On the morning of July 31, at the Southern Women’s Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, the Tran Van Khe Scholarship Foundation held the announcement and award presentation ceremony for the 2026 Tran Van Khe Awards. Notably, the Hue Royal Traditional Arts Theatre was one of only two organizations honored in recognition of its outstanding contributions to the preservation, research, and promotion of Vietnam’s traditional music.

The 4th Hue Sports Festival, a sports event for community health, is taking place from July 17 to August 21. More than just a community sports festival, it is also designed to pursue broader and longer-term goals.

At the 2nd Special Session of the 9th Hue City People's Council for the 2026 - 2031 term, which opened on the afternoon of July 26th, delegates approved two key resolutions: a list of six transport infrastructure projects to be implemented under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, and a policy providing free general education textbooks beginning with the 2026 - 2027 academic year.

On the afternoon of July 30, Hue Business Association convened the 10th Executive Committee meeting of its fourth tenure (2022–2027) to review its performance during the first half of the year and set key priorities for the remaining months of 2026.

“Hue City is committed to standing alongside businesses by fostering a transparent, convenient, and stable investment environment, while promptly addressing challenges and obstacles so that investors can confidently establish a long-term presence in the city”. That was the message delivered by Mr. Nguyen Dinh Trung, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of Hue City Party Committee, and Head of the city's National Assembly Delegation, at an investment promotion discussion between Hue City and Chinese enterprises held on the afternoon of July 29th.

On the afternoon of July 29th, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Trung, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of Hue City Party Committee, and Head of the City's National Assembly Delegation, received and held talks with a delegation led by Mr. He Wei, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Vietnam, during the Ambassador's official visit to Hue City.

On July 29, the City Women’s Union, in coordination with the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation, provided livelihood support to women members from poor, near-poor, and disadvantaged households in Binh Dien Commune.

On the afternoon of July 29, the Youth Union - Student Association of the College of Hue organized the charity program ‘Compassionate Summer’ at the Long Tho Pagoda Support Center for Children with Disabilities.

On the morning of July 29, Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee Le Tri Thanh welcomed Ms. Dong Biyu, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Danang, and members of her delegation on a farewell visit marking the conclusion of her diplomatic tenure in Vietnam.

Visiting ‘Hue Beef Noodle Soup Day’ as part of the ‘Hue - Culinary Capital 2026’ program, I am reminded of Miss Noodle from folk legend and the late, famous American chef Anthony Bourdain.