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| Front page of Hue Today Weekly No. 37 |
One of the highlights of Hue Today Weekly No. 37 is an important message conveyed by Ngoc Ha, (author), quoting Prof. Dr. Tran Van Huy, Vice President of Vietnam Association of Gastroenterology and Director of the Center for Gastroenterology - Endoscopy at the Hospital of Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Dr. Huy emphasized that the “golden key” to increasing the chance of curing stomach and colorectal cancers is early diagnosis. In Vietnam, these cancers are among the most common. Alarmingly, most patients are diagnosed at late stages, which worsens prognosis and lowers the five-year survival rate compared to early detection.
Next is the story of innovative thinking in tourism development. Author Huu Phuc points out: “The days of ‘good wine needs no bush’ are long gone.” Instead of focusing on “tasty - affordable - cheap,” today’s tourists prioritize “tasty - affordable - refined.” This mindset urges the tourism sector to reassess and seek breakthrough ideas to attract and retain visitors. Sustainable tourism requires a change in mindset and clear strategies. The industry, businesses, and tourism professionals must swiftly grasp new trends and demands to provide direction for localities and the sector as a whole. At the same time, issues that harm the tourism environment must be effectively addressed; communications should raise awareness and responsibility within the community in their interactions with visitors, the environment, and heritage sites. Small actions can leave a lasting impression, increase visitor satisfaction, and elevate the professionalism of local tourism.
In the Reports - Notes section, Hue Today Weekly No. 37 features the return journey to A Luoi by the author Nguyen Khac Phe. Though he is over 80 years old, and his steps may have slowed, his pen shows no sign of weariness. In the article “A Luoi Once More Return”, he shares: “I had often silently promised myself to return to A Luoi, but other tasks pulled me away, and age… made me put it aside. Although I had not returned, A Luoi was always in my thoughts. Recently, I finally went back. I could hardly believe that my first trip there was nearly half a century ago!… Only by seeing with my own eyes, could I fully appreciate the miraculous changes in A Luoi over the past decades. How can one forget the unimaginable hardships of the district’s establishment in the early days? Recalling those struggles makes us value all what we have today. Now, from downtown Hue to the communes of A Luoi 1-5 via Route 49 is just over 60 km. Though still winding with the Kim Quy, Ta Luong, and Mo Qua passes, it takes less than two hours. The road is smoothly paved, with two clear lanes, complete signage; and, although there are sharp, dangerous curves, skilled drivers eager to test their abilities will surely enjoy it. Even the once-familiar name ‘A Sau’ has become A So. The dioxin remediation project led by the Chemical Command has been completed here. Today, A So Airport has become a tourist stop, with lush rice fields stretching to the foot of the mountains…”
Along with these features, this issue of Hue Today Weekly also presents other compelling pieces, including: Sad! (by Huy Khanh); Woodblocks from Ngu Ha Vien (by Kim Oanh); Ecological Awareness from Doan Quynh Nhu’s Intuition (by Nhat Minh); Literary Theory and Criticism in Hue in the Early 21st Century (by Pham Phu Phong); Gen Z Preserving Ancient Soul (by Bui Ngoc Long); The Path to Ullambana (by Le Thi Ninh); The Journey of Dung “Sia” (by Phi Tan); Football Coaches - Who Are They? (by Hoang Ngoc Anh); Van The Conical Hat (by Bao Chau)…
We would like to invite readers to enjoy Hue Today Weekly No. 37, or access it online at https://huengaynay.vn/xem-bao, starting September 14.