Mongolian Book Festival: Mongolia’s 40th National Script, Culture, and Book Days kicked off today (Sept. 18–20) at Sukhbaatar Square, with author-reader meetings, new launches, fairs, signings, and calligraphy—aimed at boosting reading culture and national script heritage. Mongolia–Japan Education & Research: In Ulaanbaatar, a Mongolia-Japan Joint Research-Business Partnership 2026 event brought universities, researchers, and companies together to turn joint research into real industry applications, building on the “1,000 Engineers” effort. Rural Scholarships: Also in Ulaanbaatar, 110 rural students received full Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarships, with officials urging graduates to return home and support national programs. Gender-Based Violence Prevention: The ADB approved a $3 million grant for Mongolia to prevent and respond to violence against women and children, including safer school dormitories, prevention programs in schools, and survivor support. Housing & Air Quality (Ger districts): A report highlights how Ulaanbaatar’s ger-area heat loss links housing, health, finance, and urban policy—arguing insulation and smarter heating needs are key to tackling winter air pollution. International Cultural Spotlight: Mongolia’s historical drama “The Mongol Khan” is set to premiere at the Mariinsky Theatre’s Primorsky stage in Vladivostok (Sept. 19–20), bringing Mongolian history and performance to an international audience.