After leaving A Luoi to study and work in Hanoi's music environment, A King Luu, 25 years old, has brought with him memories of the mountains and forests, the language, traditional clothing and stories of the Ta Oi people and woven them into his music.

On October 14 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and Hue City People’s Committee signed an Action plan for cooperation on the development of culture, sports, and tourism through 2030. Hue City is the first locality to sign such a cooperation plan, aiming to tap into the potential and advantages of the city as a heritage city, a Festival City, and a distinctive cultural center of Vietnam.

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.

On October 4, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) held a ceremony to mark the National Innovation Day 2026 under the theme ‘Innovation - A Driving Force for Society’s Development’, underscoring the need to make innovation a driving force for development across all sectors and fields and throughout society.

On September 17, Vice Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee Tran Huu Thuy Giang met with Vietnam Railways (VNR) in Hanoi to discuss a proposed steam train service on the Hue - Danang route, which would connect Hue’s tourism sector with destinations across the region.

The 12th International Day of Yoga and the 2nd Hue City Open Yoga Championship 2026 officially opened on July 26th as part of the 4th Hue Sports Festival 2026. The events were jointly organized by Linh Kha Yoga Club and the Embassy of India in Hanoi.

On the morning of July 24, the Department of Tourism coordinated with Hue Monuments Conservation Center to present gifts to Ms. Ha Phuong and her son in recognition of their 790-km walk from Hanoi to Hue as a gesture of encouragement.

On July 18th, the University of Sciences, Hue University, in collaboration with the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Hanoi, and Hanoi National University of Education, will host the international scientific conference "Preserving and Promoting Cultural Heritage Values: International Experience and Vietnamese Practice".

From June 26 to 28, at 62 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi, the distinctive products, specialties, and cultural values of the Ancient Capital came together in the ‘Hue Thuong’ program, part of ‘The Vitality of Vietnamese Goods’ programme No. 8. The program not only brought the essence of Hue to the heart of the Capital, but also created a space connecting local products with consumers nationwide through a combination of in-person experiences and e-commerce.

On the morning of June 30, in Hanoi, the Politburo held a national conference to study, disseminate, and realize the Politburo’s Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW dated June 8, 2026, on the development of the foreign-invested economic sector.

The scene of pomelo trees laden with fruits, with the yellow-ripened pomelos dangling on the branches, attracts a great number of tourists coming to check-in and pose for photos.