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United Airlines expands Pacific network with newest route from Japan to Mongolia www.kuam.com

United has launched its inaugural flight from Tokyo/Narita to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, becoming the first and only U.S. airline to serve Mongolia with its new seasonal nonstop service. 
In addition, United has also announced that bookings for its new year-round, nonstop flight between Tokyo/Narita and Koror, Palau are now on sale at united.com and through travel agents, with the flight set to launch on Oct. 29.
With our new route launches, we will offer our customers in the region more route options and convenient connections,” said Sam Shinohara, Managing Director of Airport Operations for Asia/Pacific. 
“We continue to identify how we can better serve our customers in the Pacific. Our pilot and flight crew teams and assets based in Guam play an important role in supporting the seamless connectivity through Tokyo/Narita, which will provide even more opportunities for us to offer our customers an unprecedented array of vibrant, unique and extraordinary destinations,” Shinohara adds. 
United’s new seasonal service connects travelers between Ulaanbaatar and the Continental U.S. through Tokyo/Narita from five United hubs in the Continental U.S.: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Newark/New York, and Denver. 
Additionally, passengers can connect in Tokyo from United’s services from Guam, Saipan, and Cebu or from United’s joint venture partner ANA’s network.
United will operate the new flight from May until October, three times per week, departing Tokyo/Narita at 4:30 p.m. and arriving in Ulaanbaatar at 8:55 p.m. 
Return flights from Ulaanbaatar will depart at 9:55 a.m. and arrive in Tokyo/Narita at 3:45 p.m. All times local. 
United will operate the flights with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, offering 166 seats – 16 of which are business class.
United is the only U.S. airline to serve Palau, complementing its existing services to Guam and Manila from Koror. 
This new flight will also enable easy one-stop connections for travelers coming from the mainland U.S. to experience the pristine marine ecosystems. With nearly 350 islands in Palau, visitors can plan the ultimate underwater adventure with snorkeling or scuba diving to see the diverse coral and fish in the Pacific.
“This new route will provide our customers with greater travel choice, as well as the opportunity to visit the many attractions in each destination,” said Ken Kiriyama, United Director of Sales, Japan, Micronesia, Philippines and Taiwan.  “Together with other new Asia routes we have announced, we are bringing a new exciting range of destinations to our customers in the region and around the globe.”
“The new United Airlines service to Tokyo restores our link to Japan, the mainland U.S. and the rest of Asia through United and its partners’ global reach,” said President of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr. “It is great news for Palau citizens, tourism, and the broader economy. All visitors can expect a warm Palauan welcome and a wonderful experience in our pristine paradise.”
The Koror flight to Tokyo Narita is scheduled to depart at 11:25 a.m. and arrive in Tokyo at 4:00 p.m. local time. 
Return flights from Tokyo Narita are planned to depart at 5:55 p.m. and arrive in Koror at 10:50 p.m. 
United plans to operate the flights with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, offering 166 seats, 16 of which are in business class.

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How a Former Herder Protected Mongolia’s Vast Grasslands www.fao.org

Batmunkh Luvsandash has fought to protect more than a million acres of steppe lands in his native Mongolia. In an interview with Yale Environment 360, he explains how, by drawing on the knowledge of local herders, he was able to take on the powerful mining industry and win.
A former livestock herder on the vast steppe grasslands of Mongolia, Batmunkh Luvsandash has a remarkable record as a conservationist: He has won the protection of more than a million acres of his homeland. He gave up a career as an electrical engineer to fight the takeover of pastures by the mining companies he once worked for. Armed with law books, the local knowledge of herding communities, and his own stubbornness, he has won battle after battle, culminating in saving the sacred Khutag Mountain, one of the last strongholds of the country’s endangered wild ass and Argali sheep.
Batmunkh just won a Goldman Environmental Prize for his efforts — at the age of 81. He spoke to Yale Environment 360 contributing writer Fred Pearce this month, before flying from Ulaanbaatar to San Francisco to accept his prize.
Title of publication: Yale Environment 360
Organization: Yale School of the Environment
Year: 2025
Country/ies: Mongolia
Geographical coverage: Asia and the Pacific
Type: Article
Full text available at: https://e360.yale.edu/features/batmunkh-luvsandash-interview
Content language: English

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Ulaanbaatar to restrict license plates for vehicles older than 10 years starting June 1 www.gogo.mn

In order to decrease traffic congestion in Ulaanbaatar, the City Council approved a resolution on February 8, 2025, capping the number of vehicle license plates issued in the capital at 730,000.
As part of this resolution, the city has stopped issuing new Ulaanbaatar license plates for imported vehicles starting November 8, 2024. Additionally, two key provisions will come into effect on June 1:
License plates will only be issued to vehicles manufactured within the last 10 years.
Imported vehicles must pass a pre-export technical inspection before being eligible for registration in the capital.

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Ulaanbaatar and Budapest Discuss Collaborating in Introducing Eco-Friendly Wastewater Treatment Methods www.montsame.mn

Governor of the Capital City of Mongolia and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar City Nyambaatar Khishgee met with Mayor of Budapest, the Capital City of Hungary, Gergely Karácsony, and exchanged views on cooperation.
Mayor Nyambaatar extended greetings on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Hungary, highlighting the friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries. Additionally, the Mayor of Ulaanbaatar presented the 24 mega projects aimed at developing the Capital City of Mongolia, shared updates on their progress, and expressed intention to collaborate, particularly on the construction of the Ulaanbaatar Metro, roads, flood drainage system, and the water treatment plant.
Mayor of Budapest Gergely Karácsony stated, “It would be delightful to share insights on public transportation solutions, particularly regarding the metro, tram, and the development of springs and spas, along with the water collection system of the Danube River. There is potential for collaboration in tourism, and we aim at further enhancing cooperation across various sectors. Budapest has the first complete metro and tram network in Europe. We believe that building the metro and tram network in Ulaanbaatar is a sound decision. The implementation of the tram project will provide an opportunity to reform the road system. We are ready to share our experiences.”
At the meeting, the two sides discussed collaboration on exchanging best practices in water supply infrastructure, introducing eco-friendly wastewater treatment methods, and floodwater drainage systems. Also, the two sides agreed to invite Hungarian engineers and specialists from the water sector to Mongolia, with support from the embassies of the two countries.

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Hunnu Air launched Embraer E2 services between Mongolia and China www.avionews.it

Hunnu Air has launched scheduled services with E-195E2 aircraft in Mongolia –the inaugural E2 flight from Ulaanbaatar to Beijing’s Daxing International Airport, also marked the first time the E2 has operated on a scheduled route into mainland China. Hunnu Air, Embraer and Beijing Daxing Airport jointly hosted yesterday a ceremony to mark the smooth inauguration of this route, strengthening connectivity between the aviation hubs of Mongolia and China, and fostering closer economic and cultural ties between the two countries.
The flight was operated by the first of two new E-195E2 aircraft delivered to Hunnu Air in April. The airline plans to deploy its E-195E2 aircraft to increase capacity to Haikou, Sanya, Phu Quoc, expanding services to Japan, China, Vietnam, India, South Korea, and to introduce scheduled flights to Tashkent. Hunnu Air’s E-195E2 is configured in a dual class layout with 136 seats in Embraer’s signature two by two seating; meaning no passenger has to suffer the dreaded middle seat.
Embraer has been committed to Mongolia’s aviation market for several years, establishing long-standing partnership with Mongolian airlines in advancing the Nation’s aviation capabilities. The first Embraer aircraft – an ERJ-145 entered service in Mongolia in 2018.
E-Jets programme is one of the most successful commercial jets in the industry. Collectively, the E-Jets and E-Jets E2 are operated by more than 80 airlines across 50 countries with more than 1,800 units delivered.

 

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Egune secures US$3.5M to build Mongolia’s culturally rooted AI future www.e27.co

Egune AI, a foundational artificial intelligence platform in Mongolia, has secured a US$3.5 million equity investment from Golomt Bank, one of the nation’s largest commercial banks.
This strategic funding is earmarked to advance Mongolia’s national AI infrastructure and digital future. It will also enable Egune AI to expand its technology and improve service accessibility.
The financing has elevated Egune AI’s valuation to US$38.5 million.
Founded in 2021 and launched in 2022, Egune AI is building culturally aligned, ethically grounded AI. The company aims to create a super-intelligent digital assistant deeply rooted in the Mongolian language, culture, and cognitive identity.
Egune AI addresses global disparities in AI development by creating a nationally owned system. It tackles the threat of language colonisation and confronts systemic inequality that limits developing nations’ access to advanced AI. Moreover, it promotes independent, inclusive, and equitable development, positioning Mongolia as a leader among emerging economies in the AI era.
In under three years, Egune AI has trained more than 2,100 AI models, developed a suite of AI-powered tools, and now reaches over 24,000 daily users. The platform currently powers over 70 per cent of the Mongolian AI market and works with more than 30 organisations, including the Government of Mongolia and Golomt Bank.
Odonbaatar Amarzaya, CEO of Golomt Bank, commented, “Egune represents the kind of transformative, forward-looking innovation that can define Mongolia’s future. Supporting Egune AI is a contribution to digital sovereignty, national capacity-building, and social equity. We are proud to stand behind Egune AI and support the next phase of Mongolian innovation.”
Badral Sanlig, founder and CEO of Egune AI, stated, “This investment is not just about technology, it is about national identity, dignity, and opportunity. We are building AI that understands Mongolian people, speaks our language, and reflects our way of thinking. Golomt Bank’s support brings us closer to realising our vision of AI that serves everyone, regardless of cultural and linguistic barriers.”
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KT&G to plant 10,000 trees in Mongolia in climate push www.koreaherald.com

South Korea's leading tobacco company KT&G announced Monday that it will expand its “Forest of Imagination” initiative to Argalant, Mongolia, following previous afforestation efforts in Ulaanbaatar.
Through its Mongolian Agricultural Education Center under the KT&G Welfare Foundation, the company plans to plant 10,000 Ulmus pumila trees — known for their resilience in harsh environments — and install an irrigation system to establish sustainable environmental infrastructure in the region.
The center will also train and employ local residents, enabling them to participate in tree planting and maintenance, thereby ensuring long-term forest management and community engagement.
The project is funded by KT&G’s “Imagination Fund,” a matching grant program where employees voluntarily donate a portion of their salaries, with the company contributing an equal amount.
“The Forest of Imagination aims to address climate change and help preserve the local ecosystem in Mongolia,” a KT&G Welfare Foundation official said. “We are committed to fulfilling our role as global citizens by promoting tailored social responsibility initiatives around the world.”
KT&G has also signed an memorandum of understanding with the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization to advance forest conservation across Asia. The partnership includes reforestation efforts in Kazakhstan’s wildfire-damaged Abai region and mangrove restoration projects in Indonesia.

 

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Minimum wage raised annually despite legal two-year schedule www.gogo.mn

On May 7, 2025, the Parliament's Standing Committee on Social Policy convened a regular meeting to review several critical issues.
During the session, lawmakers discussed the response to a parliamentary inquiry regarding the minimum wage, the implementation report of tasks assigned by law and parliamentary resolutions, and the 24th report on the human rights and freedoms situation in Mongolia.
A.Ariunzaya, Member of Parliament, addressed a question to L.Enkh-Amgalan, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, regarding the legality of recent minimum wage increases.
She noted that although the law stipulates the minimum wage should be revised every two years, it was increased from MNT 660,000 MNT on January 1, 2024, to MNT 792,000 on April 1, 2025, an increase that appears to contradict the legally mandated schedule. A.Ariunzaya also questioned the impact of this change on health and social insurance contributions and the state budget.
In response, Minister L.Enkh-Amgalan clarified that the increase was based on the decision of the National Committee on Labor and Social Partnership and provisions in the Tripartite Agreement. He presented supporting proposals, stakeholder demands, and calculations conducted by a joint working group.
The wage hike, he explained, benefits workers earning minimum wage by boosting their income and increasing the amount of temporary disability, maternity, and unemployment benefits. However, it also raises contributions for voluntary and state-funded insured persons and increases employers’ salary costs.
According to estimates: The social insurance fund’s income will rise by MNT 129.9 billion MNT. And the fund’s expenses will grow by MNT 38.4 billion. 
The National Statistics Committee and the Bank of Mongolia estimate the wage increase will affect monthly inflation by just 0.02 percentage points, essentially having no significant economic impact.
Nevertheless, L.Enkh-Amgalan stressed that failing to raise the minimum wage could limit household consumption, lower living standards, push youth to work abroad, worsen professional labor shortages, and reduce worker satisfaction and productivity. It would also deepen social inequality and negatively impact quality of life.
He concluded by emphasizing the need to align with International Labor Organization (ILO) standards, which recommend setting the minimum wage at 40–66% of the average wage. He also called for reforms to disconnect the minimum wage from calculations for payments and contributions, and to develop a legal and policy framework that: Protects low-income workers, Rewards skills fairly, and Enhances the value of Mongolian labor.

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Mongolia Exports Goods to 61 Countries in the First Four Months of 2025 www.montsame.mn

 In the first four months of 2025, Mongolia exported goods to 61 countries, according to the General Department of Customs of Mongolia.
Of Mongolia’s total exports, 91.2 percent were sent to the People’s Republic of China, followed by 5.6 percent to Switzerland, 1.1 percent to the United States, and 0.5 percent to the Russian Federation. These four countries accounted for 98.3 percent of Mongolia’s total export volume.
During the reporting period, the total value of exported goods and raw materials amounted to USD 4.242 billion, representing a 14.1 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2024.

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Direct Flights on the Murun-Cheongju Route to Be Launched www.montsame.mn

The first international direct flight from Jeonju City of the Republic of Korea to Murun, the center of Khuvsgul aimag of Mongolia, is set to commence on July 29, 2025.
This historic flight is expected to make a contribution to the development of Mongolia’s tourism sector. Furthermore, this will increase the flow of tourists to Mongolia and transport them to the site in the shortest possible time. Officials highlighted that the flight would also benefit to the economic development of Khuvsgul aimag and the surrounding region.
The Project is being jointly implemented by the tour company “Chandmani Travel” in cooperation with the Mongolian airline “Hunnu Air,” marking a new chapter in the Mongolia's tourism and air transport sectors.
During the first session of the North Region Council last April in Bulgan aimag, Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai announced that the Murun airport will be upgraded to 4C or International Standard, making this flight route the first step toward achieving the goal.

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