Youth Sports: Mongolia’s Etugen Irveseud U14 won silver at the AUBL Junior international tournament in Hangzhou, beating Hong Kong 54:41 in the semis before falling to China 57:53 in the final; captain Amgalanbayar Amgaa also made the tournament’s All-Star Five. Clean Air & Housing: The EU-funded SOAP II project wrapped up after 2022–2026, helping thousands of ger-area households insulate homes to cut winter fuel use, lower emissions, and improve comfort. Education & Skills: Mongolia’s Education Ministry met Young Global Leaders, with iamtheCODE pledging 600,000 licenses for Mongolian learners and discussion of AI-guided schooling plus more efficient, less wasteful school lunches. Aviation & Trade Links: MIAT and Boeing agreed to expand cooperation on aircraft pricing, payments, and financing, while Mongolia’s transport ministry also discussed Japan ties to boost tourism and air connectivity. World Bank: World Bank Country Manager Victoria Delmon presented credentials to Mongolia’s foreign minister and outlined support for sustainable development and the investment climate. Tourism: Baga Gazriin Chuluu in Dundgobi welcomed over 30,000 tourists this year. Economy: Mongol Bank warned inflation may run slightly higher due to meat, fuel, and regulated service costs.