On the afternoon of October 30th, the Department of Science and Technology held a workshop themed ‘Developing and Implementing Smart City Scenarios in Hue City’, along with the 2026 Conference for Digital Transformation Officers, to discuss strategies and solutions for smart city development and digital transformation across the city.

On the morning of October 29, the Institute for South Asian, West Asian, and African Studies (ISAWAAS), under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS), in coordination with the City Tourism Association and relevant agencies, held an international workshop entitled ‘Developing Halal tourism: International experience and the current state in Hue City’.

As part of activities marking the 130th anniversary of the school’s establishment (October 23, 1896 - October 23, 2026), on October 24, Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted held a workshop titled ‘Developing a Mechanism to Develop a Pool of Outstanding Students for Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted at the Lower Secondary Level’.

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.

At a workshop on ‘Promoting Vocational Education Development in Line with Business Needs’, organized by Hue City Department of Education and Training on the afternoon of October 2nd, delegates proposed a range of solutions to strengthen cooperation between government agencies, training institutions and businesses, with the aim of aligning workforce training more closely with labor market needs. The workshop was held in response to Vietnam Labor Skills Day (October 4th).

With considerable room and momentum for development, Hue City has many advantages in pursuing a modern, green and sustainable industrial sector. However, for industry to become a true engine of growth and contribute to the city’s goal of double-digit economic expansion, a comprehensive set of coordinated solutions is needed.

On the morning of August 29, the Union of Science and Technology Associations of the city, in coordination with the Department of Health, Hue Central Hospital, and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, held a national scientific conference themed ‘Climate Change and Non-Communicable Diseases: Issues and Solutions’.

On the morning of August 9, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee Le Tri Thanh conducted a field inspection of infrastructure supporting waterway tourism development on the Huong River, inspected the city’s urban flood drainage solutions, and checked on the progress in addressing coastal erosion at Thuan An beach.

Climate change and increasingly extreme weather events are posing significant challenges to monument preservation. Hue Today Weekend interviewed Mr. Le Cong Son, Deputy Director of the Hue Monuments Conservation Center, regarding proactive solutions to mitigate risks to Hue’s heritage.

On the afternoon of July 23, the Department of Industry and Trade held a conference to discuss measures to boost export growth in 2026 and achieve the city’s export target, contributing to the implementation of the city’s goal of recording GRDP of over 10%.

In line with the National Tourism Year, Thuan Hoa district has been carrying out various solutions to attract tourists to visit and stay in the locality.