The Hue Vegetarian Food Festival 2026 officially opened at Nguyen Dinh Chieu pedestrian street in Thuan Hoa ward in the central city of Hue on May 28, as part of celebrations marking Buddha’s 2570th birth anniversary and the Hue Festival 2026.

The “Hue – Plastic Smart City in Central Vietnam” project, after five years, has helped prevent 933.6 tonnes of plastic waste from leaking into the natural environment, with household solid waste sorting-at-source rolled out across Hue city.

As it strives to preserve cultural heritage while advancing specialised health care, tourism and services – key pillars of development, Hue has benefited significantly from the dedication and expertise of international specialists.

The ancient capital of Hue is reshaping its tourism landscape by mapping out four distinctive zones, aiming to build a diverse ecosystem of experiences rooted in local identity and sustainable development.

The 2026 exhibition on orchids, ornamental plants and artistic stones from the three regions, part of the Hue Festival 2026, is underway at the Hue Imperial Citadel in the central city of Thua Thien-Hue from April 24-28.

An awards ceremony and closing event for a contest on plastic waste reduction was held in the central city of Hue on April 22.

The central city of Hue has awarded the title of “Honorary Citizen of Hue” to a Republic of Korea (RoK) national in recognition of his significant contributions to local development over the past 15 years.

A long-awaited link is set to bridge more than water as Hue, the heritage city, prepares to open the Thuan An sea-crossing bridge, easing connections across key economic zones and beyond.

Hue is rolling out a vibrant line-up of cultural, culinary and coastal tourism events this April as part of Hue Festival 2026, organised under a year-round four-season format, with the Summer Festival set to run from April through June.

The central city of Hue is stepping up efforts to position itself among Vietnam’s leading green tourism destinations, moving towards a net-zero tourism model with balanced emissions.

A former deputy prosecutor in Hue has been expelled from the Party for serious violations related to anti-corruption laws.

Rivers and canals that once served the Nguyen Dynasty’s imperial court have now been transformed into unique experiential spaces at the heart of Hue, a heritage city that is popular among domestic and foreign visitors.

Vietnam Airlines and Pacific Airlines have been named the official carriers of the Hue Festival 2026 under a sponsorship agreement signed with the festival organising committee on March 17.

The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre launched the “Tet at Royal Palace” programme on February 11 at Phu Noi Vu (Internal Affairs Office) within the Hue Imperial Citadel with a series of special cultural activities.

The project will cover more than 15.5 hectares, including over 13.2 hectares of land and nearly 2.3 hectares of water surface.

The traditional-style wooden structure erected at the tomb of Empress Dowager Tu Du, part of the Tomb of King Thieu Tri complex within the Hue Monuments Complex, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, needs to be dismantled shortly after March 3.

As Christmas draws near, a sacred and joyful atmosphere is spreading across parishes, churches and streets throughout the central city of Hue.

At the venue, visitors are treated to immersive visual effects created by spatial computing, a digital exhibition area using Apple Vision Pro, and 3D hologram projection solutions.

The International Culinary Festival “Hue – Capital of Cuisine” officially opened on December 18, emerging as a highlight event marking the close of the National Tourism Year – Hue 2025.