Overview
- Parliament re-ran the third readings and moved the 2026 state, wealth fund, social insurance and health insurance budget bills to a fourth reading, while a separate budget framework amendment advanced to a third reading with adjusted macro targets.
- The draft earmarks about MNT 443.6 billion in concessional loans, subsidies and incentives for food, agriculture and light industry, including interest support tied to new and existing credit programs.
- The Health Workers’ Union renewed its demand to raise base pay to MNT 3.5 million and prepared nationwide action for Nov. 12, as officials pointed to a 2026 increase of 15 percent in the draft.
- The government’s 2026–2030 development directions prioritize human development and propose AI-based oversight of tenders and permits across ministries, citing an Erdenet proof-of-concept.
- The Education Loan Fund said 1,100 presidential scholarships have been awarded since 2022, with 997 active, 39 halted and 26 suspended, after delays and compliance issues left some students with debts and in legal disputes.