Political Integrity & Oversight: Mongolia held an international roundtable on political financing transparency and oversight, highlighting recent legal updates and public reporting by parties. Japan-Mongolia Business Ties: Japanese business executives performed wadaiko with Mongolian youth in Ulaanbaatar, part of a wider Yamato Project linking culture and the economy. Japan Visit: PM Uchral will visit Japan (Sept 27-30) for talks with Japan’s PM and meetings with JICA, JETRO, and business groups. FDI Push: Mongolia’s First Deputy PM presented a 2026-2028 plan to attract, retain, and support investors, targeting annual FDI inflows of $5.5B by 2028 and adding a 30-day grievance resolution mechanism. Investor Protection: Mongolia transferred investor-support and dispute-handling functions to the Investment and Trade Agency, including an option for international arbitration. Renewables for Mining Power: The Energy Ministry selected an independent power producer for 530MW of Gobi solar/wind tied to Oyu Tolgoi and Zes-Oyu substations, aiming to cut mining electricity costs and import dependence. Energy Security: San Petroleum commissioned a 16,000-cubic-meter fuel storage facility to boost import efficiency and support strategic reserves. Rural Connectivity for Health: ADB-funded phase two delivered ambulances with Starlink to remote health facilities to improve emergency access and communications. Digital Services Gap: A review warns Mongolia’s libraries lag behind real digital expectations like online search, reservations, and remote access.