If Le Quy Don School sells lottery tickets to raise funds for scholarships, it is not a business.

This parent argues that lottery business is a specialized type of business with specific conditions, and therefore must be regulated by law and subject to state inspection and supervision.

Furthermore, according to the regulations, only those aged 18 and above are eligible to participate in the competition. The students at Le Quy Don Specialized High School are high school students, still minors, and therefore do not have full civil capacity to participate.

Speaking with a reporter from Lao Dong newspaper, Mr. Nguyen Tho Minh Quang, Principal of Le Quy Don Specialized High School, said that the school's Youth Union's plan for celebrating the Lunar New Year 2024 includes the "Sharing Tet 2024" activity, which aims to raise funds for the "Sharing Tet" scholarship fund.

This activity is organized with the aim of awarding scholarships to underprivileged but studious students through the purchase of lottery tickets starting from January 15, 2024. Teachers, students, and parents participate in purchasing lottery tickets to show their support voluntarily and willingly.

The money collected (70 million VND) from the aforementioned scholarship fundraising activity using "lottery tickets" by the Student Union was publicly and transparently disclosed and given to students in difficult circumstances, therefore, the fundraising activity was not a lottery business.

According to the principal, please consider the matter with an open mind and understanding towards the school.

Generally, there are many ways to raise money for social charity, including lottery draws. Businesses, organizations, and agencies often hold lottery draws to celebrate anniversaries or events; this is not considered a business activity.

It is possible to investigate the lottery ticket sales activities of Le Quy Don Specialized High School, specifically regarding the total revenue and how it is used. If the school puts all of that money into a scholarship fund, then it does not constitute a violation of the law.

Conversely, if the school sells lottery tickets to students and parents, and then divides the profits among themselves, that's a different matter.

However, before the authorities reach a conclusion, let's try to understand and sympathize with the school and the teachers. A prestigious specialized school cannot possibly have teachers selling lottery tickets to students and parents for profit.

However, the school should also learn from this experience; if the purpose is to raise funds for scholarships, they should not organize lottery ticket sales but choose a different method that is more suitable for an educational environment.

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