Energy & Infrastructure: Mongolia’s first oil refinery keeps moving as a vacuum column arrives from India via Tianjin, underscoring the push for energy independence and reduced fuel imports. Power Readiness: The Cabinet ordered ministers to accelerate winter preparations, including upgrading power infrastructure in Arkhangai, expanding vegetable storage in Tuv, and keeping combined heat and power (CHP) projects on track across several aimags. Agriculture Risk: Heat at end-July is forcing farmers to reschedule wheat harvest; IRIMHE warns wax ripeness may come 3–5 days earlier, raising quality-loss risks if equipment and timing aren’t adjusted. Mining & Industry People: A welder at Erdenes Tavantolgoi, Uujimsutgelt, is spotlighted for breaking gender stereotypes in heavy equipment repair. Regional Trade & Logistics: CAREC officials briefed Pakistan’s commerce minister on an ADB-backed border connectivity upgrade, with a CAREC ministerial business forum planned in Mongolia on Sept 29–30. Commodities Watch: Rio Tinto reported a strong H1, with copper, aluminium and lithium driving results and productivity gains—good signals for Mongolia-linked supply chains. Aviation Link: Air China plans to start scheduled Beijing–Ulaanbaatar flights with China’s C919 from Aug 12, boosting regional connectivity.