May 14, 2025 71 min read Daily News Summaries

Mongolia News Summary for May 14, 2025

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Public Consultation on Law Regulating Scooters and Surrons Ongoing

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The increasing number of vehicles without designated roads, parking, or classification has raised concerns in Mongolia. Scooters and Surrons have now been in use for several years, and especially in the past five years, their use has sharply increased. The number of accidents and injuries caused by such new vehicles has reached nearly 600, with the number in just the past two years rising 4-5 times compared to previous years. This situation demands the prompt adoption of a law to regulate these new modes of transport. A look at the laws and regulations in other countries shows that, besides focusing on health and safety, human rights are highly respected. Mongolia also has no choice but to include these principles in its legislation. Currently, the Law on Road Traffic Safety is in effect, first proposed and adopted in 2015 by the late G. Batkhuu, considered a good law. It states that unified road traffic regulations will be governed by rules approved by government decree. These rules were updated in 2018. Mongolian law and road rules currently only classify mopeds and motorcycles, grouping Surrons as motorcycles and scooters as mopeds. In February, the standard on vehicle classification was updated to include electric scooters under the category of mopeds. However, these laws and regulations do not meet the current needs. Traffic police personnel note that the existing legal framework does not match the needs and reality for road users, as the focus often lies more on how to prohibit or fine rather than adapt to growing trends. With a city of over a million people, no subway, and heavy congestion, the number of Surron and scooter users will only increase, and this cannot be stopped. Therefore, the goal should be to accurately assess the situation both now and in the future and manage how to allow these growing micro-mobility users to travel safely, healthily, and comfortably—above all, without violating human rights, while easing congestion. Recently, each district has started developing its own regulations for these vehicles, comparable to the historic fragmentation of Mongolian khanates or city-states. These district-level rules often seek public approval but tend to restrict the rights of Surron and scooter users. As Parliament Speaker has noted, this trend of regulations exceeding the authority of the law itself is on the rise, which is the primary justification for specific legislative measures. In terms of legal progress, amendments to the Law on Road Traffic Safety are being prepared according to the Law on Legislation, and a working group was established by order of the Speaker of Parliament in September 2024. This working group has convened several times, involving the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs, Ministry of Road and Transport Development, the Traffic Police, the Road Traffic Management Center, and company representatives such as Surron Mongolia and scooter rental providers like JET Sharing, VMC, and Eco Bike, to exchange information and opinions. They also studied the legal frameworks in 27 EU countries and did a comparative analysis with four to five countries. Kazakhstan, in particular, has a similar context, having passed its law in June 2023 and implementing it from January 2024. The Kazakh law simply defines an electric scooter as a vehicle without a seat, carrying one person, and with a max speed of 25 km/h. In contrast, Mongolia sees common cases of doubling up and lack of speed control, increasing accident risks. The Kazakh model limits speeds on sidewalks to no more than 5 km/h. Three companies currently import electric bikes and scooters in Mongolia, with JET Sharing being a Kazakh franchise operating in several post-Soviet countries that currently lack such legal frameworks. In terms of new legal provisions, the draft aims to officially classify new micro-mobility vehicles, such as "electric scooters," "electric bicycles," and "personal micro-electric vehicles," with technical requirements concerning max/min speeds, weight, equipment, designated paths, minimum driver ages, required obligations, and restrictions. Further, it will specify responsibilities and licensing requirements for public electric bike/scooter service providers to ensure traffic safety. Between the start of 2024 and July (over the past five years), data from the National Trauma Center, General Police Department, and Traffic Police shows that there have been 584 recorded accidents and injuries linked to electric scooters and Surrons, with the 10–19 age group being most affected. Notably, the numbers have rapidly risen in the last two years: accidents and injuries were 20 in 2021, 50 in 2022, 274 in 2023 (a 4-5-fold increase), and 170 in 2024 so far. When seeking accountability, none of these vehicles' types are classified under current Mongolian law or rules, and so are lumped in with mopeds. Mopeds, by definition, go up to 50 km/h, with most Mongolian vehicle classifications based on speed. Motorcycles are above 50 km/h, while mopeds are below, and require a different driver's license. By international standards, scooters should be defined as not exceeding 25 km/h. Grouping a 50 km/h scooter as a moped and allowing it on sidewalks is unsound, thus the 25 km/h limit elsewhere. The new bill defines “scooters” and “electric bicycles” afresh. Because there is currently no legal classification, stopping and confiscating Surrons is a violation of property rights, as the law must specify such restrictions—fines are a form of administrative penalty. Confiscating property or penalizing without a legal mandate is wrong. Under public law, what is not prohibited is allowed. Under private law principles, only prohibited things are banned. Therefore, the bill urgently needs to address the lack of classification for these new vehicle types. Users and businesses are not at fault for lack of clear legal categories. Police have no grounds to reprimand or restrict Surron drivers for using sidewalks, nor provisions for fining them. Law is needed to safely limit accidents and safely incorporate, or not incorporate, these widely used international micro-vehicles. The draft law will be discussed for public feedback in March 2025 and is posted on the d.parliament.mn website, accessible for public comment. This article briefly explains why the law's passage is urgent. In subsequent articles, detailed information and reasoning about the amendments to the Road Traffic Safety Law will be presented to the public.

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The Order Restricting Pension Loans by B. Lkhagvasuren to be Reversed and Returned to Original Regime

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: isee.mn

On March 7, 2025, the Governor of the Bank of Mongolia, B. Lkhagvasuren, issued an order restricting seniors' ability to take out pension loans. This was the "Order on Setting Restrictions on Loans Secured by Pension and Allowance Income." After issuing this order, the Minister of Family, Labor and Social Protection, L. Enkh-Amgalan, requested the Governor of the Bank of Mongolia to relax the qualifications and requirements for pension loans, as previously reported. Following this, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Mongolia, G. Enkhtaivan, stated that the pension loan qualifications will be restored to their previous condition within the second quarter. He mentioned, "The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Mongolia implemented specific regulations regarding loans secured by pensions. Upon the request of the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Protection for regulations ensuring that after repaying the pension loan, the remaining pension amount should be sufficient to support the senior citizen's living needs, we made such regulations. The next meeting will be in the second quarter, during which another decision will be made. The government has requested that we revert to the previous regime."

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A Request Submitted to the Anti-Corruption Agency to Investigate the Prime Minister and His In-Laws

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: news.mn

Economist Ts. Lut-Ochir and N. Oyuntbat submitted information to the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) requesting an investigation into Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene, his son O. Temuulen, and relatives by marriage Ch. Ogöödéibaatar and N. Ariunaa. They claim that the luxurious expenses of these individuals do not match their declared income and assets. There is information suggesting that these expenses may have been financed through corruption, so they believe the ACA must investigate and clarify the situation. Regarding this matter, they stated: "Officials in our government have extravagant lifestyles. However, these are not reflected in their income and asset statements. It is time to change this situation. It's time for the ACA to do its job. According to global standards, officials' expenses must be monitored and addressed. That is why we are demanding that the ACA investigate this matter. Our citizens have done excellent investigative work during this period. Claims made by Ch. Ogöödéibaatar, who is said to be the Prime Minister’s in-law, have been proven false according to various information. The ACA has the duty to monitor officials. If this issue is not properly investigated and resolved, we will demand the dismissal of the government and the leadership of the Anti-Corruption Agency."

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News Guide: Press Conference on the Dismissal of General Police Department Leaders

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: news.mn

News Agency presents a summary of events scheduled for May 13, 2025. 9:00 AM: An international training on "Developing the Startup Policy Ecosystem" will be held at the Continental Hotel. 10:00 AM: A meeting will be held at the General Customs Office to discuss the plan for "Reform and Cooperation of Customs Organizations Based on Artificial Intelligence." For more information: 90145985. 11:00 AM: The "Mongolian Men's Development Society" NGO will provide information at "Mongol News" under the topic "Trust Mongolian Men, They Will Protect Their Families." 12:00 PM: The Association of Vendors under the "People's Fair Court" NGO will hold a press conference at the National Information Center regarding the issue of dismissing the Minister of Justice and the leaders of the General Police Department.

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S. Magnai-Suren Assumes Office as State Auditor General of Mongolia

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: ikon.mn

At the plenary session of the State Great Khural (Parliament) held on May 8, 2025, the issue of appointing and releasing the State Auditor General of Mongolia was discussed. S. Magnai-Suren was appointed as the State Auditor General while D. Zagdjav was released from his duties upon completion of his term. Today, S. Magnai-Suren has officially received his seal and started his duties as the State Auditor General of Mongolia. B. Baasandorj, Secretary-General of the State Great Khural, presented the parliamentary resolutions regarding the appointment and release of leaders at the National Audit Office, the biographical information of the newly appointed Auditor General, and suggestions made by the parliament leadership and members during the session. He highlighted that S. Magnai-Suren has served for 12 years and 5 months in the highest civil servant positions, specifically as a Senior Civil Servant. Furthermore, he noted that S. Magnai-Suren is the first Auditor General to be appointed after a public hearing was organized according to the Law on Parliamentary Oversight and the Law on Public Hearings. Briefly, the suggestions given by the leadership and members of parliament to the new management of the auditing agency were introduced. Suggestions included ensuring the independence and autonomy of the public auditing body, digitalizing its operations, introducing artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to increase transparency, studying the experience and structure of international auditing organizations and collaborating with contracted auditing firms, and adhering to international auditing standards, discipline, and ethics in their activities. Additionally, there was emphasis on improving the quality of compliance audits—which oversee the implementation of economic and social legislation—focusing on the enforcement of audit findings and recommendations across all types of audits, and developing the legal environment to hold individuals and legal entities accountable for non-implementation. The need for legal reforms to audit the utilization of projects financed by foreign loans and aid, and increasing the public's trust in the financial status of budget organizations through public control audits, was also stressed. It was reiterated that the State Great Khural expects effective cooperation with the Auditor General within the bounds of the law. Following this, former State Auditor General D. Zagdjav handed over the official seal and relevant documents to the newly appointed Auditor General S. Magnai-Suren, wishing him success in independently and responsibly overseeing state finances and budget control. S. Magnai-Suren pledged to ensure transparency and openness in his role, to harness advancements in information technology, and to report to parliament any violations or excessive internal rules and regulations identified during audits. This information was reported by the Press Service of the State Great Khural. Notice: Media organizations (television, radio, social networks, and websites) are strictly prohibited from using our information wholly or in part in any form without agreement. Usage is permitted only by citing the original source (ikon.mn) upon agreement.

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Mongolia's Chief Auditor S. Magnai-Suren Receives Stamp and Assumes Office

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: isee.mn

The State Great Khural appointed Sandag Magnai-Suren as Mongolia's Chief Auditor during a plenary session. Today, Chief Auditor S. Magnai-Suren received the official stamp and formally began his duties. The resolution regarding the appointment and dismissal of the Chief Auditor was read aloud to the leaders and all staff of the State Audit Organization by the Secretary General of Parliament, B. Baasandorj. It was also highlighted that S. Magnai-Suren's professional experience, including 12 years and 5 months as a senior official, fully meets the general and special requirements specified in the Law on Civil Service and the Law on State Audit. Additionally, Speaker of Parliament D. Amarbayasgalan and other members conveyed suggestions and recommendations related to implementing state audits to the new Chief Auditor and staff. Former Chief Auditor D. Zagdsjav handed over the official stamp and documents, stating, “Implementing independent state financial and budgetary control is a prestigious and responsible duty. I wish Chief Auditor S. Magnai-Suren and your team great success and all the best in your work.” Chief Auditor S. Magnai-Suren addressed the leaders and staff of the State Audit Organization, emphasizing the importance of transparency and openness, and the use of information technology advancements in their work. He also instructed the Financial Compliance Audit and Performance Compliance Audit divisions to consolidate and report on any rules or regulations found during audits that go beyond existing laws, and to present unified information to Parliament. Given the current growth of the national economy and expansion of the budget, Magnai-Suren tasked the Office to gather input from all employees on how to organize and define the roles of the State Audit Organization based on existing human resources in order to meet its objectives and policies. Finally, Chief Auditor S. Magnai-Suren urged all staff to adhere to the ethical code of the State Audit Organization, maintain continuity in civil service, and approach their duties responsibly.

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Prime Minister, Please Explain Where Your Son's Money Comes From!

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: ikon.mn

Photos used with special permission from MPA agency. The photos posted on social media by a woman alleged to be the girlfriend of the son of Mongolia's Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene have been a topic of discussion for four days now. The rumors have revolved around whether the Prime Minister's son, O. Temuulen, gifted his girlfriend, O. Oguumur, branded bags and clothes, and whether a man in his early twenties could afford to shower his girlfriend with such luxury goods, prompting suspicions about the source of his wealth. Last night, a new figure was added to this saga: the father of the woman at the center of the controversy, Ch. Ogoodeibaatar. In an interview with a certain website, he claimed not only to have gifted his daughter a luxury car, but also to have transferred 20 million tugrik to her for the purchase of a handbag. He also introduced himself as someone who has been in business for over 20 years and even owns a company in the United States. However, his interview, which sounded like he was reading prepared notes and in which he made numerous corrections, only deepened public suspicion rather than calm the controversy. Social media quickly began disproving his unconvincing and illogical statements. For example, people searched Ch. Ogoodeibaatar's name on social media. The results showed the following. From the open data system, searching his name led to a company named ISOU, which apparently is not operational. Thus, the public scrutinized every step taken by Ch. Ogoodeibaatar on social networks. Eventually, he made his Facebook account private. Is the Prime Minister wealthy enough to allow his future daughter-in-law to live in such luxury brands? The increasingly confusing cast of characters only further clouds the issue surrounding the excessive luxury displayed by the son of a Prime Minister of a poor country. Anyone can receive a luxurious gift from someone else. They can also post it on social media. This is a personal matter. However, if the giver is the Prime Minister's son, who has no business dealings, the public has every right to scrutinize and be suspicious. So, does Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene afford to let his future daughter-in-law indulge in luxury brands? This can be seen from the following graphics. On a related note, L. Oyun-Erdene started his career in 2001 as Head of the Office at the City Governor's office in Berkh, Khentii province, and has since remained involved with the MPP (Mongolian People's Party) and the government. As demanded by the public, the Prime Minister should explain the source of his son’s lavish spending. If these luxuries are not funded by taxpayers’ money, he must prove it. Notice:
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Z. Sanzhdorj Sentenced to 9 Years and 6 Months for Alleged Cooperation with Foreign Intelligence Agency

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: ikon.mn

With the special permission of the MPA agency, the following photo is used. The case involving Z. Sanzhdorj, the head of the "New Center of Mongolian Buddhism," and citizen D. Byambajav was heard and decided yesterday at the First Instance Criminal Court of Bayanzurkh, Sukhbaatar, and Chingeltei districts. Z. Sanzhdorj and D. Byambajav were arrested by intelligence authorities a year ago. They were investigated under Article 19.4.1 of the Criminal Code for unlawfully cooperating with a foreign intelligence agency or citizen. Both individuals were found guilty of cooperating with a foreign intelligence agency, with the court sentencing Z. Sanzhdorj to nine years and six months, and D. Byambajav to nine years in prison. Article 19.4: Illegal Cooperation with Foreign Intelligence Agencies or Citizens
1. If a citizen of Mongolia conspires or cooperates with a foreign intelligence service; steals, gathers, stores, or transmits state secrets or documents with the intention to transfer them to a foreign agency or citizen—they shall be sentenced to imprisonment for between eight and fifteen years. Notice:
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Regular Meeting of the Parliamentary Human Rights Subcommittee and Human Rights Forum to Be Held

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The regular monthly meeting organized by the Human Rights Subcommittee will be held tomorrow at the State Palace under the theme “Domestic Violence, Issues and Solutions.” The Subcommittee routinely holds meetings with representatives from civil society organizations that work to promote and protect human rights, in order to cooperate in decision-making, parliamentary oversight on specific issues, public enlightenment, and dissemination of human rights education. This is the sixth meeting between the Subcommittee and the Human Rights Forum. At this event, Ts. Baasannyambu, manager of the "Khörkhön Zürekh" NGO, will present a report titled “Issues and Solutions in Providing Social and Psychological Services to Underage Victims/Survivors of Sexual Violence,” and N. Arvintaria, director of the National Center Against Violence NGO, will present a report on "The State of Domestic Violence in Mongolia: Issues and Solutions." Following these presentations, the Chair and members of the Human Rights Subcommittee of the Parliament, as well as representatives of member organizations of the Human Rights Forum, will have a discussion. The fourth meeting between the Subcommittee and representatives of civil society organizations focused on "Implementation of Human Rights in Environmental Legislation,” while the third meeting was held at the 110th General Secondary School in the capital, organized by the General Authority for Court Decisions Enforcement’s Special Education and Correctional Institution. The Human Rights Subcommittee is preparing a plan to cooperate with civil society organizations, public organizations, and media organizations to enlighten, inform, and ensure the right to information for citizens, according to the press service of the parliament.

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Economy

Question to the Joint Government: Will We Lose or Secure Kharmagtai's Gold?!

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: news.mn

The government's so-called “principled” policy of reclaiming 34% of Ukhaakhudag from J. Odjargal and demanding back the Tögreg Nuur deposit, which was sold offshore by Kh. Battulga, nearly set fire to the State Palace. Most recently, the Head of the Cabinet Secretariat, N. Uchral, handed over documents related to the sale of Tögreg Nuur to Chinese investors in Singapore—via the Hong Kong exchange, involving former President Kh. Battulga—to legal authorities, after which this scandal quieted down. Tögreg Nuur, sold for $250 million by former president and current parliamentarian Kh. Battulga, is included in the list of 39 new deposits to be registered as strategic. Officially, Mongolia classifies 16 deposits as strategic, but the government has decided to submit a proposal to parliament to increase this list to 55. Yet, the Kharmagtai deposit, with reserves of 4.8 million tons of copper and 9–11 million ounces of gold, is not included—reportedly because the real owners are said to be former president N. Bagabandi and parliament member Ts. Tserenpuntsag. N. Bagabandi, who served almost a lifetime on Oyu Tolgoi's board, is known not just for crafting wise proverbs. The Kharmagtai deposit, located in Tsogttsetsii soum, Ömnögovi province, was first discovered in 1974. If the government classifies deposits explored and their reserves determined with public funds as "strategic," the state must not show double standards. However, apart from a vague response by Minister of Industry Ts. Tuvaan, suggesting it could be included, there has been no official announcement regarding Kharmagtai's inclusion as strategic. Is it possible that, following Tögreg Nuur, another gold deposit might be handed over to the Chinese? That's the question. While the government aggressively seeks to claim a 34% stake in deposits owned by national mining companies, it shows little concern toward the rumored sale of Kharmagtai to Zijin, a major Chinese mining group. This fact raises suspicions. The Kharmagtai license is held by Xanadu Mines, listed on the Australian Stock Exchange; one of its largest shareholders is CEO L. Ganbayar. He has worked in the company's top management for 19 years, and it's widely accepted (not just idle gossip) that former parliament member Ts. Tserenpuntsag is behind him. Furthermore, L. Ganbayar's mother, Ts. Tsetseg, co-owns the "BlackRock" subsidiary of Aspire Mining together with the former member, making this no coincidence. Notably, after Oyu Tolgoi—the world's fourth-largest copper deposit—the significant Kharmagtai deposit is being controlled by a retired individual, which is quite remarkable. And with talks of selling it to an influential Chinese mining magnate, it is certain that powerful Mongolian politicians and business people are involved, most plausibly Ts. Tserenpuntsag and N. Bagabandi. While the issue of funneling national wealth into a sovereign wealth fund sparks national debate, parliament and government turning a blind eye to Kharmagtai only adds to suspicions. N. Bagabandi, after serving many years on Oyu Tolgoi's board from the presidency, is notorious for a string of scandals—free transportation of his books on MIAT flights, rumored to have received a pension loan in anticipation of the pension debt write-off funded by Salkhit's silver mine, among others—all of which tend to be forgotten over time. This time too, do not be surprised if the politician N. Bagabandi walks away unscathed. Legal authorities are currently investigating evidence revealed by Minister N. Uchral that parliamentarian Kh. Battulga sold Tögreg Nuur, with Chinese citizens, via offshore companies. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Justice presented conclusions that "MCS" illegally acquired Ukhaakhudag and submitted a draft resolution to parliament. While all public attention focuses on Genko Battulga and J. Odjargal, Kharmagtai—a deposit second only to Oyu Tolgoi—may quietly slip away to the Chinese. Preliminary estimates for the Kharmagtai project envisioned an $890 million total investment, recovering costs within four years. The project is expected to run until 2056, producing 75,000 tons of copper and 165,000 ounces of gold annually. Xanadu Mines announced last year that they plan to start producing the first copper concentrate from Kharmagtai by the fall of 2027. Strangely, while Xanadu Mines reported reserves as 4.8 million tons of copper and 9–11 million ounces of gold to investors, Mongolia’s Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority (AMGTKHUG) reports only 512,000 tons of copper and 51 tons of gold—6 to 9 times less than the declared reserves. This is a critical issue. It’s possible that understating the reserves is a calculated move to keep Kharmagtai out of the strategic deposit list. Thus, will Kharmagtai's gold be lost or secured? The ministers of the Joint Government must answer this!

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Domestic Manufacturing Companies to Collaborate on 24 Mega Projects

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The First Deputy Governor of Ulaanbaatar, T. Davaadalai, the management of "Selbe 20 Minute City Corporation" LLC, along with representatives from the Mongolian National Construction Association and the Unified Association of Mongolian Builders, held a meeting. During the meeting, they discussed collaborating with domestic manufacturing companies on 24 mega projects. On this occasion, First Deputy Governor T. Davaadalai stated, "We will improve the legal framework for domestic companies to participate in mega projects. We will also work together with domestic companies to support young engineers, develop human resources, and organize educational and awareness campaigns." Furthermore, it was decided to establish a memorandum of understanding to support and cooperate with domestic manufacturing companies on these mega projects.

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J. Gardi, Accused of Laundering Assets Taken from UB Railways via the Emirates, Sent to Court

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The Prosecutor's Office has prepared another indictment against J. Gardi, son of D. J., who previously served as the head of the Mongolian-Russian joint venture "Ulaanbaatar Railway" (UBTZ), and has forwarded the case to the first instance Criminal Court of Bayangol, Khan-Uul, and Songinokhairkhan districts to determine his guilt or innocence. J. Gardi, through his company "Sky Professional Logistics" LLC, in July 2017 entered into an agreement with "Ulaanbaatar Railway" to gain preferential terms for the transportation of luggage wagons in international and domestic services. It is alleged that the proceeds of this crime, amounting to USD 600,000 or 1.5 billion MNT, were transferred to the account of "Ansu Trading Limited," a company established in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and then brought back to Mongolia through his other company "GRD Realty" LLC. Using these funds, he purchased a commercial property and land use rights for a site spanning 1,495 square meters on Amarsanaa street, 17th khoroo, Bayangol district, and is accused of money laundering through this transaction. The Prosecutor's Office has charged J. Gardi under Clauses 22.1-1 and 18.6-1 of the Criminal Code. Initially, in December 2023, the prosecutor had already issued an indictment and sent the case to the first instance Criminal Court of Bayangol district. However, at the request of his defense lawyers, a preliminary hearing was held and the case was returned under prosecutorial supervision for additional investigation.

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Who Are the Tender Officials Who Gave Preference to the Bankrupt Company?

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The “Byuksan Engineering” company, which was selected for the heating plant projects in Bayankhongor, Gobi-Altai, Govisumber, Dundgovi, Zavkhan, Uvurkhangai, Sukhbaatar, Tuv, and Khentii provinces, is now facing bankruptcy. Seven years ago, the governments of Mongolia and South Korea reached an agreement and signed a contract for a concessional loan, and in 2019, the consulting service work was contracted with Korea’s KDHEC, KDHC, and Mongolia’s Green Energy International (GEI) companies, under the “Project to Build Heating Plants in the Centers of Ten Aimags.” However, this dream remained only on paper. Having overcome challenges like the pandemic, subsequent social and economic crises, and two parliamentary elections, the project was almost due for handover with less than one year remaining. But the main contractor, South Korea’s Byuksan Engineering company, declared bankruptcy. Reports in South Korean media, such as "Chosun Daily," revealed this in March, yet it seems Mongolian stakeholders had not noticed or suspected anything until then. The Ministry of Energy continued to reassure the public: "During the project, new situations arose. Due to the global pandemic and price increases, the construction contract with Byuksan Engineering was extended until May 31, 2026. Of the 32 planned sets of work from 2019–2026, as of 2024, only 49% of the project has been implemented." The "MON-14" project aimed to introduce a centralized heating supply system with 10 modern heating plants, 88 heat distribution centers, and about 65 km of heating pipelines in the centers of Arkhangai, Bayankhongor, Gobi-Altai, Govisumber, Dundgovi, Zavkhan, Uvurkhangai, Sukhbaatar, Khentii, and Tuv aimags. South Korea’s Export-Import Bank granted a concessional loan of about $150 million for this project. In nine locations—Uliastai in Zavkhan, Yesönbulag in Gobi-Altai, Bayankhongor's Bayankhongor, Arvaikheer in Uvurkhangai, Choir in Govisumber, Mandalgovi in Dundgovi, Chinggis in Khentii, Baruun-Urt in Sukhbaatar, and Zuunmod in Tuv—it was planned to construct heating plants with capacities ranging from 23 to 35 MW. However, as Byuksan Engineering's operations faltered, the fate of these heating plants now depends on whether a South Korean court declares the company bankrupt or gives it a chance to recover, as insisted by Mongolia's Minister of Energy, B. Choijilsuren. Arkhangai province, meanwhile, could not even finish their tender selection—a story without an end. THE "PROJECT TO BUILD HEATING PLANTS IN TEN AIMAG CENTERS" TURNED INTO A FAIRYTALE In the Mongolian Government’s action plan for 2020–2024, building new heating sources and heating networks in provincial centers to meet growing heat energy demand was included. Accordingly, on December 27, 2021, Minister of Energy N. Tavinbekh, South Korean Ambassador Lee Yeo Hong, the Export-Import Bank's Mongolia representative Lee Dong Hyun, and Byuksan Engineering's CEO Kim Dong Won signed for the start of construction in the first seven aimags. After waiting hopefully, construction began in May 2022 in Khentii and Sukhbaatar aimags, marked by grand ceremonies, followed by similar events in Dornod, Bayankhongor, Uvurkhangai, and Tuv aimags. According to plan, the work was to be completed within 26.5 months—before the 2024 heating season. But the project has been continually delayed, becoming an "empty-bedtime story." The constructed heating plants were expected to not only provide centralized heat but reduce air and greenhouse gas emissions by 10–120 times, raising high hopes among Mongolians. Officials promised regional infrastructure and industry development, reduced pollution and respiratory diseases, slowed migration to the capital, 1,000 new jobs, heating for 1,564 businesses/institutions, 2,035 residential buildings, and 9,800 households, and year-round hot water. Alas, these grand promises now look unfulfilled. Most importantly, because of the situation with the main South Korean contractor, many Mongolian subcontractors are now in difficult positions. For example, Mon Energy Group had implemented modern BIM technology and was actively working on the heating plant buildings in Choir, Govisumber and Baruun-Urt, Sukhbaatar, reporting optimistically last year—but now they too are waiting in uncertainty. The sector’s minister did not conceal this fact. WHAT HAPPENED TO BYUKSAN ENGINEERING? South Korea’s construction sector, making up about 15% of GDP and serving as an economic barometer, has slumped, with mid-sized and small enterprises struggling. In January alone, 170,000 jobs were cut. The crisis mainly impacted mid-sized companies, many of which applied for refinancing due to cash shortages and heavy debts—Byuksan Engineering among them. South Korean media reported that since the end of 2022, increased construction costs, reduced sales, a shrinking financial market for real estate projects, and high interest rates drove six firms—Shindonga Construction, Sambu Construction, Daeser Construction, Samjung Enterprise, Ankan, and Byuksan Engineering—to court to request bankruptcy protection. Thus, the fate of the company teetering between collapse and recovery, and whether the people of ten Mongolian provinces will have warm winters next year, now depends on the South Korean court’s decision. If bankruptcy is declared, a government-appointed official would be sent to select a new contractor by tender—meaning the tale will start anew. Lost time, lost money—the dollar-denominated loan accrues interest regardless. Byuksan Engineering did not only work on this stalled project; in 2023, it was also developing the "Feasibility Study for Ulaanbaatar Sludge Drying and Incineration Plant." Clearly, their interests with Mongolia’s business and political circles may run deep. Anyway, under the leadership of Deputy Minister of Energy and Project Steering Committee Chairman M. Bayarmagnai, teams repeatedly visited the provinces to check project progress. Yet, despite the ambitious two-year timeframe post-groundbreaking in 2022 and now the contractor’s bankruptcy, the Deputy Minister remained silent—perhaps due to the approaching elections, not a word was said about the project's stagnation. The project timeline was extended to May 31, 2026. One can only wonder, Minister Choijoo, for how many more years this will be postponed. How many more winters must the citizens of these ten aimags believe in the heating plant fairy tale and endure the cold?

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Invitation to Tender

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: isee.mn

Khan Bank is inviting experienced companies and enterprises that provide security guard services, 24-hour camera surveillance, and alarm security services to participate in an open tender for the provision of these services. We invite organizations with experience in this field to participate in the tender. Services required: - Khan Bank Tower, Seoul office, Zhukov office: Security guard services - Khan Bank branches and units in Ulaanbaatar: Security guard and alarm security services - Express banks in Ulaanbaatar: 24-hour remote camera surveillance and protection Companies wishing to participate in the tender should deposit a non-refundable fee of 50,000 MNT into Khan Bank account number 5000000015 and send the payment slip along with an official letter to procurement@khanbank.com to obtain the tender documents. When making the payment, be sure to indicate the RFP25-1559 number, the name of your organization, and registration number in the payment details. Financial proposals should be sent to bid@khanbank.com and other electronic materials should be sent to tender@khanbank.com, indicating the reference RFP25-1559 in the subject. All documents must be submitted by 17:00 on May 20, 2025. Only selected companies will be notified. Note: For information regarding the tender process, please contact procurement@khanbank.com. Address: Khan Bank Tower, Chingis Avenue, Stadium Orgil-1, KHUD-15, P.O. Box-192, Ulaanbaatar-17010.

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Taxpayers Cry, Officials Splurge

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

Instead of offering explanations, the city mayor Kh. Nyambaatar, who tends to scold and get angry, and who infringe on private property, confiscate, and demolish, is currently "touring" Hungary. The public expressed displeasure that a massive team led by the capital's governor is splurging taxpayer money under the pretext of "studying experience." Member of Parliament Ch. Lodoysambuu wrote on his Facebook, which caused an uproar: "The city mayor is in Hungary with a team of 150 people to supposedly study experience. When will this endless study end? It was a plane full of people. They lamented a lot when it came to increasing taxes, didn’t they? It seems like this was just a joyride." He also clarified: "110 out of 150 people applied for visas. Half of them are from the arts, culture, and the media. The remaining 40 are officials with service passports. Wasteful expenses." Soon after, the City Mayor's Office began releasing information to "defend" their governor. Apparently, not all 150 went; only just over 80 people traveled. They emphasized that on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the "Ulaanbaatar Cultural Days" event was organized in Hungary. Representatives included the "Ulaanbaatar Ensemble," the city museum staff, small and medium business owners, and tour companies. The tour company representatives paid their own expenses. Not many officials went; including the mayor, only seven people in management participated, according to their press office. They tried to save costs by sending transported items such as home and museum exhibits by cargo, and supposedly flew part of the way and traveled the rest by bus. They claim to be trying hard to save taxpayers’ money. But how can the results of such extravagant spending be measured? Mayor Kh. Nyambaatar proudly wrote on his social media: "This time we organized our city's cultural days with a broad team representing various sectors. But we did not simply wander in the name of studying experience. Official meetings were held with Budapest city leaders regarding cooperation on public transportation, and arrangements were made for water sector engineers and technical staff from Budapest to come and work in Ulaanbaatar." Information with similar headlines and content, such as "The City Mayor did not go in vain," began to circulate through contracted online outlets. However, Mongolians living in Hungary revealed that the event to promote Mongolia was actually rather embarrassing. They advised the city mayor: "Stop eating up the budget and learn to be ashamed." Some even sarcastically remarked: "The city mayor traveled as if he was visiting at the level of a state visit. Does he aspire to be King of Kings or something?" Such excesses by officials using citizens’ money and acting arbitrarily have gone too far.

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DORNOGOVI: Gobi Region Entrepreneurs Unite to Sell Their Products

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: montsame.mn

During the first Gobi Region business forum held in Dornogovi province, business owners from Dornogovi, Umnugovi, Dundgovi, and Govisumber provinces organized the "One Gobi, One Region" partnership and cooperation exhibition. At the exhibition, 20 cooperatives from the four Gobi provinces participated, presenting their products to the public. This year, Dornogovi province has declared it as a year to support tourism and has introduced gift packages under five brands specifically for visiting tourists. Local specialty products such as zagsgal tea, various delicacies made from camel milk, stone jewelry, and eggs, all well-known both within the region and across the country, have been branded as provincial specialties. Meanwhile, products from Umnugovi province such as silver cups crafted in the Noyon Sevrei style, local wine, specialty teas, and Govisumber province’s gift packages of dairy products in the shape of Borjigon houses have attracted much interest from the public. Going forward, entrepreneurs in the Gobi region have agreed to unite to sell their products, exchange experiences, and explore many opportunities for expanding their businesses together.

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Old Apartment Prices Rise

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: news.mn

In April 2025, apartment prices increased by 14.6% compared to the same period the previous year. When analyzing the prices by the age of the apartments, the price of new apartments rose by 11.5% year-on-year and by 1.4% compared to the previous month, while the price of old apartments increased by 16% year-on-year and by 0.3% from the previous month. In April 2025, the average price per square meter of new apartments was 4,500,000 MNT. In Sukhbaatar district, the highest price was recorded at 5,200,000 MNT. Compared to the same period last year, the average price of new apartments has increased by 38% or by 1,300,000 MNT per square meter in Chingeltei district, which is the largest increase. In contrast, Khan-Uul district saw the smallest increase with a rise of 5.8%. In April of this year, the average price per square meter of old apartments reached 4,500,000 MNT. Specifically, in Sukhbaatar district, the highest price was 5,500,000 MNT. Compared to the same period last year, the average price of old apartments increased the most in Chingeltei district by 26%, while the smallest increase was in Khan-Uul district at 13.2%, according to the National Statistics Office.

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Selection of Organizations to Supply Corporate Gifts and Cooperate

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: ikon.mn

KHAN Bank is inviting experienced organizations and businesses engaged in the field of corporate gifts to participate in the selection process to cooperate as suppliers of client gifts and souvenirs. The types of products to be supplied include: - Pen - Notebook - Soft toy - Keychain - Water bottle (thermos) - Coffee mug - Travel mug - Coffee pot - Passport cover - Bag - Umbrella - Porcelain cup - Porcelain cup set Organizations wishing to participate in the selection are required to transfer a non-refundable fee of 50,000 MNT to KHAN Bank account number 5000000015, and send the receipt along with an official letter to bidding@khanbank.com to receive the selection information and data. In the transaction, the reference RFP25-1669 must be specified. Materials will be accepted until 12:00 PM on May 23, 2025 at bidding@khanbank.com, and only the selected company will be notified of the result. Address:
KHAN Bank Tower, Chinggis Avenue-6,
Stadion Orgil-1, KHUD-25, P.O. Box-192,
Ulaanbaatar-17010 Note: For information related to the selection process, please contact bidding@khanbank.com. Notice:
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SELENGA: Loan Agreements Signed with Enterprises Selected for Preferential Loans

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Sukhbaatar. Loan agreements have been signed with enterprises selected to receive preferential loans from the SME Development Fund for 2025. Through the project selection procedure on the digital loan system, a total of 114 business entities submitted loan applications amounting to 17 billion MNT. As a result, in the subcommittee stage of the selection, 36 projects seeking a total of 4.8 billion MNT were approved. At this stage, contracts for 24 entities have been finalized, and 12 are in the process of contract negotiations. In relation to this, on the 10th of this month, the Director of the SME Agency, Ya. Erdenesaikhan, visited Selenge province and signed loan agreements with the businesses selected to receive preferential loans. During this event, senior specialist responsible for loan and project agreements, Sh. Sugar, and loan project specialist, O. Jamila, provided the necessary legal and other important advice on the rights, obligations, responsibilities stipulated in the loan agreements as well as on loan repayment and monitoring.

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In the First Quarter, the Public Food Service Sector's Revenue Reached 371.0 Billion Tugriks

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: montsame.mn

In the first quarter of 2025, the revenue of the public food service sector reached 371.0 billion tugriks. This is an increase of 34.9 billion tugriks compared to the same period in 2024. Specifically, restaurant revenue increased by 20.2 billion tugriks, café revenue by 5.8 billion tugriks, and tea house revenue by 4.5 billion tugriks.

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Diplomacy

The 'Canada-Mongolia Merit' Project to be Implemented in Arkhangai Province

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Erdenebulgan. The resident representative of the Canadian professional service organization (CESO), Ms. Jennifer Adams, together with the Mongolian project staff, met with Mr. P. Gombodorj, Chairman of the Citizens' Representative Khural of the province, and Mr. Sh. Gombodorj, Head of the State Administration and Management Department of the province's Governor's Office, on the 8th of this month. With financial support from the Government of Canada, the five-year "Canada-Mongolia Merit" project has started implementation from April. A part of this project will be implemented in Arkhangai province over 2.5 years. Its goal is to increase citizens' ability and access to government services electronically and to improve knowledge and skills for working in a digital environment. The Chairman of the Citizens' Representative Khural of the province, P. Gombodorj, mentioned the urgent need to first improve infrastructure in remote soums and local divisions, as well as to strengthen the skills of civil servants. He expressed that the province will continue to support and cooperate with the project moving forward.

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Discussion of the Trambai and Other Projects with the Irkutsk Regional Assembly Members

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: isee.mn

Deputies of the Legislative Assembly of Irkutsk Region became acquainted with the activities of the Ulaanbaatar City Citizens' Representative Khural (NITKh). The guests were received by M. Bayaraa, Head of the Secretariat of NITKh, and representatives B. Zoltuya, B. Anu-Ujin, and E. Khulan. The visiting delegation was led by Aleksandr Vedernikov, Chairman of the Irkutsk Regional Citizens' Assembly, and included Deputy Chairman Kuzma Aldarov and other officials. Representative B. Zoltuya expressed her gratitude for the group’s second visit to Ulaanbaatar. She explained: “NITKh consists of six committees. The Environmental and Green Infrastructure Committee, which I lead, is responsible for planning and oversight of green spaces, planning and monitoring work to reduce air, soil, and environmental pollution, protection and improvement of rivers within the territory of the capital, centralized planning and monitoring of drinking and domestic water supply and wells, integrated planning and management of waste, regulation, and management of cemeteries. We are ready to cooperate in these areas.” Aleksandr Vedernikov said: “We are glad that Ulaanbaatar citizens are aiming to implement 14 mega projects to eliminate traffic congestion. If you want to successfully construct Trambai, metro, and cable transport, I advise you to dedicate sufficient budget resources to studies, calculations, and feasibility studies, without holding back. Make use of smart engineering solutions from experienced countries.” During the meeting, they discussed the possibility of cooperation on staffing and economic collaboration for the 14 major projects being implemented in the capital, as well as opportunities for cooperation in the sectors of gas fuel, agriculture, and food industry. The guests also discussed the construction of a new Russian-Mongolian school. It was announced that educational materials for Russian language teaching would be provided to the Ulaanbaatar branch of Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and the Russian-Mongolian III School, and that improvement and renovation works would be carried out on Irkutsk Street. Source: NITKh Public Relations Department

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Infrastructure

The 'Orkhon-Ongi' and 'Kherlen Toono' Projects to Supply Water to the Gobi Region Will Be Implemented in Phases

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: isee.mn

At the first meeting of the Gobi Region Council held in Sainshand, Dornogovi Province, it was stipulated to develop the Gobi region as an industrially diversified area and a green energy sub-region. At the council meeting, a decision was made to implement 33 projects and activities in four areas, funded by the state and local budgets, to address regional issues. Major construction projects to be carried out in the Gobi region will be newly identified and coordinated with the development policies of Govisümber, Dornogovi, Ömnögovi, and Dundgovi provinces. The "Gobi Region Development-2040" program, legal environment for the regional council, investments, programs and projects to be implemented, regional characteristics, comparisons, quality of life issues, and pressing challenges are being developed based on suggestions from government, private sector, local leadership, citizens, academics, and researchers, and will be discussed and decided upon at the Government meeting. It was especially emphasized during the meeting that, according to the Government's 14 mega-projects and regional development policy, the benefits of natural resources—most of the budget revenue of the Gobi region comes from mining—must have a direct positive impact on the quality of life of the local population. However, for Dundgovi and Govisümber provinces, there is an opportunity to focus more on agriculture and establishing transport and logistics hubs, while Dornogovi and Ömnögovi provinces can primarily focus on industrial development. Additional measures proposed by local leadership and citizen representatives of the Gobi region include connecting residents to mortgage loans, allocating a certain proportion of mining revenues to the provinces in the Gobi region, establishing laboratories at border checkpoints so that goods and food can be imported without always having to go to Ulaanbaatar, renovating and upgrading the Ulaanbaatar–Zamiin-Uud highway, addressing water and soil degradation, developing renewable energy projects, paying attention to climate change, reducing yellow dust storms, and actively implementing green projects and programs in the Gobi region. Moreover, it has been agreed to implement the "Orkhon-Ongi" and "Kherlen Toono" projects in phases to supply water to the Gobi region. Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene emphasized this, stating that it would be prioritized at the top of the 14 mega-projects.

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Illegal Taxi Services to Chinggis Khaan International Airport to be Cracked Down

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: ikon.mn

With special permission from MPA Agency, the photo was used for this article. Officials reported that during recent inspections at "Chinggis Khaan" International Airport, violations were found where unauthorized individuals were providing taxi services and transporting tourists and workers. Inspections are currently being carried out with the aim of stopping illegal taxi services to Chinggis Khaan International Airport. State Inspector for Road Transport, D. Tumbaash, stated: "From the Public Transport Policy Office, there are five companies that have special permits to operate taxi services. We are monitoring and ensuring that these companies meet the standards. Secondly, we are monitoring the activities of those who operate taxis illegally, without a permit. During inspections, we found violations where people transported tourists and workers without the necessary authorization. For those providing taxi services without permission, we have been working for several days to educate them about the law and prevent repeat offenses. Now, if the violation is repeated, responsibility will be enforced," he reported. Lt. E. Ankbayar, traffic controller from the Civil Aviation Police Department's traffic police, said, "From the 2nd of this month, in cooperation with the State Road Transport Inspectors of the Public Transport Policy Office, we will continue activities to monitor and inspect those operating illegal taxi services. Currently, we are taking on-the-spot actions in response to identified violations." Starting from the 2nd of this month, public transport buses began operating between Chinggis Khaan International Airport and destinations such as Tavan Shar and Sukhbaatar Square. Notice: Media organizations (TV, radio, social media, and websites) are prohibited from using our information in any form, fully or partially, unless there is an agreement. Usage must be with reference to the source (ikon.mn).

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Meeting of the Project Team Replacing Pit Latrines with Modern Sanitary Facilities

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

A discussion meeting was held yesterday at the State Palace with the contractor organizations implementing the project to replace pit latrines in state-owned kindergartens, general education schools, and dormitories with modern sanitary facilities. The project is financed by "Erdenet Factory" SOE. Members of the Working Group from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Culture, Science, and Sports, as well as representatives from the Ministries of Education, Finance, Construction, Urban Development, and Housing, the General Authority for Education, engineers and specialists from the Building Development Center, and representatives of project design and construction organizations participated in the discussion. They exchanged views on the project's implementation, current challenges, and outcomes. "Erdenet Factory" is spending a total of 160 billion MNT to solve the sanitation infrastructure. In other words, within the framework of the project financed by this factory, around 820 schools and kindergartens' pit latrines will be upgraded. As a result, 233 kindergartens, 337 general education schools, and 250 dormitories nationwide will be equipped with modern sanitary facilities.

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Proposal to Supply Products for the Commissioning of the Oil Refinery

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Ts. Tuvaan, during the first meeting of the Gobi Regional Council held in Dornogovi province, met with the management of Dongsheng Petroleum (Mongolia) LLC, a Chinese-invested company operating in the province, and exchanged ideas regarding oil extraction and utilization. Minister Ts. Tuvaan proposed to the company management to consider supplying products to the Oil Refinery, which operates about 60 kilometers away in the region, when it is commissioned in 2028. The company was established in Mongolia in 2003 under a product sharing agreement endorsed by the Mongolian government's 1997 resolution, with 100 percent Chinese investment. Since then, the company has been engaged in oil-related activities. Over the past period, 132 exploration and evaluation drilling wells have been completed, with a total investment of 367.4 million USD. The proven oil reserves are reported at 26.05 million tons or 186.3 million barrels, of which the recoverable proven reserves are 2.07 million tons or 14.86 million barrels. The company has extracted one million tons of crude oil from the contract area and exported it to China.

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Power Outages Scheduled Tomorrow in Tuv Province and Five Districts of Ulaanbaatar

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: isee.mn

The schedule for repairs to the power lines is being announced. Dear customers, please adjust your electricity usage during the maintenance period.

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TENDER: Selection of Contractor for Strengthening the Roof of the Cashmere Processing Factory and Ceiling of the Warehouse Room

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: ikon.mn

OPEN TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TENDER
Tender Name: “Selection of Contractor for Strengthening the Roof of the Cashmere Processing Factory and Ceiling of the Warehouse Room”
Tender Number: T-2025-03
Tender Documents Available From: May 13, 2025, 09:00
Tender Document Submission Deadline: May 27, 2025, 17:00 Brief Information about the Tender:
A tender is being organized to select a contractor to perform strengthening works on the roof of the cashmere processing factory, install steel reinforcements for masonry walls, assemble support frames for strengthening the warehouse room ceiling, and repair protective coverings located at "Loro Piana Mongolia" LLC, in the territory of KHUD District, 3rd khoroo. The assembly work will be carried out according to the approved project drawings. Participants must calculate the cost of each work according to the specified materials and requirements in the design, and calculate the work quantities using the Estimator program and submit their bid in line with the drawings. During execution, participants must comply with valid laws, regulations, norms, standards, and safety procedures. 2. REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS
- Must be a legal entity or business operating in Mongolia.
- Must have BA-2.1 and BA-7.1 special permits according to the "Construction Law". The permit must be valid at least until the end of 2026.
- Must have a construction engineer with at least 2 years of professional experience and an occupational safety and health staff member with at least 1 year of experience.
- The participant organization must not have any ongoing legal disputes.
- Must be financially capable of completing the work according to the contract.
- Must provide certification showing no outstanding tax obligations.
- Must have experience executing similar works. Interested parties must submit their application to participate by May 23, 2025, 17:00. Sealed tender proposals must be submitted to the client no later than 17:00 on May 27, 2025. The client will conduct the evaluation internally and will only contact the selected company. For additional clarifications and information regarding this tender, you may contact:
KHUD, 3rd khoroo, 41st street, building of Loro Piana Mongolia LLC
Project document receiver: L. Sodkhuu
Phone: 96660131, 99099424, 11-343529
Email: sodkhuu0910@gmail.com Warning
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Sur-Ron and Mopeds with License Plates and Certificates Allowed on the Road

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Sur-Ron motorcycles and mopeds, which fall under the motorcycle category, will be allowed on the road after undergoing vehicle inspection and being issued certificates and license plates. E. Nindev, head of the Ulaanbaatar city Vehicle Registration and Control Center, said, "With the arrival of warmer weather, the number of two-wheeled vehicles has increased sharply. In other words, Sur-Rons, scooters, and mopeds are registered as types of motorcycles. Therefore, when using Sur-Rons and mopeds on the road, they should be regarded as vehicles just like motorcycles and cars. After passing a technical inspection with documents proving the origin of the vehicle and customs paperwork, and registering for a diagnostic check, the vehicle will be issued a certificate and a license plate." According to officials, only those aged 16 and older are allowed to operate Sur-Rons, scooters, and mopeds, and if the vehicle does not have a certificate and license plate, it will not be permitted on the road.

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Attention Called to Repairing Dundgovi Road and Ensuring Tourist Safety

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The flow of foreign tourists heading to the Southern Gobi has increased sharply. Consequently, concerns about the quality and safety of rural roads have arisen. Due to the ongoing renovation and upgrade of the runway at the "Gurvan Saikhan" airport, which is located in the main area of Gobi tourism, flights in this direction have been limited. As a result, tourists are now forced to travel by land or by car. However, locals and tour operators have pointed out that the road from Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad does not meet even the minimum requirements for quality and safety, worrying not only tourists but also drivers and guides. Especially, the section of the road from Khuld to Luus soum in Dundgovi is riddled with deep cracks and damages in places, becoming a danger zone for accidents. The head of the "Wonderful Gobi" Tourism Association, Kh. Tümendelger, said, "This year, for the third time, we will receive a group of birdwatching tourists from Japan. Every year, I tell them 'This road will be fixed soon. Next time you come, it will be nice.' But once again this year, it is a lie. Forget about making the Dundgovi road four lanes, just please fix what already exists. Every time we travel, we see some accident has occurred. If not the entire Ulaanbaatar-Dundgovi road, at least fill in the damaged section from Khuld to Luus with soil. At least build a single public restroom along the road from Ulaanbaatar to Dundgovi. The government said it allocated money to repair the Dundgovi road. What happened to it? How will we receive one million tourists in such a condition? Good planning and infrastructure are crucial if we want to receive a million tourists," he said.

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TENDER: 'APU Dairy Plant Expansion' Project - Selection of Contractor for Construction and Finishing of the Storage Bin Washing Section

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: ikon.mn

OPEN TENDER INVITATION 1. General Information about the Tender
Tender Name: "APU Dairy Plant Expansion" Project – Construction and finishing works for the Storage Bin Washing section.
Tender Number: APUDE-13/2025
Tender documents available until: May 16, 2025, 15:00
Deadline for tender submission: May 27, 2025, 16:00
Brief information about the tender:
The APU Dairy Plant, located in District 19 of KHUD, is being renovated as part of the "APU Dairy Plant Expansion" project, and within the framework of this project, a tender is being organized to select a contractor for the construction and repair works of the storekeeper's room building. APU Dairy Plant Storekeeper’s Room - Construction and Repair Works to be Performed: 1. A complete renovation and expansion will be carried out on the existing building, which is intended for industrial use, and the design plan includes creating a storekeeper’s room and connecting it to the new building for access purposes.
1.1. Construction of the storekeeper’s room must be completed according to the design plan. This includes:
- Casting of reinforced concrete strip foundations
- Wall masonry
- Casting of concrete bands and beams
- Roof slab casting
- Thermal insulated floor casting
1.2. Interior and exterior finishing, as well as repair works on the existing building, must be completed according to the design plan. This includes:
- Creating doors and arches in the existing building and demolishing walls and ceilings
- Constructing newly planned walls and closing door openings
- Tiling, plastering, puttying, painting on interior walls
- Thermal insulation, plastering, and painting of exterior walls
- Installing aluminum panel and gypsum ceiling, and painting
- Painting the floor with epoxy, laying ceramic and parquet flooring
- Installing geotextile membrane roofing
2. The existing packaging warehouse will undergo a complete renovation, including planning new access to the new building.
- Masonry block walls
- Installation of sandwich panel walls
- Installation of sandwich panel roofing
- Painting of floors
- Interior finishings
Tender participants must verify the quantities of work as per the design, calculate costs for each job, and submit their tender materials. Applicable codes and standards to follow:
- "Cast-in-place Concrete and Reinforced Concrete" BNbD 52.02.05
- "Execution of Cast-in-place Reinforced Concrete Works" BNbD 52.102.04
- Finishing Works BNbD 31-10-05
- Masonry Structures BNbD 51-02-05
- "Construction Labor Safety Regulations. Part I. General Requirements" BNbD 12.03.04
- "Construction Labor Safety Regulations. Part II. Technical Safety Regulations" BNbD 12.04.06
- "Model Occupational Safety Instructions for Construction Assembly Works" BD 12-101-05
- Other necessary laws, codes, and standards not mentioned above. 2. Requirements for Participants
- Participant organizations must be legal entities or business entities operating in Mongolia.
- The participant must have a special license BA2.1 or higher in accordance with the Law on Construction. The license must be valid until the end of 2025.
- The participant organization must not be involved in legal disputes.
- The participant must be a business entity with the financial capacity to complete the work as per the contract.
- Interested parties must register at the address below for tender participation before 15:00 on May 16, 2025.
- Tenders must be submitted in accordance with the procedures described in the tender documents before 16:00 on May 27, 2025. The Client will organize the tender internally and only selected businesses will be contacted.
For tender documents and additional clarification or information related to this tender, please contact the address below:
KHUD’s 19th district, Chinggis Avenue 33/05, APU Dairy LLC building
Project Coordinator: B. Maralmaa, Phone: 80894704, Email: maralmaa.b@apu.mn Notice
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L.Oyun-Erdene, Who Remained Silent When Asked to Prove Income, Will Attend the Opening of the Gashuunsukhait-Gants Mod Border Port Construction Tomorrow

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: isee.mn

Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene's son O.Temuulen's girlfriend, U.Uguumur, posted about her expensive birthday gift on social media, which has recently drawn public attention and criticism. The reason for this is that many are outraged, questioning how a young man in his early 20s could afford to give his girlfriend a gift worth several million tugriks. Therefore, people are demanding they prove their income. Additionally, economist Ts.Lut-Ochir has approached the Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) to investigate Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene along with his in-laws. However, neither Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene nor his press office has given an official statement on this matter. Meanwhile, it has been decided that Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene will participate in the opening ceremony of the Gashuunsukhait-Gants Mod border port construction tomorrow and become acquainted with the operations of the Gashuunsukhait port.

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UVS: Work Begins on the 26.4 km Ulaangom-Uvs Lake Road

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The work on the 26.4 km highway between Ulaangom and Uvs Lake has commenced. In the tender to select a contractor, "HK B International Holding" LLC was chosen. This company plans to complete the construction within this year. Since Uvs province is celebrating its historic 100th anniversary this year, and the flow of visitors to Uvs Lake is expected to increase, it is necessary to expedite the roadwork. However, the contractor company has stated that they will not be able to complete the asphalt and hard pavement works before the provincial anniversary celebration, which will be held on July 28-29. Instead, they will focus on scraping and improving the auxiliary road. The road is being constructed with a government budget of 46.6 billion MNT.

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No Real Estate Certificate to be Issued for Aqua Garden Complex Buildings Due to State Commission’s Refusal to Accept Them

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: ikon.mn

It has been determined that two blocks of the “Aqua Garden” residential complex were built in a location granted within the river protection zone, and although an order has been issued for their demolition, not only has this not occurred, but the buildings are currently being completed. Today, regarding the two buildings of the “Aqua Garden” complex, the Head of the Ulaanbaatar City Governor’s Office, D. Amgalan, stated: “The order by the City Governor to forcefully demolish the buildings of this complex was suspended by a judge’s decree. The court dispute related to the 'Aqua Garden' complex, which is referred to as the 'corruption complex', has not been settled within the legal timeframe. Although the Capital Administrative Court has not yet resolved the case, it has suspended the order from the City Governor. If damages occur due to flooding, the company conducting this illegal activity should be held responsible. There is a law stating that the State Commission shall not work on buildings with either no permit or suspended permits. Since the State Commission will not work on these buildings, no real estate certificates will be issued for properties in these buildings, and thus they cannot be registered as your official personal property. We want to warn citizens about this." Warning
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Work Continues to Build a Multi-level Interchange at the Nisekh Roundabout

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: ikon.mn

Work has begun to convert the roundabout in the territory of the 25th khoroo of Khan-Uul District, known as the Nisekh roundabout, into a multi-level interchange. As part of the redevelopment of this junction, engineering works are being carried out, such as relocating and modifying the existing heating pipeline, strengthening and protecting the water supply and sewage pipelines under the road, protecting, relocating, and constructing new communication and power wells and channels, as well as constructing a new stormwater drainage line for the road. The work to relocate and modify the heating pipeline began on April 21 of this year, and as of today, the construction of ductworks between manholes, earthworks, excavations, and pouring reinforced concrete for the manholes is ongoing, according to a report from the Capital City Road Development Department. According to the contract, the project to turn the roundabout into a multi-level interchange is planned to be completed by August 30, 2025. Last year, the Nisekh roundabout was converted into a four-way intersection. Notice: Media outlets (TV, radio, online and web pages) are prohibited from fully or partially using this content in any form, and may only use it with permission and by citing the source (ikon.mn).

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Schedule for Power Outages on May 14

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: ikon.mn

Tomorrow, on May 14, there will be scheduled power outages and maintenance for some households and businesses in Bayanzurkh, Chingeltei, Bayangol, Nalaikh, and Songinokhairkhan districts of the capital, as well as in Bayan-Önjüül and Altanbulag soums of Tuv province. The duration of the electricity outages will depend on the location and will occur between 09:00 and 20:00. The specific locations where the power outage and maintenance will happen on May 14, 2025 are listed in detail, which you can view by clicking HERE. Notice: Media organizations (television, radio, social and web pages) are not permitted to use our information in whole or in part in any form, and may only use it by mentioning the original source (ikon.mn) with proper agreement.

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Society

“Europe Day 2025” to be Held at the National Park

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: montsame.mn

“Europe Day 2025” will be organized at the National Park this weekend, on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Attendees of Europe Day can: - Discover the unique cultures of European countries and taste delicious foods and sweets; - Visit over 70 booths representing embassies, cultural and educational institutions, business organizations from the European Union and its member states, and learn about the activities and results of development projects and programs funded by the European Union; - Obtain information on opportunities for studying and receiving scholarships in Europe; - Get practical advice and travel information regarding Schengen visas; - Meet graduates of the Erasmus+ scholarship program and hear about their experiences. Additionally, there will be comprehensive information available about the full-day, open, and free cultural program on stage. This information can be accessed via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the website. The organizers invite everyone to participate in this fun, useful, and interesting event and celebrate Europe Day together.

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144 Cases of Driving While Intoxicated and Disqualified Have Been Decided by the Courts

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: isee.mn

The Office of the Transport Prosecutor has studied the occurrence of the crime stipulated in Article 27.10, Section 5 of the Criminal Law—“A person who has had their right to drive a vehicle revoked drives a vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence”—and the penalties imposed by the courts as of the first four months of 2025. During the first four months of 2025, 144 cases related to people who drove a vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence after having their driving license revoked have been resolved by the courts. This represents a 2.5-fold increase compared to the same period last year. Of the 144 individuals who committed this type of crime, 49.3% were aged 30–39, and 97.3% were male. According to the study, most of those charged with the crime were people with higher or complete secondary education and were employed. A total of 66.6% of the crimes were committed during the day, and 33.3% at night (between 22:00 and 06:00), with the highest number recorded in the Songinohairkhan and Bayanzurkh districts. The primary court sentenced 104 people to fines, 15 people to imprisonment for periods ranging from 6 months to 1 year, 12 people to restrictions on their right to travel, 7 people to community service, and 6 people were convicted with suspended sentences. As for the additional penalty of revoking driving rights, 14 defendants received a 1-year ban, 1 received a 1 year and 6-month ban, 69 received a 2-year ban, 1 received a 2 year and 6-month ban, and 59 were banned for 3 years. As a result of these crimes, 4.5 million tugrik in damages were caused to others, and this amount was fully compensated at the pre-trial stage according to the Office of the Transport Prosecutor.

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Police Checkpoint Established at the Intersection of Sharghamorit and Khandgait Roads in the Summer Camp Area

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: ikon.mn

A police control post building has been put into operation at the intersection of Sharghamorit and Khandgait auto roads, in Sukhbaatar district’s 19th khoroo, which is in the summer camp area. With the commissioning of this building, it will play an important role in ensuring road traffic safety, preventing traffic accidents, crimes, and violations, and maintaining constant monitoring of the roads. The building covers an area of 700 sq. meters, with dimensions of 11.7x11.7 meters along its axis. It is a single-story building without a basement and includes an office, a meeting room, a restroom, and a heating unit room. The exterior is planned to have landscaping, energy-efficient solar-powered lighting, a parking lot for cars, a pedestrian walkway, and other amenities. The construction was carried out by “Newsindcat” LLC, and technical oversight for the client was provided by the Ulaanbaatar Investment Agency. Note: Media organizations (TV, Radio, Social Media, and Web pages) are prohibited from using our information in any form, in whole or in part, unless agreed upon, and must cite the source (ikon.mn) if used.

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Z.Tuya: State Status is Granted to "Paper Towns"

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: news.mn

The proposal to divide Ulaanbaatar city into 14 separate towns has been met with public criticism. On this matter, we spoke with Z.Tuya, CEO of New Urbanism LLC and urban planner. - The Law on the Legal Status of Cities and Villages is set to come into effect from January 1, 2026. As an urban planner, what are your thoughts on this law? - Professionals had long awaited an update to this law, but not for such a drastic shift. During socialism, we firmly established the groundwork for our cities. Though there was significant migration due to socioeconomic changes in the past years, things have since stabilized. At such a time, we should focus on economic connectivity and further developing these foundations, but instead, this new law is being passed. Our aim should be to perfect our existing structures and systems. Instead of supporting urban residents and enterprises through policy, as happened in socialism, there seems to be an attempt to administer everything centrally. I had thought that thirty years earlier, responsibilities had already been allocated and that order was being established. Now, instead, they’re amending the law to suit the creation of many new towns. State status is being granted to so-called towns that exist only “on paper,” where no population is living and no budget has been raised. In reality, we should be improving the existing system and base the economic development on current infrastructure and population hubs. - Does this mean Ulaanbaatar city will no longer exist as it is? And there are plans to establish advisory councils corresponding to the current City Council (IRC) level? - Introducing a brand-new legal environment and stabilization process will take a lot of time. The satellite towns of the capital, Ulaanbaatar, have already been established with their own economic characteristics; people are living, working, and investing in them. It now seems there is a need to distinguish between the city of Ulaanbaatar and the capital Ulaanbaatar. Yes, alongside the IRC, there will be councils elected through elections. The relationship and roles between the IRC and the Council remain unclear. A mayor will also be elected, and then the mayors of districts will be chosen by that elected mayor. A proper city is one that generates its own tax revenue and covers its administrative expenses. Currently, Ulaanbaatar is dependent on energy supplies. When even our existing administrative units, the districts, have not been fully utilized, how do we expect so many new towns to function? There are also issues arising with khoroos (local sub-districts). There is mention that khoroo administrators will be appointed. There is no clarification on how apartment building management companies and homeowners' associations (SOHK) will operate fully. No one seems to understand the process of improving operations through threats like blacklisting by the Bank of Mongolia. Instead of perfecting long-established practices, they think introducing a new system will improve things, but I don't accept that. Trying something new will introduce new problems; those must then be fixed. We cannot get everything perfect at once. Mistakes will be made. Towns with large land area but very low population—how will they generate a budget? What is most frustrating is the lack of explanation to citizens on why such regulations are necessary. The law contains detailed provisions on how elections for the council will be conducted, but there is ambiguity regarding the election of city mayors. - Dividing the capital into 14 towns without yet clearly defining the boundaries will lead to numerous tasks, such as changing citizens' documents and IDs. Yet, the stated aim is supposedly to bring public services closer to citizens? - Indeed, it will be a huge undertaking involving significant expenses. Contrary to what some parliamentarians claim, you cannot assume that the roles of the current city council will be preserved in the new law. There will be major operational changes beyond the law itself. The burden on city residents increases all at once. With increased fines, taxes, engineering supply costs, price hikes for consumer goods and housing, and new organizational processes, how will they manage these adjustments? We have already learned, economically, what happens when there is rapid political and economic change. Building a new system from scratch is not easy. Instead of improving the existing system, they want to install something entirely new, and attempts are being made on an immense scale, which is dangerous. - Regarding names like Bayankhoshuu Town—doesn't that risk insulting residents? - I see it as simply naming the towns after the current geographical areas in use. - Establishing and strengthening a new town is a long-term process. Can you just change the name and consider it done? - What they are planning is a highly expensive process. Japan, for example, took nearly 50 years to grow a satellite town to a population of 50,000. I don’t understand how they expect to do everything from scratch. Now, they say that if someone wants to move to these newly created towns and already has a mortgage, they can take another mortgage for a newly built home in the new city. That makes no sense to me. Why can't Tuv province organize the process of building a new city around the airport, rather than the government being involved? If they really cared about urban issues and settlements, why haven’t they paid attention to the over 14,000 people moving through Gashuunsukhait, secured water, and provided infrastructure for private sector development? There’s not even any attempt to think about facilitating private investment. At present, the authorities are even intervening in real estate in Ulaanbaatar without judicial process, hinting at coercive regulatory measures. Unless current activities for managing urban land and situations are improved, it will only get worse under a new administration. - What is the right path for urban planning? - A city can only develop if it can cover its own costs and has sources for further growth. Our cities have not yet resolved infrastructure issues; the country itself has not established sustainable sources. Still, economic growth is centered on cities. Production and trade happen there; demand for labor and housing grows; and financial flows are strongest there. Thus, cities must be given the opportunity to develop themselves. Everywhere there are settlements, proper accounting is necessary. Globally, there is a trend for affluent cities to merge with others administratively when their economies become closely linked. How wealthy a city becomes depends on its people and its leadership. Now, it feels as though they are creating a nation within a nation without laying the necessary groundwork. Among the 14 cities, some will be subsidized, others not. The council is established to include the participation of both citizens and professionals in discussing city rules and issues. Land is a city's biggest asset, and the way it's organized and managed determines urban stability. Therefore, spatial planning is highly dependent on usage, linking real estate values to a city's finances and economy, and citizens’ property rights must be protected by such a council. For this, it is common to have dispute resolution and representative management councils. Other mechanisms for regulation may also be needed.

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A Case of Robbery Where a Young Child Was Fooled Into Talking on a Phone and Then Handcuffed and Left on a Staircase

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: isee.mn

On May 11 of this year, the police received a report saying, "A young child's mobile phone was robbed and the child was left handcuffed to a stair railing." Police officers quickly organized an investigation and located a 17-year-old suspect, identified as E, in the 15th subdistrict of Bayangol district. The suspect is believed to have used force against the young child, robbed the mobile phone, and left the child handcuffed to a stair railing. Investigations are ongoing under the charges of "Robbery" and "Use of a Special Equipment by an Individual." Parents are advised to increase supervision over their children, warn them not to interact with strangers and not to follow unknown people, in order to prevent them from becoming victims of crime or offenses.

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Environment

The 12th Asian Forest Cooperation Organization Meeting Begins

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The annual thematic conference organized by the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) has begun in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The 12th meeting is being held under the theme “Enhancing AFoCO’s Capacity to a New Level through Private Sector Investment and Multilateral Partnerships.” The conference is discussing issues such as aligning and implementing mechanisms for the organization’s strategy, concrete climate change action, financing, and opportunities for multilateral partnerships. AFoCO consists of 15 member countries and aims to support sustainable forest management, reduce the impacts of climate change, and strengthen regional cooperation. In his opening remarks, the Executive Director of AFoCO highlighted the organization’s critical role in financing nature-based solutions. The Forest Agency presented on the national “Billion Trees” initiative, examples of private sector collaboration, and new legal reforms. Participants noted that the discussions are important steps toward establishing AFoCO as a reliable regional platform, attracting investment, increasing the resilience of forests and climate, and accelerating climate-smart forestry initiatives. In recent years, as nature-based solutions and public-private partnerships have been rapidly developing globally, member countries are seeking new, sustainable investment models beyond the traditional donor-driven development model. For example, there has been a sharp increase in demand for “blended finance”—a combination of public and private funding—and countries are faced with the need to attract long-term investments to meet their climate commitments. At the conference, which will conclude tomorrow, new projects and programs under the 2024-2030 strategy will be developed, and the progress of the 2026 project call will be presented. The expansion of private sector participation and partnerships will also be discussed. As a result of the conference, AFoCO aims to broaden its strategic financial involvement by working with international development banks on co-financing, impact investing, carbon financing, global corporate involvement, emerging blended finance platforms, and developing private sector technology and innovation.

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Asian Countries Risk 17% Drop in GDP Due to Greenhouse Gas Impact

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The Asian Development Bank has assessed the readiness of Asia and Pacific countries for energy transition and presented the main challenges they face. The International Energy Agency has suggested that countries should aim to reach "net zero" energy-related greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, making this a policy target in many nations. Accordingly, efforts are being made to increase the share of renewable energy sources and phase out the use of fuels such as coal, oil, and gas. However, the report notes that energy production in the Asia-Pacific region remains heavily dependent on coal and oil, accounting for 77.6% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Despite some positive indicators—such as a 168% increase in per capita energy consumption and a 3-5% increase in final energy use in emerging economies over the past 20 years—the overall transition process remains slow and based on old technologies. The report notes that the share of electricity in final consumption in countries of the region is still 40% lower than in highly developed countries and 11% below the international average. Therefore, the report recommends that countries pay special attention to increasing renewable energy production and moving away from the traditional "dirty" methods, such as coal, oil, and diesel power generation. If developing Asian countries cannot reduce greenhouse gas emissions to targeted levels, they risk a 17% drop in GDP by 2070, and over 300 million people living near seas and oceans could be exposed to flooding every year. Major factors hindering the energy transition include reliance on export revenue, budget and investment constraints, regulatory environment, infrastructure, and supply of resources. Incidentally, according to the Global Energy Transition Index published by the World Economic Forum, Mongolia fell five places to 116th out of 120 countries last year.

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Innovation

Ts. Baatarkhuu: The phased activation of 5G will boost the Gobi region's development as a specialized industrial zone

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: isee.mn

The expanded meeting of the Council of the Gobi Region was held in Dornogovi province. The Gobi region includes the provinces of Govisümber, Dornogovi, Dundgovi, and Ömnögovi. The government aims to develop this region as a "Specialized Industrial Zone and Green Energy Subzone." In this era of rapid technological advancement, ensuring the readiness of communications infrastructure is essential to accelerate this goal. Currently, the state of the Gobi region is as follows: - In Govisümber province, all soums (sub-provinces) are connected to fiber optic cables. Of its 10 bags (smallest administrative units), 4 are connected to 4G networks, and 6 to 3G networks. - In Dornogovi province, all soums are connected to fiber optic cables, but 7 bags do not have network coverage. However, 14 bags have 4G and 39 bags have 3G network connections. - In Dundgovi province, all soums are connected to fiber optic cables, but 35 bags lack network access. Meanwhile, 16 bags have 4G and 15 bags have 3G connectivity. - In Ömnögovi province, all soums and bags are connected to fiber optic cables. Of these, 18 bags have 4G and 38 bags have 3G networks. The fiber optic capacity of the above provinces in the Gobi region ranges from 1 to 10 Gbps. In addition, according to the digital transition readiness report, Govisümber ranks 6th, Dundgovi 15th, Ömnögovi 18th, and Dornogovi 21st nationally. To further develop the region as a "Specialized Industrial Zone and Green Energy Subzone," the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communication plans to introduce network access to 13 remote points in 2025 and to activate 5G networks in stages. In this context, Minister Ts. Baatarkhuu answered questions from residents of the Gobi region as follows: He stated, “The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communication has successfully organized the 5G tender. Starting next week, we will activate 5G in phases. As a result, mining companies in the Gobi region will have the opportunity to transition to smart mining. For example, the use of driverless vehicles in mining will become possible. This is estimated to reduce sector costs by 15–25%. Usage of water and energy will also decrease. Here, the role of communication infrastructure—specifically 5G—is crucial. Secondly, a transport logistics center to develop e-commerce between Russia and China through the Gobi region will be established. The ministry has launched initiatives to build centers for developing, transporting, and sorting e-commerce goods. This will significantly increase the share of the digital economy in Mongolia's overall economy.” Additionally, considering the renewable energy resources and geographical location of the Gobi region, construction of the Regional Data Center has begun. The global data center market is expected to reach 400 billion USD by 2030. This growth creates challenges for the energy sector, driving data centers to seek inexpensive and stable energy sources. Mongolia can use this trend to compete in the global data center market and accelerate the development of the digital economy. The initial step has been taken with the start of the construction of the Gobi region's data center in Ömnögovi province.

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Artificial Intelligence-Based Technology to be Introduced in Customs Sector

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The General Customs Administration (GCA), with funding from the Government of the Republic of Korea, will implement the project "Strengthening Customs Reform by Introducing Advanced Artificial Intelligence-Based Technology." The aim of the project is to improve the efficiency of customs operations and the effectiveness of risk management. A consortium made up of three leading South Korean technology organizations [B2EN, Virnect, Rebelliion] will participate in the project. They will provide support in introducing a package of services including a customs assistant system, an integrated information search platform, and an artificial intelligence server. By implementing the project, it will be possible to detect risky cargo in advance, improve the effectiveness of customs inspections, and facilitate international trade. Additionally, it will enhance digital transformation, border control capabilities, foster data-driven management, ensure transparency, establish a corruption-free and accountable system, increase tax revenues, and contribute significantly to the effective enforcement of the law. Project director Ryu Ji Seong stated: "The main function of the customs agency is to facilitate international trade and improve risk management. Although the customs sector in Mongolia has become somewhat digitized, it is not yet very effective. Through this project, the data stored in the customs' large databases will be optimized. Customs staff will be able to quickly and efficiently process this information and provide people with clear and precise answers." The project, "Strengthening Customs Reform by Introducing Advanced Artificial Intelligence-Based Technology," will be implemented in 2025-2026.

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VIDEO: 11th Grade Students Design Mongolia’s First Basketball-Playing Robot and Win Two International Competition Categories

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: isee.mn

This time, we interviewed a group of 11th grade students, aged 16-18, who have set their sights on becoming engineers and have created Mongolia’s first basketball-playing robot. Studying at the Koosen College of Technology at MUST (Mongolian University of Science and Technology), they started developing their basketball-playing robot last September to participate in the "Robocon 2025" international competition. In order to achieve their current design, they built a total of five prototype versions, and have now finalized two of the best-developed versions. With these creations, they won first place in two categories at the "Robocon 2025" international competition. A team of ten students, including S. Tulgartur, M. Temuulen, E. Bat-Enkh, N. Bilguun, O. Sodbayar, and L. Odbaatar, all from the Electrical Engineering Department of Koosen College of Technology, collaborated to develop the basketball-playing robot. The robot’s development cost approximately 10 million MNT, which was funded by their school. Regarding this, second year student S. Tulgartur stated: "The ten of us joined forces this year to design this robot to participate in the 'AB Robocon 2025' competition. This event is held among countries in the Asia-Pacific region, and this year, it is being hosted in our country. The goal for this year’s competition was to design a robot that could play basketball in a 2v2 format. We designed and built almost every function ourselves according to the contest rules. To my knowledge, no basketball-playing robot has been made in Mongolia before. This is the first time in our history to create such a robot." Their robot can dribble, pass, defend, and shoot a basketball. The robot features interesting components such as a beverage can used as an air tank and a body made primarily of lightweight aluminum. Regarding the materials used, they explained: "Our robot has three cylinders, which are used to hit or lift the ball upwards for blocking. We used beverage cans as air tanks to operate the cylinders. Most of the main materials were ordered from abroad, but small items we were able to get locally from hardware stores in the 100 Ail district. The combined weight of our two robots must be 50kg, so we built the exterior mostly from lightweight aluminum. The controls are made using a PlayStation controller, which connects via Bluetooth, making it easy to use readily available materials." The robot’s wheels can move in both directions, and the shooter mechanism uses two motors to spin and shoot the ball. They were inspired by a robot made by the School of Telecommunications at MUST for the design of their base. Their robot does not rely on banking shots off the backboard for scoring and was instead designed to rely on direct shooting accuracy. To attack, the robot must enter the opponent’s zone and perform a dribble before attempting to score. They especially worked to ensure the four motors of the base were well-balanced to provide good traction, with the most challenging part being the shooter mechanism. The shooter had to be able to tighten itself while spinning, which required considerable effort. "Our basketball robot can pass, defend, block, protect, and shoot," they added. "Our robot is capable of blocking the opposing team’s attacker before they shoot." Given the financial demands of the project, they spent a total budget of 10 million MNT, provided entirely by their school. Most of the expenses went toward the four base motors, a large battery, and the two shooter motors. Due to the lack of a dedicated robotics laboratory, they had to work in the mechanics laboratory, which is also used as a classroom, limiting them to work during after-school hours. They expressed hope that, if they had access to a proper laboratory, they could do experiments more freely without time constraints. They shared that since the ninth grade, they have aspired to become engineers and entered Koosen school for that purpose. Upon joining, they were excited to discover the Robocon club, which helps strengthen theoretical knowledge with practical application, making it easier to become engineers and better understand their professional coursework. Following their dreams and education, they managed to build Mongolia's first-ever basketball-playing robot. With it, they won first place in two categories at the "Robocon 2025" competition.

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Mongolians' English Proficiency Is at a 'Low Level'

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

According to the 2024 "EF English Proficiency Index," Mongolia ranked 84th out of 116 countries in terms of English language proficiency. In other words, the general level of English proficiency among Mongolians has been rated as at a "low level." This index, which assesses the English skills of adults in various countries, uses scores from online tests to determine the rankings. Countries like the Netherlands (647 points), Singapore (631), Austria (616), Denmark (615), and Norway (614) lead the list in English proficiency. European countries tend to rank higher, and Singapore has the highest score among Asian countries. Mongolia's English score is 464, which is lower than the world average of 477. Among the 24 participating Asian countries, Mongolia is ranked 14th. The index helps evaluate the English proficiency of countries and offers recommendations for governments and educational institutions to better plan and improve language education policies, as well as to understand the environment and needs for learning languages.

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Premium Innova Company Officially Introduces Slab Formwork System

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: news.mn

Premium Corporation's Premium Innova company has expanded its operations in the construction industry by officially launching rental and sales services for the Alu Flex slab formwork system to accelerate productivity. About Alu Flex slab formwork:
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The Alu Flex panel consists of 7-layer birch wood with a phenolic coating, allowing it to be used 40–60 times. The formwork joints are sealed with a flexible gasket to protect against water and moisture. The plywood surface of the panel is smooth with no roughness, resulting in a flat, even finish and saving on additional leveling costs. 3–5 TIMES FASTER AND LABOR-SAVING SOLUTION
- The intelligent, lightweight structure, made up of fewer components, can be assembled and disassembled by just 2–3 assistants without requiring professional carpenters.
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TODAY: Training on "Developing the Startup Business Policy Ecosystem" to be Held

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Overview of today's events: 9:00 AM: The international training "Developing the Startup Business Policy Ecosystem" will be held at the Continental Hotel. 10:00 AM: Meeting to discuss the "Plan for Innovation and Collaboration of Customs Organizations Based on Artificial Intelligence" will be held at the General Customs Office. Contact phone: 90145985 11:00 AM: The "Mongolian Men’s Development Society" NGO will provide information on the topic "Trust the Mongolian man, he will protect his family" at "Mongol News". 12:00 PM: The Mongolian Retailers Association under the "Citizens’ Fair Court" NGO will hold a press conference at the National Media Center to demand the dismissal of the Minister of Justice and the Chief of the General Police Directorate. - The 3x3 basketball championship will continue at D. Sukhbaatar Square until May 14. - The special biology exhibition titled "Spectrum of the Living World" is ongoing at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum until June 1. - The Mongolian Association of Professional Nurseries and Landscaping Companies, together with its partners, will organize the forestry and landscaping "Modlog Garden Expo" exhibition and sale at IC Park in Yarmag for 60 days until the end of June. In the regions: - In Zavkhan province, the "Seedling Exhibition-Sale 2025" will be held. - The Selenge Province Public Library announced an online meme creation contest for all ages in celebration of National Script and Literary Days, running from May 1-20. Abroad: - In Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, the Asian Chess Championship for adults will be held from June 6 to 16. Mongolian chess players will participate in this tournament. - At the National Museum of the Czech Republic, the "Chinggis Khaan" international exhibition will be on display until June 22. Follow @montsame.mn

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Orkhon: AI-Based Device Handed Over to Health Centers

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Intelligent ECG devices based on artificial intelligence have been handed over to local health centers by the Ministry of Health. Within the framework of the "Healthy Mongolian Citizen" national movement, a joint order by the Minister of Health and the Minister of Education is implementing a nationwide preventative screening for first-grade students to detect eye, dental, and heart diseases. This screening program began in April 2025 and includes 2,576 students from 22 schools in Orkhon province. As part of this program, the Director of the Health Department, M. Munkhtsetseg, handed over smart electrocardiogram (ECG) devices based on artificial intelligence, made by LEPU MEDICAL, to local sum and family health centers. By using these devices, it is possible to detect childhood heart diseases at early stages, improve the quality and accessibility of diagnostics, treat detected conditions early, and prevent complications. Additionally, these devices play an important role in reducing heart disease-related mortality and chronic illness. The AI-powered smart device provides fast and accurate diagnoses, eases the workload of medical professionals, and significantly supports the development and implementation of data-driven preventive policies.

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Unvaccinated Individuals Against Measles Put Unscheduled Children and Medically Exempt People at Risk

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) has urged citizens to actively participate in measles immunization. O. Dashpagma, Head of the Immunization Department of NCID, stated: "Measles is considered a highly contagious acute infectious disease, caused by a virus and transmitted from person to person through airborne droplets. To prevent this disease, in Mongolia, according to the national immunization schedule, children are vaccinated at nine months and again at two years of age. By receiving both doses, one can be protected from this infectious disease. Those who are most vulnerable to contracting measles are those who have not been vaccinated or have missed one of the doses. Therefore, parents must ensure their children are vaccinated at nine months and at two years old. If missed for any reason, catch-up vaccination for children under 15 years old can be done at local hospitals or family health centers. Also, if someone has been a close contact of a confirmed or suspected case, or has been in an outbreak cluster, they should be vaccinated within 72 hours to reduce the risk of illness. Immunizations are organized at all health centers, and, since it follows the fixed national schedule, vaccination is provided regardless of residence. Although vaccination efforts have been intensified following the outbreak, some individuals have not been vaccinated for various reasons, putting those who are not yet at the scheduled age, those with medical reasons, and those with contraindications at risk. Therefore, we urge those who have missed scheduled vaccination ages to actively participate in catch-up vaccinations." Warning: Media organizations (television, radio, social and web pages) are prohibited from using our information in whole or in part in any form, except with agreement and proper citation of the source (ikon.mn).

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A 4-Month-Old Child Dies from Measles

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: news.mn

The National Center for Infectious Disease Research provided an update about the situation regarding measles. According to Director E. Ankhbayar of the Center, "Since measles cases were registered from February 18, the control and alert systems of the capital city and provincial health departments have been activated, and surveillance and response measures have been carried out. Of the 1,756 recorded cases, 1,199 have recovered. Measles cases have been reported in a total of 11 provinces across the country. Seventy-three percent of all cases occurred in the capital, and 27 percent in other provinces. About 40 percent of those infected are aged 10-14, and 22 percent are aged 0-4. Since February 8, a total of 804 people have been hospitalized and treated and have been discharged. Currently, 264 people are still under hospital care. Regrettably, a four-month-old patient diagnosed with measles passed away. We express our deepest condolences to the family. The child's condition was very critical upon arrival. He had previously visited two or three different hospitals and had pneumonia for over a month," he said. He also added that the case management system is functioning, with weekly meetings and surveillance response measures ongoing. Nationwide, about 87 percent of the surveillance and response work is being carried out. Support and monitoring visits have been made to 18 provinces. Contact tracing and confirmation measures have been implemented for over 33,000 cases. Recently, due to the increase in measles cases, the number of patients at the National Center for Infectious Disease Research has sharply risen. O. Dashpagma, Head of the Immunization Department at the Center, stated: "Measles is considered a highly infectious and acute disease among infectious diseases. To prevent this disease, immunization is done according to the national schedule at 9 months and again at 2 years of age. Children must fully receive both doses. This way, it is entirely possible to prevent measles. Children who are not or insufficiently immunized are at risk of infection. Therefore, parents should make sure their children receive both scheduled doses—at 9 months and 2 years. Check whether your child was immunized, and if for any reason your child missed the scheduled vaccine, you can visit your local health center to get a supplemental immunization for children up to 15 years old. Whether your child has been vaccinated is noted in the pink maternity and child health booklet. If not vaccinated, you should contact your local health center. If you are a close contact of a confirmed case, you need to be immunized within 72 hours," she said. With the increase in measles outbreaks, the risk of severe disease is high among unvaccinated children. People with chronic illnesses are also at higher risk of complications. Therefore, the Center strongly advises everyone to participate actively in immunization.

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NCCD: Four-Month-Old Infant Diagnosed with Measles Passed Away Today

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: isee.mn

The National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) provided an update on current issues. During this briefing, NCCD Director E. Ankhbayar stated, "Since February 18, there have been 1,756 registered cases of measles. Of these, 1,199 patients have recovered. Measles cases have been recorded in 18 provinces, with 73% of all cases occurring in the capital, Ulaanbaatar, and 27% in the provinces. Among all cases, 22% are in children aged 0-4 years, and over 40% are in those aged 10-14 years. A total of 804 people have been treated and discharged from hospitals. As of today, 264 patients are currently receiving treatment at the NCCD. A four-month-old infant who was not vaccinated against measles passed away early this morning. The child's condition was extremely serious upon arrival. In general, the child had pneumonia for over a month and had been admitted to several hospitals in serious condition. The risk of death is high among children who have not been vaccinated against measles, are not yet eligible for vaccination, or who have chronic illnesses." Immunization Program Director Ms. Dashpagma added, "To prevent measles, children are vaccinated at 9 months and again at 2 years old. They must receive both doses. If a child missed their scheduled vaccinations, parents should bring them to their local health center to catch up. If someone has been exposed in a confirmed or suspected outbreak, they should receive vaccination within 72 hours. Receiving vaccinations now will help ensure a less severe impact during the flu outbreak expected this coming fall."

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E.Ankhbayar: Unfortunately, a Four-Month-Old Child Diagnosed with Measles Has Passed Away

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: ikon.mn

A press briefing on the current situation regarding measles was given today by the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD). E. Ankhbayar, Director General of the NCCD, stated: "Since the first confirmed case of measles on February 18, the incident management system has been actively working, conducting surveillance and response measures. During this period, 1,756 cases have been registered, of which 1,199 have recovered. Sadly, a four-month-old patient diagnosed with measles passed away today. We express our deepest condolences to the family. The child's condition was very severe upon arrival, having been transferred through 2-3 hospitals, and had been suffering from pneumonia for over a month. Due to the increased outbreak of measles, the risk of infection is higher among children who are not yet eligible for vaccination. We cannot rule out the risk of death for children with chronic underlying diseases. Therefore, we kindly ask all parents and citizens to ensure timely vaccination." Warning: Media outlets (TV, radio, social media, and websites) are prohibited from fully or partially using our information in any form, except with agreed terms and by stating the source (ikon.mn).

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E.Ankhbayar: A 4-Month-Old Child Infected with Measles Died Early This Morning

Published: 2025-05-13 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

Director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD), E. Ankhbayar, provided information about measles. He stated, "The number of people contracting measles is increasing. There is some unfortunate news. A 4-month-old child who was infected with the disease passed away in the early hours of today. Such a sad case has been reported. My condolences. The infant had not been vaccinated and was in very serious condition. The child had been transferred between two to three hospitals and had suffered from pneumonia for over a month. The condition was critical when admitted to the hospital," he said.

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Politics

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Infrastructure

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Society

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Environment

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Innovation

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Health

Unvaccinated Individuals Against Measles Put Unscheduled Children and Medically Exempt People at Risk

A 4-Month-Old Child Dies from Measles

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