Mar 15, 2025 58 min read Daily News Summaries

Mongolia News Summary for March 15, 2025

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Politics

Court Nullifies Order to Seize 1 Billion Tugriks of Mayor Kh. Nyambaatar's Assets

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: isee.mn

The complaint lodged by Kh. Nyambaatar against car importers was discussed in a lower court yesterday. Interestingly, a decision was made last November to prohibit assigning Ulaanbaatar city's license plates to cars imported into the country. As a result, car importers have repeatedly informed that this decision restricts their business rights. In response, Mayor Kh. Nyambaatar stated that he "is not afraid of the few brokers who have collected a few dirty coins." This statement led the "Auto Trade and Vehicle Business Association" NGO to file a complaint, which is ongoing in court. Consequently, a judge's order was issued to freeze Kh. Nyambaatar's assets, equivalent to the claim amount of 1 billion tugriks. Subsequently, after hearing the case in the lower court yesterday, Kh. Nyambaatar's complaint was accepted, and the decision to freeze 1 billion tugriks was nullified.

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Ambassadors and Heads of Diplomatic Missions to Attend Spring Session Opening of the State Great Khural

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions and international organizations residing in Mongolia will be invited to participate in the opening of the spring session of the State Great Khural. The President will attend the opening ceremony at his discretion, while the Prime Minister, members of the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, the General Judicial Council, and heads of other organizations appointed by the State Great Khural will be present. According to the law on the State Great Khural, the regular spring session is to open on March 15. However, if the opening day coincides with a holiday, the session is to be opened on the next working day. Since March 15 of this year falls on a Saturday, the opening of the regular spring session will be on Monday, March 17.

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Member of Parliament S. Tsenguun Criticizes the Ministry of Energy

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: gogo.mn

Member of Parliament S. Tsenguun criticized the Ministry of Energy through social media. He worked as a member of the working group tasked with reforming the energy sector, led by First Deputy Prime Minister T. Dorjkhand. However, during the ratification of this year's state budget, he criticized the excessively high media expenses of the working group and subsequently left the group. In his social media post, he stated, "I have observed and waited for quite some time. Energy reform is not just about increasing prices or building new sources. I've said this many times. It includes market modeling, structural changes, liberalization, legal issues, technological innovation, and automation. For three months I have waited enough for the Ministry of Energy. Officials with the authority to sign and make decisions have not moved. When the price rates changed and the initial payments began, based on public complaints, we organized an emergency meeting on January 22 with the Energy Regulatory Commission and specialists from UBEDTS to review the decision on tiered tariffs and proposed a solution to the ERC to address the issues of 63,306 households in the third tier category or high-consumption group who resolved their heating with electricity in urban ger districts. Afterwards, the decision made in February by the ERC to extend the night tariff calculation period also failed to become a practical solution," he wrote.

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Selection of Peacekeepers

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: isee.mn

Staff officers and military specialists from Mongolia will be selected for the 2025-2026 United Nations peacekeeping missions from November 21-25. Applicants must submit the necessary documents and register on the website psod.maf.gov.mn between November 1-15. Required documents include a request with the endorsement of the relevant unit's leadership, a job description, a driver's license, a passport, copies of certificates from military observer and staff officer training courses, and a brief survey. If selected, the service member will need to independently study the basic peacekeeping course online and participate in peacekeeping training and exercises organized by their unit. This selection process will choose personnel for the 15th rotation of the motorized infantry battalion to serve in the "UNMISS" peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

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Economy

No Protection for the Tugrik

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The government announced that it has instructed the relevant organizations to postpone the decision to increase water and heating prices. It also stated that raising taxes and fees in any form at all levels is prohibited. Taking into account the external and internal economic conditions and adhering to a policy aimed at not burdening people's livelihoods, such a "humane" decision has been made. A few days before this, the Governor of the Bank of Mongolia, B. Lkhagvasuren, stated that inflation has been steadily increasing due to slowed foreign trade turnover, disrupted supply of mining products, and rising electricity prices, weighing heavily on citizens' shoulders. He warned that if the schedule to increase thermal energy prices starting May 15 and hot and cold water prices from September is followed, households and businesses would face even greater pressure. As a result, citizens and the public expressed strong opposition to the state's pressure through taxes and fees, entering a state of "fear" and frustration, which led the government of L. Oyun-Erdene to take this firefighting measure. They did not make this decision because they cared for the living standards of the people or because they loved businesses. Rather, they hurriedly acted to calm public criticism and resentment. They did not even revoke the decision to increase water and heating prices but merely postponed it temporarily. While calming public resentment this way, it is unclear what they are planning behind the scenes to "devour" citizens in another way. In recent years, our government has adopted this deceitful method of "exploiting" and pressuring its citizens. After talking about improving living standards upfront, they quietly reach into their pockets. When presenting this decision, Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene mentioned, "The government is pursuing a policy to support citizens' livelihoods and to avoid as much as possible imposing any burden on them." Meanwhile, Finance Minister B. Javkhlan stated that "the macroeconomic situation is stable." This is a kind of insult, a mockery. We know very well, beyond knowing, the state of the country, household finances, and to what extent citizens are at their wits' end. It is impossible not to notice that citizens are experiencing such heavy pressure every day, with every step they take. In truth, in recent years with the MPP (Mongolian People’s Party) in power and L. Oyun-Erdene leading the government, inflationary oppression has exhausted the people. The Tugrik's value continues to fall, and purchasing power is plummeting. The Mongolian state is failing to meet its duty to maintain inflation at a stable level and to enhance the purchasing power of the Tugrik, effectively losing control over its economic "driving." Last year, the per capita GDP reached a historical high of 6,000 USD, and the leadership is advertising that Mongolia falls under the category of an upper-middle-income country. In a recent interview, Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene claimed, "Since the pandemic, the economy has grown by 5-7% annually. Now, we have finally stabilized our economic indicators, repaid debts, and raised our credit rating. The GDP, which was 43 trillion Tugrik in 2021, has increased to 80 trillion Tugrik this year. A 40-liter can has become an 80-liter 'vat,' which is a considerable achievement." However, why is this growth and these positive indicators having no impact on citizens' lives? The reason is the rising prices of consumer goods and services, or "rocket" inflation, and the burden of taxes and fees. Compared to 2016, the Tugrik's value has fallen by 57%. At that time, the exchange rate of the USD was 2,000 Tugrik, but now it exceeds 3,500. Last month, the US dollar rate reached 3,600. The purchasing power of citizens has decreased by about 60% compared to eight years ago. In 2016, 'Atar' bread was sold for 1,150 Tugrik; now it is 2,572 (123%). Vegetable oil rose from 3,440 to 6,592 (91.6%), and a kilogram of 'Altan' flour increased from 1,600 to 3,176 (98.5%) Tugrik. The price of one kilogram of sheep meat rose from 6,300 to 16,901 Tugrik, and beef from 7,490 to 22,600 Tugrik, increasing by 2.6-3.01 times. The inflation rate nationwide was 6.7% in the third quarter of 2024, reaching 9.6% last month, nearing double digits. While the price of staple goods and services keeps "rocketing" into the sky, the wages and bonuses that citizens take home remain unchanged, "staying on the ground." Statistics agencies report, "Nominal wages have increased by 50% over the last three years," but the real wages index that reflects purchasing power has only increased by about 30% since 2020. Economists have calculated that even the price of the main 10 types of goods has risen by 129%. These few numbers sufficiently illustrate how much burden and pressure Mongolians are enduring. At this moment, the country's economy is struggling. Due to halted coal exports, budget revenues have failed, foreign currency reserves are depleted, and we are unable to finance major projects. Citizens live between debt and credit, unable to recover from the burden of taxes and fees. The leadership is explaining this away by blaming the confrontations among major powers, demand and supply fluctuations of raw materials in the international market, and exchange rate volatility. Furthermore, the Central Bank leadership blamed citizens for "traveling a lot abroad, leading to the depletion of foreign currency reserves and rising rates." In other words, the government is looking for blame elsewhere, claiming that economic hardships are due to external factors beyond our control and attempting to send the message to citizens and the public that the entire world is in crisis, not just Mongolia. However, when you look at the big picture, the main culprit for all this is the state. Although the prices of mining products have fallen on the international market, not all countries' budget revenues have broken down, foreign currency reserves depleted, and inflation reached double digits. Other countries have not "collapsed" just because their citizens traveled and went on vacations abroad. This is the result of our government talking for years about diversifying the economy but achieving nothing. It is the bane of building an economy overly dependent on a single type of mining product. The Central Bank's inability to maintain inflation at a stable level and protect the purchasing power of the Tugrik is the result of incomplete actions. The government and the Bank of Mongolia have not taken real, strategic measures to mitigate the pressure on Tugrik’s value and to build foreign currency reserves. This is supposed to be their basic duty. Because foreign exchange reserves are considered a lever to improve the resilience of the Tugrik, state monetary policy directions always include provisions to build official foreign exchange reserves to meet import needs. Unfortunately, they are failing to fulfill this duty. Currently, what the Mongolian state does best is subjecting its citizens to taxes, fees, and charges. They promise to support citizens and businesses considering the economic situation, yet whenever an opportunity arises, they enact "malicious" decisions affecting the fundamental prices of goods and services by increasing taxes and fees. There is no tax, fee, or charge that hasn't been increased, from vehicle, customs, land, to water and air pollution taxes. Finally, they raised electricity prices. Now they are waiting for the right moment to increase heating and water prices. In principle, taxes and fees should be increased in line with the growth in real wages and incomes. In our country, this policy runs in reverse, exhausting taxpayers, primarily the middle class, who support the budget.

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Inflation is Close to Reaching Double Digits!

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: news.mn

The Bank of Mongolia has set a goal to reduce inflation to six percent by 2025. However, as of today, with inflation surpassing nine percent, there are doubts about the country's ability to meet this target. Specifically, the level of inflation, or the price of consumer goods and services, stood at 6.3 percent in February 2024, but increased to 9.6 percent in February 2025, which is an increase of 3.3 percentage points compared to the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Office. Based on the statistics, inflation in the country was influenced by the following: the price of imported goods, excluding gasoline and fuel, increased by 30.5 percent, while domestic goods prices, excluding meat and solid fuel, rose by 54.6 percent. Looking at the statistics of domestic goods and services that mainly contributed to inflation: Prices in the food, beverage, and water group increased by 9.5 percent, with non-alcoholic beverages increasing by 10.9 percent. Prices in the clothing, textiles, and footwear group increased by 9.0 percent. Prices in the housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels group rose by 22.3 percent. Household furniture and goods prices increased by 7.8 percent. Prices for hotel, public catering, and accommodation services rose by 14.3 percent. Education service prices increased by 18.2 percent. From these statistics, it is evident that the rise in housing prices, which increased by 22.3 percent, had the greatest impact on pushing inflation to 9.6 percent. The National Statistics Office reported that in February of this year, housing prices increased by 12.7 percent compared to the previous year. Specifically, the price of new housing rose by 15.4 percent compared to the same period last year and increased by 1.4 percent compared to the previous month. The average price per square meter of new housing is 4.4 million MNT, with the highest price found in the Sukhbaatar District at 5.61 million MNT. The price of old housing has also increased and is now comparable to that of new housing. Specifically, the average price per square meter of old housing is 4.5 million MNT, and in the Sukhbaatar District, it has reached 5.67 million MNT, surpassing the price of new housing.

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Zangia Portal: Experts' Salaries Increased by 24% in 2024, Key Operators' Salaries Rose by 6%

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: gogo.mn

“Finding workers is difficult.” This is how representatives from almost all sectors in Mongolia have described the main problem faced by companies in recent years. On Zangia.mn, more than 20,000 new job positions are announced monthly, with an average of 5,000 weekly job postings, maintaining the sharp increase since the pandemic period. In just February, there were 2,600 job vacancies in the banking and finance sector, 2,200 in trade and sales, and 1,300 in mining. Currently, information on 296,000 job seekers has been sent to companies in duplicate. In the 2024 Global Talent and Skills Report released by the Global Competitiveness Center, Mongolia ranked 67th out of 67 countries, and in recent years has hardly moved from this last position. Additionally, the World Economic Forum has identified the greatest risk for Mongolia in the coming three years as the shortage of skilled labor. The Ministry of the sector explains that the labor shortage has demographical reasons, as the generation born in times of low birth rates now constitutes the main group in the labor market. Nevertheless, the concern lies more in how to empower the hundreds of thousands of youth already present in the labor market, stressed B. Tuvshintulga, founder and director of Zangia.mn, Mongolia's leading job advertisement platform. Salaries, salaries, salaries. The main factor regulating supply and demand in the labor market is the level of real wages, but they have not significantly increased over the past 10 years, with the share of real wages in GDP being up to 13.3 percentage points lower than in similar countries, according to a report by the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection. Therefore, it is deemed necessary to increase productivity and wages by allocating about 51% of total income to labor and the remaining to capital. Last year, the average salary of experts increased the most at 24%, managers saw a 15% increase, while the average salary of key operators rose by just 6%, according to a comprehensive salary study by the "Zangia Portal" covering 102 companies across five sectors. Moreover, 64.7% of the participating organizations implemented salary revisions in 2024, with an average wage increase of 19%. In Mongolia, only 0.5% of companies' salary budgets are spent on employee development, which is ten times less than international levels, noted B. Tuvshintulga. According to data from the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection, youths born since 2000 will make up 1.3 million of Mongolia's three million working-age citizens by 2035. Thus, employers will need to increase their efforts to retain "Gen Z" individuals, who have a completely new perspective on evaluating labor. Without measures to reduce emigration and encourage return migration, emigration is projected to reach 206,600 by 2035, a 68.9% increase from 2020, according to the Ministry's estimates.

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Opportunities for Collaboration with Poland in Industry, Agriculture, and Mining

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

A Mongolian-Polish business forum was held in Warsaw as part of the state visit of Mongolian President U. Khurelsukh to the Republic of Poland. During this visit, two Mongolian companies signed business agreements totaling 8 million euros. Poland is one of the leading European Union countries in terms of exports to Mongolia. In the past year, trade turnover between the two countries was 105 million USD, with Mongolia exporting goods worth over 1 million USD and importing about 104 million USD worth of products from Poland. Mongolian business representatives visited the Institute for Renewable Energy under the Polish Academy of Sciences and became familiar with the operations of Polfa Sa Trachmin, Poland's largest pharmaceutical plant. The forum was attended by the heads of state of both countries, who delivered opening remarks. Polish President Andrzej Duda expressed interest in participating in major infrastructure projects and mega projects in Mongolia, such as the New Kharkhorin and Ulaanbaatar city public transport projects. He mentioned the potential to expand economic cooperation by enhancing traditional relationships and exploring new opportunities. Mongolian President U. Khurelsukh stated, "During this visit, the relationship between Mongolia and Poland has been elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Although economic and trade turnover between the two countries has been increasing in recent years, it has not reached the level we envision. Therefore, it is important to focus on increasing trade turnover. Mongolia is working to attract foreign investment and create a favorable legal environment. We invite collaboration and investment from partners familiar with our country's significant infrastructure projects, drawing on experiences from the 1980s." At the forum, the President of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI), L. Tser Od, and the head of the Polish Trade and Investment Agency signed an agreement. Presentations on the economic, business environment, trade, and investment potentials of the two countries were delivered. Mongolia mainly exports wool, cashmere, leather, and mining products to Poland, while importing food products, machinery, medicines, and medical equipment from Poland. Leaders from the two countries' Chambers of Commerce emphasized seeking to increase trade turnover and diversify products. MNCCI's L. Tser Od highlighted that by combining Mongolia's rich mineral resources with Poland's advanced technology, the efficiency and sustainability of extraction processes can be improved. He also suggested opportunities to cooperate in sectors such as animal husbandry, dairy, and food technology to expand the trade of organic and processed products. Poland's experience in energy transition could significantly contribute to Mongolia's sustainable energy development. Considering Mongolia's strategic geographical location, Poland's railway and logistics experience can help improve regional connectivity. Additionally, expanding collaborations between universities and vocational training institutions can increase innovation and knowledge exchange. Over 200 representatives from the mining, food, cashmere, leather, health, education, and legal sectors attended the Mongolian-Polish business forum.

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Position: Electric Price Hikes and Tax Burdens Push Entrepreneurs to the Brink

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: itoim.mn

The Energy Regulatory Commission increased electricity rates by 30% for businesses and introduced a three-tier increase for households starting in November 2024. Although the government planned to increase both electricity and heating rates, it deferred the heating price hike to avoid burdening businesses and citizens too much. We looked into how the increase in electricity prices affects entrepreneurs. “Has Guttal” LLC founder M. Zolzaya said, “I learned about the electricity price increase suddenly. The increase in electricity prices is putting businesses under more pressure. If sales increased as much as electricity prices, it would be different. Whenever costs rise, we are forced to increase our employees’ salaries. We are operating from one loan to the next. We are searching for reasonable manufacturers who offer low-interest, long-term loans and assistance tailored for us. However, even when we get loans, we are just covering one debt with another. In recent times, the burden on entrepreneurs has been increasing, making it difficult to save or expand our production. The dream of entering the global market seems to be fading. Our company used to have over 10 employees. Since COVID-19, young people who are passionate about local production have decreased, and more are leaving for foreign countries. Since 2005, our company has been operating in the footwear, leather, and small goods sector. We used to have two factories, one for small goods and another for shoes, but due to rising costs, we had to close one factory. Recently, sales have decreased and are not as they used to be, leading us to reduce staff and production space. S. Davaajav, Chairman of the Board of the Mongolian Leather and Hide Manufacturers Association, stated: "The leather and hide sector has a high electricity usage. Processing leather involves about 40 stages from the initial to the final stage, which takes about 20 days. Half of these stages involve wet processing and the other half dry processing. Electricity costs account for 5-10% of total expenses. If electricity prices double, this burden is passed to businesses. The leather and hide sector is the heaviest within light industry. Now, businesses operating with a barely 5-10% profit margin are on the verge of collapse with rising costs. In our country, various expenses keep rising without the understanding that they should decrease as in other countries. Prices often increase and do not fall. Other countries experience fluctuations with inflation and other factors. But here, once prices increase, they don’t come down, which is an unhealthy economic habit. For example, in 2020, about 30 leather and hide companies were operating. Now, due to price hikes and pressures, almost 10 have ceased operations. Last year, changes in the VAT law eliminated the deduction for raw materials, and now a 10% VAT burden automatically applies. There is a significant tax burden in Mongolia. If such tax pressures and price increases continue, the sector will face difficult conditions. D. Tugsjargal, CEO of “Agni” LLC, said, “Before the electricity rate increase, we were paying around 180,000 MNT, but now it’s over 300,000 MNT. Electricity costs are part of the operating expenses, which affect the cost of goods sold. So, as electricity prices rise, so does the price of finished products. This creates a disadvantage in competing with imported goods, as we cannot lower prices. Also, the increase in electricity prices affects the costs of all raw materials to some extent. As a business entity in Mongolia, we are under pressure. Since 2001, our company has been operating in the leather goods sector. We’ve been through many hurdles. Employees in private companies receive a minimum salary of 1-1.5 million MNT, but taxes take a substantial portion of this salary. It's thought companies are paying salaries, but due to taxes, actual take-home pay is lower. Working for the government has many benefits, such as access to mortgage loans. So why not support long-standing companies in accessing mortgage financing as well? Ultimately, many businesses consider closing due to the high pressure and prefer to lease their workplace and live comfortably. All money goes to operational costs, salaries, and raw materials. Sometimes we can’t even pay taxes on time, and we end up taking loans to cover them when threatened with account closures due to unpaid taxes. It seems there’s a policy failure causing excessive pressure and mistakes for entrepreneurs. E. Shijir, CEO of "QSC," said, "Holding electricity prices down for too long has strained the sector. There have been no new investments, equipment has aged, and the ability to provide reliable services has declined. This needs to be fixed. However, the government can’t suddenly raise prices drastically under the pretext of fixing it. This causes economic shocks and negative impacts on business activities and purchasing power. Prices should be increased gradually and absorbed into the economic cost. Our company has been operating steadily since 2009. Recently, due to unclear and unstable government actions, it has become contentious. There’s a lot of uncertainty around how to manage and calculate taxes and what to focus on. Many issues arise from unclear matters."

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US Tariff Policy and Potential Channels Affecting Our Country

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: gogo.mn

Today, the leaders of the Bank of Mongolia met with journalists to discuss the economic situation. During this, they mentioned the US tariff policy and potential channels that may impact our country. It has become clear that US President Donald Trump will continue his trade war with neighboring China for the next four years. In addition, high import tariffs have begun to be imposed against countries with high foreign trade deficits such as Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. In the new history of the US, there is a phrase distinguishing the periods before and after September 11. Now, researchers are discussing whether the 20th century US and global economy can be divided into pre-Trump and post-Trump periods. How will the tax decisions of the richest country in the world and the US president affect small Mongolia? Economists and researchers of the central bank have put forward the following predictions: By implementing his tariff policy, as promised during the election, the US President Trump is expected to slow down the economic growth of our neighboring country by one percentage point (McKibbin, Hogan, and Noland 2024). As a result, the demand for industrial metals may decrease, and the prices of raw materials may fall. In this case, there is a risk that our country's export revenue will fall faster than expected.

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Forecast of Inflation Reaching 12.4% Delays Price Increases

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: gogo.mn

The government instructed relevant organizations to postpone the planned increases in heating and water prices. N. Uchral, the head of the Cabinet Secretariat, informed that during the government meeting, the Minister of Finance reported on the current economic situation. In response to the situation arising from international trade wars and tariffs, the Prime Minister directed the ministers to take appropriate measures. Mongolia is a unitary state structure. Therefore, any increase in fees or taxes in the 21 provinces and the capital is prohibited by government decision. Decisions have been made to stop the increase of taxes, fees, and charges in association with laws and regulations to be submitted to the parliament. As of last January, inflation was 9.7% in the capital and 9.6% nationwide. Economic activity, wage increases, service fees, rental prices, and electricity prices have had the most significant impact on this. According to a study by the Bank of Mongolia, inflation was expected to rise to 12.4% by the third quarter of next year. Therefore, the government withdrew from its plan to increase the prices of services such as heating and water. What is inflation? It is the phenomenon where the prices of goods and services rise and the value of money decreases. Inflation is determined by measuring the price changes of 410 goods and services in the consumer basket. Inflation is classified as either demand-pull or cost-push. In Mongolia, the highest annual inflation rate was 325% in 1993. The central bank has the duty of implementing monetary policy to stabilize inflation at the targeted level (8%). Why does inflation rise? The primary reasons can include economic overexpansion, a sudden increase in the money supply, increased government spending, a decline in the actual capacity of national production, depreciation of the national currency, and increases in taxes and the cost of foreign debt.

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The Economy is Expected to Grow by 7.4% This Year

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Ulaanbaatar. This year, our country's economy is expected to grow by 7.4%. As coal production remains at a high level and the production of copper concentrate at Oyu Tolgoi increases, growth in the mining sector is expected to accelerate. The agricultural sector is recovering from the hardships of the dzud, fiscal policy is loosening, and major projects in energy and infrastructure are being implemented, leading to increased investment which will support growth in non-mining sectors. In the medium term, project developments are expected to continue supporting economic growth throughout 2026, but from 2027, external demand is forecast to weaken, investment is expected to decrease, and trade conditions are likely to deteriorate, which might undermine growth prospects. Additionally, inflation is predicted to exceed targets throughout this year, stabilizing within the target range from the second quarter of 2026. Domestic prices for flour, meat, and meat products are rising, and food inflation is projected to increase in the coming quarters. Domestic demand is increasing, and the exchange rate for the tugrik is weakening, causing prices for imports and domestic goods to rise, with overall inflation expected to remain in the double digits throughout this year. Economic activity is predicted to gradually slow down next year, and as the base effect of price increases for government-regulated services dissipates, inflation is expected to stabilize within the target range starting from the second quarter of 2026. These expectations could be affected by sudden weather events, the indirect influence of utility costs for enterprises and organizations, the implementation of mega projects, fiscal uncertainty, and currency exchange rate trends, as reported by the Mongolbank. In January of this year, inflation reached 9.6%, increasing by 0.6 percentage points from the previous month, with economic activity and wage increases leading to higher than expected increases in service, rental, and import prices. The increase in electricity prices and its indirect effects have contributed to inflation, and out of the 410 products in the consumer basket, the number of products rising by more than 8% has increased, accounting for 48% of the total basket. Foreign trade turnover has been good, and the transport sector increased by 23.1%. Due to the influence of domestic demand, other service sectors expanded by 8%, contributing 4.8 percentage points to the overall economic growth. With economic activity and import growth, tax revenue collection has improved, and net taxes on products increased by 16.1%, supporting growth by 2 percentage points. Coal production reached 100 million tons, and production of copper and gold at Oyu Tolgoi has increased, resulting in the mining sector growing by 10.8%, whereas last year, the livestock sector contracted by 28.7% due to the loss of 9.4 million head of livestock.

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Increase in production and export of livestock raw materials

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The executive director of the Agricultural Exchange State-Owned Joint Stock Company, H. Otgonbayar, and other leaders met with representatives of the "Mongolian Wool Products Manufacturers Association" and the "Mongolian Leather Production Association." During the meeting, specialists from the Agricultural Exchange introduced the work being implemented within the framework of the "White Gold" national movement to support the processing industry of livestock raw materials. The exchange specialists noted the importance of close coordination between the Agricultural Exchange and cooperatives in increasing the sales, processing, and export of livestock raw materials. They exchanged views with manufacturers on how to use standard-compliant warehouses in rural areas, which are key stages in the raw material supply system. Professional associations expressed their intention to include representatives in organizing training on raw material preparation within the frameworks of the "White Gold" and "New Cooperative" movements.

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How Did the Capital Spend its 500 Billion Tugrik in Securities?

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: gogo.mn

The Mayor of the Capital has submitted the report on the spending of securities as of the 12th of this month. According to the Law on the Securities Market and the regulations on issuing, trading, and reporting securities by provinces and the capital, it is required to report how the securities have been spent on projects. Out of the planned 500.0 billion tugriks, 465.0 billion tugriks have been spent on project and activity financing, while the completion of 35.0 billion tugriks is still awaited. The Capital City Council approved the issuance and phased trading of up to 5 million capital securities with a nominal price of 100 thousand tugriks each in the domestic market. The capital aimed to use the funds raised from the sale of these securities to finance the following projects: - The power accumulation station work: 296 billion tugriks - Engineering network work for demolishing and rebuilding public housing that does not meet operational standards: 26.9 billion tugriks - External engineering network work within the re-planning of ger districts: 52.5 billion tugriks - Increasing the cost of repair, renovation, and planning work for road facilities: 120.6 billion tugriks - Increasing the comprehensive complex of residential apartments in the Selbe sub-center: 1.6 trillion tugriks Source: Stock Exchange

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42,000 Users Informed of Changes in Night Tariff Discount

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The Energy Regulatory Commission and Ulaanbaatar Electricity Distribution Network JSC have announced changes to the calculation time and amount of consumption for the night electricity tariff discount. The night tariff discount for households in the ger districts, which previously covered consumption from 21:00 to 06:00, has been extended to 21:00 to 09:00. This means the discount period is now three hours longer. Additionally, the consumption limit has been increased from 800-1500 kWh. Previously, households connected to the 220-volt network had a consumption limit of 700 kWh, which is now increased to 1500 kWh, and those connected to the 380-volt network have their limit increased from 1500 to 3000 kWh. The Ulaanbaatar Electricity Distribution Network JSC clarified that this discount applies to households with time-differentiated tariff meters in the capital, provincial centers, and urban areas with a population of over 10,000, located in the ger district zones. Despite the government's decision to increase the night tariff discount time and consumption limits, effective from February this year, residents were reportedly unaware of the changes. In response, the Ulaanbaatar Electricity Distribution Network JSC has been working on making changes to the electronic sales system activities and has established the technical conditions to calculate electricity discounts according to the new rules. Due to a system glitch, 42,823 consumers were billed based on the old schedule and limits, and corrections and notifications have been sent to them. Ulaanbaatar Electricity Distribution Network JSC mentioned that this situation caused misunderstandings and confused information among the public, and they apologized to the consumers.

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Diplomacy

President U. Khurelsukh Conducts State Visit to Poland

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

President U. Khurelsukh is conducting a state visit to the Republic of Poland (RP), at the invitation of Polish President Andrzej Duda. The President was welcomed at Warsaw's "Frederic Chopin" International Airport by Mongolia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Poland, N. Oyuundari, and the head of the International Policy Bureau of the Polish Presidential Administration, Wojciech Kolarski. This visit marks the first such state visit to Poland at the presidential level in 12 years. The two heads of state will hold a one-on-one meeting, official talks, and provide information to the press. The President will also meet with the heads of the Polish Parliament and Government. During the visit, it is planned to elevate the level of traditional, friendly relations, as well as to sign over 10 documents on cooperation in the fields of health, agriculture, education, science, paleontology, archaeology, media, culture, and cinema. Furthermore, a performance by a Mongolian Morin Khuur ensemble will be presented in Warsaw, and a business forum will be organized by the two countries’ Chambers of Commerce. Previously, President N. Bagabandi in 1999 and President Ts. Elbegdorj in 2013 visited Poland from our country. From the Polish side, Presidents L. Kaczyński in 2008, B. Komorowski in 2013, and A. Duda in 2023 have visited Mongolia.

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President Khurelsukh and Duda Announce Establishment of Comprehensive Partnership

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The state visit of President Khurelsukh of Mongolia to the Republic of Poland continues. The two countries' Presidents provided representatives of media organizations with information on the results of their official talks. The talks were fruitful and were of significant importance in expanding and developing the traditional friendly relations and cooperation, as noted by the Heads of State. This state visit, by elevating the level of relations and leading to a "Comprehensive Partnership," opened a new chapter in the history of relations, which was highlighted as a special event. During the talks, they assessed the achievements of the past 75 years and clarified the roadmap for their relations and cooperation in the coming years. They decided to further develop cooperation in sectors such as trade, economy, investment, mining, geology, infrastructure, transport logistics, education, science, archaeology, health, and tourism. The Polish side expressed its interest in investing and cooperating in major development projects such as the "New Kharkhorum" city, heavy industry, public transport, and sanitation facilities. In particular, the Polish side will introduce advanced techniques, technology, and innovation in the fields of food, agriculture, and manufacturing, train specialists, and share experiences. They also agreed to align Mongolia's "One Billion Trees" national movement with Poland's "Green City" program. "Mongolia is a truly democratic and promising country," President Andrzej Duda emphasized. The Heads of State expressed confidence that the official talks and agreements reached would elevate the relations and cooperation to a new level.

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Mongolia and Poland Establish Comprehensive Partnership

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: gogo.mn

President of Mongolia Ukhnaa Khurelsukh is making a state visit to the Republic of Poland. As part of the visit, a "Joint Declaration on Comprehensive Partnership between Mongolia and the Republic of Poland" was signed by Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh and Polish President Andrzej Duda. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, their relationship has been elevated to the level of a comprehensive partnership. This partnership aims to strengthen mutual respect and trust, align social and economic development goals, and enhance collaboration in various fields. Additionally, documents concerning cooperation were signed by relevant officials from the two governments. These include: - The "Action Plan for the Comprehensive Partnership between Mongolia and the Republic of Poland for 2025-2030," signed by Mongolia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh and Poland's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski. This plan outlines priorities for cooperation in political dialogue, parliamentary cooperation, economy, trade, agriculture, science, technology, and the environment. - A "Memorandum of Understanding between the Regulatory Authority for Medicines and Medical Devices of Mongolia and the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products of the Republic of Poland," signed by Mongolia’s Minister of Health Togtmol Munkhsaihan and Poland's Director of the Office for Registration Grzegorz Cessak. This cooperation will help standardize European practices in the production, storage, and distribution of medical products in Mongolia. - An agreement on cooperation between the National Defense University of Mongolia and the War Studies University of the Republic of Poland was signed by rector Dashzeveg Surenkhorloo of Mongolia and rector Mieczyslaw Gocul of Poland. The cooperation includes joint research, training, and experience exchange in the field of defense. - A "Memorandum of Understanding on Scientific Cooperation between the Mongolian Academy of Sciences and the Polish Academy of Sciences" was signed by President Sodnomyn Demberel from the Mongolian side and President Marek Konarzewski from the Polish side. The academies have a history of collaboration in history, ethnology, paleontology, and biology since the mid-1960s. Further cooperation agreements were signed between television and radio agencies, press agencies, film industries, universities, conservatories, and regional administrations from both countries, covering a wide range of areas from media to education, culture, and local development. These agreements aim to enhance mutual understanding and promote effective and diverse collaboration between Mongolia and Poland.

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The Speaker of the Polish Senate Meets with the President of Mongolia

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The state visit of the President of Mongolia, U. Khurelsukh, to the Republic of Poland is ongoing. The Speaker of the Senate of the country, Malgorzata Kidawa-Blonska, met with the President. The parties agreed that legislative bodies and inter-parliamentary cooperation play an important role in expanding bilateral relations. They also reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring human rights, freedom, and equality, especially by increasing women's social participation and working together at the international level. During the state visit, more than 10 documents on cooperation in the fields of education, science, geology, paleontology, culture, cinema, and media were signed, highlighting the deepening and strengthening of relations in all areas. The Senate of the Polish Parliament comprises 100 members, who are elected for a four-year term through a majoritarian system. The Senate participates in the legislative process by reviewing, accepting, amending, or rejecting laws passed by the Sejm, although it does not perform executive oversight functions.

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President Khurelsukh and A. Duda Held Official Talks

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Prague. The state visit of the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, to the Republic of Poland is ongoing. As part of the state visit, President Khurelsukh of Mongolia and President Andrzej Duda of the Republic of Poland held official talks. During the discussions, the heads of state expressed their satisfaction that relations between Mongolia and Poland are actively developing in many economic and social sectors, thanks to the efforts of both sides. They also agreed that elevating the traditional friendly relations between the two countries to the level of a "Comprehensive Partnership" through this visit represents an important event that opens a new chapter in the history of their relationship. Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1950, the two countries have collaborated in many social and economic fields. Building on this experience, they agreed to work together on a broader scale to increase trade, economic cooperation, and investment. They also plan to engage in mutually beneficial cooperation in major development projects, transportation, education, science, geology, mining, culture, arts, and environmental protection. The heads of state discussed addressing and contributing to solving the global challenges of climate change, desertification, soil degradation, and food security, implementing the initiatives and goals proposed by the two countries.

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Infrastructure

Mongolia Expects to Lay the "Power of Siberia 2" Pipeline

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: itoim.mn

The "Power of Siberia 2" project, a new major gas pipeline linking Russia and China, is creating a geopolitical situation that may alter relations among Beijing, Moscow, and Washington. If this pipeline becomes operational, Russia’s natural gas supply to China, passing through Mongolia, is expected to increase by 50 billion cubic meters (1.8 trillion cubic feet) annually. Although the "Power of Siberia 2" pipeline was excluded from the Mongolian Government's 2024-2028 work program, Chinese and Russian officials have recently provided limited information about the project. Nevertheless, Mongolia’s First Deputy Prime Minister L. Gantumur emphasized that discussions regarding the gas pipeline are ongoing and making progress. If China and Russia reach an agreement and begin construction of the pipeline, Mongolia has highlighted its readiness to collaborate and expedite the project. In an interview with the "Post" newspaper, Mongolia’s Minister of Economics discussed why the "Power of Siberia 2" project is not included in Mongolia's governmental program, explaining that it cannot be decided unilaterally. For the project to proceed, China and Russia must first reach an agreement. "I believe the only issue is that the buyer, CNPC, needs to agree with the supplier on investment and pricing," he said. A decade ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the then Mongolian head of state initially signed a memorandum for establishing the China-Mongolia-Russia economic corridor. In recent years, China has been working to diversify its energy supply. Last year, Russia became China’s second-largest source of gas. "If China and Russia reach an agreement and start building the pipeline, we are ready to speed up the project. The Mongolian Government is committed to advancing this project," stated the Mongolian Minister of Economics. In a "China Electric Power News" interview, Liu Hong, Head of the National Energy Administration’s Oil and Natural Gas Department, did not mention the pipeline when listing major projects for 2025. On Wednesday, in the work report of the "Two Sessions" of the National Development and Reform Commission, it was stated that China will push forward real progress in energy cooperation with global partners, including expanding the "Power of Siberia 1" pipeline.

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A. Undraa: People need to understand that the uranium project is of strategic importance to our country

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: ikon.mn

A. Undraa, a member of the State Great Khural, has expressed her position on uranium. She stated, "One of the historical decisions made by the State Great Khural with its 126 members was to amend the Nuclear Energy Law and unblock the joint project with the French Republic. The government of Mongolia decided not to regulate uranium, which is a radioactive mineral, under the Mineral Resources Law, but instead under the Nuclear Energy Law. Because this aligns with Mongolia's ambitions and aspirations to develop nuclear energy, successive governments and parliaments have upheld this principle. Therefore, this is a correct decision and a strategic decision for our country." Warning: Media organizations (Television, Radio, Social, and Web pages) must cite the source (ikon.mn) if they use our information in any form, either fully or partially.

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Direct Flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai Begin in July

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

MIAT LLC has announced that starting from July 2nd this year, it will operate regular flights from Ulaanbaatar to Shanghai every Wednesday and Saturday. This announcement was made during a meeting aimed at presenting Mongolia's tourism potential, which was organized on the 12th of this month in Shanghai by the Mongolian Tourism Association, MIAT LLC's Beijing representative office, and "TAM group". It is expected that by launching direct flights during the peak summer vacation and tourism season and improving accessibility, the number of travelers between the two countries will increase. Additionally, it is noteworthy that representatives from 33 Chinese companies operating in the tourism sector, totaling over 50 people, participated in this meeting.

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Location for New Building of National Art Theater and Main Stadium Determined, Changes in Tuul Highway Feasibility Study

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The decision to build the first highway through Ulaanbaatar city has been reached, and the feasibility study has been completed and tender announced. Specifically, the tender for selecting a contractor to build the highway along the Tuul River was scheduled to open today, but it has been postponed until April 1st. Sources clarified that the location for the new building of the National Art Theater and Central Stadium has been determined to be in the front part of the National Garden Park, around the Ikh Tengeriin and Baga Tengeriin valleys. Consequently, changes have been made to the entrances and exits in the feasibility study of the Tuul highway, resulting in the delay of the tender opening. "The Tuul highway will have six lanes, with 18.6 km running through an embankment and 12.8 km through bridge structures. When traveling through bridge structures, it is planned to cross the Great Mongolia, Zaisan, Yarmag, and Sonsgolon bridges over the Tuul River. This road will connect with the first ring road highway of Ulaanbaatar city. The highway will extend from the Emirs' circle to the Bayanzurkh bridge and will not be regulated by traffic lights. It was scheduled to be accepted in April 2027," the city mayor reported. According to the feasibility study, the cost to build this road is 1.9 trillion tugriks. Warning: Media organizations (television, radio, social and web pages) must mention the source (ikon.mn) when using our information in any form, whether fully or partially. Please be aware.

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Tender for Tuul Highway to Open Today

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: isee.mn

The tender for the Tuul Highway, which aims to enhance the east-to-west traffic flow in Ulaanbaatar city, will be opened today. The highway, which is 33 kilometers long and consists of six lanes, is projected to reduce Ulaanbaatar city's traffic congestion by 13.5% by 2027, once it is operational. City officials have announced that they plan to put this highway into operation within 24 months, with a total budget cost of 1.9 trillion MNT and a funding allocation of 538.6 billion MNT for this year.

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119 Locations Fences and Railings to Be Removed

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

It is planned to dismantle 8,100 meters of fences and railings at 119 locations in the capital city this year. This work is expected to begin next month. The head of the Cadastre Department of the Capital City Land Management Agency, B. Zagd Tsambar, stated regarding this: “In 2024, a unified operation for 'Fence' was organized in Ulaanbaatar City, removing fences with a total length of 9,074 meters across 224 locations. For this year, a preliminary study has shown that 8,100 meters of fences will be removed from 119 locations. Following detailed studies on these locations, a land clearing plan will be developed.” The project aims to dismantle fences and railings built without permission that degrade the city's appearance, freeing up the land. Business entities are also recommended to construct green hedges instead of iron or concrete fences. Under the Land Law, business entities that have built unauthorized fences are required to ensure they do not violate public interest. If they fail to comply, the fences are forcibly removed and the responsible parties are required to reimburse the costs.

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The Green Bus Trial Continues

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: news.mn

Additional: Witnesses are being questioned. Witness Mönkhzul appeared in the courtroom, after which the trial was briefly adjourned. The trial concerning A. Gankhuyag and 24 other defendants, known as the "Green Bus" case, is continuing today, on the 11th day. As part of the public transport modernization effort, the capital city's governor's office and Tenuun-Ogoo LLC signed a purchase agreement. Specifically, they agreed to buy 600 large-capacity diesel engine buses, 160 electric engine buses, and 50 medium-capacity buses, totaling 810 buses. Subsequently, issues related to the purchase were investigated by the Anti-Corruption Agency, and the case was transferred to Chingeltei District Criminal Court. Officials reported that the purchase agreement with Tenuun-Ogoo LLC resulted in a total loss of 134 billion MNT. Meanwhile, the director of Tenuun-Ogoo LLC, A. Gankhuyag, is being investigated while out on bail and has given interviews to the media. He stated, "I did not make any cuts with the green buses. The examiner's conclusion confirmed that the green buses are new." Because of the "Green Bus" case, MP J. Sukhbaatar was relieved from his position as Minister for Overcoming Traffic Jams, and former Ulaanbaatar city mayor D. Sumiyabazar also resigned at his own request. As for former minister J. Sukhbaatar, he declared, "I was not involved in the bus purchase. I managed the budget. The organization of the purchase was handled by the city." Former mayor D. Sumiyabazar similarly explained that the matter proceeded without his involvement. The Anti-Corruption Agency transferred the case to the prosecutor. The prosecutor then transferred the case to the court. A preliminary discussion was scheduled. The preliminary hearing was postponed multiple times. The trial was set for a later date and was postponed several times as well.

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Society

Citizens of Mongolia and Austria Will Have Pensions Calculated Based on Work Periods and Contributions in Both Countries

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: gogo.mn

The Government of Mongolia is working to establish a social security agreement with the Republic of Austria to guarantee social security for its citizens working and living in Austria. The project, titled "Agreement on Social Security between Mongolia and the Republic of Austria," was discussed at the third and final stage of technical-level negotiations from the 11th to the 13th of this month in Ulaanbaatar. During this time, experts finalized the terms of the Social Security Agreement and the Management Agreement for its implementation. As a result, the parties agreed to start preparations to sign the agreement in accordance with their respective domestic laws. Once the agreement is signed and ratified, citizens of Mongolia and Austria working in both countries will have their insurance contribution periods consolidated, providing them with a legal basis to receive pensions for the periods of insurance contributions made in both countries. Currently, there are about 2,600 Mongolian citizens residing in Austria, and approximately 40 Austrian citizens residing in Mongolia. Source: Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Welfare

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Peaceful Demonstration Against Workplace Harassment and Violence to be Held Today at Sukhbaatar Square

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: isee.mn

The Mongolian Confederation of Trade Unions announced that a peaceful demonstration against workplace harassment and violence will be held today at Sukhbaatar Square. The organizers of the demonstration believe that our country needs to join the "Convention 190 on Violence and Harassment" issued by the International Labour Organization. Additionally, over 300 men will participate in the demonstration to raise their voices, and an appeal will be made to the Parliament to join the aforementioned convention.

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Urging to Join the International Convention on Harassment and Violence: A Protest

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: gogo.mn

The Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions (CMTU) organized a rally to call on Mongolia to join the 190th Convention on Harassment and Violence. According to a study conducted by the National Human Rights Commission in 2016, workplace harassment and sexual harassment are prevalent among government officials. A joint study with the International Labour Organization (ILO) involving employees in the health and municipal sectors found that workplace harassment often comes from third parties. The CMTU's Secretary-General Kh. Buyanjargal stated, "The ILO passed the 190th Convention on Harassment and Violence on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. The CMTU is working to meet the prerequisites for joining the convention. Sectors such as health, energy, mining, and municipal services are also actively involved. We are submitting an appeal to the Parliament to join this convention. By presenting and approving this law in the State Great Khural (Parliament), there will be changes in national legislation." The ILO Convention No. 190 recognizes violence and harassment in the world of work as unacceptable behaviors or threats that might or do cause physical, psychological, sexual, and economic harm. It includes gender-based violence and harassment. B. Enhtugs, the Chair of the Women's Committee of the CMTU, said, "Although our country's Labour Law outlines fundamental principles prohibiting workplace discrimination, harassment, and violence, many provisions found in Convention No. 190 are missing. Workplace harassment can be categorized as physical, psychological, health-related, and economic. The main reasons hindering women's labor relations are the wage gap and being subjected to harassment and violence. Women are particularly vulnerable to sexual harassment. Convention No. 190 is distinct in addressing gender-based discrimination." Workers in public utilities report salary issues due to residents not paying fees for housing, water, and heating. It has been found that workers in public utility sectors such as housing associations, sanitation departments, and utility companies face harassment from third parties. These organizations serve the public but do not receive government funding, relying on self-financing to pay their workers' salaries. However, users' failure to pay fees for housing associations, water, heating, and electricity results in salary cuts for workers. This leads to the sector's average wages being inconsistent with those of other sectors, as reported by B. Javzandulam, the chairman of the Trade Union of Housing and Public Utility Workers.

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Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: news.mn

Citizens have reported on social media that they are unable to access the electronic system of the Social Insurance General Office. The General Office has apologized for the issue. Specifically, the electricity outage in Chingeltei District caused a malfunction in the social insurance server on March 13, 2025. They are working to restore the system to normal operations and have apologized to employers and insured customers for the inconvenience. Once the system is restored and social insurance services are available again, citizens will be informed. Officials are requesting citizens to refrain from accessing the server temporarily and to obtain further information once the services are back to normal. The malfunction resulted from the power outage, and efforts to repair it promptly are underway.

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Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: gogo.mn

A power outage occurred in Chingeltei district yesterday due to a technical failure. As a result, the social insurance server was damaged. Efforts are underway to restore the normal operation of the system. Therefore, the Social Insurance General Office has apologized to employers, insurers, and clients, stating that they will announce once the system is back to normal and social insurance services can be resumed.

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Mongolia Enforces 156 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

A meeting and discussion were held to present the results of a national inspection at the scientific and technical level of labor safety and health standards, as well as the plan for revising standardization and technical regulations. Article 5.1 of the Law on Occupational Safety and Health states that the foundation of state policy on labor safety and health should aim to protect the life and health of citizens and workers in all respects. Implementing these standards is crucial for ensuring the enforcement of the law, with national inspections previously conducted in 2013 and 2018. The third inspection, which was organized by a working group approved by Order A/25 of the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, took place from February 17-21, 2025, and a plan for revision and improvement was developed. The national inspection of occupational safety and health standards identifies and prioritizes the development of necessary standards and technical regulation lists, which are included in the "Implementation Plan for the Reform of the Occupational Safety and Health System" from 2025 to 2028. Discussions were held on whether to continue enforcing, revising, or newly developing these standards, compare them to international, regional, and other countries' standards, incorporate scientific and technological advancements, and align with sectoral development policy goals. According to the national inspection results, 156 occupational safety and health standards are currently being enforced, of which 54 pertain to safety, 97 to health, and five to occupational diseases. From these, 47 standards are identified for overall review, six for specific review of related provisions, 57 for cancellation, and 46 for continued enforcement. The future levels that these occupational safety and health standards aim to achieve include selecting 77 for legal application, making 22 as technical regulations, and converting 43 international, 39 national, and 17 regional standards to align with scientific and technical levels.

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EVENT: A protest will be held to join Convention No. 190 on harassment and violence

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: ikon.mn

At the Mongolian Academy of Sciences Central Building, 2nd floor, from 10:00 to 12:40, the Institute of Mathematics and Digital Technology of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences will hold an "Open House" event to mark "World Mathematics Day." At the National Center for Communicable Diseases hall at 11:00, information will be provided on the situations regarding influenza and influenza-like illnesses, as well as measles. At Sukhbaatar Square from 11:00 to 14:00, a protest rally will be held to join Convention No. 190 on harassment and violence. The Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions has repeatedly submitted demands to the Parliament urging them to join the convention. At the "National Information Center" of the "Zuunii Mede" newspaper at 12:00, the Citizens' Unity Movement will provide information on the topic "The Parliament Dismissed - People's Referendum." Warning: Please note that media organizations (TV, radio, social, and web pages) must cite the original source (ikon.mn) when using our information, whether fully or partially.

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Trade Union: High Levels of Workplace Harassment and Violence in Health, Urban Development, and Public Utility Sectors

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: itoim.mn

The Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions (CMTU) organized a peaceful demonstration today with the slogan "For a Workplace Free from Discrimination, Harassment, and Violence," advocating for Mongolia to join the ILO Convention No. 190 on Violence and Harassment. The fundamental principle of employment and labor relations is to remain free from harassment, violence, and discrimination. These issues have been universally recognized by trade unions, governments, and employers around the world as the underlying causes of violations in the workplace, as affirmed during the 100th anniversary declaration of the International Labour Organization (ILO). A study conducted by the National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia in 2016 among civil servants revealed that workplace harassment, including sexual harassment, is prevalent. Additionally, research in collaboration with the ILO involving health sector employees and those in the housing and public utility sectors found significant workplace harassment, particularly from third parties. M. Nyamdavaa, Director of the Labor and Social Policy Department at CMTU, stated, "We conducted research to determine the presence of workplace harassment and violence in the health sector, informal sectors, urban development, and public utilities. The research identified existing harassment and violence in labor relations, such as pressure from employers, verbal abuse, assignment of tasks not outlined in job descriptions, and forcing shift workers to continue working without rest. To address these issues, Mongolia needs to join the conventions of the International Labour Organization. Thus, we organized today's peaceful demonstration to urge the Parliament to discuss and ratify the convention." Although amendments to the Labor Law addressing workplace sexual harassment and discrimination have been in force since January 1, 2022, the fundamental principles of the ILO convention are still necessary. Creating a workplace environment free of harassment and violence will ensure the fundamental right to work, increase productivity, promote women's employment, and support economic growth, as reported by CMTU.

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Assistance Delivered to Families Affected by the Fire

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

In the provinces of Khentii, Dornod, and Sukhbaatar, where wildfires have occurred, the Emergency Commission's Rapid Response team is currently working. They are providing comprehensive aid and services to the affected residents, which includes tents, clothes, food supplies, healthcare, and psychological support. According to preliminary information from the National Emergency Management Agency, the wildfires have affected 38 tents, four automobiles, two motorcycles, 48 fences, sheds, over 3000 sheep, 48 cattle, and more than 3500 bundles of hay. The total extent of damages has not yet been fully determined. A task force appointed by the General Department of Forensic Science is conducting evaluations at the affected sites to assess the situation, determine risks, dispose of animal remains, and perform disinfection. In Dornod province, the Batkhaan sub-district of the Kholonbuir district suffered the most damage. 35% of its territory, or 47,000 hectares, was affected, with approximately 60 out of 70 households experiencing some level of loss, and over 6000 livestock perished. Additionally, livestock continue to die from smoke inhalation and other unspecified causes. In the Sumber sub-district of Bayun-Ovoo district in Khentii province, 30,800 hectares were affected, with preliminary reports indicating that seven tents, sheds, fences, and more than 300 animals belonging to five families were lost. The government has announced that families affected by the wildfire will be included in a program to restock their herds as part of the assistance efforts.

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A New Opportunity for Mongolians Living Abroad to Own a Business-Level Apartment

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: gogo.mn

In recent years, there has been an increase in Mongolians moving to foreign countries for study and work purposes. According to unofficial surveys, a majority of these citizens travel abroad with the goal of acquiring a new home and improving their family's living environment. The "Active Garden" project has signed a memorandum of cooperation with "iLease" to create a favorable new condition for Mongolians living abroad to purchase real estate. With this memorandum, Mongolians living overseas can now buy a business-class apartment in the "Active Garden" project under "iLease" home leasing terms. Mongolians living abroad often face challenges in qualifying for domestic commercial banks' mortgage loans, as they do not pay social security contributions and cannot verify their income. Now, they have the opportunity to acquire a business-class apartment in their homeland by paying only a 20% down payment and financing the rest with a lease that carries an interest rate of 1.5%-1.8% per month, over a period of up to 48 months. The "Active Garden" project is a model project in the construction sector, planning comprehensive development following international standards, bringing new color and character to the new residential area. Seventy percent of the project's total area is planned to be public space, including green areas and playgrounds designed for different age groups. Additionally, it stands out with the planned Cambridge-program school within the residential complex. Invescore Leasing LLC is the sole company providing "iLease" housing lease services to Mongolians living abroad since 2021 and continues to do so to this day. In the new settlement area of Khan-Uul District, the "Active Garden" project offers an excellent opportunity to purchase a desired apartment through the "iLease" housing leasing service.

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Environment

South Korea Urges Citizens to Wear Masks Due to Dust Storm from Mongolia

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: isee.mn

Due to a dust storm approaching South Korea from China and Mongolia, the concentration of fine particles (PM10) is high, prompting South Korea to urge its citizens to wear masks. The impact of the dust is expected to continue nationwide until the 14th. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration and other sources, as of 9 a.m., the average concentration of fine dust nationwide is 59 mg/㎥, with concentrations reported as 71 mg/㎥ in Sejong, 70 mg/㎥ in Daegu/Chungcheongbuk-do, and 65 mg/㎥ in Seoul. Therefore, visibility is limited, and the concentration of yellow dust is high, creating thick fog. Citizens are advised to be cautious when driving or participating in outdoor activities.

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Oyu Tolgoi Company Will Leave a Legacy of 100 Million Trees

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: gogo.mn

In 2021, Mongolian President U. Khurelsukh announced from the podium of the UN General Assembly that a national campaign to plant a billion trees by 2030 would be launched. Following this, many organizations from the public and private sectors joined the "One Billion Trees" national movement, with "Oyu Tolgoi" company committing to plant 100 million trees. Since 2022, "Oyu Tolgoi" has been implementing its "100 Million Trees" initiative based on four main strategies: 1. Planting and growing the right trees in the right places for the right purposes.
2. Making a real contribution to the future development of Mongolia’s forestry sector.
3. Ensuring long-term benefits and sustainability.
4. Ensuring the participation of all parties. The "Leave a Legacy of 100 Million Trees" program is currently at 20% completion. If we outline the implementation of this program, it is divided into two main parts. Specifically, 1.6 million trees have been planted and grown as part of reforestation efforts, while work equivalent to planting and growing 19 million trees has been done, with a total of 20.5 million trees planted and grown so far. Reforestation activities have been carried out in Bogd Mountain, Altanbulag soum of Selenge province, and Manlai, Bayan-Ovoo, Khanbogd soums of Umnugovi province. Because planting trees yields results in the long term based on proper planting and constant care, "Oyu Tolgoi" has been paying special attention to the sustainable growth of every tree planted. As part of compensation efforts, reclamation has been done on 615.9 hectares of abandoned land due to irresponsible mining operations in Yeruu soum of Selenge province and Sharin Gol, Khongor soums of Darkhan-Uul province. Nurseries capable of growing 250,000 - 500,000 saplings and seedlings per year have been established in Khanbogd and Tsogt-Ovoo soums of Umnugovi province. Additionally, with the goal of developing the forestry sector's infrastructure, six packages of equipment, totaling 1.5 billion tugriks, have been handed over to the Forest Agency, an implementing agency of the government. Experiments combining traditional methods of seed propagation and planting with new technologies are being conducted, and scholarships have been given to 10 students studying environmental science and forestry engineering. Goals for 2025:
According to the main plan, the second phase of the Oyu Tolgoi "Leave a Legacy of 100 Million Trees" program will begin in 2025. It involves mass reforestation efforts, such as planting coniferous trees in the cold regions, intensifying saxaul forestation efforts in the Gobi Desert region, and continuing with the establishment of nurseries and providing equipment as part of forestry sector capacity building.

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HOVD: Monitoring Drinking Water Quality and Safety

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

In the city center of Khovd aimag, otherwise known as Jargalant soum, inspections of the population's drinking water quality and safety are being conducted. In anticipation of World Water Day on March 22, themed "Let's Protect Our Eternal Snow and Glaciers", the environmental sector has initiated and organized various activities among children, youth, and young adults, including a drawing competition, an online advertising contest, and friendly sports competitions. Furthermore, based on the directive for preventive inspections of drinking water quality and safety, specialists from the Health Department, Environmental Department, the Governor's Office of Jargalant soum, the Khar Nuur-Khovd River Basin Authority, and the "Shim-Us" State-Owned Public Utilities Company have cooperated to take samples from a total of 34 points including deep well water sources, clean water sources, and transmission stations in Jargalant soum. These samples have been sent to accredited laboratories for analysis and evaluation of the drinking water's quality and safety, as reported by Khovd aimag's Environmental Department. Moving forward, there are plans to conduct preventive inspections of well water sources for centralized as well as non-centralized water supply in other soums, including disinfection, transmission stations, reservoirs, distribution points, businesses, and private wells and reservoirs that supply water to the public.

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Innovation

Mongolian Technology to be Exported to Uzbekistan

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Fibo Cloud, a company specializing in cloud technology operations in Mongolia, has signed a partnership agreement with Uztelecom JSC, a leading telecommunications operator in Uzbekistan, to localize cloud technology. This marks the second export in the field of data centers to Central Asia and is the next step following the project implemented by Fibo Cloud in collaboration with TransTelecom, a major data center representative in Kazakhstan, two years ago. Uzbekistan is currently expanding its Tier-3 level data centers from two to five in the coming years, with discussions during meetings between representatives of the two companies highlighting the potential to introduce a regional digital marketplace. In this context, Mongolian technology companies can deliver their products and services to Uzbekistani entrepreneurs as PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service), offering the advantage of simplified transactions without the need to establish a company, according to information from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. The collaboration began in June 2023 and has carried out work over two years to ensure information security and reliability localization. For example, the system has been linked to domestic user identification and taxation systems to meet various requirements and deliver services to end-users through the cloud.uztelecom.uz domain. Uzbekistan's cloud computing market is rapidly growing, projected to reach 202 million US dollars this year and exhibit an average annual growth rate of 28.43% from 2025 to 2029, with the market size expected to reach 550.10 million US dollars by 2029. Uztelecom owns 92% of high-speed cable across the country, with 17,000 employees and more than 10 million users. In the third quarter of last year, the company generated a revenue of 510 million US dollars, a 13% increase compared to the same period the previous year. 5G networks have been 100% deployed in all regional centers of Uzbekistan.

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Preparing 20,000 Specialists in the Information Technology Sector

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications of Mongolia has reported that there is a shortage of approximately 30,000 specialists in the information technology sector in the country. Therefore, it plans to train 20,000 specialists over the next four years. To achieve this, cooperation with private enterprises, government organizations, universities, and training centers is planned. Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications Ts. Baatarkhuu stated, "Globally, artificial intelligence is being used to increase efficiency and productivity. The main challenge is human resources. For instance, Seoul has announced that they will train 10,000 artificial intelligence specialists every year. Countries are declaring the number of personnel they will train annually. Therefore, our country also needs to teach children about artificial intelligence from a young age. There is a need to change the structure of university courses. For example, every student should study subjects on the digital economy and data. Understanding how big data and data can drive development is essential. We aim to train 20,000 specialists in the next few years and will collaborate with all educational institutions."

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Drone Legislation, Test Zones, and Training Program Development Working Group Meeting Held

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: news.mn

The Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications, Ts. Baatarkhuu, has established three working groups to draft drone legislation, create a test zone, and develop a training program for drone pilot operators. These working groups met recently. The working group includes representatives from the National Radio and Television Network, the Ministry of Defense, the Air Force Command of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, the School of Technology, the Institute of Physics and Technology of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, the Mongolian Drone Pilots Association, Hobby Zone LLC, and N. Tsendochir, who served as a judge in the first national drone championship. In Mongolia, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, began in 2016, and recently, the first national championship in this field was organized. Although the drone economy has not been extensively studied in the country, its contribution to the global economy is rapidly increasing. To establish a legal framework for drones, set up test zones, regularly organize competitions, support the creative thinking of children and youth, train drone pilot operators, grant ranks to sports athletes, and develop this sector in various ways to increase its economic contribution, Minister Ts. Baatarkhuu convened a comprehensive working group to discuss these issues. During the working group's meeting, global trends related to the draft drone law, drone registration, training programs for drone pilot operators, and efficient operation of test zones were discussed. The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications has decided to establish drone test zones in Bayanzurkh-Nalaikh District and Darkhan-Uul Province. These zones are planned to be used for international representatives to test their designed drones and to regularly organize competitions and events. This is expected to attract foreign investment and allow drones, as unmanned aerial vehicles, to begin contributing to Mongolia's economy. Since the first national drone championship, the trend of children and youth designing drones has increased. Therefore, these test zones have the potential to become centers for competitions and contests that support the creative thinking of children and youth. Furthermore, it is important to train young people flying drones and to officially certify them in this field. By doing so, it is possible to develop officially licensed drone operators in Mongolia, award ranks to sports athletes, and prevent potential consequences arising from a lack of knowledge about drone flying. Currently, companies selling drones in Mongolia are providing basic knowledge to citizens buying drones.

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100 Students Studying in Poland under the "Mission-2100" Program

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

During his state visit to the Republic of Poland, the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, met with students studying in Poland under the "Mission-2100" scholarship program. The President expressed his hope that the students would uphold the trust and expectations of their people, diligently pursue their studies, and contribute to the development and progress of their home country. He also expressed confidence that these young students would become the leaders who carry the future of their nation. Currently, 74 students are studying in Poland through an intergovernmental agreement. Since 2017, the National Emergency Management Agency has been training two students annually. Since 2018, the School of Business at the National University of Mongolia and the Faculty of Economics at Lodz University have been implementing a 2+2 program in collaboration.

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Health

Implementing Best Practices in Pharmaceutical Registration, Control, and Regulation from Poland

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: gogo.mn

President U. Khurelsukh's state visit to the Republic of Poland is ongoing. In this context, Minister of Health T. Munkhsaikhan, representing the implementing agency of the Government of Mongolia - the Drugs and Medical Devices Regulatory Authority, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Polish Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products. Under this Memorandum of Understanding, the Drug and Medical Devices Regulatory Authority of Mongolia is paving the way to develop bilateral cooperation by studying, introducing, and exchanging information on the best practices in Poland's pharmaceutical registration, control, and regulation.

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Last night 4 samples confirmed, total measles cases reach 18

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: gogo.mn

The Gogo team is working to deliver the news immediately. The director of the National Center for Communicable Diseases, E. Ankhbayar, stated: "Previously, there were 14 registered cases of measles, but last night 1 more case was added. Also, samples were taken from 12 children from rural areas and sent. Out of these, 3 cases were confirmed, and the rest are considered suspected cases and are being re-examined. In total, there are now 18 registered cases of measles. Therefore, there is a risk of the disease spreading in rural areas, particularly in Umnugovi province. The risk is higher for young children, especially those who have not been vaccinated or missed the second dose of the vaccine. Therefore, parents are advised to check whether their children have been vaccinated, and if they have missed a dose, to get a supplementary vaccination." The National Center for Communicable Diseases is providing information about the situation regarding influenza and measles.

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Doctors and Nurses for New Cancer Hospital to be Trained in the USA

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: news.mn

Doctors and specialists who will work at the newly constructed cancer hospital will be trained at the University of Utah in the USA. The President of Mongolia, U. Khurelsukh, issued a directive to establish a working group to support the construction of the National Center for Oncology's second hospital. A formal meeting for cooperation with representatives of the University of Utah and the working group representatives from Mongolia was organized. During the meeting, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the University of Utah and the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS), and the National Cancer Center (NCC). Thus, teachers, students, and researchers from MNUMS will be trained at the University of Utah, and doctors and nurses will be prepared to work at the new National Center for Oncology's second hospital. The country's only National Cancer Center can no longer handle the workload. The issue of building a new hospital has been discussed for many years but has not been realized until now. Therefore, a budget of 7.9 billion MNT has been allocated for the infrastructure of the new hospital in the 2025 budget. Due to the lack of design, the project was removed from the state budget for many years. "Bodi Properties" company won the tender to create the design for the new hospital for 3 billion MNT, and the hospital will be built on 12 hectares of land in the 34th khoroo of the Songinokhairkhan district of the capital. Specifically, the hospital will be built near the "Nairamdal" International Children's Camp or around the "Buman-Ulzii" microdistrict. "Previously, about 6,500 cancer cases were diagnosed annually, but this year it has increased to 7,200 and will soon reach 8,000. However, we have managed to keep cancer-related mortality at a stable level. While we have managed to widen the gap between mortality and morbidity, we need to expand our facilities and introduce modern technologies into our treatment. It's necessary to introduce advanced technologies into Mongolia's healthcare and train our staff. However, we cannot keep up with the number of patients seeking our services daily. Also, since the treatment cost is low, we cannot implement or carry out more work. We have been trying to expand and enlarge the size of our hospital building for many years. This year, the issue of land for the new hospital was resolved. If the new hospital issue, which has been discussed for the past 10 years, is resolved, in 7-8 years we hope to have a modern hospital with proper ventilation, where patients' wounds won't become infected, without postoperative complications, and that will be beneficial for both staff and patients," said N. Erdenekhuu, director of NCC, previously.

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Cases of Measles Continue to be Recorded in Countries like Vietnam and Thailand, Popular with Citizens

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The National Center for Communicable Diseases provided information on the situation concerning influenza, influenza-like illnesses, and measles. Due to the gatherings of the Lunar New Year celebration, there has been an increase in influenza and influenza-like illnesses. Therefore, it is advised that parents and guardians be highly responsible. If someone has a sore throat, fever, or rash and has been in contact with someone who is ill, they should seek medical attention immediately. This is because the measles virus is highly contagious, spreading the most during the four days before and after the appearance of a rash. Isolation measures are being taken urgently, and those who have been in contact with infected individuals should work quickly with healthcare organizations, participate in monitoring and vaccination programs, monitor themselves, avoid inviting guests to their homes, and refrain from going to public places. As of the first week of March, measles cases have been recorded in 58 countries worldwide. Among these are countries like Vietnam and Thailand, which are popular destinations for our citizens. The outbreak of this disease has also been recorded at high levels in the Russian Federation. Therefore, citizens should verify their vaccination status and get vaccinated. Supplemental immunization and scheduled vaccines are being administered at district and community health centers. Voluntary immunization is being conducted by the National Center for Communicable Diseases. Warning: Media outlets (television, radio, social media, and websites) must always cite the source (ikon.mn) when using our information in any form, in whole or in part.

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18 Cases of Measles Reported

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) has provided an update on the situation regarding influenza-related illnesses and measles. According to NCCD Director General E. Ankhbayar, "As of now, 18 cases of measles have been reported nationwide. Specifically, 15 cases have been confirmed in the capital and three cases in Umnugovi province. Most of those affected by this infection are young children, particularly those who missed or did not receive their scheduled vaccinations. The incidence of infections is increasing in school and kindergarten environments. There is a risk of further spread nationwide. Measles is highly contagious from four days before to four days after the appearance of the rash. If any symptoms such as sore throat, fever, or rash occur, it is important to seek medical attention immediately," he said. Meanwhile, NCCD unit head N. Suvdmaa reported, "The incidence of influenza-like illnesses is sporadic. There has been an increase in illnesses related to the Lunar New Year celebrations. For example, while 6.8 percent of those seeking medical attention did so for this reason, the number has now increased by three percent to 9.8 percent. Additionally, one case of meningitis was reported this month, with the child's condition being moderately severe. Therefore, parents and guardians are advised to follow strict hygiene rules to prevent respiratory infections, such as wearing masks and dressing warmly." Measles vaccination and booster shots are being administered at district and family health centers, and voluntary vaccinations are being conducted at the NCCD. Therefore, citizens are encouraged to check if they are vaccinated and, if not, to participate in immunization. Health professionals emphasized that public participation and support are crucial for controlling the spread of measles.

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NCCD: Measles and Meningococcal Infections Are Increasing

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: itoim.mn

The National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) has provided information on the current situation of measles and meningococcal diseases. Specifically, the NCCD has registered 18 cases of measles. Additionally, last week, a case of meningococcal disease was isolated at the NCCD and later confirmed. It was reported by the NCCD that the condition of the affected child is serious. Furthermore, it was warned that there is a high tendency for outbreaks of measles to increase in Ulaanbaatar city and rural areas. The executive director of the NCCD, E. Ankhsunar, said, "The case of measles has started to be registered from rural areas, including Umnugovi province. We completed the concurrent studies, vaccines, and chemoprophylaxis on previously reported cases in Chingeltei district. The condition of the children registered there is stable now. Due to the large gatherings in schools for Tsagaan Sar, the number of contacts with measles coming to NCCD is increasing. For instance, suspected cases coming from School No. 23 and Ekhlel School are being confirmed in the laboratory. Therefore, parents and the public are advised to follow the recommendations provided by the Ministry of Health and NCCD closely. Looking at the age groups most affected by measles, it is young children and those who have missed their first or second vaccine doses. Hence, parents should check if their children have been vaccinated and, if necessary, participate in supplemental immunization." N. Suvdmaa, head of unit at the NCCD, stated: "Outbreaks of measles continue in other countries. As of the first week of March, outbreaks of measles have been reported in 58 countries. Countries with very high numbers of registered measles cases include Vietnam and Thailand, which are frequently visited by Mongolians. Also, our neighbor Russia has had many measles cases, as reported by the WHO. Therefore, citizens should travel responsibly to these countries and protect their health."

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Arts

Kh. Nyambaatar: Funding Approved for New National Performing Arts Theatre with Chinese Government's Grant

Published: 2025-03-14 | Translated from: ikon.mn

Kh. Nyambaatar has announced that approval has been granted for funds from the Chinese government's non-refundable aid to construct a new building for the National Performing Arts Theatre. A location is being selected at the intersection of the horizontal and vertical axes highways, in front of the National Garden Park, in the 26th sub-district of Khan-Uul District. According to city mayor Kh. Nyambaatar, the blueprint and funds for the construction of the theatre have been approved through the Chinese government’s grant. Construction activities will commence after the geological survey and connection diagrams are finalized. The new National Performing Arts Theatre building is planned to include a concert hall for orchestras with approximately 800 seats, a theatre hall for operas and ballet with 1,500 seats, and a multifunctional hall capable of accommodating about 2,500 people for various performances and events. The National Performing Arts Theatre, also known as the Drama Theatre by residents, was established in 1950 and is located in the central district of the city, in the first sub-district of Sukhbaatar District. Warning: Media outlets (TV, Radio, Social, and Webpages) using our information in any form, either partially or entirely, must cite the original source (ikon.mn).

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Politics

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Economy

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Diplomacy

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Infrastructure

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Society

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Environment

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HOVD: Monitoring Drinking Water Quality and Safety

Innovation

Mongolian Technology to be Exported to Uzbekistan

Preparing 20,000 Specialists in the Information Technology Sector

Drone Legislation, Test Zones, and Training Program Development Working Group Meeting Held

100 Students Studying in Poland under the "Mission-2100" Program

Health

Implementing Best Practices in Pharmaceutical Registration, Control, and Regulation from Poland

Last night 4 samples confirmed, total measles cases reach 18

Doctors and Nurses for New Cancer Hospital to be Trained in the USA

Cases of Measles Continue to be Recorded in Countries like Vietnam and Thailand, Popular with Citizens

18 Cases of Measles Reported

NCCD: Measles and Meningococcal Infections Are Increasing

Arts

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