Fundraising campaign for Truong Sa soldiers
Thursday, 15:25, 15/05/2014
The Ho Chi Minh City chapter of the Vietnam Fatherland Front on May 14 started a fundraising campaign in support of officers safeguarding national sovereignty at Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.
Over VND8 billion (US$410,000) in cash and other gifts were donated right at the launch ceremony of the drive that will last for a fortnight.
Since 2014, the city has presented four boats to Navy Zone 4 and gifts to Truong Sa soldiers and officers, totaling over VND20 billion (US$950,000).