by Robert Ritz
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Politics Anti-corruption probe freezes MNT 2.6 trillion linked to Ulaanbaatar projects; two suspects charged Published: 2026-05-29 Mongolia’s Anti-Corruption Agency, with police and intelligence investigators, has opened a case under Criminal Code Article 22.1 into Ulaanbaatar-implement
Politics Parliament Ratifies 15-Year Russian Aviation Fuel Deal with Belarus Arbitration and Joint Airport Operator Published: 2026-05-28 Parliament approved a 15-year intergovernmental agreement for Russia to supply aviation fuel to Mongolia, with 72 of 109 MPs voting in favor after th
Politics Vehicle Owners Warned to Pay Annual Tax by June 1 or Face Fines and Driving Restrictions Published: 2026-05-27 Mongolia’s annual compulsory tax for motor vehicles and self-propelled machinery must be paid by June 1, according to tax legislation. The General Tax Authority has re
Politics B. Purevdagva Confirmed as Ulaanbaatar Mayor, Promises No New Local Taxes and People-Centered Spending Published: 2026-05-26 Ulaanbaatar’s City Council approved B. Purevdagva as mayor with 92.3% support, and Prime Minister N. Uchral confirmed the appointment, making him the cit
Politics B. Purevdagva Backed for Ulaanbaatar Mayor; City Council to Vote Next, PM Confirmation to Follow Published: 2026-05-25 The MPP’s Ulaanbaatar committee endorsed B. Purevdagva as nominee for Governor of the Capital City and Ulaanbaatar Mayor, following the May 16 dismissal of Kh.
Politics Central Bank Mandate to Shift to Price Stability under Draft Law Published: 2026-05-24 Bank of Mongolia plans legal amendments to redefine its primary mandate as price stability, replacing the broader goal of stabilizing the national currency. Governor S. Narantsogt aims to sub
Politics Parliament Fast-Tracks Foreign Borrowing Law as Fiscal Watchdog Flags “Second Budget” Risk Published: 2026-05-23 Parliament passed the new Law on Enhancing the Use and Efficiency of Foreign Borrowing on May 23 after the cabinet reintroduced it on an urgent basis on May 13, remo
Politics Parliament Backs Urgent Tax Package and Procedural Amendments for First Reading Published: 2026-05-22 Parliament (State Great Khural) opened its plenary at 10:00 and advanced key items to first-reading preparation. Lawmakers supported debating the Government’s urgently submitte
Politics Financial Consumer Protection Bill Submitted with APR Disclosure, Ombudsman, and Ban on Abusive Collections Published: 2026-05-21 Lawmakers submitted a draft Financial Consumer Protection law to Speaker S. Byambatsogt on May 21. The bill was prepared by a cross‑party working gr
Politics Family Policy Separated from Welfare in Draft Bills Sent to Parliament Published: 2026-05-20 The Cabinet approved two bills to restructure social support and will submit them to Parliament: a new Family Support Law and revisions to the Welfare Law. Demographic incentives—child
May 23, 2026 to May 29, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Draft law caps exploration licenses at six years, raises fees, and introduces copper royalty tiers Mongolia’s Industry and Mineral Resources Minister G. Damdinnyam h
May 16, 2026 to May 22, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Rio Tinto Management Fees Halved in Oyu Tolgoi Deal, Savings to Start in 2026 Mongolia has reached an initial agreement with Rio Tinto to cut Oyu Tolgoi LLC’s manage
May 9, 2026 to May 15, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Political Attacks on Oyu Tolgoi and Sector Probes Escalate as Article Ties Resource Disputes to Russian Competition Political pressure around Oyu Tolgoi is intensifyi
May 2, 2026 to May 8, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. PM orders urgent bill to set state stakes in strategic mineral deposits and route returns via National Wealth Fund Mongolia’s Prime Minister has ordered the urgent dra
April 25, 2026 to May 1, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Oyu Tolgoi beats Q1 output plan as price gains lift revenue; targets $2.6 billion FCF by year-end Oyu Tolgoi delivered a strong first quarter, beating its productio