In Doc So (Doc So residential group, Huong An Ward), the craft of making Vietnamese conical hats was once practised in nearly every household. Today, the tradition is at risk of disappearing, with only around 20 people in the village still practising the craft. ​

Hue has the potential not only to become a prominent culinary destination in Southeast Asia but also to work towards a position among Asia’s leading culinary centers. Therefore, preparing an application dossier to join UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of cuisine would strengthen Hue’s culinary brand name, promote its cultural values more widely, and boost tourism.

Among Hue’s traditional craft villages, the bronze-casting craft in the formerly Phuong Duc Ward (now Thuan Hoa Ward) is renowned for the skill, patience, and dedication of artisans.

On the afternoon of October 7th, Vice Chairman of Hue City People's Committee and Head of the Board of Representatives of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) in Hue City Nguyen Van Manh chaired a meeting of the Board of Representatives of the Board of Directors of the VBSP Hue City Branch to review its performance during the first nine months of 2026 and discuss tasks for the remaining months of the year.

The rhythmic clang of hammers rings out from blacksmiths’ forges, the scent of fresh wood fills carpentry workshops, and artisans work with bamboo strips, conical hat frames, needles and thread. Each craft has its own tasks, and each artisan has a personal way of keeping the tradition alive. The resulting products bear the distinctive marks of their craft villages and reflect the diligence and skill of the craftsmen.

The growth model relying heavily on capital and low-cost labor is gradually showing its limitations, while science and technology, AI, semiconductors, blockchain (a decentralized digital database), and digital assets are opening up new growth opportunities. However, turning these potentials into real resources requires a shift in institutional thinking from passively managing problems as they arise to proactively creating space for development.

On the afternoon of September 26th, Hue City Youth Union held a ceremony to honour recipients of the ‘Student with 5 Good Criteria’, ‘Student with 3 Good Criteria’ and ‘Student with 3 Good Training Criteria’ titles, as well as the ‘January Star’ Award at the city level.

Autumn has already descended upon the land, yet crape myrtles continue to bloom brilliantly across Hue’s parks and streets. This is the flower chosen to be engraved on Cao Dinh (the Great Urn), the first and largest of Cuu Dinh (the Nine Dynastic Urns) in the Imperial City.

These days, the festive atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival is already filling the streets. From the skillful hands of craftsmen diligently working on unicorn heads, Earth God masks, and drums… to spectacular unicorn dance performances on competition stages and in welcoming spaces at the Imperial Citadel,… all come together to create a vibrant picture of the Mid-Autumn in the Ancient Capital, preserving the unique cultural beauty and leaving lasting impressions on visitors.

Amid rapid technological change, entrepreneurship education at universities needs to create an environment where students can develop creative thinking, problem-solving capacity, and the ability to apply knowledge in practice. This was also the focus of discussions among experts, managers, lecturers, and businesses at the workshop ‘Innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education’, organized by Hue University on the afternoon of September 18.