On the afternoon of January 12th, at Duyet Thi Duong (Royal Theater), Hue Monuments Conservation Center (HMCC) organized a Report on feasible research on the investment in the project of restoring, renovating, and embellishing Can Chanh Palace. Attending were experts, cultural and historical researchers and leaders of relevant departments and branches.

The Hue Monument Conservation Centre (HMCC) has recently unveiled the Hue Heritage Conservation Fund (HHCF) website - quydisanhue.vn. The HHCF website serves as a platform providing comprehensive, complete and centralized information about the fund, while also being a public and sole address on the internet for calling and receiving support from individuals and organizations for the HHCF.

Hue Monuments Conservation Center said that it would repair and embellish the embankment system of Ho Thanh hao (the protective moat surrounding the Citadel) on the Eastern side of Hue Imperial City monument. This is a category under the project on "Preserving, repairing and embellishing Hue Imperial City system - The component of renovating and embellishing monument", which was adjusted by the Provincial People's Committee in the Decision No. 1452/QD-UBND.

In the process of digitalizing ancient documents about Can Chanh Palace, Nguyen Tan Anh Phong and his collaborators discovered one of the two glass paintings currently hung at the Department of History, College of Sciences, Hue University is the precious painting which used to belong to Can Chanh Palace in the Imperial City.

On the occasion of her 25th birthday, instead of hosting a lavish party, Dieu Linh, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, opted to visit Hue and join a photo tour to capture memorable moments with her lifelong friend.

On the afternoon of January 4, the Faculty of Engineering and Technology – Hue University coordinated with CoTAI Startup Studio, and high schools in the provincial area to hold a festival of experiencing artificial intelligence called “AI Open Day 2024”.

At the Award Ceremony of "L'ORÉAL - UNESCO For the Development of Women in Science" in 2023, Assoc. Prof., Dr. Nguyen Thi Ai Nhung made an impression with her “typical Hue” image upon giving a presentation on the research topic relevant to the potential and application of endemic medicinal plants in Thua Thien Hue Province in supporting disease treatment for public health care. She was among three female scientists honored by L'ORÉAL - UNESCO in 2023.

The first tourists arriving in Hue stepped off at Phu Bai International Airport with radiant smiles with the welcoming gestures from the local tourism industry, signaling positive signs for the smoke-free industry in the ancient capital.

Thousands of people and visitors flocked to the streets to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new year. In the cool weather with a vibrant music stage, the Countdown - Happy New Year 2024 art program, with an outdoor stage located at the intersection of Hung Vuong Street, Hue City, lasting from the night of December 31 to the dawn of the new year on January 1, 2024, became a highlight in the heart of the ancient capital.

With the theme "Cultural heritage with integration and development", Hue Festival 2024 will include consecutive activities taking place throughout the year. The event aims to honor and promote the unique values of Vietnamese culture in general and Hue culture in particular.