Oyu Tolgoi Financing: Mongolia’s Finance Minister Z. Mendsaikhan says the Rio Tinto shareholder loan interest rate has been cut to 7.9% (SOFR+4%), after earlier international financing was set at 9.01%, aiming to lower costs for the project. Healthcare & Trade Links: Japan will provide JPY 980 million (MNT 21.9bn) in grant-funded diagnostic equipment for Mongolia’s National Cancer Center, including CT, X-ray, mammography and ultrasound systems, to boost early detection and treatment capacity. City Infrastructure: Ulaanbaatar’s new Central Wastewater Treatment Plant is designed for 20–30 years of growth, with double current capacity (250,000 cubic meters/day) and sludge processing that generates electricity for about 35% of its own needs. Investment Push: “Unlock Mongolian Economy” drew 120+ foreign investors and produced USD 545m in signed investment agreements/MoUs; Phillip Capital plans a Mongolia office and OTP Bank submitted an application to open a branch. EU Cooperation: Mongolia and the EU held the 24th Joint Committee meeting in Brussels, discussing infrastructure, renewables, trade/investment, education and agriculture, plus COP17 preparations in Ulaanbaatar. Green Growth: The GEF-backed “Green and Inclusive Cities” project starts implementation in Ulaanbaatar, Darkhan and Erdenet (2026–2030), targeting lower emissions, land restoration and benefits for 75,000+ residents. Aviation & Business: MIAT is considering buying 10 Airbus aircraft to reduce reliance on costly leases, while Mongolia’s stock market review notes mixed index performance and active trading in major listed firms. Regional Deals: South Korea and Mongolia begin the 6th CEPA negotiation round in Ulaanbaatar, focusing on goods and rules of origin.