On October 30th, the Department of Science and Technology held an intensive training workshop for 16 individuals and teams whose outstanding ideas and projects have qualified for the final round of the 2026 Hue City Innovative Startup Competition.

From fabric scraps, eggshells and coconut shells, Nghia Collection creates handcrafted products rooted in Hue culture. This model of producing and selling recycled handicrafts won Third Prize in the final round of the 2026 ‘Women’s Entrepreneurship – The Digital Transformation Journey’ competition, organized by the Hue City Women’s Union.

On October 17, Hue University hosted the final round and awards ceremony of its 9th Startup and Innovation Competition 2026. Following 3 rounds of competition, 8 outstanding projects advanced to the final, where the ideas were presented to the judging panel and investors.

On October 14, the Department of Science and Technology, the standing board of the Organizing Committee for the 2026 Hue City Creative Startup Competition, held the semifinal round for 30 outstanding projects selected from the preliminary round. This semifinal round was held under the theme ‘Promoting Cultural Heritage Values in the Digital Economy’.

To help individuals and teams refine their ideas and projects for the semifinal round of the 2026 Hue City Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, the Department of Science and Technology, in coordination with experts and the Competition’s advisory board, held a training conference on October 7 for organizations, individuals, and teams behind the 30 ideas and projects advancing to this year’s semifinal round.

These days, the festive atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival is already filling the streets. From the skillful hands of craftsmen diligently working on unicorn heads, Earth God masks, and drums… to spectacular unicorn dance performances on competition stages and in welcoming spaces at the Imperial Citadel,… all come together to create a vibrant picture of the Mid-Autumn in the Ancient Capital, preserving the unique cultural beauty and leaving lasting impressions on visitors.

On September 8th, Hue City Women’s Union organized the Final Round of the 2026 ‘Women Entrepreneurs - Digital Transformation Journey’ competition. The event was attended by Mr. Nguyen Chi Tai, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City, and Ms. Nguyen Thi Ai Van, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee and Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City.

After an architectural design competition was announced, the Jury for the architectural design competition for the bridge crossing Con Hen (Mussel Islet) and its approach roads at both ends has selected the highest-scoring and top-ranked entry to receive the First prize.

More than 10 years after winning a prize at Sao Mai 2013, Dr. Nguyen Hoang Tinh Uyen returned to a professional music competition and won the Gold Prize in the Vocal category at the Crescendo International Music Festival 2026. For her, the award not only marked her return to the stage but also gave her renewed motivation to continue conducting research, performing, and inspiring her students through music. ​

The 2026 National Health Exercise Championship and National Health Exercise Festival officially opened on the morning of July 31 at Canh Buom Sports Arena (100 Pham Van Dong Street). The event is part of Hue Sports Festival 2026 and marks the first time Hue has hosted the national competition.