Mongolia

While Mongolia is rapidly becoming world famous for the large deposits of gold, copper and coal at its mines, a less well-known investment story is that of the country’s hydrocarbons sector. Recent surges in exploration promise significant expansion of the sector, and the government is also looking at developing its own downstream operations. The...

The next several years are likely to see the Mongolian hotel market become considerably more competitive and dynamic as major international chains open in the country and existing institutions look to strengthen their positions in the industry.

So many opportunities in Mongolia are just that – potential yet to be fully explored. That is what makes the mobile market so unique – it is one of just a handful of mature segments. Mobile telephony in 2010 attracted approximately 73% of all telecoms investment. There were 91.3 mobile subscribers per 100 people according to the Communications...

Thanks to rapid economic growth and the unleashing of rising demand, Mongolia’s real estate sector is currently experiencing something of a comeback. Centred on and dominated by Ulaanbaatar, the market has experienced a strong growth in activity as well as yields in 2010-11, with the expectation that this expansion will continue into 2012.

Almost a byword for remote landscapes, Mongolia exerts a strong pull on the adventurous traveller, and its unique offerings are being discovered by a new generation of visitors. The industry has a small but expanding base of business and backpacker tourists coming to explore and develop its economic potential, while the country looks to strengthen...

Like most sectors, the technology industry in Mongolia is just getting started. Broadband networks are still in development, and internet and computer penetration rates are low. Getting everyone plugged in and computer-literate is going to be a challenge due to the country’s geography – Mongolia is the least densely populated nation in the world,...