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| The feature report ‘A Pioneering Fishing Fleet and Its Mission to Bring Waste Ashore’ has been selected for the front page of this issue |
On page 2, the Perspectives section features an article titled ‘On the Wharf, In the Boats & the Local Livelihoods’, which examines the proposed pilot project to develop Huynh Thuc Khang Street as a pedestrian street connected to the Dong Ba River under the ‘on the wharf, in the boats’ model. The author emphasizes that combining cultural - commercial, and recreational spaces on land and along the river is intended to create sustainable livelihoods for local residents while developing distinctive tourism products for the historic neighborhoods of Gia Hoi and Bao Vinh.
Also on this page, the Forum section features ‘Protecting the Thuan An Casuarina Forest Means Safeguarding an Asset for the Future’. The article reflects the direction set by Hue City leaders to prioritize protecting the coastal casuarina forest in Thuan An and developing it into a public park, rather than allowing concrete construction and urbanization to take over. It highlights the ecological and protective value of the forest, as well as the importance of preserving the natural landscape for future generations.
This week's In Conversation section on page 3 introduces an interview with Le Tan, researcher, Vice President of Vietnam Cuisine Culture Association. He discusses the potential of Hue's 1,700 traditional dishes, the criteria for establishing a restaurant that embodies the city's traditional identity, and ways to connect the value chain from artisans, businesses to researchers to help Hue become a ‘UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy’.
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| This week's featured guest in the In Conversation section is Le Tan, a researcher, Vice President of the Vietnam Cuisine Culture Association |
Among the highlights in the Economy and Development section is ‘Boosting Year-End Budget Revenue: Removing Obstacles and Exploring New Sources’. Facing pressure to collect an additional approximately VND 4,25 trillion in the final two months of the year to meet its 2026 target of VND 17,6 trillion, Hue City is focusing on resolving land-related administrative bottlenecks, accelerating key projects, combating tax revenue losses, recovering outstanding debts, and reviewing opportunities to increase revenue from production, business, services, and tourism - the latter of which has been experiencing a strong recovery.
The Culture - Arts section features ‘Arieu Kahr: A Festival of Solidarity Among the Pa Co People’ . The article portrays Arieu Kahr, a major festival held by the Pa Co community in An Trieng Village, A Luoi 1 Commune, Hue City. The event typically takes place once every seven to ten farming seasons. Associated with the reburial of ancestral remains and remembrance of previous generations, the festival is also a large-scale gathering that brings together clans and villages from near and far. It provides an opportunity to strengthen solidarity, resolve disagreements in community life, and preserve traditional cultural identity.
This week's Reportage - Notes section presents ‘A Pioneering Fishing Fleet and Its Mission to Bring Waste Ashore’, documenting a positive shift in Hue fishermen's awareness of marine environmental protection. What began as voluntary efforts by individual fishermen such as Tran Van Cuong has grown into a model involving 150 offshore fishing vessels from fishing cooperatives in Vinh Thanh, Thuan An, Phu Hai, Phu Thuan, and other areas. Together, they collect an average of approximately 70 tonnes of plastic waste each year and bring it ashore for proper treatment, helping protect a cleaner ocean. This report has also been selected for the front page.
In addition, the issue offers many other quality articles, along with stories on domestic sports and a photo feature showcasing Hue.
We are pleased to introduce this issue to our readers!