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Social insurance revenue rises in Mongolia in H1 www.qazinform.com

The Social Insurance Fund (SIF) of Mongolia generated MNT 3,220.5 billion in revenue during the first half of 2025, an increase of MNT 390.7 billion compared to the same period in 2024, MONTSAME reports. 
According to the National Statistics Office of Mongolia, this growth was mainly driven by a MNT 295.1 billion increase in pension insurance revenue and a MNT 42.5 billion increase in benefit insurance revenue.
Meanwhile, the SIF’s total expenditure reached MNT 2,903.2 billion, which is MNT 468.3 billion higher than in the same period of 2024.
Pension insurance payments amounted to MNT 2,666.6 billion, covering 518,800 individuals. Of these recipients, 79.3 percent were senior citizens, 12.4 percent were persons with disabilities, 4 percent were survivors of deceased breadwinners, and 4.3 percent were military pensioners.
As for social welfare services, a total of MNT 1,241.4 billion was disbursed to 2.3 million individuals. While the number of welfare recipients decreased by 125,200 compared to the same period in 2024, the amount of financial assistance provided increased by MNT 83.2 billion.
As reported previously, Mongolia is to cooperate with The Asia Group to improve the investment climate. 
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Mongolia's criminal cases up 30.2 pct in H1 www.xinhuanet.com

The number of criminal cases in Mongolia has increased by nearly 31 percent in the first half of 2025, the country's National Statistical Office (NSO) said Wednesday.
A total of 26,706 criminal cases were recorded in the January-June period, up 30.2 percent against the same period last year, the NSO said.
In the first half of the year, a total of 24,600 people fell victim to various crimes, nearly 52 percent of whom were children and women, it added.
Meanwhile, the crime rate per 10,000 people aged 16 or older came to 118, up 28.2 percent year-on-year.

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Prime Minister Orders Review of Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership by July 30 www.montsame.mn

Prime Minister of Mongolia Zandanshatar Gombojav received the President of the Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions (CMTU), Tamir Enkhbaatar, and other representatives.
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav underscored, "Social justice must move from slogan to practice through full implementation of the Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership mechanism to support workers and protect their interests. The reason for re-emphasizing the Tripartite Agreement is the past case of misappropriation of the money accumulated from employer and employee social insurance contributions. Cases of such irresponsible misconduct are many; thus, the current arrangement of the partnership must be updated and enforced with stronger oversight."
The Prime Minister stressed the need for establishing a council against corruption with citizen and trade union participation to monitor implementation of the agreement. Mentioning it is time to eliminate bribery, favoritism, politicization, and outdated practices from civil service, Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav proposed implementing a civil service attestation in cooperation with the CMTU and the Civil Service Council, incorporating performance‑based evaluations, incentives, and pay for honest and diligent employees. The Prime Minister instructed relevant officials to assess and evaluate implementation of the National Tripartite Agreement on Labor and Social Partnership for 2023–2025 and submit the results before July 30, 2025.
The President of the CMTU, Tamir Enkhbaatar, requested the Government to revise Resolution No. 370 "On Actions to Develop Social Partnership" issued by the Government in 2013 and to issue binding directions for Ministries, Agencies, and Governors at all levels to implement it. Furthermore, E. Tamir called for a more effective system for union participation, receipt and consideration of worker proposals, and dispute resolution.
The President of the CMTU also emphasized the need to evaluate enforcement of the Labor Law, review related legislation, and strengthen certain regulations. Tamir Enkhbaatar stressed the importance of addressing and eliminating workplace sexual harassment and violence, considering Mongolia’s accession to the International Labour Organization Convention No. 190 on violence and harassment, and playing a leading role in revising the Social Insurance Law.

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270.8 Thousand Legal Entities Registered in Business Registry www.montsame.mn

As of the first half of 2025, a total of 270.8 thousand legal entities have been registered in the Business Registry at the National Statistics Office of Mongolia. This figure is 25.2 thousand higher compared to the same period in 2024.
Of the total, 77.5 percent are companies, 12.5 percent are non-governmental organizations (NGOs), 5.2 percent are cooperatives, 2 percent are partnerships, 1.9 percent are budgetary institutions, and 0.9 percent operate as state-owned or locally-owned enterprises.
Geographically, 196.1 thousand entities are registered in Ulaanbaatar City, followed by 25.4 thousand in the Central Region, 22.7 thousand in the Khangai Region, 17.7 thousand in the Western Region, and 9 thousand in the Eastern Region. The number of entities registered in Gobi-Sumber, Sukhbaatar, and Dundgobi aimags ranges between 0.8 and 2.1 thousand.
Of the total 270.8 thousand registered entities, 41.3 percent are currently operating.
Among the non-operational entities, 89.2 thousand have temporarily suspended their activities, while the remaining 69.9 thousand are inactive for other reasons.
Among the entities that are actively operating, 86.6 percent have 1–9 employees, 6.2 percent have 10–19, and 4.6 percent have 20–49 employees. Only 2.6 percent of active entities have more than 50 employees.
A total of 87.8 thousand active entities operate in the trade and services sector.

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“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Served 2 Million Passengers in 2024 www.montsame.mn

Minister of Road and Transport of Mongolia Delgersaikhan Borkhuu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Mongolia His Excellency Igawahara Masaru, and officials inspected the infrastructure, layout, and operations of the “Chinggis Khaan” International Airport.
Passenger traffic in Mongolia’s air transport sector has been rapidly increasing. The Government of Mongolia, the Ministry of Road and Transport, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Mongolia are planning to expand and upgrade the airport’s capacity in the near term, in line with which the site visit was conducted.
Constructed with a Japanese concessional loan, “Chinggis Khaan” International Airport was commissioned in July 2021 and has since seen continuous growth in passenger flow, handling 1.7 million passengers in 2023 and two million passengers in 2024.

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ICE releases deaf Mongolian immigrant after holding him for months without interpreter www.calmatters.org

A deaf Mongolian man who uses sign language to communicate has been released from immigration custody in Southern California after spending months in detention without access to an interpreter, a family member confirmed today. 
CalMatters reported earlier this month on the man’s detention. His family requested he only be identified by the name Avirmed because of their fear that he could be harmed by the Mongolian government if he is eventually returned to his home country. 
U.S. Southern District of California Judge Dana Sabraw on July 9 ordered officials at the Otay Mesa Detention Center to provide Avirmed with a Mongolian Sign Language interpreter. So far, Immigration and Customs Enforcement had not provided him access to anyone who spoke his language, which his attorney equated to holding him in solitary confinement. 
Immigration agents tried using Google Translate to ask Avirmed if he feared returning to Mongolia, according to court records. They badly misunderstood him, identifying his sponsor as a daughter named Virginia Washington when he does not have a daughter, according to a legal complaint filed on his behalf. His sponsor is his sister, who lives in Virginia. 
She confirmed, “He is home with me.” 
Avirmed’s attorneys with the Disability Rights Legal Center and Disability Law United argued that holding immigration court proceedings without allowing him access to an interpreter violated Avirmed’s legal civil rights. They drew on federal disability laws prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities by any federal program, including the immigration court system. 
Sabraw agreed. “He has a right, doesn’t he? To be able to fully participate in any significant proceeding?” the federal judge asked the attorney for the federal government. 
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California would not comment on the man’s release. 
Sabraw also ordered the federal government to redo two assessments that could have affected the 48-year-old man’s request for asylum. The government did the assessments in a language Avirmed did not understand, the judge ruled. One examined his mental health, and the other evaluated whether he has a credible fear for his safety if he returns to his country.  
Avirmed was held in the Otay Mesa Detention Center since he entered the U.S.in February seeking asylum from persecution because of his disability. A 2020 assault in Mongolia left him with a traumatic brain injury that causes seizures and memory loss. He was attacked because of his disability, according to court records. His family declined to say how he reached the U.S.
It remains unclear why Avirmed was released after being detained since February. He did not have any additional bond hearings, according to an immigration court docket. His attorneys could not immediately be reached for comment. ICE did not return a request for comment.

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Wildfires rage across northern Mongolia as heat intensifies www.xinhuanet.com

Nearly 15 forest and steppe fires remained active in northern Mongolia's Selenge province, with more than 425 firefighters deployed to contain the blazes, the country's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said on Tuesday.
The fires followed record-breaking temperatures in the region earlier this week.
Since the beginning of the year, Mongolia has recorded a total of 194 forest and steppe fires. The NEMA attributed the majority of these incidents to human negligence, such as improper fire handling, while others were triggered by dry, windy spring conditions and this summer's extreme heat and drought.
Authorities have issued warnings to residents, urging them to refrain from lighting bonfires or discarding cigarette butts outdoors during dry and hot weather conditions.
Environmental experts noted that Mongolia is among the countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Due to its geographical location, natural disasters associated with global climate change are increasing year by year, including forest and steppe fires, as well as desertification, land degradation and yellow dust storms.
According to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, only 7.9 percent of Mongolia is forested, while approximately 77 percent of the country's total land area is now affected by desertification and degradation.

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Steppe Diplomacy: Mongolia Deepens Central Asia Ties www.timesca.com

Late on July 20th, the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, touched down in Bishkek as part of a two-day state visit to Kyrgyzstan. It forms part of Khürelsükh’s wider Central Asian tour, with the President set to fly to Dushanbe following his sojourn in the Kyrgyz capital.
The trip builds on Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov’s 2023 visit to Ulaanbaatar, where he oversaw the opening of Kyrgyzstan’s first embassy in Mongolia and toured the Genghis Khan Museum in the capital.
A warm greeting
Khürelsükh was welcomed by Japarov on the red carpet at Manas International Airport, where traditional dances, music, and even a ceremonial eagle were laid on. The pair greeted each other like old friends before the motorcade swept along the empty roads towards the city.
Like Japarov, Khürelsükh has been president since 2021, although, unlike his Kyrgyz counterpart, his role is largely ceremonial. Indeed, current Mongolian politics offers a hint of nostalgia to those in Kyrgyzstan with fond memories of the pre-Japarov era. In June, the Mongolian Prime Minister was forced to resign after losing a vote of confidence in the country’s parliament. This followed months of protests after press reports covering his son’s extravagant spending.
The second day of the visit afforded Japarov the chance to play to statesman-like host and welcome a new visitor to the Presidential Palace – the Yntymak Ordo – which is still less than a year old. With temperatures hitting 37°C (98° Fahrenheit) in the Kyrgyz capital, the Mongolian leader arrived at the palace in a blacked-out Mercedes, flanked by a horse-mounted honor guard. The besuited leaders then stood in the baking sunshine to receive a military salute from Kyrgyzstan’s army.
A burgeoning friendship
Perhaps the scale of the pomp masks the limits of what can be achieved bilaterally.
Iskander Sharsheyev, an independent Kyrgyz economist, was keen to stress to The Times of Central Asia that the leaders did achieve some breakthroughs in terms of agriculture:
“Veterinary certificates were signed… This provides a new market for Kyrgyz producers. Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of wool processing, including cashmere. Mongolia is one of the world leaders in cashmere production, and the transfer of technology and training of specialists can dramatically improve the Kyrgyz textile sector.”
However, real announcements were thin on the ground and the language of diplomacy was heavy with blandishments: “We strive to develop mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas, especially in the trade and economic sphere,” said Khürelsükh, while Japarov noted that “comprehensive cooperation with Mongolia is one of the priority areas of the development of Kyrgyzstan’s foreign policy.”
The question is whether there is any substance behind this.
Economically, the numbers are hardly going to move the dial. In the first five months of this year, Kyrgyzstan exported $3.1 million worth of goods to Mongolia, much of it confectioneries. Mongolian exports in the other direction are even lower. While officials are trumpeting the rate of growth, which tripled in 2024, it’s worth having a sense of proportion – $3.1 million would struggle to get you a two-bedroom apartment in New York’s Upper East Side. Indeed, former Mongolian Prime Minister Sukhbaatar Batfold was forced to relinquish two apartments in New York worth $14 million after they were found to have been purchased using the proceeds of “unlawfully awarded mining contracts.”
But the limited economic rationale does not mean the visit is without merit: symbolism can often lay the foundation for strategic benefits in the long term.
Joining the regional club
As is customary amongst foreign leaders visiting Kyrgyzstan, Khürelsükh proceeded into the foothills of the Ala-Too mountains to lay a wreath at the Ata-Beyit memorial complex, which remembers Kyrgyz intellectuals purged during the 1930s.
Such memorials have particular resonance in Mongolia, which, although never officially part of the Soviet Union, was also a People’s Republic from 1924–1990, and effectively a vassal state of Moscow. Between 1937-39, it witnessed its own purges under Khorloogin Choibalsan, the “Stalin of the Steppe”, in which over 20,000 people were killed. Buddhist monasteries were burned down, and tens of thousands of monks were imprisoned or shot.
While not entirely compensating for trade turnover, such connections have the potential to be more than fodder for historians.
The two nations have a shared nomadic identity, with horses and yurts being amongst their cherished national symbols. Indeed, the past decade has seen the reemergence of the idea of a Greater Central Asia – including not just the Soviet “stans” but also Afghanistan and Mongolia.
Mongolia has been working hard to integrate itself into the regional club. In particular, hosting Uzbekistan’s president Shavkat Mirziyoyev in June this year, the first trip of an Uzbek head of state to Mongolia in the independence era. This came on the back of a visit to Tashkent by Khürelsükh in 2024.
This week’s trip, taking in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, is part of a similar regional push.
“It highlights Mongolia’s strategic interest in new economic routes and strengthening political alliances,” said Sharsheyev, adding that this is especially important in the context of landlocked countries. “This can be perceived as an effort to strengthen regional resilience and reduce dependence on giant neighbors – China and Russia.”
Limited Options
Mongolia is currently experiencing rapid economic growth, primarily through its export of raw materials, especially coal. Its GDP is forecast to expand by 6.6% this year on the back of the growing economic benefits from the controversial Oyu Tolgoi copper mine on the Chinese border.
Even more so than Turkmenistan, the Mongolian economy is highly dependent on Beijing to buy its products. Some sources estimate that up to 92% of the country’s exports go to China.
In short, Mongolia is stymied by geography. While the countries of post-Soviet Central Asia have alternative trading routes with the rest of the world via Iran, the Caspian Sea, and a burgeoning route across Afghanistan, Mongolia is surrounded on all sides by Russia and China.
In the Altai region, Mongolia is tantalizingly close – 23 miles – to having a border with Kazakhstan, and many ethnic Kazakhs live in Mongolia. However, Russia and China are wedged between the two countries.
This is likely to limit Mongolia’s ability to reap the full benefits of any regional groupings that do not involve Russia or China, and is perhaps why Ulaanbaatar is seeking membership of the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), with which it signed an interim free-trade agreement in late June.
Kyrgyzstan has stated that it welcomes Mongolia’s bid to join the EAEU, while Ulaanbaatar has also expressed interest in becoming an observer member of the Organization of Turkic States.
Integration can also be seen on the academic front, with Ulaanbaatar hosting the 10th CAMCA Forum in June, a regional get-together for journalists, academics, and business people from Central Asia, Mongolia, the Caucasus, and Afghanistan.
For a country as isolated as Mongolia, perhaps establishing the idea that it is part of Central Asia has merits in itself. On that front, if the visit was about setting a benchmark and increasing Mongolia’s visibility in the region, it has been a success.
“Interest in the visit of the President of Mongolia [has been] observed not only in political and business circles, but also among the general public,” said Sharsheyev. This is facilitated by a high level of media coverage… The visit is [also] being discussed on social networks, which indicates a growing interest in cooperation between the two countries.”
“What a handsome President of Mongolia,” commented one Kyrgyz user on Instagram.
“We are brothers after all,” noted another.
BY Joe Luc Barnes

 

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Mongolian Chess Federation receives Outstanding Contribution Award 2025 www.akipress.com

The Mongolian Chess Federation has been recognized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) with the Outstanding Contribution Award 2025 for its achievements in the first half of 2025.
The award was presented by First Vice President of the Mongolian Chess Federation Batchuluun Khurelbaatar to Prime Minister of Mongolia and President of the Mongolian Chess Federation Zandanshatar Gombojav. 
Team Mongolia won a bronze medal at a stage of the World Grand Prix, their first silver medal at the Asian Championship, and a bronze medal at the Asian Championship in the 3.3 category.
They also received first place in the 2400+ category at the World Rapid Chess Team Championship in London.
Tselmuun Ider won Mongolia's first World Cup medal in the World Junior Chess Cup in Batumi, Georgia.
The Mongolian Federation also successfully organized the Asian 3.3 Championship in Ulaanbaatar last April.

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An Imperial Week in Photos: Emperor and Empress Conclude Historic Mongolia Trip www.japan-forward.com

The Emperor and Empress commented, "We sincerely hope that the friendship and cooperative relationship between Japan and Mongolia will continue to deepen."
(See the photos on the link below https://japan-forward.com/an-imperial-week-in-photos.../ )
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress attend the opening ceremony of Naadam — morning of July 11, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
On July 11, Their Majesties Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended the opening ceremony of Naadam, Mongolia's largest national festival. They watched traditional archery events and participated in shagai, a game in which animal bones are flicked with the fingers to hit a target. When Empress Masako successfully hit a high-scoring target, the audience erupted in applause.
Empress Masako playing shagai, a traditional game in which animal bones are flicked at a target — afternoon of July 11, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Last Days in Mongolia
On July 12, Their Majesties observed the festival's main event: horse racing. They applauded enthusiastically as children rode horses across the course. His Majesty also took photographs with his personal camera.
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress tour the information center at Hustai National Park — afternoon of July 12, Töv Province, Mongolia.
Later that day, the Emperor and Empress visited Hustai National Park to observe a herd of Przewalski's horses, considered the world's oldest breed of wild horse. They were invited to name a foal. Emperor Naruhito chose "Tomo" (Friend), while Empress Masako chose "Ai" (Love).
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress observe Przewalski's horses at Hustai National Park — afternoon of July 12, Töv Province, Mongolia.
On July 13, the imperial couple concluded their 8-day trip with a meeting with President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh at the presidential residence. That evening, they returned to Japan aboard the government aircraft. Upon arrival, they were warmly welcomed by Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Princess Kiko, and officials. The couple exchanged friendly words with those who came to greet them.
Reflections on a Historic Visit
After their return, Their Majesties released a statement reflecting on the trip: "We sincerely hope that the friendship and cooperative relationship between Japan and Mongolia will continue to deepen." Although His Majesty had previously visited Mongolia in 2007 as Crown Prince, this was their first visit as a couple. They described the journey as a "very memorable experience."
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress depart from Chinggis Khaan International Airport — afternoon of July 13, outskirts of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. (©Sankei by Kazuya Kamogawa)
They also spoke about their visit to a memorial for Japanese internees who were held in Mongolia by the Soviet Union after World War II. His Majesty remarked, "It reminded us of the importance of never forgetting those who perished in the war, deepening our understanding of the past, and fostering a spirit that cherishes peace."
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Emperor Emeritus Begins New Treatment
On July 14, Emperor Emeritus Akihito, father of the current emperor, was admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital. He began a new treatment for asymptomatic myocardial ischemia and related conditions. Empress Emerita Michiko accompanied him. According to the Imperial Household Agency, doctors have prescribed a new oral medication to ease the strain on his heart. His condition will be closely monitored through tests such as electrocardiograms as physicians adjust the dosage.
Remembering Hiroshima Through Photography
On July 11, Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Princess Kiko, and their family visited the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum in Meguro Ward. They viewed the exhibition Hiroshima 1945, which marks 80 years since the atomic bombing. The exhibition featured around 160 photographs, including images taken shortly after the bombing by news agencies and others. 
Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko, with their second daughter Princess Kako and son Prince Hisahito, view the "Hiroshima 1945" exhibition — morning of July 11, Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Meguro Ward, Tokyo.
While viewing a photo taken near the hypocenter, Prince Fumihito remarked, "The blast must have been extremely powerful." According to a museum guide, their second daughter, Princess Kako, also reflected, "I could sense the inner conflict the photographers must have felt as they took these pictures."
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Princess Kiko in Miyagi
On July 15 and 16, Princess Kiko visited Miyagi Prefecture to attend several events, including the 61st National Convention for Promoting Blood Donation. On July 16, she visited the Akiu Kagayaki Support School in Sendai City, where she visited Doma Café, a space designed for interaction and learning between students and local residents. She also toured the Tohoku History Museum in Tagajo City.
On July 15 in Sendai City, Crown Princess Kiko speaks with students at Doma Café of Miyagi Prefectural Akiu Kagayaki Support School.
Later that day, she attended the national blood donation convention at Sendai Sunplaza Hall. In her remarks, she stated, "To ensure a stable supply of blood in the future, it is important for younger generations to understand and participate in blood donation."
Princess Hisako Honors Young Innovators
Also on July 14, Princess Hisako attended the 38th Advanced Technology Award for Pioneering Originality ceremony, held at the Meiji Kinenkan in Minato Ward, Tokyo. The award recognizes outstanding achievements by students in science and engineering, as well as by young corporate researchers. Her Imperial Highness offered words of praise to the recipients.

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