Photos of Vietnamese naval soldiers displayed at the ceremony marking 10 years of a fund for national seas and islands (VOV)

At a ceremony marking the fund’s 10th anniversary in HCMC on Saturday, the municipal Vietnam Fatherland Front said they have spent 12.5 million USD on activities to support soldiers who safeguard the nation’s coast border and waters. Captain Ngo Khac Thang from Sinh Ton Dong island in Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago said: "Truong Sa has been given a facelift thanks to the hard work of naval soldiers, and the great care of the Party, State, as well as Vietnamese at home and abroad."

Ho Chi Minh city People’s Committee gave certificates to 17 outstanding organizations who contributed to promoting Vietnam’s seas and islands over the past decade.