Hue Today, Issue No. 485 features a wide range of stories that have attracted readers’ attention, including special mechanisms for the development of Hue as a heritage city, a proposal to establish Hue as Vietnam’s photography city in the future, as well as efforts to promote civilization in funeral practices, along with other notable current affairs covering the economy, culture, education…

A highlight of Hue Today Issue No. 483 is the coverage of the second extraordinary session of Hue City People's Council, held on the afternoon of July 26th. At the session, Mr. Le Tri Thanh, Deputy Secretary of Hue City Party Committee, was elected Chairman of Hue City People's Committee for the 2026–2031 term.

After 4 days of taking place from July 23 to 26, the program Hue - Culinary Capital 2026, which was held under the theme ‘The Day of Hue Beef Noodle’, attracted about 48,000 tourist arrivals and generated an estimated revenue of about 12 billion VND.

With no advance warning, a school of sergestid shrimps suddenly rides the tide close to shore, turning a stretch of sea red. In a rush, right after the acetes arrive, villagers along the sandy shore grab nets, baskets, and bowls and head into the sea to scoop them up. Regarded as a festival day for the fishing village, the day the sergestid shrimps arrive brings both a meaningful source of income and a lively, bustling atmosphere to coastal fishing communities.

Featured on page 2 is the article ‘Momentum from grassroots initiatives’, which addresses a timely issue after one year of operating the two-tier local government model. A key takeaway is that when local authorities are empowered and willing to innovate, many procedures are shortened, government services move closer to the citizens, and public satisfaction becomes the benchmark for governance effectiveness.

Beyond a celebration of Hue Beef Noodle, the iconic dish of the Ancient Capital, the Hue - Culinary Capital 2026 program has become a vibrant showcase of culinary excellence from across Vietnam. From Hue’s traditional flavors to regional specialties from every corner of the country, each food stall and every dish tells a story of Vietnam’s rich cultural identity, taking visitors on a journey that awakens all their senses.

A highlight of Hue Today Issue No. 481 is the coverage of visits by city leaders to martyrs' families in commemoration of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27th, 1947 - July 27th, 2026).

On the evening of July 23, at Thuong Bac Park in Phu Xuan Ward, Hue City, Hue - Culinary Capital 2026 program, themed ‘Bun bo Hue (Hue beef noodle soup) Day’, officially opened. The program is led by the Department of Tourism, in coordination with relevant units, as part of Hue Festival 2026 series of events.

Over 3 weeks since the campaign was launched, up to now, nearly 580,000 residents across Hue have received regular health check-ups, accounting for 45.4% of the city’s population. The encouraging result marks significant progress in the implementation of the nationwide health screening program, helping detect diseases at an early stage, improve the quality of healthcare services, and gradually build a synchronized electronic health records system.

Hue Today, Issue No. 480 features numerous outstanding news items, including monitoring the quality of delayed construction projects, warnings about online scams targeting young people, a veteran setting a role model in economic development, efforts to take Hue Tuong closer to visitors, and tribute activities for families of revolutionary contributors in observance of War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day…