Mongolia News Summary for June 24, 2025
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Economy
Infrastructure
Society
Innovation
- Report: Young People Improve Their Foreign Language Skills and Help Citizens
- TODAY: Information on Entrance Exams and Teacher Performance Evaluation to be Provided
Health
Sports
- "The MongolZ" team wins runner-up at the Counter Strike-2 World Championship
- PHOTO: Supporters Watching The MongolZ's Championship Match at Sukhbaatar Square
Economy
The First Loan Tranche Will Be $900 Million
Published: 2025-06-23 | Translated from: news.mn
At last Friday's session of the State Great Khural, it was reported that the Ministry of Energy had submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Finance, and other donor organizations to prioritize energy projects listed in the Government's action program and include them in developmental plans for the coming years, as well as to work towards resolving the funding sources. Mongolia's energy sector is already experiencing deficits and shortages. It has been estimated that $2 billion is needed to expand the electricity supply for Ulaanbaatar city, which is at risk of facing further difficulties in coming winters. Regarding how this funding would be raised and how the energy projects would be implemented, the sector minister provided the following information: Out of the required $2 billion, the first tranche about $900 million will be financed by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, with the Mongolian side contributing $100 million. Thus, a $1 billion energy project is planned, and representatives from both sides held talks a little over a month ago. It is expected that this agreement will be concluded within this year. Additionally, there is a possibility to obtain $200 million in funding from the China Exim Bank, according to received responses. Currently, the project's feasibility study is being developed. Thirdly, a preliminary agreement has been reached with the World Bank to allocate about $200 million from its 2026-2027 loan portfolio to finance the electricity infrastructure of Ulaanbaatar city. It is worth noting that the total government debt will reach 34.6 trillion MNT in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 4.8 trillion MNT or 16.3% compared to the same period last year. For example, government external debt in the first quarter of 2025 has increased by 3.7 trillion MNT compared to the same period the previous year, while government loan guarantees and domestic debt have each grown by 6.3 times. Of the government's total debt, 33.2 trillion MNT or 95.9% is external debt.
Infrastructure
Traffic on the South Lane in Front of the Dunjingarav Shopping Center Will Reopen Tomorrow
Published: 2025-06-23 | Translated from: ikon.mn
In the 26th khoroo of Bayanzurkh district, the south lane of the road section from the intersection at Dunjingarav Shopping Center to School No. 133 has been closed for renovation. Traffic on this road will reopen tomorrow, June 24, at 06:00 am. During this period, the road surface was given a new asphalt concrete layer, and road markings were updated. While the road was closed, vehicles were redirected to use the oncoming lane. The City Road Development Department advises citizens and drivers to use alternative routes during this time. Notice: Media organizations (TV, Radio, Social Media, and Websites) are prohibited from using our information in whole or in part in any format without an agreement and must cite the source (ikon.mn) only with consent.
Society
This Week in Mongolia
Published: 2025-06-23 | Translated from: montsame.mn
Events Overview for June 23-29, 2025 In Ulaanbaatar: June 23: Meetings of the parliamentary groups of the Mongolian People's Party (MPP) and Democratic Party (DP) will be held in the State Palace. June 23-24: The State Great Khural (Parliament) will organize, in cooperation with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), a regular Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on the state of human rights. June 23-29: The 3x3 Basketball World Championship for adults will take place in Mongolia. June 24-25: Permanent committees of Parliament will meet at the State Palace. June 25: A meeting of the Government will take place. June 26: Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake ballet will be staged at the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet. June 26-27: A plenary session of the Parliament will be held at the State Palace. June 27: Mongolia will mark Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Day. June 28: A wrestling trial for the 104th anniversary of the People's Revolution National Festival will take place. June 28: The band "Camerton" will hold their independent full concert “CAMERTON 30” at Socialpay Park. June 28-29: The Citizens' Celebration—a Dan-shig Naadam for the capital city residents—will be organized at Khui Doloon Khudag. In the Provinces: June 24: In Arkhangai province, the "Tungalag Tamir" Long Song Festival will be organized for the first time at the foot of Bulgan Khairkhan, in the ARA complex. The Arkhangai province museum will feature the temporary exhibition Close to Nature until July 28, 2025. Abroad: June 28: Under the patronage of the President of Mongolia, the first World Mongolians Festival will be organized in Brussels, Belgium. June 28 - July 4: On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and France, the musical children’s play In Search of Happiness will be performed jointly with French students in Paris and Brussels.
Innovation
Report: Young People Improve Their Foreign Language Skills and Help Citizens
Published: 2025-06-23 | Translated from: news.mn
On the city's streets, young people wearing white hats and green vests are assisting citizens. In addition to helping people with directions and locations, they return lost children to their parents if necessary. Those with foreign language skills assist tourists and provide them with friendly advice. These young people are not just regular students; they are participants in the "Student Police" program. This initiative is jointly run by the City Police Department and the Mongolian Student Association, and is distinctive as a form of community voluntary work. Students involved in the Student Police program reported that they are improving their communication skills, enhancing their foreign language proficiency, developing a sense of responsibility, and gaining significant experience. Student police officers work six hours a day in some of Ulaanbaatar's busiest areas, such as theaters, museums, and entertainment venues. We spoke briefly with B. Amgalan, who is working as a student police officer for the first time this year. He mentioned that he learned about the program via the Mongolian Student Association's social media and registered to participate. "For me, joining this program is a great opportunity to improve my foreign language skills," he said. B. Amgalan is a third-year student at the Mongolian University of Science and Technology. Participating for the first time, he said, "I provide tourists with information about nearby locations, restaurants, and travel directions in English. I haven't had much difficulty communicating with tourists; it has generally been easy to understand each other. Tourists often ask for locations not visible on Google Maps. In the area where I work, most tourists have guides, so obtaining explanations and information is not a problem." The Student Police program is notable not only for providing information but also for helping protect citizens' safety and contributing to a positive impression among tourists. Through their voluntary work, student participants have gained a better understanding of responsibility and collaboration, and they've expanded their networks while learning many new things. We then met student police officer B. Namuun near the Chinggis Khaan Museum. She is participating in the program for the second year and is a third-year student at the University of Finance and Economics. She said, "Originally, I had taken part in my university's 2+2 program and decided to join this voluntary initiative. The number of tourists has significantly increased this year, so students have even more responsibility. My English listening skills have improved, and I've gotten better at communicating with foreigners. We provide many tourists with information on directions, locations, and restaurants in English, and help ensure their safety. Our main role is to assist tourists who get lost, leave behind belongings, or need to be mindful of their safety to avoid theft." On the topic of positive personal change and social attitudes, she commented, "Interacting with people has broadened my circle and made me more open. I've also come to better understand the importance of responsibility and teamwork." TOURISTS: IMPRESSED BY THE FRIENDLY PEOPLE AND UNIQUE SCRIPT OF MONGOLIA American tourists traveling on the main streets of the capital shared their impressions of visiting Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia for the first time. One tourist said, "I've been in Mongolia for two days. I didn’t know they used the Cyrillic script, so seeing those letters that look like the Russian alphabet was fascinating and surprising. In the future, I'll recommend that my friends travel to Mongolia." Another tourist couple shared: "This is my first time in Mongolia. In high school, I studied about Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan, so I am very interested in Mongolian history and culture. I also wanted to visit the Gobi, which is why I came here as a tourist." They described Mongolians as very friendly and highlighted the positive atmosphere at the city’s central square. "People celebrating graduation at Sukhbaatar Square created an incredibly moving atmosphere," they said. Upon hearing about the Student Police program for the first time, the tourists added, "This is a very effective initiative aimed at ensuring the safety of foreign tourists. Although we have not needed help yet, it is wonderful that such a program exists. We will definitely come back to Mongolia and recommend it to our friends." The Student Police initiative serves as a bridge to introduce Mongolia from a positive perspective and to narrow cultural differences for foreign tourists. It is also a valuable opportunity for participating students to develop language skills, communication culture, and social engagement. From the tourists' viewpoint, Mongolia is a country with a blend of friendly interactions, rich history and culture, and a safe environment, surely becoming a shining destination for tourism in the days to come.
TODAY: Information on Entrance Exams and Teacher Performance Evaluation to be Provided
Published: 2025-06-23 | Translated from: montsame.mn
Summary of today's events: - The parliamentary groups of the MPP and DP in the State Great Khural will hold meetings. At 9:30 AM:
The Education Evaluation Center will provide information about the entrance examinations and the evaluation of teacher performance at the General Authority for Education. Contact phone: 9920-3439 At 11:00 AM:
An information session on the "Khuree Tsam Danshig Festival-2025" event, dedicated to Citizen's Day of Ulaanbaatar, will be held at the Battsagaan Temple of Gandantegchinlen Monastery. Contact phones: 99040945, 99901600 - The State Great Khural, in cooperation with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), will organize the next Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on the state of human rights on June 23-24. - The 3x3 Basketball World Championship for adults will be held in Mongolia. In the regions:
- The "Up Close with Nature" temporary exhibition at the Arkhangai Province Museum will be open until July 28. Follow @montsame.mn
Health
It is now possible to pay your medical bills in Korea using your mobile phone and in Mongolian Tugrik
Published: 2025-06-23 | Translated from: ikon.mn
Citizens traveling to South Korea for medical check-ups or treatment, as well as their families, can now use the SendMN app to directly pay hospital bills or transfers in advance from their mobile phones in Mongolian Tugrik (MNT). This payment service, jointly implemented by GLN International, a subsidiary of Hana Bank, the Korea Health Industry Development Institute, and the Korean International Hospitals Association, solves issues such as queuing at banks to pay medical fees, foreign exchange risks, and high card fees. Whereas traditional money transfers for hospital bills used to take 3-4 days, payments made via the SendMN app can be credited to the hospital instantly. There is also no upper limit on the transfer, allowing you to pay large costs for treatments like surgery or simple check-ups at once. As a launch promotion, you can make hospital bill payments via the SendMN app with zero service fee until August 31, 2025. After making a transaction, users can download the payment receipt in English or Korean from the app. This transaction receipt is recognized as valid proof of international transfer for medical visa applications to the South Korean embassy in Mongolia. SendMN is an officially licensed financial institution regulated by the Financial Regulatory Commission, with all transactions protected by bank-level encryption and user data securely stored according to the Personal Data Protection Law. On the Korean side, this service is operated by GLN International under the supervision of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), through authorized and licensed channels. If you have any questions or issues making transactions, you can always contact SendMN customer support via phone, chat, or email, and they will be ready to help you at any time. Currently, payments can be made via SendMN to hospitals that are popular among Mongolians, including Seoul National University Hospital, Korea University Anam Hospital, and Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic. The Korea Health Industry Development Institute is working to add more affiliated hospitals in the future. To use the service, download and register on the SendMN app, complete the verification process, select your hospital in the Medical Payments section, upload your payment document, and confirm the amount. Before making a transfer, the app will clearly display the transfer fee and the current exchange rate. For more information:
Head Office: Central Park Building, 7th Floor, Chinggis Avenue 17, Sukhbaatar district, 1st khoroo, Ulaanbaatar city
Phone: 7000 0909
Email: info@send.mn
Website: send.mn
SendMN app download: onelink.to/jmdtpb Notice:
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Sports
"The MongolZ" team wins runner-up at the Counter Strike-2 World Championship
Published: 2025-06-23 | Translated from: ikon.mn
This year's first Counter Strike-2 (CS2) World Championship or "BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025" is being held in Austin, USA. The MongolZ team from our country competed in the finals of this tournament against the French Team Vitality, in a best of three format (winner determined by the first to win two out of three maps), and lost with a score of 1:2. This marks the first time in Counter Strike-2 World Championship history that an Asian team, and specifically a Mongolian team, has competed in the finals. In addition, "The MongolZ" team earned a total prize of $170,000 from this tournament. In today's match, The MongolZ started on the attacking side on their chosen "Mirage" map, switching sides at a score of 7:5. Continuing on defense without giving up a single round, they won the first map 13:5. However, on the French team's chosen "Dust II" map, they lost 4:13. The fate of the match was then decided on the last "Inferno" map, where our team lost 6:13. As for the French Team Vitality, they have won all tournaments they participated in so far in 2025, raising six trophies and proving themselves to be a strong team. Last year, our national team reached the top eight at the "Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024" held in Shanghai, China. This year, they improved their achievement by taking second place at the World Championship. Note: Media organizations (Television, Radio, Social and Web sites) are strictly prohibited from fully or partially using our information in any form without consent, and may only use it by citing the original source (ikon.mn) with agreement.
PHOTO: Supporters Watching The MongolZ's Championship Match at Sukhbaatar Square
Published: 2025-06-23 | Translated from: ikon.mn
Photos used with special permission from the MPA agency. This year's first Counter Strike-2 (CS2) World Championship, the "BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025," is currently underway with the championship match in Austin, USA. Citizens of Ulaanbaatar have gathered at Sukhbaatar Square to support the Mongolian team, The MongolZ, as they play for the title. Additionally, during the break in the match between the two teams at the 15,000-seat Moody Center in Austin, the event was broadcast live to the crowd. Our team, The MongolZ, is playing against France's Team Vitality for the championship using the "Bo3" (best of three maps) format. Our team started on offense on their chosen "Mirage map" and switched sides at a score of 7:5. Then, while defending, they did not give up a single round and won 13:5. They are now playing on the French team's chosen "Dust II" map. Note:
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