Hue starts entering winter, beginning a series of long and wet rainy days. But truly, if tourists could “embrace” this Hue’s weather, they will not only fully experience all the senses with the specialty of Hue rain, but can also feel Hue more vivid and authentical in its profound and peaceful space.

One early morning, when opening the door, and you feel a cold breath rush across your face, that is when Hue starts entering winter. Before winter set in, the city endured consecutive, devastating floods; and, in that cold air, there still lingers the smell of fresh mud and the traces of things not yet put back in order.

On November 17, the Organizing Committee of the 2025 Hue City Innovative Startup Competition evaluated the submissions of the final round to select outstanding startup ideas and projects for the awards.

Understanding the value of natural medicinal herbs, Ms. Le Thi Duyen, born in 1982 and a member of Huong Thuy Ward Women’s Union, has created an inspiring start-up story with her product line “Duyen Herbal - Herbal Salt for Foot Soak”.

“Hue Innovation Day 2025” forum (“Hue innovates for sustainable development”) with the theme “Developing the private economy in the digital economy - Opportunities and directions for Hue” and Hue Startup Fair 2025 are being co-organized by Hue Institute for Development Studies, the Department of Science and Technology, and Hue Monuments Conservation Center over two days, October 9 and 10.

On September 22, the Department of Science and Technology organized a training session for the authors and representatives of 30 ideas and projects selected for the semi-final of the 2025 Hue City Creative Startup Competition.

Starting on January 1, 2025, Hue Today Online has launched for readers with a new domain name. This change also marks a significant milestone in the development journey of a publication of Hue Newspaper and Radio - Television.

On the morning of September 20, Hue University held the final round of the 8th Hue University Startup and Innovation Idea Competition 2025.

Hue City has recently become the starting point for a campaign to strengthen the implementation of a smoke-free environment in restaurants, hotels, and public attractions. This is expected to be an important step to elevate the image of a green, clean, and civilized city in the eyes of both locals and tourists.

This was a key focus at the event “Tech Startup Day: Connecting the Technology Startup Ecosystem in Hue”, organized by the Hue Innovation Hub on August 29.