🎭 Burns Night: A Wee Dram of Success! 🥃
What a night! Burns Night 2025 was an absolute triumph, filled with laughter, poetry, bagpipes, and, of course, a generous flow of whisky! 🥂 A huge thank you to everyone who poured their heart and soul into making it happen—it wouldn’t have been the same without you.

🎶 Pipes, Poetry & Pints
The evening kicked off in true Scottish style, with the sound of bagpipes filling the air, setting the perfect tone for a night of tradition and revelry. The Address to the Haggis was delivered with all the dramatic flair it deserves, and let’s not forget the haggis itself—rich, peppery, and absolutely delicious!

Toasts were raised, glasses clinked by the British and USA Ambassadors, and Burns’ words rang out, reminding us why this celebration of Scotland’s beloved bard is always one for the books.

🎉 A Night to Remember
From the heartfelt Immortal Memory to the cheeky Toast to the Lassies and the sharp-witted Reply, the spirit of Burns was well and truly alive. The dance floor saw its fair share of action, and the whisky—well, let’s just say it flowed as freely as the banter!

🥂 Here’s to Many More!
With such a brilliant evening behind us, it’s clear that BritCham knows how to throw a party! Here’s to more unforgettable nights, and may next year’s Burns be even bigger, bolder, and just as filled with haggis and cheer! Slàinte mhath! 🏴

💰 The Investor Ice Age: Mongolia’s Foreign Investment Freeze

Talk of attracting foreign investors? Endless. Results? Scarce.

Mongolia boasts 9,350 active foreign-invested businesses, but with over 5,400 shutting down since 1990, the track record isn’t great. The country received $3.5 billion in investments last year, but $2.5 billion came from Oyu Tolgoi—the mining giant still tangled in tax disputes.

For a decade, investors have called out Mongolia’s unpredictable tax policies, and despite government promises, the situation hasn’t improved. The Investor Protection Council, meant to address these concerns, has received over 1,100 complaints—most unresolved.

Legal battles, corruption, and inconsistent policies continue to push investors away. Until Mongolia offers real stability, foreign capital will remain wary.

📈 Inflation Nears Double Digits—Wallets Beware!

Mongolia’s inflation is heating up! Prices surged 9.6% in January 2025, climbing 1.4% in just a month. This marks seven straight months of rising costs, putting the Bank of Mongolia’s 6% inflation target at serious risk.

Food prices lead the way, with meat up 2,000-3,000 MNT per kilo. In response, the government has capped meat exports and is boosting local supply. Meanwhile, imported goods and rising energy costs are adding extra pressure.

With inflation nearing double digits, the central bank may be forced to raise interest rates. Buckle up, Mongolia—it’s going to be a pricey year!

🏛️ Corruption: A Small Step Forward, But a Long Road Ahead

Good news! Mongolia has climbed seven places in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, now ranking 114th out of 180 countries. Bad news? Corruption is still a major issue, with a low score of 33 points.

The index evaluates misuse of public funds, government accountability, and legal protections for whistleblowers. While the global average is 43, two-thirds of countries still struggle with corruption.

Mongolia’s rise is promising, but unless anti-corruption efforts become more than just talk, lasting change remains out of reach.

🐑 Fun Fact of the Day: More Sheep Than People!

Did you know Mongolia has seven times more sheep than people? It also has 6.5 times more goats and 1.3 times more horses than its human population. Despite modernization, 25% of Mongolians still live a nomadic lifestyle.

Proof that tradition thrives on the steppe! 🇲🇳 🏇