Weekday briefings covering the latest Mongolian news.
Diplomacy ROK President Joins Naadam Opening as Ulaanbaatar and Seoul Publish Strategic Partnership Declaration Published: 2026-07-11 South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung attended Naadam’s opening ceremony in Ulaanbaatar and took part in a traditional archer
Politics Flag Day Parade Showcases New Defense Gear and Domestic Production in Expanded Display Published: 2026-07-10 Mongolia marked State Flag Day on July 10 with an expanded military parade on Sukhbaatar Square, featuring over 4,400 service members in the capital and more than 8,500
Economy Oyu Tolgoi Hits Full Production with Favorable Markets, Board Chair Says Published: 2026-07-09 Oyu Tolgoi LLC Board Chair Sean Hinton said the copper-gold mine has entered a “historic inflection point,” reaching full operating capacity as global metals prices strengthen. In an i
Politics Cabinet Approves New Primary School Models; Sets Health Screenings, Energy Auctions, and Road Overhaul Published: 2026-07-08 The cabinet approved measures to ease public school overcrowding by introducing location-specific primary school models starting in the 2026–2027 academi
Politics Uchral Administration Marks 100 Days with Market Reforms, Oyu Tolgoi Deal Gains Published: 2026-07-07 Prime Minister N. Uchral marked 100 days in office highlighting a pro-market reform drive and a revised Oyu Tolgoi framework expected to deliver over MNT 30 trillion in savings
Politics Parliament Closes Spring Session with 278 Laws, Advancing Economic Freedom and Tax Overhaul Published: 2026-07-06 Parliament closed its spring session after passing 278 laws and resolutions, highlighting an Economic Freedom Law, a tax package, and social insurance reforms. The
Economy Tourist Arrivals Hit 418,732 as Naadam Season Kicks Off Published: 2026-07-05 As of July 1, 2026, Mongolia has recorded 418,732 foreign tourist arrivals, a 19.8% increase (up 69,088) from the same period in 2025, according to official tourism statistics. The figure marks a stron
Economy Kazakhstan Requires Declaration for $10,000+ Cash; Outbound Transfers Above Threshold Prohibited Published: 2026-07-04 Mongolia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Department has issued an advisory for travelers to and from Kazakhstan on cash-carrying rules under the Eurasian
Politics Parliament closes spring session with 278 acts passed; scrutiny and process questioned Published: 2026-07-03 Parliament ended its 2026 spring session after 79 sitting days, with leaders citing record throughput. Speaker S. Byambatsogt said 278 laws and resolutions were approved
Politics Parliament Approves Pension Reform Overhaul with Three-Pillar System and 2027 Increases Published: 2026-07-02 Parliament passed amendments to the General Law on Social Insurance with roughly 85% support, creating a three-pillar pension model and raising current pensions by MNT
Politics Cabinet Approves E-Notary Overhaul, Enforcement Reforms, Korea License Pact, and Oyu Tolgoi Interest Cut Published: 2026-07-01 The Cabinet endorsed a bill to move notarial services fully online with remote attestation, cutting paperwork and in-person visits. Parallel reforms to
Politics Parliament Extends Plenary Schedule as DP Caucus Halts Social Insurance Debate for Two Hours Published: 2026-06-30 Parliament expanded this week’s plenary to four days, setting first readings on multiple bills, including amendments to the General Law on Social Insurance, change
Politics National Security Council to Issue Guidance on Oyu Tolgoi in 14:00 Meeting Published: 2026-06-29 Mongolia’s National Security Council (NSC) will convene at 14:00 on June 29 to discuss current issues related to Oyu Tolgoi and prepare recommendations, according to local media. Th
Politics Parliament to Conclude Spring Session on July 3, Taking Up Oil, Excise, Social Insurance and Mining Resolutions Published: 2026-06-28 The State Great Khural will close its 75-day spring session on July 3 after opening on March 16, meeting the minimum sitting requirement in law.
Politics Alleged Campaign Violations Surface in Local By-Elections as MPP Sweeps Provincial Seats Published: 2026-06-27 Mongolia’s June 21 local by-elections concluded with the Mongolian People's Party (MPP) winning all nine provincial council mandates contested, amid allegations of cam
Politics Parliament Finalizes Tax Package Overhaul, Easing Burdens on Low Earners and SMEs Published: 2026-06-26 Parliament approved a comprehensive tax package revising personal, corporate, VAT, excise, and administration rules. Personal income tax introduces two new bands: 0% on month
Politics Opposition MP presses to halt rushed bills, denounces proposed threefold royalty cut and seeks Oyu Tolgoi shareholder changes Published: 2026-06-25 DP lawmaker N. Altankhuyag criticized Parliament’s expanded use of the urgent procedure ahead of Naadam, arguing key social and ec
Politics Government Shifts July 16–17 to Holidays, Creating 10-Day Naadam Break Published: 2026-06-24 The Cabinet approved a resolution moving Thursday–Friday, July 16–17, to public holidays, creating a continuous July 10–19 break aligned with the Naadam festival. Government offices and
Politics Tobacco Control Bill Proposes Sharp Excise Hikes with 30% Customs Duty, Raising Illicit Trade Concerns Published: 2026-06-23 Parliament is debating amendments to the Tobacco Control Law that would expand excise and customs coverage to e-cigarettes and heated tobacco, ban flavor
Politics Ulaanbaatar approves 2026 budget revision to fund winter fuel purchases and core services Published: 2026-06-22 Ulaanbaatar’s Citizens’ Representative Khural approved a 2026 budget revision, reallocating more than MNT 400 billion to procure semi-coke for heating and support pub
Politics Parliament Committees to Review Homebuyer Complaints, Hold Public Broadcaster Hearing, and Prepare Draft Laws Published: 2026-06-21 A working group under the Standing Committee on Petitions will meet at 15:30 tomorrow to assess complaints from citizens who prepaid for apartment
Politics Pension Reform Bill Proposes Lower Employer Premiums as SOE Appointments and Housing Contract Risks Draw Scrutiny Published: 2026-06-20 Mongolia’s Cabinet sent a social insurance reform bill to Parliament on an urgent basis, aiming to finalize a “fair” pension system and slight
Politics Parliament to Hold First Reading of Tobacco Control Amendments alongside Climate, Forest, and State Secrets Bills Published: 2026-06-19 The State Great Khural convenes at 10:00 to tackle a packed agenda led by the first reading of amendments to the Tobacco Control Law, sponsore
Politics Parliament Advances Tax Package with Progressive Corporate Rates Headed for Final Vote Published: 2026-06-18 Parliament’s spring session moved the government’s tax package toward final approval after holding final discussions on amendments to the General Tax Law, Corporate Inco
Politics Government Orders Police to Clear Oyu Tolgoi Copper Export Road Blockade, Citing Economic Security Risks Published: 2026-06-17 Protesters identifying with the Ers Shinechlel (Radical Reform) Movement blocked the Oyu Tolgoi LLC copper concentrate haul road near Tsagaan Khad from
Politics Parliament to Debate Tobacco Control Amendments Targeting E‑Cigarette Flavors Published: 2026-06-16 Parliament is set to debate this week long-pending amendments to the Tobacco Control Law that would restrict or ban flavored e‑cigarette products. Proponents frame the measure as
Politics Under-18 Ban on Scooters, Mopeds, and E-bikes Takes Effect July 1, 2026 Published: 2026-06-15 Parliament approved amendments to the Road Traffic Safety Law setting a national age limit of 18 for operating scooters, mopeds, and Sur-Ron–type e-bikes, effective July 1, 2026. Viola
Politics Ulaanbaatar City Council Resets Extraordinary Session to June 17 and 22 for Budget and Land-Use Decisions Published: 2026-06-14 Ulaanbaatar’s City Council rescheduled its 13th extraordinary session to June 17 and 22, shifting from June 15 and 19. The agenda prioritizes first re
Politics Bill Seeks to Ban Civil Servants’ Paid Social Media Promotion During Campaigns Published: 2026-06-13 MP P. Sainzorig and 18 lawmakers submitted a draft amendment to the Law on Civil Service on June 10, 2026, proposing to prohibit civil servants from boosting paid content on the
Politics Personal Income Tax Overhaul Debated as MPs Weigh Universal Relief and 1% Rate Proposal Published: 2026-06-12 Parliament opened debate on amendments to the Personal Income Tax Law that would expand relief beyond salaried workers to all earners, increase the deduction, and exemp
Politics Ulaanbaatar sets June 15 and 19 votes on second 2026 budget revision, ties changes to fuel costs and winter readiness Published: 2026-06-11 Ulaanbaatar’s City Council will hold extraordinary sessions on June 15 and 19 to pass a second revision of the 2026 city budget and amend
Politics Cabinet Sends ‘Fair Pension’ Overhaul to Parliament, Recalculates Pre‑2013 Benefits and Launches Hybrid Savings Published: 2026-06-10 Prime Minister N. Uchral unveiled a pension reform package approved by the Cabinet and set for submission to Parliament, aiming to link benefits
Politics Ts. Tsogt Nominated Chief Justice as Borteeg Block Assigned to Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi After Failed Tender Published: 2026-06-07 The Supreme Court’s Judges’ Council nominated Administrative Chamber judge Ts. Tsogt for Chief Justice on June 3, sending the proposal to the President
Politics New SAT-1 Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak Expands; Scooter Rules Tighten and Supreme Court Nomination Moves Forward Published: 2026-06-06 Authorities confirmed a rare SAT-1 strain of foot-and-mouth disease in Bayan-Ulgii and Khovd, with Khovd reporting 406 infected animals in Bulgan an
Politics Bill on Economic Freedom Submitted to Parliament to Codify Property and Contract Protections Published: 2026-06-05 Members of Parliament O. Tsogtgerel and B. Jargalan submitted a draft Law on Economic Freedom to Speaker S. Byambatsogt on June 5. The bill seeks to entrench const
Politics Government Submits Business Freedom Bill to Limit State Interference and Enable Foreign Banks Published: 2026-06-04 Prime Minister N. Uchral submitted the Business Freedom bill to parliament under expedited procedure, alongside roughly 100 related amendments aimed at codifying
Politics Government Fast-Tracks Business Freedom Legislation; Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi to Develop Borteeg After Tender Fails Published: 2026-06-03 The Cabinet backed submission of a Business Freedom Law with broad amendments to the Investment and Permit/Notification frameworks, aiming to cu
Politics Government Authorized and Finance Ministry Processed Fulham Sponsorship, Reports Say Published: 2026-06-02 Protests outside the Digital Development Ministry have targeted Minister Ch. Nomin over alleged payments to English football club Fulham. However, two outlets report the i
Politics Parliament Hosts Children’s Day Visit, Advances Child Development Bill and Universal School Lunch Plan Published: 2026-06-01 On Children’s Day (June 1), Speaker S. Byambatsogt welcomed a delegation of students touring the State Palace and emphasized the importance of creating a
Politics Transport Minister Orders Site Secured, Halts Mining Across Dornogovi After 13-Year-Old’s Death Published: 2026-05-31 A 13-year-old boy died on May 24 in Urgun district, Dornogovi Province, after a landfill embankment collapsed. Visiting the site on May 31, Transport Minister B
Politics Prime Minister Orders Surprise Mine-Safety and Rehabilitation Inspections Following Toddler’s Death Published: 2026-05-30 Prime Minister N. Uchral offered condolences to the family of a three-year-old girl who died after falling into a drilling borehole in Zaamar soum, Tuv Prov
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
Politics City Hall PR Staffer Questioned after PM Orders Sweep of Ulaanbaatar Projects Published: 2026-05-19 Reports surfaced that B. Sarantsetseg, a press officer at the Ulaanbaatar City Administration, and her spouse were taken from their home on the morning of May 19. The basis for t
Politics Government Extends Reserve Meat Sales, Fixes Prices as City Governor Removed over Suspected Price Manipulation Published: 2026-05-18 The cabinet approved emergency anti-inflation steps focused on Ulaanbaatar’s meat supply, extending reserve meat sales to July 1 and fixing price
Politics Ulaanbaatar Mayor Dismissed Over Meat Price Manipulation Claims; Reserve Sales Halted for Probe Published: 2026-05-17 Prime Minister N. Uchral removed Ulaanbaatar Mayor Kh. Nyambaatar, alleging the city allowed manipulated pricing and failed to deliver reserve meat as inflation
Politics Prime Minister Orders Probe Into Missing 2,500t Reserve Meat, Vows Rapid Price Stabilization Published: 2026-05-16 Prime Minister N. Uchral met food sector officials and inspected the Khuchit Shonkhor market following a sharp rise in meat prices, which drove April inflation to
Politics Parliament Moves Forward on Foreign Loan Efficiency Bill; Tax Amendments Tabled for Debate Published: 2026-05-15 Parliament convened on May 15 to debate a packed fiscal agenda, led by a government bill to increase the utilization and efficiency of foreign loans under urgent pro
Politics Parliament Opens Debate on 2027 Budget Framework with Wider Policy Docket Published: 2026-05-14 Parliament convened its regular spring session to debate the 2027 Budget Framework Statement and the 2028–2029 medium‑term projections, setting the parameters for revenues, spending,
Politics Government Replaces Immigration Chief, Appoints Former UK Ambassador B. Enkhsukh Published: 2026-05-13 The Cabinet dismissed N. Uuganbayar as head of the General Authority for Citizenship and Immigration and appointed B. Enkhsukh on May 13. Uuganbayar had led the agency since A
Politics Cabinet to Define 60% Return for Strategic Deposits as Draft Royalties Rise on Stockpile Metals Published: 2026-05-12 Prime Minister N. Uchral said the Government will urgently submit legislation to set the state’s share in strategic mineral deposits and their derived (stockpil
Politics Cabinet Moves to Lock In 60% Citizen Share of Strategic Mine Proceeds via Special Royalty, Ending Case-by-Case Deals Published: 2026-05-11 The government will fast-track a standalone law to define economic benefits from strategic and derivative deposits, guarantee at least 60%
Politics Parliament Weighs Tax Package Debate with Medium-Term Budget Framework on Docket Published: 2026-05-10 The State Great Khural will set this week’s agenda around fiscal policy and tax reform, starting with the 2027 Budget Framework Statement and 2028–2029 projections. Lawmakers
Politics Parliament Completes First Reading of 2027 Budget Framework as Government Refocuses Capital Plans Published: 2026-05-09 Parliament finalized the first reading of the 2027 Budget Framework Statement and 2028–2029 projections, forwarding them to standing committees. Following the
Politics Parliament Rejects Bill to Exempt Key Project Loans from Debt Limit, Raising Refinery Delay Risks Published: 2026-05-08 Parliament voted down a bill to boost foreign loan utilization that would have excluded financing for the Indian-backed oil refinery, the China-backed Erdeneb
Politics MP Ch. Nomin warns against reviving criminal defamation clause after Constitutional Court ruling Published: 2026-05-07 A parliamentary working group is seeking to reintroduce a special “defamation” offense into the Criminal Code, despite the Constitutional Court having previous
Politics Cabinet drafts strategic-mines law, targets bigger public returns with Wealth Fund and utility reforms Published: 2026-05-06 The Cabinet ordered a standalone law to set the state’s share in strategic mineral deposits and route a larger portion of returns to citizens via the Nat
Politics Parliamentary Committee Hears Briefing on Trafficking Shift Online, Myanmar Scam Hub, and Victim Repatriations Published: 2026-05-05 Parliament’s Legal Standing Committee received a government briefing on anti‑trafficking measures, delivered by Deputy Colonel Ts. Dashzeveg, hea
Politics Constitutional Court Sets Hearing on Presidential Term Law Following 2019 Amendment Published: 2026-05-04 The Constitutional Court has scheduled a mid-chamber hearing on May 8, 2026 to review whether the Presidential Law’s four-year term clause conflicts with the 2019 constitut
Politics Parliament Schedules First Readings on 2027 Budget Framework, Health Bills, and Legal Amendments Next Week Published: 2026-05-03 Parliament will convene on May 7 and 8 to take up a packed agenda spanning fiscal planning, health-sector regulation, and legal compliance. Lawmakers
Politics Ulaanbaatar City Council Installs New Chair as Leadership Dispute Persists; Deputy Mayor Probed; ETT Inheritance, Bank Reserve Rules Updated Published: 2026-05-02 Ulaanbaatar’s City Council named D. Ikhbayar as chair, with 94.44% support of 36 members present, following the rem
Politics Government Submits 2027 Fiscal Framework and Annual Development Plan to Parliament Published: 2026-05-01 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development J. Enkhbayar submitted two key documents to the State Great Khural: the 2027 Fiscal Framework with 2028–2029 pr
Politics Draft Social Welfare Overhaul Seeks Sharper Targeting and Employment Link as Outlays Surge Published: 2026-04-30 The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Protection opened the first public hearing on a revised Social Welfare Law, aiming to refocus benefits on vulnerable groups
Politics Cabinet Sends Sweeping Tax Relief Package to Parliament with New PIT Rebates, VAT Threshold and CIT Bracket Published: 2026-04-29 The Cabinet approved a wide-ranging tax package for submission to Parliament, projecting MNT 2.2 trillion in relief. Provisions include annual refun
Politics Ulaanbaatar City Council Chair Ousted; MPP Puts Forward D. Ikhbayar as Tuul Expressway Row Deepens Published: 2026-04-28 Ulaanbaatar’s Citizens’ Representative Khural removed Chair A. Bayar in an extraordinary session, with 29 of 31 attending members voting in favor; DP members
Politics Court Rejects Urgent Arrest of Ulaanbaatar Deputy Mayor in Tuul Expressway Inquiry Published: 2026-04-27 Ulaanbaatar’s First Deputy Mayor T. Davaadalai was detained for 48 hours after police searched his home during a probe into the Tuul Expressway project. Prosecutors said inv
Politics City Councilor and Party Official Detained as IAAC Probes Selbe Sub-Center Contract Published: 2026-04-26 The Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) detained Ulaanbaatar City Council member B. Sergelenbaatar and Truth and Justice Party secretary-general Sh. Munkhsaikha
Politics Government Suspends Tuul Expressway for Investigation as Kazakhstan Agreements Advance and Fuel Measures Stabilize Prices Published: 2026-04-25 Prime Minister N. Uchral ordered the Tuul Expressway project paused pending law‑enforcement review, citing environmental, congestion,
Politics Debt-Ceiling Exemption Bill for Key Infrastructure Delayed as Ruling Caucus Seeks Revisions Published: 2026-04-24 Parliament postponed final approval of a bill to exclude select external loans from Mongolia’s debt ceiling, granting the MPP caucus a four-day recess to consolidat
Politics Address Change Registrations Paused on E‑Mongolia During Local By‑Elections Published: 2026-04-23 Mongolia has halted inter-administrative unit address change registrations ahead of local by-elections, in line with election law requiring a freeze 60 days before voting. The Gene
Politics Cabinet Raises Teachers’ Salaries 50%, Ends Dual-Pay System; Tuul Expressway Suspended Pending Probe Published: 2026-04-22 The Cabinet approved a 50% increase to base pay for education staff from May 1, with all bonuses recalculated on the higher salary, replacing the dual “old
Politics Capital Prosecutors Open Four Cases Against Ex-PM L. Oyun-Erdene for Abuse of Office and Money Laundering Published: 2026-04-21 Ulaanbaatar prosecutors have registered four criminal inquiries involving former prime minister and sitting MP L. Oyun-Erdene following complaints fro
Politics Government Moves Civil Service to Flexible Hours with Weekly Remote Work Published: 2026-04-20 From April 20, 2026, Mongolia’s civil service shifts to a more flexible work model under a new government resolution. Agencies may set start times between 07:00–08:30 and end times be
Politics Prime Minister Uchral pushes winter readiness with tariff reform and funding for energy sector Published: 2026-04-19 Prime Minister N. Uchral inspected Thermal Power Plant No. 4, which supplies 49% of the central grid’s electricity and 55.2% of Ulaanbaatar’s heat, and outlined
Economy Mongolian Railway’s MNT 300 Billion MTZ Bond Fully Subscribed to Fund Bagakhangai–Khoshigt–Emeelt Spur Published: 2026-04-18 Mongolian Railway (state-owned “Mongolyn Tömör Zam” SOE) has completed the sale of its MTZ bond, raising MNT 300 billion at a 17% annual coupon. Proceeds
Politics Ulaanbaatar Civil Servants to Work One Day Remotely with Flexible Hours from April 20 Published: 2026-04-17 Ulaanbaatar’s government and city administration employees will shift to flexible hours and one remote workday per week starting April 20, 2026. The change follows a Cabi
Politics Parliament Advances President’s MP Recall Bill with Narrow Vote, Exposing Party Splits Published: 2026-04-16 Parliament voted 57–44 (56.4% of 101 present) to proceed with President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh’s bill to allow recalling Members of Parliament for ethics breaches and cer
Politics Cabinet Reviews Tariff Adjustments, Health Pay Reform and Pro‑Business Measures in 20‑Item Agenda Published: 2026-04-15 Mongolia’s Cabinet opened its regular session at 08:00 to consider 20 items spanning trade, labor, and regulatory reforms. Proposals include setting new custo
Politics Case Against Ex-MP and Erdenes Critical Minerals Director Sent to Prosecutors Following Corruption Probe Published: 2026-04-14 The Anti-Corruption Agency’s Investigation Department has completed its probe into D. Togtokhsuren, director of state-owned Erdenes Critical Minerals a
Politics Draft mining law revamp boosts local royalties and aligns copper levy with global norms Published: 2026-04-13 The MPP caucus reviewed sweeping amendments to the Mineral Law that would raise the share of the Mineral Resource Use Fee retained by mining districts by 1.5–2 times, t
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—
Politics MPP Backs S. Byambatsogt for Speaker as DP Secures Recess and Intra‑Party Rift Continues Published: 2026-04-02 The MPP Executive Council nominated Cabinet Secretariat chief S. Byambatsogt for Speaker, with the MPP caucus later endorsing him. The decision followed days of factio
Politics Cabinet Session Canceled as PM Uchral Seeks Coalition Partners; HUN Party Weighs Offer Published: 2026-04-01 The regular Wednesday Cabinet meeting was canceled with Prime Minister N. Uchral yet to finalize his cabinet lineup. Uchral is courting partners to bolster stability in
Politics Uchral Confirmed as Prime Minister with 82% Vote, Sets Four-Track Liberalization Agenda Published: 2026-03-31 Parliament confirmed N. Uchral as Mongolia’s 35th Prime Minister with 82.2% support and he received the state seal, pledging a pragmatic program centered on four “liber
Politics N. Uchral Appointed Prime Minister as He Quits Speaker Role and Outlines Liberalization Drive Published: 2026-03-30 Parliament appointed N. Uchral as Mongolia’s 35th Prime Minister with 82.2% support after he resigned as Speaker to satisfy opposition demands that a party leader
Politics Prime Minister Removed as DP Boycotts Parliament; Fuel Prices Raised and Oyu Tolgoi Faces Water Fee Dispute Published: 2026-03-29 Parliament voted to remove Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar after he requested resignation, following a Democratic Party (DP) boycott over Speaker Uch
Correction: An earlier version of this newsletter and several recent editions contained translation errors — most notably, "MPRP" where it should have read "MPP" (Mongolian People's Party), and "Entrée Resources" in stories that were actually about Oyu Tolgoi. These errors were caused by a rec
Politics Zandanshatar Resigns After Parliament Deadlock Clears Path for Uchral Leadership Transition Published: 2026-03-27 Mongolia’s political standoff ended with Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar resigning after the MPP leadership backed his request, the parliamentary standing committee
Politics Parliament Stalemate Deepens as MPP Weighs Leadership Shuffle and Cabinet Reset Published: 2026-03-26 Mongolia’s parliament remained paralyzed for a second week as the Democratic Party kept boycotting plenary sessions until Parliament Speaker and MPP leader N. Uchral steps down
Politics Cabinet Reviews Emergency Economic Response Plan and Key Governance Bills Published: 2026-03-25 The Cabinet held its regular session on March 25 to review a broad agenda centered on external risk management and domestic governance reforms. The main item was a contingency plan t
Politics Oyun-Erdene Takes Anti-Corruption Complaint Over Alleged $1.3 Million Bribe Claim Published: 2026-03-24 Former Prime Minister and MP Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene has filed a complaint with the Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC), submitting 894 pages of material alleg
Politics Immigration Agency Expels 87 Foreign Nationals After February Compliance Checks Published: 2026-03-23 Mongolia’s General Authority for Immigration and Citizenship said February inspections led to the expulsion of 87 foreign nationals from 12 countries, reflecting tighter enforc
Politics President Highlights National Campaigns and Signs of Local Growth During Bayan-Ölgii Visit Published: 2026-03-22 President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh visited Bayan-Ölgii during the Nauryz-2026 celebrations, using the trip to promote his flagship national campaigns and praise the pro
Politics Corruption Cases Rise 15.1% in First Two Months of 2026 Published: 2026-03-21 Mongolia recorded 99 corruption-related criminal cases in the first two months of 2026, up 15.1% from the same period a year earlier, according to zarig.mn. The sharpest increase was in abuse of power
Politics President Khurelsukh Highlights Local Industry and Social Programs During Zavkhan Visit Published: 2026-03-20 President U. Khurelsukh toured Zavkhan Province, meeting residents in Uliastai and presenting state honors, while underscoring national programs on food security, refor
Politics Parliament Session Stalls Over Attendance as AN Boycott and MPP Absences Block Cabinet Appointments Published: 2026-03-19 Mongolia’s State Great Khural failed to convene as planned on March 19 due to insufficient attendance, delaying cabinet reshuffles and Constitutional Court
Politics Cabinet Shuffle Advances: Enkh-Amgalan Tapped for Education, HUN’s Naidalaa Poised for Energy Portfolio Published: 2026-03-18 Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar moved to replace two ministers, forwarding MP L. Enkh-Amgalan for Education and preparing to nominate MP B. Naidalaa for
Politics Cabinet Shake-Up Set for Wednesday as PM to Present Dismissals and Nominees to Parliament Published: 2026-03-17 Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar will brief Parliament at 14:00 on Wednesday on releasing Energy Minister B. Choijilsuren and Education Minister P. Naranbayar and intro
Politics High Court Sends ‘Green Buses’ Case to Supervisory Review Over Legal Interpretation Disputes Published: 2026-03-16 Mongolia’s Supreme Court has decided to hear the so‑called “Green Buses” case at the supervisory level, agreeing to review complaints from defendants, their lawyer
Politics Parliament Opens Spring Session to Tackle 30+ Bills, Including MP Recall Mechanism and Tax Changes Published: 2026-03-15 The State Great Khural opens its spring session on Monday, shifting from the usual March 15 start due to the weekend. Lawmakers face an accelerated agenda le
Politics * Shareholders of “Zes-Erdeniin Khuv” Rally, Seek Ouster of Construction Minister Over Alleged MNT 30–70 Billion Diversions * Anti-Corruption Agency Sanctions 10 Officials for Donation Misuse and Influence-Peddling * Parliament to Open Spring Session on March 16, Sets 30+ Bills for Debat...
Politics * Parliament Speaker N. Uchral Reviews Development Priorities During Khuvsgul Working Visit Economy * Khanbogd Launches Soft-Loan Program for SMEs with MNT 4.1 Billion Fund Diplomacy * Ulaanbaatar–Dubai Repatriation Flight Set for March 10 to Assist Citizens in the Middle East Infrastruc...
Politics * Government Proposes Tax Relief and Priority Mortgages for Larger Families at ‘Mother with Many Children’ Ceremony * MP P. Sainzorig Faces Travel Restriction as Assault Probe Continues; Community Service or Travel Limits Possible if Convicted Diplomacy * Foreign Ministry Urges Immediate...
Politics * Gender Gap Ranking Jumps 20 Places as Cabinet Sets 2026 Action Plan * Parliament May Suspend MP Ts. Tuvaan’s Immunity for Probe Linked to ‘Olono Ovoot’ Mining Licenses * Opposition Leader N. Nomtoibayar Rejects Presidential Recall Bill for Lawmakers, Citing Risks to Parliamentary Stabi...
Politics * Speaker Uchral Pitches Deregulation Drive and EEU Trade Pact Activation via Altanbulag Free Zone * Court Imposes Travel Ban on MP P. Sainzorig as Prosecutors Advance Assault Case * Local Council By‑Elections Set Nationwide for June 21, 2026 * Government Drafts Bill to Restore ETT Share...
Politics * Government Moves to Scrap “Official Secret” Category, Declassify 894 Items and Narrow State Secrets List * Courts Impose Travel Bans on Two MPs in Separate Criminal Probes * Government Voids Land Permit at Gashuunsukhait, Reclaims 66 Hectares from Smart Eco Trans * Government Forms Two...
Politics * Family Development Bill Proposes Housing, Tax, and Work-Life Reforms * Government to Finalize Tax Reform in Spring Session, Plan to Gradually Cut Personal Income Tax * Election Commission Drafts Early Voting Amendments to Boost Turnout for 2025 Presidential Poll Economy * Government Se...
Politics * Government Launches 2026 “Year of Promoting Employment,” targeting youth, women, and seniors with 106.6 billion MNT plan * Criminal Case Opens Against MP P. Sainzorig and H. Taivan After Nightclub Altercation * Appeal Hearing Proceeds in High-Profile Development Bank Case Involving 45 ...
Politics * Anti-Corruption Agency Registers 50,240 Asset Declarations; Four Officials Filed Late for 2025 Cycle Diplomacy * Foreign Ministry Tracks 350 Citizens in Middle East, Prepares Evacuation Option via Egypt Border * MIAT Relocates Bahrain Crew to Safety Zone and Cancels Manila–Bahrain Flig...
Politics * Prosecutors May Seek to Lift MPs’ Immunity as Ruling Party Moves to Expel Four Members Diplomacy * Foreign Ministries Urge Citizens to Avoid Israel, Iran and Wider Middle East as Tensions Escalate * Foreign Ministry Tracks 281 Nationals in Middle East; No Evacuation Requests from Israe...
Politics * President Proposes Fast-Tracked Bill to Enable Recall of MPs for Ethics and Criminal Violations * Ruling MPP’s General Council Adopts Internal Scoring System and Issues Policy Directives at Closed-Door Session * Ruling Party Leader Moves to Expel Four Members, Unveils “Four Liberations...
Politics * Licensing Reform Bill Seeks to Cut Red Tape, Digitize Approvals, and Extend Permit Terms * Democratic Party Claims Sufficient Signatures to Seek Cabinet Ouster, Citing Corruption Slide and Overexpansion of Government * Police Torture Oversight Tightened with 23 Officials Sanctioned and...
Politics * Cabinet Backs Land Law Amendments to Decentralize Allocations and Grant Free Plots for Herding Operations * Ulaanbaatar Proposes 2026 Budget Revision with Tram Funding, COP17 Costs, and Bond for New Power Plant * Data Privacy Uproar as Opposition Party Website Exposes Citizens’ Address...
Politics * Six Foreign NGOs Lose Operating Licenses Under Mongolia’s Oversight Rules * Transport Ministry Secretary General and In-Laws Kept in Custody in Corruption and Money Laundering Probe * Ethics Panel to Meet MP M. Narantuya After Social Media Conduct Triggers Complaint and Quotas Debate *...
Politics * Constitutional Court Reviews Rule Requiring Rights Committee Members to Suspend Party Membership * Police Investigate Reported Burglary at MP M. Narantuya-Nara’s Home in Selenge Province * Court Replaces Detention With Travel Ban for Former MP and State Miner Chief D. Togtokhsuren * Pa...
Politics * Parliament to Open Spring Session on March 15, Sets 27 Bills for Review Economy * Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi to Distribute 2025 Profits; 1,072-Share Holders to Receive MNT 63,242 by April 30, 2026 * Key Ulaanbaatar Markets Stagger Reopenings After Lunar New Year Break * Holiday Trading Sched...
Economy * GDP Expands 6.8% in 2025 as Agriculture and Oyu Tolgoi Lead; Exports Reach $15.7B with Broad-Based Sector Gains * Regulators Tighten Consumer Loan Caps as Debt Risks Rise and Inflation Pressures Persist * EBRD Signs Risk-Sharing Deals to Channel €28.5M to 26 Firms in Central Asia and Mo...
Politics * Customs Expands Detector Dog Program to 50+ Canines, Enhancing Drug and Contraband Screening * Democratic Party Hosts Lunar New Year Gathering, Leaders Evoke 1990 Democratic Revolution Economy * Ulaanbaatar Markets and Malls Stagger Reopening After Lunar New Year Break Diplomacy * Luna...
Politics * Police and Internal Troops Deploy 7,700 Officers for Lunar New Year Security and Traffic Control Economy * Lunar New Year Spending Lifts Retail but Risks Higher Import Outflows and Household Strain * Industrial Output Jumps 55% in January on Mining and Utilities Gains * Lunar New Year ...
Politics * Parliament Speaker touts deregulation, tax cuts and foreign banks in Lunar New Year address; President designates sacred sites for state veneration Economy * Darkhan-Uul Adds 297 New Jobs as 26 Businesses Open Across Key Sectors Diplomacy * U.S. Secretary of State Marko Rubio Extends L...
Politics * President Khurelsukh Proclaims Khuvsgul Lake and Khar Zurkh Mountain as State-Sanctified Sites in Lunar New Year Address * Anti-Corruption Agency Reports 933 Active Criminal Probes; Prosecutors Advance Bribery, Abuse-of-Office Cases to Courts Economy * Parliamentary Task Force Weighs I...
Politics * Former President Elbegdorj Denies Epstein Ties, Says Only Brief UN Event Exchange Occurred * Ex‑Energy Minister’s Adviser Detained for Additional 15 Days in Ongoing Corruption Probe * Police Investigation Unit Takes Over Assault Case Involving MP P. Sainzorig and Ex-Intelligence Chief’...
Economy * Government Signs Preliminary Deals to Channel 60% of Key Mining Yields to National Wealth Fund Society * Police Probe Two Kindergarten Teachers for Alleged Abuse of Two-Year-Olds in Khan-Uul District * Group of intoxicated youths accused of attempted sexual assault and robbery in Songin...
Politics * Ex-Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene and Former Officials Face Possible Probe Over 34,000 ha Allocation in Border Zone * Gov’t Probe Bars Governor From Travel as He Announces Working Visit to South Korea Economy * Regulator Warns Leasing Firms to Enforce Debt-to-Income Limits or Face Penaltie...
Politics * Presidential Decree Expands National Security Committee’s Powers on Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Oversight * Regional Coalitions Mobilize Nationwide to Back Draft Constitution Ahead of March Referendum * Senate Ratifies Kyrgyz Property Accords and EAEU–Mongolia Trade Deal as Const...
Politics * Shareholders of “Zes-Erdeniin Khuv” File Corruption Complaints Over Alleged MNT 30 Billion VAT Scheme Involving Minister’s Brother * Justice Minister Reports Illegal Land and Mining Permits Issued in Border Zone Under Previous Cabinet * Former Energy Minister N. Tavinbekh Remanded for ...
Politics * Justice Minister Refers Gashuunsukhait Concession Case to Prosecutors and Anti-Corruption Agency * Government Orders Round-the-Clock Safety Measures for Lunar New Year, Bans Planned Power Outages * Petition to Directly Elect Ulaanbaatar Mayor Draws Fewer Than 10,000 Signatures with Day...
Politics * Government Approves 2026 Land Allocation List, Shifts Case Decisions to Local Authorities * Cabinet Voids Controversial Order Granting 34,227 ha in Border Zone; Launches Probe into 54 Mining Licenses * Government Voids Smart Eco Trans Deals, Reclaims State Road at Gashuunsukhait, Refer...
Politics * High-Profile Abuse-of-Office Case Returns to First Instance After Appeals Void Prior Rulings * Appeals Court Postpones High-Profile Development Bank Case to March 2 After Defense Motions * Anti-Corruption Agency Probes School for Routing Revenues to Cashier’s Personal Account * Prosecu...
Politics * Government Launches Nationwide Debates on Mining Law Overhaul to Rebalance Royalties and Push Processing * Parliament Speaker Orders Fast-Track Review to Scrap Rights-Restricting Rules and Address Pay Inequities * Police Probe Relatives of Two Lawmakers Over Alleged Misuse of Chinese I...
Politics * Task Force Deployed to Southern Border as PM Orders Probe into Alleged Protected-Zone Mining; Dalanzadgad Power and Airport Upgrades Advance Economy * Government Orders Tighter Financial Discipline and Safety Reforms at Erdenes Tavantolgoi Infrastructure * Ulaanbaatar Airport Set for $...
Politics * Epstein Document Dump Mentions Mongolian Political Contacts; Power, Utilities and Pension Reforms Also in Focus Diplomacy * USTDA grant agreement signed to advance U.S.–Mongolia direct flight preparations * UN Desertification COP17 Hosting Bid Advances with EIB Collaboration Talks in U...
Politics * Parliament Orders Oyu Tolgoi Overhaul as Russian Ruling Raises Legal Risk for Rio Tinto * Mortgage Scandal Widens as MP Alleges Repeat Borrowers Took Multiple Homes; Disclosure and Reforms Sought * Opposition Lawmakers Seek Education Minister’s Ouster Over Pay Raises and Policy Changes...
Politics * Opposition Says Teacher and Health Pay Rises Fall Short, Seeks Education Minister’s Ouster * Lawmakers Draft Bill to Cut Personal Income Tax to 1% and Lift Take-Home Pay by 9% * Unions Petition Constitutional Court to Review Pay-Rise Decisions by Education and Health Ministers * Anti-C...
Politics * Ex-MPP Caucus Leader D. Togtokhsuren Faces Expanded Probe for Alleged Large-Scale Bribery Involving Chinese Funds * Erdenet-Bulgan Power Grid Executives Detained in World Bank–Backed Project Bribery Probe * Constitutional Court Suspends Parliamentary Rules on PM No-Confidence Timelines...
Politics * Former Mineral Resources Agency Chief Released Under Restrictions in Olon-Ovoot Permit Probe * Erdenet-Bulgan Power Grid Executives Detained in Urgent Bribery Probe * Anti-Corruption Hotline Changes to 11-10; Legacy 110 to Close in March 2026 * Justice Ministry Outlines Phased Legal Re...
Politics * Anti-Corruption Agency Raids Erdenet-Bulgan Power Grid Offices in Bribery Probe * Profile: First-Time MP Ts. Munkhbat Faces Scrutiny Over Past Land Decision and Limited Legislative Visibility * Government to Recruit Management Team for Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi, Shifting from Earlier Plan f...
Politics * Speaker N. Uchral Pitches “Let’s Liberalize” Reforms in Arkhangai, Citing Inflation Response, Banking and Pension Overhauls Diplomacy * Democratic Party Leader O. Tsogtgerel Meets Chinese Communist Party Delegation to Deepen Party-to-Party Links Infrastructure * Government Orders Feasi...
Politics * Justice Minister Faces UK Lawsuit After Disclosing Prior Government’s Confidential Settlement Infrastructure * Allegations Surface That Officials Stalled State Heat-Power Projects While Backing Mine‑Mouth Plants * Ulaanbaatar Expands E-Payments for Buses, Boosting Fare Revenue 69.3% * ...
Politics * Justice Minister Seeks Probe into Secret 468,000‑Pound Deal to Remove Negative Posts About Officials * Justice Ministry Advances Whistleblower Protection Bill for Spring Session, Tying Reform to Anti-Corruption and Investment Goals * Transport Ministry Secretary Investigated for Allege...
Politics * Anti-Corruption Agency Targets Energy and Mining Officials in Expanding Probe * Democratic Party Threatens Nationwide Action Over Power Outages and Deputy Minister Appointments * Court Orders 30-Day Detention for Erdenes Critical Minerals Director During Corruption Probe * Parliament F...
Politics * Cabinet Weighs Copper Smelter Tender Progress, Welfare Rule Changes, and Central Bank Securities Cap * Court Upholds Travel Ban for Ex–Deputy Speaker Kh. Bulgantuya, Rejects Restrictions for Ex–Parliament Secretariat Chief B. Baasandorj * Two Officials Detained for 48 Hours in Anti-Cor...
Politics * Government Orders Overhaul of Oyu Tolgoi Board Representation and Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi Leadership * President Summons Cabinet to Review Energy Disruptions and New City, Rules Out Immediate Disciplinary Actions * OT Talks to Resume as Cabinet Aligns Mandate with New Parliamentary Resoluti...
Economy * January Tourist Arrivals Reach 35,308 as China and South Korea Lead Source Markets Diplomacy * Embassy Issues Travel Warning as More Mongolian Visitors Head to Vietnam Society * Repeat Assault Reported at Internal Troops Unit 05; Police Probe Underway After Soldier Hospitalized * Court ...
Politics * Criminal Probes Split Former Parliamentary Leaders: Member Bulganthuya Abroad, Ex-Speaker Amarbaysgalan Under Travel-Allowed Guarantee Infrastructure * Prime Minister Inspects Power System as TPP-4 Fixes Boiler, Buuruljuut Plant Restores Full Output * Power Cuts Rolled Out as TPP-4 Fau...
Politics * Energy Officials Detained as Probe Widens into Alleged Bribery over Mine Power Connection * Opposition Seeks Ouster of Energy Chiefs as Ulaanbaatar Endures Power Restrictions; Minister Pledges Quick Stabilization * Constitutional Court Suspends Clause Assigning Case Jurisdiction to Its...
Politics * Democratic Party urges dismissal of Energy Minister and Deputy Prime Minister over power sector failures * Anti-Corruption Agency Raids Homes and Offices in Former Energy Minister Tavinbekh Probe, Seizes Cash and Valuables * Parliament to Tackle Legal Block on Tavantolgoi Power Plant, ...
Politics * Cabinet Reviews Power Plant Accident and Temporary Electricity Restrictions at Weekly Meeting * Energy Minister to Brief on Thermal Power Plant No. 4 Incident and Work-Hours Regulation * Parties Restructure as Supreme Court Registers New Statutes; MPP Steady, DP Plans Internal Election...
Politics * Malaysian Appeal Court Clears Government in Altantuya Case, Cuts Family Payout to RM1.38 Million * Transport Ministry Secretary Probed for Fast-Tracked Power Permit and Alleged Kickback Tied to Bayankhundii Gold Project * Former Energy Minister and Regulator Detained 30 Days in Probe o...
Politics * Ex-Energy Minister N. Tavinbekh and Ex-Advisor P. Tovuudorj Detained 30 Days in Probe Over $148.7m Heating Project * Parliament Speaker Orders Central Bank Overhaul; Audit to Probe Losses and Alleged Money Printing * Public Petition Seeks Direct Election of Ulaanbaatar Mayor; 6,597 Sig...
Politics * PM Zandanshatar Outlines Pay Raises, Civil Service Cuts, and Anti-Corruption Drive in National Q&A Economy * Trade Surplus Narrows as 2025 External Turnover Reaches $27 Billion; Parliament Panel Presses Customs on Revenue, Integrity Infrastructure * Transit Hotel Planned at Khushig Val...
Politics * Transport Ministry Secretary Investigated for Abuse of Office; 350 Million MNT in Foreign Currency Seized Economy * Long-Term Supply Deal with CNPC Planned to Boost Fuel Availability * Housing Prices Rise: Older Apartments Average MNT 5.6 Million per Sq m as Index Climbs 12.3% YoY Soci...
Politics * Ex-Energy Minister Detained in Probe Over $148.7M Provincial Power Plant Project * Prime Minister to Host Live Q&A on Public TV as 9,139 Questions Flood In * Anti-Corruption Agency Detains Thermal Power Plant No. 4 CEO for 48 Hours in Misuse-of-Office Probe * Investigations Spotlight A...
Politics * Democratic Party Overhauls Leadership and Membership Rolls After Supreme Court Registers New Charter * 26 Customs Inspectors Suspended from Duties as Internal Probe and Legal Review Proceed * Democratic Party Asserts 32 MPs Back Bid to Oust Cabinet, Eyes Spring Session for Vote * Forme...
Politics * Government Keeps Alternative Military Service Fee Unchanged for 2026 * Government Launches $100M Disaster Resilience Program as Emergency Service Allowances Rise 30–40% * Court Extends Detention of Ruling Party Media Secretary in Ongoing Coal Case Probe * Bill Seeks Year-Round Ban on V...
Politics * 34th Anniversary of Democratic Constitution Marked with Exhibitions, Honors, and Pledges on Rights Reforms * Prime Minister to Take Live Questions on MNB TV in Three-Hour “Ask the PM” Broadcast * Judicial Disciplinary Committee Sanctions 49 Judges, Dismisses Four Since 2021 * Political...
Politics * Colonel N. Lkhagvasaikhan Appointed Chief of the Internal Troops General Staff * Tax Chiefs Face Dismissal Over Dubai Trip as Bonuses and City Payouts Come to Light * Reports Suggest Push to Unseat Ulaanbaatar Mayor N. Kh. Nyambaatar from City MPP Leadership * Ulaanbaatar City Council ...
Politics * Deputy PM Orders Probe and Disciplinary Action Over Fallen Firefighter’s Unfulfilled Support * MP S. Erdenebat Pushes Oversight of Pension-Backed Loans, Urges Gradual Reform Over 3–5 Years Economy * Capital to Release 5,000 Tons of Reserve Meat from Jan 20 at 410 Points; Beef MNT 15,00...
Politics * Opposition MP Ö.Shijir Denounces Tax Burden on Businesses, Criticizes Officials’ Dubai Travel Economy * Ulaanbaatar to Release 5,000 Tons of Reserve Meat from Jan 20 at Fixed Prices * Copper Prices Surge on Supply Disruptions and AI-Driven Demand; 2026 Deficit Forecast Deepens * Budget...
Politics * Supreme Court Registers N. Uchral as MPP Leader and Approves Party Statute Revisions for MPP, DP * PM Orders Dismissal of Capital Tax Chiefs Over Unauthorized Dubai Trip * Subsidy for Half of Herders’ Social Insurance Stalled Pending Government Regulation * Constitutional Court Decline...
Politics * Justice Ministry Moves to Tighten Psychiatric Compulsion Rules After Double Homicide * Local Council By-Elections Set Nationwide for June 21, 2026 * MP E. Bolormaa Leaves Country After Notifying Officials as Investigation Proceeds into Alleged Foreign-Funded Campaign Donation * Anti-Co...
Politics * Cabinet Weighs 2026 Health Insurance Rate, PPP Measures, and 300‑Day Economic Plan * Ulaanbaatar Launches Annual Military Registration for Reservists and Specialists * Cabinet Orders Streamlined Inspections, Advances Public Oversight Law and PPP Arena, Sets 2026 Health Insurance Rates ...
Politics * Civic Group Seeks Referendum on Dissolving Parliament, Sets Jan. 13 Assembly * Prosecutor Reviews Case Against MP Kh. Bulgantuya After Court Says PM Ouster Violated Constitution * Prime Minister Briefs Provincial and District Leaders on 2026 Policy Priorities in First Nationwide Virtua...
Politics * Prime Minister presses local leaders to drive 300‑day stimulus plan; Huvsgul flood barrier funding slated for 2027 budget and tourism push set * Ulaanbaatar Opens 2026 Military Registration; Online Option via E‑Mongolia, Fines for Noncompliance * Pensions and Welfare Benefits Raised; J...
Economy * Cabinet Approves 300‑Day Plan to Accelerate Recovery and Freeze Fees Through 2026 Infrastructure * Ulaanbaatar Sets March 15 Start for Tuul Expressway Construction, Aiming to Open Traffic by July 2027 * Ulaanbaatar Launches DBOT Tender for LRT Line 1, Seeking Private Partner by January ...
Politics * Government Clarifies No Cash Payout After Deputy Minister’s Remarks on MNT 1 Million Distributions Economy * Rail Network Holds 761 Fuel Wagons as Imports Increase in Early January * Job Support Program Creates 678 Stable Positions in Ömnögovi After MNT 2.9 Billion Investment Infrastru...
Politics * Nationwide Military Registration Opens via E-Mongolia Through January 31 * Government Clarifies No Cash Payout Decision as Deputy Minister’s Remarks Spark Confusion * Social Welfare Pensions and Caregiver Allowances Raised for 2026 Budget Year * PM Orders Immediate Registration of Lowe...
Politics * New Year Brings Dividend Credits, Public Sector Pay Raises, and AI-Based Traffic Fines as Parliament Closes Autumn Session * Internal Troops Chief Dismissed After Abuse Video; Deputy J. Munkhsolongo Named Acting Head * President Hurelsukh’s New Year address touts growth, record credit ...
Politics * Government Approves 300‑Day Plan, Pledges Up to MNT 1 Million Dividends for 1.8 Million Children, Seniors and People with Disabilities * Government Sets 2026 Pension Hike, Raises Social Welfare Benefits and Minimum Pension Floors * Government Freezes 2026 Increases for Water, Electrici...
Politics * Parliament Accepts Court Ruling to Strike Criminal ‘False Information’ Clause After Committee Rejection * Economic Freedom Bill Debate Paused as Opposition Seeks Five-Day Recess * Parliament Opens Special Session to Debate Economic Freedom Bill and Judicial Appointments * Anti-Corrupti...
Politics * Media Access Under Strain as Officials Sidestep Mongolia’s Right-to-Information Rules * Parliament Debates 2026–2028 State Asset Privatization Plan as MP Altanshagai Warns Against Weakening State Ownership * Anti-Corruption Agency Freezes Transactions on Ex-MP Ayursaikhan’s Alleged Bri...
Politics * Parliament Sets Agenda for Budget Review, Economic Freedom Bill, and Constitutional Court Rulings Next Week Diplomacy * Khangai–Shikoku Cooperation Launched with Regional Forum in Tokushima Infrastructure * Ulaanbaatar to Relocate Remaining Kiosk Vendors as Tram Project Advances, Offer...
Politics * Parliament Orders Oyu Tolgoi Contract Changes to Secure At Least 53% Share for Mongolia; Oversight Task Force Disbanded * Parliament Backs Oyu Tolgoi Oversight Resolution, Advances Insolvency Reform and Loan Deals; Licensing Eases Under Debate * Constitutional Court Suspends Parliament...
Politics * Audit Flags Political Links in 500+ Mining License Holders as Government Probes Unpaid Royalties * Parliamentary Committee Advances Measures to Tighten Oversight of Oyu Tolgoi Operations * Parliament Parties Form Joint Task Force to Draft Law Addressing Deputy Minister Overlaps * Fresh...
Politics * Government Approves 2026 Pay Raises for Teachers, Doctors and Researchers * Government submits sweeping tax reform package to Parliament, proposing VAT rebates and lower corporate rates * Parliamentary Panels Advance Resolution to Increase Mongolia’s Take from Oyu Tolgoi Operations * T...
Politics * Parliament Advances SOE Overhaul Plan with IPOs and Full Privatizations as Unions Seek Worker Share Rights * Opposition Moves to Unseat Cabinet over 16 Deputy Ministers as Legal Risks Emerge for Partial Rollback * Parliament Panel Backs Licensing Overhaul to Cut Red Tape and Shift Some...
Politics * Parliament Advances OT Oversight Resolution, Seeks Tougher Terms and Clear Deadlines for Government * Democratic Party Threatens No-Confidence Motion Unless Deputy Minister Appointments Are Reversed * Ruling Party Backs Tax Reform Package as Parliament Reviews Broad Changes * Anti-Corr...
Politics * Ulaanbaatar Mayor Kh. Nyambaatar Announces 2028 Parliamentary Bid During Live Stream * Deputy Minister Appointments Trigger Opposition Pushback as Government Restructures and Advances Asset Recovery, Housing Sales * Defense Ministry Clarifies Conscription Case; Family Backs Soldier’s C...
Politics * Ulaanbaatar Military Staff Reviews 2025 Performance, Honors Top District Units * Parliament Orders Overhaul of State Inspections System to Streamline Services and Cut Business Burdens Diplomacy * Ulaanbaatar Hosts Talks on Russia–China Gas Pipeline; Mongolia Seeks Tripartite Working Gr...
Politics * Parliament Sends Oyu Tolgoi Oversight Resolution Back to Committee; Draft Seeks to Lock Mongolia’s Take at Minimum 53% * Parliament Backs M. Chinbat for Deputy Prosecutor General; Final Appointment Rests with President * Justice Minister Urges Suspension of MP D. Amarbayasgalan’s Immun...
Politics * Parliament Appoints Sanjaagiin Narantsogt as Central Bank Governor After Heated Debate on Policy and Governance * Opposition Moves to Oust Cabinet After 16 Deputy Ministers Appointed; PM Signals Openness to Legal Change * Parliament Takes Up Central Bank Governor Appointment as Electio...
Politics * Cabinet Sends Economic Freedom Bill to Parliament, Pledging Property Protections and Major Regulatory Cutback * Democratic Party Caucus Demands Reversal of Deputy Minister Appointments, Threatens No-Confidence Move * Cabinet Takes Up Economic Freedom Bill, SOE IPO Roadmap and EBRD Loan...
Politics * Parliamentary Panel Backs S. Narantsogt for Central Bank Governor After Public Hearing * Election Commission Chair Steps Down; Secretary Appointed Acting Head as Parliament Prepares Successor Hearing * Parliamentary Committee Backs Reappointment of Deputy Prosecutor General M. Chinbat ...
Politics * Odd-Even Traffic Plan Scrapped; Justice Minister Orders Accountability for Unapproved Move * New Laws Take Effect on Jan. 1, 2026: Pension Top-Up, Teacher Pay Rise, AI Traffic Fines, and Civil Service Benefit Reform * Parliament Panel Sets Hearing for Central Bank Governor Nominee S. N...
Politics * HUN Party Extends Chair T. Dorjkhand’s Mandate as General Secretary Steps Down During 10th Anniversary Congress * Justice Minister Blocks Unofficial Odd–Even Traffic Restriction, Orders Police to Halt Enforcement Economy * Ulaanbaatar Housing Prices Climb, Index Up 12.7% Year-on-Year i...
Politics * Parliament Concludes Oyu Tolgoi Evidence Hearings as Korea Eases Visa Re-application; Law Passed to Bolster Fuel Reserves; Central Bank Holds Rate * Parliamentary Hearings Probe Oyu Tolgoi Contracts, Financing Costs and Mongolia’s Share of Benefits * Parliament Sets Dec. 15–19 Agenda I...
Politics * Parliament’s Oyu Tolgoi Probe Concludes With Focus on Financing Costs and Contract Oversight * OT Hearings Reignite Debate on 34% State Stake, Debt Burden, and Dubai Agreement’s Legacy * Parliament Approves Law to Secure Fuel Supply with Mandated Reserves and Concessional Finance * OT ...
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Politics * Parliamentary Inquiry Probes Oyu Tolgoi Financing Costs and Mongolia’s Returns * Anti-Corruption Agency detains Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi CEO for 48 hours over $20 million spending and office purchase probe * Government Orders Austerity: No Public Funds for Year-End Events, Spending Prioritiz...
Politics * Fuel Distributors Ordered to Normalize Supply by Dec 12 as Government Warns of Legal Action * Parliament Probes Oyu Tolgoi Contracts and Entree Licences as Arbitration Ruling and 2025 Rate Talks Loom * Parliamentary Panel Advances Probe Into “Harbin Agreement” Coal Pricing and Cross‑Bo...
Politics * Parliament Opens Oyu Tolgoi Hearings, Calls 300 Witnesses and Probes State Share, Financing Costs * Parliament Probes Entree’s Oyu Tolgoi Adjacent Licenses as Arbitration Pressures Decision on State Stake * Parliamentary Hearing Presses Oyu Tolgoi on Transparency, Financing, and Molybd...
Politics * Parliament Advances Measure to Import 150,000 Tons of Wheat as Drought Cuts Harvest * Pensions to Rise by MNT 80,000 in 2026 as Ulaanbaatar Approves 2026 Budget; Flexible Terms Mulled for Pension-Backed Loans * Economic Freedom Bill to Be Submitted to Parliament This Month After Stakeh...
Politics * Customs Inspectors Probed for Fake Declarations and Bribe Scheme; 1.6 Billion MNT Tracked to Unregistered Accounts * Ulaanbaatar Approves 2026 Budget with ₮2 Trillion for Infrastructure and Major Debt Service * Economic Council Reviews Draft Law to Expand Economic Freedom and Investor ...
Politics * Prime Minister Orders AI-Driven Customs Overhaul and Rapid Staff Rotation after Corruption Probes * Residence Permit Card Printing Expanded to Chingeltei, Misheel Center, and Umnugovi * Economic Freedom Bill Package Prepared for Submission to Parliament This Month * N. Naranbaatar Elec...
Politics * Parliament Debates Family Law Overhaul, Livestock Insurance Amendments, and EAEU Trade Pact; Low Attendance Draws Criticism * Parliamentary Budget Committee Backs N. Naranbaatar for Chair, Final Vote Heads to Plenary * Parliament Speaker Voids 58 Task-Force Orders to Reduce Overlap and...
Politics * Government Forms Rapid Task Force to Curb Artificial Price Hikes, Sets Medium‑Term 5% Inflation Target * Former Mining Agency Head Detained in Alleged Bribery Case Tied to Olon-Ovoot Licenses * Government Launches Unified Public-Asset Registry to Expose Spending by 7,000 State and Loca...
Politics * Parliament Committee Backs Family Law Overhaul and Specialized Family Courts, Advancing Child-Protection Reforms * Ulaanbaatar to Dissolve Health and Public Transport Policy Offices, Shift to Self-Financing and Property-Based Revenue Models * Fuel Import Licenses Face Cancellation as G...
Politics * Ulaanbaatar to Dissolve Health and Public Transport Policy Agencies, Shift to Self-Financing Service Model * Parliament Appoints L. Ulziisaikhan as Secretary-General after Sudden Departure from Constitutional Court * Ulaanbaatar’s 2026 Budget Enters Debate with Higher Revenues, Transit...
Politics * Parliament to Debate Family Law Overhaul, Adultery Fines, and Ban on Same‑Sex Marriage; EAEU Trade Pact Also on Agenda * Parliament Appoints L. Ulziisaikhan as Secretary General Following Secret Ballot * Parliamentary Panel Registers Participants for Oyu Tolgoi Oversight Hearings, Dec ...
Politics * Parliament Endorses 2026–2030 Development Directions, Setting Targets for Human Development and Governance Reform * Prime Minister Zandanshatar Defends Budget Cuts, Anti-Corruption Drive in Parliamentary Q&A * Bill on Strategic Product Supply Moves to Final Review Stage After Parliamen...
Politics * Constitutional Court Judge Resigns and Reappointed as State Great Khural Secretary-General After Brief Opposition Delay * Parliament Advances 2026–2030 Development Plan with Fiscal, Governance, and Green-Economy Reforms * Government Orders Accountability for SOE Leaders After Audit Fla...
Politics * Parliament Advances Bill to Bolster Fuel Reserves and Support Importers * Parliament Sets Hearing for Central Bank Governor Nominee S. Narantsogt on December 16 * MP E. Bolormaa Faces Compelled Appearance as Prosecutors Pursue Election Law Case * Bill Seeks State Oversight of Fuel Stoc...
Politics * Parliament Sets Dec. 16 Confirmation Hearing for Central Bank Governor Nominee * Constitutional Court Suspends Criminal “False Information” Clause, Citing Free Speech Violations * Republic Day Marks 101 Years with Calls to Clarify Holiday’s Name and Advance Parliamentary, Legal Reforms...
Politics * J. Enkhbayar Becomes First Deputy PM and Economy Minister; M. Badamsuren Appointed Agriculture Minister as Cabinet Realigns * Constitutional Court Suspends Criminal Defamation-Type Clause on “False Information” * Ruling Party Reshuffles Top Posts Across Presidency, Parliament, and Cabi...
Politics * Cabinet Shake-up: J. Enkhbayar Tapped as First Deputy PM and Economy Minister; M. Badamsuren Nominated for Food, Agriculture Portfolio * Ruling Party Backs S. Narantsogt to Lead Central Bank as Lkhagvasuren’s Term Ends * Constitutional Court Reviews Criminal Penalty for “False Informat...
Environment * Snowfall and Blizzards Tighten Across Mongolia as Cold Wave Deepens Through the Week * Pasture Overload Triggers Emergency Planning in Bayan-Ölgii as National Feed Stocks Lag * Salt Licks Installed in Bogd Khan Mountain as Wildlife Forage Dwindles, Residents Urged Not to Chase Anima...
Politics * Parliament Schedules Review of Organ and Tissue Transplantation Bill During Nov. 24–28 Session Diplomacy * Seoul–Ulaanbaatar Joint Committee Weighs Visa Easing, Eyes Health-Travel Waiver and Long-Term Visa-Free Regime Environment * Cold Front Brings Snowstorms to Western Provinces with...
Politics * Democratic Party Convenes to Amend Charter After Supreme Court Feedback * Top State Honor ‘Chinggis Khaan’ Order Awarded to Legal Scholar S. Narangerel on National Pride Day * Immigration Inspections Lead to 240 Foreign Nationals Deported; 138 Denied Entry in October * Parliamentary Co...
Politics * Ruling Party Leader N. Uchral Elected Speaker; Opposition Objects to Party Chief Holding Parliament Post * N. Uchral Elected Parliament Speaker, Pledges Rule‑of‑Law Reforms and Pro‑Market Legal Overhaul * Selective Border Closures Announced for Nov. 21 and 26 Public Holidays * Prosecut...
Politics * Ruling MPP reshuffles leadership: Sodbaatar retained as secretary general, oversight led by Munkhtur * Ruling MPP Revamps Charter, Elevates Women’s Representation, and Signals Swift Pick for Parliament Speaker * Government Seeks Power to Set Tariffs as It Moves to Exempt Wheat Flour an...
Politics * Ruling MPP Expands Governing Bodies and Sets First General Council Meeting After Leadership and Rule Changes * Ulaanbaatar Opens 2026 Budget Draft to Public Input, Prioritizing Housing, Transport and Air Quality * Central Bank Governor’s Six-Year Term Ends Friday as Successor Talk Cent...
Politics * Prime Minister Presses Rio Tinto to Cut Oyu Tolgoi Interest and Management Fees, Seeks Greater Transparency * Parliament Approves 2026 Budget Reallocations to Fund Pay and Pension Hikes While Narrowing Deficit * Oyu Tolgoi Invites Parliamentary Inquiry Members to On‑Site Visit Ahead of...
Politics * Ruling MPP Revises Charter and Program, Reshapes Oversight and General Council * Parliament Passes 2026 Budget on Deadline; New Deputy PM Appointed as Fiscal Plan Tweaked * Ruling MPP Weighs New Leadership and Rules as Party Congress Enters Second Day * Business Lobby Chief Calls for C...
Politics * N. Uchral Elected MPP Chair with 95% Backing as Party Pledges Internal Reforms * MP E. Bolormaa Named a Criminal Suspect for Alleged Election Law Violation Involving Foreign-Linked Donation * Parliament Passes 2026 Budget with Major Pay and Pension Hikes as Cabinet Reshuffles Continue ...
Politics * Parliament Passes 2026 Budget, Reallocating Spending to Fund Pay and Pension Hikes While Tightening Health Insurance Rules * Parliament Advances 2026–2030 Development Blueprint as 2026 Budget-Linked Laws Pass * Parliament Sets Oyu Tolgoi Open Hearings, Summons 300 Witnesses Including F...
Politics * Parliament Schedules Open Oyu Tolgoi Probe, Summons 300 Witnesses Including Former Presidents and PMs * Ruling Party Moves to Install N. Uchral as Chair, Eyes Dual Role as Speaker while PM Zandanshatar Stays On * Parliament Passes 2026 State Budget on Deadline Without Speaker, Realloca...
Politics * Parliament Ousts Deputy Speaker Kh. Bulgantuya, Installs J. Bat-Erdene, Who Will Also Act as Speaker * Cabinet Moves to Abolish “Official Secret,” Limit Classification to National Security, and Declassify 882 Records * Parliament Passes 2026 State Budget; Fiscal Framework Adjusted with...
Politics * Prime Minister Zandanshatar Withdraws from Ruling Party Leadership Race to Focus on Governance * Parliament Reopens Debate on 2026 Fiscal Framework as Stability Council Flags Legal Breaches * Constitutional Court Reviews Timing Rule for No‑Confidence Debates on Prime Minister * Journal...
Politics * Parliament Advances 2026 State Budget Bills to Fourth Reading After Reworking Key Amendments * Parliamentary Committee Backs 2026 Budget Increases for Teachers, Health Workers as Lawmaker Calls for Insurance Reform * Parliament Faces Backlash Over “Red-Green Can” Voting Signals During ...
Politics * Cabinet Unveils 2026–2030 Development Blueprint Emphasizing Productivity, Governance Reform, and Regional Balance * Ethics Complaint Filed Against MP J. Batsuuri Over Remarks on Disability Benefits During Budget Debate * MP Kh. Gankhuyag Blasts “Red-Green Can” Stunt, Says Budget Oppone...
Politics * Parliament to Consider Appointing MP Kh. Ganhuyag as Deputy Prime Minister Next Week After S. Amarsaikhan’s Dismissal * Task Force Formed to Eliminate Overlapping Functions Across Government Bodies Economy * City Widens Crackdown on Smuggled Briquettes as Digital Tracking Exposes Card ...
Politics * Parliament Deadlocks on Uhaa Khudag Probe as Lawmakers Push Review of Harbin Coal Deal Pricing * Justice Minister Alleges Orchestrated Anti-Government Social Media Campaign as Ex-Culture Minister Denies State Funding for “Tamgagui Tör” Tour * Ruling Party Seeks Full-Day Recess as Parli...
Politics * Parliamentary Budget Panel Cuts Spending to Fund Pay and Pension Hikes as 2026 Fiscal Plan Advances * Opposition MP Alleges “Vote-Buying” Budget Changes Worth MNT 1.1 Trillion to Shore Up Cabinet * Budget Debate Stalls as Lawmakers Trade Accusations and Ministers Skip Explanations * In...
Politics * Parliament Shelves Vote to Oust Deputy Speaker as Court Ruling Spurs Procedural Dispute; Kazakhstan Pension Accord Ratified * Parliamentary Panel Backed to Probe Uhaa Khudag License and Tavan Tolgoi Offtake Deals * Parliament Panel Backs Delay to VAT Refund Rollout, Eyes 2026 Start wit...
Politics * Parliament Forms Working Group to Review and Potentially Repeal One‑Year Post‑Term Allowance for Former MPs * Opposition Backs Constitutional Court Ruling as Parliament Weighs Removing Deputy Speaker Kh. Bulgantuya * Ulaanbaatar Moves to Reclaim ‘Urgoo’ Hotel, Plans Auction and School ...
Politics * Parliament Sets Agenda as Ruling and Opposition Caucuses Meet; Budget and Ethics Panels Convene * Democratic Party Caucus Rejects Party-Funding Changes, Floats Pegging Lawmakers’ Pay to National Average * Parliament Moves to Oust Deputy Speaker Kh. Bulgantuya as Legal Fight Over Possib...
Politics * Parliament Schedules Vote to Remove and Elect Deputy Speaker; 2026 Budget Package Advances * Presidential Veto Withdrawn as MPP Moves to Reunify Faction; Deputy PM Dismissed and OT Talks Advance Infrastructure * Fuel Logistics Update: 132 Rail Tankers of AI-92 Gasoline Positioned and E...
Politics * Police Leadership Shake-Up: R. Chingis Appointed First Deputy Chief, C. Nyam-Ochir Released * President Withdraws Veto on PM Ouster as Deputy PM Dismissed; Doctors Move Toward Strike; Youth Draughts Team Wins World Title Economy * 143 Railcars of AI-92 Gasoline Allocated Across Key Sta...
Politics * Government Weighs 30% Teacher Pay Rise, Eyes Midyear Budget Revision as Strikes Shut Schools * Parliament Weighs Deputy Speaker’s Removal as Lawmaker Seeks MP Bulgantuya’s Recall After Constitutional Court Ruling * Road Border Crossings to Close on November Public Holidays; Some Sites ...
Politics * Anti-Corruption Agency Sends Prosecutor’s Summons to MP D. Amarbaysgalan’s Lawyer After Repeated Delivery Attempts * Five-Year Development Blueprint for 2026–2030 Submitted to Parliament with 87 Project Pipeline * Ruling Party Consolidates Leadership: J. Bat-Erdene Nominated Deputy Spe...
Politics * Prime Minister Forms Interagency Task Force to Tackle Coal Theft; Orders ETT Audit and Contract Disclosure * Deputy Prime Minister S. Amarsaikhan Removed After Clash with PM Over ‘Accountability Agreement’ * Cabinet Clears Overhaul of Family Law for Submission to Parliament * MP Urges ...
Politics * Ruling MPP forms elder-led task force to bridge party split ahead of Nov. 15–16 congress * Cabinet Reinstates Maj. Gen. J. Bold as National Police Chief After Leadership Shake-Up * Parliamentary Opposition Probes Semi‑Coke Fuel Shortages as Allotments Cut and Safety Risks Rise * Prosec...
Politics * President Withdraws Veto on PM’s Dismissal Order after Constitutional Court Ruling * Former Speaker D. Amarbayasgalan Named Criminal Suspect in Corruption Probe * Ruling Party Backs 30% Teacher Pay Rise in 2026; Parliament to Cut Operating Costs and Protect Child Allowances * Veteran T...
Politics * Public Petition Nears Threshold to Void MPs’ One-Year Post-Term Allowance Economy * Fuel Deliveries Restore Supply to Ulaanbaatar Filling Stations After Overnight Imports * Fuel Shortages Ease with Russian Deliveries and China Import Deal as Mongolia Moves to Expand Storage Infrastruct...
Politics * Budget Debate Proceeds Under Political Turmoil as Analysts Warn of Crisis Risk * Court Voids PM Ouster as Fuel Shortages Persist and Teachers’ Strike Stalls Talks Diplomacy * PetroChina to Begin Deliveries of AI-92 Gasoline to Mongolia Next Week, Longer-Term Supply Talks Advance * Regi...
Politics * Constitutional Court Voids PM Ouster, Restores Cabinet as Parliament Faces Procedure Fixes and Tavantolgoi Deal Push * Parliament Receives, Then Confirms B. Enkhbayar as Justice and Home Affairs Minister after PM’s Push * Police Chief and Tax Authority Head Removed as Government Names ...
Politics * Constitutional Court Voids PM Ouster Vote, Citing Procedural Breaches and Invalid Quorum Calculation * Lawmakers Weigh Spending Cuts as 2026 Budget Advances; Teachers’ Pay Set for 30% Rise in 2025 * MP N. Nomtoibayar Urges Parliament to End Dispute Over Constitutional Court Ruling or F...
Politics * Constitutional Court Voids PM Ouster Vote, Citing Procedural Breach; Parliament Delegation Walks Out * Ex-Constitutional Court Chief Warns Against Politicized Readings of Basic Law Following PM Ouster Vote * Cabinet Reviews Fuel Supply, Housing Project, and MCC Water Program at Weekly ...
Politics * Constitutional Court to Rule on PM Ouster as President Vetoes Parliament’s Decision * Teachers’ Strike and Doctors’ Sit-in Press Lawmakers to Rework 2026 Budget; Ruling Party Floats 10% Operating Cuts for Pay Raises * Parliament Panel Backs Bigger Pension Hike and Cheaper Loans; Dispar...
Politics * President Vetoes Parliamentary Ouster of Prime Minister, Citing Procedural and Constitutional Violations * Constitutional Court Sets Open Hearing on PM’s Ouster as Legal Dispute Intensifies * Ruling Party Splits Over Leadership as Budget Push Continues and Presidential Veto Looms * Ula...
Politics * Parliament Ousts Prime Minister and Speaker on Same Day; 30-Day Clock Starts to Appoint New PM * Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar Resigns After Four Months, Marking Shortest Tenure Since 1990 Diplomacy * Yoga Training and Research Partnership Launched with India During Presidential Visit...
Politics * Legal Challenges Mount Over PM Ouster as Parliament Accused of Procedural Breaches * High Court Rejects Democratic Party Charter Over Legal Compliance Issues * Parliament Ousts Speaker and Prime Minister as Teachers Launch Nationwide Strike * Parliament Advances 2026 Budget Packages to...
Politics * Parliament Chair Resigns and Prime Minister Ousted as Procedural Clash Ends in Twin Leadership Shake-up * Constitutional Court Reviews Deputy Speaker Over PM Ouster Procedure as MPs Allege Rule Breach * Prime Minister Defends Anti-Corruption Drive, Cites Fiscal Turnaround and Ratings U...
Politics * Parliamentary Committee Rejects PM Ouster; Procedural Clash Stalls Plenary Vote and Triggers Constitutional Complaints * Parliament Speaker D. Amarbaysgalan Submits Resignation; Committee Backs Move as Political Standoff Deepens * Parliament Takes Up PM No-Confidence Motion as 2026 Bud...
Politics * Cabinet Advances 2026–2030 Development Plan, Sets Up National E-School and Preps Pay and Pension Hikes * Ruling Party Splinters in Parliament as Both PM and Speaker Face Ouster Motions; Rival MPP Bloc Installs New Caucus Leader * Government Plans 20% Pay Rise for Education Staff, 8% Pe...
Politics * Parliament Moves to Probe ‘Ukhaa Khudag’ License as Oyu Tolgoi Skips Oversight Hearing Citing Safety Concerns * Budget Debate Stalls as Political Infighting Overshadows 2026 Fiscal Plan and Social Sector Demands * Ruling Party Fractures as 38 MPs Force Emergency Caucus Over PM and Spea...
Politics * Parliament Panel Fails to Meet Quorum on PM Ouster; Full Chamber Set to Debate Thursday * Education Minister Warns Planned Teachers’ Strike Is Illegal as Government Offers Phased Pay Rise * Democratic Party Demands Joint Debate on PM and Speaker Ouster as Secrecy Law Faces Revision * U...
Politics * Parliament Resets Weekly Agenda as PM Ouster Motion Moves to Monday Committee, Thursday Plenary * Parliament Restricts Foreign Travel as President Prepares State Visit to India * Parliament Temporarily Bans Overseas Travel for MPs During 2026 Budget Talks Economy * Consumer Prices Rise...
Politics * Parliament Delays Vote on PM’s Ouster as Ruling Party Fractures and Speaker Faces Removal Bid * Stricter Address Verification Required for Hosting Foreign Nationals Economy * Consumer Prices Rise 9% Year-on-Year in September, Driven by Food and Housing Costs Diplomacy * President Khure...
Politics * Parliament Committee Opens Bid to Oust Prime Minister, Defers Vote to Monday * Parliamentarians Move to Oust Speaker D. Amarbayasgalan with 67 Signatures as Parties Realign * Parliament Committee Grills PM Zandanshatar as Motion to Dismiss Government Proceeds; Coal and Offtake Disputes...
Politics * Government Publishes Coal and Cross-Border Rail Deal Files; Political Tensions Rise Over Off‑take Contracts * Parliament Fast-Tracks Motion to Oust Prime Minister; Vote Set After Committee Review * Government Weighs Phased Pay Hikes for Teachers and Health Workers as Funding Options Ex...
Politics * Government Declassifies ETT Coal Contracts and China Rail Link Documents, Orders Full Transparency * Parliament to Debate Motion to Oust PM Zandanshatar as MPP Splits and Opposition Votes Become Decisive * Prime Minister Orders Revocation of Licenses for Fuel Importers Found Creating A...
Politics * Parliament Power Struggle Escalates as 50+ MPs Move to Oust Prime Minister; Counter-Campaign Targets Speaker * 35 MPs Urge Speaker D. Amarbayasgalan to Suspend Powers and Face Corruption Probe * Justice Minister Shake-Up Triggers Intra-Party Rift and Legal Concerns Over Coal Probe Stra...
Politics * Finance Minister Defends Reserves and Fiscal Operations, Invites MP to IMF Meetings as Budget Debate Lags * Opposition Push to Oust Prime Minister Intensifies Over Mining Royalty Rule and Economic Claims * Power Struggle Freezes Parliament as PM Faces Ouster Push and Moves to Replace J...
Economy * Parliamentary Hearing Backs Continued Exploration at Khalzan Buregtei Rare Earths Site, Citing No Significant Environmental Harm * City Mall Launches Trade-In for iPhone 17 and Deep Discounts on Electronics * Private Trainings Offer 365-Day Content Strategy for New Apartment Sales Teams...
Politics * Ruling Party Rift Stalls Parliament as Cabinet Shake-up Collides with 2026 Budget and Election Preparations Economy * Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi Sets Monthly Export Record with Market Reforms and New Mine Start-up * Industrial Output Contracts on Lower Mining Production Despite Sales Holding...
Politics * Parliament Reviews Three Decades of External Borrowing as Utilization Lags on Ongoing Projects Economy * IFC Extends $160M Loan to Golomt Bank to Expand Blue and Green Financing, Support SMEs * Half of Social Insurance Contributors Earn Under MNT 2.4 Million in Q2 2025 as Payrolls and ...
Politics * Ruling Party Expels MP B. Enkhbayar as PM Pushes His Appointment as Justice Minister; Parliament Stalls Vote * PM’s Justice Minister Appointment Stalls in Parliament as Procedural Dispute Escalates * Parliament Speaker Amarbaysgalan Accuses Cabinet of Boycott, Denies Criminal Allegatio...
Politics * Cabinet Reviews 2026 Foreign Worker Quotas, China Border Economic Zone Plan, and DCS-3 Restoration Progress * PM Moves to Appoint B. Enkhbayar as Justice Minister as Ruling Party Splits Over Coal Probe * Parliamentary Panel Tightens Oversight of Oyu Tolgoi as Ministers Seek Contract Re...
Politics * Prime Minister Reinstates B. Enkhbayar as Justice Minister, Citing Tougher Crackdown on Coal Theft * PM Moves to Appoint B. Enkhbayar as Justice Minister, Triggering Constitutional Debate * 2026 Budget Debated as Lawmakers Weigh Pay Hikes, Spending Caps, and Dual-Deficit Risks * Opposi...
Politics * Lawmakers Push to Cut Oyu Tolgoi Shareholder Loan Interest as ‘Ontre’ Licenses and Special Royalty Option Enter Talks * Ruling Party Picks D. Amarbayasgalan as Leader; Legal Fight and Supreme Court Review Loom * Parliamentary Groups Convene as 2026 Health and Social Budget Debated; Chi...
Politics * Ruling MPP Elects D. Amarbayasgalan Party Chair after Disputed Two-Round Vote; Party Congress Set for Nov 15-16 * Bill Seeks to Ease Party Finance Limits and Single-Account Rule * Parliament Committees to Advance 2026 Budget Reviews and Form Road Safety Law Task Force * Parliament Pane...
Politics * Ruling MPP Opens Leadership Vote as Oyun-Erdene Steps Down; Speaker Amarbayasgalan and PM Zandanshatar Face Off * Ruling Party Weighs New Leader as Presidential Aide Rejects Push for Stronger Executive * Ruling Party’s General Council Debates Leadership Choice as Members Urge Swift Dec...
Politics * Parliamentary Committee Upholds Ulaanbaatar Vehicle Tax Hike as Lawful, Seeks Oversight on Spending Economy * Stronger Dollar Lifts Import Costs as Inflation Quickens to 8.8% Diplomacy * Second Mongolia–Uruguay Political Consultations Set as Ministers Meet at UNGA Infrastructure * Cros...
Politics * Wide-Ranging Audit Launched into Fuel Import Oversight and Mining Agencies * 2026 Budget Shifts Spending to Health and Education, Introducing Public Input Process * Speaker Amarbayasgalan Alleges Push to Amend Constitution to Allow President’s Re‑Nomination, Names Senior Figures in Int...
Politics * Parliament Partly Upholds Presidential Veto on “Gold-3,” Preserving Protections for Noyon Uul and Gutain Davaa * Zandanshatar Marks 100 Days with Fiscal Cuts, SOE Overhaul, and Five-Year Reform Plan * 2026 Budget Debated as Government Pitches Health, Education, Energy Push and Tax Reli...
Politics * Government Backs OT Negotiation Support Team as Parliamentarians Push to Revisit Loan Terms and Governance * Parliament Debates Presidential Veto on “Gold-3” Campaign as Constitutional Court Ruling Also Tableled Economy * Rare Earth Oversight Hearing Spotlights Halzan Buregtei as Gover...
Politics * Parliamentary Committee Backs Draft to Repeal 2% Tax on Property Sales, Citing Public Petition and Local Budget Impact * Budget Talks, TechWeek Launch and Mining Ownership Debate Headline Ulaanbaatar’s Week * Parliamentary Committee Sets Revenue Reforms as Coal Export Target Raised to ...
Politics * Anti-Corruption Agents Enter Parliament to Serve Notice as DP Blocks Budget Debate; MPP Sets Leadership Vote * Parliament to Debate 2026 State and Sovereign Wealth Budgets, Agriculture and Food Law Amendments Next Week * Ulaanbaatar Proposes ₮14.4B Budget Revision to Fund Winter Prep, ...
Politics * Parliament Advances 2026 Budget Bills as Lawmakers Press for Constituency Funds * Supreme Court Registers O. Tsogtgerel as Democratic Party Leader After Internal Vote * Court Acquits Ex-PM Altankhuyag and Others in Development Bank Case, Issues Fines and Travel Bans for 19 Defendants *...
Politics * Parliament Resumes Debate on 2026 Budget Framework After Two-Day Opposition Pause * Cabinet Weighs Health Insurance Fund Status, Saudi Air Services Pact, and Virtual IT Zone Rules * Government Presses for OT Governance Reforms and Ontre Deal Clarity in 2026 Budget Debate * Parliament O...
Politics * 2026 Budget Draft Pledges Higher Social Spending, VAT Refund Expansion, and Energy Investment as Parliament Opens Debate * Audit Flags Planning Risks as Parliament Starts 2026 Budget Review; New Rules Allow Return to Cabinet * Ruling Party Sets Leadership Meeting as Opposition Seeks Bu...
Politics * Parliament Opens Debate on 2026 Budget as PM Pledges Leaner State, Tax Relief, and Human Capital Push * Parliament Opens Autumn Session, Prioritizes Overcrowded Schools and 2026 Budget Framework * Speaker Opens Autumn Session with Push for Tax and Social Insurance Overhaul; Budget Crit...
Politics * Democratic Party Rallies in Khentii, Vows Pro‑Work Policies and Strategy to Rebuild Support * Prime Minister Meets Senior Citizens’ Association, Plans 6% Pension Rise and Medium-Term elderly Program Economy * Tourist Arrivals Reach 617,000 by Early September as Mongolia Targets 1 Milli...
Politics * Permanent Parliament Marks 35 Years, Reflecting on Reforms and Larger Legislature * Prime Minister Meets Seniors’ Association, Signals Pension Rise and Targeted Support * Ruling Party Leadership Race Heats Up; Plague Readiness Questioned and Anti-Drug Unit Upgraded * Week in Review: Pl...
Politics * Speaker Outlines Autumn Session Agenda: State Restructuring, Legal Overhaul, Tax Reform, and Pension Revamp * Parliament Speaker D. Amarbayasgalan Announces Bid for Ruling Party Chair, Sets Reform Priorities for Autumn Session * Parliament’s Autumn Session to Tackle 2026 Budgets, Monet...
Politics * Former President N. Enkhbayar Demands Revision of “China Energy” Coal Deal, Alleging $10 Billion Loss and Secrecy * Government Seeks Damages and State Control Over Tumurtei Ovoo Zinc Mine License Transfer * Ruling Party Secretary Chuluunzagd Detained 48 Hours as Anti-Corruption Probe T...
Politics * Cabinet Reviews Gas Pipeline Project, Cross-Border Economic Zone Plan, and Anti-Corruption Measures * Emergency Staff Allowance Raised to 40% as Police Anti-Drug Unit Becomes Standalone Agency * Parliament Sets Oversight Hearing on Khovd’s Khulzan Buregtei Deposit as Locals Seek 50 Sea...
Politics * Eight Synthetic Drug Trafficking Rings Exposed as Government Moves to Toughen Laws and Create Independent Anti-Narcotics Unit * Public Feedback Sought on Major Tax Law Amendments via Legalinfo.mn * Editorial Push Urges Government to Resolve Erdenet Ownership Dispute After Court Rulings...
Politics * Petition to Scrap 2% Property Transfer Tax Reaches Parliamentary Review Threshold Economy * Erdenet Unveils “Oyut” Copper Deposit, Plans Smelter Tender and Capacity Upgrades * Erdenet Plant Lifts Processing Capacity to 40 Mtpa with Section Upgrades * ADB Names Golomt Bank ‘Leading Part...
Economy * Erdenet Updates Ore Reserves to 3.4bn Tons as ‘Oyut’ Copper Deposit Unveiled Near Plant * Tourist Arrivals Reach 600,699 in First Eight Months, Led by China, Russia and South Korea * Tax Reform Plan Filed with 2026 Budget as Credit Blacklist Ends and Gas Project Advances with Gazprom Di...
Politics * Lawyer Urges Blacklist of Rogue Developers as Housing Fraud Cases Mount; Analyst Highlights SCO’s Expanding Multilateral Role * Week in Review: SCO Engagement, Gas Pipeline MoU Route, High-Level Visits, and Urban Measures Advance Economy * Rio Tinto’s New CEO Simon Trott Visits Mongoli...
Politics * Online Petition to Scrap 2% Property Sale Tax Reaches Parliamentary Threshold * Court Restricts Movement and Public-Service Eligibility for Ex-Agency Heads in Land Misuse Case Economy * Rio Tinto’s New CEO Simon Trott Visits Mongolia, Sets Strategy Around Copper, Iron Ore, and Aluminum...
Politics * EU-Backed Advisors Assist Overhaul of Employment Promotion Law Economy * Bank Profits Rise as Business Lending Expands, While Household Loan Stress and Fiscal Deficit Deepen * Oyu Tolgoi CEO Deirdré Lingenfelder to Step Down in December 2025 * Resource Partnerships With U.S. Scrutinize...
Politics * Government Unveils 2026 Budget That Cuts Tax Burden, Trims State Footprint, and Channels Investment to Health and Infrastructure * Citizen Input Drives 2026 Budget Priorities, Boosting Health, Education and Energy Projects * Government’s Expanding Use of “Plenipotentiary Representative...
Politics * Government Files 2026 Budget Cutting Spending, Expanding VAT Refunds, and Boosting Health and Education Investments Economy * 2026 Budget Draft Seeks Deficit Control with Spending Cuts, Coal Export Push, and Targeted Social Increases * Credit Blacklist Erased as Mongolia Shifts to Real...
Politics * Government Submits 2026 Budget to Parliament, Tightening Spending and Prioritizing Health and Education * Parliament Engages Chamber on Legal Overhaul as Business Seeks Relief from Regulatory Burden * Government Moves to Consolidate and Monetize State Assets Linked to Corruption Cases ...
Politics * Opposition Democrats Elect O. Tsogtgerel as Party Leader After Multi‑Round Vote * Democratic Party Leadership Vote Proceeds with Elimination Rule for Candidates Below 10% * Democratic Party Leadership Vote Highlights Unity; O. Tsogtgerel Wins Majority Backing * Democratic Party Chair L...
Politics * Ulaanbaatar Government Offices Shift to 08:00–17:00 Schedule from September 1 * Prime Minister Orders Rapid Fixes for Overcrowded Schools and Promises Targeted Teacher Support * Democratic Party Chair Candidates Clash on Unity, State Role, and Anti-Corruption Measures Economy * Gazprom...
Politics * Government Weighs Repurposing Seized Properties for Schools, Clinics and Kindergartens * Parliament to Decide on Recall of Ambassador to Thailand in Autumn Session Economy * Emelt Eco Industrial Park Breaks Ground, Promising 5,600 Jobs and Leather Sector Relocation * Vegetable Prices E...
Politics * E-Petition Seeks to Abolish 2% Tax on Property Sales, Nears Signature Threshold for Bill Initiative * Government, Millers Seek to Contain Flour Prices as Wheat Shortfall Looms Economy * IFC Launches Study to Boost Cashmere Sector Competitiveness and Investment * Mining Firms Seek Exten...
Politics * Government Voids Tögroog Nuur Coal Exploration License and Moves to Classify Deposit as Strategic * Government Moves to Capture 34% Stake in Erdenet Stockpile Projects as State Firms Face Efficiency Mandates * Government Orders National Audit of Mining Licenses and Revokes Four at Tögö...
Politics * President Meets Global Mongolian Council Leaders, Eyes Stronger Diaspora Links and Return Incentives * Tax Overhaul Bill Proposes Automatic Withholding from Debtors’ Incoming Funds, Expanded Relief for Low- and Middle-Income Earners * Government Sets Up Task Forces to Boost Mongolia’s ...
Politics * District Chiefs Urge Curb on Broad Welfare as PM Pitches “One Mongol” Human Development Agenda * City Shifts Some Urban Services from Districts to Neighborhood Leaders * Court Upholds Property Tax on Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar’s 185 Apartments, Rejects Refund Bid * Stakeholders Map 10-Year...
Politics * Government Moves to Equip 17 New Schools Lacking Desks and Chairs Before September Opening * Parliament Task Force Maps Stakeholder Engagement for New 10‑Year Human Rights Program Economy * Government Forms Task Force to Recover State Assets Locked in Failed Banks * Umnugovi Backs Tava...
Politics * Downpour Floods Ulaanbaatar’s Center; Government Trims Agency Leadership Posts and Reviews Winter Readiness * Democratic Party Sets Aug. 28 Meeting to Decide Leadership; TV Host Ch. LodoySambuu Floated as Frontrunner Economy * Pawnshop Lending Expands as Average Borrower Owes MNT 1.6 M...
Politics * Government Trims Agencies by 9% as Education, SOEs and Weather Service Begin Staff Cuts Economy * Togrog Weakens as US Dollar Reaches 2025 High of ₮3,615 * Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi Sells 544,000 Tons of Thermal Coal via MSE as August Trading Tops 1.7 Million Tons * Agriculture Rebounds to ...
Politics * Ulaanbaatar Seeks Public Vote on Even-Odd License Plate Traffic Controls for Weekdays * Draft 2026 Budget Sets Balanced Revenue at ₮31.6T and Expenditure at ₮33T, Targets 2% Primary Surplus * Petition to Scrap 2% Property Sales Tax Gains 27,000 Signatures in Five Days * Ethics Concerns...
Politics * Government Cuts 301 Agency Posts, Bans Deputy Positions, Opens Civil Service Ratings to Public Review * Anti-Corruption Agency Says Tögrog Lake Mining Case Still Under Investigation * MP B. Bat-Erdene Urges Priority-Based Use of MPs’ MNT 5 Billion Allocations, Calls for Rural Site Visi...
Politics * Lawmaker Seeks Review of MNT 630 Billion Constituency Funds, Presses PM for Transparency and Legal Compliance * Budget Shift Concentrates 2026 Public Investment on Energy, Transport and Social Services * Lawmaker Challenges “District Funds” Plan, Citing Constitutional Risks and Potenti...
Politics * Public Input Steers 2026 Budget Toward Health and Education; Government Pledges Spending Discipline and Tax Relief Measures * Cabinet Orders Accelerated Winter Preparedness, Power Reliability Measures and School Repairs Before Sept. 1 * Government to Seize Assets Linked to Corruption N...
Politics * Prime Minister Orders Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Accelerate Winter-Readiness, Tighten Spending and Boost Workforce Incentives Economy * Erdenet to Complete Oyuut Deposit Drilling in 2025, Move to Resource Estimation and Pre‑Feasibility * Preferential Loans Planned for Domestic Tourism Firms O...
Politics * Emergency Ministry Orders Stricter Safety at Fuel Stations and Depots After Deadly Blasts * Courts Gain Power to Temporarily Restrict Defendants’ Foreign Travel During Criminal Proceedings * World Bank, Finance Ministry Set Procurement Reform Roadmap for 2025–2026 * Decree Establishes ...
Politics * Education Ministry Faces Criticism Over Lavish Conference Room Renovation * Legal Profession Access Expanded with Overhaul of Bar Exam Eligibility Economy * Shivee-Ovoo Mine Ordered to Boost Worker Performance and Address Operational Risks * Specialized Housing Finance Bank Discussed w...
Politics * Government Prioritizes Tax Reform and Public Input in 2026 Budget Planning * UN Police Commissioner Reviews Peacekeeping Readiness and Calls for More Female Officers * Education Minister Pledges Substantial Teacher Pay Raise and Job Security Economy * Specialized Housing Finance Bank P...
Politics * Government Launches Investigation into Unexplained Wealth of Senior Officials * O.Batnairamdal Appointed to Lead Parliamentary Oversight on Oyu Tolgoi Operations * Parliament Faces Criticism Over Weak Oversight and Ethical Lapses Economy * Record Coal Sales Achieved with Exchange-Drive...
Politics * Government Orders Overhaul of Secrecy Laws and Anti-Corruption Measures * Public Input Drives 2026 Budget Priorities as Tax Reduction Gains Support * Parliamentary Committee Appoints O. Batnairamdal to Oversee Oyu Tolgoi Operations * Parliament Member S. Ganbaatar Faces Multiple Corrup...
Politics * Public Input Shapes 2026 Budget Priorities as Calls for Transparency Grow * Parliament Enacts Comprehensive Ban on Paid Betting and Online Gambling * Budget Cuts Threaten Energy, Mining, and Youth Initiatives as Stakeholders Raise Concerns * Public Consultation Begins on 2026 Justice S...
Politics * Public Participation in 2026 Budget Reaches 150,000 Submissions via E-Mongolia * Parliament Sets Ambitious Legislative Agenda for Autumn Session * Anti-Corruption Agency Seeks Prosecution of MP S. Ganbaatar Over Union Land Deal Economy * Development Bank Board to Include International ...
Politics * Government Reviews Executive Pay at State-Owned Enterprises Economy * Consumer Prices Rise 8.1% Year-on-Year as Inflation Accelerates Diplomacy * UN Desertification Conference Set for 2026 with Major Venue Upgrades in Ulaanbaatar Infrastructure * Key Ulaanbaatar Road Reopens After Over...
Politics * Public Scrutiny Intensifies as Budget Debates and Health Sector Scandal Unfold Economy * State-Owned Company Executives Face Pay Cuts as Government Targets Losses Diplomacy * Border River Defines Mongolia-Russia Boundary in Selenge Province Infrastructure * Key Ulaanbaatar Roads Closed...
Politics * Welfare and Education Budgets Expand with Focus on Targeted Support and Population Growth * Education Minister Faces Corruption Probe Over School Program Funding Economy * Trade Surplus Rises as Imports Edge Up and Exports Outpace Expectations * Legal Barriers Hinder Recruitment of For...
Politics * Construction Permit Revoked Near Bogd Khan Palace Following Heritage Law Breach * Energy Minister Clarifies Uvs Centennial Funding After Public Scrutiny * Government Moves to Cap State-Owned Company Executive Salaries and Restructure Sector * Government Orders Public Disclosure of Civi...
Politics * Government Mandates Public Disclosure of Civil Servant Performance Evaluations * Cabinet Reviews SME Lending Rules and Hospital Oversight Measures Economy * State-Owned Enterprises Face Major Restructuring and Push for Public Listings * World Bank Urges Fiscal Reform as Mining Revenues...
Economy * Economic Development Council to Become Permanent Policy Body After Business Sector Consultation * Strategic Wealth Fund Partnership Launched with Oman * Consumer Goods Prices See 2.6% Monthly Increase in Ulaanbaatar * Local Construction Industry Protests Chinese Dominance in Major Urban...
Politics * Political Infighting Intensifies as Former Prime Minister Seeks Comeback Economy * Accelerated Push for National Wealth Fund Reform Targets Mining Revenues and Transparency * Copper Processing Complex Project Aims to Boost Value-Added Production and Profits * Coal Sales Surge as Erdene...
Politics * Global Parliamentary Summit Highlights Gender Equality and Multilateral Cooperation * Public Participation Surges in 2026 State Budget Draft Process * Budget Revisions and Energy Strategies Dominate Policy Discussions Ahead of Winter * Former MP L. Gundalai Challenges Speed Limit Enfor...
Politics * Public Feedback on the 2026 State Budget Draft Begins * The Opening of the Corruption District is an Indicator of the Anti-Corruption Agency's Performance! Economy * The US Dollar Exchange Rate Continues to Rise, Surpassing 3600 Tugriks *
Politics * ACD: The Majority of Complaints Concern Crimes Related to the Use of Budget Funds * Representatives from 180 Countries Participate in the 6th World Summit of Speakers of Parliaments * The State Budget Will Be Discussed and Open to Public Comme
Politics * "Sovereignty and Democratic Election Day" is Celebrated Today * Speaker of the Parliament D.Amarbayasgalan to Attend the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva * The Deputy Head of the General Authority for Border Protection
Politics * O. Amgalanbaatar: The Draft Law Proposes 5 Years Imprisonment for Drug Users, and 8 Years for Repeat Offenders * Private Property or State Property? * President Issues Partial Veto on the Parliament's Resolution to Implement 'Gold-3' Campaign
Politics * President of Mongolia Partially Vetoes Parliamentary Resolution Implementing the 'Gold-3' Campaign Economy * ARKHANGAI: The Province's 2025 Budget Amended Diplomacy * Summary: Cross-Altai Visit, Public Cast System Infrastructure * Si
Politics * Overview: Three Individuals Detained for Group Assault, New Cases Opened by the Anti-Corruption Agency Against B.Baatar and A.Amundra Economy * MIAT Named as One of the Top 10 Airlines with the Most Progress in the World * The Financial Reg
Politics * Has the Cost of Bribing a Parliamentarian by the Government Reached 15 Billion MNT? * Inspection and Audit of Customs and Border Checkpoints Operations Commence * Kh. Baasanjargal: A New Candidate Has No Fair Chance Competing Against Someone W
Politics * A Working Group Established to Monitor Some Customs Activities * N.Uchral: Development projects will be prioritized, those without designs or funding will be excluded * A 14-Day Audit Begins at the General Customs Agency * Tightening Penaltie
Politics * A General Oversight Hearing Will Be Held on the Khalzan Buregtei Deposit * South Korean Special Prosecutors Begin Investigation into Secret Operation Conducted in Ulaanbaatar * COURT DECISION: Temuulen Erdenebat to be Detained for 30 Days * K
Politics * Member of Parliament O.Batnairamdal Studies Democracy and Law at Stanford University * Prosecutors Submit Request to Continue Detention of Temuulen Erdenebat and Sanjaachoypel Tserenpuntsag Economy * 8.2% Inflation in the First Half of 2025
Politics * G.Zandanshatar: The Tavan Tolgoi Mine Belongs to the People, Not a Place for Corruption or Graft * Temuulen Erdenebat and Sanjaachoypel Tserenpuntsag Arrested Yesterday Economy * Let Us Demand Responsibility from the Heads of 'ETT' Who Caus
Politics * The issue at the Tavantolgoi coal loading logistics center to be investigated by the Anti-Corruption Agency * Draft Laws to be Discussed at the Autumn Session of the State Great Khural Diplomacy * President of Mongolia U. Khurelsukh Departs
Economy * Order Given to Inspect Each and Every Contract Made with "Erdenes Tavantolgoi" JSC Infrastructure * Three Companies Submit Proposals for Waste Incineration Power Plant Project * The South Lane from 100-Ailyn Intersection to Dari-Ekh Has Been
Politics * INTRODUCING: Draft Laws to be Discussed in the Autumn 2025 Parliamentary Session * Ts.Khulan: There Really Was No Other Legal Means to be Released Except Appealing to the President * 29 Committees and Councils Disbanded to Save 41.6 Billion MN
Economy * The Clause Prohibiting Sale of Real Estate Below Purchase Price Has Been Annulled * Notice of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of XacBank JSC Diplomacy * President of Mongolia U. Khurelsukh to Make State Visit to the Kyrgyz
Politics * The Budget of Minister B.Choijilsuren Has Been Increased * How are High-Profile Cases Resolved? Economy * Open Tender Announcement * The Candy We Produce Is Not Just a Sweet. It's Value, Love, and Happiness Diplomacy * Air Transport Ag
Economy * Sukhbaatar District Has the Highest Housing Prices * Ulaanbaatar Police: Secondary Raw Materials Collection Point in Operation Diplomacy * “The Mongolian People Expressed Their Gratitude for Japan’s Cooperation, Which Deeply Impressed Me” *
Politics * Court Suspends Regulation on Training Teachers in 45 Days Economy * New Apartment Prices in Sukhbaatar District Reach Up to 5.36 Million MNT * 370 Trading and Service Points Licensed at Khui Doloon Khudag Infrastructure * The road from
Diplomacy * The State Visit of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako Has Concluded * The State Visit of Their Majesties Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan Has Concluded * Official Visit of the Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan
Politics * U.Khurelsukh: Where there is unity, there is strength Diplomacy * The President of Mongolia and the Emperor of Japan Watched the Race of Yearling Horses * S. Chuluun: The Mongolian Horse Has Been a Major Symbol of Diplomatic Policy Infras
Politics * Speech by the President of Mongolia, U. Khurelsukh, at the Opening of the National Naadam Festival Diplomacy * Seoul Metropolitan Council Chairman Ho Jung Choi and Delegation Attend Opening of Naadam Festival * Meeting with Chairman of Seou
Politics * Closing Speech of the 2025 Spring Regular Session of the State Great Khural by Speaker D. Amarbaysgalan * LIVE: On the occasion of State Flag Day, ceremonial gun salutes were fired and President U. Khurelsukh gave a speech * N. Ganibal: From t
Politics * The Government Imposes Special Regime on 'Erdenes Tavantolgoi' JSC * Special Regime Imposed on "Erdenes Tavantolgoi" JSC and Appointment of a Plenipotentiary Team * Official Directive from the Prime Minister of Mongolia on Certain Urgent Measu
Politics * The Policy Agenda of the Government Led by G. Zandanshatar Was Presented * Legal Reform Needed to Ensure Implementation of Human Rights Resolutions * The government has started gathering public opinions through the E-Mongolia system and the 11
Politics * The Draft Resolution Granting Permission to Issue Government Debt Guarantee Submitted to the Parliament * If H. Battulga Pushed Out the Investor of "Gatsuurt Deposit" from Mongolia, L. Munkhbayasgalan May Be Delaying and Waiting for Changes to
Politics * The Spring Session of the Parliament Will Close This Thursday Diplomacy * His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan Arrives in Mongolia for a State Visit Accompanied by Her Majesty the Empress * PHOTO: Their Majesties Emperor Naruhito and Empre
Politics * Prime Minister, Please Revoke the State Special Protection for Kh.Battulga… * The Spring Session of the State Great Khural Will Close on Thursday Economy * During the Tenure of B.Lkhagvasuren and B.Javkhlan, the USD Rose by More Than 900 Tu
Politics * Minister N.Uchral Is Confident to Work Together to Further Liberalize the Public-Private Partnership Law * 6.7 Billion MNT to Be Allocated from Government Reserve Fund for Firefighting * Draft Law on Amendments and Changes to the Law on Ensuri
Politics * Amendments to the Law on Road Traffic Safety * The Government is Holding an Extraordinary Meeting * A Temporary Committee Established to Oversee Oyu Tolgoi Issues, O.Batnairamdal Appointed as Chairman * A legal amendment prohibiting selling p
Politics * Draft Law Allegedly Aims to Enable 'Mega' Theft in the Energy Sector * Decisions Made at the Regular Meeting of the Government * While all levels of government institutions are set to operate under austerity measures, the budgets of Members of
Politics * All Laws Passed by the State Great Khural Must Now Meet Human Rights Criteria * Law Completely Banning Online Gambling Comes Into Force Today * A Temporary Oversight Committee to Be Established Regarding the Issues of "Oyu Tolgoi Gold" LLC *
Politics * We Are Suffering Today From the Consequences of Corrupt Officials Who Turned Energy Shortages and Pollution Into Their Source of Enrichment * G.Zandanshatar: Public officials who illegally obtain mining licenses will be held accountable * LIVE
Politics * Agenda and Schedule of Issues to be Discussed by the State Great Khural Next Week Economy * G. Zandanshatar: We are taking measures to cut expenses, reduce subsidies and transfers, and optimize social welfare * Senior Citizens Must Write an
Politics * Corruption-Related Crimes Are Increasing Alongside Organized Crime * The Supreme Court Refused to Grant Mayor Kh.Nyambaatar's Request * Government's Plan to Reduce State Employee Allowances Fails * Sukhbaatar District Governor Will Be Held Ac
Politics * LIVE: Discussion on Amendments to the Law on the 2025 State Budget * Discussion to Amend the Law on the 2025 State Budget of Mongolia * Ready to Sit at the Negotiation Table on Unresolved Issues * Ordered to Withdraw the Project Related to Sa
Politics * Budget Standing Committee: Supported the Discussion of the Bill on Amendments to the Budget Framework Statement for This Year and the Budget Estimates for 2026-2027 * A Proposal to Form a Working Group to Resolve Issues Related to Oyu Tolgoi Pr
Politics * Decisions Made at the Regular Cabinet Meeting Announced * Draft Law on Amending the 2025 State Budget Submitted * N.Uchral: We will reduce 3.3 trillion in expenses by cutting the number of government officials, reducing foreign and domestic tr
Politics * The Government Will Submit the 2025 Budget Revision to Parliament Tomorrow * IAAC: Complaints About the Use of Budget Funds Dominate * Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar Announces Plan to Restore Professional Inspection Agency in Autumn Session *
This is an updated newsletter for today. The previous newsletter was sent out in error with a smaller number of articles. **Today's Stories** Politics * Parliament Will Meet Today to Discuss Amendments to the Government Composition Law * The Primary Court Will Hear the Develo
Economy * The First Loan Tranche Will Be $900 Million Infrastructure * Traffic on the South Lane in Front of the Dunjingarav Shopping Center Will Reopen Tomorrow Society * This Week in Mongolia Innovation * Report: Young People Improve Their Fo
Politics * Government Formed and State of Heightened Readiness Declared * Kh. Nyambaatar: The 52 Billion Tugrik Project of J. Zoljargal and Others Will Be Investigated by the Anti-Corruption Agency * The 2025 By-Election Voting for Citizens' Representati
Politics * Bill to Amend the Law on Citizenship Submitted * The Results of Monitoring the 2024 Parliament Election Presented to the National Audit Office * Kh. Nyambaatar: If you say I violated a parliamentary resolution, submit it to the relevant author
Politics * The New Government Reviews the Draft Budget Amendment at Its First Meeting * D. Amarbaysgalan: We Must Swiftly Introduce Legal Reforms That Enable Citizens’ Businesses to Flourish * Government Begins Deliberations on Budgetary Austerity Amendm
Politics * ANNOUNCEMENT: National committees to be dissolved, 11 new ministers to be appointed, 8 ministers to continue serving * URGENT: The structure and composition of the Government to remain unchanged * URGENT: N.Uchral appointed as First Deputy Pri
Politics * Conclusion: Increase in Vehicle Tax Due to Lack of Calculation and Research * The DP caucus discusses the bill to amend the Criminal Law submitted by Kh. Temuujin and others * Law by B.Tuvshin and Ch.Lodoisambuu to Stop Social Insurance Deduct
Politics * Summary: The 34th Prime Minister Appointed, and Horses Used for Archery Stolen * The Law by B.Tuvshin and Ch.Lodoisambuu to Stop Collecting Social Insurance Contributions from Food and Transport Allowances Will Be Discussed Next Week * Party G
Politics * Case Against E. Bolormaa, Elected to the Parliament After Receiving Donation from Foreign Company, Now Being Investigated as Possibly "Criminal" Rather than an "Offense" * The Opposition of 30 MPP Members to Retaining Former Ministers May Refle
Politics * URGENT: G. Zandanshatar Appointed as the 34th Prime Minister of Mongolia * G. Zandanshatar Appointed as the 34th Prime Minister of Mongolia * G. Zandanshatar Appointed as the 34th Prime Minister of Mongolia * Prime Minister of Mongolia G. Zan
Politics * President U. Khurelsukh presented the proposal to appoint G. Zandanshatar as the Prime Minister of Mongolia at the Parliamentary Session * Establishing an Asian Model Center for Election Observation * Prime Minister Appointment to be Discussed
Politics * Parliament to Discuss Tomorrow Whether to Appoint G. Zandanshatar as Prime Minister * Members of the Croatian Parliament Expressed High Appreciation for Mongolia's Democracy * BREAKING: Z. Sanjdorj, sentenced to 9 years and 6 months in prison
Politics * URGENT: MPP's Steering Committee and Party Conference to Present D. Amarbayasgalan as Nominee for Next Prime Minister * Today, the MPP's General Assembly Will Elect the Prime Minister * The Issue of Revoking the Tripling and Quintupling of Veh
Politics * Mongolian People's Party's Conference to Determine the Next Prime Minister Nominee to be Held Tomorrow * The Duration of Temporary Detention Will Be Calculated from the Time of Detainment * AGENDA AND SCHEDULE OF ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED BY THE
Politics * Former Advisor of L. Oyun-Erdene, Kh. Battulga, Suddenly Returns from “Medical Leave” to the Government Palace, Resulting in the Prime Minister’s Downfall * L.Oyun-Erdene and Kh.Nyambaatar Possibly Planning to Postpone the Party Congress Again
Politics * L. Oyun-Erdene Is Pushing His Friend D. Amarbayasgalan for Prime Minister; If Unsuccessful, G. Temuulen May Be Nominated from the Floor * Parliament Will Focus on Improving Legislation Against Cybercrime * Prime Minister Nominee to be Announce
Politics * The MPP's Leadership Council meeting to nominate the next Prime Minister scheduled for tomorrow at 11:00 AM * The 17 Orders of 7 Ministers Who Illegally Forgave Education Loans Were Nullified by the Government Meeting, But Two Days Later Were M
Politics * The International Focus on L. Oyun-Erdene's Resignation * An Agreement Has Been Made to Choose the Next Prime Minister From the Generation of the 1970s, with Candidates Including B.Battsetseg, J.Enkhbayar, and G.Zandanshatar Being Discussed *
Politics * Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene Resigns * L.Oyun-Erdene: I have no interest in clinging to office, but we must consider the consequences after resignation * Kh. Temuujin: Until yesterday, there was no minority in Mongolia’s parliament. As of las
Politics * The Issue of Confidence in the Prime Minister Will Be Decided Today by Committee and Parliament * The Government of Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene is Considered Dismissed After Failing to Gain Parliamentary Confidence * Will the Prime Minister's
Diplomacy * President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov Arrives for a State Visit Infrastructure * Temporary Road Closures Due to State Visit * The Flood Protection Retaining Wall on the Selbe River Will be Completed Next Month Society * Serio
Politics * URGENT: Accelerated Process to Vote on L. Oyun-Erdene's Dismissal, Parliamentary Session Called for Monday With Only One Hour Break Allowed * D.Amartuvshin: L.Oyun-Erdene has no public acceptance, instead there is a public expectation that he s
Politics * Prohibitions and Regulations in Ulaanbaatar City * Ban on Online Gambling, Betting, and Paid Lotteries Implemented * The Sentences of Three People Who Collaborated with a Foreign Intelligence Agency Are Upheld * The Association of MPP Members
Politics * The Government Delivers Resolution to Parliament Requesting a Vote of Confidence in L. Oyun-Erdene and in Support of 14 Mega Projects (FULL RESOLUTION TEXT) * J. Bat-Erdene: Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene Will Prove His Income and Answer the Pro
Politics * Send a Letter to Your Elected Member of Parliament, Demanding Them to Sign the Official Proposal for the Prime Minister's Resignation * The Government is Discussing 32 Issues Including a Draft Law to Amend the Law on Citizenship Initiated by P.
Politics * Vote of Confidence in Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene to Be Held Among Members of Parliament in Accordance with the Constitution * Mongolia Ranked 76th in Governance Index * TODAY: Public Discussion on the Draft Law Regulating the Use of Sur-Ron
Politics * 150,000 Citizens Sign Petition for Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene's Resignation, To Be Submitted to Parliament Secretariat Today * L.Oyun-Erdene to Soon Send Official Letter to Parliament Stating Willingness to Work with Joint Government Structur
Politics * The Parliament Will Convene for Five Working Days Next Week Economy * M.Tsengeg: Austrian Tourism Companies See Mongolia as a New Market * Vehicles Not Allowed on the Road Without Paying Tax * Livelihoods of Herders Deteriorating, Poverty
Politics * BREAKING: The case against former 'Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi' CEO D.Ariunbold, accused of buying a house in Canada with bribe money, has been dismissed * Kh.Nyambaatar’s Authoritarianism Pushes L.Oyun-Erdene to Resign, Urged to 'Take His Uncle With
Politics * ABOUT US: The Protest Against Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene Shakes the Mongolian Government * VIDEO: "Young Mongolians Protest Against Corruption, Demand Prime Minister's Resignation," Reports AFP News Agency * The Coalition Government Holds I
Politics * URGENT: Decision Made to Dismiss L. Oyun-Erdene's Government and Form a New Government in Alliance with HUN, IZN, and National Coalition * Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene to Submit Resignation, Parliament to Hold a Vote * Draft Law on Confiscati
Politics * Decision on the Continuation of the Coalition Government's Activities to be Made Today * Discussing the Issue of Confiscating Illegal Assets of Public Officials * Draft Law Submitted on the Confiscation and Recovery of Illicit Assets of Public
Politics * Citizens Demand Prime Minister Not Resign, Oppose Coalition Government and Constitutional Changes * The MPP’s National Conference Will Decide the Fate of the Government * The Expanded Demands of the 'Resignation is Easy' Protest Will Be Sent P
Politics * URGENT: President U.Khurelsukh tells Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene to “resign yourself” * Decisions Taking Effect from June 1 * LIVE: 'Resigning is Easy' Protest Continues for the Fifth Day at Sukhbaatar Square * Member of Parliament D.Ganbat
Politics * 44,666 People Signed the Online Petition Calling for Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene’s Resignation * The Following Members Signed the Demand for Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene's Resignation * U. Khurelsukh: There Will Be No Amendments to the Cons
Politics * Speaker of the State Great Khural D.Amarbayasgalan Initiates Ouster of L.Oyun-Erdene and Begins Negotiations for Next Prime Minister and Ministers of MPP * PHOTO: Citizens demand the Prime Minister to disclose his income for the fourth day * I
Politics * Parliament: Discussing Future Budget Projections * LIVE: The State Great Khural is discussing the 2026 Budget Framework Statement of Mongolia's General State Budget * 40,689 people have signed a petition demanding the Prime Minister's resignat
Politics * Citizens’ Protest Demanding Resignation of Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene to Begin Today at 14:00 * The 2026 Development Plan of Mongolia is Being Discussed * The Government Will Hold an Extraordinary Meeting Tomorrow * Sh. Oyuun-Erdene: If yo
Politics * Citizens Gather at Central Square Rally Demanding the Prime Minister’s Resignation * PHOTO: Citizens are protesting at Sukhbaatar Square demanding the resignation of Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene * EVENT: Citizens to Protest, Demanding the Resi
Politics * Public Consultation on Law Regulating Scooters and Surrons Ongoing * The Order Restricting Pension Loans by B. Lkhagvasuren to be Reversed and Returned to Original Regime * A Request Submitted to the Anti-Corruption Agency to Investigate the P
Politics * Avoiding Mega Project Implementation and Starting to Politicize the Budget * O.Tsogtgerel: The Government's Planned Tax Law Reforms Are Gradually Disappearing * BREAKING: Z.Sanjdorj sentenced to 9.6 years, D.Byambajav to 9 years in prison for
Politics * Overview: The Prime Minister Apologizes, the President Attends a Celebration * UMNUGOVI: Journalists emphasize that the Law on Freedom of the Press does not meet current needs and is declarative in nature * Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Bayan-
Politics * The "Toothache" That Could Bring Down the Government Is Finance Minister B. Javkhlan Economy * O.Batnairamdal: After Leaving Mongolia, Oyu Tolgoi and Entree Companies Made a 20/80 Profit Sharing Agreement * Consumer Goods and Services Price
Politics * O. Shijir: The Government Must Publicly Apologize and Take Responsibility for the Customs Duty Law * The Constitutional Court Should Stop Kh. Nyambaatar's Madness of Dividing Ulaanbaatar into 14 Cities * O.Altangerel: The People Have Been Wait
Politics * If MPs N. Altankhuyag and B. Naidalaa are found guilty in the Development Bank case, their parliamentary immunity may be affected * G. Temuulen: The Ministry of Finance is preparing to submit a draft law that removes foreign loans and aid from
Politics * Events: Press Conference at the Constitutional Court Regarding the Proposal to Divide Ulaanbaatar into 14 Cities * Government discussing amendments to the Criminal Code * INTRODUCTION: Noteworthy Provisions Included in the Draft Law to Divide
Politics * Prime Minister Responds to Ö.Shijir’s Inquiry Regarding the Initial Transfer of Tavantolgoi Group Deposit Licenses * VIDEO: The Case of MP E.Boloramaa Allegedly Becoming a Member of Parliament With Donations From a Foreign-Invested Company Has
Politics * A Working Group Will Be Established for Amendments to the Law on the National Wealth Fund * Implementation of the Law on Public Information Transparency to Be Improved * FACT: Legal action taken to make public the MPP's decisions and agreement
Economy * Financial and Technical Assistance to Green Loan Portfolios * Social Insurance Fund Assets to Increase by 105 Billion MNT * Warren Buffett's Advice to Mongolians Diplomacy * Expressed Interest in Cooperation in Tourism and Renewable Energy
Politics * Parliament: The 24th Report on the State of Human Rights and Freedoms in Mongolia is Being Discussed * Draft Resolution to Approve Mongolia’s 2026 Development Plan Submitted * The appellate court annulled the first instance decision that acqui
Politics * Announcement of Decisions Made at the Regular Cabinet Meeting * Guidelines to be Issued for Everyone Regarding Tax Exemptions * N.Uchral: 'We Will Take a Firm Stance in Negotiations with Ontre Gold. No One Can Override the Law' * INTRODUCING:
Politics * A Policy and Plan Not to Allow Mongolian Companies to Participate in the “Selbe” Subcenter Tender Is Being Implemented * Demand for Transparency of 'Selbe Revival' Project Information from the City Mayor * 5,580 citizens sign petition to elect
Politics * Online Petition Begins to Allow Citizens to Elect the City Mayor * When Kh. Battulga was President, corruption case stalled at prosecutor's office and the statute of limitations expired; Do. Ganbold, whose case expired, appointed as 'Steel Plan
Politics * The Corruption Case Involving Former Sukhbaatar District Prosecutor E. Amarbat and Others to be Tried Next Tuesday * Summary: Authorities Promise Swift Resolution of Tögrog Lake Deposit Case * The First Meeting of the Northern Region Council t
Politics * Proposal to Elect the Mayor of the Capital City by Public Vote * Former MP B.Saranchimeg Appointed as the Mayor of the Planned Khunnu City by L. Oyun-Erdene and Kh. Nyambaatar * On the Occasion of Intellectual Property Protection Day, the Spea
Politics * The Prime Minister is Violating the Constitution * J. Bayarmaa: I am surprised that Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene disregards me and the Parliament. This is a violation of the Constitution * The Draft Revision of the Law on Freedom of the Press
Politics * LIVE: Discussion of the Law on Annulment of the Law Exempting Flour and Feed Imports from Customs Duty Ongoing * J. Bayarmaa: Although the press freedom index was ranked 54th in 2015, it has regressed to 109th place under the MPP government *
Politics * Decisions Made at the Regular Government Meeting Presented * Government: Contracts with MTAS Partnership Companies Annulled * Discussion Held on the Draft Amendment to the Food Law * The Law on the Freedom of Assembly and Demonstration Now Al
Politics * Discussion Supported for Revised Draft Law on Freedom of Assembly and Demonstration * The Standing Committee Meeting Will Discuss the Law on the Freedom of Assembly and Demonstration * The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economic Affairs W
Politics * The Democratic Party Group Opposes the Government Agreement on Joint Company with Russia to Supply Aviation Fuel * Decision Made to Withdraw the Law on the Commodity Exchange of Mining Products * The Proposal to Reduce Social Insurance Premium
Politics * Preliminary Hearing Rescheduled for B.Byambadorj and B.Battulga, Who Fled Abroad * Person Wanted by Interpol Arrested in Kyrgyzstan * VIDEO: Democratic Forces Laid Flowers at S. Zorig's Memorial * PHOTO: Flowers Placed and Respect Paid at the
Politics * A Request Will Be Made to the Minister of Justice to Suspend Kh.Battulga's Powers and Conduct an Investigation * Latvia States That It Is Impossible to Transfer 100% of the 1.7 Billion MNT Bribe Linked to 'Erdenet Factory's G. Amarbat Economy
Politics * Special Envoys Begin Making Their Commitments * Amendments Made to the Law on Parliamentary Elections * The Government, Which Is About to Enter Into an Aircraft Fuel Supply Agreement, Is Being Demanded to Resign * Reviewed Procedures for Issu
Politics * SBKH: The Initial Reading of the Draft Law to Amend the Law on the State Great Khural Elections was Held * VIDEO: Police Begin Investigation into Member of Parliament E. Bolormaa’s Alleged Illegal Donations from Foreign-Owned Company * Head of
Politics * What Did People Say About the Five Documents Regulating Mongolia's Airspace for 20 Years? * URGENT: Y. Byambadarjaa and G. Gandalai, Initially Detained with MCS Group's Z. Törmandakh, Released Yesterday and Banned from Leaving the Country * Co
Politics * Officials Who Caused Large-scale Damages through Taxes, Social Insurance, and Unclarified Actions Will Be Investigated * Members of Parliament to Submit Draft Law to Reduce Personal Income Tax * Opposition to Political Appointments in State-Ow
Politics * The 6th Meeting of the Permanent Mechanism of the Mongolia-China Parliamentary Meeting Took Place * Collaboration with the World Bank to Train Corruption Investigators * News Guide: Information on the Dismissal of City Mayor Kh.Nyambaatar * J
Politics * Discussing Improvements to Political Party Operations * Reappointment of the Prosecutor General, Sentences for the 'Green Bus' Case * D. Amarbayasgalan: We will stop the repeated procedural suggestions and re-voting * Chinese Soldiers' Words
Economy * INVESCORE NBFI JSC: Notice of Regular Shareholders Meeting * UVURKHANGAI: 55 Food Factories Receive Concessional Loans Under the National Movement "Food Revolution" * Introducing: 30 Locations Selling Reserve Meat Over the Weekend Diplomacy
Politics * The Government is Urgently Negotiating with "Rio Tinto" and "Entre LLC" * Member of Parliament U. Shijir Appeals to Auditing Organization Regarding Political Donations * It is necessary to keep the social insurance fund free from political inf
Politics * Parliament Discusses Amendments to the Credit Information Law * Incorporating the Protection of Journalists into the "Law on Freedom of the Press" to Align with International Standards is Necessary, says MNCHR * Parliament: Deliberating the Re
Politics * The Mongolian Parliament's Initiative for a People-Centered Legal Environment * EVENT: Presentation of the First Instance Court Decision in the Green Bus Case * Appointment of Brigadier General J. Byambasuren as Head of the Border Protection A
Politics * Discussion of Merging the New Party into the Democratic Party Economy * Foreign Exchange Reserves Exceed $5 Billion * A. Telmen: The Mongolia Mining Exhibition is a practical event that provides a platform for real meetings and information
Politics * Before the Birth of the Law: Will the Tax Burden Decrease or Increase? * Standing Committee to Decide on Proposed Bill to Reduce Income Tax to 1% This Wednesday * 27 Citizens from Three Countries Deported for Illegal Employment * Transferring
Politics * The Case of Former Chairman of 'Tavantolgoi' JSC Will be Re-investigated * Summary: Reappointment of the Head of IAAC and a One-Week Deadline for Kh. Battulga * “Migrants and students unable to exercise their voting rights” * Iranian Presiden
Politics * Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene Meets with Key Ministers * Members of Parliament must report their income and expenses Economy * Mortgage 6 Percent Loan Criteria to Be Announced This Month * Negotiations Over Eurasian Economic Union Impactin
Politics * Launch of Audit on Mining License Issuance and Legislation Enforcement * Sukhbaatar: 5 billion 180.1 million tugriks of violations discovered during audit * Mongolia to Submit Fourth Report to UN Human Rights Council * Thailand Bans the Entry
Politics * Urgent Discussion on Amendments to the Law on Minerals Exchange * Laws to Amend the Law on Legislation to Organize Regulations Exceeding the Law * B. Purevdorj: There is a bribery issue involving over 100 billion MNT in obtaining 9,000 "C" per
Politics * URGENT: The Government to discuss acquiring "Tugrug Nuur" sold by K. Battulga to make it a strategic deposit alongside 39 others. * All Bills and Legislation Discussed in Parliament Will Undergo Human Rights Analysis * Mongolia's 2026 Developm
Politics * 24th Report on the State of Human Rights and Freedoms in Mongolia Submitted to Parliament * Pro-Russian Facebook Accounts Actively Spread Information on Ukraine War, Domestic Politics, and Anti-Uranium Messages * Mongolia's 2026 Development Pl
Politics * News Guide: The State Great Khural's Extraordinary Session Will Convene * TODAY: Meetings of the MPP and DP Parliamentary Groups * EVENT: Information from Civil Society Organizations on the Revised Press Freedom Law * Discussing the Performan
Politics * Cabinet Report Delayed Due to Lack of Attendance to be Discussed at Tomorrow’s Session * The Extraordinary Session of the State Great Khural Will Be Held Tomorrow * The Government and Parliament Members to Work in Regions from April * The Ext
Politics * Submitted the 2024 Report on the Prevention of Torture Activities * J. Bat-Erdene Criticizes Ministers and Heads of Departments for Lack of Knowledge /VIDEO/ * Supreme Court: Refused to Register the Modification of the Green Party's Charter *
Politics * Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene Presents the Five-Year Development Guideline for Mongolia (2021-2025) * The Time to Evaluate Mongolia's Development over the Last 5 Years is Approaching * Discussion on the 2024 Performance Report of the Governmen
Politics * State Great Hural to Discuss Law on Ratification of Gashuunsukhait-Ganqmod Border Cooperation Agreement * Collecting Public Opinions on Reducing Social Insurance Premiums * Tyranny within the MPP Economy * L. Oyun-Erdene: The Government is
Politics * The Draft Law on Freedom of the Press Needs Improvement * Draft Law Amending the Law on Permits Introduced * Decisions Related to Permissions Will Be Delivered to Citizens Through the 'E-Mongolia' System * Decisions from the Government Meetin
Politics * Presented Evaluation Report on the Draft Law on Freedom of the Press * The Legal Environment Between Government Agencies is Unsatisfactory * Standing Committees on Government Affairs and Economics: Discussed the Government's 2024 Performance R
Politics * TODAY: Meeting of the MPP and DP factions in the State Great Khural * Party factions to meet at 10 o'clock * Today, Party Groups, Working Groups, and Standing Committees in Parliament Will Convene * Police Information Session Regarding A. Bay
Politics * Overview: The Parliament Session Opens and 66 Cases of Measles Confirmed * "Noorog" media agency employee detained for one month Economy * Japan and China Conduct High-Level Economic Talks * SELENGE: Decentralization and Increasing Economi
Politics * Pentagon May Undergo Major Cutbacks * Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs O. Altangerel, Prosecutor General B. Jargalsaikhan, and Head of Police T. Sukhbold to Brief on Issue of Noorog.mn Site in Parliament * Director of Civil Service Cou
Politics * Enshrining the Right to Protect Sources in Law is Crucial for Exposing Corruption * Official Visit and Position: Speaker of the British House of Commons Highly Values Mongolian Parliamentary Democracy * "Prohibition on Selling Property at a Di
Politics * The Danger of Slipping into an Authoritarian Regime with a Democratic Facade and My Rescuing Star, the Election * Trump suggests taking control of Ukraine's power plants * D.Tsogtbaatar: The Democratic Index has declined due to the restriction
Politics * Noorog Site's Editorial Office Searched, Employees Interrogated * O.Altangerel: We will first clarify the reasons for the decline in the Democracy Index Economy * "Erdenes Mongol" Group Assigned to Increase Mongolia's Foreign Currency Reser
Politics * Mongolia's Decline in the Democracy Index * Standing Committees of Parliament to Meet * Spring Session Concludes Without Budget Adjustment * Donald Trump Issues Order to Shut Down "Voice of America" * Putin Agreed to Several Conditions of Ne
Politics * BREAKING: A. Munkhtulga Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Collaborating with Foreign Intelligence * The Bill to Ratify the Agreement to Increase the Capacity of Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Port to be Submitted by L. Oyun-Erdene * Bill to Ratify A
Politics * The Opening of the Spring Session of the Parliament Will Be Tomorrow * Works to Address Pressing Issues Must Continue Throughout Spring and Summer Economy * The Bank of Mongolia Estimates Coal Prices at 80-85 USD Diplomacy * British Pri
Politics * An Emergency Meeting Chaired by the Prime Minister Is Ongoing * The Spring Session of the State Great Khural to Open Next Monday * Citizens: Even with 126 members, the parliament hasn't improved citizens' lives * Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene
Politics * Court Nullifies Order to Seize 1 Billion Tugriks of Mayor Kh. Nyambaatar's Assets * Ambassadors and Heads of Diplomatic Missions to Attend Spring Session Opening of the State Great Khural * Member of Parliament S. Tsenguun Criticizes the Minis
Politics * Consideration of Mongolia's Report at the 143rd Session of the UN Human Rights Committee * By-elections for 67 mandates of aimag, capital city, soum, and district local councils to be held * The Regular Spring Session of the Parliament Will Op
Politics * Amendments to Some Laws to Implement Mega Projects * Proposal to suspend licenses of gambling establishments that have not paid taxes * Cabinet Regular Meeting to Start at 14:30 Today * The Operations of Three Online Betting Companies Will Be
Politics * URGENT: Member of Parliament D. Tsogtbaatar Receives "Decision" in Development Bank Case * S. Demberel: Russians Have Never Said That the Egiin Gol Hydroelectric Power Plant Cannot Be Built * High-Level Officials Whose Terms Are Ending * Susp
Politics * L. Oyun-Erdene: The government is not involved in “Unitel” or “Shangri-La” rental issues; we are only verifying if the strategic deposit has been allocated according to the law * Hold 'Shimt Gazriin' Company Accountable, Terminate Contract to R
Politics * Clashes Intensify Between Assad Supporters and Interim Government Economy * Visited Canadian Export Development Corporation which Provided Financing to "Oyu Tolgoi" * SUMMARY: 11 people died in traffic accidents, policy rate increased to 12
Politics * URGENT: President U. Khurelsukh Apologizes to Journalist N. Enkh-Urun * President U. Khurelsukh Pardons Journalist N. Unurtsetseg and Decides to Release Her * The President Pardons Three Women, Including Journalist N. Unurtsetseg * Time for a
Politics * Emergency Law Proposal to Penalize Organizing Online Gambling with 5-8 Years in Prison and Fines Ranging from 10-100 Million * N.Uchral: Criminal responsibility for playing, organizing, mediating, or advertising online gambling such as 1xbet, M
Politics * Politicians Created the Negative Perception of Mining * Draft Amendments to the Law on Permits to be Submitted to the Parliament * VPN Usage for Online Gambling Will Lead to Criminal Liability * Spring Session of the State Great Khural to Dis
Economy * National Wealth Fund: Time for Discussion, Not Argument * Official Announcement of Joining the Sustainable Mining Program * The Third Portion of Dividends from Erdenes Tavantolgoi JSC to be Distributed in April * Potential to Increase Dividend
Politics * The Democratic Party Members Held Lunar New Year Celebration * The Purification Ceremony of the Great Black Banner of All-Military Held Economy * Tugrik Weakens Against US Dollar * 25.3 Million Tons of Coal Sold Through the Exchange * Hig
Politics * The Gathering of Democratic Party Members Held at Ulaanbaatar Hotel Today Economy * Trump Signs Order to Create Crypto Reserve Diplomacy * European Leaders to Develop Plan for Ukrainian Peace and Present to Trump * Foreign Minister B. B
Economy * Products worth 995.9 billion MNT traded on the Agricultural Exchange in 2024 * Securities Companies Profitable in 2024 Infrastructure * Warning Not to Take Shortcuts by Crossing Frozen Surfaces While Traveling * Police conduct physical traf
Politics * D. Trump: V. Zelensky is not yet ready to resolve the conflict Economy * "Erdenes Tavantolgoi" JSC trades 108,800 tons of processed coking coal * Insurance Premium Income Reaches 480 Billion MNT * MNT Deposits Increase by 4.6 Trillion MNT
Politics * Citizens Detained for Honoring Opposition Figure * If a parliament member reports work during election year, it violates the Constitution * Taliban's Sophisticated New Weapon * D. Purev-Ochir Will Continue as Governor Economy * 42 Compani
Politics * Police and Internal Military to Move to High Alert Level One Starting Tomorrow * Police and Military Organizations Move to High Alert Level 1 * Democracy Devoured in Mongolia * Police: No Road Closures Related to the Visit * Trump: US Extrac
Politics * The Government Illegally Granted 'Ukhaa Khudag' Mine to MCS Group * Today, the Government Will Discuss the Following Issues * O. Altangerel: Granting "Ukhaa Khudag" to Energy Resource Violates the Constitution * Introducing: Operating Hours o
Politics * EVENT: Discussion on Implementing Risk Management in Government Organizations * Corruption Awaits at the Approval Threshold * Discussion on Implementing Risk Management in Government Organizations is Underway Economy * TODAY: Report on Bus
Politics * Some border checkpoints will temporarily close twice in the first week of next month * MPRP's Second Person Visits Russia * The Foreign Affairs Ministerial Seat "Owned" by Battsetseg Bat * 11 individuals being investigated in connection with
Politics * Attention to Passengers Traveling to and from South Korea * Implementing Risk Management in Government Institutions * B. Enkhbayar: It Is Not You Who Makes Preliminary Decisions Online on Behalf of the Parliament and Government Economy * S
Politics * PHOTO: The Defense Sector Acquires a New Helicopter Meeting European Standards * Malaysia's Government Compensation Remains Uncertain * "Feeding a Person Will Eventually Cost You a Headache," as J. Batbold is Likely to Turn on L. Oyun-Erdene a
Politics * A. Tsolmontuya: Kh. Battulga, S. Ganbaatar, and L. Munkhbayasgalan aim to remove Article 6.1 from the Constitution by signing a document claiming to give 34-50% to the people * The Spring Session of the Parliament will Open on the 17th of Next
Politics * J. Batzandan: If Strategic and Endowment Deposits Were Illegally Acquired, We Will Not Negotiate and Will Revoke Licenses * Supreme Court to Deliver Verdict to Individuals Involved in the Development Bank Case Tomorrow * J.Batzandan: The NSC a
Politics * The Government Meeting Resolved the Following Issues * If Violations of the Law are Proven, MCS's License Will be Revoked * FACT: "Officials who allegedly traveled at the invitation and expense of the CU company were on a business trip to Sout
Politics * Member of Parliament E. Bolormaa Should Be Withdrawn Due to Receiving Donation from Foreign-Owned Company During Elections * G. Namchinsuren: A Revised Bill on Mineral Resources Will Be Submitted to the Spring Session * Officials to be investi
Politics * Standing Committee Resolution Approves 2025 Plan for Implementing Parliament's 2024-2028 Strategic Plan * Attempt to Bribe to Prevent 7 Foreign Citizens from Leaving Mongolia Sent to Court * Will Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene Delive
Politics * Summary: Projects must be initiated, and justice must prevail * The Law on the Court Has Been Found Violating the Constitution * Zavkhan: A team led by Speaker D. Amarbaysgalan is working in the soums * Certificates Awarded to Students Partic
Politics * The Request to Appoint Relatives to State-Owned Enterprises Continues Unabated * Citizen Wanted by Interpol was Forcibly Brought to Mongolia * Permanent Military Presence of America in Europe Will Not Last Economy * Conditions arise to rev
Politics * 11 Laws and Resolutions Passed on an Emergency Basis During the Fall Session * SELENGE: Emphasized the Importance of Aligning Development Trends and Planning with National and Provincial Policies * Corruption Index Improved but Corruption Case
Politics * Issues to be Discussed in Today's Government Meeting * News Itinerary: Discussion on Uranium Enrichment to be Held * Decisions Made by the Government's Regular Meeting * Special Attention Needed for Key Legislation on Licenses and Taxes * VS
Politics * Introduction of Mongolia's Corruption Perceptions Index * D.Tegshbayar: Mongolia ranks 114th in the Corruption Index, moving up seven places, but remains in the gray zone in the Democracy Index * News Guide: Government Resignation Protest Sche
Politics * The trial of Mongolian officials accused of espionage delayed * Work group to renew the law on state and local government property will be led by B. Enkhbayar * The Mongolian Government Must Protect Its Decisions and Focus on Implementation *
Economy * Economists from Commercial Banks Visit Wool, Cashmere, and Leather Processing Factories * Dividends for Shares Yet to Be Decided Before Lunar New Year Infrastructure * Kh. Nyambaatar: TPP-5 to Generate 300 MW Power, 360 Gcal Heat * Improvin
Politics * J. Bayarmaa signs proposal to dismiss the government * B. Bat-Erdene: I Do Not Support the Removal of the Government * REPORT: The Government Made an Impractical Decision to Allow Only People Aged 18 and Above to Ride Racehorses /VIDEO/ * Bid
Politics * Member of Parliament Ch. Lodoy-Sambuu is preparing a proposal to dismiss Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene * MP Ch. Lodoysambuu Proposes Dismissal of Prime Minister * Member of Parliament Ch.Lodoisambuu Calls for the Urgent Dismissal of Prime Mini
Politics * TODAY: Meeting on Tax Law Reforms * EVENT: Meeting discussion related to tax package reform * J. Batts has been appointed as the Government's Plenipotentiary Representative * J. Batzandan Appointed as Plenipotentiary Representative by the Gov
Politics * URGENT: Three State Secret Officials in Mongolia Accused of Collaborating with Foreign Intelligence Agency * Introducing Decisions from the Government's Regular Meeting * N. Uchral: We will streamline unclear statuses like National Committee,
Politics * The Legal Theft of Politicians or the Appointments of Those Involved in Corruption Cases * E. Erdenejamyan Appointed as Advisor to the Prime Minister * Appointing B. Batsukh, Head of the Ger District Development Party, as an Advisor to the Pri
Politics * Citizens: Demanding the Government to Revoke Its Decision * An Extraordinary Session of Parliament Might Convene Before Lunar New Year to Discuss the Agreement with China Energy * 126 Members to Resolve the Resource “Fight”! * S. Ganbaatar Ru
Politics * Aiming for Welfare Policies to Reach Target Groups * The US Expresses Desire for Ukraine to Hold Elections Economy * Flexible Tax Policy Needed for National Entrepreneurs * Opening of "How Are You 2025" Trade Fair * PHOTOS: “Hello 2025” E
Politics * MP E. Bolormaa's Term of Office May Be Questioned Due to Receiving Donations from a Foreign Company * The regular meeting of the Rapid Response Team under the Prime Minister has begun * The Initial Steps of America's New President * "Our Demo
Politics * In the Long Run, Shift Towards a System Where Everyone Pays Taxes * 2025 Announced as the "Year of Fighting Corruption" * A.Bayar: We Will Eliminate Corruption and Coercion from State Services in the Capital * D. Davaadorj: Civil society orga
Politics * The Tax Law Package Amendments Will Be Approved During the Spring Session * TODAY: Discussion on the Implementation of the Tax Law Package, Challenges, and Solutions * The Government Intentionally Avoids Adhering to the Law * Reform to Protec
Politics * The Mongolian Ethnic Group On the Brink of Genocide: The Mongolian People and the National Policy of China and Mongolia * K.Baasanjargal: The Government Announced It Will Not Uphold the Rule of Law * Major Projects Initiated by Prime Minister
Politics * URGENT: D. Nyamjav Sentenced to Eight Years for Collaborating with Foreign Intelligence Agency * TODAY: Discussion on 'Law on Corporate Income Tax' * What was included in the secretive agreement the southern neighbors wanted to conceal! * Rec
Politics * Bribery Case Involving Granting of Land to Tsoba LLC to be Re-Evaluated * T.Ayursaikhan and Others Indicted in Coal Case * Supreme Court: Prime Minister Violated Judges' Reputation and Spread Misinformation * Autumn Session Focused on Two Maj
Politics * Draft Law on Freedom of the Press Submitted Economy * Law to Abolish Import Tax Exemption for Flour Diplomacy * Ambition of the Arabs Infrastructure * New Central Wastewater Treatment Plant to Be Operational by August * The new cent
Politics * Will the Parliament Call an Extraordinary Session? * Draft of Amended Law on Freedom of Media Submitted to Parliament * D. Nyamjav to be tried next Monday for allegedly collaborating with foreign intelligence agency * Investigating E. Uuganba
Politics * L. Oyun-Erdene: A Major Reform Will Be Undertaken in the Governance of State-Owned Companies * The Bill to Amend the Law on Legislation has been Submitted * NATO Calls on Member States to Change the Course of the War in Ukraine * Will the Pre
Politics * EVENT: Political Parties Demand the Dissolution of Parliament and Organize a Press Conference * N. Uchral: We need to abolish the system where people call the person who appointed them for rescue * Public Opinion to be Included in Tax Law Amen
Politics * O. Altangerel: If the Anti-Corruption Package Law is Passed, Former High-ranking Officials Will Be Investigated * Public Officials' Asset Scrutiny and Confiscation Law Faces Both Open and Covert Opposition * The 47th President of America Sworn
Politics * A Working Group was Established to Ensure the Right to Vote Online for Mongolian Citizens Abroad * Today: Meetings of the Parliament's Standing Committees will be held * Now You Can Submit Suggestions for State Audit Topics Online * The State
Politics * Information on Foreign Loans and Scholarships Remains Concealed and Under ‘Special Protection’ * MNB Remained Silent on the Death of the First President of Mongolia * Distribution of the "Cake" in the Diplomatic Offices * South Korea Reduces
Politics * The Autumn Session of the Parliament will Adjourn Next Friday * Does Putin rejuvenate himself by bathing in deer blood? Economy * The Balanced Budget Deficit by the End of 2024 Reached ₮776.2 Billion * The Renewable Energy Tariff Implement
Politics * Mongolia's First President P. Ochirbat Has Passed Away * Immigration Agency: Over 2300 Visa Applications Denied * Western Peacekeepers Might Be Deployed to Ukraine * Israeli Cabinet Approves Ceasefire Agreement * Condolence Expressed Over th
Politics * The Government Is Set to Hold an Extraordinary Meeting Today * Amendments Made to the General Tax Law Economy * Today, the Government of Mongolia will sign an investment agreement with "Orano Mining" registered in the French Republic * Eve
Politics * International Hacker Group Attacks Taiwan, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Mongolia's Ministry of Defense * Exploring the Possibility for Mongolians Abroad to Vote via the "E-Mongolia" System * Preliminary Discussion on the Case Involving D. Ariunbold A
Politics * The Government has established Regional Councils and ordered the organization of conferences within this quarter * Working Groups That Don't Work! Economy * It's Important to Create a Fair Tax Environment for Everyone * The Reserve Require
Politics * B.Javkhlan: Legal Reforms Will Be Made So Low-Income Citizens Pay Less VAT * Pre-trial Review of D.Nyamjav's Case of Alleged Collaboration with Foreign Intelligence * B.Javkhlan: Tax Package Reform Will Not Increase Rates * B.Javkhlan: We wil
Politics * EVENT: Citizens Protest Demanding Government Resignation and Parliament Dissolution * Protesters Gather at the East Gate of the Government Palace * PHOTO: The Third Day of the Protest with Changing Goals and Fewer Participants * TODAY: Meetin
Politics * Agenda and Schedule for the State Great Khural Discussions Next Week Infrastructure * During the Coalition Government, Long-standing Issues in Ulaanbaatar Will Be Resolved * DORNOD: New Settlement Area to be Established Society * VIDEO:
Politics * Protest for Government's Resignation Blocks Roads, Ascends to State Palace Steps * Around the "Government Resign" Protest * PHOTO: Protest demanding "Government resign", "L. Oyun-Erdene resign" begins at Sukhbaatar Square * PHOTO: Citizens ar
Politics * A Law Proposal to Confiscate Assets from Corrupt Officials * Confiscation of Unjustified Assets of Officials * TODAY: Public Discussion on Confiscating Illegal Assets of Public Officials * Officials' Properties Will Be Confiscated If They Can
Politics * City's Paid Zone Law Proposed by R. Erdeneburen * Discussion on Amendments to the National Wealth Fund Law Bill * REPORT: Vehicles of Drivers Who Haven't Paid Fines Are Being Impounded and Driving Licenses Suspended * A Law to Establish Paid
Politics * The Prime Minister's Rapid Action Team Will Operate as It Did During "Covid-19" * LIVE: Presenting Decisions Made by the Government Meeting * Meeting to Address Difficulties Faced by Enterprises and Propose Changes to Relevant Legislation * P
Politics * TODAY: Discussion on Efficient Management of State-Owned Enterprises * Reversal of Decisions by Authorities * L. Tur-Od: The principle of not allowing SOEs and LSOs to perform tasks that the private sector can accomplish is reflected in the dr
Politics * The Return of 1.7 Billion MNT Bribe Money Taken by G. Amarbatan of "Erdenet Mining Corporation" is Underway * Member of Parliament B. Purevdorj Proposes to Reduce VAT from 10% to 5% * L. Munkhbayasgalan: Cancellation of the Equal to One-Year S
Politics * Prime Minister and Mayor are Giving Updates * Military Registration Begins Tomorrow * Summary: Pensions and Allowances Increase and Government Affairs to be Conducted in Cyrillic and Traditional Mongolian Script * Tomorrow, the Mongolian Peop
Politics * Urgent: D. Ariunbold Accused of Buying Expensive House in Canada with Bribe Money * What will the State Great Khural discuss next week? * President Biden Blocks Sale of US Steel to Nippon Steel * Colonel G. Galbadrakh Appointed as Head of the
Politics * The commissioning of the power plants by Golomt's D. Bayasgalan and Garid Ts. Tserenpuntsag is not the "achievement" of the joint government * Refusal to discuss the complaint in the "Coal" case involving T.Ayursaikhan and others Economy *
Politics * Revamping Tax and Social Insurance Laws * Former Chief of Staff P. Tsagaan Detained in Singapore * An Extraordinary Meeting of the Government is Underway * Change Comes When Corruption is Stopped, Detected, and Held Accountable * Decisions f
Politics * State Affairs Will Be Conducted in Cyrillic and Mongolian Script Starting From Today * From Today, Eight Types of Laws and Regulations will be Implemented * L. Oyun-Erdene: The Government will not Hide in the Palace Rooms but will Work Among t
Politics * Laws and Regulations Effective from January 1, 2025 * Corruption and Abuse of Power: Five Cases Forwarded to Court * The 'Coal Case' involving T. Ayursaikhan and others to be decided by the Supreme Court on Thursday * The Disappearance of Cas
Politics * Five bribery and corruption cases forwarded to court by the prosecutor * Case of Fraud Involving Promises of Employment and Low-Cost Housing to be Reinvestigated * The Politics of Uranium: A Hope for Effective Management * Law Amendment Propo
Politics * President U. Khurelsukh Conferred State Titles, Orders, and Medals * O. Batsaikhan: If We Had Not Regained Our Independence in 1911, We Would Be Speaking Chinese Today * T. Ayursaikhan's Involvement in the 'Coal Case' to be Reviewed by the Sup
Politics * Summary: The Government Submitted Strategic Projects to the Parliament * Using Kh.Battulga's 'Protest' Tactic Against Himself * Recognizing the Value of Independence * VIDEO: State Elephant B. Serik Awarded with the Labor Order of the Red Ban
Politics * Bill to Amend the Criminal Procedure Law Submitted * Bill to remove "dissemination of false information" clause from Criminal Code submitted * Article 13.4 of the General Tax Law Annulled for Violating the Constitution * Regarding the Impleme
Politics * N. Nomtoibayar: 'Tanks will come in, we'll lose our land to foreigners' - let's hold those who stalled major projects accountable * B. Enkhbayar: Members with Conflicts of Interest Should Abstain from Voting on Investment Agreements (VIDEO) *
Politics * Government Presents Strategically Important Projects Included in 14 Mega Projects to the Parliament * Submission of the Bill to Amend the Law on National Wealth Fund * Foreign Worker Legislation and Mega Projects in Mongolia * SG: The strateg
Politics * Draft Law on Foreign Workers and Quotas Withdrawn * L.Enkh-Amgalan: It is essential to understand the quota for labor and job discounts separately. The quota issue will not be revisited. * Amendment of the 2024 Budget of the Capital City and R
Politics * PHOTO: Citizens held a protest against a bill related to foreign workers and labor force * P. Sainzorig and N. Batsumberel Withdraw Their Bill After Four Days * Draft Law on Foreign Workforce in Mongolia Withdrawn * Introduction to Two Legisl
Politics * Draft Law on Foreign Workers to be Discussed Next Week by Parliament * Will Elon Musk Become the Shadow President of the United States? * Sükhbaatar: The Provincial Governor M. Iderbat is Working in Soums * State High Awards and Medals Ceremo
Politics * L. Oyun-Erdene: The Coalition Government is Advancing Projects Stalled for 16 Years * URGENT: Sukhbaatar District's Chief Prosecutor E. Amarbat Dismissed Due to Corruption Charges * Don't Politicize the Pollution Hearings! * D. Damdintseren A
Politics * The Government Will Hold An Extraordinary Meeting to Discuss Issues Related to "Orona" and "China Energy" * A draft law proposing amendments to the Law on Labor Migration was submitted * Decisions from the Special Cabinet Meeting * Draft Law
Politics * Urgent: Pretrial Hearing Delayed for Case Involving Z. Sanjdorj Accused of Collaborating with Foreign Spy * Laws and Regulations to Take Effect in 2025 * Head of Mineral Resources Dismissed * The Government Will Hold an Extraordinary Meeting
Politics * Introduction: Laws Effective from January 2025 * Decisions from the Government Meeting * Members of NHRC Will Be Included in Investigation Processes * O.Altangerel: The Draft Package of Anti-Corruption Laws Will Be Submitted Soon * Kh.Nyamba
Politics * S. Amarsaikhan: The proposal to postpone the temporary free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union will be resolved at the government meeting * The Mayor of the City is Visiting Japan During the Controversy of Ulaanbaatar * MPRP Appo
Politics * Event: Discussion on the Draft Law on Foreign Investment to be Held * O.Adya: Passing the Foreign Investment Law will be the first step to restoring investor confidence * Can the Coalition Government Solve its Long-standing Mining Issues? * D
Politics * South Korean Parliament Supports Impeachment of President, Suspends Powers Economy * N. Enkhbayar: Mongolia's Dutch Disease Worsens * More than 500 billion tugriks to be accumulated in the savings fund to increase mortgage fina
Politics * The MPP Turns to L. Gantomor to Handle Negotiations with the Eurasian Economic Union, Remaining 'Clean' Themselves * BAYAN-ULGII: A. Zhanbota Appointed as Aimag Governor's Staff Counselor * Attendance: Kh. Battulga and T. Aubakir
Politics * AREVA Admits to Bribery in Mongolia, Agrees to €4.8 Million Fine * The Dispute Over Erdenet's 49% Share Could Be Resolved Under the Coalition Government * Budget 2025: Ministers B.Javkhlan and P.Naranbayar to Spend Four Trillion
Politics * Parliament Approves 2025 Budget * Mongolia's 2025 Budget Approved * Mongolia Approves 2025 Budget Law * The 2025 Budget Has Been Approved * Final Approval of the 2025 Budget Law Proposals * "The Role of Electoral Agencies in Pr
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Politics * Supreme Court to Announce Decision on Development Bank Case Tomorrow * Supreme Court: Decision on the Development Bank Case to be Announced * T.Enkhtuvshin: The study concludes that joining the Eurasian Economic Union is "unprofit
Politics * B. Batbayar: The rules of the Mongolian Millennium Challenge Fund are clear and transparent, keeping it free from corruption * 10 Reasons Why the Narantsevste Border Cannot Be Opened * The High Court Judges Deliberate on the Devel
Politics * Let's Recall Non-Performing Members Economy * Pay Attention to Human Capital, the Backbone of Economic Development! * Ulaanbaatar City to Collaborate with Tianhao International Trade Co., Ltd of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Politics * Summary: If they do a bad job, the Government will resign, if they do even worse, the parliament will dissolve * Discussion on Smoke Hearing to be Held at the Parliament * UVURKHANGAI: Domestic Forces Special Unit Equipped with Ve
Politics * Conducting the First Review of the Political Parties Bill * Recommendation to Annul the Closed-Approved City Budget * Recommendation to Revoke the Capital's 2025 Budget Delivered * Discussing the Draft Law on Political Parties *
Politics * Parliament supports discussing the reduced 2025 budget of 2.3 trillion * Urgent Discussion on 2025 Budget Proposal Begins * Members Support Urgent Discussion on Amendments to the Budget Law * The City's Budget Approved in 30 Minu
Politics * Citizen's Representative Assembly: Approved the Capital's 2025 Budget Plan * The Draft of the 2025 State Budget Will Be Submitted to the Parliament * Child benefit, salary and pension increment will not be reduced, the 2025 budget
Politics * Presentation of the 2025 Budget Proposal to the Parliamentary Groups of the MPP and the DP * Parliament Passes Amendment to the Budget Law * Court Hearing on the Development Bank Case Continues for the Second Day * The Prime Mini
Politics * Supported discussing the draft law to amend the Budget Law * Supreme Court: Discussing the Development Bank Case * Kh. Nyambaatar: Plan to Increase Vehicle Taxes * Draft Law on Amendments to the 2025 Budget Law of Mongolia Submit
Politics * Mongolia Included Among Countries Needing to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Efforts Economy * Good practices in uranium mining and production in the Republic of Kazakhstan * Russia Lifts Temporary Ban on Fuel Exports Diplomacy
Politics * VIDEO: The Project to Connect the Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Railway with China is Progressing, and Opportunities for Mongolian Economic Growth Are Approaching * The Government Decides to Submit a Draft Law Regarding Amendments to the
Politics * B.Javkhlan: If the budget is not approved, 220,000 government employees will earn the minimum wage next year * SESSION: Discussing the Budget Law with One-time Procedure Could Collide at Court * The Registration of Parties is Dela
Politics * ASSEMBLY: Mongolia is situated between two nuclear-armed powers but lacks nuclear facilities * Khaltmaagiin Battulga: National Consensus is Crucial for Accelerating Green Development * The Executive Director of MNCCI Detained * C
Politics * MCCI Executive Director T.Duuren Detained by Anti-Corruption Agency * Leaders Celebrate Constitutional Anniversary, Citizens March for Rights * MPRP, DP, and Other Parties Passed a Law to Abolish Other Parties * Despite Oppositio
Politics * Presidential System or Parliamentary System? * From Today, the Decree to Revere the Constitution in Every Household is Officially Implemented * D.Ulzibaatar: By adopting the First Constitution, we proclaimed our status as an indep
Politics * Should the Finance Minister Who Cannot Control and Manage the Budget Be Held Accountable? * Today: Party Groups in Parliament Will Hold Meetings * The Constitution Strengthened by Implementation, Not by Proclamation * The Procedu
Politics * Discussion on Limiting Some Rights of Ministers * 105 People Participate in the Constitutional Trainer Program to Promote the Ideals of the Constitution * Rejected Ts. Davaasuren, Selected G. Temuulen * Oliver Korff: The Constitu
Politics * A Legal Provision Allowing Tax Authorities to Publicly Announce Individuals as Offenders Without Court Ruling Deemed Unconstitutional * Did E. Lkhagva Spend 1.2 billion on Advertising for Soup to Celebrate Constitution Day as "Proc
Politics * EVENTS: Discussion on the President's Veto of Mongolia's 2025 Budget * The Standing Committee on Legal Affairs Supports the President's Veto on the 2025 Budget of Mongolia * LIVE: Discussion Begins on President U. Khurelsukh's Vet
Politics * Amendments to the Law on Labor Migration * Mongolia is ranked 9th in the world by the number of public servants * SESSION: Discussion on Amendments to the Nuclear Energy Law is Underway * Cutting Expenses on Furniture and Foreign
Politics * B.Javkhlan: We will look at the President's veto positively and work towards favorable changes * President's Veto Creates Anticipation in Society and Politics * Breaking news: President to Veto 2025 Budget * Presidential Administ
Politics * B. Baasandorj: The budget law was sent to the President's Office yesterday. The President will decide whether to veto it within five days. * D. Amarbayasgalan: It is important to cultivate parliamentary oversight as a cultural prac
Politics * The Capital is Trying to Launder 824 Billion Under the Pretense of Building Residential Housing * The Democratic Party Caucus: Discussing the Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod Port Issue * The Deadline for President Khurelsukh to Veto the 2
Politics * Complaints About Dismissal and Pressure on Civil Servants After Local Elections * The National Human Rights Commission Addresses Officials with Appointment and Dismissal Authority * Minister Ts.Baatarkhuu to Work at 11-11 Center N
Politics * Minister Kh. Nyambaatar: I am not afraid of brokers who have collected a few pennies! If you dare, come here and protest * Statement from the NHRC regarding pressure on civil servants following election results * The Mayor of Ulaa
Politics * Resolution to Approve the Strategic Plan of the State Great Khural for 2024-2028 Adopted * Uncertainty Remains Over Extension of Visa Exemption Decision * Drone Laws Expected to Be Introduced to Improve Legal Environment * Govern
Politics * Parliament Discussion on the Nuclear Energy Law Draft * Request for the President to Veto the Budget Law * Contract signed to delegate some government functions to NGOs * Working Group on Investment Law Led by Deputy Prime Minist
Politics * Former Member of the Board of "Oyu Tolgoi" J. Tana Appointed as the Head of the National Committee's Office for Coordinating "Vision-2050" Intersectoral Relations * N. Uchral: Legal Reform of State-Owned Companies Will Be Implement
Politics * Initial Review of Amendments and Additions to the Nuclear Energy Act Conducted * Parliament Discussed Amendments to the Nuclear Energy Law * Committees to Hold Meetings to Discuss Amendments to the Nuclear Energy Law * Economic S
Politics * First Discussion of Amendments to the Nuclear Energy Law this Week at the Parliament Session * Next Year's Budget Passed, Amendment to Follow Soon * If the State Budget is Adjusted, Local Budgets Will Also Be Adjusted * Ch. Lodoy
Politics * Overview: Prime Minister Visits China and Parliament Approves 2025 Budget * No changes made to any law regarding reduction of military pensions and benefits * No Amendments Made to Laws Reducing Military Pensions and Benefits * W
Politics * X. Mandakhbayar's Support Leads to Constitutional Court's Review of Defamation Law * L. Gantomor: After Promising to Significantly Increase Salaries, Pensions, and Welfare... * Can Ts. Davasuren Be Held Accountable * Can accounta
Politics * Mongolia Approves Draft Laws for 2025 Budget * The 2025 Budget Law Project Approved * P. Sainzorig: The Parliament Adopted a Resolution Violating the Law in Amending the Budget * Parliament Approves Resolution to Amend Budget *
Politics * False Information About MIAT Suspected to be Spread for Political Purposes Draws International Attention * J. Bayarmaa: Mongolia is Rapidly Retreating from Democracy /LIVE/ * G. Damdinnyam: There are only two options: approve the
Politics * URGENT: The Case Against V. Munkhzhargal, Accused of Attempting to Harm a Senior Government Official, Transferred as "Top Secret" by Intelligence to Court * B. Munkhtamir: The Reputation of MIAT is Being Attacked for Political Reas
Politics * A Decision to Invalidate the Appointment of Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene Submitted to the Constitutional Court * Member of Parliament B. Munkhsoyol Elected as Chair of the Subcommittee on Sustainable Development Goals * Member of
Politics * Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene to Speak at the Opening of the 7th China International Import Expo * Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene Departs for China * B. Terbish: We Will Prevent Corruption Before Implementing Mega Projects * L. En
Politics * Overview: The President of Kazakhstan Visits, Decision to Increase Energy Prices * B. Ochirbat: I am Happy to be Transporting Our Peacekeepers * A Black Woman to Lead a Major British Political Party for the First Time Economy
Politics * Summary: Issues Concerning the Budget and a Week with a State Visit * D.Enkhtuvshin: If I'm expelled from the party group for not complying, then let it be * BULGAN: D.Purev-Ochir elected governor, to be submitted to the Prime Min
Politics * D.Enkhtuvshin: I Do Not Support Parties Violating Their Promises with a Bloated Budget Proposal * TODAY: Legal Forum on Media to be Held * News Brief: Information on the Legal Regulation of Educational Relations * There is a lack
Politics * The Second Discussion on Mongolia's 2025 Budget is Underway * The Index of the Mongolian Judiciary Improved by 1.28 Points * N. Nomtoibayar: Next Year's Budget is Exceedingly Wasteful on the Spending Side; Welfare, Taxes, and Soci
Politics * Government's Activity Program and Updates to be Presented Through a Unified Website * Introducing the Decisions from the Government Meeting Economy * TDB Officially Signs Long-Term Financing Agreement with US Development Financ
Politics * If the Uranium Project Is Supported by Party Groups, It Will Be Discussed by the National Security Council Tomorrow * Key Lever for Uranium Project Initiation - Amendments in Nuclear Energy Law * Tomorrow the National Security Cou
Politics * The Importance of Supporting Investors in Amending the Nuclear Energy Law * Introducing: The New Governors of 21 Provinces * Will Politicians Disagree and Turn Off the Country's 'Light'? * 19 Corruption Cases Transferred to Court
Politics * Issues to be Discussed in Parliament Session Next Week * Visit: They Both Aim to Strengthen the Rule of Law * Ruling Party Expected to Win Georgian Election Economy * A Foreign National Seeks to Extend the Land Lease of Their
Politics * L. Oyun-Erdene: It is Necessary to Focus on These Three Transitions When Defining Mongolia's Development Strategy * Mongolia's Handling of the Arrest Warrant for V. Putin Under ICC Scrutiny * Z.Bayarmaa: We will amend the law so t
Politics * Parliamentary Session: Prime Minister to Report on Port Revival * Amendments to the Nuclear Energy Law to be Discussed Urgently * LIVE: Discussion Begins on Laws Submitted with the 2024 Budget Bill * Three Stations in Mongolia fo
Politics * Prime Minister to Report on Port Recovery Policy Implementation * B. Enkhbayar: The Government is Taking Away the Parliament's Exclusive Right to Exempt Taxes * The Prime Minister to Provide Information on Port Revival Implementat
Politics * Decisions from the Government Meeting * Decisions Made at the Government Meeting * Decisions from the Government Meeting * Members, ministers, and leaders allegedly purchased airplane tickets with five billion MNT from the budget
Politics * Chairman and Members of the Standing Committee on Security and Foreign Policy Visit the Ministry of Defense and General Staff * Chairman D. Amarbayasgalan Participates in the Working Group Meeting to Improve the Law on Protests and
Politics * The Mayor of the City, Kh. Nyambaatar, May Have Pledged the "Road Fund" as Collateral for the "Capital City" Bond * The IPU's Human Rights Committee of Parliamentarians Investigates the Case of S. Zorig * How the Anti-Corruption L
Politics * VIDEO: Proposal to Expel Member of Parliament M. Narantuya-Nara from the CWGP * Moldovan Presidential Election and Referendum Begin Economy * Over 100 Manufacturers Showcase Products at 'Wool, Cashmere, Leather Products 2024'
Politics * Weekly Overview: Citizens Frustrated with Traffic, H. Nyambaatar Re-elected as City Governor * URGENT: A Search for E. Dolgion, New Son-in-law of Ts. Tserenpuntsag, in a Case of 'Unexplained Wealth' * VIDEO: Changes Possible to Li
Politics * The State's Monetary Policy Directions Approved by Parliament * The State Great Khural: Discussing Next Year's Budget * The Parliament: Mongolia's Development Plan for 2025 Will Be Approved * G. Temuulen: The 2025 Budget Proposal
Politics * Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene calls on SCO member countries to cooperate on 14 mega projects of the Government of Mongolia * L. Oyun-Erdene: Mongolia is ready to develop mutually beneficial cooperation with SCO member states * B.
Politics * The Australian Parliament Supports Strengthening Citizen-Centric Government and Empowering Gender and Civil Society * Corruption and Office Misconduct Cases Increase by 5.3% in the Third Quarter of This Year Economy * Foreign I
Politics * Vice Chairwoman Kh. Bulgantuya and Delegates Attend 149th IPU Assembly * The Governor of the Capital Appoints New Deputy Mayors Economy * IMF Advises Mongolia to Tighten Fiscal Policy * Position: The Coalition Government Aims
Politics * Focusing on Eliminating Legal Regulations That Create an Unfair Advantage for One Side Economy * B. Choijilsuren: A decision to increase energy and heating prices will be made soon * Övörkhangai: L.Byambasuren: Kharkhorin LLC to Export Sea
Politics * Summary: The Election with the Lowest Voter Turnout Concludes * E. Bat-Uul: I will become the leader of the Capital City Democratic Party and liberate our party from Putin's agent Jenko's hold * Supplementary Voting Held Today in
Politics * Kh. Mandakhbayar, investigated in the "coal theft" case, elected to the Citizens' Representative Khural of Ömnögovi Province * Local Elections Law Changed to Remove "50% Quorum," Allowing MPP Victories Despite Low Turnout * MPRP A
Politics * Provincial, Capital, Soum and District Citizen Representative Council Elections Voting Begins * P.Delgernaran: The Election Voting Closed with a Turnout of 53.1%, Expected to Increase Slightly * The Prime Minister Encourages Voter
Politics * VIDEO: Despite government support, UN Human Rights Training Center excluded from next year's budget * Discussing the Progress of Legislative Bills Aimed at Strengthening Corruption-Free Governance and Justice * P.Delgerranar: All
Politics * Government: Discussed the progress of draft laws aimed at strengthening a corruption-free state and justice * The following issues were resolved at the government meeting * The Draft Law on Seizing Corrupt Assets was Introduced at
Politics * Report: The Discarded 100,000 Electoral "Right" from the Ballot Box * Kh. Bolormaa: False information about the budget of the Sukhbaatar district related to the elections is being spread * Local Council Election Voting Will Be Hel
Politics * IMF Deputy Managing Director Commends Mongolia's Achievement of Political and Economic Stability * Can the MPP Recall Its Members Involved in the Constitutional Breach? * Local Elections Voting to Take Place on Friday * Alcohol S
Politics * Granted Authority to Move Large Projects to Parliament Economy * "Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi" JSC Records MNT 3.3 Trillion Net Profit * One Trillion Tugrik Disbursed in Mortgage Loans * Herders have taken out 500 billion in loans
Politics * The Ruling Party Takes a Break from Budget Discussions Due to Political Campaigning * Fuel Depot Hit in Russia's Voronezh Region * The Ministry of Justice and Internal Affairs Joint Discussion with the Supreme Court was Held * He
Politics * The Parliament is Discussing the Police Service Law Draft * The Parliament: The Prime Minister to Speak on Next Year's Budget * The Budget and Plans of the New Government! * LIVE: Initial Discussion on Amendments to the Police Se
Politics * The Upcoming Session of Parliament to Discuss Next Year's Budget Proposal Economy * Oyu Tolgoi Participants Share Best Practices at 'Mongolian Mining Week' Conference * N.Uchral: Establishing an investment agreement with Orano
Politics * Reevaluation of Laws Changed Following the Permit Law Suggested * Discussion on Implementing Local and National Government and Private Sector Partnership * MPRP Plans Major Changes in Tax Policy * Standing Committees to Meet and
Politics * Directors of Departments in MMHI Involved in Corruption Cases * D.Amarbayasgalan: Legislation should aim to improve life, not pressure citizens * Today: Opening of the Autumn Session of the Parliament * The Autumn Session Opens a
Politics * The Autumn Session of the State Great Khural Starting Tomorrow Will Discuss the 2025 Budget * Laws Approved by the Parliament Will Uphold and Be Updated According to Human Rights * Introduction: Laws to be Discussed in the Fall Se
Politics * There is information about opening the regular autumn session of the State Great Khural on October 01 * Members of Parliament Worked at Major Markets and Shopping Centers in the Capital Economy * Discussion on "Budget-2025" Hel
Politics * Extending the Presidency of U. Khurelsukh by Amending the Constitution * What did MPP, DP, HUN, and the National Coalition promise to Ulaanbaatar citizens? * The Parliamentary Autumn Session will open next Tuesday * Members of th
Politics * News Guide: "Budget 2025" Discussion to Take Place * Reaffirmation of Commitment to the Comprehensive Reform of the Security Council by the L.69 Group * What Did the Leaders Say at the UN General Assembly? * Laws Effective from O
Politics * Renaming of the Agency for Fair Competition and Consumer Affairs to 'Anti-Monopoly Agency' * 2024 City Council Elections: Experts Will Change! Professionals from the HUN Party are Participating with this Motto * Stop "Producing" R
Politics * International Scientific Conference on Combating Money Laundering Crime * Government Approves Decree to Keep "Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi" Apolitical * Licenses Become Restrictions: Streamlining Bureaucracy * A Memorandum of Cooperation
Politics * Seizing Corrupt Officials' Assets or Mere Populism? * Singaporean Citizen Loh Sien Chee Sentenced to Two Years in Mongolia for Alleged Trafficking and Abuse * Minister Naranbayar's Policy and Decisions Spark Criticism * Monitorin
Politics * Zelensky Visits the USA * A 21st Century Legal Reform Meeting the Demands of Citizens * President U. Khurelsukh to Attend the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly * The Government Should Lead by Example on Budget Transparency
Politics * The Concept of Laws is Leader and Organization-Centric, Violating Citizens' Rights * VIDEO: Former President Kh. Battulga Introduces the 'Development Card for Enrolling Every Child in Extracurricular Activities' Bill and Visits Nar
Politics * Mongolian People's Party Leaders Convened * BAYAN-ULGII: Speaker of Parliament D. Amarbayasgalan is working in Bayan-Ulgii Province * N.Uchral's Team Outshines Other Parties with Engineers, Doctors, and Teachers Economy * "Aut
Politics * Enhancing Cooperation to Uncover Corruption Cases * Trade Union of Teachers Demands the Dismissal of Minister P. Naranbayar * The General Election Commission Will Finalize the Financing by Reviewing Party and Coalition Financial R
Politics * POSITION: Ministry Management Makes Direct Appointments * Fighting Corruption Is Right, But Innocent People Should Not Be Wrongfully Accused Economy * National Budget Income and Aid Amount Increased * Mortgage Loans Provided t
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Politics * The Court Hearing of P. Lkhagvasuren, Who Granted a Loan to His Son While Working as the Director of the Education Loan Fund, Will Be Held Today * Handcuffs Placed on Journalism through Charges against N.Önörtsötség * Is Khaltmaa
Politics * NIH Election: New Mayor Kh. Nyambaatar or...? * D. Bumdari Appointed as Director of the Parliamentary Research and Development Institute of the State Great Khural Economy * Total Industrial Production Reaches ₮21.1 Trillion in
Politics * The Court Deems L. Enkh-Amgalan's Decision to Dismiss J. Soronzon, Involved in a 3.3 Billion Issue, Correct * L.Oyun-Erdene: The pressing issues of the oil refinery will be discussed in the Parliament session * Prime Minister Visi
Politics * Candidates Rejected from Registration Can Appeal to the SEC Until the 16th of This Month * Corruption Neighborhood: The Capital Fails to Explain Demolition Reasons in Court and Appoints a New Expert * B.Purevdavaa Appointed as Pre
Politics * Law Will Become Clear, Understandable, and Enforceable * Law: Four Parties that Didn't Secure Seats in Parliament to Receive State Funding * The City Election Committee Refuses to Register 33 Candidates Including D. Munkh-Erdene
Politics * The decision to dismiss J. Soronzon, who committed corruption and official misconduct, remains unchanged * Police Investigate Possible Collaboration Between Bank Employees and Government Officials in Organizing Gambling * Coal The
Politics * If the Government Wants to Halt Meat Exports, It Conducts Inspections at Factories and Indirectly Lowers Prices * Will Rectify Rules and Regulations Causing Human Rights Violations * 45 Candidates from the Civic Will Green Party R
Politics * Political Parties * B. Baasandorj: This Parliament will prioritize incorporating a human-rights-oriented and people-centered ideology into laws and regulations * Working Groups Established by the Decree of the Speaker of the State
Politics * L. Enkh-Amgalan: The Person Responsible for Making the Decision to Risk the Social Insurance Fund's Assets Will Be Identified * The IAAC investigates 25 officials possibly involved in illicit enrichment * News Schedule: Introducti
Politics * VIDEO: The Democratic Party Demands To Reject Registration of Candidates Due to Orkhon Province's MPP Violation * An Apology from Deputy Head of NPA N. Munkhzul to Citizen B. Tegshjargal Detained During V. Putin's Visit * Kh. Nyam
Politics * The Case of Arkhangai's Officials to be Discussed * Vice Speaker of the State Great Khural B. Purevdorj Meets with Members of the French Senate * A Gathering of Leaders of State Military and Law Enforcement Agencies is Taking Plac
Politics * Investigation Begins on 25 Officials Suspected of Unjust Enrichment * The Prime Minister's Advisor is Under Investigation by Law Enforcement * SÜKHBAATAR: Four Parties to Participate in Local Elections * H. Nyambaatar: Don't say
Politics * N. Narantsatsag: Make sure to read the voter list * Local Elections in Other Districts Besides Bayanzurkh and Songinokhairkhan Have a Single District * Introducing the Attendance Information of the Extraordinary Session of the Sta
Politics * Highlighting the Top 10 Young Candidates in the Ulaanbaatar City Council Election * China's Communist Party: Focus on Artificial Intelligence, Space Technology, and Biotechnology * IAAC: Responsible Measures Taken Against 25 Offic
Politics * MEET: 45 Candidates from MPP to Nominate for City Council * Responsibility Imposed on Officials with Asset and Income Disclosure Violations Economy * Upstream: Mongolia to Wrestle with Energy Shortfall without 'Cheap' Russian G
Politics * EVENT: Information Provided in Connection with the Submission of the 2025 Budget Proposal * The State Great Hural Approved the Program of the Coalition Government and Modified the 2024 Budget in a Special Session * The Nomination
Politics * The information that "The International Criminal Court Sent a Letter to President U. Khurelsukh" is False | iSee.mn * EVIDENCE: Do Ulaanbaatar City Representatives Abroad Receive a Monthly Salary of ₮9-17 Million from the State? *
Politics * The Bill for Mongolia's 2025 Budget Submitted * Google: Russian State-Sponsored Hackers Breached Mongolian Government Websites * The information saying "The International Criminal Court sent a letter to President U. Khurelsukh" is
Politics * Parliament: Fourth Discussion on the Budget Amendment * The Government Held an Extraordinary Meeting and Made the Following Decisions * PHOTO: The Extraordinary Session of the State Great Khural Concludes with an Increase of MNT 3
Politics * Regulatory committees funded by monopolistic enterprises should be abolished * G.Ganbat: A Coalition Government Without Oversight and Opposition is Discussing a Matter of 120 Trillion Tugriks Outside the Tender Law * The MPP Group
Politics * B. Enkhbayar: The practice of foreign loans and aid always being implemented in the finance minister's district continues even now * Some members of the MPP oppose the appointment of Ch. Khurelbaatar as the President of Mongolbank,
Politics * State Great Khural: Continue the Initial Deliberation on the Law Concerning the Budgetary Framework and Budget Estimate * Ch. Lodoysambuu: Let's be principled and straightforward, and be a good example for the new members * Can't
Politics * B. Batbaatar: Our Right to Know and Right to Represent Citizens is Being Lost * The Extraordinary Session of the Parliament Will Be Extended * D. Amarbaysgalan: A One-Day Break Has Been Granted to the MPP Group * B.Jargar: The Sa
Politics * VIDEO: Member of Parliament D.Regdel, who made a strange statement that "Russia will not support Eg and Shuren power plants," used to work as a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences * EVIDENCE: Parliamentary Staff Provides Lega
Infrastructure * Named: Historical and Architectural Buildings Demolished by Successive City Governors * N. Tserennorov Street to be Closed for Repairs * G. Bayarsaikhan: The Old Barriers Are Given to Citizens and Businesses for Use Societ
Politics * Major Projects to be Implemented First by the Joint Government * E. Zolzaya Nominated as a Judge of the Supreme Court * There is a lack of attitude, not budget, in involving people with disabilities in elections * TASS: Approxima
Politics * Ch. Lodoysambuu: If the Tender Law is Not Reversed, This Parliament Will Be Guilty of Preparing a Huge Ground for Corruption and Theft * B. Lkhagvajav: The Government is Abolishing Laws That Monitor Public Funds by Keeping the Mino
Politics * The Decisions Made from the Government Meeting * N. Uchral: Government Members Have Started Using the Dashboard * Introducing the Decisions of the Government Meeting * D. Gankhuyag: Discussing changes to freely bring in gun-selli
Politics * N. Narantsetseg: Voters can find out the address of their polling station in addition to their information from the voters' list * Ch.Lodoisambuu: Newly Elected Members Have Become Tools to Destroy Their Governance Principles * Is
Politics * Six Cases of Officials Taking Bribes Prosecuted and Sent to Court * Nomination Process for Provincial, City, Soum, and District Council Elections Begins on the 27th of This Month * Discussion on Provision for Temporary Detention o
Politics * FEATURED INTERVIEW: "YOU CAN'T MAKE THE GOVERNMENT BEAR ALL THE WEIGHT AND JUST SIT BACK" | News.MN * VIDEO: M. Narantuya-Nara and S. Zamira, Who Became Members of Parliament from the IZN Party List, Are Criticized by Citizens and
Politics * Review: The Olympics Conclude, Parliament Begins, and Autumn Approaches Economy * Household Average Monthly Income Reaches ₮2.5 Million in Q2, Rising by 3.5% from the Previous Quarter * Revenue of the Public Catering Sector Inc
Politics * L.Oyun-Erdene: There is no country where Parliament, Government, and President are in one building, with their aides mixed together, and all meet at lunch * N.Nomtoibayar Criticizes Government’s Program and Budget Amendment, Plans
Politics * TODAY: Opening of the Special Session of Parliament * The Special Session of the State Great Khural Will Discuss the 2024 Budget Revision and Government’s Action Plan * A joint government program will be discussed at the extraordi
Politics * State Great Hural's Extraordinary Session to Convene from August 15-27 * EVENT: The MPP and DP Groups in the State Great Khural to Convene * By a Judge's Order, Measures Have Been Taken to Compulsorily Summon Ch. Ganhuyag * L. Ny
Politics * Meet the Party Leaders Leading Their Parties in the Capital for Local Elections | News.MN Economy * The Energy Sector is Set to Operate with a Loss of 274 Billion MNT in 2024 * In the First Half of 2024, the Current Account Bal
Politics * The Government's 2024-2028 Action Program and Budget Amendment Project Submitted to Parliament * Members of Parliament Kh.Temujin and B.Jargalan Appointed as Deputy Leaders of the Democratic Party's Parliamentary Group * L.Gantömö
Politics * Demand to Reveal Names of Those Who Attended the Olympics with State Funds * Summary: The Prime Minister Appoints a Rapper as Advisor on Youth Affairs Economy * APU JSC Celebrates its 100th Anniversary by Adopting the 'Mongolia
Politics * Government Work Comes to a Halt * Can Members of Parliament and Government Avoid Extending the Budget? * Use of Land for Unintended Purposes Stopped * Information and Training Organized for Newly Elected Members of Parliament E
Politics * Introducing: New Appointments of the New Leaders Economy * ERC: Electricity and Heating Bills Will Increase * The Drop in Coal Prices Poses Risks to the Economy * Foreign Trade Surplus of $2.9 Billion Achieved in January-July
Politics * INTRODUCING: The Maximum Expenditure Limit for Candidates in the 2024 Election for Citizens' Representatives Councils of the Capital and Districts * About 20 Issues Being Discussed in the Cabinet Meeting * The Capital Election Com
Politics * Case of 12 customs officers from border military unit, Zamyn-Uud, and Gashuunsukhait accused of taking bribes transferred to court * B.Enkhbold: The provision for arresting people without court permission on the grounds of urgent c
Politics * Request for a Hearing on Human Rights Issues to be Submitted to the Speaker of Parliament * "There is no mechanism to control a government that celebrates each other" * IEC: The Majority of Citizens Opposed the Formation of a Coal
Economy * 4.5 Trillion Tugriks Contributed to the State Budget * Highlights of "Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi" JSC's First Half of the Year Diplomacy * Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene Pays Courtesy Call on President Viola Amherd * Meeting with Japa
Diplomacy * Chairman of the Ulaanbaatar City Council J. Batbayasgalan Meets with Deputy Chairman of Beijing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Wang Hong * Deputy Chairman of Seoul City Council Receiv
Economy * Notable achievements of Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC in the first half of 2024 * Bishrel Group Announces 100 Open Job Positions Diplomacy * 6th Northeast Asian Mayors' Forum Begins * Speaker of the State Great Khural D.Amarbayasgal
Politics * LAW: From today, law enforcement agencies do not have the right to arbitrarily detain under the name of "urgent" * Announced that they are working to include the objectives of the three parties in the Joint Government Agreement *
Politics * President of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh Presents Highest State Titles, Orders, and Medals * DARKHAN-UUL: Ten issues to be discussed at the regular session of the Provincial Citizens' Representative Khural Economy * Net profit of fiv
Politics * EVENT: Human Rights Subcommittee of the State Great Khural to convene * T.Sukhbold: If it is determined that police officers beat and killed a person, I am ready to take ethical responsibility * ACG Examines Preliminary Declaratio
Politics * Extraordinary Session to Convene from August 10 to Discuss Budget Amendments * Government's Action Plan Will Include Proposals from Professional Organizations and NGOs * EVENT: Court hearing for A.Gankhuyag and 24 others involved
Economy * Agreement reached to intensify investment in mining, clean energy, and telecommunications sectors * Oyu Tolgoi's underground mine project to be completed in 2025. Studies on leaching, concentrating, and smelting plants are underway
Economy * U.S. Senator meets with representatives of business research organization Diplomacy * N. Uchral, Head of the Cabinet Secretariat, meets with Chinese Ambassador Shen Mingjuan * "Khaan Quest-2024" International Peacekeeping Exerci
Politics * J.Batsuuri: We will relocate the Government Palace within four years * P.Khadbaatar to Lead the Nine-Member Capital City Election Committee Economy * Gold price increases by 1.7 percent * KHUVSGUL: Will Supply Horse and Beef t
Politics * T. Purevkhatan Becomes Advisor to the Minister of Urban Development Economy * Oyu Tolgoi Company Workers Protest Diplomacy * Ambassador of Lao PDR to Mongolia Received in Farewell Meeting * Countries with the "Most Powerful
Politics Government Presents Decision from Regular Meeting: "Joint Government Agreement Incorporates Election Platforms of Three Parties to Respect Citizens' Votes" Published: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn The regular meeting of the Government was h
N. Onortsetseg's Sibling: The Person Who Gave State Secrets Was Former Minister of Environment and Tourism, Current Member of Parliament B. Bat-Erdene Published: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 | Translated from: https://ikon.mn/n/373k The family of journalist N. Onortsetseg anno
Warning: Be Cautious of Flood, Hail, Strong Wind, and Lightning Hazards Published: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 Be cautious of the dangers from floods, hail, strong winds, and lightning. Translated from: https://gogo.mn/r/7lm3w WARNING: 16 children drowned in the first seve
Emergency Committee: Warning About Dangerous Weather Phenomena Published: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 The State Emergency Committee warns about dangerous weather phenomena. On the night of July 20-21, there will be thunderstorms with heavy rain in Khuvsgul, Bulgan, and Orkho
Intestinal Dysentery Detected in Drinking Water That Has Not Been Tested Published: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 Officials are confirming that bacteria causing intestinal dysentery have been detected in the drinking water of five apartment complexes around Zaisan. The Directo
376 corruption crimes registered in the first half of this year, a 19.4% increase from the same period last year Published: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 The National Statistics Office reported that 376 corruption crimes were registered with the Anti-Corruption Agency in the fi
Cancer-related deaths are 24% in Mongolia compared to 17% globally Published: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:24:01 GMT T. Munkhsaikhan, Member of the State Great Hural of Mongolia, Member of the Government, and Minister of Health, visited the National Cancer Center to meet wi
Prime Minister Gives Direction at First Meeting of Joint Government Published: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 The first meeting of the Joint Government is being held today (07/17/2024). At the meeting, Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene introduced the government's activities and the
Citizen movement to be suspended starting August 12 Published: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 The General Authority for State Registration (UBEG) has announced that citizen movement will be suspended starting August 12 in connection with the upcoming elections for Citizens' Repr
Five out of Six People Resting on Lake Shore Die in Water Accident Published: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 The National Emergency Management Agency reported that on July 14, in the territory of Ulaankhus soum, Bayan-Ölgii province, six people were resting on the shore of "Gree
WARNING: Four people died in water accidents yesterday Published: Sun, 14 Jul 2024 Four people lost their lives in water accidents yesterday - three in Kherlen soum of Dornod province and one in Naranbulak soum of Uvs province. The deceased were men aged 34-60 who
Mongolia and Bhutan Sign Documents on Relations and Cooperation Published: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 The state visit of His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, continues at the invitation of the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh. During t
Newly formed Coalition Government to work with 22 ministers and 16 ministries for the next 4 years Published: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 The State Great Khural (Parliament) has discussed and approved the draft law on the structure and composition of the Government, and the n
Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene Introduces Ministers for the Coalition Government Published: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene is introducing the ministers who will work in his cabinet to the Governing Council of the Mongolian People's Party. Prime Minis
Coalition Government to Have 22 Ministers Published: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 The Mongolian People's Party, Democratic Party, and National Labor Party have signed a memorandum to form a coalition government. The structure of the government is planned to have three Deputy P
Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene Reappointed Published: Unknown L. Oyun-Erdene was appointed as Prime Minister with a unanimous vote from all 103 members who participated in the plenary session of the State Great Khural. A resolution was passed regarding the appointm
UGTE: First Rare Cardiovascular Surgery Performed in Mongolia Published: Sat, 06 Jul 2024 At the National Third Central Hospital, from June 30 to July 06, 2024, a team of congenital heart defect and pediatric cardiac surgeons led by Professor Phillip Billot, a card
Executive of "Eco Standard Petroleum" to Be Investigated Again for Emitting Foul Odor in the Capital Published: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 In mid-October 2023, a foul odor spread in the capital, causing particular upset to residents around Eastern Four Roads, the 13th micro-
Corruption and Official Misconduct Increase by 9.5% in Election Year, Resulting in ₮2.2 Trillion in Damages Published: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 79% of corruption and official misconduct cases involve political and public officials abusing their powers. Corruption and offi
Mongolian President U. Khurelsukh to Meet Russian President V.V. Putin Today Published: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 Mongolian President U. Khurelsukh arrived in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, to participate as an observer in the expanded meeting of the Council of Heads of
Declaration of Assets and Income for 126 MPs of the State Great Khural Published: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 Introducing the declarations of assets and income for the 126 members elected to the State Great Khural for the 2024 regular elections. Translated from: https://gogo
Bogd Bank and ADB to Collaborate on Providing Green Financing to Women Entrepreneurs in Mongolia's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Published: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 03:59:00 GMT Bogd Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will collaborate to provide green financi