The 6th National Student Biology Olympiad 2026, hosted by Vietnam Association of Biological Sciences in collaboration with Duy Tan University, ended with an awards ceremony on August 8.

After an architectural design competition was announced, the Jury for the architectural design competition for the bridge crossing Con Hen (Mussel Islet) and its approach roads at both ends has selected the highest-scoring and top-ranked entry to receive the First prize.

The 2026 Hue City Open Pickleball Tournament for the Uyen Phuong Cup opened on the morning of August 8 at Uyen Phuong Pickleball courts at No. 150 Nguyen Trai St. The event is part of Hue Sports Festival 2026, jointly organized by the Department of Culture and Sports and Uyen Phuong Sports JSC. Vice Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee Tran Huu Thuy Giang attended the opening ceremony and delivered remarks.

The exhibition ‘Golden Heritage – A Convergence of Excellence’ is being held at Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities, showcasing more than 100 valuable artifacts and sets of artifacts crafted during the Nguyen Dynasty. Each object tells a vivid story of history, fine arts, and the royal life.

From August 6 to 8, the University of Sciences, Hue University, in coordination with the Vietnam Association of Catalysis and Adsorption, organized the 13th National Scientific Conference under the theme ‘Catalysis and adsorption for the development of national strategic technologies’.

On the afternoon of August 7, Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee Tran Huu Thuy Giang, together with representatives of departments and agencies, had a meeting and working session with a delegation of South Korean businesses led by Ms. Greene Heather, Visiting Professor and Chief Consulting Expert at Hue Central Hospital.

On the afternoon of August 7, the organizing committee of Hue Festival and Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank) signed a sponsorship agreement for the ‘Miss Jewelry Vietnam 2026’ beauty pageant, as part of Hue Festival 2026.

In the rhythm of modern life, cyclos still roll through streets, preserving the distinctive charm of gentle Hue and remaining tied to the experiences of visitors who come here. However, cyclos still serve primarily as a means of transportation, with little integration of diverse cultural experiences that could help create a distinctive offering for the Ancient Capital’s tourism.

On August 6th, Quang Dien Commune Voluntary Blood Donation Steering Committee, in coordination with Hue Central Hospital Blood Transfusion and Hematology Center, organized the second voluntary blood donation campaign of 2026.

Inspired by two world-renowned artists, Pablo Picasso and Le Ba Dang, children have reimagined famous artworks in their own poetic ways, creating a space where people, nature, and memory blend.