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.

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.

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.

“With its advantages in geographical location, seaport infrastructure and regional connectivity, Hue City has considerable potential to develop its logistics sector,” said Do Thai Duong, Project Director of LEC Group at the Chan May - Lang Co Economic Zone, in an interview with Hue Today Weekly.

On the evening of October 4th, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, held its traditional torch procession, white coat presentation, torch handover and scholarship awards for new students as part of the 2026 - 2027 academic year welcome festival with the theme of 'Passing the Torch of the White Coat'.

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.

Subsequent to their overall first-place finish with 27 medals at the 2026 National Championship and Youth Championship, Hue Sambo is demonstrating strong potential while opening opportunities for the Ancient Capital's sports sector to boost its achievements on Vietnam's elite sports map.

It now takes less than 30 seconds to buy an admission ticket, tap a phone against an NFC station to learn about a heritage site, or scan a QR code to listen to an electronic guide. Exploring Hue’s heritage is becoming possible through an expanding range of new approaches.

There was a time when the terel flute was woven into the everyday life of the Pa Hy community. Its melodies rang out during festivals, across upland fields, and on moonlit nights when young lovers met. Over time, however, fewer and fewer people have retained the knowledge of how to make and play this distinctive instrument.

Beyond meeting the healthcare needs of local residents, Hue is welcoming an increasing number of international patients for medical examinations and treatment. Alongside its clinical expertise, advanced medical techniques and growing focus on service quality, the city has favorable conditions to develop healthcare services linked to tourism, wellness and cultural experiences.