Overview
- Weather services kept warnings for deep cold and localized snow in central and eastern provinces, with forecasts showing quieter conditions and easing daytime cold later this week.
- Intelligence officers thwarted a large illegal gold export attempt at the Zamyn‑Uud crossing on Nov. 14 and detained Mongolian and foreign suspects for investigation.
- Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar ordered the tax authority to modernize collection using AI, pivot to advisory prevention, and meet the 2025 revenue plan despite shortfalls reported through October.
- Ulaanbaatar extended the First Ring Road tender submission and opening to Dec. 1; the 24.8 km project with 9 km of bridges and 2 km of tunnels is slated for 36 months of construction under an estimated $918 million budget.
- City officials detailed two PPP energy projects: the 300 MW DCS‑5 plant targeted for 2028 commissioning with 90% of output to the central grid (about $658.6 million), and a waste‑to‑energy facility at Morin Davaa to burn 1,500 tons of waste daily and generate 35 MW after a 30‑month build (about $206.5 million).