Asia Mongolia A new water treatment plant will be built on the banks of the Tuul river to improve water supply in Ulaanbaatar, with a US$350 million grant by the American Millennium Challenge Corporation
Asia Mongolia Smart traffic cameras linked to Ulaanbaatar's traffic-light system have been introduced to better manage congestion, monitoring vehicle flows in real time and adjusting signals to improve traffic balance and road safety across major intersections
Asia Mongolia An atmospheric distillation column for Altanshiree oil refinery, built in India, is ready for shipment; The 58,4-meter unit will separate crude oil into fuels such as gasoline and diesel at the core processing facility, aims to boost local fuel production
Asia Mongolia Due to varying weather conditions, ice thickness differs across lakes and along river stretches and the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA has warned citizens and drivers not to travel over ice in an attempt to save time or shorten routes
Asia Mongolia Mongolia has become a founding member of the Peace Council initiated by US President Trump; Prime Minister Zandanshatar signed the charter at Davos, stressing voluntary cooperation, respect for sovereignty and no financial or military obligations