Politics
Authorities deport 465 foreign nationals for residency and work violations
Published: 2026-07-31
The Immigration Agency reported that 465 foreign nationals from 33 countries were deported in the first half of 2026 and barred from re-entering for set periods. The cases involved people who avoided leaving after their residence permits expired, worked without authorization, or carried out activities different from their stated purpose of entry. As of the report, 41,405 foreign nationals from 132 countries held residence permits: 24,997 for work, 5,539 for investment, 4,570 for study, 3,031 for family reasons and 3,268 for other purposes. The agency conducted 23 planned and 48 unplanned inspections, fining 8,627 foreign nationals and issuing compliance demands to 27 entities. The agency said violations involving foreign nationals rose 25.1 percent from the same period in 2025, while deportations fell 0.9 percent.
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Ministry Repeals 83 Regulations Found to Exceed Legal Authority
Published: 2026-07-31
The Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs says a working group headed by Minister S. Amarsaikhan has removed 83 rules and regulations at 30 institutions that exceeded statutory authority. It is working to repeal a further 28 rules at 12 institutions. The ministry has also sent time-bound guidance and recommendations to 131 administrative bodies after sorting decisions in the national register of administrative normative acts by sector. It has begun a joint review with the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of laws, rules and regulations governing businesses, assessing their impact on permits, registration requirements and restrictions not set out in law. Separately, the ministry has sent the Government’s Control Implementation Agency research on overlapping institutional responsibilities. Officials plan to analyze 2,723 registered decisions from 138 bodies.
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Questions Raised Over Executive Search Criteria at Baganuur Power Distributor
Published: 2026-07-31
Zarig reported that the qualifications for the executive director search at the state-owned Baganuur Southeast Regional Electricity Distribution Network appear less demanding than criteria used for comparable electricity-distribution companies. The report says other executive searches generally require an energy-engineering or finance-and-economics degree, at least 10 years of professional experience, and at least five years in management. For the Baganuur company, the listed requirements include an engineering or economics qualification and five years of managerial experience. Citing unnamed sources, Zarig said D. Gantulga, chair of the HUN Party committee in Baganuur District, was expected to be appointed to the post. The article presents this as a possible effort to lower the threshold for a party member; it does not establish that an appointment has occurred. Prime Minister N. Uchral has said state-owned companies should address non-specialist management.
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Economy
Fuel Shortages Bring Long Queues and Rationing at Ulaanbaatar Stations
Published: 2026-07-31
Petrol stations in Ulaanbaatar are rationing or suspending AI-92 sales, leaving motorists to visit multiple outlets and wait for hours; some stations limit purchases to MNT 50,000 per vehicle. Reports say shortages have also affected provincial areas and led to cancelled public events. The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources said it was working to replenish 30 days of consumption and that fuel reserves would be normalised within 10 days. In a July 30 briefing, the ministry said remaining AI-92 stocks equalled 15 days, or 31,000 tonnes, while diesel stocks equalled 20 days, or 80,000 tonnes. It said larger orders from Russia and supply arrangements with South Korea and China had been made, with initial shipments expected on July 31. Sod Mongol Group and Shunkhlai cited reduced Russian exports after drone attacks on refineries.
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Parliament Sets Zero Tax Rate for Some Low-Income Earners From 2027
Published: 2026-07-31
Parliament approved amendments to the Personal Income Tax Law on June 26 that introduce lower rates for certain income groups and revise business and reporting rules. From January 1, 2027, annual taxable income after social-insurance contributions of up to MNT 9.504 million, or MNT 792,000 a month, will be taxed at zero percent. From January 1, 2028, the threshold for a one-percent rate will be MNT 24 million annually, or MNT 2 million monthly. Existing progressive rates remain: 10 percent to MNT 120 million, 15 percent from MNT 120 million to MNT 180 million, and 20 percent above that. The law also exempts the sale of a first owner-occupied home, permits qualifying small businesses with up to MNT 1 billion in annual sales to pay one percent, and moves monthly filing deadlines from the 15th to the month’s final day.
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Published: 2026-07-31
The government is preparing to begin cooperation with Franklin Templeton to accelerate reform of state-owned companies, improve their governance to international standards and consolidate them under the National Investment Fund. The plan includes preparing state-owned companies for public offerings and listings on domestic and international stock exchanges. The Mongolia Investment Forum is scheduled for London on September 15, with the Mongolian Stock Exchange as a strategic partner. Capital Markets Mongolia will organize the forum, with registered participants including the London Stock Exchange, Franklin Templeton, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, the EBRD, UBS, ICBC and Standard Chartered. The Mongolian Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange also plan to examine dual-listing opportunities and hold training and discussions on securities listings and corporate governance.
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Secondary-Market Trading on the Mongolian Stock Exchange Rises 13.2%
Published: 2026-07-31
Total secondary-market securities trading on the Mongolian Stock Exchange reached MNT 274.4 billion in the first half of 2026, up 13.2% from MNT 242.5 billion a year earlier. Secondary share trading rose 26.2% to MNT 140.0 billion, while bond trading increased 79% to MNT 112.8 billion. Government-security trading also became more active, though asset-backed securities and investment-fund trading declined. The exchange began a special liquidity program in April, updating market-maker rules and preparing systems for short selling and securities lending. At Monos Foods, where market making began, the average bid-ask spread narrowed from 1.02% during January-June to 0.56% in June-July. Primary bond trading reached MNT 350 billion, a 1,378% year-on-year increase.
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Diplomacy
Joint Border Inspection with Russia Reaches 85% Completion
Published: 2026-07-31
Joint fieldwork to inspect and reaffirm the Mongolia-Russia border is 85% complete, President U. Khurelsukh was told during a visit to the border area in Khuvsgul province. The two countries are replacing border markers, clarifying the border line, checking changes in river and lake channels and shorelines, determining jurisdiction over newly formed or disappeared islands, and restoring cleared forest strips. During the visit, officials installed a replacement for border marker No. 350 at Mongol Shariin Davaa. Mongolia and Russia first jointly inspected their border from 1987 to 2001, with Mongolia’s parliament ratifying the result in 2002. The current second inspection was agreed by President Khurelsukh and President Vladimir Putin during Khurelsukh’s 2021 visit to Russia, with the aim of registering the border with the United Nations.
“Reaffirming the border is a historically important measure for securing an internationally recognized, undisputed state border.” - U. Khurelsukh (unuudur.mn)
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Government, UN Discuss Regional Development and Disaster-Readiness Cooperation
Published: 2026-07-31
Deputy Prime Minister N. Nomtoibayar met UN Resident Coordinator Jaap van Hierden to discuss the current state and priority areas of Mongolia-UN cooperation, including regional development and disaster-risk reduction. Nomtoibayar noted the 65th anniversary of Mongolia joining the UN and said implementation of the 2023-2027 Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework has been effective. He outlined government work on transport and logistics upgrades, special economic-zone legislation, standardization, metrology and disaster-protection systems, and sought broader cooperation with UN agencies and international experts. Nomtoibayar emphasized cooperation on disaster-risk reduction, preparedness, advanced technology and artificial intelligence in planning, and introduced the government’s preparations for COP17 in August. Van Hierden said the next five-year framework would align with regional-development policy and include local planners and businesses.
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Japan and Mongolia Review JICA Development Projects
Published: 2026-07-31
Deputy Foreign Minister G. Amartuvshin met JICA Vice President Y. Yoshifumi while attending Mongolia-Japan foreign ministry strategic consultations. They reviewed implementation of development projects and future cooperation under the two countries’ Special Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity. Amartuvshin identified Chinggis Khaan International Airport, the Mongolia-Japan Teaching Hospital, engineering human-resource training and scholarship programs as initiatives making tangible contributions to Mongolia’s development. He said Mongolia would work to complete joint projects and programs successfully within their planned timeframes. Yoshifumi said JICA would further expand Mongolia-Japan development cooperation and work closely with Mongolia to promptly resolve outstanding issues. The discussion focused on the implementation of current development-cooperation projects and programs and on the two sides’ future cooperation.
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Infrastructure
Hot Water Restrictions Set for Several Ulaanbaatar Areas From August 3
Published: 2026-07-31
Ulaanbaatar will temporarily restrict hot water to households, businesses and institutions in several listed areas from August 3 to 13, during the final phase of summer heating-network repairs. Affected locations include the 220 Myangat area, Children’s 100, the Circus, the Japanese Embassy area, the Fifth Microdistrict, Otgontenger University, Zhukov Museum, the Wrestling Palace, Zuun Khuree residential complex, the National Center for Communicable Diseases, and the 13th, 14th and 15th microdistricts. Planned work includes replacing a 63-pair-metre section of 500 mm main pipe, installing a new chamber and bellows compensator, and replacing shut-off, branch and bypass valves at Pumping Station No. 4 and other points. The final restrictions are scheduled to complete heating-network repair work. Residents, businesses and institutions in the affected areas were advised to adjust their water use during the work.
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August electricity maintenance schedule sets temporary supply restrictions
Published: 2026-07-31
Ulaanbaatar Electricity Distribution Network, a state-owned company, has released its August 2026 timetable for maintenance of electricity lines and equipment. The planned work is being carried out under operating rules for electrical facilities and technical rules for energy equipment and installations. Customers are asked to adjust their electricity use during the announced maintenance periods and to expect temporary supply restrictions where scheduled. The company said its timetable may change because of weather conditions. If changes are made, notifications will be sent to the mobile number registered under the customer’s contract. The published reports direct residents and businesses to the full August schedule, rather than listing affected districts or outage times in their text.
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Yarmag-Artsat road section to close through August 25 for new link road
Published: 2026-07-31
Traffic on the route from Naadamchdyn Road, also known as Yarmag Road, to Artsat Road in Khoroo 23 of Khan-Uul District will be restricted from July 31 through August 25 while a new two-lane road is built. The 350-meter north-south connector will run between the Agarta and Maral Ayalal residential complexes, with sidewalks on both sides and street lighting. The city has approved MNT 700 million from the Municipal Road Fund for the project. Authorities said closures and traffic management will be applied in sections during construction. Separately, traffic on the road south of the Geological Research Center toward Thermal Power Plant No. 4 has been partially restricted from July 28 through August 11 for underpass construction.
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Capital publishes August and September schedule for roadwork closures
Published: 2026-07-31
The Capital City Governor’s Office has published planned partial road closures for 2026 repair, upgrade and construction projects across Ulaanbaatar. Work on Monel Street in Bayanzurkh District will continue through August 24, carried out by Nano Ecology LLC with MNT 6.3 billion from the Municipal Road Fund. Expansion work at the Geological Central Laboratory intersection is scheduled through August 20. Repairs behind the First Microdistrict and on the Bayankhoshuu road will require partial closures through August 26; sidewalks for those projects are planned for completion next year. The World Bank-financed work is being delivered by a partnership of Max Road LLC and Arj Capital LLC. Road repairs inside residential areas of the capital’s six central districts are scheduled for August and September.
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Drainage work extends bus-route diversions through August 11
Published: 2026-07-31
Public transport services on 15 routes that pass through Trade Union Street, north of the Suu JSC area, will continue on temporary diversions through August 11 because drainage-pipe excavation and installation work has not been completed. The roadworks had originally been scheduled to run from July 14 through July 25, but the completion date has been extended. The affected buses will continue to follow the alternative paths shown in the route map issued with the announcement. The report does not provide individual route numbers or detour streets in its text. The temporary change applies to services that normally travel through the affected section of road while the utility construction remains under way.
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Ulaanbaatar Plans 435 Fuel Sales Points for Heating Season
Published: 2026-07-31
Ulaanbaatar plans to operate 435 sales points for briquetted fuel during the 2026-2027 heating season and import 280,000 tonnes of semi-coke briquettes. Warehouses currently hold 28,000 tonnes, according to a city briefing on winter preparations. Mayor B. Purevdava said 30 people died from carbon monoxide poisoning during the 2025-2026 winter. He instructed responsible officials to give priority to prevention and to review and report on the causes and circumstances of those deaths. The announcement sets out measures for the coming heating season, including fuel imports, stored supplies and sales points. It underscores carbon monoxide poisoning as a central safety concern in the seasonal preparations.
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Authorities Move to Void Inspections for Excessively Noisy Vehicles
Published: 2026-07-31
Transport Police have begun inspections of exhaust noise from vehicles operating in Ulaanbaatar, targeting those that exceed permitted limits or have damaged or missing exhaust pipes and mufflers. Authorities said they will take measures to invalidate the technical inspection and diagnostic certification of vehicles that fail the noise requirements. The checks apply the MNS 4599:2026 standard on motor-vehicle ergonomic indicators, which sets revised maximum permitted noise levels, and Road Traffic Rules Appendix 4, Section 4.4 on exhaust and muffler condition. The Standardization and Metrology Agency approved the updated standard on March 27, 2026. The National Center for Road Transport advised drivers to check that exhaust systems and mufflers are intact and follow legal and standard requirements before using public roads. Transport Police separately advised drivers, owners and holders to keep their vehicles technically sound when participating in traffic.
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Selbe Smart City Project Targets 42% of Ulaanbaatar’s Annual Housing Demand
Published: 2026-07-31
Ulaanbaatar is building 8,575 apartments in 113 blocks under the Selbe housing project, which covers 158 hectares in Sukhbaatar District’s 14th khoroo and Chingeltei District’s 14th and 15th khoroos. The project required the clearance of 2,206 land plots and, once operational, is expected to meet 42% of the capital’s annual housing-supply demand. The government has decided to redesign the development in line with the Selbe Smart City plan. Mayor B. Purevdavaa instructed relevant officials to begin preparations for a regulatory sandbox environment. The Citizens’ Representatives Khural is scheduled to consider designating the project a technology and economic special zone on August 6. Officials were also instructed to propose diverse financial products aimed at reducing the price per square meter of the project’s housing.
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Ulaanbaatar Plans Free Paid Parking for Electric Vehicles
Published: 2026-07-31
Ulaanbaatar plans to exempt electric vehicles with green license plates from fees at paid parking facilities as part of a broader policy to increase electric-vehicle use. Mayor B. Purevdavaa said the city has identified locations for 40 charging points and is issuing permits, with the points planned to enter service before the COP-17 conference. Electric vehicles will not be subject to license-plate traffic restrictions. About 2,000 electric vehicles are currently registered in the capital, while the city has 755,889 vehicles in total. The city plans to increase the number of electric-vehicle users to 10,000. The measures align with the government’s policy to expand electric transport, which city authorities say can reduce air pollution and operating costs. The announcement sets out planned incentives and charging infrastructure rather than confirming that the parking exemption or all charging stations are already in operation.
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Bumbat Spring Pond Nears Completion With Capacity for 16,900 Cubic Meters
Published: 2026-07-31
Construction of a pond designed to store 16,900 cubic meters of water at Bumbat Spring is nearing completion in western Tolgoit, Khoroo 24 of Songinokhairkhan District. The Water Agency, the district governor’s office, and other relevant organizations began work this year to protect the spring and restore its flow. Project implementers said the pond is expected to help protect about 10,000 residents in roughly 3,200 households from potential flood and water-related risks while improving local surface-water supply. Water Agency officials said that building 50 to 60 ponds of similar capacity across Ulaanbaatar could raise humidity through evaporation and help reduce dust particles, a major source of air pollution. Construction of the pond is nearing completion, though the source does not report it as completed.
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Tsogttsetsii Population Rises Nearly Fivefold in Two Decades
Published: 2026-07-31
Tsogttsetsii soum in Umnugovi province recorded the largest population growth among Mongolia’s 330 soums over the past 20 years, according to National Statistics Office data. Its registered population increased from 2,317 in 2005 to 11,392 in 2025, a 4.9-fold rise. The report says the population reaches about 20,000 when mobile residents are included. Since Energy Resources began operating the Ukhaa Khudag mine in 2009, the number of people settling in the soum has increased consistently by about 1,000 each year. The company developed local infrastructure including a power plant, housing, schools, kindergartens and an integrated water-supply system. Energy Resources reports investing USD 1.4 billion in these developments. The case illustrates how mining-related infrastructure has supported the emergence of a new settlement center in the Gobi.
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Society
Boat Patrols Deployed at 40 High-Risk Water Sites
Published: 2026-07-31
Emergency services have deployed mobile and boat patrols at 40 locations with high water-accident risk or large crowds across five Ulaanbaatar districts and 13 provinces. A nationwide assessment covering all 21 provinces and nine capital districts identified 399 danger spots along rivers, streams and lakes, where warning signs have been installed. As of July 30, 92 water-related incidents had been recorded nationwide this year, while central and local emergency officers had rescued 149 people. Authorities urged residents, herders and travelers to obtain information on preventing river and water accidents, follow professional agencies’ instructions and recommendations, ensure their safety, and remain alert.
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Court Hands Eight-Year Sentence for Drug Import Through Cargo Service
Published: 2026-07-31
Prosecutors had sent 139 cases involving 206 defendants accused of illegal drug or psychotropic-substance offenses to court as of July 27, the Prosecutor General’s Office said. During July 20-27, a first-instance court found 10 defendants guilty in four cases, imposing prison terms of one to eight years on seven people and travel restrictions on three. In one case, G.U. received an eight-year prison sentence for bringing 136.6 grams of methamphetamine- and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-containing substances from Turkey via a cargo service in his mother’s name on April 30, 2023, for sale. The court also ordered him to reimburse MNT 20.7 million in police costs connected with an Interpol search and his transfer from Kyrgyzstan. Other rulings included prison sentences and travel restrictions for possession, sale and storage cases involving several defendants.
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Environment
Tuul River Near Ulaanbaatar Expected to Exceed Dangerous Flood Level
Published: 2026-07-31
The Tuul River near Ulaanbaatar was forecast to exceed its dangerous flood level on August 1, the meteorological agency said on July 31. Supplied reports gave conflicting forecasts for the river’s rise near the city: several said 45 centimetres, while another said 54 centimetres. Water levels in the Tuul, Terelj, Kharaa, Yeruu, Eg, Balj, Onon, Kherlen, Orkhon and Tui rivers had risen by 10 to 85 centimetres from the previous day. The Tuul, Sugnugur, Kherlen, Balj, Baydrag, Orkhon, Old Orkhon, Ongi and Kharkhiraa were already 5 to 55 centimetres above flood level. The Terelj and Balj rivers were 5 to 10 centimetres above dangerous flood level. The agency also forecast rises at Altanbulag, Kharkhorin, Dadal and Mungunmorit, and urged people near rivers and dry channels to take flood precautions.
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Expired Permit Found After Ammonia Leak at Bayanzurkh Warehouse
Published: 2026-07-31
Inspectors from Ulaanbaatar’s Environmental Department found an ammonia leak in a cold-storage warehouse operated by an unnamed company in the capital’s Bayanzurkh District, Khoroo 10, after the National Emergency Management Agency received a report. The 240-square-meter warehouse, built in 2013, uses ammonia in its refrigeration system. Inspectors determined that a technical failure released the hazardous chemical. They also found that the company’s permit to use hazardous chemicals had expired, although it continued operating. Authorities have referred the case materials to the Environmental Police Department to determine legal liability. The report does not identify the company or state the quantity of ammonia released.
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Early Snow and Sharp Cold Spells Forecast for Autumn
Published: 2026-07-31
The Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Environment’s artificial intelligence and numerical modelling division has issued its September-November outlook, warning of possible early snow and sharp cold spells. In September, average temperatures are forecast at 2-8C in the Altai, Khangai, Khuvsgul and Khentii mountains; 12-18C in the Great Lakes Depression, the Gobi south of the Altai and Gobi provinces; and 8-12C elsewhere. October averages are forecast to fall to -1C to -8C nationwide. In November, averages are expected at -14C to -20C in those mountain areas, -2C to -8C in the Gobi, and -8C to -14C elsewhere. Western provinces are expected to be relatively warmer and drier, while in September and November central and Gobi provinces’ eastern areas and most eastern areas may be cooler and wetter than average. The agency advised households, herders, farmers and organizations to prepare for winter.
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COP17 Venue Nears Completion Ahead of Ulaanbaatar Conference
Published: 2026-07-31
Ulaanbaatar will host the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification from August 17 to 28 at the National Park. Registration figures differ between reports: one said nearly 4,200 delegates had registered and projected 6,000 attendees, while two others reported more than 4,700 registrations and forecast peak attendance of 10,000. Construction of the conference complex is more than 90% complete, while interior partitions, furnishings, stages and screens are 60-70% complete; handover to the United Nations is scheduled for August 5. The Blue Zone will host accredited delegates and more than 350 meetings over 12 days, while the Green Zone will be open to the public. Permanent works include a 10-megawatt substation and water and sewer connections. Two toilets can accommodate 80 people at once, while two traditional gers remain under construction for future public events.
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Brief Downpour Forecast for Ulaanbaatar at 7:30 p.m.
Published: 2026-07-31
The weather service forecast a brief downpour in Ulaanbaatar from the west at 7:30 p.m. on July 31 and warned residents about conditions that can accompany a sudden storm. Its advisory cited gust-front winds, lightning and a possible risk of flooding. A gust front is a sudden strengthening of wind associated with weather events such as thunderstorms, hail, heavy rain or snow. Wind speeds during these events can exceed 16 meters per second and can reach 20-30 meters per second; speeds above 40 meters per second have also been recorded. The weather service urged people to be alert to the temporary downpour and its associated hazards.
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Published: 2026-07-31
Police have opened an investigation after discovering that a company was preparing to extract minerals without a license at the Tuuliin Denj site in Khailaast Third Bag, Zaamar soum, Tuv province. The case was identified during July inspections aimed at preventing, stopping and detecting illegal mineral exploration and extraction. Authorities removed and placed eight heavy machines prepared for use in the operation, registered the matter with police and began an investigation. Under Article 24.2.3 of the Criminal Code, a legal entity found to have illegally explored for or extracted minerals on its own behalf or for its benefit may lose the right to conduct certain activities and face a fine of 20,000 to 120,000 units.
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Ulaanbaatar Converts School No. 117 Boiler to LPG and Plans Eight Boiler Conversions
Published: 2026-07-31
Ulaanbaatar has converted the coal-fired boiler at Chingeltei District School No. 117 to LPG for the 2026-2027 heating season. The school serves 1,500 students and now uses a fully automated, high-efficiency Rinnai gas boiler from Japan with a 10-year manufacturer warranty. City officials said the conversion could reduce harmful smoke and air-pollutant emissions by an amount equivalent to emissions from 1,800 household chimneys. The former coal operation required students to pass a coal unloading area and ash containers, while ash and soot contributed to dust and pollution around the school and made ventilation difficult. The switch eliminates ash and soot from the boiler and is expected to improve sanitation and working and learning conditions. Mayor B. Purevdavaa said the city is working to convert eight boilers to gas this year.
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Ulaanbaatar Develops Program to Protect Soil and Reduce Contamination
Published: 2026-07-31
Ulaanbaatar’s Environmental Department is developing a program of soil-protection and pollution-reduction measures to implement the country’s Vision 2050 long-term development policy, the Law on Soil Protection and Prevention of Desertification, and the capital’s 2026 development plan. Research by institutions including the Mongolian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Geography and Geoecology has found that soil contamination and erosion in the capital are increasing year by year. The proposed program would coordinate citywide action to prevent the expansion of severely contaminated areas and to restore and protect degraded sites in stages. Faculty members and researchers from the National University of Mongolia’s School of Engineering and Technology are participating in the work. The parties held their fourth meeting and discussion this week.
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Frequent Agency Restructuring Disrupts Forest and Water Policy
Published: 2026-07-31
An Unuudur review traces repeated changes to the institutions overseeing forest and water policy since 2003. The government created a separate water authority in 2005, dissolved and renamed agencies in later restructurings, transferred responsibilities to ministry departments in 2012, re-established the Water Authority in 2020, and restored the Forest Agency in 2022. The article says the shifts have fragmented policy coordination and institutional continuity. Ecologist and researcher B. Shinekhuu said forest restoration and water-storage projects require at least 10 to 20 years to produce results, while recurrent restructuring can interrupt long-term work, weaken specialist capacity, put research archives at risk, and increase administrative costs. The report also notes plans for forest training and research cooperation centers with Slovenia and China.
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Khuvsgul Lake Cleanup Collects 301 Tonnes of Waste
Published: 2026-07-31
A major cleanup campaign in the Khuvsgul Lake-Egiin Gol water-basin protected area has collected 301 tonnes of waste so far, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change said. The campaign runs from June 22 to August 13. During its first stage, held June 22-29, more than 1,000 participants from government and nongovernment organizations, tourism businesses, local communities and volunteer groups cleaned 866 kilometers. They collected and sent 213 tonnes of waste for disposal. A second stage, held July 25-30 in Khan Kh, Khatgal and Chandmani-Undur, covered 376 kilometers in areas receiving high visitor traffic during the Naadam holiday period and collected 88 tonnes. A third stage is scheduled for August 3-9 in Khan Kh and Khatgal after the state worship ceremony.
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Innovation
Kindergarten Applications Will Open on E-Mongolia in August
Published: 2026-07-31
Ulaanbaatar will accept kindergarten enrollment applications for the 2026-2027 school year in two stages, with the first E-Mongolia registration window running August 10-23. An estimated 258,921 children nationwide are expected to attend preschool, including 126,827 in the capital. The city projects enrollment of 27,832 two-year-olds, 31,303 three-year-olds, 32,002 four-year-olds and 35,690 five-year-olds. The General Education Agency advised parents to verify their own and their child’s registered address details before applying. Families whose children attended kindergarten last year must select whether they will continue at the same institution. Any change of residence information required for enrollment must be finalized by August 7. The first-stage application process uses the E-Mongolia platform.
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Health
Measles outbreak will be considered over after 42 days without a new case
Published: 2026-07-31
Health authorities will consider the measles outbreak over if no new case is recorded for 42 days after the latest confirmed infection, said N. Mendsaikhan, acting head of the Public Health Disease Surveillance and Prevention Division. Mongolia recorded 1,033 cases through July 29, 2026, after 11,384 cases in the capital during 2025. Analysis of 2025-26 cases found that 68.5 percent were children who had received no vaccine; children with two doses generally had mild illness. Health agencies, the World Health Organization and local providers plan to intensify catch-up immunization in late August before schools and kindergartens reopen in September.
“If no new case is recorded within 42 days after the most recent measles case, the outbreak is considered over.” - N. Mendsaikhan (news.mn)
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ECMO Treatment Project Set to Expand Critical Care for Children and Newborns
Published: 2026-07-31
The National Center for Maternal and Child Health has signed a memorandum to introduce extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, for pediatric and newborn intensive care. The Hunnu Rotary Club of Mongolia and Japan’s Kyoto South Rotary Club will jointly implement the project and donate an ECMO machine to the center’s post-cardiac-surgery neonatal intensive care unit. Kyoto South Rotary Club president Ryuji Takeda, Hunnu Rotary Club president Nomundari, and L. Ganbayar, deputy director for treatment at the Children’s Hospital, signed the agreement. ECMO temporarily supports heart and lung function and provides oxygen when those organs are severely impaired. The project also includes phased training for doctors and specialists so the technology can be used safely and effectively in domestic treatment.
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