The UB Post

The UB Post is an English-language newspaper based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The abbreviation “UB” refers to Ulaanbaatar, the country’s capital and the paper’s publishing base. Established in 1996 by Tserendorjiin Baldorj, the newspaper developed as an English-language source of Mongolian news and information for international readers, expatriates, diplomats, business visitors, researchers, and English-speaking residents of Mongolia. The publication is issued in a tri-weekly print format and also maintains an online edition. Its digital presence extends beyond English: the reference material describes online content in English, Italian, and Spanish, giving the brand a wider potential readership than its domestic print circulation alone. The available sources do not provide verified circulation figures, revenue, advertising data, or a detailed breakdown of editorial sections, so those aspects cannot be stated reliably here. The UB Post operates within the Mongol News Media Group, a Mongolian media organization associated with several other publications and a television station. The group’s portfolio has included the national daily Unuudur, the sports weekly Tavan Tsagarig, the Sunday newspaper Nyam Garig, and Channel 25 television. Tavan Tsagarig is reported to have ceased publication in 2016, while The UB Post is identified as an ongoing newspaper brand. The newspaper’s core proposition is accessibility: it presents Mongolian current affairs and locally relevant information in English rather than serving only a Mongolian-language audience. Its print and web editions allow it to address both readers seeking a regular newspaper and users looking for online updates. The available reference material identifies G. Ulziisaikhan as editor in chief. No reliable source supplied for this dossier establishes later editorial leadership, ownership changes, corporate restructuring, or a specific editorial relaunch. The UB Post is therefore best classified as a Mongolian newspaper brand and media property rather than a general consumer brand. Its principal distinction is its English-language editorial focus, its long-running presence in Mongolia since the 1990s, and its association with the Mongol News Media Group. Further details about its circulation, business model, editorial staff, publishing frequency over time, and current corporate structure require additional verification.

The UB Post was founded in 1996 in Ulaanbaatar by Tserendorjiin Baldorj, who was also identified as the late president of the Mongol News Media Group. From its beginning, the publication was organized as an English-language Mongolian newspaper, distinguishing it from the country’s Mongolian-language press and making it accessible to readers who did not read Mongolian. The title uses “UB,” a widely used abbreviation for Ulaanbaatar. This naming links the publication directly to Mongolia’s capital, where the newspaper is based and where much of the country’s political, economic, cultural, and international activity is concentrated. The paper has been published as a tri-weekly newspaper, giving it a more frequent schedule than a weekly while remaining distinct from a daily newspaper. In addition to its print edition, The UB Post developed an online edition. The available reference description identifies digital content in English, Italian, and Spanish. This multilingual online presence broadened the publication’s possible reach beyond English-speaking readers and positioned the website as an international-facing channel for Mongolian news and information. The supplied material does not specify when each digital language edition began or whether all language services remain continuously available. The publication is part of the Mongol News Media Group. Other properties associated with that group have included Unuudur, described as a national daily newspaper; Tavan Tsagarig, a sports weekly whose title translates as “The Five Rings”; Nyam Garig, a Sunday newspaper; and Channel 25 television. Tavan Tsagarig is reported to have stopped publishing in 2016. These affiliations place The UB Post within a broader Mongolian media portfolio rather than treating it as an isolated publication. The available source identifies G. Ulziisaikhan as editor in chief. Beyond that designation, the supplied material does not document the paper’s editorial succession, newsroom organization, circulation, revenue, advertising arrangements, printing operations, or major changes in its publishing strategy. It also does not provide a verified account of political controversies, legal disputes, product launches, mergers, or acquisitions involving The UB Post. The documented history is consequently centered on continuity: establishment in 1996, operation as an English-language tri-weekly, expansion into online publishing, and association with the Mongol News Media Group. Its role is that of an English-language window into Mongolian affairs, with a print product for regular readers and a digital product capable of reaching audiences outside Mongolia. Additional historical detail should be added only after confirmation from archived issues, the newspaper’s own corporate information, or reliable independent reporting.

• 2016

  Associated sports weekly ceases publication

  [1]UB Posten.wikipedia.org

  Tavan Tsagarig, a sports weekly associated with the Mongol News Media Group, is reported to have stopped publishing. This milestone concerns the group portfolio rather than the discontinuation of The UB Post.

• 1996

  The UB Post is founded

  [1]UB Posten.wikipedia.org

  Tserendorjiin Baldorj establishes The UB Post in Ulaanbaatar as an English-language Mongolian newspaper.

• Online edition develops

  [1]UB Posten.wikipedia.org

  The publication operates an online edition in addition to its English-language print newspaper, with reference material describing digital content in English, Italian, and Spanish.

English-language newspaper serving readers interested in Mongolian news and public affairs, including international and English-speaking audiences.

• Newspaper · 1996

  The UB Post print edition

  The publication’s traditional print product is an English-language tri-weekly newspaper produced in Ulaanbaatar. It is intended for readers seeking recurring coverage of Mongolian affairs in English, including international residents and other audiences who may not read Mongolian. The supplied references do not provide verified circulation, pagination, pricing, or a detailed section list.

• Digital news publication

  The UB Post online edition

  The online edition extends The UB Post beyond its print schedule and provides digital access to the publication’s reporting. Reference material describes the online service as carrying content in English, Italian, and Spanish. The available sources do not establish the precise launch date, publishing workflow, subscription model, or current availability of each language edition.

1. 1UB Posten.wikipedia.org
2. 2The UB Post official websitetheubpost.mn