Front page of Hue Today, July 21st edition

A highlight on the front page is the article ‘Quantifying Growth Drivers’ by Le Tho. According to the author, in order to achieve Hue City's target of more than 10% economic growth in 2026, the city must develop an economic scenario for the second half of the year that clearly quantifies the contribution of each sector and each specific project. The article also stresses the need to accelerate the resolution of long-delayed projects, remove bottlenecks related to land, investment procedures, site clearance, and state budget revenue collection.

On page 3, ‘Silent Footsteps Along the Border’ by Quynh Anh offers a vivid and moving account of border patrol missions carried out by border guards. Readers are invited to follow their journey to gain a deeper understanding of, appreciation for, and pride in these dedicated men and women who serve as the nation's ‘living shield’ along its frontiers.

From the perspective of a cultural heritage expert, Huong Binh's article ‘Bringing Heritage to Life’ on page 5 highlights the need to promptly implement the Project on the Management, Protection, and Promotion of National Intangible Cultural Heritage. As Hue is home to eight items of national intangible cultural heritage, the initiative is not only required under the 2024 Cultural Heritage Law, but also represents a proactive step toward building Hue into a distinctive heritage city.

 Culture page of Hue Today, July 21st edition

‘Continuing the Journey to Restore the Identities of Fallen Soldiers through DNA Data’ by Nguyen Nhung, featured on page 6, is another noteworthy article in this issue.

Recognizing this as a particularly important political task, the leaders of Hue City Police Department have instructed all officers and personnel to carry out every step of the process with the utmost responsibility, emphasizing that every DNA sample collected today brings another opportunity to reunite fallen soldiers with their families.

In the Readers' Voice section on page 7, Duc Quang's article ‘Fishing Boats Remain Docked Due to Inspection Requirements: A Clear Roadmap Is Needed’ examines the situation facing dozens of fishing vessels in Thuan An Ward, which remain unable to put to sea because they have yet to meet mandatory inspection requirements. The prolonged inactivity not only affects fishermen's livelihoods but also leaves valuable vessels and equipment lying idle.

The July 21 edition of Hue Today also features many other engaging news stories and articles. We are pleased to present this edition to our readers.

By Hue Today