Hue University is at a juncture of opportunity and development requirements on its journey toward becoming a National University before 2030. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Vu Quoc Huy, Acting President of Hue University, shared with Hue Today Weekly the strategic directions and key solutions for achieving this goal.

On the afternoon of July 14, a delegation from the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City, and socio-political organizations, led by Ms. Nguyen Thi Ai Van, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, and Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City, visited and encouraged officers and soldiers of Team 192, who are carrying out the “500 days and nights campaign to search, recover, and identify martyrs’ remains”.

From July 13 to 15, the University of Economics, Hue University hosts the 17th Annual Conference of Vietnamese Economists (VEAM 2026).

By welcoming over 4.3 million tourist arrivals in the first 6 months, Hue tourism has reached robust growth. However, to meet its annual target and further increase tourism revenue, the industry needs to ramp up its efforts with a comprehensive set of coordinated solutions.

The eight-page issue, packed with compelling stories and the latest news across politics, the economy, culture - society, and everyday life, etc., across the city, has been carefully selected and presented in the most eye-catching layout for readers.

For the very first time, Hue City will host the Hue Wonderverse Fest 2026 - an International Music and Heritage Festival envisioned to develop into an intellectual property (IP) annual cultural and music festival of the city.

After nearly a decade of sustained cooperation with Kanto International Senior High School in Tokyo, Japan, Hai Ba Trung High School in Hue City has developed a meaningful model of international exchange. Through classroom lessons, experiential activities, charity programmes and homestays in Japan, students from both countries have not only deepened their understanding of each other’s cultures but also broadened their intercultural awareness, strengthened their appreciation of cultural identity and fostered friendship between Vietnam and Japan.

In recent years, at many festivals and events in Hue city, Phan Huy Thanh has impressed music lovers with his distinctive songs composed and sung by the musician himself, such as Non (The Conical Hat), An gi o Hue? (What to Eat in Hue), Tu dien Co do (The Ancient Capital Dictionary), etc.

The fourth Hue Sports Festival, a community sports festival promoting health, will feature a number of exciting new events.

The 2026 National U18 5x5 Basketball Championship, hosted by Hue City, officially opened on the evening of July 12 at the Multi-purpose Gymnasium of the Faculty of Physical Education, Hue University.