On September 6, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinated with the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam, the Embassy of Vietnam in Japan, and Hue City People’s Committee to hold the 2026 Vietnam-Japan Local Cooperation Forum in Hue City.

On the occasion of the ‘2026 Vietnam-Japan Local Cooperation Forum’, taking place in Hue from September 5 to 6, Mr. Tran Huu Tuy Giang, Vice Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee, gave Hue Today a brief interview on this issue.

As part of Vietnam - Japan Local Cooperation Forum 2026 in Hue City, on the afternoon of September 5th, leaders of Hue City and Nara Prefecture (Japan) met to discuss cooperation between the two localities.

On the afternoon of September 5, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the City People’s Committee Le Tri Thanh, along with representatives of relevant departments, agencies, and sectors, held a meeting with delegations from Kyoto Prefecture and Nara Prefecture (Japan) on the occasion of the Vietnam - Japan Local Cooperation Forum 2026 held in Hue.

On the morning of September 5th, as part of Vietnam - Japan Local Cooperation Forum 2026 in Hue City, an exhibition area showcasing photos and signature products from Vietnamese and Japanese localities was opened at Song Huong Theater.

On the morning of September 5th, joining the nationwide back-to-school atmosphere, Hue City People’s Committee held the opening ceremony for the 2026–2027 academic year and inaugurated inter-level boarding schools in land-border communes.

As part of activities promoting the Vietnam - Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, on September 5, in Hue, the Vietnam - Japan Center for Cultural and Educational Cooperation Promotion (VJCE) coordinated with the Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka to organize the Vietnam - Japan Education Exchange and Cooperation Program 2026.

Breaking ground in October and November 2025, the multi-level primary and secondary boarding schools in A Luoi 3 and A Luoi 4 communes are scheduled to be inaugurated and put into use for the 2026-2027 school year.

This morning (September 5), more than 302,000 students across the city joined in the nationwide atmosphere of excitement, officially beginning the 2026 - 2027 academic year, as the Opening Ceremony was held simultaneously at educational institutions.

By hosting the International Heritage and Music Festival - Hue Wonderverse Music Fest 2026, together with a wide range of activities, events, and festivals, Hue attracted large crowds of visitors for sightseeing and cultural experiences during the National Day Holiday.