by Robert Ritz
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Politics Presidential Office Clarifies MP Recall Bill, Rejects Claims of Power Grab Published: 2026-04-12 The Presidential Office moved to clarify President U. Khurelsukh’s draft law on recalling members of parliament after opposition parties delayed debate to next Thursday. Presidentia
Politics Parliament to Revisit MP Recall Bill; Cabinet Eases Tax Pressure and Backs Fuel Support Published: 2026-04-11 Parliament will resume debate next week on the President’s amendments to the Law on Parliament detailing procedures to recall lawmakers, alongside bills on science and
Politics Recall Bill Triggers Debate Over Parliamentary Powers as President’s Office Rejects ‘Power Grab’ Claims Published: 2026-04-10 A presidentially initiated bill to enable the recall of members of parliament has ignited a test of Mongolia’s parliamentary system. Critics warn the ch
Politics MP Recall Bill Debated as Speaker Neutrality Proposal Moves Forward; Votes Pushed to Friday Over Quorum Gap Published: 2026-04-09 Parliament opened debate on the President’s March 9 bill to amend the Law on the State Great Khural, introducing clearer grounds to recall MPs after
Politics Transport State Secretary’s Bribery Case Sent to Prosecutors with 17 Properties Frozen Published: 2026-04-08 The Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) has completed its investigation into B. Nasantogtokh, State Secretary of the Ministry of Road and Transport Developme
Politics IAAC questions MP Oyun-Erdene following dossier alleging Bodi Group-linked bribery Published: 2026-04-07 The Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) took over four hours of witness testimony from former prime minister and current MP L. Oyun-Erdene after he filed an 894-
Politics Ruling Party Seeks Customs-Duty Lever to Cap Fuel Prices as Oil Supply Risks Rise Published: 2026-04-06 The MPP caucus heard an economic briefing from Economy and Development Minister J. Enkhbayar, noting 2025 GDP grew 6.8%, with 3.2 points from agriculture and Oyu Tolgoi outpu
Politics Uchral Takes Office, Forms Cabinet as Tuul Expressway Scrutinized and Petition Targets Ulaanbaatar Mayor Published: 2026-04-05 Nyam-Osor Uchral was appointed Mongolia’s 35th prime minister and quickly assembled a coalition cabinet with ministers from the MPP, HUN Party, and the
Politics New Cabinet Seated as PM Uchral Launches Immediate Austerity Measures Published: 2026-04-04 Prime Minister N. Uchral appointed and certified a 19-member cabinet, including 16 ministers from the Mongolian People's Party (MPP), two from HUN, and one from the National Coalition. H
Politics Parliament Advances Excise Tax on Petroleum Byproducts to Curb Fake Fuel Published: 2026-04-03 The State Great Khural voted 60–43 to advance amendments imposing an excise tax on petroleum refining byproducts, aiming to restrict “fake fuel” blending and expand revenue. The bill—
April 4, 2026 to April 10, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. New Cabinet Holds First Meeting, Sets Budget Revision and Mining Reforms in Motion Prime Minister N. Uchral convened his new 19-member cabinet’s first meeting on
March 28, 2026 to April 3, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Prime Minister Removed as DP Boycotts Parliament; Fuel Prices Raised and Oyu Tolgoi Faces Water Fee Dispute Mongolia’s Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar was removed
March 21, 2026 to March 27, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Trade Balance Turns Positive as Exports Double and Foreign Reserves Hit Record High Mongolia’s external position improved markedly in the first nine months of 20
March 14, 2026 to March 20, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Government Pushes Tougher Terms in Renewed Oyu Tolgoi Talks with Rio Tinto Mongolia’s government has reopened high‑stakes negotiations with Rio Tinto over the Oy
March 14, 2026 to March 20, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Parliament Session Stalls Over Attendance as AN Boycott and MPP Absences Block Cabinet Appointments Mongolia’s State Great Khural failed to convene as planned on