Sustainable Finance Deal: The ADB and Golomt Bank signed a $64m loan package to expand sustainable lending to Mongolia’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, including women-owned businesses, with support for energy efficiency, eco-tourism and waste management. Eurasian Trade Push: Mongolia and Russia held a deputy-level consultative meeting in Ulaanbaatar, with both sides flagging the Eurasian Economic Union interim trade agreement coming into force on July 22 and discussing upcoming high-level visits and cooperation priorities. Regional Diplomacy & Business Climate: Prime Minister Uchral met Ban Ki-moon, briefing him on Mongolia’s reforms to improve the economic and business environment and investment conditions ahead of major international events. Korea–Mongolia Ties: South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung will attend the NATO summit in Türkiye and then visit Mongolia July 9–11, including a Korea–Mongolia Business Forum and Naadam participation. Tourism Revenue Leak Concern: A new look at Mongolia’s tourism spending highlights how much revenue may stay outside rural communities, with detailed local expenditure estimates for several soums. Transport Connectivity: Canada announced an expanded air transport agreement with Mongolia enabling direct flights and more cargo capacity, aiming to boost trade and tourism links. Mining/Industry Watch: Kalmar secured new orders for electric reach stackers, including machines bound for Mongolia, signaling faster electrification of heavy logistics equipment in the region.