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Mongolia's central bank purchases 16.3 tons of gold in 2025 www.xinhuanet.com

Mongolia's central bank purchased 16.3 tons of gold from legal entities and individuals in 2025, marking a 0.7 percent decrease compared to last year, according to the Bank of Mongolia on Friday.
As of December 2025, the Bank of Mongolia's average gold purchase price stood at 490,374.67 Mongolian tugriks (about 137.8 U.S. dollars) per gram, the bank said in a statement.
Purchasing gold is one of the key ways for the central bank to ensure the country's economic stability by consistently increasing foreign currency reserves, it added.
According to the central bank, Mongolia's foreign exchange reserves totalled 7 billion U.S. dollars at the end of December 2025.

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Mongolia's forex reserves reach record high in 2025 www.xinhuanet.com

Mongolia's foreign exchange reserves hit a record high of 7 billion U.S. dollars by the end of 2025, according to official data released by the country's central bank on Friday.
The figure represents a 27.14 percent increase compared to the previous year, the Bank of Mongolia said in a statement.
The central bank expects to increase the country's foreign exchange reserves to 10 billion dollars in the long term.
According to the regulator, Mongolia's foreign exchange reserves stood at 5.5 billion dollars by the end of December 2024.

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Mongolia Leads World Rankings in Memory, Mind Sports www.montsame.mn

Mongolian mind sports athletes have taken the lead globally. Specifically, Mongolia ranked first among the top five countries based on team scores earned during the 2025 World Championships.
The Mongolian team has competed in the world championships for 15 years and has been crowned world champion seven times, cementing its position as a leader on the international stage.
At the World Championship, the final event of 2025, the national team, comprising 37 athletes, claimed a total of 66 medals - 27 gold, 21 silver, and 22 bronze - out of a possible 90 medals. Additionally, the team secured 10 cups, demonstrating absolute dominance in the overall team standings. With this success, Mongolia leads the world's top five countries, followed by Australia, China, Vietnam, and Algeria.

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Mongolia extends visa exemption policy for 34 countries by one year www.visasnews.com

Good news for international travelers: Mongolia has officially announced the extension of its visa-free entry policy for citizens of 34 countries through January 1, 2027. Originally introduced as a temporary measure in 2023 and set to expire on December 31, 2025, the program has now been renewed, reaffirming the Mongolian government’s commitment to maintaining an open and tourism-friendly policy.
After several weeks of uncertainty and speculation, Mongolia has officially made its decision… at the last minute.
Mongolian authorities confirmed today the extension of the visa exemption for nationals of 34 countries until January 1, 2027, a measure initially introduced in 2023 on a temporary basis.
In a statement released on Wednesday, December 31, the Embassy of Mongolia in France announced that “the Mongolian government will temporarily exempt (until January 1, 2027) citizens of 34 countries, including French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Monegasque nationals holding ordinary passports, from the visa requirement for tourist stays of up to 30 days.”
Highly anticipated by travelers and tourism professionals alike, this decision puts an end to concerns about a possible reinstatement of visa requirements in 2026 and reaffirms the country’s intention to continue promoting international tourism.
Mongolia: Who can enter without a visa in 2026?
The extension confirms that the original list of eligible countries remains unchanged.
In 2026, citizens of the following 34 countries and territories will continue to be able to travel to Mongolia visa-free for tourism stays of up to 30 days:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
As part of the “Visit Mongolia Year” program, Mongolian authorities also confirmed the extension of visa-free entry for South Korean nationals, allowing tourist stays of up to 90 days. This exemption is now valid through December 31, 2026.

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Mongolia and China have erected more than 4.700 kilometers of border fences to contain livestock, curb pasture degradation, and transform the grassland into a permanent ecological border of territorial sovereignty www.en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br

Mongolia–China Border Livestock FenceMongolia and China have surrounded almost the entire border to contain livestock, protect pastures, and transform land use into a strategic issue of sovereignty.
For centuries, the border between Mongolia and China was marked by open fields, free-roaming herds, and a pastoral economy that ignored lines on the map. This scenario began to change radically when advancing environmental degradation, pressure on pastures, and recurring rural conflicts led the two countries to adopt a direct and physical solution: one of the largest continuous fences on the planet, extending over 4.700 kilometers along the border.
What was once just an ecological transition zone has transformed into a rigid artificial borderwhere pasture began to be treated as a strategic asset.
The problem that didn't respect borders.
The basis of the rural economy in Mongolia has always been extensive pastoralism. Herds of goats, sheep, horses, and yaks travel great distances in search of food, following the natural cycle of the seasons. On the Chinese side, however, the agricultural model is more intensive, with strict control of land use and environmental policies aimed at curbing desertification.
With the increase in the number of animals and the reduction in the regenerative capacity of pastures, the free movement of herds came to be seen as an environmental and economic threat. Overburdened areas began to lose vegetation cover, accelerating erosion and the advance of the Gobi Desert.
Fences as a territorial solution
The answer found was simple, but of monumental scale: surround the borderThe call Mongolia–China Border Livestock Fence It was not designed as a symbolic barrier, but as a continuous physical line capable of preventing the movement of animals between the two countries.
Along almost the entire land border, the fence has come to function as an ecological divider, separating completely distinct land-use systems. On one side, nomadic pastoralism; on the other, areas subject to strict conservation and environmental control policies.
Over 4.700 km of animal containment
The fence extends along virtually the entire border between Mongolia and China, which totals approximately 4.710 kilometers. In many sections, it is a permanent barrier, maintained and monitored, with a clear function: to contain herds and limit the shared use of pastures..
This scale transforms the project into something much larger than a simple rural fence. It is a territorial infrastructure that reshapes ecological and economic flows on a continental level.
Pastures as a strategic asset
With the fence, the pasture ceased to be merely a natural resource and began to be treated as... question of sovereigntyControlling where animals can and cannot roam means controlling the pressure on the soil, food production, and the stability of rural communities.
For China, the barrier is also connected to broader policies to combat desertification, which include reforestation, restrictions on grazing, and the creation of environmental exclusion zones. For Mongolia, it represents a profound break with the tradition of free movement of livestock.
Social and cultural impacts
The construction of the fence did not occur without consequences. Nomadic communities, accustomed to traversing long distances, began to face unprecedented physical limitations. Traditional routes were interrupted, and adapting to a compartmentalized territory required changes in their pastoral way of life.
At the same time, the barrier reduced local disputes over pastures and decreased cross-border conflicts related to land use.
Unlike fences built solely for political or military reasons, this structure functions as a artificial ecological boundaryIt separates biomes, regulates animal pressure, and creates two distinct environmental systems from the same natural landscape.
This type of solution reveals how, in certain regions, the simplest engineering—a continuous fence—can have profound and lasting effects on the environment.
From a technical standpoint, the fence doesn't involve sophisticated materials or complex construction. Its strength lies in its length, continuity, and strategic function. Once installed, it shapes human behavior, animal movements, and public policies for decades.
It's the same principle seen in projects like the Dingo Fence in Australia: Linear infrastructure used to contain diffuse problems..
When territory becomes an instrument of control.
The case of the border between Mongolia and China shows how environmental challenges can lead countries to transform entire landscapes into containment systems. The pasture, once a shared and fluid resource, has become a rigid line on the map.
By erecting more than 4.700 kilometers of fences, the two countries made it clear that, in a world pressured by limited resources, even grass can become a matter of national sovereignty.

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China Tightens Export Controls on Silver, Steel, Antimony www.chosun.com

China implemented stringent export control policies on silver, iron, antimony, and other critical materials essential to advanced technology industries on New Year’s Day. Silver, tungsten, and antimony will be managed by designating state-approved export companies every two years, while steel export standards have been significantly tightened by product category. This expansion of resource control—from rare earths to essential materials—reflects Beijing’s strategy amid the prolonged U.S.-China strategic competition over raw materials.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced on the 30th of last month the list of companies permitted to export controlled minerals for 2026–2027. Fifteen companies for tungsten, 11 for antimony, and 44 for silver were approved, interpreted as a move to introduce a "two-year qualification review" targeting state-owned trading firms with large export volumes. To pass the review, companies must meet export performance, production capacity, and compliance requirements over the past two years. Silver, like gold, is both a safe-haven asset and a critical material for solar, electronics, and electric vehicles, making its supply-sensitive to price fluctuations. A source from the Securities Times, affiliated with the People’s Daily, stated, “The new silver export controls signify its official inclusion in the national strategic resource list,” adding, “Silver management is now at the same level as rare earths.”
On the same day, China reintroduced export permits for steel products after 16 years. The 300 managed steel items—covering raw materials and finished products—require a "quality inspection pass certificate" for export. A Beijing-based trade industry source analyzed, “While claiming to expand high-value steel exports, the Chinese government is tightening controls over global essential raw materials.” Industry insiders also noted that Beijing is stockpiling chromium and manganese, critical for special steel smelting, alongside export permit systems.
If rare earths were a preview of China’s "resource weaponization," the expanded controls on steel and other materials signal the main phase of its strategy, extending across the entire supply chain from raw minerals to intermediate and finished goods. This could allow Beijing to dominate the backbone of global supply chains.
By combining export permit systems and stockpiling instead of tariffs, China can minimize diplomatic friction while maximizing pressure on other nations. Analysts suggest Beijing swiftly tightened silver supply controls after the U.S. government officially added silver to its "critical minerals" list in November last year. Elon Musk, Tesla’s founder, criticized on X on the 27th of last month, “Silver is needed for many industrial processes. It’s not good.”
The South Korean government plans to analyze the impact of China’s permit system on domestic industries and supply chains. While silver imports (830 tons) are smaller than exports (3,116 tons), Hong Kong and China rank third and fourth in import sources, potentially affecting procurement. Short-term challenges may arise for industries like shipbuilding and automobiles in securing low-cost Chinese raw materials. A government official stated, “Some mid-sized and small companies processing imported Chinese steel may face supply disruptions or higher costs.”
Antimony, a byproduct of gold and silver refining, is vital for armor-piercing bullets, semiconductors, military electronics, and solar panels. China accounts for 41% of South Korea’s antimony imports, while the U.S. relies on China for over 60%. During President Lee Jae-myung’s visit to China on the 4th, strengthening supply chain cooperation was expected to be a key agenda.
Some posit that China’s controls could have partial positive effects. For instance, requiring quality certifications for steel exports might block low-quality Chinese steel, aligning with South Korea’s existing anti-dumping measures on Chinese steel plates, hot-rolled coils, and coated steel. For antimony, domestic firm Korea Zinc’s expanded exports to the U.S. last year may gain further momentum.

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Mayor Reports on Construction Projects to be Implemented in 2026 www.montsame.mn

The Mayor of Ulaanbaatar and Governor of the Capital City, Nyambaatar Khishgee, provided information related to some mega projects in Ulaanbaatar city.  
The mayor said, “As the start of the mega projects to be implemented in 2026, construction of the Tuul highway will begin on March 15. We are working on a tight schedule to open the roadway to traffic on July 1, 2027.  As of today, preparations for the construction of the Tuul highway are 80 percent complete. Bids for the Ring Road construction will be opened on March 1. The second-stage tender of the Ulaanbaatar Metro Project was officially announced on December 24, 2025. The tender is scheduled to be opened on May 1, 2026.”
He also said, “This year, switching from briquetted fuel to semi-coke fuel generated savings of MNT 80 billion. Previously, fuel was produced from middlings with a subsidy of MNT 300 billion from Erdenes Tavantolgoi, whereas this year the expenditure on semi-coke fuel totaled MNT 220 billion. We are seeking solutions to build a semi-coke fuel plant that will rely on the Baganuur coal mine to avoid importing semi-coke fuel from abroad. With the Tuul highway and ring roads to be operational, traffic congestion is estimated to decrease by 50 percent. In efforts to reduce air pollution, the municipal office is working to switch to new fuel in the short term, gas and electric fuel in the mid-term, and housing in the long term. Within the framework of UNICEF’s CHIP Initiative, insulating and transitioning roughly 5,000 ger dwellings to gas fuel is planned to be completed by February 1, 2026.”
The municipal office also plans to implement seven energy projects in 2026, including the construction of the Thermal Power Plant-V, a 24 MW TPP in Emeelt Industrial Park, a TPP in Dambadarjaa, gas-fired power plants in Denjiin 1000 and Khan Hills, and a waste-to-energy plant.
In 2025, 1,436 unauthorized retail kiosks that occupied public areas and obstructed traffic were relocated, and the areas were cleared. In response, kiosk operators organized a protest. Nyambaatar said, “A meeting to negotiate with the kiosk operators will be held next week. Newly opened service centers at two locations in Ulaanbaatar will provide free space and workplaces for kiosk operators. The city hopes to relocate the more than 20 remaining kiosks through negotiation rather than enforcement, and five kiosk owners have already moved voluntarily.” He explained that the relocation is connected with the tram project scheduled to begin next year. The capital plans to announce the tender for the Tram Project on February 15 and open it in April 2026. Because the land clearing is required for this development, kiosks are being moved, and in some areas, the city will designate new locations for them.

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AI Cameras Begin Detecting Traffic Violations, Issuing Fines www.montsame.mn

 From January 1, 2026, traffic violations detected by artificial intelligence-based smart cameras are being enforced with fines.
Ulaanbaatar city has installed more than 2,600 cameras at 176 intersections and road crossings, enabling full AI-assisted traffic monitoring, a project launched last year. Starting January 1, information on violations detected by AI cameras is being sent to drivers with links and visual evidence, followed by the imposition of fines.
According to the Ulaanbaaar Traffic Control Center, all recordings of traffic violations are time-stamped to the minute and second, ensuring accuracy and minimizing errors. In the event of a dispute, drivers may submit complaints, which can be reviewed and resolved based on documented evidence.
The smart camera system detects and penalizes 10 types of violations, including:
·         speeding
·         running red lights
·         improper use of the first lane
·         incorrect lane positioning
·         stopping at bus stops
·         momentary speeding
·         average speed violations
·         crossing the “STOP” line
·         temporary or prolonged illegal parking
·         parking on sidewalks or green areas.

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Mongolia Ranks Among World’s Top 20 for Tourism Recovery www.montsame.mn

Mongolia has officially ranked among the world’s top 20 countries for tourism recovery, according to the November 2025 edition of the “World Tourism Barometer” published by UN Tourism, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
The report indicates that in the first nine months of 2025, the number of foreign visitors to Mongolia increased by 16 percent compared to 2024, which is twice the regional average.
Compared to the pre-pandemic level in 2019, inbound tourism has grown by 44 percent, positioning Mongolia among the fastest-recovering tourism destinations globally. This performance exceeds the regional average and reflects the impact of Government measures to develop and promote tourism.

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State Inspection and Inventory to be Conducted www.montsame.mn

At its regular session on December 31, 2025,  the Cabinet approved its draft resolution on conducting a state inspection and inventory of state and local properties.
In the current inventory, approximately 7,000 state and local government organizations will have their assets reviewed, of which 5,500 are owned by provincial and capital city institutions.
The costs required for the state inspection and inventory will be covered by the Agency for Policy Coordination on State Property, as well as by the governors of aimags and the capital city, within their approved 2026 budgets.
According to the Law on State and Local Property, a state inspection and inventory of state and local government assets is conducted once every four years.

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