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Decree 286, effective September 15, puts foreigners' residency information into real-time sharing between authorities. We break down the accommodation reporting system and penalties, the impact on those working under e-visas, and what Japanese nationals should check.

The price of a household LPG cylinder (12 kg) rose in the August 1 revision to 552,000 VND in Ho Chi Minh City and 518,400 VND in Hanoi. A resident's guide to how the cylinder-exchange system works, how prices track import CP prices, the added cost for those who cook at home, and the practicalities of exchanging cylinders.

Following the August 6 revision, E10 petrol has been cut to approximately ¥134 per liter, while diesel has risen to approximately ¥165 per liter. A guide for residents and business travelers on how prices move every Thursday and what this means for Grab fares and filling up.