Politics
Parliament Faces Deadline to Approve Budget Revision Before November 1
Published: 2026-09-29
Parliament Speaker S. Byambatsogt called on legislators to attend sessions and approve the 2026 budget revision before it is due to take effect on November 1. He said losing another week could prevent the revision from being enacted in time, delaying planned pension increases, public-sector salary increases, winter preparations, power-plant maintenance, coal purchases, fuel reserves and harvest-related spending. Parliamentary sessions and standing committees have recently lacked a quorum, although Byambatsogt described the situation as a temporary disagreement rather than a state crisis. He said Mongolian law does not require parliament to dissolve if it fails to approve a budget. Economist Ch. Otgochuluu said prolonged delay creates uncertainty for firms dependent on public investment and tenders, postpones work started during the warm season, and could reduce economic activity.
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Parliament Delays Review of Agricultural Loans After Quorum Fails
Published: 2026-09-29
Parliament’s Environment, Food and Agriculture Standing Committee postponed the second day of a public oversight hearing after 12 of its 29 members attended, short of the required majority. The hearing covered state support, incentives and government-paid loan-interest subsidies in food, agriculture and light industry since 2008. It was to examine MNT4.4 trillion in concessional loans, issued to 52,000 herders, farmers and businesses, separately from the interest-subsidy program. First-day reports gave differing incentive totals: one cited MNT538 billion in incentives and MNT1.1 trillion in support between 2008 and 2025, while another reported MNT931.7 billion in incentives for 1.6 million people and businesses. Lawmaker M. Mandkhai said a temporary parliamentary investigative committee would be sought. Hearing materials and subsequent statements cited incomplete records, alleged lending irregularities and outstanding program loans.
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Lawmakers Propose Scoring System and Full Disclosure for Budget Projects
Published: 2026-09-29
Thirty members of parliament submitted amendments to the Budget Law on September 29 that would require public investment projects to be assessed and ranked before they can enter the state budget. The bill was presented to Deputy Speaker J. Bat-Erdene by lawmakers S. Tsenguun, Ch. Anar, G. Luvsanjamts, B. Munkhsoyol and G. Khosbayar. It would publish project evaluations, rankings, financing and implementation information online, including each project’s purpose, location, total cost, funding source, timeframe and expected social and economic effects. The proposal also requires detailed reporting of recurrent spending by each budget administrator, with purpose, unit cost, quantity and comparison with previous budgets and actual spending. A simplified public-facing budget and reports on responses to public feedback would also become mandatory. The sponsors cite weak budget discipline and insufficient disclosure under current rules.
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Published: 2026-09-29
Mongolia’s Anti-Corruption Agency has completed an investigation involving former Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi LLC executive E. Gankhuu and referred it to prosecutors with a recommendation to transfer the case to court. Investigators allege that E. Gankhuu abused official authority by providing 80 percent of the financing under a “Construction Facility Purchase Agreement,” MNT 6.5 billion, although its conditions had not been met. The sources say the construction site had not been accepted, no handover document had been prepared, the project had not entered operation, and no state commission had worked on the building. Authorities allege that the financing created an economic advantage for a business entity. The agency included the case among investigations completed during September 21–27.
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Published: 2026-09-29
The Capital City Prosecutor’s Office has filed an indictment against N. Bayartsaih, a former member of parliament and former governor of the Bank of Mongolia, and transferred the case to the first-instance criminal court serving Bayanzurkh, Sukhbaatar and Chingeltei districts. Prosecutors allege that, while leading the central bank, he contracted with members of the receivership council appointed to Capital Bank and created an improper advantage for others, causing Capital Bank 1.4 billion tugriks in losses. The case also concerns allegations that he deliberately delayed supervisory measures and compulsory liquidation despite the bank’s failure to meet required reserves between January 1, 2015, and April 8, 2019. He is charged with abuse of official authority by a politically influential person.
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Civil Groups Press Parliament to Pass Whistleblower Protection Law
Published: 2026-09-29
The Mongolian Builders United Association and the Right Whistleblowers NGO have called on parliament to consider and pass an initial whistleblower-protection bill during its autumn session. The groups say Mongolia committed in 2005 to establish legal protections for whistleblowers under its obligations to the United Nations, but has not yet done so. They cited parliament’s 2024 direction that the law on whistleblowers’ legal status be considered and passed during the autumn session. B. Ulziibat, first vice president of the builders’ association, said workers reporting corruption or other wrongdoing can face legal and social consequences without statutory safeguards. The organizations asked parliamentary speaker S. Byambatsogt to press the Uchral government to submit the bill, which has not yet been introduced for parliamentary approval.
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Parliamentary Committee Sets Hearing on Mongolia References in Epstein Case
Published: 2026-09-29
Parliament’s Standing Committee on Legal Affairs will hold a general oversight hearing on October 7 at the State Palace concerning references to Mongolia in crimes involving certain foreign nationals, linked to the case of US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Individuals and legal entities wishing to participate may register until 5 p.m. on October 2. The stated subject of the hearing is safeguarding human rights and freedoms in connection with the matter. Epstein, a US financier with connections to prominent political, business, and public figures, faced accusations of sexually exploiting underage girls. He died by suicide in a New York jail in August 2019 while awaiting trial. The report did not specify which Mongolia-related references the committee will examine.
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Parliament Updates Website With Lawmaker Records and Open API
Published: 2026-09-29
Parliament has updated parliament.mn, consolidating records intended to help the public follow lawmakers’ work and legislative decisions. The platform includes MPs’ attendance, voting records, bills they initiate, speeches in sessions, and asset and income information. It also tracks a bill from submission through adoption, including a member’s involvement, whether their position changes during the process, and whether they vote after registering attendance. The expanded “Parliament Is Listening to You” service lets people submit questions, feedback, and requests online; more than 700 citizens submitted feedback and requests through E-Mongolia during the previous three months. Parliament has also opened schedules, detailed attendance and voting information, bill files, minutes, committee work, hearings, and implementation evaluations, and introduced an open API for developers and researchers.
“A parliament elected by the people should have nothing to hide from the people.” - S. Byambatsogt (tug.mn)
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MPP Officials Attend Training With Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party
Published: 2026-09-29
An MPP delegation led by Secretary-General Ya. Sodbaatar visited Japan as Prime Minister N. Uchral was visiting the country, after online criticism drew attention to reports that leaders of MPP committees from all 21 provinces had joined the prime minister’s delegation. The MPP said its members were working with Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party. On September 28, staff of the MPP Governing Council Office and leaders of MPP committees from 21 provinces and nine districts worked at the Japanese party, exchanged experience and met relevant party representatives. They learned about party operations, organizational structure and policy development, and attended training on regional and local development. The report said Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party was founded in 1955 and has been led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi since 2025.
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Economy
Russia Restricts Public Data on Energy and Fuel Exports
Published: 2026-09-29
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on September 28 restricting publication of information about energy and fuel exports and oil refining. The restrictions cover product types, volumes, prices, sellers, buyers, carriers, intermediaries, insurers, transport routes, loading and transshipment points, terminals, storage locations, transport equipment and related customs documents. Aggregated customs statistics are also covered. Companies may still disclose information about their own operations, while authorized bodies can receive restricted data under legal procedures. Reuters reported that the measure is intended to make enforcement of United States and other Western sanctions more difficult. Russia had already limited publication of oil-production statistics from 2023 and gasoline statistics from 2024. The government has been instructed to identify the product categories covered by the decree within 10 days.
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Central Bank Reports MNT 7.5 Trillion in Accumulated Losses
Published: 2026-09-29
Bank of Mongolia Governor S. Narantsogt told members of parliament that the central bank has accumulated losses of MNT 7.5 trillion from price-stabilization programs and mortgage-loan operations. The disclosure came during a September 29 visit by the parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy, which also received a presentation on the draft 2027 monetary-policy guidelines. Narantsogt said the draft was prepared using lessons from the past 15 years and with measurable, results-based targets. The central bank has adopted its first medium-term strategy, setting goals for price stability, financial stability, improved governance and faster digital transformation. Members raised questions about transferring mortgage lending to another institution, whether electric vehicles should qualify for green loans, implementation of directions concerning Oyu Tolgoi, and the bank’s capital shortfall.
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Published: 2026-09-29
Non-performing loans accounted for 9.3 percent of Mongolia’s non-bank financial institution loan portfolio in the first half of 2026, covering loans held by 358,000 people on a non-unique basis, Financial Regulatory Commission department head B. Itgelsuren said. App-based loans made up 92.1 percent of all borrowers, while fintech borrower growth slowed to 35 percent from 47.3 percent a year earlier. The commission caps the debt-to-income ratio for consumer loans from non-bank lenders at 55 percent and now requires real-time reporting of loans and changes to the credit-information database. Under revised rules, fintech lenders must meet capital requirements, hold ISO/IEC 27001 information-security certification, and use non-fingerprint biometric verification with customer consent. Applications are delayed for 24 hours if five or more lenders checked a person’s credit record within 72 hours.
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Published: 2026-09-29
The Bank of Mongolia is considering mortgage-finance reforms as pending applications total 7.9 trillion tugriks, including 6.4 trillion tugriks in Ulaanbaatar and 1.5 trillion tugriks in other areas. The proposal would replace a uniform subsidized mortgage rate with differentiated products, while directing deeper discounts to households with three or more children, first-time buyers and buyers in ger-district redevelopment projects. A buyer in a redevelopment project could qualify for a 6 percent loan under the calculations, while proposed portfolio rates range from 6 to 14 percent, with a weighted average of about 8.8 percent. The central bank says unlimited additional funding could raise housing prices and inflation if supply does not keep pace. A unified application queue and E-Mongolia tracking are planned, not yet operating.
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Sustainable Bonds Listed on the Mongolian Stock Exchange Added to Luxembourg DataHub
Published: 2026-09-29
Information on green, social and sustainable-development bonds listed on the Mongolian Stock Exchange has begun appearing on the Luxembourg Green Exchange DataHub. The move follows a June 2026 meeting involving Mongolia’s Financial Regulatory Commission, Ministry of Finance, Mongolian Stock Exchange and Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The institutions agreed to cooperate on sustainable-finance products, access to international investors, potential dual listings, market infrastructure, regulation and professional capacity. The LGX DataHub compiles information on more than 25,000 green, social and sustainable bonds issued by over 4,200 issuers worldwide. It includes offering materials, external reviews, use-of-proceeds plans, impact reports and performance indicators. Making Mongolian issuers’ disclosures available through the platform is intended to improve their visibility to international sustainable-finance investors.
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U.S. Treasury Advisers Complete First Phase of Deposit Insurance Support
Published: 2026-09-29
Robert Vanderbilt, a banking and financial services adviser at the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Technical Assistance, and senior banking adviser James R. Hambrick visited from September 23 to 28. They met representatives of the Deposit Insurance Corporation of Mongolia and the Bank of Mongolia to discuss setting a target size for the deposit insurance fund, planning its liquidity, developing risk-based premiums and strengthening coordination among institutions. The visit completed the first phase of a technical-assistance program jointly implemented by the corporation and the Treasury office. Mongolia’s Deposit Insurance Corporation, a nonprofit state body, insures bank deposits of individuals and companies up to MNT 20 million under the Law on Bank Deposit Insurance. The program is intended to support the fund’s stability and risk management.
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Diplomacy
Hunnu Air Launches Weekly Direct Ulaanbaatar-New Delhi Service
Published: 2026-09-29
Hunnu Air began direct Ulaanbaatar-New Delhi-Ulaanbaatar flights on September 28, 2026, creating a five-hour connection between the two capitals. The inaugural flight landed at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport at 7:20 a.m., and the return service departed New Delhi for Ulaanbaatar at 4:37 p.m. Flights are scheduled every Monday. Previously, passengers typically travelled through Hong Kong, Beijing, Seoul, or Incheon, with journeys taking 13 to 18 hours. The Indian Embassy said the route can support Buddhist pilgrimage travel from Mongolia, medical and winter tourism, faster cargo transport, and bilateral trade. The service was announced during President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh’s October 2025 state visit to India.
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Defense Ministries Sign Five-Year Strategic Partnership Plan
Published: 2026-09-29
Mongolia and Russia have signed a strategic defense partnership plan covering 2027 through 2031, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The agreement was signed during a working visit to Mongolia by Russian Deputy Defense Minister Vasily Osmakov. He held bilateral talks with Mongolian Deputy Defense Minister Major General D. Baasandamba. The Russian ministry said the plan is intended to develop systematic, long-term cooperation between the two countries’ defense institutions. The report did not specify particular exercises, procurement arrangements, funding commitments or other activities covered by the plan. The agreement sets out a future cooperation framework rather than reporting completed defense programs. It follows talks between the two deputy defense ministers during Osmakov’s visit. The information was reported by TASS and the Institute of International Studies of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences.
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CAREC Members Sign Agreement on Critical-Mineral Value Chains
Published: 2026-09-29
A memorandum of understanding on developing regional value chains for critical minerals was signed during CAREC’s 25th-anniversary events in Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia, which chairs the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation program in 2026, is hosting a ministerial conference, development-partner dialogue, business forum, and capital-market forum. Discussions cover trade, investment, transport and logistics, energy, tourism, critical minerals, digital development, finance, and capital markets. CAREC has funded 300 regional projects worth USD 57.9 billion since 2001, according to the reports. Mongolia joined in 2003 and has attracted about USD 1.5 billion for 19 projects in transport, roads, border crossings, trade, and logistics. The memorandum concerns development of regional value chains for critical minerals.
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Khurelsukh Meets Donald Trump Jr. to Discuss U.S. Business Ties
Published: 2026-09-29
President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh received Donald Trump Jr., businessman and eldest son of U.S. President Donald Trump, for a meeting on Mongolia-U.S. relations and cooperation. They exchanged views on expanding friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation, and on opening new opportunities in the countries’ economic and business ties. The presidency said the meeting was important for expanding bilateral relations beyond the government level through business, private-sector and people-to-people links. It also said this could add economic substance to Mongolia and the United States’ Strategic Third Neighbor Partnership. The meeting focused on how wider links between the two countries could support the partnership.
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Infrastructure
Fuel Queues Persist as Imports Arrive and Storage Capacity Stays Limited
Published: 2026-09-29
Long queues at fuel stations continued in Ulaanbaatar on September 29 despite ongoing AI-92 gasoline deliveries, with limited storage capacity requiring fuel arriving by rail to be distributed directly to stations. Reports described AI-92 reserves as equal to about 10 days of normal consumption, but differed on the tonnage and on the volume of ordered Russian fuel that had not crossed the border. As of September 29, 8,400 tonnes in 140 railcars were being transported, with 49 railcars unloading at station depots. On September 28, 1,848 tonnes were delivered to 168 stations in Ulaanbaatar and 1,002 tonnes to 78 stations elsewhere. A 5,000-tonne shipment from China was being transshipped at Zamiin-Uud, where different rail gauges slow the process. Russia-origin shipments had also been constrained by railcar availability.
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Japan Signs 158.3 Billion Yen Loan for Airport Expansion
Published: 2026-09-29
Mongolia and Japan signed a 158.3 billion yen concessional loan agreement on September 29 to expand Chinggis Khaan International Airport. Finance Minister Z. Mendsaikhan signed the exchange of notes with Japanese Ambassador Masaru Igawahara and the loan agreement with Japan International Cooperation Agency President Akihiko Tanaka during Prime Minister N. Uchral’s official visit to Japan. The STEP loan carries a 40-year term, a 10-year grace period on principal and a fixed annual interest rate of 1.1 percent. The expansion is intended to raise annual passenger capacity from 1.6 million to 5.2 million, responding to traffic that has exceeded original projections since the airport opened in 2021. Transport Minister B. Delgersaikhan also discussed preparations for the project and proposed studying an MRT connection linking Chinggis Khaan, Buyant-Ukhaa and Ulaanbaatar.
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Planned Power Restrictions Announced for September 29
Published: 2026-09-29
Ulaanbaatar Electricity Distribution Network announced scheduled electricity restrictions for September 29 to allow maintenance of power lines and equipment. The notice concerns locations included in the utility’s maintenance plan, although the report does not specify the affected districts, streets, hours, or expected duration of each restriction. The utility said the schedule may change depending on weather conditions. Customers whose mobile numbers are registered under their electricity contracts will receive notifications if changes are made. The announcement was issued as a service notice for consumers whose electricity supply may be affected by the planned maintenance work.
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Capital Limits Briquette Purchases as Heating-Season Sales Expand
Published: 2026-09-29
Tavantolgoi Fuel LLC is producing briquettes on two lines in three workshops as Ulaanbaatar prepares for the 2026-2027 heating season. The company said it has accumulated 38,300 tonnes of semi-coke fuel and plans to sell more than 300,000 tonnes of semi-coke and 80,000 tonnes of briquettes through 446 outlets. It also plans to supply 40,000 tonnes of packaged middlings to businesses. Briquette sales began across the capital on September 15, but households in ger districts may currently buy no more than seven bags at a time to limit stockpiling and artificial shortages. A bag of briquettes costs MNT3,750; semi-coke is planned to be sold from November 1 at MNT5,000 per bag. The city also ordered work on Hotula app registration and carbon-monoxide safety measures.
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Winter Preparations Await Budget Decisions on Coal and Heat Supply
Published: 2026-09-29
Local winter preparations are continuing, but several financing and supply decisions remain pending as parliament delays discussion of a budget amendment, News.mn reported. Coal supplies for Zavkhan and Khuvsgul provinces are a particular concern because their district and provincial-center heating plants rely on coal from the Mogoin Gol mine, which faces financial difficulties. The report says stable deliveries and adequate reserves need to be secured before winter. Provincial centers also require decisions on heat and electricity capacity as construction and housing growth raise demand. Local leaders have asked for greater authority and budget flexibility to address their own priorities. They also seek amendment funding to commission long-completed schools, kindergartens and hospitals that have not entered service. Weather agencies expect a difficult winter, increasing pressure to complete preparations.
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Oversized Indivisible Cargo Transport Paused From October 15
Published: 2026-09-29
The Road and Transport Development Center will temporarily halt transport of indivisible cargo exceeding permitted maximums from October 15 through November 15. The measure follows Clause 5.2 of the MNS 4598:2025 standard on vehicle classification and technical requirements. The agency said colder weather causes the upper layers of soil and embankments to freeze while moisture accumulates. The agency said the condition sharply reduces roads’ load-bearing capacity and durability. Individuals, companies, and organizations that transport overweight cargo during the suspension and damage roads or road infrastructure will be required to compensate for the damage under applicable law. The restriction applies specifically to cargo that cannot be dismantled for transport.
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Society
First Wet Snow Brings 240 Traffic Accidents to Ulaanbaatar
Published: 2026-09-29
Ulaanbaatar recorded 240 traffic accidents between 6:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on September 29 after the season’s first wet snow and a sharp fall in temperature made roads slippery. The Transport Police Department warned that wet snow is expected to continue in the coming days and overnight freezing could further worsen road conditions. Police urged drivers not to use summer tires, to reduce speed and maintain safe following distances. Major G. Otgontamir said more than 200 accidents had already been reported between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., with many linked to drivers who had not switched to winter tires. Authorities said winter tires can improve a vehicle’s stopping performance on slippery roads by 30 to 40 percent and advised motorists to check brakes and vehicle condition before travel.
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Published: 2026-09-29
A district court has replaced pretrial detention for philosopher S. Molor-Erdene with restrictions on leaving Ulaanbaatar, crossing Mongolia’s border or contacting named participants and other people involved in his case. Molor-Erdene had been held since September 2 in connection with an allegation of undermining national unity. The Chief Judge of the District Criminal and Civil Cases Summary Proceedings Court reviewed a complaint filed by his lawyers against an order extending detention. The court considered the case materials and Molor-Erdene’s health condition before changing the preventive measure. The Capital City Prosecutor’s Office had opened a criminal case and named him as an accused person under the Criminal Code provision concerning acts that incite hostility, division or discrimination based on nationality, ethnicity, language, skin color, religion or beliefs.
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Fact-Checkers Warn of Fake Facebook Page Targeting Scam Victims
Published: 2026-09-29
The Mongolian Fact-Checking Center has warned that a Facebook page calling itself the “Mongolian Fraud Information Center” is not an official organisation. The page says it can help victims recover money lost to scams, but the center found several warning signs: it was recently created, has few followers, provides no telephone number or address, and uses other organisations’ photographs and posters. Its logo also appeared to have been generated with artificial intelligence. A September 16 post promising to recover victims’ money received 107 reactions, 84 comments, and 21 shares. Image searches found that the page had repeatedly copied posters from the General Police Department’s Prevention Division. The center said it could collect personal information and expose victims to further fraud, advising people to report scams to police on 102.
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Night Marathon Road Closures Trigger Traffic Delays in Ulaanbaatar
Published: 2026-09-29
Ulaanbaatar combined its annual Car-Free Day with a Night Marathon, extending road closures in the city center beyond the usual 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. schedule to 11 p.m. The closures covered Peace Avenue between the West and East Four Crossroads as well as Seoul Street, the Small Ring Road and areas near Government House and the National University of Mongolia. About 9,000 people joined 5 km, 10 km and 21 km races, according to the report. Participants paid registration fees ranging from MNT 29,000 to MNT 100,000. The newspaper reported that congestion on remaining routes left drivers delayed for three to five hours and said businesses lost a day’s revenue. Municipal officials said no city-budget funds were allocated to Night Marathon LLC.
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Environment
Government and ADB Sign $100 Million Disaster-Resilience Loan
Published: 2026-09-29
Mongolia’s government and the Asian Development Bank have signed a $100 million loan agreement for a project intended to strengthen disaster resilience as natural hazards become more frequent. Deputy Prime Minister N. Nomtoibayar signed for the government. Reports differ on the ADB signatory: some name Mongolia Resident Representative John Juhyun John, another names ADB President Masato Kanda, and one names both. The project is intended to reduce disaster risk and protect lives and livelihoods. Plans include providing firefighting and rescue units with equipment, building the capacity of 200 volunteer community teams, and establishing an emergency-service training center in Bagakhangai District. It also aims to improve emergency-sector equipment provision to 75–80 percent, alongside training, protective equipment and technical capacity.
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Forecast Signals Colder November and Wetter Midwinter in Several Regions
Published: 2026-09-29
The Institute of Meteorology and Environmental Research has issued a preliminary weather outlook for November 2026 through January 2027. In November, average temperatures are forecast below the long-term average in Khuvsgul, Arkhangai, Bulgan, Selenge, Tuv, Khentii, Dornod, Sukhbaatar and Govisumber; eastern Zavkhan; and northern parts of Bayankhongor, Uvurkhangai, Dundgovi and Dornogovi. Other areas are expected to be near average. Above-average November precipitation is forecast in Govi-Altai, Bayankhongor, Uvurkhangai, Dundgovi, Govisumber, southern Sukhbaatar, Umnugovi and Dornogovi. December and January are forecast warmer than average in specified western and central provinces, while precipitation is expected above average in Gobi and eastern areas in December and central and eastern areas in January. The institute warned of deeper snow cover, ice and slippery roads.
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Goat Plague Spreads to a Second District in Govi-Altai
Published: 2026-09-29
Goat plague has been confirmed in Delger district of Govi-Altai province, expanding an outbreak already reported in Tsogt district. The State Central Veterinary Laboratory confirmed the Delger case on September 27. Local emergency and veterinary authorities have restricted herd movements and are conducting disinfection, disease-control measures and culling in the affected districts. In Tsogt, more than 3,000 goats have been culled to reduce infection risk after laboratory tests confirmed illness in 253 goats from six households; 22 had died. Officials say the outbreak was linked to 12 goats transported from Altanbulag district in Tuv province. Surveillance is continuing in Sumber district of Tuv and Darvi district of Govi-Altai because residents there also bought Arvas-breed male goats.
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Health
Ulaanbaatar Steps Up Flu Vaccinations for Young Children Through October 3
Published: 2026-09-29
Ulaanbaatar health authorities will intensify influenza vaccinations for children aged six months to six years through October 3, and 179,546 people in priority groups have been vaccinated. Reports list 293,619 planned recipients for the campaign, while other reporting lists 293,200. Among children aged six months to six years, 103,147 of 210,400 have been vaccinated. The reported counts include 863 of 2,800 pregnant women, 24,296 of 34,720 people aged 65 and older, and 23,724 of 27,750 people with chronic illnesses. The campaign uses the South Korean-made GCFLU Quadrivalent vaccine and targets children, pregnant women, older residents, education and health workers, and people with underlying conditions. Health officials said seasonal flu activity, which usually increases from mid-October, may begin earlier this year.
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Five Steps to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Heating Season
Published: 2026-09-29
Gogo.mn published five heating-safety measures as improper heating or firing in cold weather increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. People are advised to use an appropriate amount of fuel, set stove airflow correctly, inspect chimney and stove seals and draft, test carbon monoxide detectors, ventilate regularly, and check the firing, stove, and chimney before sleeping. Carbon monoxide is produced by incomplete fuel combustion and is lighter than air, colourless, odourless, and tasteless, making dangerous concentrations difficult to detect. Early symptoms include headache, nausea or vomiting, weakness, drowsiness, and impaired consciousness. If poisoning is suspected, the person should be moved out of the affected environment immediately, kept awake, have their mouth, nose, and throat cleared, receive rescue breathing or chest compressions if needed, and emergency medical services should be called on 103.
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