The first 2026 Open Nghia Dung Karate-Do A Luoi 2 Clubs Tournament officially opened on the afternoon of August 15 at A Luoi High School Gymnasium, bringing together nearly 500 athletes from 36 delegations to compete.

The 6th National Student Biology Olympiad 2026, hosted by Vietnam Association of Biological Sciences in collaboration with Duy Tan University, ended with an awards ceremony on August 8.

After an architectural design competition was announced, the Jury for the architectural design competition for the bridge crossing Con Hen (Mussel Islet) and its approach roads at both ends has selected the highest-scoring and top-ranked entry to receive the First prize.

The 2026 National Health Exercise Championship and National Health Exercise Festival officially opened on the morning of July 31 at Canh Buom Sports Arena (100 Pham Van Dong Street). The event is part of Hue Sports Festival 2026 and marks the first time Hue has hosted the national competition.

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.

On the afternoon of July 23rd, Hue Festival Organizing Committee held a press conference to announce Hue Wonderverse Music Fest 2026 - International Heritage and Music Festival. The event marks the first time Hue introduces a festival designed to develop into an annual international cultural and music festival IP, contributing to the growth of the cultural industries and promoting the image of the Ancient Capital.

Following the Ban Soc Ceremony of the Nguyen Dynasty, held on the very first day of 2026, Hue officially kicked off its year-long Hue Festival celebrations.

For the first time, Bun bo Hue (Hue beef noodle soup) will be celebrated through a nationwide festival. Featuring more than 80 food stalls, live culinary demonstrations serving hundreds of visitors, a stage production recounting the dish's more than 400-year history, and a variety of interactive experiences, these will turn Thuong Bac Park to become a gathering place for food enthusiasts from July 23rd to 26th.

On July 17, in Hue City, the Vietnam Institute of Culture, Arts, Sports and Tourism held the opening ceremony for its K31 (2025 - 2028) doctoral course in the Central region. This is the Institute’s first doctoral training course held in the Central region.

On the afternoon of July 17, Hue City Department of Home Affairs held a mid-year review conference on promoting overseas employment under labor contracts in conjunction with the operation of the two-tier local government model.