1 ZANDANSHATAR GOMBOJAV APPOINTED AS PRIME MINISTER OF MONGOLIA WWW.MONTSAME.MN PUBLISHED:2025/06/13      2 WHAT MONGOLIA’S NEW PRIME MINISTER MEANS FOR ITS DEMOCRACY WWW.TIME.COM PUBLISHED:2025/06/13      3 ULAANBAATAR DIALOGUE SHOWS MONGOLIA’S FOREIGN POLICY CONTINUITY AMID POLITICAL UNREST WWW.THEDIPLOMAT.COM PUBLISHED:2025/06/13      4 THE UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND (UNICEF) IN MONGOLIA, THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR SUPPORTING THE BILLION TREES MOVEMENT, AND CREDITECH STM NBFI LLC HAVE JOINTLY LAUNCHED THE “ONE CHILD – ONE TREE” INITIATIVE WWW.BILLIONTREE.MN PUBLISHED:2025/06/13      5 NEW MONGOLIAN PM TAKES OFFICE AFTER CORRUPTION PROTESTS WWW.AFP.MN PUBLISHED:2025/06/13      6 GOLD, MINED BY ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINERS OF MONGOLIA TO BE SUPPLIED TO INTERNATIONAL JEWELRY COMPANIES WWW.MONTSAME.MN PUBLISHED:2025/06/13      7 AUSTRIA PUBLISHES SYNTHESIZED TEXTS OF TAX TREATIES WITH ICELAND, KAZAKHSTAN AND MONGOLIA AS IMPACTED BY BEPS MLI WWW.ORBITAX.COM  PUBLISHED:2025/06/13      8 THE UNITED STATES AND MONGOLIA OPEN THE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING IN ULAANBAATAR WWW.MN.USEMBASSY.GOV  PUBLISHED:2025/06/12      9 MONGOLIA'S 'DRAGON PRINCE' DINOSAUR WAS FORERUNNER OF T. REX WWW.REUTERS.COM PUBLISHED:2025/06/12      10 MONGOLIA’S PIVOT TO CENTRAL ASIA AND THE CAUCASUS: STRATEGIC REALIGNMENTS AND REGIONAL IMPLICATIONS WWW.CACIANALYST.ORG  PUBLISHED:2025/06/12      БӨӨРӨЛЖҮҮТИЙН ЦАХИЛГААН СТАНЦЫН II БЛОКИЙГ 12 ДУГААР САРД АШИГЛАЛТАД ОРУУЛНА WWW.MONTSAME.MN НИЙТЭЛСЭН:2025/06/15     ОРОН СУУЦНЫ ҮНЭ 14.3 ХУВИАР ӨСЖЭЭ WWW.EGUUR.MN НИЙТЭЛСЭН:2025/06/15     МОНГОЛ УЛСЫН 34 ДЭХ ЕРӨНХИЙ САЙДААР Г.ЗАНДАНШАТАРЫГ ТОМИЛЛОО WWW.MONTSAME.MN НИЙТЭЛСЭН:2025/06/13     SXCOAL: МОНГОЛЫН НҮҮРСНИЙ ЭКСПОРТ ЗАХ ЗЭЭЛИЙН ХҮНДРЭЛИЙН СҮҮДЭРТ ХУМИГДАЖ БАЙНА WWW.ITOIM.MN НИЙТЭЛСЭН:2025/06/13     МОНГОЛ БАНК: ТЭТГЭВРИЙН ЗЭЭЛД ТАВИХ ӨР ОРЛОГЫН ХАРЬЦААГ 50:50 БОЛГОЛОО WWW.EGUUR.MN НИЙТЭЛСЭН:2025/06/13     МОНГОЛ ДАХЬ НҮБ-ЫН ХҮҮХДИЙН САН, ТЭРБУМ МОД ҮНДЭСНИЙ ХӨДӨЛГӨӨНИЙГ ДЭМЖИХ САН, КРЕДИТЕХ СТМ ББСБ ХХК “ХҮҮХЭД БҮРД – НЭГ МОД” САНААЧИЛГЫГ ХАМТРАН ХЭРЭГЖҮҮЛНЭ WWW.BILLIONTREE.MN НИЙТЭЛСЭН:2025/06/13     ЕРӨНХИЙЛӨГЧИЙН ТАМГЫН ГАЗРЫН ДАРГААР А.ҮЙЛСТӨГӨЛДӨР АЖИЛЛАНА WWW.EAGLE.MN НИЙТЭЛСЭН:2025/06/13     34 ДЭХ ЕРӨНХИЙ САЙД Г.ЗАНДАНШАТАР ХЭРХЭН АЖИЛЛАНА ГЭЖ АМЛАВ? WWW.EGUUR.MN НИЙТЭЛСЭН:2025/06/13     “АНГЛИ ХЭЛНИЙ МЭРГЭШЛИЙН ТӨВ”-ИЙГ МУИС-Д НЭЭЛЭЭ WWW.MONTSAME.MN НИЙТЭЛСЭН:2025/06/13     Г.ЗАНДАНШАТАР БАЯЛГИЙН САНГИЙН БОДЛОГЫГ ҮРГЭЛЖЛҮҮЛНЭ ГЭЖ АМЛАЛАА WWW.EGUUR.MN НИЙТЭЛСЭН:2025/06/12    

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Mongolia conducts inspections over logistics firms & coal trucks www.sxcoal.com

Mongolian authorities started unexpected examination on coal transportation enterprises at each border crossing from April 14 to 25, MONTSAME News Agency reported on April 14.
This inspection is conducted in line with the Guidelines for Issuing, Using, and Controlling Interstate Freight Transport Type C Travel Permits approved by the minister of Minister of Roads and Transport (MRT), the report said.
A comprehensive inventory of all trucks will be included to see whether these trucks meet technical standards and are equipped with qualified drivers. Appropriate actions will be taken based on the findings.
MRT noted the inspection will cover enterprises operating through nine border ports across seven provinces.

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Southern Mongolia Concerns Raised After G7 Fails to Acknowledge Issue www.japan-forward.com

On April 10, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) parliamentary group on Southern Mongolia held a meeting at the National Diet. At the meeting, the group confirmed its intention to urge the government to address human rights concerns in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It also agreed to call for the inclusion of these issues in future G7 summit communiques.
Recent summit communiques have mentioned Tibet, Xinjiang Uyghur, and Hong Kong. However, former Minister for Economic Security Sanae Takaichi, who chairs the group, criticized the omission. "Regrettably, there is no mention of Southern Mongolia," she said.
G7 Silence
Both houses of the Diet adopted resolutions in 2022 recognizing the "serious human rights situation" in Southern Mongolia. The resolutions also named Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong and described these issues as a threat to the international community.
Nevertheless, communiques from the 2023 Hiroshima Summit (hosted by Japan) and the 2024 Summit in Italy failed to mention Southern Mongolia. They did express concern over human rights in Tibet and Xinjiang, and called for the protection of Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy.
Meeting of the LDP parliamentary group on Southern Mongolia.
Several lawmakers present at the meeting reportedly shared Takaichi's concerns.
During the session, officials briefed lawmakers on the replacement of Mongolian-language textbooks with standard Chinese in elementary and junior high schools across Inner Mongolia. Chinese authorities began this shift in the autumn of 2020. Starting in 2025, they will conduct college entrance exams exclusively in Chinese.
Ethnic Extermination
After the meeting, Rintaro Ishibashi, a House of Representatives member and secretary-general of the group, commented, "The erasure of a mother tongue is a form of ethnic extermination. We cannot ignore it."
It was also reported that information control in the region has intensified. Contact has been lost with Hada, the detained leader of the Southern Mongolian Democratic Alliance. He is believed to be under house arrest by Chinese authorities.
Hada has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize at the recommendation of lawmakers, including House of Councillors member Hiroshi Yamada, who serves as the group's executive director.
Author: Shimpei Okuhara, The Sankei Shimbun

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2,500 Specialists and Teachers to Be Trained in Artificial Intelligence www.montsame.mn

The “National AI” Program, initiated by AI Academy Asia with support from UNICEF Mongolia and M Bank, officially launched on April 15, 2025.
The "National AI" Program aims at promoting inclusive access to artificial intelligence education, reducing the digital divide, and raising public awareness and understanding of AI. The Program is designed to provide students, youth, and local government officials with knowledge and skills related to AI, thereby improving the inclusivity of the digital transition and reducing inequalities. Over the course of its five-year implementation, the Program will train 250 AI specialists and 2,250 teachers.
CEO of AI Academy Asia Bolor-Erdene Battsengel said, "We are working in collaboration with Cambridge University and other leading global institutions to introduce AI education to Mongolia. Through this Program, we plan to train 500 professionals in Mongolia. In the technological era, it is essential to gain structured and systematic knowledge without lagging behind. Starting today, our online learning platform will be available to the public, with all courses offered in Mongolian. It is vital that children receive a strong and well-structured foundation in technology education."
The Program to train 2,250 teachers will last up to three months and is open to individuals aged 21-65. Teachers will be trained annually from 330 soums across all 21 aimags.
As one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world, Mongolia continues to face challenges in achieving equitable and inclusive digital transformation, due to factors such as demographic distribution, geographical constraints, and socio-economic disparities. Nevertheless, the program’s implementers underscored the vast potential of artificial intelligence to drive positive and transformative change in Mongolia by fostering innovation, enhancing economic growth, and contributing to the nation’s sustainable development.

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Mongolia's total number of confirmed measles cases exceeds 500 www.deshsewak.org

Mongolia's National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) confirmed 11 new cases of measles infection, raising the national tally to 506.
More than half of the latest confirmed cases were among school-age children who have had only one shot of the measles vaccine, the NCCD said in a statement.
In this regard, the NCCD advised parents to protect their children from a potentially severe disease by getting them two doses of the measles vaccine.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease transmitted by respiratory droplets and direct contact, news agency reported.
Common complications include fever, dry cough, runny nose, sore throat and inflamed eyes.
According to the World Health Organisation, measles spreads easily when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. It can cause severe disease, complications, and even death.
Measles can affect anyone but is most common in children.
Measles infects the respiratory tract and then spreads throughout the body. Symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose and a rash all over the body.

 

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IShowSpeed explores traditional culture, streaming to 39 million viewers www.ubpost.mn

On April 11, the renowned American YouTuber and streamer, Darren Jason Watkins Jr., widely known as IShowSpeed, made a memorable visit to Mongolia. Immersing himself in the rich cultural heritage of the country, IShowSpeed took the opportunity to explore iconic landmarks, including a visit to the Chinggis Khaan National Museum in Ulaanbaatar City. His trip marked an exciting moment of cultural exchange as he acquainted himself with Mongolia’s fascinating history, which he shared with his millions of followers worldwide. During his visit, IShowSpeed took part in a live-streamed event, captivating his 38.6 million followers from all around the world. The live broadcast offered a unique opportunity for his fans to virtually tour the museum alongside him.
He then explored various exhibits spanning from the third to the ninth floor of the museum, showcasing the rich history and heritage of Mongolia. One of the highlights of the visit was when he entered the museum’s Honor Room, where he paid his respects at the Golden Statue of Chinggis Khaan. The moment was significant not only for the streamer but also for the millions of fans who were able to witness the reverence shown to one of the most iconic figures in history.
O.Enkhtsolmon, the museum’s senior guide, shared insights into the life and achievements of Chinggis Khaan, educating the audience about the profound impact the Mongolian leader had on world history. In a heartfelt moment, IShowSpeed reflected on his own heritage, stating that his ancestors had warrior blood, and expressed his admiration for the historical legacy of the Mongol Empire.
The visit was particularly meaningful for IShowSpeed as it marked his first trip to Mongolia. Known for his gaming streams of popular titles like FIFA and Fortnite, as well as his reaction videos and comedic skits, IShowSpeed has built a massive online following with his distinctive style and charismatic personality. During his visit, he promised his fans that, should he return to Mongolia, he would once again visit the Chinggis Khaan National Museum.
This visit was an important moment for cultural exchange, as it brought global attention to Mongolia’s historical treasures, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage to millions around the world.

 

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World Bank to Cooperate with Ulaanbaatar City to Reduce Air Pollution www.montsame.mn

Governor of the Capital City of Mongolia and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Nyambaatar Khishgee met with the Practice Manager in the South Asia Region for the Environment, Natural Resources, and Blue Economy Global Practice at the World Bank Christophe Crepin, along with a team of air quality experts.
At the meeting, Mayor Nyambaatar presented 24 mega projects to be implemented in Ulaanbaatar to improve air and environmental quality, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance the quality of life for residents in the city. The Mayor of Ulaanbaatar said, “As a priority, around 50,000 households located in areas with high levels of air pollution will be transitioned to gas and electric heating systems. This initiative will be carried out before the upcoming winter, starting with the insulation of homes and buildings.” The Mayor expressed interest in cooperating with the World Bank on these projects and programs.
Additionally, Mr. Christophe Crepin conveyed the Bank’s commitment to providing full support and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

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Mongolia: Prioritise increasing citizen awareness of right to privacy, says expert www.ohchr.org

GENEVA – The enactment of the Law on Personal Data Protection in Mongolia is a step in the right direction and comprehensively updates the legal framework in which privacy and data protection are safeguarded, a UN expert said today, while urging further amendments to its enforcement mechanism.
“I encourage the Government to close the digital divide in its population, specifically with vulnerable groups, to increase awareness. There are many challenges ahead and a lot of work to be done but a key element, the political will, is present,” said Ana Brian Nougrères, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy in a statement, after a seven-day visit to the country.
“The Government has prioritised digitalisation and a move towards an e-based society but acknowledges there are challenges and limited financial resources,” she said. “There is an urgent need for a corresponding shift in the mindset of the people so they view the right to privacy as a fundamental human right.”
The Special Rapporteur examined privacy issues in relation to personal data protection, including health data, cybersecurity, surveillance, oversight mechanisms and remedies, new and emerging technologies and privacy concerns of vulnerable groups.
Mongolia is facing a real challenge to effectively respond to cybersecurity attacks and needs to develop more robust safeguards.
“Technological innovation is important but it must be embraced using a human rights-based approach, putting individuals at the centre of all technological advancements, to mitigate the risks and elevate digital literacy so citizens can better safeguard their right to privacy,” the expert said.
The expert stressed the importance of awareness, education, transparency, multi-stakeholder cooperation, harmonisation and standardisation at the international level, and believes the Government is motivated to rise to this challenge.
The Special Rapporteur met with officials, national institutions, civil society, academics, business leaders and the UN Country Team in Ulaanbaatar and Nalaikh.
She will submit her report on the visit to the UN Human Rights Council in March 2026.
Dr. Ana Brian Nougrères is the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy.
The Special Rapporteurs are part of what is known as the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council.
Special Rapporteurs/Independent Experts/Working Groups are independent human rights experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council. Together, these experts are referred to as the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council. Special Procedures experts work on a voluntary basis; they are not UN staff and do not receive a salary for their work. While the UN Human Rights office acts as the secretariat for Special Procedures, the experts serve in their individual capacity and are independent from any government or organization, including OHCHR and the UN. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the UN or OHCHR. Country-specific observations and recommendations by the UN human rights mechanisms, including the special procedures, the treaty bodies and the Universal Periodic Review, can be found on the Universal Human Rights Index https://uhri.ohchr.org/en/

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SME Development Fund Now Accepting Soft Loan Applications www.montsame.mn

The Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development Fund of Mongolia is now accepting applications for its 2025 soft loans.
According to the Regulation on “Granting Soft Loans, Selection, Loan Transfer, Repayment, and Monitoring by the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development Fund” approved by a Government Resolution, applications for loans will be open for one month starting on April 14, 2025.
The soft loan has an interest rate of 5 percent per annum and a maturity rate of up to five years, with the possibility of spending 40 percent of the primary investment as assets. These loans will be granted to manufacturing and service enterprises that have moved from urban to rural areas, employed workers who have transferred to rural areas, produce goods that replace imported goods, export-oriented clusters, and also enterprises that produce enriched, organic, and innovative products.
The Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Agency of Mongolia announced that enterprises that are part of the raw materials in the food supply chain, mining products procurement, introduce comfortable road-side services, and operate under the “White Gold” National Movement, “Atar-4” Sustainable Agriculture Campaign, and the “New Cooperative” Movement are eligible to apply.
Applications will be received based on the terms and conditions of the soft loans, sector, and area of operations, at the Food and Agriculture Departments of Darkhan, Selenge, and Tuv aimags. Loans will be accepted based on close examination by a selection sub-committee. Applications can be digitally submitted at www.sme.gov.mn.

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Mongolia announces two and a half months fishing ban www.xinhuanet.com

Mongolia announced a two-and-a-half-month ban on fishing to conserve fish stocks in rivers and lakes during their breeding period, the Ecological Police Department said Monday.
The fishing ban will remain in force until June 15, the department said in a statement.
According to the country's law on fauna, Mongolia has imposed restrictions on catching all kinds of fish for a total of 75 days every year for proper breeding, production, preservation and sustainable collection of fish in some rivers and lakes of Mongolia, it said.
Violation of fishing rules entails the imposition of an administrative fine on citizens in the amount of 300,000 tugrik (more than 84.8 U.S. dollars) and on legal entities in the amount of 3 million tugrik (848 dollars)

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"Mongolia is a market brimming with untapped potential" www.mumnet.com

In August 2024, Nyambaatar Purevdorj was appointed Managing Director of the new country unit M&M Militzer and Muench Mongolia LLC. In this interview, he talks about the Mongolian logistics market, the development of Militzer & Münch’s business in his country, and why logistics is his passion.
Mr. Purevdorj, in August last year you took on your new role, becoming one of the youngest Managing Directors of the Militzer & Münch Group at the age of 33. How have you been getting on in your first few months in the job?
As this is my first position as Managing Director, I have gained a lot of new experiences in the last few months. It was a big challenge at the beginning, but it has also been a very fulfilling task from the outset. I am grateful to my superiors and colleagues for providing me with valuable support during this time. Friends and family often describe me as a passionate person. Being passionate helps me to overcome all the challenges I face in my new role.
How would you describe the Mongolian logistics market?
Compared to the markets of the major global powers, Mongolia is a smaller market but offers numerous untapped opportunities. There are several well-established routes into and out of the country that importers and exporters are keen to use. Mongolia’s most important trade partners are its immediate neighbors. Since Mongolia is one of the countries with the largest mineral resources, some of its main export commodities are coal, fluorspar and iron ore, as well as cashmere wool. Key imports are petroleum products, machinery, vehicles, electronic products and foodstuff.
How does Militzer & Münch operate in Mongolia?
Militzer & Münch Germany has had an office in Ulaanbaatar since 1992. So, we have been operating in Mongolia for more than 30 years. So far, we have been particularly strong in the LTL transport sector. In July 2024, we expanded by opening our own country unit, M&M Militzer and Muench Mongolia LLC. Since then, we have expanded our services to include all modes of transport and are no longer limited to road freight and domestic services. We are currently in the process of establishing ourselves as experts in transit through Mongolia, adding this important field to Militzer & Münch’s already extensive global network. One of our main goals is to further expand our market share in traffics to and from Mongolia.
What do you particularly like about your work?
Logistics is a challenging field, and I see it as my profession and my calling at the same time. I always say that there are always opportunities in the midst of chaos.  Most of all, I enjoy the sense of achievement that comes when you overcome particularly difficult obstacles.
At Militzer & Münch, I particularly appreciate the company’s precise decision-making and ability of the M&M Group to take on any project, no matter how difficult. We have a remarkable 145 years of experience in logistics, and it shows. I am very proud to represent Militzer & Münch to our customers and to demonstrate our commitment to excellence. The corporate culture is perfectly aligned with my personal values. What counts here, is clear communication, and recognition for good performance.

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