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Ppl who live in Japan or used to how did you send cargo/packages to Mongolia?

Please help i want to send package thats about 2kg back home

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2024/11/14
20:22 UTC

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Mongolian abroad looking to start small cashmere export business – any advice?

Hello, fellow Mongolians! I’m currently living abroad and am very interested in exporting Mongolian cashmere products. I’ve done some market research and have a good understanding of potential demand and trends here. Rather than setting up my own production, I’d like to work with existing cashmere factories in Mongolia – focusing on rebranding and incorporating my own designs.

The idea is to start small, so I don’t want to establish a factory or go into production myself just yet. I’m more interested in developing the brand and reaching out to the factories for collaborations. However, my main challenge is that I don’t have any direct connections within the Mongolian cashmere industry.

If anyone has experience with cashmere export, branding, or can recommend trustworthy factories or contacts, I’d be incredibly grateful! Any advice on navigating logistics and the initial setup would also be very helpful.

Thanks

3 Comments
2024/11/14
20:13 UTC

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Karakoram In Vancouver, Canada

I came across a restaurant in Vancouver called "Karakoram" and was curious about the name. At first, I thought it might have a Mongolian connection, but after a bit of research, I found out it’s actually a Pakistani restaurant specializing in authentic Pakistani cuisine.

The name "Karakoram" refers to a prominent mountain range spanning Pakistan, China, and India, with its influence extending even further geographically. Intrigued, I looked up more about the historical significance of Karakorum and the Mongolian capital, Khar-Khorin, wondering if there was a connection. Interestingly, "Karakoram" is derived from a Turkic word meaning "black gravel," while in Mongolian, "Khar-Khorin" translates to "black twenty."

I found it fascinating that the name carries different meanings in various cultures but has no direct link between the mountain range and the Mongol Empire capital’s name. Anyone with a background in history or linguistics have more insights on this?

https://preview.redd.it/2z0vgfx8zw0e1.jpg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fc40fe3d7fbf9a8aa3d0682a611d3f1f6b702461

3 Comments
2024/11/14
18:55 UTC

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Drop off and pick up service

Im still offering drop off and pick up services. can be available anytime any day any hour you want. And can do a 1-2 day trips Terelj, khustai, chingis khan statue, mini gobi. Can plan a head depending on your schedule and preferences.

0 Comments
2024/11/14
14:27 UTC

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ЭЕШ-ын дүйцүүлэх хүсэлт бичих

Хамуудаа туслаарай! Би ЭЕШ-ынхаа Англи хэлний оноогоо IELTS-аар дүйцүүлэх гэж байгаа юм. Гэхдээ хүсэлт явуул гэд болдоггүй ээ. Би chatgpt-ээс асуусан чинь:

“Хүсэлт

Би, (миний нэр), элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалт өгөхөөр бүртгүүлсэн бөгөөд IELTS олон улсын шалгалтанд 7.5/9 оноо авсан. Иймд миний IELTS шалгалтын дүнг ЭЕШ-ийн Англи хэлний шалгалтад дүйцүүлэхийг хүсье.

Холбоо барих утас: (миний дугаар)

Хүндэтгэсэн, (миний нэр)”

Энэ хангалттай юу эсвэл өөрөөр бичих ёстой юу? Туслаад өгөөрэй манайхаан. Баярлалаа!

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2024/11/14
13:54 UTC

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Does Hitech restock on cpus AMD specifically?

Bruh

6 Comments
2024/11/14
12:27 UTC

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Hair style

Hotin tuvd gaigu unte djgu us zasdg gzr haana bn ve usnihe uchra oldgue middle part hairstyletai blmor bh ym😭

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2024/11/14
11:21 UTC

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Do both conscripts and contract soldiers even receive a decent salary while serving in the Mongolian army or is the pay that bad?

I mean people have discussed about the draft (цэрэг татлага) in Mongolia (and the methods on how to dodge it), so I won't get into that here. Instead I am mainly talking about how much do both conscripts (coerced to enlist against their wishes) & contract soldiers (as in those having the free will to enlist solely by choice) get paid (in ₮) while serving active duty in the Mongolian Ground Forces.

Putting into perspective, I have an pay chart referenced from the US army: [>!Converted from USD > MNT!<]

Here is the pay table for enlisted and NCO's (pay grades / цалингийн зэрэг from E-1 to E-9): [Yearly]

Rank (цол)<2 years experience (2 жилийн туршлагатай)>4 years experience (4 жилийн туршлагатай)>6 years experience (6 жилийн туршлагатай)>8 years experience (8 жилийн туршлагатай)
PVT (E-1)$24,206.40 (₮82,620,558.29)$24,206.40 (₮82,620,558.29)$24,206.40 (₮82,620,558.29)$24,206.40 (₮82,620,558.29)
PVT (E-2)$27,145.20 (₮92,651,182.28)$27,169.20 (₮92,733,098.36)$27,181.20 (₮92,774,056.40)$27,193.20 (₮92,815,014.44)
PFC (E-3)$28,530.00 (₮97,377,740.10)$32,162.00 (₮109,774,373.54)$32,162.00 (₮109,774,373.54)$32,162.00 (₮109,774,373.54)
SPC (E-4)$31,604.40 (₮107,871,189.95)$36,795.60 (₮125,589,638.05)$38,368.80 (₮130,959,237.10)$38,368.80 (₮130,959,237.10)
CPL (E-4) $31,604.40 (₮107,871,189.95)$36,795.60 (₮125,589,638.05)$38,368.80 (₮130,959,237.10)$38,368.80 (₮130,959,237.10)
SGT (E-5)$34,466.40 (₮117,639,682.49)$38,570.40 (₮131,647,332.17)$40,388.40 (₮137,852,475.23)$43,221.60 (₮147,522,668.47)
SSG (E-6)$37,627.20 (₮128,428,030.22)$45,010.80 (₮153,629,512.24)$46,857.60 (₮159,932,954.59)$51,030.00 (₮174,174,065.10)
SFC (E-7)$43,498.80 (₮148,468,799.20)$51,699.60 (₮176,459,523.73)$53,586.00 (₮182,898,127.62)$56,815.20 (₮193,919,936.18)
MSG (E-8) [+8] $62,578.80 (₮213,592,082.80)[+10] $65,347.20 (₮223,041,102.62)[+12] $67,060.80 (₮228,889,910.74)[+14] $69,112.80 (₮235,893,735.58)
1SG (E-9) [+8] $62,578.80 (₮213,592,082.80)[+10] $65,347.20 (₮223,041,102.62)[+12] $67,060.80 (₮228,889,910.74)[+14] $69,112.80 (₮235,893,735.58)
SGM (E-9)[+10] $76,446.00 (₮260,923,193.82)[+12] $78,177.60 (₮266,833,438.99)[+14] $80,359.20 (₮274,279,610.66)[+16] $82,926.00 (₮283,040,535.42)
CSM (E-9)[+10] $76,446.00 (₮260,923,193.82)[+12] $78,177.60 (₮266,833,438.99)[+14] $80,359.20 (₮274,279,610.66)[+16] $82,926.00 (₮283,040,535.42)

Here is the pay table for officers and generals (pay grades / цалингийн зэрэг from O-1 to O-10): [Yearly]

Rank (цол)<2 years experience (2 жилийн туршлагатай)>4 years experience (4 жилийн туршлагатай)>6 years experience (6 жилийн туршлагатай)>8 years experience (8 жилийн туршлагатай)
2LT (O-1)$45,914.40 (₮156,713,652.65)$57,776.00 (₮197,199,309.92)$57,776.00 (₮197,199,309.92)$57,776.00 (₮197,199,309.92)
1LT (O-2)$52,902.00 (₮180,563,519.34)$71,737.20 (₮244,851,258.92)$73,209.60 (₮249,876,810.43)$73,210.00 (₮249,878,175.70)
CPT (O-3)$61,225.20 (₮208,972,015.88)$81,673.20 (₮278,764,516.04)$85,593.60 (₮292,145,507.71)$89,888.40 (₮306,804,390.23)
MAJ (O-4)$69,638.40 (₮237,687,697.73)$87,184.80 (₮297,576,543.82)$92,178.00 (₮314,619,184.26)$97,534.80 (₮332,902,853.32)
LTC (O-5)$80,708.40 (₮275,471,489.63)$98,395.20 (₮335,839,544.78)$102,326.40 (₮349,257,398.69)$104,670.00 (₮357,256,503.90)
COL (O-6)$96,814.80 (₮330,445,370.92)$113,338.80 (₮386,844,592.00)$113,774.40 (₮388,331,368.85)$118,648.80 (₮404,968,524.70)
BG (O-7)$127,666.80 (₮435,748,491.76)$138,528.00 (₮472,819,613.76)$142,473.60 (₮486,286,617.31)$146,379.60 (₮499,618,459.33)
MG (O-8)$153,644.40 (₮524,414,456.75)$162,950.40 (₮556,177,416.77)$167,122.80 (₮570,418,527.28)$174,078.00 (₮594,157,807.26)
LTG (O-9)[+20] $217,152.00 (₮741,176,691.84)[+22] $220,287.60 (₮751,879,027.69)[+24] $221,900.40 (₮757,383,788.27)-
GEN (O-10)[+20] $221,900.40 (₮757,383,788.27)---

Not forgetting drill & hazard pay (Does this system exist in Mongolia?)

  • Drill pay: part of the total compensation available to both national guard or reserves performing drilling or other training related duties.
  • Hazard pay: additional payments made towards a soldier performing hazardous duties or work involving physical hardship.

Enlisted & NCO:

RankDrillHazard
PVT$75.37 (₮257,250.62)$150 (₮511,975.50)
PFC$79.25 (₮270,493.72)$150 (₮511,975.50)
SPC$87.79 (₮299,642.19)$165 (₮563,173.05)
CPL$92.28 (₮314,967.33)$165 (₮563,173.05)
SGT$102.19 (₮348,791.84)$190 (₮648,502.30)
SSG$115.02 (₮392,582.81)$215 (₮733,831.55)
SFC$120.83 (₮412,413.33)$240 (₮819,160.80)
MSG$173.83 (₮593,311.34)$240 (₮819,160.80)
1SG$181.52 (₮619,558.62)$240 (₮819,160.80)
SGM$212.35 (₮724,786.65)$240 (₮819,160.80)
CSM$217.16 (₮741,204.00)$240 (₮819,160.80)

Officers & Generals:

RankDrillHazard
2LT$127.54 (₮435,315.70)$150 (₮511,975.50)
1LT$146.95 (₮501,565.33)$150 (₮511,975.50)
CPT$170.07 (₮580,477.82)$175 (₮597,304.75)
MAJ$193.44 (₮660,243.60)$225 (₮767,963.25)
LTC$224.19 (₮765,198.58)$250 (₮853,292.50)
COL$268.93 (₮917,903.81)$250 (₮853,292.50)
BG$354.63 (₮1,210,412.48)$150 (₮511,975.50)
MG$426.79 (₮1,456,706.82)$150 (₮511,975.50)
LTG$603.20 (₮2,058,824.14)$150 (₮511,975.50)
GEN$616.39 (₮2,103,843.86)$150 (₮511,975.50)

In hindsight -

  • Are Mongolian soldiers (including conscripts) paid that much (as shown above) in Mongolia?
  • Does an Mongolian infantryman at E-1 earn approximately $24,206.40 (~82,620,558.29 tugrik) a year?
  • I know an well experienced American Colonel lives under the salary of $118,648.80 (~404,968,524.70 tugrik) what are you able to purchase in Mongolia with that amount of money?
  • In regards to (3-star & 4-star) Generals, do they earn close to $221,900.40 (~757,383,788.27 tugrik) as their annual salary, even then what can they afford with approx. ~757.3m tugrik?
5 Comments
2024/11/14
10:47 UTC

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Why do we still have this stupid problem ?

Here is the HIV/AIDS graph of Mongolia over the years. Most of these are spread transmitted sexually. So why cant these people just buy condoms that are selling for 1$ a pack ? Why ? all these cases could have been non existent with just 1$. It’s like how the world almost eliminated smallpox due to vaccines. Whats wrong with using a condom on a daily basis ?

13 Comments
2024/11/14
09:14 UTC

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Олон улсаас Монгол руу борлуулах

Монголд гэр ахуйн бараа зармаар байна. Танай улсад одоогоор ямар тээврийн нэгж байдаг вэ? Мөн таны алдартай төлбөрийн арга юу вэ?
12 Comments
2024/11/14
08:57 UTC

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Teen Pregnancy

Pregnant at 16 almost 17. Where can I get an abortion and how much does it cost for a doctor's consultation and the abortion. Can't let parents know, please help.

57 Comments
2024/11/14
06:31 UTC

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Any serious OW2 players in Mongolia? How do you manage high ping?

Title. I'm getting on average 103-115 ping and I hate it. I used to get 30 ping in the states, feels bad man. Do you use any ping reducing software like Exitlag or is that kind of stuff bs?

Also wanna lobby up lol

2 Comments
2024/11/14
06:05 UTC

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Is there any proper Bouldering gym in Ulaanbaatar ?

2 Comments
2024/11/14
02:39 UTC

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GDP per capita PPP in East Asia in 2023

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2024/11/14
01:34 UTC

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USPS has suspended mail to Mongolia due to lack of transportation. Anyone know why?

I still can book a flight...

2 Comments
2024/11/14
00:35 UTC

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Food

Hey! Thank you for all the answers regarding my previous questions guys! Very appreciate all the help! I'd just want to ask about the possibility of getting horse/camel dishes in UB, anyone knows some good restaurants that serve them? I also want to try airag, but I guess it shouldn't be difficult to get it in the restaurants See you tomorrow Mongolia!

5 Comments
2024/11/13
23:52 UTC

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Mongolian television program

I’m wondering if anyone knows this show my partner talks about. They say it was a spoof on “The Mask” but it was episodic. They were in an episode as a kid and I wanna see if I can find the show to dig through it.

Forgive the barebones description but that’s all they remember about it.

0 Comments
2024/11/13
20:19 UTC

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Visiting Mongolia

Hello guys! I'm visiting your country o June and I'm not sure about which tour to take. I have two options starting and finishing in Ulaanbatar:

1: Amarbayasgalant - Monastery, selenge river, Lake Khovsgol, Therkhiin Tsava Lake, Tsenkher, Karakorum, Khogno Khan

2: Baga Gadzrïn Chuluu, Yolyn Am, Khongoryn Els, Bayanzag, Ongiin Hiid, Karakorum, Khustai National Park

Which one do you think it's the best. I'm planning to go on June.

Thanks guys. Looking forward to arrive to your wonderful country

4 Comments
2024/11/13
20:09 UTC

0

Keyboard meddeg huneenuu encn odoo

Nee tsenher gereln anivcaad ajildguee meddeg huneeenuuu

1 Comment
2024/11/13
17:24 UTC

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English podcast recommendation

Can you guys recommend me any English podcast like our secret podcast?(bidnii nuuts podcast), Wanna improve English here :)

13 Comments
2024/11/13
14:05 UTC

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Hello from Buryaad Mongol!

0 Comments
2024/11/13
13:08 UTC

2

Soldier draft

The draft should already be over but for some reason, they're still trying to get me to come. I already applied for the Student Soldier program and I am a 1st course uni student. I can't figure out why they ask me to come other than trying to get a quick cash. Any tips or opinion?

1 Comment
2024/11/13
11:54 UTC

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Exchange USDT(tether) to tugrug cash

Hello. Is there any crypto exchanges in Ulaanbaatar, where I can come in person and exchange USDT to tugrug cash, maybe to bank account

4 Comments
2024/11/13
08:47 UTC

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Mongolian soldiers serving in Iraq as part of an international security force during counter insurgency operations.

9 Comments
2024/11/13
08:21 UTC

9

What to buy as gift?

Any recommendations as so much the choices

18 Comments
2024/11/13
08:02 UTC

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minecraft server

#PVP - #TOWNY - #FRIENDLY МОНГОЛЫН MINECRAFT ШИНЭ SERVER! Java IP: IP: 131.186.33.73:25569 VERSION:1.21 Bedrock IP: 131.186.33.73 Port:25569 Та бүхэн Minecraft-д шинэ адал явдал хайж байна уу? Мэдээж! Бидний шинэ MongolZ Community серверт нэгдээрэй! ЯАГААД СОНГОХ ВЭ? CUSTOM ЗЭВСЭГ: Манай серверт өөрийн гэсэн гайхамшигтай зэвсгүүд бий! Таныг хамгаалж, дайснаа ялахад туслах болно! СУУРИН БАЙГУУЛ: Нэгэн гайхамшигтай суурь байгуулж, найзуудтайгаа хамт амьдрахад бэлэн үү? ДАЙН ДАЙНД АДАЛ ЯВДАЛ: Дайснуудтай тулалдаж, батлагдсан ялалт хүртэж, шагнал ав! ХУДАЛДААНД НЭГДЭХ! Найзуудтайгаа хамтран тоглох, шинэ найз нөхөдтэй болох боломжтой! Бидний сервер дээрхи нууцлаг адал явдлуудыг судлахад бэлэн үү? БҮРТГҮҮЛЭЭРЭЙ: Одоо нэгдэж, Minecraft-ын хамгийн гайхалтай адал явдлыг мэдрээрэй! БИДНИЙ СЭРВЭРТ НЭГДЭЭРЭЙ! Таныг хүлээж байна! Хэрэв та адал явдал, зэвсэг, найз нөхөд хайж байгаа бол MongolZ Community таныг хүлээж байна!

4 Comments
2024/11/13
07:04 UTC

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am I cooked?

A few weeks ago I told my boss that I wanted to quit my job, a lot of talk later we agreed on "taking 2-3 weeks break" from work. Last Monday, it was my work day, but I didn't go, gived company supplies back and until today I'm not communicating at all, I'm just unavailable anywhere (email, social). But I feel like a someone who is running, which irritates me. On the other hand, by simply being unavailable is there any legal punishment? On a scale of 10, how cooked am I?

27 Comments
2024/11/13
05:39 UTC

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Terelj National Park

Hey! I want to go to the Terelj Park on a day trip, is there any way to get there with public transportation from Ulaanbaatar?

8 Comments
2024/11/13
03:41 UTC

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