More than three decades after UNESCO inscribed the Complex of Hue Monuments as a World Cultural Heritage Site (1993), nearly 200 structures and components have been restored, helping turn heritage into a resource for development in the new period.

On September 11, the Sub-department of Irrigation and Climate Change reported that irrigation and hydropower reservoirs in the area continue to operate safely. The Department of Agriculture and Environment has prepared reservoir operation scenarios for forecast rainfall levels, ranging from 250 to 500 mm.

On September 10th, the University of Law, Hue University organized a training session to share experience in international academic publishing, aiming to enhance lecturers’ scientific research capacity and promote international publication among its teaching staff.

From August 26 to September 15, the city’s health sector is rolling out the first high-dose Vitamin A supplementation campaign of 2026 for children aged 6 to under 60 months in ethnic minority and mountainous communes. The campaign aims to provide children with essential micronutrients and help reduce malnutrition rates in these areas.

Vietnam’s sepak takraw team has successfully defended its title, winning 7 gold medals, 1 silver medal, and 1 bronze medal at the 2026 World Sepak Takraw Championships, held from August 25 to 30 in the Federal Republic of Germany.

In this issue, Hue Today Weekly brings readers in-depth perspectives from experts and experienced writers across the fields of culture, the arts and the heritage economy. It also explores topical issues of public interest, including regulations on caps for service fees at public educational institutions across the city, on green tourism, and how Japan preserves its historic villages. ​

The Times Magazine of the UK has unveiled its list of Vietnam’s 11 most beautiful destinations in 2026, highlighting a diverse range of places, from vibrant urban centers and mountainous regions to coastal and island destinations and nature reserves. Hue is notably among the destinations featured on the list.

On September 8th, Hue City Women’s Union organized the Final Round of the 2026 ‘Women Entrepreneurs - Digital Transformation Journey’ competition. The event was attended by Mr. Nguyen Chi Tai, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City, and Ms. Nguyen Thi Ai Van, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee and Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City.

On the evening of September 1, tens of thousands of audience members gathered at Hue City Culture and Sports Square, immersing themselves in the vibrant electronic music atmosphere of the Hue Wonderverse Music Fest 2026 - an international heritage and music festival.

Amid celebrations marking the 81st anniversary of the success of the August Revolution and National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2026), the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held the opening ceremony of the 37th Traditional Boat Racing - 2026 on the morning of September 2.

Located about 15 km from Hue city's center, the Rú Chá mangrove forest is a famous destination, attracting numerous people coming to take check-in photos when Autumn is around the corner.