Overview
- A court ordered former energy minister N. Tavinbekh detained after prosecutors cited evidence destruction risks, following a January 16 request and a January 19 hearing.
- A National First Central Hospital–led team performed Mongolia’s first pediatric hematopoietic stem‑cell transplant with partners from the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, Turkey’s Medical Park and TIKA; the 15‑year‑old patient is stable and additional cases are planned.
- Under the “Tsagaan Alt” program, shorn cashmere exports rose sixfold to about 4,000 tons worth roughly $330 million, supported by concessional financing that expanded processing capacity and factory employment.
- Ulaanbaatar will sell reserve meat through 410 stores from January 20, with Bayangol district pricing at 15,000 MNT/kg for beef and 13,000 MNT/kg for mutton, and officials have begun repairing and reopening the city’s 67 heated bus shelters.
- City leaders reviewed 16 major projects, reporting Tuul expressway temporary works 32.4% complete, ropeway construction 54% complete, and active tenders advancing metro, tram and first‑ring road packages.