In the first 6 months of 2020, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, forcing to stop releasing 4 ticket periods, both release sales and consumption decreased compared to the same period last year and did not reach the planned schedule. According to that, the release sales was VND 2,280 billion, down 5.8% compared to the same period in 2019 and reaching 43.2% of the 2020 plan; consumption estimated at VND 2,130 billion, down 7.5% compared to the same period in 2019 and reaching 44.3% of the 2020 plan; budget contribution was estimated at VND 1,158 billion, up 14.2% compared to the same period in 2019 and reaching 77.1% of the provincial target set.
Speaking at the conference, Mr. Mai Hung Dung recognized and appreciated the results achieved by the Company in the first 6 months of the year and hoped that the Company would stabilize its business activities and complete the 2020 plan targets. Simultaneously, recommended the Company to enhance the spirit of cooperation and development with the lottery ticket agent system, regularly exchange and propose solutions and support agent's business activities; improve and enhance the management, administration and timely apply new guidelines and policies of the State on the basis of strictly observing the provisions of law on lottery business activities; continue to pay attention to well perform social security and charitable social activities. Combine closely with the Provincial Lottery Supervision Council, the Southern Lottery Council in all activities, promptly report to the Provincial People's Committee problems and difficulties to resolve and solve; determine to strive to carry out the assigned lottery business plan for 2020, fulfill the assigned state budget collection of VND 1,503 billion.
On this occasion, 32 individuals with outstanding achievements in the lottery ticket business in 2019 received the Certificate of Merit from the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.
Mr. Mai Hung Dung (4th from the right) - Standing Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee awarded the Certificate of Merit to individuals with outstanding achievements in lottery ticket business in 2019.