Politics
Authorities Open Inquiry Into False Posts Linking Fuel Shortages to Russia
Published: 2026-08-10
Law-enforcement authorities have begun examining social-media accounts accused of spreading false claims about fuel shortages in Mongolia, according to Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources G. Damdinyam. Recent posts alleged that fuel supply disruptions were deliberately created to make Russia look bad and that Mongolia had left fuel wagons uncollected at the Russian border. Damdinyam said the claims do not reflect reality and described the activity as a systematic, organized effort to divide and mislead the public. The inquiry concerns accounts that authorities say are circulating information against the country’s interests. The report did not provide details on the scope of the fuel disruption, the accounts under review, or potential legal charges.
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City Council Debates Closing Four School and Kindergarten Food Suppliers
Published: 2026-08-10
Ulaanbaatar’s Citizens’ Representatives Khural is considering dissolving four municipally owned food-supply entities: Asgat, Bagachuud Khuns, Khuns Khangamj and Usvur Uye Khuns. The entities supply food to 149 general education schools and 308 kindergartens under orders, although their market role has narrowed. Representative E. Enkhtur argued that the organizations support food security and supply products not handled by private companies. Deputy city governor G. Jargalsaikhan said 286 of 331 kindergartens buy from the four suppliers, whose share of a MNT 104 billion market is about 40-50%. He said schools already obtain food through an electronic marketplace and that school and kindergarten leaders in six districts had generally welcomed the proposed change. The discussion concerns the future procurement structure for municipal school meals.
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Published: 2026-08-10
Isee.mn reported that former Erdenet Mining Corporation general director Ts. Davaatseren received a six-year, nine-month prison sentence from the inter-soum first-instance court in Orkhon Province for abuse of power and causing major losses to the state in connection with a 2015 contract with Achit Ikht LLC. The report says the court found that he signed the contract without obtaining the opinion of an internal working group. It cites documents and witness testimony stating that Erdenet had established a cross-departmental group in 2014 to assess Achit Ikht’s proposal to transfer a 34 percent stake. The group reportedly rejected ownership participation as financially risky and recommended a work-and-services contract instead; the article questions whether the court considered that conclusion.
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Economy
China Delivers Jet-Fuel Shipment as Fuel Supply Expected to Increase
Published: 2026-08-10
Mongolia has received 1,000 tonnes of Jet A-1 fuel from China, with the shipment unloaded at the Sod Mongol depot in Zamiin-Uud, according to the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. Four rail tank cars reached Ulaanbaatar on Saturday; unloading resumed August 10 after the depot had been closed the previous day. The fuel is part of a July agreement to obtain 3,000 tonnes from China after Russia supplied almost no aviation fuel in June and July, apart from two rail cars. The remaining 2,000 tonnes, loaded in eight rail cars, were reported to be heading toward Erenhot and expected there within three to four days. Authorities expect fuel supplies and distribution to stabilize from mid-August.
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Fuel Purchase Limit Raised to MNT 100,000 as Supplies Arrive
Published: 2026-08-10
Ulaanbaatar fuel stations raised their per-purchase limit for fuel to MNT 100,000 from MNT 50,000 on August 8 as authorities worked to stabilize supplies. Mongolia imported 61 rail wagons, or 3,448 tonnes, of AI-92 gasoline on August 7, while 301 tank wagons were in transit. On that day, 107 filling stations in the capital were selling AI-92, and authorities instructed them to increase the number of pumps in operation. Tour operators serving foreign visitors can receive fuel without the limit. The government is also expanding storage: San Petroleum’s 16-million-litre facility was 95% complete and scheduled for commissioning by August 20, while Shunkhlai’s 100-million-litre depot is planned for December 2027.
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IMF Projects 5.8% Economic Growth This Year
Published: 2026-08-10
The International Monetary Fund expects Mongolia’s gross domestic product to grow 5.8% in 2026, according to its latest Article IV consultation report. It said inflation is likely to remain around 10% because of food and fuel-price pressures before gradually easing. Inflation had fallen to 6.5% in February but reached 12% within several months, driven by meat prices and higher imported fuel costs linked to conflict in the Middle East. The IMF noted that mining activity supported recent growth, while the economy remains exposed to commodity-price shocks. Official foreign-exchange reserves reached USD 7.5 billion in the first half. The fund recommended a prompt budget amendment, review of tax exemptions, stronger fund governance, and readiness for tighter monetary policy if needed.
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Vehicle Imports Fall as Trade Surplus Passes USD 5 Billion
Published: 2026-08-10
Customs data show foreign trade turnover reached USD 19.3 billion in the first seven months of 2026. Exports totaled USD 12.2 billion, and the trade surplus exceeded USD 5 billion for the first time. Copper ore and concentrate and coal generated 82.7% of export revenue, while crude-oil exports fell to 1.95 million barrels. Import growth slowed after purchases of high-value vehicles and related products declined. The country imported 52,225 passenger cars worth USD 607.4 million, the lowest comparable seven-month figure in three years. Truck imports totaled 12,156, also a three-year low. The customs data also report that gasoline and diesel imports rose from a year earlier.
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City Says USD 500 Million Bond Funds Have Avoided Interest Losses
Published: 2026-08-10
Ulaanbaatar Deputy Governor B. Munkhbat told the city’s Citizens’ Representative Khural that proceeds from its USD 500 million external bond, issued at 7.75%, have not generated interest losses. Of the funds, MNT 1.9 trillion was placed on term deposit with six Mongolian banks; the remaining balance is now held by Golomt Bank, Khan Bank and Trade and Development Bank. Munkhbat said deposit terms were negotiated to cover the bond’s interest costs. More than MNT 300 billion in project execution has been recorded, with further payments expected from work completed in late July and early August. The council is also reviewing the proposed Selbe Smart City special economic zone and land clearance for the Selbe residential development, for which available funds are nearing exhaustion.
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Published: 2026-08-10
A former member of the government’s Oyu Tolgoi negotiating team said proposed amendments to the Minerals Law require careful parliamentary scrutiny as licence-related talks approach. The interviewee said possible changes to tax terms could create more favourable conditions for Rio Tinto and should be assessed before a decision. The interviewee also said settlements with minority shareholders in the United States and Canada over disclosures concerning the underground mine’s costs and schedule should be examined by the government as possible negotiating leverage. According to the interviewee, delays and added costs increased Oyu Tolgoi’s debt and accumulated shareholder-loan interest, while reported reductions in loan interest and management fees were positive but did not resolve broader concerns.
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Ministry Orders Action to Remove Obstacles to Oil Exploration
Published: 2026-08-10
The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has instructed the Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority to address obstacles affecting oil exploration by holding meetings in local areas. The directive followed the ministry’s August 10 operational meeting, chaired by State Secretary B. Dashpurev, which reviewed implementation across agencies and current sector issues. Officials were also told to accelerate drafting amendments to the Petroleum Products Law and a new Petroleum Law, prepare materials for this week’s cabinet meeting, and convene the Mineral Resources Sector Council promptly. The ministry reviewed progress on the Gold-3 campaign, oil exploration and legal reforms intended to improve the regulatory environment. It also instructed agencies to prepare a presentation on natural capital and responsible mining and a Minerals Week event during COP17, the UN Convention to Combat Desertification conference scheduled for Ulaanbaatar.
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Diplomacy
Asian Development Bank Names John Juhyun Jeong as Resident Representative
Published: 2026-08-10
The Asian Development Bank has appointed South Korean national John Juhyun Jeong as its new resident representative in Mongolia. Jeong will lead the bank’s country operations and projects and oversee implementation of its 2025-2028 country partnership strategy. The strategy supports economic diversification, inclusive growth and sustainable development. Jeong previously served as senior adviser to the ADB president and led private-sector investment in agribusiness within the bank’s Private Sector Operations Department. He has also worked on projects in Mongolia and provided advice aligned with the bank’s strategic priorities. Before joining ADB, he worked as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company in New York and Seoul and as a programme officer for the UN World Food Programme in Phnom Penh. He holds degrees from Harvard and Stanford and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
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Infrastructure
Ulaanbaatar Introduces Citywide Alternate-Day License Plate Rule
Published: 2026-08-10
Ulaanbaatar will restrict private vehicle use by final license-plate digit on listed dates from August 15 through September 12, without zoning limits, between 07:00 and 21:00. Vehicles with odd final digits may travel on the specified odd-numbered dates, beginning August 15; even-numbered plates may travel on the alternating listed dates, beginning August 16. September 1 is an exception, when all vehicles may travel. Officials say the 28-day measure relates to preparations for the new school year and the COP17 conference. Exempt vehicles include green-plated electric vehicles, public transport, compliant taxis, diplomatic and delegation vehicles, school and workplace buses, permitted and equipped food-product distribution and collection vehicles, municipal-service vehicles, funeral vehicles, and marked media vehicles.
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COP17 Brings Road, Parking and Shuttle Changes Near National Park
Published: 2026-08-10
Ulaanbaatar will impose transport controls around the National Park during COP17, the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, scheduled for August 17-28. Traffic on sections of Narnii Road between the Uguumur Market, Narantuul, Dunjingarav and East General intersections will be restricted from 07:00 to 21:00. Parking at Narantuul, Dunjingarav and Shine 100 Ail shopping centers will close temporarily, although market operations and goods collection will continue; goods vehicles may enter the designated yellow parking area overnight. Additional public buses will operate on 17 routes linking the venue and delegates’ hotels, while airport shuttles will run on five routes for registered delegates. Officials expect more than 6,000 participants from more than 190 countries.
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Thermal Power Plant No. 3 Repairs Ordered, With Some Work Due During Winter Peak
Published: 2026-08-10
Prime Minister Uchral instructed officials during an August 7 visit to complete repairs at Thermal Power Plant No. 3 on schedule and ensure full winter preparedness. Boiler repairs and installation financed with MNT 2.1 billion from the government reserve fund are due by October 1. The upgrade of turbine generator No. 7 is to be completed before the winter demand peak, within December. Turbine generator No. 9, however, is to be completed and commissioned during the winter high-load period. Officials were also told to include funding in the 2027 budget to replace the obsolete 25 MW turbine generator No. 5 and begin the work promptly. The plant supplies 32% of Ulaanbaatar’s heat energy and 10% of central-region electricity demand.
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Oil Refinery Project at 60% as Government Sets 2028 Deadline
Published: 2026-08-10
Prime Minister Uchral has directed officials to commission the oil refinery under construction in Altanshiree soum, Dornogovi province, by 2028. The USD 1.7 billion project, financed under a loan agreement between Mongolia and India, is about 60% complete, with 4,500 people working in three shifts around the clock. Its 527-kilometre crude-oil pipeline from Block 19 in Matad soum, Dornod province, is more than 90% complete. Once operational, the refinery is designed to process 1.5 million tonnes of crude oil annually and produce diesel, AI-95 gasoline, jet fuel, furnace fuel and liquefied petroleum gas. Authorities estimate it could cover about 55% of domestic petroleum-product demand and create 850 to 900 jobs.
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City Council Backs Selbe Smart City Special Economic Zone
Published: 2026-08-10
The Ulaanbaatar Citizens’ Representative Khural approved a resolution supporting the creation of the Selbe Smart City special economic zone at its eighth regular meeting. The proposal covers the Selbe sub-centre in Sukhbaatar District’s 14th khoroo and Chingeltei District’s 14th and 18th khoroos. The Selbe housing project is being developed on 158 hectares after clearance of 2,206 land parcels, with 113 apartment blocks planned for 8,575 households. Forty hectares are designated for social facilities. Mayor B. Pürevdagva said the zone would not alter planned green space, playgrounds, parking, schools or kindergartens. The plan envisages space for 420 businesses, with eligible firms receiving time-limited tax and non-tax support and faster permitting if the zone is established.
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First 87 Kilometers of Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley-Emeelt Rail Link Near Completion
Published: 2026-08-10
Construction of the first 87-kilometer section of the Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley-Emeelt branch railway has been substantially completed, with final checks and commissioning preparation under way. Transport Minister B. Delgersaikhan inspected the project on August 9, focusing on ballast tamping, track compaction, and upper-structure foundation work. The completed section begins in Ulaanbaatar’s Bagakhangai district and runs west through Sergelen soum in Tuv Province. Most participating companies have completed their main assignments and are beginning to move equipment and workers to later sections after handing over work for payment. A difficult narrow mountain-pass excavation was completed in two days after Jinjii Mining deployed additional machinery and staff. Remaining work toward Shuvuun Factory and Emeelt is continuing to meet quality and technical standards before the railway enters service.
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City Council Approves Resolution to Advance Baganuur Coal-Pyrolysis Plant
Published: 2026-08-10
Ulaanbaatar’s Citizens’ Representative Khural approved a resolution intended to accelerate a proposed coal-pyrolysis plant based on the Baganuur lignite deposit. The project is planned as a public-private partnership with capacity to process 1.8 million tonnes of coal annually. Pyrolysis heats coal at high temperatures without oxygen to separate harmful and volatile substances and produce higher-calorific semi-coke and coal-chemical products. Construction is planned to begin during 2026, with commissioning targeted for the first quarter of 2028. At the same session, the council also abolished 103 overlapping registration requirements for businesses operating in trade and services under the government’s Liberate initiative and the city’s 2025 common regulations for those sectors.
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Choir-Mandalgovi-Arvaikheer Highway Project Targets 2028 Completion
Published: 2026-08-10
The 504.29-kilometre Choir-Mandalgovi-Arvaikheer horizontal-corridor highway is being built in stages across 12 soums in Govisumber, Dundgovi and Uvurkhangai provinces. L. Bayarbata, a senior specialist at the Ministry of Road and Transport’s Road Policy and Regulation Department, said the route would let freight from the Zamiin-Uud border crossing reach western regions without passing through Ulaanbaatar, shortening travel by 200 to 400 kilometres. Initial work began at three locations under the 2024–2025 state investment programme. A 24.6-kilometre section has a MNT 53.9 billion budget, and its Uvurkhangai portion has entered permanent operation. Choir and Mandalgovi works are 95% complete, have been handed over to the state commission, and remaining work continues. HKB LLC will build the 100.21-kilometre second package from 2026 to 2028.
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Audit Flags Procurement Violations in Ulaanbaatar Granite-Curb Road Projects
Published: 2026-08-10
A state audit of Ulaanbaatar’s 2024 road and public-space renewal projects found procurement, planning and implementation violations in contracts requiring granite curbs, according to News.mn. The report cited winning contractors that did not meet requirements related to experience, equipment, technical capacity or financial qualifications. It also found that granite curbs budgeted for 43 projects cost MNT 21.1 billion, compared with an estimated MNT 4.8 billion had concrete curbs been used—a difference of MNT 16.3 billion. Ulaanbaatar borrowed MNT 500 billion from commercial banks in 2024. Separately, MNT 150 billion in bond funds was used for street, public-space and road repairs. The audit referred MNT 53.9 billion in road and granite-curb renewal projects to law-enforcement authorities for review.
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Society
Search Continues for 10-Year-Old Girl Missing in Khovd Province
Published: 2026-08-10
Emergency services and police continue searching for a 10-year-old girl who went missing in Norjinkhairkhan bag, Buyant soum, Khovd Province. Authorities received the report at 20:40 on August 2. She had left home on foot at about 09:00 on August 1, saying she was going to help harvest watermelons, and has not been located. The search area includes the Soyoliin Negdel area near Buyant soum, about 20 kilometers east of the provincial center. The operation involves the Khovd Emergency Department’s search-and-rescue unit, Emergency Unit 48, Armed Forces Unit 123, provincial police, forensic staff, soum personnel and family members. Reports said about 78 people, supported by horses, motorcycles and vehicles, were participating as of August 10.
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Police Record 97 Online Marketplace Fraud Cases Since July 1
Published: 2026-08-10
Police have registered 97 fraud cases since July 1 involving fake online accounts used under the pretense of buying or selling goods. In the reported scheme, fraudsters create false accounts and deceive people through purported product transactions. The police advisory does not identify particular platforms, products, suspects, financial losses, or whether any cases have led to arrests. It asks people to verify the identity and information of the owner of an online advertisement before making a purchase. Police also advise against transferring advance payments for goods advertised online. The reported total covers the period from July 1 through the date of the police report on August 10. It reflects cases recorded in just over five weeks.
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Electric Moped and Bicycle Imports Rise Nearly Twelvefold as Injury Numbers Climb
Published: 2026-08-10
Imports of mopeds and bicycles equipped with electric motors or auxiliary motors rose from 1,065 units in 2022 to 12,693 in 2025, while their reported value increased from USD 1.47 million to USD 4.74 million. News.mn reported 2,820 injuries in 2025 involving electric motorbikes, mopeds, Surron bikes and scooters, compared with 532 in 2024; three deaths were reported in 2024. Among injuries involving mopeds, Surron bikes and scooters, 72% followed falls, with collisions involving cars, pedestrians and other riders also recorded. Since April 10, 2026, children under 16 have been restricted from riding these vehicles in traffic, and Surron riders under 18 can face a MNT 200,000 fine. A study cited by Urug.mn found e-scooter crashes had a high likelihood of head injuries.
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Reported Crime Falls in First Seven Months; 70 Child- and Domestic-Violence Calls Logged on August 9
Published: 2026-08-10
Several reported crime categories declined nationwide during the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to police data. Theft fell 2.3%, fraud 4.1%, intentional bodily-harm offences 5.4%, and robbery 7.9%. On August 9, the national 102 emergency line logged 2,189 complaints and reports, including 902 administrative violations and 49 reports showing signs of criminal offences. Police also recorded 70 child- and domestic-violence calls, 67 cases of driving while intoxicated, seven thefts and five fraud cases that day. Officers took 102 people to sobering facilities and identified eight people in connection with crimes and violations. Under Article 11.7(1) of the Criminal Code, a person who habitually beats or assaults someone in a family relationship may face a restriction on movement or imprisonment for six months to one year.
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Suspect Arrested Over MNT 120 Million University-Admission Scam
Published: 2026-08-10
Police have arrested a person accused of defrauding prospective students, parents and others seeking admission, exchange placements and scholarships. The suspect allegedly claimed to be a teacher at the National University of Mongolia and promised to resolve admissions issues through personal connections, guarantee entry to universities and arrange student exchanges abroad. Reported losses currently exceed MNT 120 million. The case highlights the need to verify admissions and scholarship offers directly with the relevant educational institution rather than relying on intermediaries or unofficial assurances. The report did not identify the suspect, specify how many people allegedly paid money, or say which universities or exchange programs were involved. Authorities advised applicants and families to use official sources for admissions and scholarship information.
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Police Record 67 Drunk-Driving Violations in One Day
Published: 2026-08-10
The Transport Police Department recorded 67 cases of driving after drinking during nationwide road checks on August 9, including two criminal cases involving drivers operating vehicles while intoxicated without a valid driving licence. Under the Criminal Code, repeat drunk driving without a licence can bring fines of MNT 2.7 million to MNT 14 million, restrictions on movement for six months to three years, or imprisonment for the same period. In a separate August 7 incident in Songinokhairkhan District, police identified a Lexus 250 driver who allegedly ignored a police officer’s lawful order, struck the officer and fled. Police said the driver had concealed the vehicle’s registration plate and was intoxicated; an investigation is under way.
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International Congress Brings Mongolian Studies Scholars to Ulaanbaatar
Published: 2026-08-10
The 13th International Congress of Mongolists opened in Ulaanbaatar on August 10 under President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh’s patronage, with scholars and researchers from 30 countries taking part. Held through August 13 under the theme “Mongolian Studies: Tradition and Modernity,” the congress will hear more than 530 papers on language, history, archaeology, culture, arts, literature, ethnology, traditional knowledge, contemporary society and foreign relations. Cambridge University professor David Andrews Sneath delivered the keynote on trends in Mongolian historiography beyond a Sinocentric paradigm. Sessions are being held at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum and several National University of Mongolia venues. The congress has been held since 1959; its previous 12 meetings drew about 4,000 researchers from more than 60 countries. The president called for stronger support for young scholars, digitization of historical sources and expanded research cooperation.
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Back-to-School Costs Strain Household Budgets Despite Slow Market Sales
Published: 2026-08-10
With just over 20 days before the school year begins, parents in Ulaanbaatar are buying uniforms and supplies at Narantuul and Kharhorin markets, where traders reported lighter traffic and more cautious purchases. A primary-school uniform set at King Kids costs MNT 84,000–89,000, while a 12-page notebook sells for MNT 400–500. Vendors said notebook prices have changed little. They cited fuel shortages and said COP17-related road closures may have affected customer traffic. Shoppers reported much higher total expenses once bags, shoes and sportswear are included: one parent spent more than MNT 650,000 for a sixth-grader. At the Fontam fair, people said households with two children spend more than MNT 1 million on average for back-to-school preparations.
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Environment
Tuul River Exceeds Flood-Danger Level at Lun Soum
Published: 2026-08-10
Several rivers in central and northern Mongolia rose sharply on August 10, prompting flood-safety warnings. Water levels on the Ider, Chuluut, Gichgene, Baydrag, Buyant, Zavkhan, Tuul and Kharaa rivers increased by 15 to 45 centimeters from the previous day. The Tuul River at Lun soum was 30 centimeters above its flood-danger level. The Kharaa River at Darkhan, the Onon at Dadal soum, the Baydrag at Bayanburd bag in Buutsagaan soum, and the Kharkhiraa at Tariyalang soum were five to 25 centimeters above flood level. Authorities advise people to follow official warnings, avoid riverbanks, dry channels and flood-prone areas, use verified bridges and crossings, supervise children near water, and avoid camping in areas at risk of flooding.
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Heavy Rain Sweeps Away Two Vehicles and Collapses Flood Barrier in Arvaikheer
Published: 2026-08-10
Two vehicles were swept away and a flood-control embankment collapsed in Arvaikheer soum, Ovorkhangai Province, after a short but intense rainstorm on August 9. The provincial emergency department received four reports after heavy rain fell for about 15 minutes beginning around 3 p.m. The vehicles were along the Delgerekh River, where floodwater carried them away. The embankment along the same river also failed during the downpour. The initial reports identify both the washed-away vehicles and damage to the flood-control structure, but do not specify ownership, rescue operations, the extent of damage, or whether there were injuries. No further details on the vehicles or the condition of the embankment were provided.
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Innovation
Students Accepted by Top Universities Demand Funding Decision Before Tuition Deadlines
Published: 2026-08-10
Representatives of 60 students accepted by universities ranked among the world’s top 100, and their parents, have demanded that Prime Minister N. Uchral secure their education-loan funding by August 15. The group includes 40 bachelor’s and 20 master’s students placed on the Education Loan Fund reserve list after meeting selection requirements. They say 2026 control numbers were set at 10 bachelor’s and 20 master’s places. Government Resolution No. 250 of June 10 calls for additional funding in the 2027 budget, but tuition payments are due for the 2026 autumn term. The group seeks temporary financing or state guarantee letters accepted by overseas universities, and asks that MNT 6.8 billion be included in the 2027 budget proposal by September 1. They plan a sit-in outside the State Palace until a decision is made.
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Online Registration Opens for Ulaanbaatar Public Kindergartens
Published: 2026-08-10
The first stage of online applications for Ulaanbaatar’s public kindergartens opened at 09:00 on August 10 and will close at 23:59 on August 23 through the E-Mongolia platform. Families must check and confirm both the parent or guardian’s and the child’s registered address information before applying. Children who attended kindergarten in the previous school year require a selection confirming whether they will continue at the same institution. Address changes needed for the process had to be confirmed by August 7. Mongolia expects 258,921 children to need preschool education in the 2026-2027 academic year, including 126,827 in the capital. Applicants unable to use E-Mongolia or experiencing technical problems may contact their assigned kindergarten or education authorities for assistance.
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School Assessments Shift to External Review as Incentive Results Are Released
Published: 2026-08-10
The Ministry of Education changed its 2026 performance-assessment method for preschools and general education schools, using external review commissions for institutional assessments under the Education Evaluation Center’s oversight. Teacher assessments are being completed by school-appointed teams that include representatives of parents, students, communities and colleagues, using documented results from the school year. The May assessment covered 1,016 kindergartens, 7,434 teachers and 49,762 children, as well as 711 general education schools, 30,097 teachers and 756,128 students. National average institutional performance was 95.2% for kindergartens and 80.2% for general education schools. Teachers in indices I-IV qualify for salary incentives, while their assessments compare results with their own prior-year results rather than with other teachers. The ministry said 59.7% of kindergartens and 57.9% of general education schools qualified for incentives.
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Health
Cancer Center Expands High-Precision Radiation Therapy Services
Published: 2026-08-10
The National Cancer Center has expanded its radiation therapy department into a radiation therapy center, operating in its new form since January 2026, and presented the development at an August 7 event. The center is intended to improve the quality and availability of cancer radiation treatment, introduce international standards and advanced technology, and strengthen specialist capacity. It will provide clinical and medical-physics services in line with International Atomic Energy Agency recommendations, alongside treatment, training, research, quality assurance, radiation protection, and safety work. Radiation therapy began in the country in 1959. Modern linear accelerators entered service in 2019; MRT and VMAT were introduced in 2022; SBRT for liver and lung cancer followed in 2024; and SRS treatment for brain tumors began in 2026.
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Sports
Ulaanbaatar and Central Stallions Prepare for AFC Challenge League Qualifiers
Published: 2026-08-10
FC Ulaanbaatar and Central Stallions FC will represent the country in the preliminary round of the 2026-27 AFC Challenge League on August 11 at the Mongolian Football Federation stadium. Central Stallions, runners-up in the domestic Premier League, face Taiwanese league champions Tainan City FC at 11:00, followed by league champions FC Ulaanbaatar against New Taipei Hang Yuan FC at 16:00. Central Stallions have added four Japanese players, three Brazilian players and O. Munkh-Orgil, who played in the Taiwanese league last season. FC Ulaanbaatar coach Mario Peso said his side had studied its opponent and expects recent domestic competition to give his players match sharpness.
“The team is ready in every respect, and I have complete confidence in our players.” - Mario Peso (isee.mn)
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