Throughout 2014 there was a continuation of the drastic decline of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Mongolia, a shift that began in early 2013. With global commodity prices remaining low, and the dispute between the Mongolian government and Rio Tinto over the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine ongoing, an economic recovery does not seem likely in the short term. However,...
I am often asked by foreign investors about my perception of Mongolia’s economic prospects. In the short term, there are a number of hurdles that need to be overcome in order to improve the country’s legal framework and facilitate greater economic activity. Over the long run, however, there seems to be a strong political will to continue...
I am often asked by foreign investors about my perception of Mongolia’s economic prospects. In the short term, there are a number of hurdles that need to be overcome in order to improve the country’s legal framework and facilitate greater economic activity. Over the long run, however, there seems to be a strong political will to continue strengthening Mongolia’s legal...
Following two years of rapid expansion of foreign investment, the political and economic developments in Mongolia during 2012 have provoked much debate. Two topics on which many prospective investors seek guidance are the incoming government’s position on the Oyu Tolgoi investment agreement and the new Law on Foreign Investment in Sectors of...
I like to use the image of a glass of water to describe my views on Mongolia’s legal system and the current business climate for foreign investment. Depending upon one’s disposition, the glass is half full, providing an unusual opportunity for foreign investors in a legal system surprisingly light on approval procedures, contending approval...
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