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,
The Mongolian women’s national volleyball team competed in the East Asian Championship. In the group stage, they faced Taiwan and Hong Kong but were unable to secure a win. After losing 3:0 to Taiwan, the team started strong against host Hong Kong by winning the first two sets,
At a cabinet meeting, the government decided to allocate ₮175,400 to each citizen’s savings account. Under the Law on the National Wealth Fund, 34 percent of the profits from state-owned mining companies are transferred to the fund. In 2024 alone, these companies contributed a total of ₮495.6
The Government of Mongolia has officially submitted the 2026 consolidated budget draft to the State Great Khural (Parliament). Prime Minister G.Zandanshatar described it as a “Budget of Savings.” Below are some key figures and planned programs from the draft: • Total budget revenue: ₮31.6 trillion • Total budget expenditure: ₮32.
As part of the “"President's Scholar–2100” program, initiated by President U.Khurelsukh in 2021, one student is selected each year from all 330 soums and every district sub-division in Ulaanbaatar to study at the world’s top universities. Last week, 296 students who had won this
According to Fitch Ratings, Mongolia’s credit rating remains unchanged at “B+, Stable.” The agency projects Mongolia’s GDP growth at 5.7 percent in 2025 and 5.3 percent in 2026-27. It also highlighted that the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline is expected to bring public debt below
A parliamentary delegation led by Gerard Brownlee, Speaker of the House of Representatives of New Zealand, has paid an official visit to Mongolia. The visit was particularly significant as it coincided with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. During official talks with Mr.