Politics
Central Bank Given 30 Days to Fix Credit-Record Problems
Published: 2026-07-29
Parliament Speaker S. Byambatsogt has directed the Bank of Mongolia to report within 30 days on measures to improve implementation of the Credit Information Law. The instruction follows complaints submitted through Parliament’s E-Mongolia feedback channel, where credit-database records, often described as a “blacklist,” were the most frequently raised issue among roughly 300 submissions in two weeks. Parliament previously amended the law to replace long-term negative records for fully repaid borrowers with a credit-scoring system. Byambatsogt said banks and financial institutions have not applied the rules consistently. The central bank must check whether data providers update records on time, enable prompt score updates and online corrections, disclose factors affecting scores, explain loan rejections, and publish quarterly implementation updates.
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Published: 2026-07-29
Prosecutors have sent former acting head of the Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority Sh. Gankhuyag to court on bribery, illicit-enrichment and money-laundering charges. The case concerns an alleged 2.7 billion tugrik payment from Eduard Suren, owner of the Altjin Group. Gankhuyag had previously worked as an aide, election manager and adviser to former Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Ts. Tuvaan, who appointed him acting authority head after taking office in the 2024 coalition government. Prosecutors allege that, one day before leaving the post, Gankhuyag transferred eight mineral licences at the Olon Ovoot deposit from Mineral Exploration Funding to Olon Ovoot Gold and Zuv Zug, companies linked to Suren. They further allege that proceeds were placed into a construction business to conceal their origin. Gankhuyag was detained in December 2025.
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Anti-Corruption Agency Refers Customs Bribery and Abuse-of-Power Cases to Prosecutors
Published: 2026-07-29
Mongolia’s Anti-Corruption Agency has completed investigations into two alleged misconduct cases and referred them to prosecutors with recommendations for trial. One concerns former border unit commander H.Kh., accused of using his position to assign a unit employee to work illegally on a privately owned construction project. Investigators allege the employee continued to receive MNT 12.6 million in salary while injured and not performing duties specified in the job description, creating an improper advantage for others. The second case concerns N.T., former head of the Risk Management Department at the Zamiin-Uud Customs Office. He is suspected of accepting MNT 88.5 million in bribes through 27 acts in exchange for expediting reviews of customs declarations and securing permission for goods to leave the customs area.
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Government Removes Bayan-Olgii Governor E. Zangar From Office
Published: 2026-07-29
The government removed Bayan-Olgii Governor E. Zangar from office at its regular meeting on July 29. The decision came before the province’s Naadam, scheduled for August 1-2 after foot-and-mouth disease affected the timing of celebrations in Bayan-Olgii and Khovd. Local reporting said the matter followed a request from 20 representatives of the provincial Citizens’ Representative Khural and concerns that the provincial administration chief had received a first-instance court sentence. Zangar, who was appointed governor in 2024 after the DP (Democratic Party) won the provincial local election, described the decision as political. He said MPP representatives, parliament member S. Zulkhar and Minister T. Aubakir had sought his removal during the province’s response to foot-and-mouth disease.
“I view it as a political decision.” - E. Zangar (news.mn)
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Justice Ministry Task Force Reviews Asset-Forfeiture Bill and Housing-Fraud Claims
Published: 2026-07-29
A rapid-response task force established by Justice and Home Affairs Minister S. Amarsaikhan held its first meeting to review several pending legal and public-safety issues. Members discussed compensation for people harmed by housing fraud and the progress of a package of draft laws that would direct assets confiscated in corruption cases into a fund for children and youth development. The task force also reviewed measures against harmful online content, fake accounts that mislead the public and organised groups associated with such activity. The ministry said the work concerns content that may affect children’s development and national security. The task force will coordinate relevant state agencies, develop specific measures for each issue and seek faster implementation of agreed actions.
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Government Considers Special Session at Great Khuraldai Complex
Published: 2026-07-29
The government is considering holding an extraordinary session in August at the Great Khuraldai Complex in Binder soum, Khentii Province, to mark the 820th anniversary of the founding of the Great Mongol State. The site is associated with the 1206 Great Khuraldai at Deluun Boldog on the Onon River, where Temujin was proclaimed Chinggis Khan. One report said the plan had been set, while another said the venue, date and duration remain unresolved because the country will also host the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in August. The proposed session would combine the anniversary observance with promotion of the historic site, cultural heritage, tourism and regional development.
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Economy
Fuel Stocks Cover 17 Days of AI-92 and 23 Days of Diesel
Published: 2026-07-29
Mongolia has 37,000 tonnes of AI-92 gasoline, equivalent to 17 days of normal consumption, and 91,000 tonnes of diesel, or 23 days, the Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority reported on July 29. Director P. Bayanbaatar said the country imports all of its fuel, leaving supplies exposed to oil-price volatility and disruptions affecting Russian refineries. Rosneft had supplied AI-92 at a fixed US$705 per tonne since March, but deliveries have moved to pricing based on Russia’s domestic exchange since July after negotiations. Domestic AI-92 prices have risen by MNT 250-300 per liter, while diesel prices have fallen by MNT 100-150. Construction is under way on 22 fuel-storage tanks for 18 companies to expand reserves.
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VAT Refunds Worth About 110 Billion Tugriks Set for Transfer
Published: 2026-07-29
The General Department of Taxation said it planned to transfer second-quarter 2026 VAT refunds to recipients’ bank accounts on July 29 or 30, once funding arrives from the Ministry of Finance. The refund is expected to total about 110 billion tugriks for 1,461,782 individuals, according to D. Tungalag, head of the department’s Revenue, Control and Refund Division. Separately, the eBarimt system accepted requests from July 20 to 23 for taxpayers to use their second-quarter refunds to pay tax liabilities. During that period, 79,879 people directed a combined one billion tugriks from their refunds toward taxes. The tax authority’s announcement said the second-quarter refunds were scheduled for transfer to citizens’ accounts, while the separate eBarimt process allowed eligible requests to be used for tax payments.
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Infrastructure
Ulaanbaatar Plans Odd-Even Plate Restrictions From August 15
Published: 2026-07-29
Ulaanbaatar plans to allow vehicles on the road by alternating odd and even registration numbers from August 15 through September 12, Mayor B. Purevdavaa said on July 29. The city cited expected traffic pressure from the start of the school year and the August 17-28 UN Convention to Combat Desertification COP17 conference. The measure is planned as road repairs continue: 111 km of new roads and 31 km of repairs are scheduled for completion before September 1. The city is also carrying out 573 winter-preparation projects, reported 57% complete, including utility-network work. School and kindergarten repairs are due to finish by August 15, and preparations are under way to provide school buses to pupils in grades 1-6 this autumn.
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Chinggis Khaan Airport to Restrict Some Charter Services Over Unpaid Fees
Published: 2026-07-29
New Ulaanbaatar International Airport, the operator of Chinggis Khaan International Airport, said it will progressively restrict some paid airport services for charter flights operated by Hunnu Air, Aero Mongolia, and Eznis Airways because of unpaid debts. The operator said it had warned the carriers on June 30 to settle outstanding obligations, but the companies had not met their contractual commitments. Restrictions on domestic charter flights take effect immediately, followed by international charter flights from August 3. Runway services, scheduled domestic and international flights, and safety-related services will continue without restriction to meet civil-aviation and safety requirements. The action applies only to the three named airlines and will be lifted once they fully settle their debts. Travelers with charter-flight bookings should check schedules, refunds, and changes directly with their carrier.
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Government Sets Paths to Resume Stalled Provincial Heating-Plant Projects
Published: 2026-07-29
The government has outlined two options to resume construction of heating plants in 10 provinces, where work is 40-42 percent complete but has stopped because of financing and legal issues. Deputy Prime Minister N. Nomtoibayar said projects that can operate commercially may continue through public-private partnerships, with tariffs negotiated with private operators. Projects in provinces lacking reliable raw-material supplies may instead receive state-budget investment. The government is also addressing winter preparedness after dry summer conditions raised concern about hay and fodder supplies. The National Emergency Commission will meet at 08:00 on July 30, while arrangements are being made to transport fodder from Dornod and Tuv provinces to affected areas. About 80 vehicles and equipment units are also to be allocated urgently to underserved local health facilities.
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Road to Thermal Power Plant No. 4 Faces Partial Closures Until August 16
Published: 2026-07-29
Road sections between the Geological Central Laboratory intersection and Thermal Power Plant No. 4 in Ulaanbaatar will be closed in stages from July 28 through August 16 for road and underpass construction. The work will connect the current three-way Geological Central Laboratory intersection to Energy Street, commonly called the Thermal Power Plant No. 4 road, converting it into a four-way junction. Traffic police have advised drivers to use alternative routes during the closures. The project is part of a wider plan, launched in 2024, to build railway underpasses at four locations in the capital using a concessional loan from China EXIM Bank. Ulaanbaatar has also approved MNT 9.1 billion for additional works on new road underpasses beneath rail lines during 2024-2026 and MNT 3 billion for technical supervision services.
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City Sets August 15 Deadline for School Repairs and Plans More Student Buses
Published: 2026-07-29
Ulaanbaatar plans to complete repairs at schools and kindergartens by August 15 before the new academic year begins, Mayor B. Purevdavaa said. The deadline is intended to avoid exposing students to conditions such as paint fumes after classes start on September 1. The city is also preparing to introduce primary schools within high-density residential complexes that have no school. Officials expect the schools to reduce vehicle trips used to transport children and shorten commutes. The number of student buses will increase from the more than 70 buses used in the previous school year. Separately, the city is carrying out 23 health-sector repair and modernization projects and constructing six buildings, including plans to develop three maternity hospitals into specialized children’s hospitals.
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Mayor Says Selbe River Landscaping Plan Was Flawed After Flood Damage
Published: 2026-07-29
Ulaanbaatar Mayor B. Pürevdagva said landscaping along the Selbe River was poorly planned after floodwater swept away stones from newly installed pedestrian paths. City-funded work along the river, including lawns and stone walkways intended to withstand flooding, was reported more than 80 percent complete in June. The mayor said residents had lodged many complaints and noted that development within a flood channel must be designed to remain intact during high water. A five-tier reservoir system is under construction on the Selbe River to retain floodwater and reduce flood risk. Construction of the river flood embankment began in June 2024; its total budget is MNT 20.5 billion, while MNT 6.2 billion was allocated from the city budget for pedestrian bridges and landscaping.
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Selbe Subcenter Housing Project Plans Mortgage and Rent-to-Own Sales
Published: 2026-07-29
The Selbe housing project plans to sell apartments through mortgages, rent-to-own arrangements and shared-ownership options once the residential section opens in 2027. The development covers 158 hectares across Khoroo 14 of Sukhbaatar District and Khoroo 14 and 15 of Chingeltei District. It is planned to include 113 apartment blocks with 8,575 homes, five schools for 5,780 children, eight kindergartens for 1,520 children, four family health clinics, cultural and sports facilities, and a fire station. Land clearance has reached 96 percent and overall construction is 36.7 percent complete. Public-service areas are scheduled for completion from 2028 to 2030. The project is financed by MNT 1.6 trillion in municipal foreign bonds.
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Questions Persist 60 Days After Tsengeldekh Complex Fire
Published: 2026-07-29
A July 29 report labeled the aftermath of a May 27 fire at Building 204 of the Tsengeldekh residential complex in Khan-Uul District “60 days after.” Emergency crews received a report of smoke at 4:02 p.m. and stopped the fire’s spread at 5:10 p.m. Hurd Group built the complex; S N G LLC carried out electrical work, Khete Khuleg LLC handled installation, and Dobu LLC installed the cameras and fire-alarm system. Residents say the alarm did not operate and that households which had not lived in or used their homes for two months received electricity, water and heating bills. The main electrical line was replaced with state funding, but residents say they have not received a clear answer on the new installation’s warranty or an official safety confirmation.
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Society
Trial Over Dunjingarav Gas Explosion Postponed
Published: 2026-07-29
The trial concerning the Dunjingarav gas explosion has been postponed after participants sought the recusal of presiding judge M. Odbadrakh. The hearing had been scheduled for July 29 at the first-instance criminal court for Bayanzurkh, Chingeltei, and Sukhbaatar districts. According to information from a relevant organization, Odbadrakh had previously participated in the case as a prosecutor, prompting the request. The case stems from an explosion during the night of January 23–24, 2024, at the intersection by Dunjingarav shopping centre in Bayanzurkh District’s 26th khoroo. A vehicle carrying a large quantity of gas collided with a Patrol vehicle, causing a gas leak and explosion. The report did not provide a new hearing date or any ruling on the allegations; the proceeding was delayed because of the judge-recusal issue.
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Police Record 2,198 Calls in a Day, Including 58 Child-and-Domestic-Violence Calls
Published: 2026-07-29
Police recorded 2,198 calls and reports through the 102 emergency line during a 24-hour reporting period, including 818 with signs of administrative violations and 96 with signs of criminal offences. One source said police stopped conduct by 58 people who committed domestic violence and began investigations; other sources reported 58 child-and-domestic-violence calls. The daily figures also included 44 people detected driving under the influence, 12 theft-related calls and 10 fraud-related calls; 40 people were taken to sobering facilities. Police reported locating one wanted person. One source said two people were subsequently detected, while another said two previously committed cases were detected. The General Police Department urged people not to drive after drinking alcohol, prevent domestic violence and report crimes or violations promptly through 102.
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Police Identify 293 Drivers Suspected of Drunk Driving in Overnight Check
Published: 2026-07-29
Police identified 293 drivers who had consumed alcohol during a nationwide overnight enforcement operation conducted from July 24 to 25. The inspection formed part of the “If You Drink, Do Not Drive” campaign, which aims to prevent drunk driving and reduce road traffic accidents. Police said alcohol-impaired driving and speeding are leading causes of crashes and urged motorists to take responsibility for their own safety and that of others. The operation was a coordinated nationwide nighttime inspection. Authorities reminded drivers not to operate vehicles after drinking and to comply with speed limits when using public roads.
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Nomad World Culture Festival Set for August 21-23
Published: 2026-07-29
The Nomad World Culture Festival will take place from August 21 to 23, showcasing the diverse intangible cultural heritage and distinct traditions of ethnic groups living in the country. The program is designed to share traditional knowledge and practices developed through adaptation to nature and climate change. Activities will include encampments representing provinces and the capital, a Cultural Heritage Station, the international conference “Nomads’ World: Past and Future,” a tourist food street, and a small and medium enterprise trade fair. Organizers will also continue an assessment of the viability of intangible cultural heritage, collecting and analyzing information from tradition bearers participating in the festival. The event combines the listed festival activities with heritage documentation and research.
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Mother Says She Borrowed to Fund Treatment for 8-Year-Old Rape Victim
Published: 2026-07-29
The mother of an eight-year-old girl who was the victim in a rape case said she took out a loan to pay for her daughter’s treatment. She said a court ruled that 10.2 million tugriks in compensation for emotional harm should be paid, but alleged that the court-decision enforcement agency has not carried out its duties. The report does not identify the defendant, give the date of the court ruling, or state whether any compensation has been collected. It presents the mother’s account of the family’s treatment costs and the status of enforcement, without reporting a response from the enforcement authority.
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Published: 2026-07-29
Alcohol branding is increasingly appearing in social-media posts, podcasts and YouTube programs through influencers and lifestyle content, raising questions about whether existing advertising rules apply and are enforced. Mongolia’s Advertising Law prohibits promoting alcoholic drinks above 18 percent alcohol content and bars claims that alcohol improves health, brings success or raises social standing. Advertising for certain lower-strength products is permitted under conditions, including a health warning. The report cites content featuring imported alcohol brands, including material without the required warning and claims about health benefits. A 2019 WHO STEPS survey found that 34.8 percent of people aged 15 to 69 had consumed alcohol in the previous 30 days; drinkers averaged 9.3 standard drinks per occasion.
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Environment
Rivers Exceed Flood Warning Levels, With Tuul Expected to Rise
Published: 2026-07-29
Several rivers had risen above flood-warning levels on July 29 after water levels increased by 30-90 cm from the previous day. The Terelj, Tuul at Lun, Sognogor, Baidrag at Bayanburd in Buutsagaan soum, Khugshin Orkhon, and Kharkhiraa at Tarialan soum were 5-50 cm above warning levels. The Tuul River at Bosgiin Bridge, Terelj, Sognogor, Chuluut, and Baidrag were among rivers showing higher water levels. The meteorological agency forecast that the Tuul near Ulaanbaatar would rise by a further 65 cm on July 30 and exceed its flood-warning level. Authorities advised people traveling, camping, or resting near rivers not to stay on riverbanks, to supervise children closely, and to avoid entering the water.
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Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Forecast Across Central and Eastern Areas
Published: 2026-07-29
Rain and thunderstorms were forecast across much of central Mongolia, parts of the west, the Gobi, and western sections of eastern provinces on July 29. The weather agency warned of heavy rain in the Khangai and Khentii mountains and the Tuul River basin, with risks from flooding, hail, lightning, gusts, and heat stress in the southeast. Ulaanbaatar was forecast to be cloudy with rain and winds of 4-9 meters per second. Temperatures were expected to reach 34-39C in the southeastern Gobi, the Dornod-Dariganga steppe, and the Khalkh Gol valley. Heavy overnight rain was also forecast for Darkhan-Uul, Selenge, eastern Arkhangai, northern Uvurkhangai, southern Bulgan, and western Tuv. Forecasters urged residents, drivers, travelers, and transport operators to monitor weather information and remain alert to flood risks.
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Tender for Semi-Coke Heating Fuel Supply Set to Open August 3
Published: 2026-07-29
Tavan Tolgoi Fuel LLC is due to open a MNT 288,780,676,800 tender on August 3 to buy semi-coke fuel for households in Ulaanbaatar’s ger districts, which will identify the foreign supplier. Tender documents specify the purchase of 280,000 tonnes of semi-coke and 150,000 tonnes of improved briquettes using the city budget. Separately, authorities plan to sell 280,000 tonnes of semi-coke and 120,000 tonnes of improved briquettes through 435 sales outlets during the coming heating season. Last winter, 306,000 tonnes of semi-coke were bought for MNT 226 billion and sold to households in 25-kilogram bags for MNT 5,000. The government also reported projects to shift 800 households in Songinokhairkhan District to electric heating and 303 households in Bayanzurkh District from briquettes to renewable-energy sources.
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Police Investigate Suspected Unlicensed Mining at Bugant
Published: 2026-07-29
Police are investigating individuals and companies suspected of extracting minerals without licences in Bugant, the third bagh of Yeruu soum, Selenge Province. The inspection targets possible illegal exploration, use and extraction of minerals. Authorities said they found activity that may have been presented as land rehabilitation while mineral extraction was taking place without the required permits. Heavy vehicles linked to the suspected activity have been sealed, and police are working to remove or dismantle them in Bugant village, Yeruu soum. The Environmental Police Division asked the public to report environmental crimes through 102 or its dedicated 70191070 hotline. The report cites Criminal Code provisions on failing to conduct rehabilitation properly at licensed exploration, mining, extraction or processing sites where this causes major environmental damage.
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Authorities Move to Revoke 275 Land-Use Certificates at Bogd Khan Mountain
Published: 2026-07-29
The Bogd Khan Mountain Strictly Protected Area Administration plans to revoke land-use certificates held by 275 individuals and legal entities in the protected area’s restricted zone. Inspections were conducted under Environment and Climate Change Ministerial Directive AD/07, issued this year. Authorities found alleged violations including activities prohibited by the protection regime, work outside contractual terms, environmentally harmful activity, late applications to extend certificate validity and repeated or serious breaches of land-use agreements. Some certificate holders reportedly did not pay land fees in full and on time, or failed to use land for its intended purpose without valid reason. The administration has notified the holders of the proposed cancellations and asked them to submit written or electronic explanations by August 25, citing provisions of the General Administrative Law.
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Rare Animal Hides Found in Illegal Transport at Emeelt Checkpoint
Published: 2026-07-29
Environmental Police said they stopped a named individual at the Emeelt checkpoint in Songinokhairkhan District’s 32nd khoroo on July 28 while the person was allegedly transporting the hides of a brown bear cub and a red deer without authorization. Both animals are listed as rare species, the agency said, and its investigation is continuing. Article 24.5 of the Criminal Code provides penalties for unauthorized hunting or catching in specially protected areas. It also covers hunting, catching, keeping or breeding rare animals without a special permit, and storing, selling, buying, transporting or exporting abroad raw materials derived from them. The penalties include a 5.4 million to 27 million tugrik fine, restriction of travel rights for one to five years, or imprisonment for one to five years.
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Innovation
E-Mongolia Sets August Registration Dates for Kindergarten and Grade One
Published: 2026-07-29
Ulaanbaatar will register children entering kindergarten for the first time through the E-Mongolia platform from August 10 to 23, while information for children already enrolled in middle, senior and preparatory kindergarten groups will be confirmed automatically. New kindergarten places will be allocated according to each child’s catchment area, and parents will receive results by phone number or email. Families planning an address change for kindergarten registration must finalise it before August 7. Nationwide online registration for first grade at state-owned general education schools will run from August 17 to 28. Children born between January 1 and December 31, 2020 are eligible for first grade. Parents must verify their own and their child’s address records, and complete any address transfer before August 14. The ministry said registration will be online because COP17 is scheduled for August 17-28.
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E-Mongolia Starts Issuing E-Apostilles for School Records
Published: 2026-07-29
E-Mongolia has begun issuing electronic apostille certificates in English for basic and upper-secondary education confirmations or statements and academic transcripts, the Foreign Ministry’s Consular Department said. The service allows holders to authenticate these documents online for use abroad without obtaining notarization or a certified translation. Users can verify the authenticity and validity of an e-apostille and its attached confirmation, statement, or reference document by scanning the certificate’s QR code. The Consular Department said it is working to expand both the types of confirmations and statements eligible for electronic apostilles and the language options available when documents are issued. The change moves authentication for these education records onto the government service platform.
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Ulaanbaatar Installs AI Cameras to Detect Smoke and Fire Risks
Published: 2026-07-29
Ulaanbaatar’s Emergency Management Agency is installing AI-enabled PTZ terminal cameras at 13 locations across the capital to detect smoke and potential fires within a 10-kilometre radius. Installation is about 70% complete, according to deputy director E. Batbayar. Nine cameras have been positioned across the six central districts, particularly in densely populated ger areas, so their coverage overlaps. One camera has been installed in Nalaikh, while installations are planned for Baganuur and Bagakhangai. The cameras rotate 360 degrees, record video and include smoke-detection functions. When a possible fire is identified, they will support surveillance and assessment of the affected area. A thermal camera installed on a residential building in Songinokhairkhan District will send information to fire stations for operational use.
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Government Pledges to Cover MIMC 2026 Costs After Team Medal Haul
Published: 2026-07-29
Prime Minister N. Uchral said the government will fully resolve financial costs arising from MIMC 2026, the international mathematics olympiad held from July 22 to 27. The event brought more than 1,100 delegates, including over 600 students from 32 countries, and was hosted in the country for the first time. The local team won two gold, nine silver and 22 bronze medals. Three reports said the team finished second overall, while a sponsor account said it placed second and third in team results without identifying the categories. Organizer and teacher B. Iderjavkhlan said students from all 21 provinces were included because those outside the capital have limited access to international olympiads. Organizers estimated visitor flights, hospitality and other spending left about MNT 8 billion in direct investment in the country. Sain Electronics served as gold sponsor and co-organizer.
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Health
Snakebite Reports Increase in Warm Weather
Published: 2026-07-29
Snakebite reports increase during Mongolia’s warm season, according to a report that describes the shield-nosed viper as the country’s most widespread venomous snake. By July, 13 injuries from venomous and non-venomous snake bites had been recorded nationwide; separately, the report said children aged zero to four made up 23% of cases and venomous snakes accounted for 30% of those injured. In Zaisan, workers installing artificial turf at a school found a juvenile shield-nosed viper about 15 centimetres long. City environmental biologist J. Gantulga said shield-nosed vipers typically produce five to seven young and warned that others could be nearby. The report also cited incidents involving snakes around vehicle components during rural travel and snakes trapped in tents or sleeping mats that entered homes. It advises immediate medical care and antivenom within two hours.
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Northern Cancer Centre to Receive Korean Hyperthermia Treatment Equipment
Published: 2026-07-29
The Ministry of Health has signed a memorandum with South Korean company AdipoLabs to supply a Remission 1C hyperthermia treatment device to the Northern Regional Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Centre in Orkhon Province. The equipment uses high-frequency heat treatment and is intended to support cancer care alongside chemotherapy and radiation treatment. The agreement also provides for training medical staff, technical support, joint research and clinical studies. The centre currently serves more than 308,000 people in Orkhon, Bulgan and Khuvsgul provinces; adding Darkhan-Uul and Selenge would extend potential coverage to more than 525,000 people. It has 5,852 patients under regular monitoring and records more than 1,500 new cases annually. The initiative is intended to expand modern cancer diagnosis and treatment capacity outside Ulaanbaatar.
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Sports
Ulaanbaatar to Host East Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship
Published: 2026-07-29
Ulaanbaatar will host the East Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship from August 5 to 9, bringing together national teams from China, Japan, South Korea, Mongolia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao. The Mongolian Volleyball Federation is organizing the tournament under the authority of the East Asian Volleyball Association. It will be the fifth time the country has hosted the regional championship, following editions in 2000, 2008, 2015 and 2017. Mongolia’s national men’s team has begun training with an expanded squad, including T. Khangal, J. Enkh-Erdene, B. Bayarsaikhan and M. Uranbayar, who play in overseas professional leagues. CU Mongolia is the lead partner, Golomt Bank the gold partner, and TsoilogsoZ the community partner for the event.
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Arts
UNESCO Adds Xiongnu Elite Burial Sites to World Heritage List
Published: 2026-07-29
UNESCO has inscribed the Xiongnu elite burial sites as a cultural World Heritage property following the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea, held from July 20 to 29. The serial property includes Noyon Uul in Batsumber, Gol Mod 1 and Gol Mod 2 in Arkhangai Province, Duurlig in Bayan-Adarga, Takhiltiin Khotgor in Khovd Province and Chikhertiin Zoo in Bayantsagaan. Mongolia participated as a committee member for the first time. The government will establish protected zones, approve boundaries and prohibit land allocation at the sites and surrounding areas. It will also finalize a five-to-ten-year integrated management plan covering protection, restoration and research, and submit regular reports to UNESCO. The inscription brings Mongolia’s total number of cultural World Heritage properties to seven.
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