Resolution No. 10-NQ/TU, dated October 12, 2026, issued by the Standing Board of the Hue City Party Committee on the development of Chan May - Lang Co urban area through 2030, with a vision to 2045, sets out a strategic direction: establishing a southern growth pole, expanding the city’s development space, and strengthening regional connectivity. For Hue, this is a step toward turning its locational advantages, natural resources, and scenic landscapes into development capacity, while fostering complementarity between the heritage city and the coastal urban area.

Hue offers a wealth of experiences that invite people to unwind and restore their mental balance. Finding relaxation through sound is emerging as a new option, where the sound of bells, rhythmic beats, and vibrations help listeners relax, temporarily leave their daily worries behind and reconnect with their bodies and emotions.

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 evening of October 14th, the French Institute in Hue, in collaboration with Kim Dong Publishing House, hosted a talk with Doan Bui, a Vietnamese-French writer and journalist, to mark the release of the Vietnamese translation of her work Le Monde de Nulle part. The event also featured Associate Professor Dr. Thai Phan Vang Anh and Dr. Nguyen Anh Dan, lecturers at the Faculty of Literature, Hue University of Education, Hue University.

“Hue’s business community needs to change its mindset, strengthen its ambition to advance, and deepen cooperation to achieve the stature expected of a centrally-governed municipality,” emphasized Mr. Le Tri Thanh, Deputy Secretary of Hue City Party Committee and Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee, at a gathering held to celebrate Vietnamese Entrepreneurs’ Day on October 13th. The event was organized by Hue City Business Association on the afternoon of October 13th.

TikTok is no longer a platform dominated by young people. In Hue, many people in their 50s are taking to the platform, winning over the audience with simple videos filming their daily lives. Their journey not only brings joy and business opportunities but also highlights an interesting intergenerational connection in the digital era.

On October 11th, Vietnam Publishers Association, in coordination with Hue City Youth Union and Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted, organized a Reading Culture Festival for Youth Union members and young people, attracting 300 participants. The event was held ahead of the school's 130th anniversary and the 74th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Vietnam's Publishing, Printing and Book Distribution Sector.

On the evening of October 10, Hue City Young Entrepreneurs Association held the 2026 Business Gala Dinner under the theme ‘Hue Entrepreneurs - Converging Identity, Connecting Prosperity’, in celebration of Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day (October 13).

On the morning of October 3rd, Hue City Department of Education and Training opened the 2026 Pickleball Tournament at Hue Industrial College in response to Vietnam Labor Skills Day (October 4th). The tournament attracted 161 athletes from 34 agencies, units, schools and businesses.

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).