On the afternoon of October 30th, the Department of Science and Technology held a workshop themed ‘Developing and Implementing Smart City Scenarios in Hue City’, along with the 2026 Conference for Digital Transformation Officers, to discuss strategies and solutions for smart city development and digital transformation across the city.

On the afternoon of October 30, the Department of Science and Technology held a closing ceremony and awards presentation for the 2026 online contest on ‘Learning about science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation in Hue City’, one month after its launch, to recognize and honor collectives and individuals who achieved outstanding results.

Rather than relying on traders, many farmers in Hue have confidently started selling their agriproducts on digital platforms, helping increase the value of their goods while expanding the reach of local produce.

Hue Today Weekly, Issue No. 96, features a special series on investment attraction and the ripple effects created by ‘leading cranes’ (leading investors) on its front page, highlighting the role of investment attraction in achieving the city’s socio-economic development goals. The issue also offers in-depth perspectives on politics, education, digital transformation, culture, and the arts, etc.

From fabric scraps, eggshells and coconut shells, Nghia Collection creates handcrafted products rooted in Hue culture. This model of producing and selling recycled handicrafts won Third Prize in the final round of the 2026 ‘Women’s Entrepreneurship – The Digital Transformation Journey’ competition, organized by the Hue City Women’s Union.

Inspired by visits to historical sites, two students from Dang Van Hoa Secondary School in Phong Thai Ward have created a digital museum featuring nearly 200 artifacts from 15 heritage sites in Hue. Their project won Third prize in the final round of the 2026 National Young Informatics Contest.

In recognition of its digital transformation solution in management, administration, and services for residents and businesses through the Hue-S platform and the Intelligent Operations Center (IOC), Hue City was among the honorees at the 9th Vietnam Digital Awards (VDA) 2026, held in Hanoi on the afternoon of October 14. The awards are directed by the Vietnam Digital Communications Association and organized by VietTimes e-Magazine, under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Science and Technology.

On October 14, the Department of Science and Technology, the standing board of the Organizing Committee for the 2026 Hue City Creative Startup Competition, held the semifinal round for 30 outstanding projects selected from the preliminary round. This semifinal round was held under the theme ‘Promoting Cultural Heritage Values in the Digital Economy’.

TikTok is no longer a platform dominated by young people. In Hue, many people in their 50s are taking to the platform, winning over the audience with simple videos filming their daily lives. Their journey not only brings joy and business opportunities but also highlights an interesting intergenerational connection in the digital era.

On the afternoon of October 10th, Hue City Youth Union, in coordination with Vietnam Publishers Association and Vietnam Digital Library Joint Stock Company, held a signing ceremony for a cooperation program on ‘Developing Reading Culture and Digital Knowledge Spaces in Hue City’. ​

More than 6,000 rare specimens and exhibits currently displayed at the Central Coastal Nature Museum reflect the region’s biological characteristics while serving as a place for research, learning, and engaging experiences.

At Hue Royal Antiquities Museum, the application of technology to digitize heritage artifacts and antiques has been implemented early, allowing visitors to experience the artifacts from afar.