Ho Chi Minh City plans $5.5 billion flood-control overhaul

Nikkei Asia reports that Ho Chi Minh City officials announced plans on October 5, 2026, to invest 142 trillion dong ($5.48 billion) through 2030 in sewers, canals, water storage and other flood controls. Severe monsoon flooding has disrupted traffic and delayed flights. Pandora’s CEO told Nikkei that heavy rains have made it difficult for workers to reach its new factory, though operations continue.