On the morning of October 19, at Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted, Hue City People’s Committee held a ceremony to honor and reward Tang Hao Nhien, a 12th-grade student specializing in Physics 1, for winning a Silver Medal at the 2026 Al-Fergani International Physics Olympiad (FIPhO).

This is the theme of a program organized by Hue City Women’s Union to encourage orphans and children in difficult circumstances to strive in their studies, while expressing gratitude to organizations and individuals who have supported them in their lives.

Hue has identified tourism and services as its spearhead economic sector. Under the scenario for developing tourism in line with the double-digit growth target, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has set a target for Hue to welcome approximately 2.5 million international visitors in 2026, up 31.5% from 2025. This is both a target and a test of the city’s ability to turn its tourism advantages into revenue, investment opportunities, and ripple effects across other economic sectors.

On October 17, Hue University hosted the final round and awards ceremony of its 9th Startup and Innovation Competition 2026. Following 3 rounds of competition, 8 outstanding projects advanced to the final, where the ideas were presented to the judging panel and investors.

Tang Hao Nhien, a 12th-grade student from Physics Class 1 at Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted, has won a Silver Medal at the 2nd Al-Fergani International Physics Olympiad (FIPhO 2026), held from October 10th to 17th in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

On the afternoon of October 16, the Ministry of Education and Training held a scientific seminar entitled ‘Applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries’ at Hue University. Prof. Dr. Le Quan, Deputy Minister of Education and Training, attended and chaired the seminar.

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 afternoon of October 15, Hue City Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association, in coordination with the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, and the Vietnam Haiku Poetry Club - Hue Ancient Capital, held a Vietnam - Japan musical exchange program featuring Tachibana Saburo, a Shakuhachi flute artist, along with other artists, club members, and students of the university.

Hue City is speeding up the implementation of its free periodic health checkup and screening program for all residents. This is not merely an administrative task, but also an important shift in healthcare, from treating illnesses after they occur to actively preventing diseases, detecting health problems early and managing each resident’s health over the long term.