Politics
Parliament Opens Special Session to Consider 2026 Budget Revision
Published: 2026-09-07
Parliament opened a special session on September 7 to consider the government’s proposed revision to the 2026 budget, along with changes to the budget framework and forecasts. The session is scheduled to run through September 14 and will conduct the first two readings; later readings are planned during the regular autumn session beginning September 15. The proposals include raising the average pension for 435,000 pensioners by MNT 250,000 to MNT 1.2 million and increasing pay for 149,000 public-sector employees by 20 to 50 percent. They also cover food and fuel reserves and winter energy reliability. Parliament Speaker S. Byambatsogt said the measures require urgent consideration as fiscal pressures affect households. He said Mongolia needs a responsible budget that serves the country rather than a politicized budget, and policy protecting tomorrow’s stability rather than a stopgap arrangement.
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Government Seeks Authority to Use MNT 998 Billion in Unspent Local Funds
Published: 2026-09-07
Prime Minister N. Uchral presented legislation that would allow the government to use MNT 998 billion from unspent prior-year local budget balances in 2026. The proposal would raise both total budget expenditure and the deficit by the same amount while leaving other core budget indicators unchanged. Uchral said unused local balances have increased by MNT 2.3 trillion over three years to MNT 2.8 trillion, and the funds would support essential public services and ongoing local investments. The package also proposes changes to the Fiscal Stability Law, including indicators for total expenditure growth and capital spending intended to limit expenditure growth linked to mining revenue. The Fiscal Stability Council cautioned that higher spending and a larger deficit during elevated economic risks could deepen dependence on mining revenue and create financing shortfalls.
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Justice Minister Defends Inquiry Into Philosopher S. Molor-Erdene
Published: 2026-09-07
Justice and Home Affairs Minister S. Amarsaikhan defended an investigation involving philosopher S. Molor-Erdene, who has been placed in one-month pretrial detention under Article 19.9 of the Criminal Code, which concerns actions alleged to undermine national unity. Amarsaikhan said his ministerial role requires him to refer serious matters affecting national security and national interests to relevant authorities for investigation. He said law-enforcement bodies determine how an inquiry is conducted, while detention, arrest and custody are decided through independent court procedures under prosecutorial oversight. The minister said the purpose, circumstances and causes of Molor-Erdene’s actions should be established and assessed within the law. The report does not specify the statements or conduct that led to the investigation, nor does it include a response from Molor-Erdene or his legal representatives.
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DP Plans Constitutional Court Complaint Against Parliament Speaker Over Budget Bills
Published: 2026-09-07
The DP parliamentary group plans to ask the Constitutional Court to review whether Parliament Speaker S. Byambatsogt acted unconstitutionally by accepting the government’s 2026 budget amendment and proposed 2027 budget for parliamentary consideration. The party argues that the bills may conflict with the Constitution and other laws, citing a proposed MNT 1 trillion increase in 2026 spending and MNT 10 trillion increases in both projected 2027 revenue and expenditure. MP B. Jargalan also questioned accompanying legislative proposals, including a proposal concerning Oyu Tolgoi dividends, and said the budget should be revised within feasible limits. Parliament’s secretary-general L. Ulziisaikhan said no formal submission from the DP group had yet been received by the Constitutional Court.
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Visas Issued to More Than 19,000 Foreign Nationals
Published: 2026-09-07
The Immigration Agency issued visas to 19,373 foreign nationals and visa authorizations to 5,707 people last month, based on applications from companies, organizations and individuals. It refused visas to 382 people because documents were incomplete, a visa or visa authorization had not expired, or a prior deportation period remained in force. The agency also granted residence permits to 4,700 foreign nationals sponsored by 1,633 individuals or entities, and processed residence-permit extension requests for 6,911 people sponsored by 1,480 entities. Mongolia currently has 47,413 temporary residents from 131 countries. Of those, 32,222 are residing for work, 5,983 for investment, 2,992 for study, 3,018 through family connections and 3,198 for other purposes.
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Published: 2026-09-07
A court sentenced former Zamiin-Uud Customs Office senior inspector B.B. to one year in prison after finding him guilty of accepting MNT 58.9 million in bribes. The court also ordered the money confiscated and barred him from public service for two years. Prosecutors said B.B., who worked in the Customs Control and Inspection Department, took payments on nine occasions between February and May 2026 from D.Ch, N.B, D.T and S.Ts. In return, he allegedly expedited reviews of customs declarations submitted by authorized customs representatives and exercised his official duties in line with their interests. The four people accused of paying the bribes were also found guilty. They received fines of MNT 2.7 million to MNT 8 million and bans from public service lasting two to three years.
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Anti-Corruption Agency Investigates 145 Cases Involving Senior Officials
Published: 2026-09-07
Justice and Home Affairs Minister S. Amarsaikhan said the Anti-Corruption Agency has registered and is investigating 145 cases involving three former prime ministers and 17 current or former members of parliament. Of those cases, 45 have moved to court, he said on September 7. Amarsaikhan urged politicians and the public not to turn unverified allegations into political disputes, saying law-enforcement bodies must be able to work independently. He also addressed concerns over ethnic tensions following online comments by MP M. Narantuya-Nara about Kazakhs, saying no individual should undermine national unity. Separately, he said police and prosecutors are handling 173 cases affecting 3,111 people who reported losses in housing-related fraud, with estimated losses in those cases of MNT 107 billion.
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Government Targets MNT 107 Billion in Compensation for Housing Fraud Victims
Published: 2026-09-07
A government task force is working to compensate MNT 107 billion in losses reported by victims of housing fraud, Justice and Home Affairs Minister S. Amarsaikhan said. Police and prosecutors are handling 173 cases involving 3,111 people, while total losses from housing fraud are estimated at more than MNT 320 billion. Investigators are examining 15 companies and have identified assets connected to 21 people who allegedly defrauded buyers through housing pre-sale contracts. The assets include 823 properties, 226 land-use rights and 102 vehicles registered in the names of 363 people. Authorities are tracing the sources of 250 properties, 132 land-use rights and 53 vehicles acquired after the firms began taking housing orders. The government plans to submit a construction law next week to prevent multiple sales of one apartment and improve public access to building information.
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HUN Party Supports Budget Revision but Warns of Inflation and Borrowing Risks
Published: 2026-09-07
The HUN Party parliamentary council supports revising the 2026 state budget but says the government’s proposal relies on short-term measures that could raise inflation and restrict credit for businesses. Council chair P. Ganzorig said the amendment would cut MNT 1.4 trillion in current spending while funding higher education and health-sector salaries, pensions and energy-price support. The party noted that the budget deficit has exceeded MNT 2 trillion in the first half of the year and said the government plans to finance a deficit equal to 2 percent of GDP through securities issuance. HUN warned that borrowing through government securities could draw financing away from small and medium-sized businesses. Its Representative Council also adopted a resolution supporting government stability, regardless of which MPP figure serves as prime minister.
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Published: 2026-09-07
A first-instance criminal court sentenced former Ovorkhangai Governor A. Ishdorj to 12 years and one month in prison for accepting a 10 million MNT bribe. The court also permanently barred him from public service. Prosecutors said the payment came from T. Baatarsuren, executive director of Bako Construction, through the Khan Bank account of Ishdorj’s brother-in-law, Otgonbaatar. Bako Construction had contracted to build a 15-bed Health Center extension in Bat-Ulzii soum for 1.356 billion MNT. The court found the bribery occurred on February 17, 2023. Baatarsuren received a two-year prison sentence and a three-year ban on public service. Both were taken into custody on Friday after the court replaced their personal-guarantee restrictions.
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Gantumur Warns Against Drawing on the Wealth Fund
Published: 2026-09-07
Member of Parliament L. Gantumur criticized the government’s handling of inflation and warned against using money from the Wealth Fund for current spending. He said rising prices are affecting pensioners, students and working households, while the government has not presented a plan to curb inflation or strengthen the tugrik. Gantumur argued that the fund is intended to protect the economy when revenues from gold, copper and coal decline, given Mongolia’s dependence on commodity exports. He said 30 percent of profits could be allocated to the state budget, but opposed indiscriminate use of fund assets for current consumption. He also called for reductions in the civil service and questioned why funds designated for traffic congestion have not been spent on congestion-relief policies and projects.
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Economy
Fuel Deliveries Target 17 Soums and Provinces With Long Queues
Published: 2026-09-07
The government fuel-supply task force has ordered urgent deliveries to 17 soums whose filling stations had not yet received fuel as of September 7, while increasing supplies to Bulgan, Dornod, Dundgovi, Omnogovi and Sukhbaatar provinces. Queues averaged 56 vehicles per station across rural and local areas, but reached 98 in Bulgan, 100 in Dornod, 90 in Dundgovi and Omnogovi, and 195 in Sukhbaatar. The number of soums reported without fuel fell from 30 on the previous Friday to 17 after weekend deliveries. From September 1 to 7, imports included about 16,600 tonnes of AI-92 gasoline and 46,000 tonnes of diesel. Authorities also instructed importers to bolster gasoline and diesel supplies for autumn farm work in Selenge, Darkhan-Uul, Tuv and Uvs.
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Audit Finds MNT 6.7 Billion in Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi Dividends Paid to Invalid Records
Published: 2026-09-07
The National Audit Office found that Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi distributed MNT 6.7 billion in dividends to people recorded as deceased, no longer citizens, fictitious or holding invalid registrations. Its audit also found that dividends due on state-owned shares for 2019, 2022 and 2023 were offset against receivables rather than transferred to the Future Heritage Fund. The report cited MNT 1.761 trillion in unrepaid financing provided to Tavan Tolgoi Fuel since 2018, MNT 206.1 billion in management fees paid to Erdenes Mongol from 2023 to 2025, and weak procurement oversight. Separately, Uchral said the proposed budget revision would seek MNT 1.5 trillion in dividends from Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s net profit. He also said state-owned company directors would face open selection from January 1, 2027.
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Development Bank Opens First MNT 100 Billion Bond Tranche
Published: 2026-09-07
The Development Bank of Mongolia has launched a MNT 500 billion domestic bond program, offering its first MNT 100 billion tranche through the Mongolian Stock Exchange from September 7 to September 9. The 12-month Development Bond 1 has a unit price of MNT 100,000, pays interest semiannually, and carries a rate capped at the policy rate plus 2 percentage points. Orders are accepted through the exchange’s BOND system, with 70% allocated through competitive bids and 30% through non-competitive bids. The bank said income from the bond is exempt from personal and corporate income taxes and that it is eligible collateral at the Bank of Mongolia. Proceeds are intended for priority projects including infrastructure, energy, railways, roads, export development and petroleum-product supply. The bank holds BB-/B1/B+ credit ratings, equivalent to the government’s ratings.
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Inflation Reaches 13% as Concerns Grow Over Household Purchasing Power
Published: 2026-09-07
Inflation reached 13% nationwide in July, according to the Bank of Mongolia. The source characterizes this as nearly 2.1 times the bank’s target level. It says rising prices for everyday goods, fuel, housing, rent, electricity and heating are eroding the purchasing power of households with fixed incomes. The article contrasts those pressures with 6.8% economic growth in 2025 and expanding exports: merchandise exports have tripled over the past decade, while trade turnover approached USD 20 billion in the first eight months of 2026. It cites coal-sector earnings, including MNT 1.1 trillion in 2025 net profit for Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi. Economists and residents interviewed argue that export and mining income has not translated into broadly improved living standards.
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Tourist Arrivals Could Exceed One Million This Year
Published: 2026-09-07
Mongolia received 737,338 tourists in the first eight months of 2026, up 258,886 visitors, or 54.1 percent, from the same period last year, according to tourism-sector statistics. The total already exceeds annual arrivals recorded in 2023, 2024 and 2025, when the country received 364,594, 435,037 and 478,452 tourists respectively. August was this year’s peak month, with 165,284 arrivals, while July was the peak month in 2025. Tourism-sector researchers say that if the current pace continues, Mongolia could receive more than 1.05 million tourists in 2026. The statistics show rapid growth in arrivals: the first eight months’ total is about double the number recorded for the full year three years earlier.
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Agencies Train to Streamline Business Permits
Published: 2026-09-07
The Investor Rights Protection Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Economy and Development, held training last week on permit reform, simplified regulation and a more favorable business environment. The program aimed to strengthen implementation of the Law on Permits and Notifications, improve the capacity of public officials, support companies and reinforce public-private cooperation. Presentations and discussions covered the unified permit system, the roles of participating institutions, updates to rules for the unified database, and the current condition and challenges of the electronic permit system. More than 80 officials and private-sector representatives attended from 26 public institutions, including the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, the Ministry of Energy, the Bank of Mongolia and the General Authority for Veterinary Services.
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New Governance Law Sets State-Owned Company Dividend Floor
Published: 2026-09-07
A law on the governance of state-owned and locally owned companies, adopted on July 2, 2026, will take effect on January 1, 2027. It requires commercial state-owned companies to allocate at least 30 percent of distributable net profit as dividends, while allowing authorities to consider each company’s classification, sector, investment needs, debts, cash flow, return on equity and reserve requirements. Government Cabinet Secretariat head B. Enkhbayar said state-owned companies hold about 60 trillion MNT in assets and have annual spending of 20 trillion MNT. The reported assets are not cash: official 2024 data put total assets of state and locally owned entities at 64.55 trillion MNT, including 19.11 trillion MNT in current assets and 45.44 trillion MNT in non-current assets. Budget receipts could instead come through dividends, taxes and other cash-flow-related payments.
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Diplomacy
South Korea and Mongolia Move to Update Social Protection Pact
Published: 2026-09-07
Mongolia and South Korea plan to establish a working group to update their social-protection agreement after changes in their systems, legal environments, labor markets and migration conditions, according to one report. Family, Labour and Social Protection Minister T. Aubakir and officials discussed improving the performance of the Labour and Social Protection Service Center in South Korea and the quality of services for Mongolian citizens. The report says 60,900 Mongolians reside there, while another says about 39,000 have gone to work there over roughly two decades. Separate reports described proposals to extend insurance and benefits for contract workers, study family cohabitation and employment, shorten visa processing, and revise passport-retention practices. South Korean counterparts said they would examine or support the proposals.
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China Specialist Reportedly Detained in China for About a Year
Published: 2026-09-07
Dr. D. Bazardorj, who previously headed the China Studies Department at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of International Studies, has been detained in China for about a year, GoGo.mn reported. The report did not identify the authority holding him, say when or where he was detained, or describe any charge, court proceedings or access to legal representation. It said the reason for his detention has not been disclosed publicly because it is considered a matter of personal privacy. The report also said relevant Mongolian Foreign Ministry officials are working to secure his release and improve his legal situation. Bazardorj is identified as a China specialist and former head of the academy institute’s China Studies Department.
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Montenegro’s President to Make First State Visit From His Country
Published: 2026-09-07
Montenegro President Jakov Milatovic will make a state visit to Mongolia from September 8 to 10 at the invitation of President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh. The visit coincides with the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations, established on November 30, 2006, and will be the first visit to Mongolia by a Montenegrin head of state. The two presidents are scheduled to hold official talks on trade, the economy, investment, culture, education, science, climate change and environmental protection. They are also expected to brief the media on the talks’ results. A joint declaration and documents concerning cooperation in social, economic, educational, cultural and scientific fields are planned for signature. The visit follows a meeting between Khurelsukh and Milatovic during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, where they discussed expanding high-level exchanges and cooperation.
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Chinggis Khaan Airport Signs Cooperation Deal With Seven Hokkaido Airports
Published: 2026-09-07
New Ulaanbaatar International Airport LLC, which manages Chinggis Khaan International Airport, has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Hokkaido Airports Co. Ltd. to expand cooperation between the Mongolian airport and seven airports in Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture. The Hokkaido company manages New Chitose, Wakkanai, Kushiro, Hakodate, Asahikawa, Obihiro and Memanbetsu airports. The memorandum provides for cooperation on airport management, civil-aviation workforce development, experience sharing, developing new air routes and increasing operations. The arrangement could increase the possibility of a future route connecting Mongolia and Hokkaido. It is intended to raise Mongolia-Japan aviation cooperation to a new level while supporting tourism, economic activity and workforce development in the two countries.
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Infrastructure
Winter Peak Could Leave Power System 150 MW Short
Published: 2026-09-07
Energy Minister B. Naidalai has estimated that the power system could face a 150 MW capacity shortfall during the 2026-2027 winter peak, when demand is projected to reach 1,956 MW. Naidalai gave the estimate on May 5 and described the coming winter as the sector’s most difficult. Electricity demand has been growing by 160 to 190 MW a year, or 8 to 11 percent, faster than new generating capacity is being added. Last winter, authorities imposed up to 21 MW of scheduled restrictions during peak demand. Projects under way include electricity imports from China through a 220 kV line, 220 MW of solar plants across five provinces, and 135 MW/440 MWh of battery storage. Most of these works have not yet become sufficient new baseload capacity to fully eliminate the shortfall.
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Power Fault Halts Oyu Tolgoi Hoist With 61 Workers for Nearly Six Hours
Published: 2026-09-07
A power fault at Oyu Tolgoi’s mine site stopped the underground-mine hoist on September 3, leaving 61 workers inside until they were brought safely to the surface at 23:57. Oyu Tolgoi LLC said a bird entered between lines at an electrical dry disconnect switch at 18:10, causing a short circuit and activating automatic protection on the power line. The hoist’s safety system then stopped operations. The company said ventilation remained normal and staff stayed in constant contact with the workers during the interruption. It reported no injuries or health deterioration, and said doctors and psychologists met the workers after their return to the surface. Oyu Tolgoi LLC is investigating the circumstances and said it will implement any necessary improvements. Emergency authorities said they had received no formal report of an accident.
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Government Orders Protection Plan for Oil Exploration and Production Sites
Published: 2026-09-07
Prime Minister Uchral instructed Industry and Mineral Resources Minister G. Damdinyam and Justice and Home Affairs Minister S. Amarsaikhan to place oil exploration and production operations under Internal Troops protection. He directed the ministers to present and formalize the arrangement at Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting. Uchral said the measure was intended to ensure that legally operating oil projects can proceed normally and steadily, while protecting investors’ interests. He linked the instruction to the government’s efforts to reduce dependence on imported fuel, saying Mongolia spends USD 2.2 billion on fuel imports. Uchral said the country needs to bring its oil refinery into operation and secure its crude-oil supply, describing the matter as one of national and economic security. In August, the government decided to place the refinery under construction in Altanshiree soum, Dornogovi Province, under Internal Troops protection.
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Dambadarjaa Heating Plant Reaches 70% Construction Completion
Published: 2026-09-07
Construction and installation work at the 63-megawatt Dambadarjaa heating plant has reached 70% completion, according to project engineer G. Tsend. Work is continuing on the main buildings for three boilers, equipment, steel structures, a coal storage facility, conveyor system, bag filters, chimney and supporting facilities. China Second Metallurgical Group Corporation is the general contractor, with 150 engineers and technical staff working on site. The Asian Development Bank and the Ulaanbaatar City Governor’s Office are jointly implementing the project. Once fully operational, the plant is expected to provide reliable heating to about 5,000 households in the Dambadarjaa and Selbe sub-centers and increase the capital’s heating capacity during winter peak demand. New customers are to be connected after construction of 77 blocks under the Selbe 20-Minute City project is completed.
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Ulaanbaatar Cable-Car Project Reaches 85% Completion
Published: 2026-09-07
The cable-car transport project linking Artsat in Yarmag with the Unur residential area in Kharkhorin is 85% complete, according to project updates published on September 7. Interior work at the two stations and system calibration are under way. Poma Group Mongolia project manager Alexis Gressel said the towers, stations, garage and core mechanical components have been installed, while the project awaits connection to the main electricity grid before initial testing can begin. Safety checks are scheduled for September and October. No passengers will be carried during testing; cabins will be load-tested with water and sandbags weighing 750 kg. The 4.2-km, two-station line is designed to carry 2,320 passengers per hour at peak times, completing the route in 11 minutes.
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Ulaanbaatar Electricity Distributor Announces Planned September 7 Restrictions
Published: 2026-09-07
Ulaanbaatar Electricity Distribution Network issued a September 7 notice on scheduled maintenance and temporary electricity restrictions for Monday, September 7. The state-owned distributor asked consumers to adjust their electricity use during the maintenance period. The supplied notice refers to a maintenance schedule and says restrictions will apply “at the following locations,” but it does not identify locations, outage hours, the maintenance scope or the number of customers affected. It also does not state whether restrictions have begun or ended. The announcement concerns planned service management rather than an unplanned power failure. It contains no further operational details about the work or its expected effect on individual customers.
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Ulaanbaatar Heating Network Plans Supply Contracts With 2,895 Organizations
Published: 2026-09-07
Ulaanbaatar Heating Network plans to sign thermal-energy supply contracts with 2,895 businesses and organizations for the 2026-2027 period. The state-owned company said prospective contract holders must complete maintenance of their pipelines and equipment to an adequate standard before entering into agreements. They must also settle any outstanding payments. The notice does not specify a contract-signing timetable, the duration or price terms of the agreements, or whether all 2,895 entities are existing customers. It also does not identify individual districts, organizations or facilities covered by the plan. The announcement sets out preconditions for organizations seeking heat-supply agreements as the utility prepares for the 2026-2027 service period.
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Society
Police Detain Armed Forces Member in Investigation of Missing Service Member’s Death
Published: 2026-09-07
Police have detained an Armed Forces service member identified as G in connection with the death of C. Lkhagvasuren, a military police sergeant from Unit 032 who had been missing since July 9. Authorities said Lkhagvasuren’s family reported him missing on August 19. Investigators believe G may have stabbed him during an argument while intoxicated on July 10 and have placed the suspect in pretrial detention. Reports said police recovered the body in Nalaikh District after locating the suspect. Defense Minister D. Batlut said the incident is believed to have arisen from a personal dispute between the two men during their leave, outside a military unit. The investigation is continuing at the First Police Division in Bayanzurkh District.
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Police Warn Against Sharing Banking and Personal Data
Published: 2026-09-07
Police have warned residents not to share banking or personal information as fraud accounts for most registered online crimes. During the first seven months of 2026, police registered 31,233 crimes, including 10,250 committed online; 7,835 of the online cases were fraud. Scams involving orders for goods and services made up 48.5 percent of online fraud cases. Police identified fraud involving online orders, scratch-card lotteries and bank-branded fake links as common types. Fraudsters also use fake social-media accounts and links, or pose as bank and state-agency employees. Fake links can be used to obtain bank information; people should separately never share six-digit one-time-password codes. Police say banks and state agencies do not request personal information by telephone. Victims can contact police at 102 or 51265666.
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Dormitory Teacher Dismissed After Video Shows Alleged Assault on Student
Published: 2026-09-07
A teacher at the Miras dormitory in Khovd Province has been dismissed after video footage circulated online showing a teacher allegedly assaulting and beating a student. The footage drew public attention after spreading online. Officials said police summoned the teacher, took a statement and began an investigation into the incident. The Miras dormitory operates in Khovd Province and is a branch of the Pazilet non-governmental organization in Bayan-Ulgii Province. The dismissal followed the incident shown in the video. The reported police actions included calling in the teacher for questioning and obtaining a statement before opening the inquiry. The case concerns a dormitory serving students in Khovd, according to the report. No further account of the incident is included here beyond the circulated footage, police inquiry and dismissal reported by officials.
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First-Grade Textbooks Set for Delivery by October 1
Published: 2026-09-07
The Ministry of Education has launched a package tender to write, print and distribute first-grade textbooks after the grade’s curriculum and teaching plan were revised. The first tender, announced June 11 and opened July 21, had no qualified company, so it was reannounced on August 5. Under procurement procedures, a company was expected to be selected within two days, after which the ministry planned to print and deliver books to all first-grade students by October 1. Grades two through five are expected to have full supply from prior-year stocks, including redistribution to schools facing shortages. Supply for grades six through 12 is estimated at 71 percent; a tender for 62,000 new sets could bring total coverage to 85 percent. Books are free for grades one through five.
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Environment
Forecast Warns of Ground Frost in Farming Areas Overnight
Published: 2026-09-07
The weather agency warned that sharp ground frost will continue in agricultural areas during the night of September 7 to 8, putting uncovered potatoes and vegetables at risk of frost damage. The warning concerns crops left exposed in the open rather than stored produce. Around Ulaanbaatar, temperatures in the Tuul River valley are forecast to fall to between minus 1 and minus 3 degrees Celsius overnight. The agency advised residents to prepare for cold conditions in the morning, including dressing children warmly for school and kindergarten. The report did not identify specific agricultural provinces or provide a forecast for crop losses. The notice is an overnight weather warning and highlights a potential risk to exposed harvests during the early-autumn cold spell.
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Harvest Commission Mobilizes Workers and Fuel Supplies Before Cold Weather
Published: 2026-09-07
The National Harvest Commission has ordered agencies and local authorities to accelerate the 2026 harvest before forecast wet snow and sharp cold arrive in farming areas from late September to early October. Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Minister Ts. Iderbat said 2,300 military service members and more than 500 students and young people are set to join harvesting voluntarily. Authorities were instructed to secure 12,000 tonnes of fuel for harvesting and haymaking, maintain roads and power supplies, protect crops from livestock, and report harvest figures promptly. The preliminary balance forecasts 555,300 tonnes of grain, including 497,100 tonnes of wheat, plus 168,200 tonnes of potatoes and 218,400 tonnes of vegetables. Domestic production is expected to cover wheat and potato demand fully and 70 percent of vegetable demand.
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Health
Regulator Recalls and Destroys Non-Compliant Dae-Kal Tablets
Published: 2026-09-07
The Medicines and Medical Devices Regulatory Agency has recalled and destroyed the FE8665 batch of Dae-Kal chewable tablets after laboratory testing found that it did not meet requirements. The affected medicine was manufactured in Indonesia, according to the reports. A laboratory analysis dated August 11, 2026 identified the batch as non-compliant, leading the agency to classify the recall as a Category II risk action. The product was removed from the market and destroyed under the applicable procedure. The agency has advised people not to use Dae-Kal tablets bearing batch number FE8665. The notice also advises checking medicine labels. The notice applies to that identified batch rather than all Dae-Kal products. No further details on the nature of the laboratory non-compliance were provided in the reports.
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Proposed 2027 Medicine Budget Targets Relief for Older Patients
Published: 2026-09-07
Health Minister E. Batshugar said MNT 70 billion is being added to the 2027 budget for subsidized medicines. He also said next year’s budget would be MNT 220 billion. The funding is intended to eliminate co-payments for older people and improve medicine access for older people, children and people with disabilities. The ministry plans to identify commonly diagnosed conditions at referral-level hospitals and exempt medicines for those conditions from co-payments. Mongolia spent about MNT 152 billion on subsidized medicines last year. Batshugar said a review of customs and retail-sales records found that wholesale centers and medicine suppliers took about 20 percent of that spending as profit, while pharmacies took more than 20 percent. He urged suppliers and pharmacies not to profit from the 669 medicines subsidized or fully covered by the state.
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