On the morning of April 17th, Hue City Association of Persons with Disabilities – Patronage Association for Persons with Disabilities and Orphans held a ceremony marking Vietnam Persons with Disabilities Day (April 18) under the theme “Promoting the Right to Participation of Persons with Disabilities – Creating Breakthroughs for Development”.

In the context of rapid global digital transformation, the digital economy is no longer an optional trend but has become a core driver of development for countries and localities. With a structure consisting of three main pillars: the core digital economy, the platform-based digital economy, and the digital transformation of traditional industries - this model is reshaping how value is created, how resources are distributed, and how social life is organized.

On the morning of April 15, the Union of Literature and Arts Associations of Hue City officially opened a Literature and Arts Creation Camp under the theme “Charming Hue”.

In March, as late spring draws to a close and gives way to the first heat of early summer, the parasol trees in the Imperial Palace burst into bloom. Their canopies of soft pink-purple flowers, scattered across an ancient expanse of deep green, create a poetic and dreamlike landscape that captivates all who visit.

The remarks were made by Cao Xuan Hai, CEO and Founder of HINOKI TAMASHI Vietnam. On the occasion of his visit to Hue to attend the recently held talk “The Journey of Vietnamese Lacquer from Heritage to the Future 1930 - 2030,” he took time to speak with the correspondent of Hue Ngay Nay Cuoi Tuan (Hue Today Weekly), sharing an engaging story about the potential to become Vietnam’s hub for lacquer art creativity.

From discarded items left behind after use, artisan Nguyen Dai Nghia (Phu Xuan Ward, Hue City) has crafted distinctive handmade jewelry pieces that bear a strong personal imprint.

Inside a workshop thick with the scent of cement on Lai The Street (My Thuong Ward), there is a craftsman who remains devoted, day after day, to the meticulous work of casting bonsai pots. He is Nguyen Van Nhan, 53 years old, with 15 years of experience dedicated to creating pots tailored specifically for bonsai artworks.

For the 2026 - 2030 period, Hue has set a target of achieving an average annual GRDP growth rate of 10% or higher. To reach this goal, the city must define and plan key drivers capable of enabling rapid and sustainable development.

By noon on April 10, cyclists competing in stage 8 of the 38th National Cycling Tournament “Non song lien mot dai” (“A unified country”) - 2026: Dong Hoi Ward (Quang Tri) - Hue City crossed the finish line at the intersection of Le Duan Street and Quang Duc Gate (approximately 150m from the Phu Van Lau area).

On the morning of April 9th, the Red Cross Society of Hue, in coordination with local authorities of Vinh Loc Commune, held a groundbreaking ceremony to build houses for poor fishermen under the “Safety for Poor and Disadvantaged Fishermen” program, launched by Vietnam Red Cross Society.