Vietnam Maintains 15% Lottery Agent Commission Cap Amidst Scrutiny
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has decided to maintain the 15% cap on lottery agent commissions, a rate unchanged for 19 years. The ministry explained this decision, despite industry requests for revision, by citing market stability and ensuring tax collection. This impacts local economies and agent revenues.
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