EAEU Trade Boost: Mongolia’s interim trade deal with the Eurasian Economic Union takes effect July 22, cutting or removing tariffs on 367 product categories; the pact covers about 90% of bilateral trade, with Mongolia expecting tariff relief on meat, cashmere and other goods and a potential export jump and extra $150m in revenue over three years. Bilateral Deals: Mongolia and Tajikistan sealed 11 cooperation agreements during President Emomali Rahmon’s visit, including visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and official passports (up to 30 days) and new plans across transport, agriculture, mining, education, geology, and investment. Housing Fraud Crackdown: A new working group has been set up to investigate and resolve “housing reservation” fraud cases, after police recorded 39,665 fraud offenses nationwide over 2024–2026, with housing scams causing MNT 204.9bn in damages to 3,613 citizens. Fuel Price Pressure: Mongolia’s AI-92 gasoline pump prices rose by MNT 250–300 per liter after renegotiated Russian import rates lifted the border price to USD 800/ton. Mining Update: Mongolian Mining Corporation published its operational update for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, covering performance across its Mongolian coal and metals portfolio. Business & Talent: Mongolia won medals at the 9th International Economics Olympiad in Shenzhen (one silver, two bronze), while an American university expanded partnerships with Mongolian institutions and Ömnögovi Province.