After a night of fishing, catches of shrimp and fish are brought ashore, and women from the communities along Tam Giang Lagoon carry or transport the seafood to market to sell. Over the years, selling fish has become a means of livelihood and an integral part of daily life, giving the lagoon-side villages their distinctive character.

The weather has been much more favorable this year than in previous years. Although it was late October, sunny and warm days were still lingering. Taking advantage of calm seas, fishermen in coastal communes such as the former Phu Dien, Vinh Thanh, and Vinh Xuan communes, now part of Phu Vinh Commune, have been heading out to sea to catch seafood and earn extra income. Although the catch is not as abundant as during the main fishing season, the ‘bounty of the sea’ is still enough to provide them with hearty meals.

On the afternoon of October 30, the Coast Guard Region 2 Command and the Hue City Department of Education and Training jointly held an online launch ceremony for the 2026-2027 edition of the ‘I Love Vietnam’s Seas and Islands’ contest, targeting secondary school students across the city.

On October 27th, Hue City Farmers' Union and Que Lam Organic Agriculture One Member Limited Liability Company signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop organic and circular agriculture and strengthen agricultural value chain linkages in the city. Mr. Nguyen Chi Tai, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City, attended the signing ceremony and delivered remarks.

Resolution No. 10-NQ/TU, dated October 12, 2026, issued by the Standing Board of the Hue City Party Committee on the development of Chan May - Lang Co urban area through 2030, with a vision to 2045, sets out a strategic direction: establishing a southern growth pole, expanding the city’s development space, and strengthening regional connectivity. For Hue, this is a step toward turning its locational advantages, natural resources, and scenic landscapes into development capacity, while fostering complementarity between the heritage city and the coastal urban area.

On the morning of October 23rd, Hue Central Hospital held the 2026 Southeast Asia International Endoscopy Conference, bringing together experts and physicians from Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and numerous healthcare institutions across Vietnam. The conference served as a scientific forum to update participants on advances in gastrointestinal endoscopy, share clinical experience, and promote training cooperation and the transfer of advanced interventional endoscopic techniques across the region.

On the morning of October 22nd, Mr. Trinh Manh Linh, Member of the Party Central Committee and Permanent Deputy Secretary of Hue City Party Committee, received a delegation from the Central Committee of Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union during its official visit to Hue. The delegation was led by Mr. Thongly Sisoulith, Member of the Central Committee of Lao People's Revolutionary Party and Secretary of the Central Committee of Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union.

On October 15, the Hue City Women’s Union, in coordination with Children of Vietnam (COV), presented cash assistance to 125 single women facing financial difficulties in Huong An and Hoa Chau wards, and launched a safe vegetable production cooperative group in Huong An Ward.

The train trip connecting Hue and Da Nang has been ranked 10th on Condé Nast Traveler (US edition)’s list of top 20 best train trips in the world for 2026, as voted for by readers. The recognition highlights the appeal of Central Vietnam’s natural landscapes, cultural heritage, and railway tourism experiences.

On the evening of October 8th, the Standing Board of Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City launched the 2026 peak campaign month ‘For the Poor’. The event marked a meaningful effort ahead of the 96th anniversary of the founding of Vietnam National United Front (November 18th, 1930 - November 18th, 2026) and the Great National Unity Festival.

With its rich and captivating beauty, Chuon lagoon resembles a painting of nature adorned with refreshing shades of blue from the sky and water.