On June 16, the National Assembly (NA) approved the construction of the Khanh Hoa - Buon Ma Thuot Expressway, first phase, connecting south-central Khanh Hoa and the central highlands’ Dak Lak provinces, stretching 117 km in length and with total investment of nearly VND22 trillion ($946 million) from the State budget. Project implementation is subject to special mechanisms, and completion is expected in 2027.