Renewables Tender Kickoff: Mongolia has adopted a resolution to cut fuel and energy dependence by meeting central-region electricity demand with solar-plus-battery projects, and it’s now launching the country’s first competitive renewable energy bidding process—open online with registration until June 15 and commissioning targeted before the winter peak (Dec 1, 2026). Energy Supply Watch: TMK Energy says gas output is rising at Gurvantes XXXV, with April daily gas production up 13% versus February, while negotiations continue after a surge in gas supplies. Capital Markets: Mongolia’s stock market saw 6.06 million securities traded worth MNT 16 billion in the week to May 10, with mixed index performance as investors take a more cautious stance. Trade & Diplomacy: Direct flights between Astana and Ulaanbaatar are set to start in June, and Mongolia is also moving to open consulates general in Sydney and Frankfurt. Human Rights Spotlight: UN High Commissioner Volker Türk wrapped up a visit, urging Mongolia to keep human-rights protections central as policy and budgeting evolve.