On the afternoon of November 3, the Department of Industry and Trade held a conference to connect local agricultural products and specialties with modern distribution networks. The event brought together representatives of more than 20 local agricultural and specialty product businesses and production establishments, as well as representatives of distribution networks such as Aeon Hue, Co.opmart, and Bach Hoa Xanh.

For Hue, Resolution 80-NQ/TW (Res 80) opens up a vital opportunity to transform cultural and heritage potential into resources for sustainable development. However, to achieve this goal, it is necessary to fully recognize the existing “bottlenecks” in the management, preservation, and promotion of heritage values.

In response to the 2026 “For the Poor” Month, on the afternoon of November 2, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City received a financial contribution from the Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade - Southern Hue Branch (VietinBank Nam Hue). The donation contributed to mobilizing additional resources to support the poor and carry out social welfare activities across the city.

From a football exhibition held during the World Cup season in Texas, to science programs delivered directly to schools, or children wearing virtual reality headsets to explore Indigenous history in the Choctaw Nation in Oklahoma, USA, I have come to realize that museums are changing rapidly in the age of Industry 4.0.

Hue has significant room for industrial development, especially as the city expands its development space. This was affirmed by Mr. Phan Quy Phuong, Member of the Standing Committee of Hue Party Committee and Head of Hue Economic and Industrial Zones Management Board, in an interview with Hue Today Weekly on the advantages driving the growth of the city’s industrial sector.

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.

“Chan May - Lang Co needs to be developed into a growth hub for industry, logistics, services and tourism in Hue City and the central region. Every decision on infrastructure investment must focus on long-term effectiveness, synchronization, and a clear roadmap, while having the capacity to create breakthroughs in socio-economic development,” Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee Le Tri Thanh emphasized that at a meeting with the Department of Industry and Trade and the Management Board of Hue City Economic and Industrial Zones on August 12 to discuss infrastructure investment in economic zones, industrial parks, and industrial clusters, as well as investment attraction.

On the afternoon of August 7, the organizing committee of Hue Festival and Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank) signed a sponsorship agreement for the ‘Miss Jewelry Vietnam 2026’ beauty pageant, as part of Hue Festival 2026.

On the afternoon of July 23, the Department of Industry and Trade held a conference to discuss measures to boost export growth in 2026 and achieve the city’s export target, contributing to the implementation of the city’s goal of recording GRDP of over 10%.

By welcoming over 4.3 million tourist arrivals in the first 6 months, Hue tourism has reached robust growth. However, to meet its annual target and further increase tourism revenue, the industry needs to ramp up its efforts with a comprehensive set of coordinated solutions.