Suriname's Affordable Housing Project has partnered with China to expedite the construction of affordable for families in need; authorities spoke of the 'high-quality homes' as a significant step forward in addressing the housing issue

Numerous Surinamese customs officers will undergo specialized training in Rotterdam, organized by the UN and international customs agencies; the course aims to enhance their skills in risk management and combating smuggling

Customs rates in Suriname have increased again and exchange offices and banks report rising rates, contradicting previous predictions by Finance Minister Stanley Raghoebarsing that rates would decline

Suriname's President Santokhi met with Dutch Prime Minister Schoof to discuss strengthening ties between their nations, confirming continued political cooperation, support for Suriname's healthcare, and progress on slavery reparations discussions

The Surinamese diaspora, represented by the Platform Surinaamse Diaspora, is urging the Surinamese government to negotiate visa-free travel to the Netherlands for Suriname passport holders, aiming to strengthen ties between the two communities