China-Mongolia Infrastructure & Diplomacy: Chinese FM Wang Yi wrapped up a three-day visit after attending the commissioning of a China-aided central sewage treatment plant in Ulaanbaatar, calling it a “friendship project,” while both sides reiterated plans to deepen trust and cooperation and Mongolia reaffirmed its one-China stance. Urban Environment: Mongolia also commissioned a new Central Wastewater Treatment Plant with major capacity gains and energy self-sufficiency, positioning it as a public health and pollution-reduction milestone for the capital. Mongolia’s Business Climate: A week of debate around PM Nyam-Osor Uchral’s “Business Freedom” push highlights deregulation promises alongside concerns about how mining and state take thresholds are being set in practice. International Mobility & Trade: Azerbaijan and Mongolia agreed to expand road transport cooperation, including a big jump in 2026 permit quotas and plans for electronic permit exchange. Social Protection (Regional): South Korea announced 11-language online guidance for abused migrant women, including Mongolian, aimed at ensuring access to protection services regardless of immigration status. Culture & Heritage: Mongolia added a new UNESCO biosphere reserve site for snow leopard habitat, bringing the national total to 13. Tech & Finance (Mongolia): Kakao Bank said it is expanding digital banking cooperation with Mongolia’s central bank and MCS Group, including work on credit-scoring models and investment ties.