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Mongolia's provisional trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union provides duty-free access, but officials say regulatory, veterinary, customs and logistics barriers are delaying actual shipments.
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Mongolia's 2026 Budget Rests on a Record 90 Million Tonnes of Coal Exports at $70 a Tonne
Mongolia's 2026 budget relies on exporting 90 million tonnes of coal at $70 per tonne, despite recent price drops. Key challenges include Chinese demand and border logistics.
Sep 02, 2026
Mongolia's Third Prime Minister in 10 Months Now Leads the Party, Chose the Speaker and Named the Cabinet
Nyam-Osoryn Uchral becomes Mongolia's prime minister, consolidating power amid political instability. His 'Unlock Mongolia' initiative focuses on economic reform, governance, and anti-corruption efforts.
Sep 02, 2026
Mongolia Targets 53.4% Clean Energy by 2050 as Demand Is Forecast to Grow Fivefold
Mongolia aims to increase its clean energy share from 7.2% to 53.4% by 2050, eliminating electricity imports and addressing grid, storage, and financial challenges.
Sep 02, 2026
Mongolia's Sixth Desertification Assessment Puts 81.9% of Territory Affected, Up Five Points Since 2021
Mongolia's sixth national assessment finds 81.9% of territory affected by desertification, up five points since 2021, though severely degraded land fell 16.2%.
Sep 02, 2026
Mongolia's Khurelsukh Met Both Xi and Putin in Bishkek as SCO Grants Partner Status
Mongolia's President Khurelsukh engaged in strategic diplomacy at the SCO Summit, meeting with leaders from China and Russia to strengthen bilateral ties and secure Mongolia's partner status in the organisation.
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Mongolia's Bogd Bank Files for $25 Million NYSE American IPO
Bogd Bank, a Mongolian financial institution, plans to list on NYSE American, aiming to raise $25 million to expand lending in Central Asia and invest in technology.
Sep 02, 2026
Mongolia Pitches Itself as a Data Centre Location at COP17, Citing Cold Winters and a 'Data Embassy' Law
Mongolia used a UN conference on land degradation to promote data centre investments, offering low energy costs, cooling benefits, and data sovereignty to attract international investors.
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COP17 Closes in Ulaanbaatar Without a Global Drought Agreement, Deferred to 2028
Mongolia won recognition for rangelands and pastoralists at the summit it hosted. The one decision negotiators had carried over from Riyadh was carried over again.
Sep 02, 2026
Mongolia to Receive SCO Partner State Status as Putin Cites 18% Trade Growth
Mongolia will receive SCO partner state status, Putin told President Khurelsukh in Bishkek, citing 18% growth in bilateral trade in the first half of 2026.
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Mongolia's Economy Grew 7.8% and Its Inflation Hit 12%. The IMF Says the Underlying Momentum Is Subdued.
Mongolia's economy is shifting from coal to copper exports, experiencing strong growth but facing rising inflation due to surging meat and energy prices, with significant dependency on China and Russia.
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