The National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring has introduced a new supercomputer that will significantly improve forecasting capabilities. With this technology, Mongolia will be able to deliver weather predictions up to 10 days in advance with a resolution of 2.5 kilometers, as well as project the long-term effects
A state of emergency has been declared in Tsagaan-Uur soum of Khuvsgul Province after a 24-year-old resident died from bubonic plague. As part of the emergency measures, all travel into and out of the province will be suspended until September 15. Authorities have placed 24 medical workers who treated the
Deirdre Lingenfelder, who has led Oyu Tolgoi LLC for the past three years, will step down from her position on December 9, 2025. Her duties will be temporarily assumed by the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Laya. Official sources confirmed that the search for a new chief executive is
Samantha Mostyn, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, has paid an official visit to Mongolia. The last time an Australian governor-general came to the country was in 1994, when Bill Hayden made the trip. During her visit, Mostyn held formal talks with President U.Khurelsukh, discussing opportunities for cooperation in
A delegation led by Türkiye’s Minister of Health, K. Memişoğlu, is visiting Ulaanbaatar. During the visit, he held an official meeting with Mongolia’s Minister of Health, J. Chinnburen, where he expressed support for the construction of the “Cancer-2” center. He emphasized that the project will stand as a
Sales of semi-coked coal, considered a cleaner alternative to traditional fuels, will begin on October 1 in Ulaanbaatar. City officials expect the fuel to reduce air pollution in the capital by 45 to 50 percent. Samples of the coal were tested at the Institute of Chemistry of the Mongolian Academy
September 10 is the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Political Persecution. First observed in 1996, the day is dedicated to honoring those who suffered and lost their lives during political purges. This year, a delegation led by Deputy Speakers of Parliament Kh.Bulgantuya and B.Purevdorj laid flowers at
As part of its policy to be “people-centered and closer to citizens,” the government has launched the website D-gov.mn. Through the site, citizens and civil society organizations can submit proposals regarding government policies and activities. According to the new system, if a proposal submitted by a citizen or legal
In response to the growing use of narcotics in society, authorities have established an independent agency to combat drugs. Previously, the responsibility had been handled by a division within the General Police Department, but it will now function as a standalone body. In the first half of this year alone,
The government’s working group on “Expanding Exports and Promoting Trade” has carried out a two-week review of the Customs General Administration. The inspection identified 141 issues and 182 risks, of which 82 percent were linked to internal processes within the agency. Based on input from 18,000 citizens and
The long-discussed project to build Mongolia’s Fifth Thermal Power Plant has finally selected its contractor. After a four-stage bidding process, Cambodia-based Mitaim International won with a score of 75 points. In the final round, Mongolia’s own Shunkhlai LLC was the remaining competitor. The project carries a total cost
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In June 2025, an industrial accident occurred at Thermal Power Plant No.3, raising fears that Ulaanbaatar could face electricity shortages during peak winter demand. However, government-appointed plenipotentiary representative N.Tavinbekh has reported that restoration work is progressing successfully. The repair program, valued at a total of 105 billion tugriks,