On October 20, Mr. Tran Huu Thuy Giang, Vice Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee, visited Hue City Women’s Union to present flowers and extend his congratulations on the 96th anniversary of the Vietnam Women’s Union (October 20, 1930-2026).

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’.

On the morning of October 11, the Youth Union of the University of Education, Hue University, held its 2026 Voluntary Blood Donation Day, attracting over 500 Youth Union members and students.

With many dishes featuring distinctive local flavors, Hue leaves a lasting impression on international visitors. The city’s cuisine is an integral part of its appeal, giving travelers from around the world even more reasons to remember Hue long after their visit.

As Hue moves toward its goal of becoming a distinctive heritage city and a major cultural and tourism hub for Vietnam and Southeast Asia by 2030, external relations, particularly cultural diplomacy, are taking on a strategic role. This is what Vice Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee Tran Huu Thuy Giang announced about how Hue can turn its cultural ‘soft power’ into a driving force for sustainable socio-economic development.

The second Hue City Pickleball Clubs Open Championship kicked off on the morning of October 3 in Phu Xuan Ward.

For over 20 years working as an ao-dai designer, Tran Thien Khanh has brought the images and spirit of Hue to numerous stages near and far. Yet in ‘Huong Ky Uc’ (Fragrance of Memories), he chooses not to portray Hue through grand symbols, but through the hands of his mother, baskets of loc cakes, and the simple, familiar memories of childhood.

These were among the topics covered at the 2026 life skills education program for students, themed ‘Safe Schools’, organized by Hue City Youth Center at Pham Van Dong Secondary School on the afternoon of October 2.

As the eighth lunar month settles over Hue, the rains have grown more frequent. Yet whenever the skies clear, the gentle hues of autumn still quietly linger, stirring the hearts of those who cherish the city’s timeless beauty.