The Ministry of Education and Training directs to clarify the reflection of Lao Dong Newspaper
Speaking to Lao Dong Newspaper reporter on May 29, Mr. Truong Anh Dung - Director of the Department of Vocational Education and Continuing Education (Ministry of Education and Training) said that immediately after Lao Dong Newspaper reported the shortcomings and violations of Hanoi College of Economics and Technology, the Ministry of Education and Training issued Official Letter 515/GDNNGDTX-GDCQ requesting verification and clarification.
The official letter stated: According to the Lao Dong newspaper in the article: "Hundreds of students of Hanoi College of Economics and Technology were used indefinitely" on May 23, 2025; "Vice Rector of Hanoi College of Economics and Technology Speaking shock: Fake and sell?" On 24.5.2025, "Hanoi College of Economics and Technology has finished training, what is the fraud?" and "Unusual online training program at Hanoi College of Economics and Technology" on May 25, 2025. The Department of Vocational Education and Continuing Education (Ministry of Education and Training) requires Hanoi College of Economic and Technology:
Report on the implementation of the school's training organization, including the organization of distance training, conditions to ensure the organization of distance training, self-study with the school's instructions from 2020 to present.
The report clarifies the school's tuition fees in organizing training according to Lao Dong Newspaper.
Clarify the content of Lao Dong Newspaper reflecting on the quality of students' degrees and learning process.
Clearly state existing problems, violations (if any), and responsibilities of relevant units, organizations, and individuals. At the same time, propose solutions to handle and resolve existing problems and violations.
Dr. Cu Van Trung - Director of the Institute for Policy Research and Social Issues said that the incident of students in the distance learning system of Hanoi College of Economics and Technology - being stopped from studying shows a tragedy that anyone who follows this issue shakes their heads and is unlikely to accept.
Public opinion was surprised and shocked by Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Vuong's "shocking" statement when she denied that the degree she signed was invalid, unable to get a job, and questioned her expertise and knowledge in the field of education, as well as the teacher ethics of this former Vice Principal.
"Why is the degree you signed for not valid? Why was the person who signed the degree not confident and refused it? Are there any problems with the ability and understanding of the person signing the degree? The one Embryo also shows that she studied for a doctorate (PT) under her name.
Regardless of the reason, as we all know, the fresh ink signature is clear, the legal title has been paid, the degree has been "public" (issued) to society, so the legal responsibility of any individual or unit is inevitable", said Dr. Cu Van Trung.
The new principal also... quit his job
Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hung - Head of the General Administration Department of Hanoi College of Economics and Technology - said that the school currently does not have a principal and principal, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Tan has decided to cease holding the principal position from May 26.
There has been a decision to appoint Mr. Dao Duc Nghiep, but Mr. Nghiep has not officially accepted the assignment, "not yet approached the matter".
Mr. Hung added that the school is currently preparing to establish a working group to resolve the shortcomings and problems in distance training. The working group is expected to be attended by Mr. Dao Duc Nghiep and Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Vuong.
In 2020, Hanoi College of Economics and Technology - under Hanoi Agricultural Investment and Development Company Limited - Hanoi People's Committee (address 202 Ho Tung Mau Street, Phu Dien Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi City) implemented an online training program (E-Learning).
Activities related to distance learning and self-study training are given autonomy and self-responsibility to hateco Online Training Center, directly managed by Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Vuong - Vice Principal of the school (retired).
However, the school's online training program has been affected by many negative reflections related to the organization, management and training of students.
At the peak of late 2024, more than 100 students studying in this program suddenly received a notice of temporary suspension. Up to this point, students have not been able to continue studying, facing the risk of not being granted a graduation certificate.
In an interview with Lao Dong Newspaper, Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Vuong affirmed that the graduation certificate signed by her is not valid, students cannot get a job with this certificate, and cannot agree to go abroad to work abroad or study abroad.
Even during the interview with reporters, Ms. Vuong affirmed that Hanoi College of Economics and Technology has signs of buying and selling degrees (?! )
