On December 24, Korean Institute of Traditional Culture Research and ORIHERI announced that Nguyen Ngoc Phon, a 23-year-old representative from Hue (of Doan Trang Embroidery and Sewing Service & Trade Co., Ltd.), surpassed more than 2,000 contestants worldwide to secure third prize at the World Grand Prix Supreme Model Contest and Seoul Beauty Fashion Festival 2024 (World Champion Model and Beauty Fashion Festival in Seoul - Korea 2024).

TasteAtlas, a food magazine, has just set the list of 50 most worth-experienced culinary cities all over the world in 2024. Notably, 2 places in Vietnam including Hue and Hanoi were named in this list.

Held from December 13 to 15, the 19th National Cardiovascular Congress, with the theme “Cardiology in the New Era: The Path to the World,” is hosted by Thua Thien Hue. This event is not only an opportunity for scientists to share knowledge and experience but also a chance to update ontechnical advancements and new solutions to reduce the disease burden and improve the quality of life for the public.

On December 14, the 19th National Congress of Cardiology officially commenced, attracting 2,200 delegates and members from both domestic and international locations. With the theme “Cardiology in the New Era: A Pathway to the World,” the congress features numerous activities, and lasted until December 15.

In celebration of World Diabetes Day on November 14th, the Youth Union of Hue Central Hospital, in collaboration with the Young Physicians Association of Thua Thien Hue Province, organized a program to offer free diabetes screenings for residents throughout the province.

On the morning of October 18th, a cooperation agreement was signed between the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue Province and the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) in Vietnam.

In Hue, not many people play the Western saxophone because this musical instrument is not only difficult in terms of technique but also requires a lot of health. With a powerful but melodious saxophone sound and a confident performance style, Nguyen Huynh Thai Binh, a second-year student majoring in Western musical instrument performance at the Hue Academy of Music, is a rising young star of the saxophone world in the Ancient Capital.

On October 6, in Phu Da town (Phu Vang district), the Provincial Youth Union organized activities in response to the “Clean Up the World” campaign and the 4th National Green Sunday.

On the morning of September 28, the Golden Sands Golf Resort golf course (located in Vinh Xuan and Vinh Thanh communes, Phu Vang district) officially opened and welcomed enthusiasts of the world's 600-year-old elite sport.

After undergoing a rigorous evaluation and quality assessment process, Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted (Quoc Hoc) has officially joined the LabelFrancÉducation network (France), which includes 600 schools worldwide, several of which are in Vietnam.