The Times Magazine of the UK has unveiled its list of Vietnam’s 11 most beautiful destinations in 2026, highlighting a diverse range of places, from vibrant urban centers and mountainous regions to coastal and island destinations and nature reserves. Hue is notably among the destinations featured on the list.

Starting with traditional rice paper, 9X entrepreneur Tran Thi Thuy Ha, Director of VN Flex Import-Export Trading and Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (VN Flex), has applied technology, introduced new production methods, and developed a line of rice-based snacks. Her journey has made her the only representative from Hue to be named among 86 Outstanding Young Startup Entrepreneurs.

On the afternoon of August 19, the City Military Command, the Standing Agency of the City’s Steering Committee 515, completed the final handover of martyrs’ remains samples to Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology. The milestone marks an important step forward in the effort to restore names to heroic martyrs.

After a period of preparation, the Hue - Phong Nha heritage train will officially be launched on August 28. Notably, starting August 17, the railway sector has begun selling tickets for the HQ1/HQ2 train pair, named ‘World Heritage Journey’, connecting Hue Ancient Capital with Phong Nha - Ke Bang.

Every land has memories of its own. Some memories are preserved in history books, stone steles, communal houses, pagodas, and temples. Others, however, remain in the most ordinary forms - in the name of a village, a small hamlet, a riverside wharf, or a field.

Nicholas Cornet’s photobook, named ‘Vietnamese Pagodas’, was recently republished. It invites viewers to connect with the emotion of a cultural space deeply rooted in the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people.

Recently, a cultural event that drew significant attention from the young people in Hue was the appearance of 26-year-old singer Nguyen Viet Hoang, better known by his stage name Mono. He is the younger brother of renowned singer Son Tung M-TP. The artist came to Hue to perform and chose Hue Imperial Citadel as the venue for the official launch of his new music video, Cong Tu Van Tho (The Literary Gentleman).

From the evening of May 29 to May 31, 2026, the first “Cultural, Sports and Tourism Festival of mountainous ethnic groups” is being held in the communes, namely A Luoi 1, A Luoi 2, and A Luoi 3.

Travel + Leisure Magazine has just unveiled its 2026 T+L500 list, spotlighting the 500 best hotels and resorts across the globe. Notably, Azerai La Residence Hue stands out as one of 12 properties in Vietnam to earn a place on the list.

More than 16,000 martyrs’ graves in cemeteries across the city remain largely unidentified. The journey of surveying, collecting biological samples, and conducting DNA testing is not only a political mission, but also an effort to restore names to those who sacrificed their lives for the Fatherland, so that their families no longer have to wait in vain.