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 2026 National Sambo & Sambo Youth Championship concluded on the afternoon of September 16. Delivering an impressive performance, Hue athletes won a total of 27 medals, finishing ahead of strong teams such as the Army, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hung Yen to take first place in the overall team standings.

On September 15, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the City People’s Committee Le Tri Thanh, conducted a field survey at My Thuy Port in Quang Tri Province and some industrial parks and key projects in the Northern area of Hue City.

Nestled deep within the Huong Dien Hydropower Reservoir area in Khe Trai (Huong Tra Ward, Hue City), the Tri-Thien-Hue Regional Party Committee’s tunnel complex was the headquarters of the Regional Party Committee and Hue City Party Committee. From this underground base, they directed all activities of the liberation forces before and after the 1968 Spring offensive. Today, the site stands as a striking historical relic amid a picturesque landscape of mountains, rivers, and sky.

With considerable room and momentum for development, Hue City has many advantages in pursuing a modern, green and sustainable industrial sector. However, for industry to become a true engine of growth and contribute to the city’s goal of double-digit economic expansion, a comprehensive set of coordinated solutions is needed.

At noon on September 13, Thua Thien Hue Maritime Port Authority said that the cargo ship STARCITY had been successfully towed away from the area where it ran aground in Binh An waters, Chan May Bay, Hue City.

According to an update issued on the morning of September 13, at 4 a.m., the center of the tropical depression was approximately 120 km north-northeast of Da Nang City, and about 140 km east-northeast of Hue City.

On September 12th, the Organizing Committee of the 16th Hue City Technical Innovation Contest 2026 held a meeting of the Judging Council and organized specialized judging sessions for the entries registered for this year's contest.

With increasingly developed infrastructure, ample land available for development, and a clear focus on attracting high-quality investment, Hue City is opening up new opportunities to welcome both domestic and foreign investors.

In this issue, Hue Today Weekly brings readers in-depth perspectives from experts and experienced writers across the fields of culture, the arts and the heritage economy. It also explores topical issues of public interest, including regulations on caps for service fees at public educational institutions across the city, on green tourism, and how Japan preserves its historic villages. ​