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| Front page of Hue Today Issue No. 483 |
Speaking after taking office, the newly elected Deputy Secretary of Hue City Party Committee and Chairman of Hue City People's Committee pledged to work with the municipal administration to strengthen solidarity and innovation, improve the effectiveness and efficiency of state administration, promote socio-economic development, and strive to fulfill the city's development goals.
The City People's Council also adopted two important resolutions during the session, including a list of six transport infrastructure projects to be implemented under the public-private partnership (PPP) model and a policy providing free textbooks for general education students beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year.
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Hue Today Issue No. 483 also features a number of articles reflecting the spirit of gratitude on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day. The feature article ‘July with Mother’ takes readers into the enduring losses experienced by Vietnamese Heroic Mothers during both wartime and peacetime. Behind every visit and every gift lies a simple yet deeply heartfelt wish: to find the remains of loved ones and fallen comrades so they can finally return to their families and homeland. Meanwhile, ‘Keeping the Flame of Gratitude Alive’ highlights how the younger generation is carrying forward that tradition through DNA sampling support, cemetery care, and the digitization of ‘red addresses’, bringing patriotic and traditional education closer to young people.
The economy section features the article ‘Smart Water Management for Growth’. As reservoirs in the Perfume River basin remain at low levels, water management is no longer simply a matter of storing or releasing water. Drought conditions and the priority given to water storage have affected hydropower output, directly impacting GRDP growth. The article highlights the need for a multi-purpose approach to water resource management that balances disaster prevention, water supply for daily life and production, energy security, and sustainable economic growth.
In the education section, readers can find the article ‘An Opportunity to Strengthen the Workforce at Hue University’, which examines both the opportunities and challenges arising from new regulations on jointly affiliated lecturers. While the policy enables universities to attract highly qualified experts, the rule limiting each public employee to a single joint affiliation may create staff shortages in some specialized disciplines. The article suggests that Hue University must not only make effective use of external resources but, more importantly, build a strong and sustainable full-time academic workforce.
Hue Today Issue No. 483 also brings readers stories about livelihoods, education, and future choices. From how A Luoi 2 provides tailored livelihood support for each household to the article ‘Dual-degree Programs: An Advantage or a Burden?’, the common message is that opportunities create lasting value only when matched with individual capabilities, real-world conditions, and appropriate approaches.
We are pleased to present this edition to our readers!