As part of a robotic surgery training program held from October 30 to November 4, Hue Central Hospital (HCH) partnered with Van Hanh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City to conduct remote robotic surgery simulations using two Kangduo SR2000 surgical robot systems. This marks the first time such an online, hands-on robotic surgery training model has been implemented in Vietnam, marking a new step forward in applying advanced technology to the training and transfer of modern surgical techniques.

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 afternoon of October 30, the Department of Science and Technology held a closing ceremony and awards presentation for the 2026 online contest on ‘Learning about science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation in Hue City’, one month after its launch, to recognize and honor collectives and individuals who achieved outstanding results.

On October 30th, the Department of Science and Technology held an intensive training workshop for 16 individuals and teams whose outstanding ideas and projects have qualified for the final round of the 2026 Hue City Innovative Startup Competition.

Hue Central Hospital (HCH) has successfully performed two consecutive kidney transplants using LifePort organ preservation technology, bringing the total number of kidney transplants performed at the hospital using this technology to five. Notably, one donor kidney was transported more than 1.800 km across Vietnam after approximately 18 hours of cold ischemia, helping expand life-saving opportunities for patients with end-stage kidney disease.

On the morning of October 22nd, the Department of Science and Technology, in coordination with Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology and relevant agencies, held a workshop on introducing and connecting technologies available for transfer to support the development of high-tech agriculture in Hue City.

On October 21, Hue Central Hospital held a scientific workshop titled ‘Application of Robotic Technology in Spinal Surgery’. The event marked an important step toward adopting advanced technologies and strengthening Vietnam’s capacity to treat complex spinal conditions.

With technical transfer and direct support from a team of experts from Hue Central Hospital, Da Nang C Hospital has performed coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery for the first time on a patient with coronary artery disease and hypertension.

On the morning of October 16th, Hue University held a ceremony to officially announce the decision to establish the School of Engineering and Technology - Hue University (HUET), along with the decision to appoint the school's Rector.

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.