Officials and employees of the Hanoi Party Committee contribute their one day salary totaling 5,600 USD to the “Fund for Vietnam’s Seas and Islands.” (Photo:dangcongsan.vn)

The move is in response to a donation appeal to all organizations and businesses in the capital city from the Vietnam Fatherland Front.

The donations will be used to build infrastructure and improve the living conditions of people and soldiers on Vietnam’s islands.

The fund raising drive runs from March to the end of May.