Board Member and Chief Investment Officer of Newcom Group, about their vision, renewable energy and pioneering projects that are bringing lasting impact to Mongolia. -It is quite intriguing how someone with an economics degree ended up working as a CE

Annaka Peterson: $1million investment in green energy generates 3 times the jobs as the same investment in brown energy

Mongolian Economy magazine spoke with Annaka Peterson, Country Representative at the Global Green Growth Institute. We spoke about their projects on updating Mongolia’s NDC, energy efficiency, and green economy. -Could you briefly introduce yourself to our readers? How long have you been working as

Beatriz Maroto Izquierdo: We are here to enhance the living conditions of Mongolian citizens, especially the most vulnerable population

Mongolian Economy magazine spoke with Beatriz Maroto Izquierdo, Country Director of Geres Mongolia, about the Switch off Air Pollution Project, benefits of insulating private houses in the ger area and other on-going projects in Arkhangai and Khentii provinces. -How many people are working at Geres

Tamura Eriko: The new international airport is expected to start its operation from July 1, 2021

Mongolian Economy magazine spoke with Tamura Eriko, Chief Representative of the JICA Mongolia Office about JICA’s operations, MonJa Startup Accelerator Program and other ongoing projects. -The Government of Mongolia is planning to lift its border restrictions and open up air travel from May 1, 2021.

Ts. Tumentsogt: There is a necessity for copper concentrate and power plants

“Эрдэнэс Оюу толгой” ХХК-ийн Гүйцэтгэх захирал Ц.Түмэнцогттой Оюу Толгой төслийн өнөөгийн байдлын талаар ярилцлаа. -Коронавирусийн дэгдэлтийн улмаас улс орнуудын эдийн засаг хүнд сорилттой тулгарч байгаа энэ цаг үед Оюу толгой төсөл ямар ололт, амжилттай ажиллаж байна вэ? Цар тахал төслийн хэрэгжилт

B.Batjin: Job trends go out of style but passion never does

Mongolian Economy magazine spoke with B.Batjin, founder of Tomujin Academy, Tomujin Digital, and Tomujin Alternative School, about how to find and develop passion, children’s education and Tomujin’s vision. -Why Tomujin Alternative School is disruptive? -I would say that Tomujin is disruptive becaus

B.Enkhjargal: Educational inequality is the root cause of poverty

Mongolian Economy magazine spoke with B.Enkhjargal, COO and co-founder of TomYo, about startups, education and TomYo. -How would you evaluate startup funding opportunities in Mongolia on a scale of one to ten? How can we improve? -I would say six. Definitely, it is not as easy as Silicon Valley but

Iskander Azizov: Supply of COVID-19 vaccine will not only depend on Russia and Mongolia but also the WHO

Mongolian Economy magazine spoke with Iskander Azizov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Mongolia -Could you tell us about the key projects implemented by Russia and Mongolia at the moment? -The earliest and most important project is the Russian-Mongolian join

Daniel Worrall: There are three immediate priorities for Rio to resolve with the Government of Mongolia

“Mongolian Economy” interviewed Daniel Worrall, Rio Tinto Country Director for Mongolia to talk about the latest developments at the company . – Mr Daniel, You have lengthy experience of working in developing countries. Since you left a senior position with ExxonMobil and coming to Mongolia, w

G.Amgalanbayar: The Mars project has many benefits for investors

‘Mars On Earth’ international hybrid online conference is to be organized on November 13, 2020 at the State House in Mongolia. Welcoming the event, Mongolian Economy Magazine spoke with G. Amgalanbayar, Mars-V Project Executive Director. -What kind of message do you intend to give to the society wit

Philippe Merlin: I am struck by Mongolia’s huge potential

Mongolian Economy Magazine spoke with Philippe Merlin, Ambassador of France to Mongolia, about the relationship between France and Mongolia amid pandemic and opportunities for Mongolia. -It has been two years since you were appointed as French Ambassador to Mongolia. How would you describe Mongolia

P.Gankhuu: The message of “Erdenes Mongol” being the most influential company in Mongolia has reached to a global audience

Arvo Ott: We conclude that current level of Mongolian digitalization is relatively good

Delegations from the Estonian e-Governance academy had visited state agencies for further cooperation last February. During their working visit, the Mongolian Economy interviewed Mr. Arvo Ott, Chairman of the Management Board of e-Governance Academy and Heiko Vainsalu, Consultant in Roksnet Solution

Ch.Gankhuyag: Blockchain and cryptocurrency bring income redistribution

Mongolian Economy sat down with Ch.Gankhuyag, CEO of Ard Financial Group which issued Mongolia`s very first cryptocurrency, ArdCoin to talk about a shift to digital currency and why this shift is important to us. -How would you formulate the digital currency revolution? -Digital currency is not a co