Behind pagoda gate

On the afternoon of November 5, Mr. Le Tri Thanh, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the City People’s Committee, received and held a working session with H.E. Francisco Noel R. Fernandez III, Ambassador of the Philippines to Vietnam.

For nearly three years, Hue Thuong, a free vegetarian eatery on Ngo The Lan Street in Phu Xuan Ward, has prepared over 200 meals daily for people in difficult circumstances. What began as the wish of two women has gradually grown into a collective effort, with more people joining hands to ensure free meals are provided every day.

On the afternoon of October 30, the Department of Science and Technology held a closing ceremony and awards presentation for the 2026 online contest on ‘Learning about science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation in Hue City’, one month after its launch, to recognize and honor collectives and individuals who achieved outstanding results.

On the afternoon of October 30, the Coast Guard Region 2 Command and the Hue City Department of Education and Training jointly held an online launch ceremony for the 2026-2027 edition of the ‘I Love Vietnam’s Seas and Islands’ contest, targeting secondary school students across the city.

On the morning of October 30, Hue City Department of Foreign Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fundación Metrópoli (Spain) at Hue City People’s Committee Office, with the signing held in a hybrid format.