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New HCM City hydrofoils cost $1m
VietNamNet Bridge – The first two-deck high speedboat Green-lines DP was piloted on the Sai Gon River on Sunday to replace the old hydrofoils that had been used between HCM City and the southern coastal city of Vung Tau.
Saigon-Vung Tau hydrofoils to resume operation
VietNamNet Bridge - Hydrofoils on the HCM City to Vung Tau route are about to resume operation if they satisfy safety standards set by the Ministry of Transport.
Vinasat satellite services still run normally
Telecommunications Group said that its Vinasat satellite is operating normally, denying claims on social network and other sites that it “decided to interrupt supply telecommunication services for China” on May 14.
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Hydrofoils to be eliminated in VN?
VietNamNet Bridge – Road transportation would certainly scramble with hydrofoil for passengers once the highways have been put through for traffic.
Hydrofoils to be banned from September because of accidents
VietNamNet Bridge - After several accidents and incidents related to hydrofoils in Vietnam, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) will stop the operation of a hydrofoils with one motor from September 1.
