Interview

Interview

Jan Wigsten: Mongolia doesn’t need more tourists, or so to speak “profitless volume”

Mongolian Economy Magazine spoke with Jan Wigsten, co-founder of a Swedish tour company called 360° Mongolia, about his experience designing luxury trips, consulting tour companies and insights on Mongolian tourism industry. -Could you introduce yourself to our readers? -I am Jan Wigsten, a Swedish

2021 оны есдүгээр сарын 27 · 1 мин уншина

Interview

Tapan Mishra: We want to put more emphasis on reducing poverty and inequality in Mongolia

Mongolian Economy magazine spoke with UN Resident Coordinator Tapan Mishra about ongoing UN projects, UN’s COVID-19 related responses and upcoming 60th anniversary of Mongolia’s accession to the UN. -Could you introduce yourself to our readers? -On behalf of the UN, I would like to express my

2021 оны есдүгээр сарын 10 · 1 мин уншина

Entrepreneurs Mongolia

Michael Morrow: Sometimes I am referred to as Mongolia’s fromager

Mongolian Economy spoke with Michael Morrow, the Executive Director at MACU LLC, about what brought him to Mongolia, what makes Mongolian cheeses special and his vision for the cheese industry. -Could you introduce yourself to our readers? -My name is Michael Morrow. I am the Executive Director at M

2021 оны долоодугаар сарын 22 · 1 мин уншина

Entrepreneurs Mongolia

Chris Melville: Working as an English lawyer in Mongolia

Mongolian Economy magazine spoke with Chris Melville, the co-founder and managing partner at the law firm Melville & Erdenedalai LLP, about how we came to Mongolia and how they turned their law firm into one of the firms listed in Tier 1 of the Legal 500. -Could you introduce yourself to our readers

2021 оны долоодугаар сарын 20 · 1 мин уншина

Entrepreneurs Mongolia

Graham Taylor: Introducing Active Adventures and Fine Wines to Mongolia

Mongolian Economy spoke with Graham Taylor, the founder of Karakorum Expeditions and Xanadu Fine Wines, about how he introduced high-quality wines to Mongolia, how he built up his portfolio and what is so special about aging wine. -Could you introduce yourself to our readers? -My name is Graham Tayl

2021 оны долоодугаар сарын 7 · 1 мин уншина

Environment

B.Bujinlkham: Earth Hour calls on everyone to be part of the solution and take action against climate change.

Mongolian Economy magazine spoke with B.Bujinlkham, organizer of the world’s largest grassroots movement Earth Hour in Mongolia, about preserving nature, collective actions against climate change, and the story behind Earth Hour Mongolia. -Could you introduce yourself to our readers? -Thank you for

2021 оны зургаадугаар сарын 14 · 1 мин уншина

Entrepreneurs Mongolia

Cliffe Arrand: Pioneering the hospitality industry in my adoptive home

Mongolian Economy magazine spoke with Cliffe Arrand, the Executive Chef, Creative Director and Owner of Rosewood Hospitality Group, about the journey of the Rosewood brand, their core values, and agile business model. -Could you introduce yourself to our readers? -I’m Cliffe Arrand, the Executive Ch

2021 оны зургаадугаар сарын 11 · 1 мин уншина

Ambassador

Traian Hristea: EU Member States will gradually lift restrictions on non-essential travel from third-countries

Mongolian Economy magazine spoke with Traian Hristea, the EU Ambassador and Head of Delegation to Mongolia, about key projects implemented by the EU Delegation, EU-Mongolia relations and EU travel restrictions. -Could you introduce yourself to our readers? -Thank you for inviting me. My name is Trai

2021 оны зургаадугаар сарын 7 · 1 мин уншина

Entrepreneurs Mongolia

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

2021 оны тавдугаар сарын 6 · 1 мин уншина

Environment

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

2021 оны дөрөвдүгээр сарын 29 · 1 мин уншина