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The Ben Luc–Long Thanh Expressway (57.8 km in total), which cuts east–west across the southern side of Ho Chi Minh City, has entered its final phase of construction with a target of full opening on 30 September. Work began in July 2014, and the project stalled at around 80% completion due to funding and regulatory issues — twelve years on from the start of construction. Now...

In early August, residents in Vietnam who own private vehicles received an unfamiliar billing notification. ETC payment apps VETC and ePass announced that they would begin charging a monthly management fee on electronic wallets from August 1. The fee is 6,600 dong per month for individuals and 66,000 dong for corporations. However, user backlash spread quickly, and both...

Five sections of the North–South Expressway in central Vietnam, covering approximately 351 km between Quang Ngai and Nha Trang, become toll roads from August 14, 2026. All sections are ETC-only, at 900 VND per km. Key points on checking your VETC/ePass tag and balance before travel, and what to watch for when arranging rental cars or private transfers.