VietNamNet Bridge - A waterway transport company will use five speed boats for the HCM City-Vung Tau route from August, replacing the hydrofoils once used on the route.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hydrofoil operators in HCMC and Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province have written to relevant authorities asking for permission to resume operations.

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 VietNamNet Bridge – Efforts are on to prevent a possible oil spill in the Sai Gon River from the hydrofoil that burst into flames on Monday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Workers from the Dai Minh Salvage and Rescue Company are working hard to prevent about 2,000 litres of oil from spreading in the Saigon River after a hydrofoil burst into flames on January 20.

After a hydrofoil carrying more than 90 people caught fire on the Saigon River, the HCM City People's Committee has decided to suspend the operation of all hydrofoils running on the HCM City-Vung Tau route for inspection.