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Courts Resolve 11 Customs Corruption Cases

Published: 2026-08-11

Courts have resolved 11 of 15 criminal cases submitted by the Anti-Corruption Agency after an investigation into customs inspectors, authorized customs representatives and transport operators. The cases concern officials from the General Customs Administration, the Ulaanbaatar Customs Office and the Zamiin-Uud Customs Office, where investigators examined suspected abuse of office, bribery and money laundering connected with border inspections of goods and vehicles. The investigation, opened in May 2026, named 70 defendants in 20 criminal cases: 40 customs inspectors and 30 authorized representatives. Courts sentenced three inspectors to one year in prison and barred them from public service. Six representatives received MNT 2.7 million fines, while another received a MNT 4 million fine. One inspector and one representative each received one year and one day in prison. Nine cases remain at various stages.

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Former Energy Ministry State Secretary Faces Trial on Corruption Charges

Published: 2026-08-11

Prosecutors have referred the case against former Energy Ministry State Secretary N. Tavinbekh and three other people to the Bayangol, Khan-Uul and Songinokhairkhan District Criminal Court. Tavinbekh was investigated over allegations that, while serving at different times as chief executive of the state-owned Baganuur-Southeastern Region Electricity Distribution Network, Energy Ministry state secretary, government member and energy minister, he abused his official position and accepted and gave bribes. The indictment cites provisions of Mongolia’s Criminal Code covering abuse of office by a politically influential person, bribery received by a public official, and bribery given by a public official. Referral to court means prosecutors have filed the case for judicial consideration; the report does not state a trial date or outcome.

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Economy

Russia Agrees to Supply Additional Fuel for August

Published: 2026-08-11

Industry and Mineral Resources Minister G. Damdinyam met Russia’s Energy Ministry, Rosneft and Gazprom Neft in Moscow on August 10 and agreed on additional deliveries by the end of August: 25,000 tonnes of AI-92 gasoline and 5,000 tonnes of aviation fuel. The ministry said shipments and collection would be arranged urgently. State Secretary B. Dashpurev said Rosneft had already confirmed 50,000 tonnes of AI-92 for August, while 15,000 tonnes of Euro-5 fuel had also been agreed. He said these Russian volumes could cover August consumption and reserves. Separately, negotiations with South Korea cover 5,000-6,000 tonnes of AI-92 and Euro-5 fuel, with initial shipments already loaded. Distribution continued at 165 Ulaanbaatar and 49 provincial fuel stations over the preceding 24 hours.

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Central Bank Calls Extraordinary Policy Meeting as Inflation Reaches 13%

Published: 2026-08-11

The Bank of Mongolia’s Monetary Policy Committee will hold an extraordinary meeting on August 12 and present its decision at 2 p.m. The report does not specify the meeting’s agenda or indicate what policy action, if any, may be considered. Inflation stood at 6.5% in February 2026 and has risen steadily to 13%, according to the report. It notes that higher inflation reduces the purchasing power of the tugrik. The committee last met on June 23 and 24, 2026. The August 12 meeting comes as inflation has continued to rise since February, with the central bank set to announce the decision from the extraordinary session at the stated time.

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July Inflation Reaches 13%, Led by Food and Fuel Costs

Published: 2026-08-11

Consumer prices nationwide rose 13.0% year on year in July 2026 and 0.9% from June, according to National Statistics Office data reported by Ikon. Goods prices increased 14.2%, services 9.8%, and food, beverages and water 25.5%. Food, beverages and water contributed 7.0 percentage points to annual inflation; the report also put its share at 53.7%. Transport contributed 1.5 percentage points. Meat and meat products were 52.4% more expensive than a year earlier, while mutton and goat meat rose 63.6%. Imported goods excluding petrol and fuel contributed 2.3 percentage points, and domestic goods excluding meat and solid fuel contributed 4.6 points. Ulaanbaatar’s annual inflation rate was also 13.0%.

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Foreign Contract Workers Rise 43% to 30,000

Published: 2026-08-11

The number of foreign nationals working under employment contracts reached 30,000 in the second quarter of 2026, up 43% from the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Office. Construction employed 26% of this workforce, followed by mining and extraction at 22.8%, manufacturing at 17.7%, and wholesale and retail trade, including vehicle repair, at 10.7%. More than 70% of contracted foreign workers were Chinese nationals, while Indians accounted for 11.5%. Citizens of 112 countries, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Nepal, Russia, South Korea and the United States, were employed under contracts. An official linked the increase to construction on major projects, including the oil refinery and the Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod cross-border railway connection.

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Customs Clears 10,100 Tonnes of Petroleum Products in a Day

Published: 2026-08-11

Customs authorities completed final clearance for 10,100 tonnes of petroleum products on August 10, above the 5,000 to 6,000 tonnes cleared regularly each day since August 1, an official said at a fuel-supply stabilization briefing. The imports arrived in 171 vehicles: three by road and 168 by rail. The official listed 3,100 tonnes of AI-92 gasoline and 6,775 tonnes of diesel among the reported imports, and also reported AI-95 petroleum-product imports. Customs data showed 10 companies importing AI-92, two importing AI-95 and 17 importing diesel. The General Customs Administration said its central laboratory and other relevant laboratories were continuously receiving and testing petroleum products as they were unloaded.

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Copper Prices Surpass May High

Published: 2026-08-11

Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange surpassed their previous high from May last Friday, according to Unuudur. International reports cited by the outlet said rapid construction of artificial-intelligence facilities and data centers is substantially increasing demand for electricity and copper. Electric-vehicle production and the green transition are also supporting long-term demand for the metal, while financial analysts said the rise could continue steadily. Mongolia exported 1.53 million tonnes of copper concentrate in the first seven months of 2026. Total foreign trade reached US$19.3 billion during that period, including US$12.2 billion in exports. The trade surplus exceeded US$5 billion for the first time, with revenue from copper ore and concentrate and coal identified as major contributors.

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Livestock Prices Rise, Statistics Office Says

Published: 2026-08-11

Livestock and agricultural product prices rose by 41.7 to 66.7 percent from a year earlier, the National Statistics Office reported. A gelding cost MNT 2.2 million on average, up MNT 700,000, while a four-year-old horse cost MNT 1.7 million, up MNT 500,000. A three-year-old bull averaged MNT 2.5 million, an increase of MNT 1 million. The average price of a ram rose MNT 180,000 to MNT 470,000, and that of a male goat rose MNT 110,000 to MNT 290,000. Rams cost MNT 570,000 in Bayan-Ulgii and Darkhan-Uul, MNT 100,000 above the national average, while they were MNT 100,000 below it in Dornod. White cashmere reached MNT 150,000 per kilogram, up MNT 48,000.

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Published: 2026-08-11

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has instructed relevant departments to accelerate oil exploration and work on reforms to petroleum-sector legislation. At a regular operational meeting, ministry leaders reviewed progress on the Gold-3 campaign, oil exploration results, and draft documents intended to improve the sector’s legal environment. Officials were told to address obstacles to exploration through local meetings and discussions, oversee the Geological Research and Analysis Center state-owned enterprise, and take measures to increase its revenue. The ministry also ordered faster drafting of revised Petroleum Products and Petroleum laws, as well as a prompt meeting of the Mineral Resources Sector Council. Preparations were also discussed for a COP17 session on natural capital and responsible mining and for Minerals Week.

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Diplomacy

Government Seeks Jet-Fuel Supplies from Belarus and Kazakhstan

Published: 2026-08-11

Mongolia’s fuel-supply stabilization task force said the government is pursuing additional jet-fuel sources as international oil-product disruptions affect supply. Foreign Ministry spokesperson R. Nyamdavaa said officials have sent purchase proposals on flexible terms to selected Belarusian oil refineries and exporting companies, while an industry and mineral resources minister is visiting Russia for meetings with relevant officials. China has restricted exports of all fuel types but continues to provide Mongolia with jet fuel under special arrangements; diplomatic efforts are under way to increase those volumes. Mongolia is also discussing supplies with Kazakhstan and South Korea. Kazakhstan sent an official note on August 4 requesting details of the fuel grades, volumes and transport terms Mongolia seeks to purchase. Mongolia mainly imports fuel from Russia and China.

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Tourism Association Asks US Embassy to Reconsider Fuel-Shortage Travel Advisory

Published: 2026-08-11

The Mongolian Tourism Association has asked the US Embassy to reconsider its August 3 advisory urging US citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Mongolia or postpone planned trips because of fuel shortages. The embassy warned that air and road transport could face disruptions. In a request delivered last Friday, the association said the government, fuel suppliers and tourism sector had begun rapid measures to address the shortage and help foreign visitors travel without interruption. It also said provincial and local authorities were introducing available arrangements, while fuel reserves and supplies were being increased in stages. The association acknowledged the embassy’s responsibility to protect US citizens and asked it to take account of the government and private sector’s coordinated measures to support safe, uninterrupted travel.

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Infrastructure

MIAT Reschedules Narita and Incheon Flights Due to Japan Typhoon

Published: 2026-08-11

MIAT Mongolian Airlines has revised schedules for four services operating on August 11 and 12 as a typhoon affects Japan. Reports said the weather system in southwestern Japan had winds of up to 144 km/h, alongside warnings of strong winds, heavy rain and flooding. The airline said the changes were intended to protect flight safety. OM509, from Ulaanbaatar to Tokyo Narita, is scheduled to leave Chinggis Khaan International Airport at 5 a.m. on August 12. OM510, from Narita to Ulaanbaatar, is scheduled to arrive in Ulaanbaatar at 4:30 p.m. OM304, from Incheon to Ulaanbaatar, is scheduled to arrive at 1:20 a.m. on August 13. The supplied reports give differing times for several other scheduled departures and arrivals.

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Power Restrictions Planned Across Three Western Provinces

Published: 2026-08-11

Electricity supply will be temporarily restricted in Uvs, Khovd and Bayan-Ulgii provinces from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 11 during scheduled annual maintenance on the 110 kV Chadana substation-Khandgait-Ulaangom overhead transmission line. The work is part of preparations for the winter season. First-priority consumers in the three provincial centers will receive electricity from the Durgun hydropower plant during the maintenance period. A separate planned outage will affect all 19 soums of Uvs province from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 12, when the Uvs Electricity Distribution Branch carries out scheduled work on a 35 kV overhead line. The Western Region Electricity Distribution Network asked customers to manage consumption and use backup sources where necessary.

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Ulaanbaatar Plans Traffic Curbs and Free Shuttles for COP17

Published: 2026-08-11

Ulaanbaatar plans temporary traffic and parking restrictions around the Narantuul and Dunjingarav markets during the UN Convention to Combat Desertification COP17, scheduled for August 17-28. One report said more than 6,000 delegates had registered, including about 150 high-level guests. Parking for about 2,000 vehicles at Narantuul and 1,500 at Dunjingarav will close temporarily. From 6 a.m. on August 17, free shuttle buses will operate between 120 Myangat, Dunjingarav and Narantuul, and between Officers’ Palace, Narantuul and Dunjingarav. Authorities also plan an odd-even license-plate restriction citywide from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily from August 15 through September 12, except September 1. Delegates will use 100 buses on 17 routes between 35 hotels and the National Amusement Park.

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Ulziit Flood Linked to Highway and Dike Built Without Risk Assessment

Published: 2026-08-11

A review concluded that flooding in the Ulziit residential area of Ulaanbaatar’s Khan-Uul District was linked to a highway and dike built without accounting for natural hazards. Heavy rain on August 1, from Batsumber in Tuv Province toward Ulziit in the district’s 14th khoroo, caused the flood. Five members of one family travelling in the area were caught in it, and an 11-year-old girl died. Afterward, Member of Parliament Ch. Lodoisambuu and Ulaanbaatar Mayor B. Purevdgava met the girl’s family and representatives of flooded households. They said the cause of the flooding and the need for a dike would be addressed promptly. Emergency crews have begun constructing temporary dikes and parallel drainage channels. Flood-risk reduction work is estimated at MNT 23 billion.

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Roadworks Bring Partial Closures at Four Ulaanbaatar Locations

Published: 2026-08-11

Ulaanbaatar is imposing partial road closures as street renovation and construction projects continue under the Capital Governor’s Office 2026 plan. The Ulaanbaatar Road Development Agency identified four affected locations: the intersection by the Central Geological Laboratory, the Monel road renovation, work to turn the Onor residential-area street into a complete street, and the upgrade of Trade Union Street into a complete street. The notice does not give closure dates, hours or detour routes. The projects are part of the city’s continuing road renewal, repair and construction programme. Partial closures are in effect at the listed work sites while the projects continue.

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Sukhbaatar’s 70 MW Thermal Plant Holds Initial Technological Firing

Published: 2026-08-11

Ride Mongolia LLC has conducted the initial technological firing at its 70-megawatt thermal power plant under construction in Sukhbaatar soum, Selenge Province. The plant has two turbine-generator units, each with 35 MW of capacity. Once commissioned, it is projected to generate 489.2 million kilowatt-hours of electricity a year and supply 440.2 million kilowatt-hours to the national grid. Energy Minister B. Naidalaa attended the event and said the facility would be important to preparations for the coming winter. The project also uses a demountable Corban chimney, described as the first of its kind used in Mongolia and as more environmentally friendly.

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Government Plans Fuel Storage Expansion and Supply Diversification

Published: 2026-08-11

The government says it is expanding fuel storage and pursuing additional import sources to reduce vulnerability to short-term fuel shortages and price shocks. Industry and Mineral Resources Minister G. Damdinyam said 23 storage sites are being built with MNT 300 billion in financing for 300,000 cubic metres of capacity. The government aims to raise national storage coverage to 45 days by the end of 2026 and 60 days by August 2027. Officials are also discussing purchases from China, South Korea, Kazakhstan and Singapore, with a goal of sourcing at least 30 percent from other countries. Prime Minister N. Uchral said fuel-storage loans will continue to receive interest subsidies, while the planned refinery is expected to process 1.5 million tonnes of crude oil annually after it enters operation.

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Truck Trailer Carrying 21 Tonnes Burns on Zamiin-Uud-Ulaanbaatar Route

Published: 2026-08-11

A covered semi-trailer carrying 21 tonnes of cargo caught fire while traveling from Zamiin-Uud soum toward Ulaanbaatar on August 10, emergency officials said. The incident was reported at 7:11 a.m. at Khuren-Undur in Olon-Ovoo bagh of Dalanzargalan soum, Dornogovi Province. Personnel from Unit No. 23 of the Dornogovi Emergency Management Department, based in Airag soum, responded to the call. They found a Liang Shan CSQ9400XXYC covered semi-trailer attached to a Howo ZZ4257V324HE1 truck burning with its cargo. Firefighters extinguished the fire and moved four tonnes of cargo from the burning trailer to safety. Relevant authorities are determining the cause and circumstances of the fire. The report did not identify the cargo, driver, injuries, or the extent of damage.

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Selbe River Landscaping Remains Unfinished After Two Floods

Published: 2026-08-11

Landscaping along the Selbe River remains unfinished despite a completion date announced for June, ISee.mn reported on August 11. Retaining walls on a 1.4-km section from the Middle River headwaters to Natur Bridge were completed last September; contractor Silla Group then began paths, cycling lanes, greenery and lighting inside the walls. The 6.2 billion tugrik state-funded project was reported in May as 75% complete, with completion and a state-commission inspection targeted for July. The Selbe River overflowed its banks twice this summer, damaging completed landscaping. During an ISee.mn visit, no workers were present for 30 to 40 minutes before an excavator operator arrived. Prestige Engineering LLC prepared the design work, for which the report says 520 million tugrik may have been spent.

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Ulaanbaatar Cable-Car Transit Line Reaches 84% Completion

Published: 2026-08-11

Construction of Ulaanbaatar’s cable-car transit line is 84% complete, according to the Unified Project Management Office. Work began on March 1, 2025, and now includes interior finishing at both stations, utility connections, and calibration of station systems and sensors. The 4.2-kilometer Yarmag-Kharkhorin route will have two stations and 98 cabins, with planned capacity of 2,320 passengers an hour. The project is being implemented in two phases using a highly concessional French government loan with a 40-year term, a 0.0076% interest rate, and a 12-year grace period. Officials say the line is intended to expand public-transport access, reduce pollution, and support more efficient urban mobility.

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Society

Search Continues for 10-Year-Old Girl Missing in Khovd

Published: 2026-08-11

Search teams continued looking on August 11 for a 10-year-old girl who disappeared after leaving her home on foot at about 9 a.m. on August 1, saying she was going to harvest watermelons. The emergency call was received at 8:40 p.m. on August 2 in Norjinkhairkhan bag of Buyant soum, Khovd province. Initial operations involved 77 personnel from the provincial emergency department, Armed Forces Unit 123, local professional units and family members, using vehicles, motorcycles, a drone and a search dog. A later update said more than 100 people were participating, including five personnel from Myangad soum. Participating agencies also include police and forensic units. Authorities said the search was continuing and no leads or progress had been reported.

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Micro-Mobility Injuries Surge as City Plans Tighter Controls

Published: 2026-08-11

The National Center for Trauma and Orthopedic Research recorded 1,989 injuries involving mopeds, scooters, Surron electric bikes and electric bicycles during the first seven months of 2026. Of those cases, 1,235 were recorded in June and July, higher than the 754 cases reported in the first five months. Mopeds accounted for 1,109 injuries, including 774 during the two summer months; Surron bikes and electric bicycles accounted for 347, and scooters for 250. Another 283 pedestrians were injured after being struck by these vehicles. The capital’s Citizens’ Representative Khural chair, D. Ikhbayar, directed relevant bodies to strengthen inspections, impose movement restrictions, temporarily impound vehicles and increase accountability measures. In closing remarks at the council meeting, he also urged parents not to allow underage children to use these vehicles in traffic.

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Prosecutor Details Life Sentences for Rape of Young Children

Published: 2026-08-11

Courts received cases involving 79 people accused of raping young children during the first half of 2026, according to supervising prosecutor E. Munkhbold. He said rape against young children is classified among the most serious crimes because children are especially vulnerable and unable to protect themselves. Under the penalties described by Munkhbold, offenders can receive life imprisonment in a closed correctional institution. The law does not allow such prisoners to be released early under supervision. He also said criminal liability applies regardless of the offender’s identity. Munkhbold stressed the lasting harm such crimes can cause to children and the need to protect them from harm.

“Children are citizens we must protect, not people to harm.” - E. Munkhbold (ikon.mn)

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Water Accidents Have Killed 59 People This Year

Published: 2026-08-11

Emergency services responded to 75 disaster and accident calls nationwide last week and rescued 17 people, according to the National Emergency Management Agency. The calls included 43 household incidents, four forest or grassland fires, two floods, one earthquake, four biological hazards and 21 human-caused accidents. In Ulaanbaatar, emergency responders handled 10 rescue calls and 31 fire calls, saving nine lives and property valued at 52.6 billion tugrik. Water-related emergencies continue during the warm season. Since the start of the year, 59 people, including 14 children, have died in water accidents. Authorities found that 11% of those who drowned had consumed alcohol. Emergency officials warned that fatalities in rivers and other bodies of water have continued during the warm season.

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Apartment Fraud Case Alleging MNT 6.5 Billion in Losses Sent to Court

Published: 2026-08-11

Prosecutors have sent a fraud case involving the Baganat Urguu residential complex to the criminal courts serving Bayanzurkh, Sukhbaatar, and Chingeltei districts. The indictment alleges that B.Ts. signed apartment sale and purchase contracts with 57 victims, collected a total of MNT 6.5 billion through Geo Canon Center LLC’s designated Khan Bank account and through barter involving other property, and used the contracts to deceive buyers. The case was referred under Article 17.3, Part 2, Clause 2.2 of the Criminal Code, which concerns fraud. The referral was among prosecutorial work conducted from August 3 to 7, when authorities supervised 43,778 criminal cases under inquiry and investigation.

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Suspect Arrested Over University Admission and Exchange-Program Scam

Published: 2026-08-11

Police have arrested a person accused of defrauding people who wanted to enroll in universities or participate in student-exchange and scholarship programs of more than MNT 120 million. The person allegedly presented themself as a lecturer at the National University of Mongolia and said they could resolve admissions matters, secure guaranteed university entry through personal connections, and send students abroad on exchanges. Investigators say the suspect took money from people based on these promises, causing losses of more than MNT 120 million so far. Police warned people seeking university admission or scholarship opportunities to check admissions and scholarship information through the relevant educational institution’s official sources.

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Environment

Authorities Warn Visitors After Adult Bear Sighted Near Ikh Bayan

Published: 2026-08-11

Ulaanbaatar’s Environmental Department has warned people to leave the Ikh Bayan area of Sukhbaatar District after an adult bear approached a visitor to within about 20 meters. The report came from a person travelling in the area. Authorities advised anyone hiking, camping or visiting nearby to come down from the mountain and immediately move away from the surrounding area. The warning instructs people who encounter a bear not to approach it, take photographs, try to frighten it, feed it or follow it. The department also advised the public not to travel or visit in that direction until the risk has passed. The notice identifies the sighting as involving a fully grown bear and emphasizes personal safety for people currently using nearby recreation areas.

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Ulaanbaatar Says COP17 Preparations Are 95% Complete

Published: 2026-08-11

Preparations for the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, UNCCD COP17, are 95% complete ahead of the August 17-28 meeting in Ulaanbaatar, city authorities said. Mongolia will host the conference for the first time and expects about 8,000 to 10,000 guests and delegates from more than 100 countries. The city is responsible for temporary structures and other preparations for the Blue Zone, where plenary sessions, official negotiations, ministerial and high-level meetings, and regional and committee sessions will take place. Discussions will cover desertification, land degradation, drought, pasture management and land restoration. The Green Zone will host public events, exhibitions, forums and presentations of projects and technology solutions by government, businesses, researchers, civil society and youth organizations.

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Ulaanbaatar Plans Full Shift to Semi-Coke Fuel During Winter Peak

Published: 2026-08-11

Ulaanbaatar plans to sell households only semi-coke fuel from November 15, 2026 through February 2027, during the coldest part of the heating season. The city had 40,456 tonnes in stock on August 3 and plans to reserve 80,000 tonnes for distribution through 435 sales points in seven districts. A tender for 280,000 tonnes of semi-coke fuel, budgeted at MNT 288.7 billion, drew four applicants after a complaint delayed its opening. Separately, Tavantolgoi Fuel has tendered to buy 180,000 tonnes of middlings for MNT 27 billion after Energy Resources ended its free supply arrangement. The city plans to use 120,000 tonnes for briquettes and provide 60,000 tonnes to heat and power producers, alongside planned LPG and renewable-heating conversions.

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Five Arab Nationals Detained During Falcon-Capture Inspection in Dundgovi

Published: 2026-08-11

Authorities in Dundgovi Province detained five Arab nationals and a Mongolian-language interpreter during inspections targeting the capture of saker falcons for cultural purposes. The checks followed seven reports from herders on August 8 and 9 and covered areas including Ikh and Baga Tsegeen, Nudengiin Ukhaa, Ulaan Nuur, Undur Suuj, Khadat Am and Nomt. Local police officer A. Dechintsog and Kharaat bag governor G. Jargalmaa traveled 440 kilometers during the operation. Inspectors searched the group’s vehicles and found more than 30 captured pigeons. The birds were handed to the soum environmental inspector, who imposed penalties under the relevant procedures; the pigeons were then released back into the wild. Dundgovi’s governor had directed that no saker falcons be captured in the province for cultural purposes in 2026.

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Researchers Confirm Active Hoovor Fault in South Gobi

Published: 2026-08-11

Researchers from Mongolia, South Korea and France have confirmed a previously uncatalogued active fault in the Gobi region of Umnugovi Province. The Hoovor fault lies 53 km northwest of Dalanzadgad and 28 km from Bulgan and Khankhongor soums. It has formed an approximately 80-km surface scarp running northeast to southwest. A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the area on August 26, 2011, followed by more than 1,000 smaller tremors over subsequent months. Researchers now record about 200 to 300 minor earthquakes there annually. Joint excavation and field research confirmed the fault’s activity. D. Battogtokh of the Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics warned that it could generate an earthquake of magnitude 7. The fault was named Hoovor after the local geographic area.

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Innovation

Kindergarten Applications Reach 39,736 on First Day of Online Registration

Published: 2026-08-11

Ulaanbaatar received applications for 39,736 children by 5:30 p.m. on the first day of first-stage kindergarten registration through the E-Mongolia platform, the General Education Agency said. Registration opened on August 10 and will continue through August 23. Applicants will be notified at their registered phone numbers from August 24 to 26. The first-day total included 9,484 two-year-olds, 10,102 three-year-olds, 9,975 four-year-olds and 10,175 five-year-olds. For the 2026-2027 school year, 126,827 children in the capital are expected to need preschool education. Children continuing at their current kindergarten must still submit an online request. Temporary residents may apply during the second registration stage after registering their temporary address in their district or khoroo population database.

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Parents Threaten Sit-In Over Delayed Student Loan Funding

Published: 2026-08-11

Parents of students accepted by leading overseas universities have said they will submit a formal demand to Prime Minister N. Uchral after financing from the Educational Loan Fund remained unresolved. The group says 60 students, including 40 bachelor’s and 20 master’s candidates, passed the fund’s concessional tuition-loan selection process for the 2026-27 academic year and were placed on a reserve list. They say the delay could cause students to lose their places because tuition must be paid this year. Education Minister L. Enkh-Amgalan presented a proposal to increase the reserve quota and budget, and the government subsequently adopted Resolution No. 250 in 2026. However, that resolution directs funding to the 2027 state budget. Parents demand full funding by August 15 and say they will stage a sit-in outside Government House until action is taken.

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Health

Doctors Perform Emergency Surgery in Ger, Saving Mother and Baby

Published: 2026-08-11

A surgical team from Bayan-Ulgii General Hospital performed emergency surgery in a ger on August 9 after a pregnant woman at 35 to 36 weeks began bleeding at 9 a.m. Doctors were called from the soum hospital, followed by a surgical team from the provincial hospital. When the team arrived, they found the mother in critical condition, with major blood loss and a placental abruption. They immediately operated at her home and saved the mother and baby. The team included anesthesiologist and intensive-care doctor A. Khuanysh, obstetrician-gynecologist A. Taniya, neonatologist E. Akherke, surgical nurse B. Saulegul, anesthesia nurse Kh. Kupura, blood-bank junior doctor B. Kenzhebek, and driver L. Bayanmunkh.

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National Cancer Center Opens Expanded Radiation Therapy Center

Published: 2026-08-11

The National Cancer Center officially opened its Radiation Therapy Center on August 10 after expanding its radiation therapy department into a dedicated center in January. The center will provide cancer services nationwide while operating clinical and medical-physics programs in line with International Atomic Energy Agency recommendations. Its remit includes treatment, staff training, research, quality assurance, radiation protection and safety. The expansion is intended to improve the availability and quality of radiation treatment and support the use of international standards and advanced technology. Mongolia introduced radiation therapy in 1959 and put a modern linear accelerator into service in 2019. The center introduced stereotactic body radiation therapy for liver and lung cancer in 2024, followed by stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors in 2026.

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Authorities Step Up Checks on Online Ads for Unregistered Supplements

Published: 2026-08-11

Authorities are set to inspect products promoted for weight loss and body shaping after public complaints about their origin, registration, authorization, quality, safety and advertising. The supplied reports differ on who issued the instruction: one attributes it to the Health Minister, while another says it came from MP E. Batshugar. Both say the Medicines and Medical Devices Regulatory Agency and the Ulaanbaatar Health Department were directed to assess whether products comply with laws and regulations and take necessary action promptly. The reports also say authorities are working with the Communications Regulatory Commission to monitor online promotion and stop violating information. The controls target advertising, sales and calls to use unregistered medicines, health supplements, vitamins, and dietary supplements marketed for weight loss or body shaping.

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