The first post office was established on April 23 in Sinh Ton commune, Truong Sa Island, Khanh Hoa province, improving local cultural life.

A second is expected to follow on April 25 in Truong Sa town, providing mail delivery services, and internet access to residents.

The two offices are equipped with books, newspapers and internet stations, said Director of the provincial Post Office Le Viet Cuong.

Earlier this month, a school was completed on Sinh Ton Island as part of a programme named “For beloved Truong Sa students”.

The school was built at a cost nearly 12.5 billion VND, which was raised by donations from both in and outside the country.-VNA