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DAILY NEWS WIRE

August 26, 2021
Cabinet session update 
Cabinet had its regular session on Wednesday and discussed a number of timely issues. To decrease the spread of COVID-19, the high alert state of emergency will continue until the end of the year. Temporary passenger traffic procedures at the border have been extended to December 31, with the exception of entry at Chinggis Khaan International Airport. 
As part of efforts to decrease corruption, the government is receiving reports of corruption and bureaucracy complaints from the public, with most of the incidents related to the land allocation process. Cabinet approved a resolution to determine the size, location, and intended use of all land that was issued to citizens in 2021. The cabinet will form a comprehensive plan to reduce bureaucracy for the land allocation process, making it digital and transparent. 
Cabinet also reported on the 10 trillion MNT comprehensive plan to revive health and protect the economy. Through the Bank of Mongolia’s repo financing, commercial banks are working to lower annual interest rates to 10.5 percent. 
The FRC cautions the public about cryptocurrency  
The Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC) has urged citizens to beware of any activities related to unregulated cryptocurrencies, bitcoin, and virtual assets that promise high profits and benefits.
The FRC noted that it has no legal capacity to resolve issues related to virtual assets, due to the lack of control and regulation of cryptocurrency and virtual asset services in Mongolia. It also emphasized that the use of a decentralized system, and non-intermediary products and services can put an investor at risk of being involved in money laundering and terrorist financing.
Mongolia exported 806,500 tons of copper concentrate as of August 19  
The Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry reported that Mongolia exported a total of 806,500 tons of copper concentrate as of August 19, decreasing by 6.8 percent year-on-year. Copper concentrate shipments are continuing at Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod, although other exports are being put on hold for two weeks. In 2021, global copper prices increased by 18.7 percent. 
Iron ore export as of August 19 totaled 4.8 million tons, decreasing by 9.1 percent compared to the same period in 2020. Due to the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19, iron ore prices have fallen. 
Rio Tinto to cooperate with InvesCore to support SMEs 
Rio Tinto and InvesCore NBFI signed a cooperation agreement to implement a soft loan program to support small and medium-sized enterprises. 
Through the program, Rio Tinto's COVID-19 Pandemic Volunteer Fund will provide 2.9 billion MNT (1 million USD) to support small and medium-sized businesses in sustaining their operations.
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