On the morning of October 23, Hue City People’s Committee solemnly held a ceremony to mark the 130th anniversary of Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted (October 23, 1896 - October 23, 2026).

On the afternoon of October 22, Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted held a thematic exhibition titled ‘Quoc Hoc - Hue: 130 Years of Construction and Development’ to mark the 130th anniversary of the school’s establishment (1896 - 2026).

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.

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.

While preserving traditional handcrafted techniques, unicorn head-making artisans in Hue are adapting designs and colors to suit consumer tastes, seeking to expand their markets at home and abroad.

On the morning of October 10th, Hue Psychiatric Hospital held a rally to mark World Mental Health Day 2026, attended by representatives of agencies and organizations, teachers, students, as well as a large number of patients and their family members.

On the evening of October 8th, the Standing Board of Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City launched the 2026 peak campaign month ‘For the Poor’. The event marked a meaningful effort ahead of the 96th anniversary of the founding of Vietnam National United Front (November 18th, 1930 - November 18th, 2026) and the Great National Unity Festival.

Based on a survey of the market and tour bookings for the peak season for international visitors, many travel businesses said that the number of visitors to Hue has remained relatively stable. In which, European, Southeast Asian, and Northeast Asian markets continue to dominate.

The rhythmic clang of hammers rings out from blacksmiths’ forges, the scent of fresh wood fills carpentry workshops, and artisans work with bamboo strips, conical hat frames, needles and thread. Each craft has its own tasks, and each artisan has a personal way of keeping the tradition alive. The resulting products bear the distinctive marks of their craft villages and reflect the diligence and skill of the craftsmen.

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.