Politics
Parliament Calls September 7 Special Session on Budget Revision
Published: 2026-09-02
Parliament’s advisory council has scheduled a special session to begin at 10 a.m. on September 7 to consider only the government’s 2026 budget revision. Speaker S. Byambatsogt said the session will close at 5 p.m. on September 14, one day before the regular autumn session opens. The government submitted the revision on August 20, and the proposal is intended to reduce budget expenditure by 1.4 trillion tugriks. The Democratic Party parliamentary group had called for an urgent special session, while the MPP parliamentary group also agreed that the revision should be considered. Byambatsogt said the National Audit Office and Fiscal Stability Council assessments required for consideration were due to reach parliament. The special session will conduct the first two readings; the third through fifth readings are planned for the regular session.
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Budget Revision Needed to Fund Teacher and Health-Worker Pay Raises
Published: 2026-09-02
The approved 2026 budget allocated 518.6 billion tugriks for a 50 percent increase in teachers’ pay and 193 billion tugriks for a 15 percent increase for doctors and other health-care workers, according to itoim.mn. The report says the government later adopted a single 50 percent raise for both groups, replacing a two-tier salary model that had not delivered a full 50 percent increase in practice. It says the newer commitment exceeds the approved allocation. Unless parliament promptly approves a 2026 budget revision, funding could be insufficient to pay teachers and health-care workers in October, November and December. The government submitted a draft revision to parliament, and the article linked its consideration to a decision on whether to convene a special parliamentary session.
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Customs Inspector Jailed for MNT 58.9 Million in Bribes
Published: 2026-09-02
A first-instance court sentenced B.B., a senior customs inspector at the Zamiin-Uud Customs Office, to one year in prison for accepting MNT 58.9 million in bribes over nine transactions between February and May 2026. The court also barred him from public service for two years and ordered the money confiscated. Prosecutors said the payments came from four authorized customs representatives seeking faster review of declarations and approvals. The four representatives received fines of MNT 2.7 million to MNT 8 million and public-service bans of two to three years. Separately, the Independent Authority Against Corruption said it had referred an investigation involving another senior Ulaanbaatar Customs Office inspector, identified as B.M, to prosecutors with a recommendation to bring the case to court.
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State-Owned Company Funds Set for Greater Budget Oversight
Published: 2026-09-02
Government Cabinet Secretariat head B. Enkhbayar said a law on state-owned companies, passed by parliament in July, requires at least 30 percent of their funds to be transferred into the state budget from January 1, 2027. He presented the measure as part of the government’s 2027 budget proposal and said it would place spending now decided within companies under parliamentary review. Enkhbayar said state-owned companies hold MNT 60 trillion in assets and have annual budgets of MNT 20 trillion, while the state budget is projected to rise from MNT 30 trillion to MNT 40 trillion under the policy. He also said the government had prohibited state-owned companies from renting high-rise glass offices around Government House; such rents total MNT 7.2 billion annually.
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Parliament Sets Hearing to Review Agricultural Subsidies and Loan Support
Published: 2026-09-02
A parliamentary working group will hold a general oversight hearing on September 28 and 29 to examine state support, incentives and government-paid interest subsidies for food, agriculture and light industry. MP M. Mandkhai said data compiled for 2015-2025 show MNT 1.3 trillion was spent on the agricultural sector, while the sector’s budget increased fivefold. Separately, he said 29 incentive campaigns and measures had been organized for agricultural products since 2008. The group is seeking information on beneficiaries, loan purposes and repayment, debts, and the results of support measures, after saying available records were insufficient. The hearing will assess whether subsidies and concessional loans have helped domestic production, reduced import reliance, or affected food prices.
“We are essentially looking for solutions on how to use state subsidies and incentives more effectively.” - M. Mandkhai (news.mn)
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Economy
Fuel Deliveries Reported as Authorities Target Shorter Queues
Published: 2026-09-02
On September 2, the emergency fuel-supply headquarters said 92 rail tank cars of AI-92 petrol had been received and distributed during the previous 24 hours. It reported supplying 664 tonnes to 88 fuel stations in Ulaanbaatar and 807 tonnes to 77 stations outside the capital; another 2,520 tonnes had reached rail stations and were ready for unloading. State Secretary B. Dashpurev said September product orders and prices had been confirmed. Officials said queues in Ulaanbaatar had relatively decreased, while reports indicated 30 to 40 soums lacked petrol and supply work was under way. They said they were trying to resolve the disruption this week and aimed to reduce fuel queues nationwide by the week’s end. The ministry said standard AI-92 prices would not rise in September and warned against storing fuel in unsuitable household containers because of safety risks.
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EU Sanctions Chinggis Khaan Bank Over Alleged Russia-Sanctions Evasion
Published: 2026-09-02
The European Union included Chinggis Khaan Bank in its 21st package of Russia-related sanctions adopted in July 2026, classifying it among non-EU financial institutions accused of seriously undermining EU restrictive measures. The EU has not publicly specified the transactions, clients or conduct behind the listing. Mongolia’s central bank said the lender represents 0.02 percent of total banking-system assets, so the effect on financial stability should be limited and payment services continue normally. The bank’s published profile described long-standing relationships with Russia’s Rosselkhozbank, Transkapitalbank and Sberbank covering cross-border payments, trade finance, foreign-exchange transactions, interbank lending and deposits. The central bank had restricted the bank’s direct participation in Mongolia’s payment system from January 10, 2022 after assessing related risks.
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2027 Budget Proposal Expands Spending as Parliament Prepares Review
Published: 2026-09-02
The government has submitted its 2027 budget proposal to parliament, with reported figures of roughly MNT 41 trillion in revenue, MNT 43 trillion to MNT 43.6 trillion in expenditure and a deficit near MNT 2.3 trillion. The proposal increases both revenue and spending by about MNT 10 trillion from the current-year budget. It anticipates revenue from state-owned companies and Oyu Tolgoi, while allocating support for tax relief, higher salaries and pensions, housing, and concessional business lending. The draft plans to offer more than 6,000 individuals and businesses loans at 10 percent annually through State Bank, financed partly by a planned USD 300 million capital raising. It also projects 5.8 percent economic growth, 7.2 percent inflation and a deficit equal to 2 percent of GDP. Parliament’s autumn session opens September 15.
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Oil Prices Rise More Than 30 Percent Since Iran War Began
Published: 2026-09-02
Oil prices rose for a third consecutive day as concerns grew that energy supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz could face prolonged disruption. Brent crude gained 4.6 percent on Tuesday and then added about 1 percent, moving above USD 95 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate also rose about 1 percent to USD 91 per barrel. Prices have climbed more than 30 percent since the Iran war began in late February. The United States signaled last week that it was focusing on economic pressure on Iran rather than military action. An MST Marquee analyst said developments during the previous 36 hours had increased concerns about further disruption to maritime transport, supporting oil prices.
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Chinese Coking-Coal Futures Post Record Monthly Gain
Published: 2026-09-02
Coking-coal futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange rose about 46 percent in August, their largest monthly increase since trading began in 2013. The rise followed tighter domestic supply in China, according to the report. Authorities intensified safety inspections at mines in Shanxi, a major coal-producing province, after a serious mine accident in late May. The inspections reduced domestic coking-coal supply and increased upward pressure on prices. Coking coal is the principal raw material used to make coke for steel production, so higher prices directly raise steelmakers’ production costs. Supply risks in global markets also intensified the price increase, Reuters reported. The report describes a record monthly rise in China’s coking-coal futures prices.
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Government Plans to Offer Stakes in 10 State-Owned Companies to Global Investors
Published: 2026-09-02
Prime Minister N. Uchral said the government plans to offer shares in 10 state-owned companies to international investors, seeking USD 500 million for businesses that need new technology and construction investment. He said Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi would be made an open company and that its 1,072-share holders would be able to inherit, gift and trade their shares. The government intends to apply the same approach to other state-owned companies by listing shares on the stock exchange. Uchral described the plan as a way to turn the 1,072 shares into a tradable asset rather than a paper entitlement. The report did not identify the 10 companies, set a timetable, or specify the size of stakes to be offered.
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Published: 2026-09-02
The Bank of Mongolia bought 3,058.0 kilograms of precious metals in August 2026. In the first eight months of the year, it bought a total of 11.9 tonnes from 93 licensed companies and 39 individual precious-metals traders. Its Darkhan-Uul branch purchased 616 kilograms, while its Bayankhongor branch purchased 2,130.4 kilograms. The reported volume was 54.4% higher than in the corresponding period a year earlier. The Bank of Mongolia sets its precious-metals purchase prices using global market prices. In August 2026, its average gold purchase price was MNT 507,274.76 per gram, according to the central bank.
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Ozon Opens Marketplace to Shoppers Across Mongolia
Published: 2026-09-02
Ozon has officially launched its e-commerce platform in Mongolia, allowing customers to order from more than 90 million products through mn.ozon.com. Mongol Post will handle deliveries through its national network of more than 350 branches, covering Ulaanbaatar, all 21 provinces and 330 soums. Initial delivery times are expected to be about 10 days, with the partners planning to shorten them. The localized platform displays prices in Mongolian tugriks and accepts all bank cards issued in Mongolia, plus ArdPay, QPay and SocialPay QR payments. Orders can be collected at post offices or EasyBox locations, or delivered to an address. Mongol Post also aims to connect domestic producers with international marketplaces.
“Mongolia is not merely a new market for us; it is a market with strong potential.” - Natalya Boer (eagle.mn)
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Diplomacy
Khurelsukh and Putin Set Priorities for Energy, Rail and Trade Cooperation
Published: 2026-09-02
President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Bishkek on September 1 to discuss expanding their comprehensive strategic partnership and bilateral trade. They identified energy, transport, industry, minerals and agriculture as priority areas, including faster work by the joint research group for the Egiin Gol hydropower project and discussions on expanding and modernizing Thermal Power Plant No. 3. The leaders discussed modernizing Ulaanbaatar Railway Joint Stock Company and raising freight capacity from 30 million to 50 million tonnes over five years. They also agreed to study western and eastern rail corridors linking Russia, Mongolia and China, and to intensify cooperation on a Russia-China gas project through Mongolian territory. More than 400 Russian delegates are expected at a regional forum in Ulaanbaatar on September 14-15.
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China Pledges Unrestricted Fuel Supply Following Leaders’ Meeting
Published: 2026-09-02
China has agreed to provide Mongolia with fuel without quantitative restrictions, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources G. Damdinyam said after President U. Khurelsukh met Chinese President Xi Jinping. The leaders discussed expanding trade and economic cooperation and reaffirmed a goal of raising two-way trade to USD 30 billion within five years. They also considered cooperation beyond mining in industry, infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, light manufacturing and environmental protection. The discussion covered bringing the Erdeneburen hydropower plant into operation ahead of schedule. Xi said China would support Mongolia’s petroleum-product supply as geopolitical conditions affect global fuel availability. The two sides agreed to align their economic relationship with long-term development objectives and accelerate major projects and infrastructure construction.
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Thailand Will Reduce Visa-Free Travel for Ordinary Mongolian Passport Holders to Up to 30 Days From September 15
Published: 2026-09-02
Thailand will reduce the visa-free stay available to holders of ordinary Mongolian passports from 60 days to up to 30 days starting September 15, 2026. Thailand’s Interior Ministry published an updated list of countries and territories eligible for visa-free tourism in the Royal Gazette on August 31. Under the new rules, passport holders from the 60 listed jurisdictions may stay for up to 30 days, and visa-free entry through land border crossings is limited to two times per calendar year. Mongolia is not on that list, but ordinary Mongolian passport holders remain eligible for visa-free travel of up to 30 days under a bilateral agreement between Mongolia and Thailand. The revised arrangement takes effect 15 days after publication in the Royal Gazette.
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Prime Minister Uchral Arrives in Vladivostok for Eastern Economic Forum
Published: 2026-09-02
Prime Minister N. Uchral arrived in Vladivostok on September 2 to attend the 11th Eastern Economic Forum as an honorary guest. The forum’s reported start date differs among the supplied accounts, but its theme is “Far East: Development for Human Well-Being,” and it covers investment, energy, infrastructure, technology, transport, logistics and international cooperation. Uchral is scheduled to meet Russian President V. V. Putin and other Russian officials for bilateral talks, and to address the forum’s expanded plenary session on September 3. The first Mongolia-Russia Business Dialogue is also scheduled during the forum, with public- and private-sector representatives expected to discuss trade, investment conditions, tariff and non-tariff barriers, and transport links. The regular Cabinet meeting on September 2 was not held because ministers were on foreign assignments.
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Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi to Make Official Visit on September 3-4
Published: 2026-09-02
Japanese Foreign Minister T. Motegi will make an official visit to Mongolia on September 3-4 at the invitation of Foreign Minister B. Battsetseg. The two foreign ministers will hold formal talks during the visit. President U. Khurelsukh and State Great Khural Speaker S. Byambatsogt are also scheduled to receive Motegi separately. Mongolia and Japan established diplomatic relations on February 24, 1972, and issued a joint statement in 2022 setting out cooperation under a Special Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity. Motegi previously visited Mongolia in 2020. Other Japanese foreign ministers to have visited include S. Uno in 1989, Y. Kawaguchi in 2004, K. Okada in 2010, T. Kono in 2019 and Y. Hayashi in 2022.
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President Calls for Transit and Cyber Cooperation at SCO+ Meeting
Published: 2026-09-02
President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh attended the expanded Shanghai Cooperation Organisation leaders’ meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on September 1 as an observer. He reaffirmed an open, independent and multi-pillar foreign policy and said Mongolia was ready to cooperate with SCO members on rapid information-sharing, cyber resilience, transnational crime and illicit drugs. He also called for cooperation on the Mongolia-Russia-China Economic Corridor and the Transit Mongolia program, which envisages road, rail, gas-pipeline, trade, tourism and logistics links. SCO member states signed the Bishkek Declaration and 28 cooperation documents. During the visit, Khurelsukh met Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Mongolia and China agreed to target USD 30 billion in bilateral trade within five years, according to the report.
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Infrastructure
Plate-Parity Driving Rule Continues in Ulaanbaatar Through September 12
Published: 2026-09-02
Ulaanbaatar’s temporary plate-parity traffic rule remains in force through September 12, following its start on August 15. Vehicles whose registration plates end in an even number may drive on September 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12; vehicles with odd-numbered plates may drive on September 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. The restriction applies from 07:00 to 21:00 across the capital’s six central districts, regardless of zoning. Exempt vehicles include electric cars with green plates, public transport, compliant taxis, diplomatic and foreign-delegation transport, school and employee buses, permitted and equipped food-product distribution and collection vehicles, funeral vehicles, road and utility maintenance vehicles, and clearly marked media vehicles.
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Nalaikh Industrial Park Signs Deal for New Heat and Power Plant
Published: 2026-09-02
Nalaikh Industrial and Technology Park JSC signed a memorandum of cooperation with C Y C K LLC to develop a heat and power plant within the park. The agreement was announced during COP17, where the park presented its projects and investment opportunities to domestic and foreign investors. The proposed facility is designed to generate 60 MVA of electricity and 70 Gcal per hour of heat. C Y C K LLC is a Chinese-invested company operating in Mongolia. The plant is intended to meet growing and reliable electricity and heating demand from businesses and factories in the park. The state-owned park covers 310 hectares and groups construction-material and light-industry enterprises with shared infrastructure and management support.
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Electric-Vehicle Imports Fall as Charging Network Plans Expand
Published: 2026-09-02
Electric-vehicle imports fell from 504 vehicles in 2024 to 336 in 2025, though 365 vehicles worth USD 7.5 million entered the country between January 1 and August 28, 2026. Since 2022, imports have totaled 1,838 vehicles, with China supplying 76.3%, Japan 10.2%, the United States 5.1%, and other countries 8.4%. The Ministry of Road and Transport reported 2,850 registered electric vehicles nationwide, including more than 2,000 fully electric vehicles, and said charging infrastructure remains the main constraint. It has identified 58 potential charging locations along about 8,000 kilometers of national and international roads and is developing a Green Station project in Khutag-Undur, Bulgan Province.
“We forecast that the number could reach 10,000 by 2028.” - E. Munkhnasan (news.mn)
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NEXUS EV Station at Tasgan Ovoo With Expansion Planned
Published: 2026-09-02
MMS LLC and MMS Engineering LLC introduced the NEXUS EV STATION project, beginning with a renewable-energy charging site at Tasgan Ovoo in Ulaanbaatar’s Chingeltei District. The 6,650-square-meter facility meets LEED Gold green-building requirements; sources describe it as either having entered operation or being ready to enter operation. It has 410 kilowatts of solar generation capacity, a 300-kilowatt inverter system, 430 kilowatt-hours of battery storage, and four charging connectors with a combined installed capacity of 720 kilowatts. Charging is expected to take 15 to 45 minutes depending on the vehicle and battery state. The companies plan 111 stations: 83 outside Ulaanbaatar and 28 in the capital, covering settlements, economic corridors, tourist routes, mining areas, and border crossings. City authorities are also preparing four to five additional charging locations.
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Society
Court Orders 30-Day Detention for Philosopher Under National-Unity Investigation
Published: 2026-09-02
A district court ordered philosopher S. Molor-Erdene detained for 30 days from September 2 while the General Intelligence Agency investigates him under Article 19.9 of the Criminal Code, concerning actions that undermine national unity. Reports say he was arrested at 2:40 a.m. on September 1, and that the court credited this time toward his detention period. The case followed public statements attributed to him that challenged the existence of the Mongol people and their connection to Chinggis Khaan. Prosecutors sought detention, and the court said the case materials established grounds under criminal-procedure rules, including possible risk of further offending, flight, harm, or interference with evidence. Article 19.9 provides for five to 12 years’ imprisonment for organizing acts that incite hostility, division or discrimination; the court order is not yet final.
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Unions Demand Funding for Agreed Teacher and Health Worker Raises
Published: 2026-09-02
The Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions said the government’s revised 2026 budget and proposed 2027 budget do not fully fund wage agreements reached with education and health-sector workers after last year’s protests and strike actions. Union leaders said education workers were promised a 50 percent base-pay increase from January 1, 2026 and a further increase of about 25 to 26 percent from November 1. Health workers were promised a 30 percent increase from January 1, followed by monthly 9 percent increases from August through December; unions said the August increase has not been paid. They called for the necessary funding to be included in both budget measures and said ministries should consult sectoral unions. The unions warned they are prepared to resume protest action if the agreements are not implemented.
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Court Jails Two People for Trafficking and Organizing Prostitution
Published: 2026-09-02
A court sentenced B.A. to five years in prison and Ts.L. to four years after finding them guilty of human trafficking for sexual exploitation and organizing prostitution. According to reports citing the Prosecutor General’s Office, the two posted social-media advertisements stating that they needed financial support. Between September and November 2025, they exploited one victim’s vulnerability, used violence and threats, forced the victim to stay at a residence in Bayangol District, and transported the victim by vehicle for sexual exploitation. In a separate offense between July and November 2025, they posted similar advertisements, found clients, and arranged prostitution for another person. The court ordered the value of the vehicle used in the offenses and criminal income, totaling MNT 22.4 million, forfeited to the state.
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Population Growth Slows Despite Sixfold Rise Over a Century
Published: 2026-09-02
Mongolia’s citizen population reached 3,589,826 in the 2025 interim population and housing census, six times the level recorded in the country’s first census in 1918. The National Statistics Office count includes Mongolian citizens who have lived abroad for at least six months. The population residing in Mongolia for at least six months was 3,423,940, including 3,388,476 Mongolian citizens, 35,446 foreign nationals and 18 stateless residents. Growth averaged 2.2 percent annually from 2010 to 2020, when the population increased by 542,200. From 2020 to 2025, it increased by 292,900, or an average 1.4 percent annually. The office attributes the slower pace to fewer people of childbearing age, linked to lower births between 1989 and 2000.
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Ministry and Legal Agency Partner to Combat Gender-Based Violence
Published: 2026-09-02
The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Protection and the International Development Law Organization have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen Mongolia’s response to gender-based and domestic violence. State Secretary A. Davaajargal signed for the ministry, while Charles Bolland, the organization’s resident representative in Mongolia, signed for the International Development Law Organization. Their cooperation forms part of a Canada-funded project, Strengthening the System to Combat Gender-Based Violence in Mongolia, scheduled for 2025-2030. The agreement covers training and skills development for social workers who work with children and families, stronger coordination across sectors, and implementation of revised family-law provisions and the Family Case Procedure Law. It also provides for training psychologists who will work on mediation teams. The memorandum combines family-law implementation with capacity-building for social workers who work with children and families.
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Environment
Strong Winds and Dust Storms Forecast Before Sharp Cooling Across Most of the Country
Published: 2026-09-02
Weather officials warned of strong winds and dust storms in western, central and Gobi provinces on September 2, with gusts of 15–17 metres per second. Thunderstorms were forecast for the Khangai mountains and Selenge River basin, while Ulaanbaatar was expected to be cloudy and dry, with highs of 29–31C and occasional winds of 12–14 metres per second. A sharp cooling trend is forecast to begin in the western half of the country on September 3 and spread across most areas from September 4. Rain is forecast in parts of western and central provinces on September 3, then in parts of central, Gobi and eastern provinces on September 4, with wet snow in mountain areas. Overnight temperatures could fall to minus 5C in the Mongol Altai mountains and Darkhad Depression, and ground frost is possible in agricultural areas.
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Fuel Prices Announced, Digital Registration Set for Heating Season
Published: 2026-09-02
More than 300,000 tonnes of semi-coke fuel and 80,000 tonnes of briquetted fuel are planned for sale during the 2026-2027 heating season through 446 regular outlets. Another 54 outlets will be held in reserve. Tavan Tolgoi Fuel said a 25-kilogram bag of briquetted fuel will sell for MNT 3,750 and semi-coke fuel for MNT 5,000; the National Committee for Reducing Air Pollution and the government set briquetted-fuel prices, and no decision changing prices had been announced. Briquetted-fuel sales are due to begin on September 15. Buyers must register on the Hotula app and scan its QR code, or scan the QR code on the back of their national identity card. Fuel outlets will not operate in public areas and will instead be located within ger-district neighborhoods.
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Police Investigate Illegal Marmot Transport from Uvs Province
Published: 2026-09-02
Ecological police detected marmots being illegally transported from Uvs Province during ongoing inspections intended to prevent marmot plague and enforce environmental laws. Officers transferred the animals to the National Center for Zoonotic Diseases, while the associated case was referred to the Capital City Environmental Department under Article 7.6 of the Law on Offences. Police regularly conduct inspections to enforce environmental legislation and prevent the illegal hunting and transport of marmots. The Ecological Police Division urged the public not to illegally hunt, transport or trade marmots or other wild animals, and to comply with environmental legislation. The report did not state the number of marmots involved.
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Eleven Automated Stations Expand Permafrost Monitoring Network
Published: 2026-09-02
Researchers at the Institute of Geography and Geoecology of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences said they have installed 11 automated weather stations in permafrost areas over the past three years, expanding a Eurasian long-term monitoring network. In 2023, the institute and the Permafrost Branch of the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Cold and Arid Regions Environment and Engineering Research set up five integrated stations along a north-south transect in the Khangai, Khuvsgul and Khentii mountains. They also placed soil-temperature sensors in the active permafrost layer. Six more stations were added during the following two years, and further installations are being prepared for 2026. Permafrost covers 29.3% of the country’s territory, according to the researchers.
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Innovation
Second-Round Kindergarten Registration Opens in Ulaanbaatar
Published: 2026-09-02
Ulaanbaatar will open the second round of online kindergarten registration at 09:00 on September 3, with applications accepted through 23:59 on September 11 via E-Mongolia. The round is available to children with temporary residential addresses and to families that missed the first registration period. For the 2026-2027 school year, 118,986 children have already registered for kindergartens in the capital: 24,159 aged two, 29,487 aged three, 30,721 aged four, and 34,619 aged five. Nationwide, 1,407 kindergartens are operating and 242,742 children aged two to five have registered. The Education General Agency provided the figures.
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Health
Active Marmot Plague Focus Confirmed in Zavkhan Province
Published: 2026-09-02
The Zoonotic Disease Research Center has confirmed an active natural focus of marmot plague in Baynbulag bagh of Otgon soum, Zavkhan Province. On August 10, three rodent carcasses were found at a site called Inder Nuur. A specialist team collected samples, and laboratory testing detected Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes plague. Authorities are conducting surveillance and testing in the affected area and issuing prevention advice to residents. They also surveyed 36,000 hectares across four sectors in Tudevtei and Nomrog soums, provided zoonotic-disease prevention information to more than 60 herders, and distributed 129 leaflets and posters. Officials advise people not to hunt marmots or handle their meat, skins or organs, and to report suspicious rodent carcasses without touching them.
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Eighteen People Receive Emergency Care for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Published: 2026-09-02
Eighteen people received emergency medical care for carbon monoxide poisoning between August 18 and 31, according to the National Center for Public Health’s latest two-week surveillance report. Two reports said the district breakdown was seven cases in Songino Khairkhan, five in Chingeltei, four in Bayangol, and one each in Khan-Uul and Bayanzurkh, with no cases in Sukhbaatar or Nalaikh. Another report instead placed seven cases in Sukhbaatar. The first two reports also said 56 percent of patients were male and 44 percent female, with adults accounting for the largest share; the conflicting report described the split as adults and children. The center urged households to inspect chimneys regularly, maintain ventilation in homes and gers, ensure carbon monoxide detectors work properly, and avoid removing a chimney and sealing a ger.
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Capital Trains 118 Officers for Marmot-Plague Prevention Checks
Published: 2026-09-02
Ulaanbaatar organized joint training on August 31 for 118 officers assigned to inspection posts intended to prevent marmot plague. The session was held at the city Emergency Management Department’s training hall with the National Center for Zoonotic Diseases under the mayor’s 2026 Decree A/1157. Participants came from the Ecological Police Division, Traffic Police Division, Metropolitan Police Department, city health, veterinary and environmental agencies, and relevant district bodies. The course covered prevention of infectious and zoonotic diseases, protection from risk, and issues to address during inspections. Deputy director and lieutenant colonel E. Batbayar gave participants operational instructions at the end of the training. Authorities said the program is intended to improve coordination and preparedness and reduce infection risks during prevention checks.
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Japan Partnership Targets Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation
Published: 2026-09-02
Deputy Minister of Justice and Home Affairs D. Munkh-Erdene met Japanese researchers and specialists working on addiction prevention and rehabilitation on September 2 to discuss cooperation. The sides examined measures to combat illicit trafficking in narcotic and psychotropic substances, strengthen prevention systems, and improve the availability and quality of services for people with addiction disorders. Munkh-Erdene noted that a revised bill on the legal framework for combating drug-related crime has been submitted to Parliament. He also proposed expanded cooperation on social and psychological support, professional training, and the adoption of Japanese methods. The Japanese participants said addiction patterns differ with social and economic conditions and can increase risks of domestic violence and other crimes. The parties agreed to strengthen institutional cooperation, information sharing and workforce capacity.
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Sports
Ulaanbaatar to Host BLAST Premier Esports Event From 2027
Published: 2026-09-02
The Mongolian Esports Association, MESA, has obtained the right to organize the top-tier BLAST Premier tournament in Ulaanbaatar for three consecutive years. The first event, BLAST Premier Open Ulaanbaatar 2027, is scheduled for May 10-23, 2027, with a prize pool of US$1.2 million. James Woollard, BLAST’s vice president for markets and cities, has arrived in Mongolia to officially launch the tournament. A memorandum of cooperation for the event is due to be signed at a ceremony at 6 p.m. on September 2 at the ZU Ballroom in ITC Tower, opposite the Ministry of Health. The tournament is described as an S-tier competition, a designation for the world’s highest level of esports events. MESA will host the BLAST Premier tournament in the capital for three consecutive years.
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