Vietnam’s Hue investigates clip of tourist boat staff dumping trash into iconic Perfume River
Travel 16:15 17/08/2026The tourism authority in Hue City, central Vietnam is probing a video circulating on social media that shows people aboard a tourist dragon boat throwing beer cans and plastic bottles into the iconic Huong (Perfume) River, sparking public outrage.
Vietnam’s Hue City urges families to limit funerals to 72 hours
Vietnam News 10:11 16/08/2026Hue City in central Vietnam has launched a campaign encouraging families to limit funeral ceremonies to no more than 72 hours after a person's death, as part of its efforts to promote civilized urban practices.
This city can’t be rushed when one visits Vietnam
Travel 13:25 06/08/2026"When travelers plan their Vietnam adventures, they rarely choose to visit Hue, which, in my opinion, is the single greatest disaster for guests to the country."
60-year-old wood-fired ‘bun bo’ becomes a must-try in Vietnam’s Hue
Travel 15:27 03/08/2026To enjoy a bowl of 'bun bo' (Hue-style beef noodle soup) at Be’s six-decade-old eatery, many diners are willing to squeeze through a small alley on Nguyen Lo Trach Street in Hue City, central Vietnam, patiently waiting their turn amid clouds of wood smoke.
From Hue to Phong Nha: Vietnam’s new tourist train to launch September 1
Travel 19:35 02/08/2026Vietnam is set to launch a new tourist train linking the imperial capital of Hue with Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park on September 1, offering travelers a rail journey through some of the country’s most celebrated cultural and natural heritage.
New funeral time limit tests grip of old customs in Vietnam’s Hue City
In-Depth 18:16 19/07/2026The Hue City People’s Committee in central Vietnam has issued a new regulation capping funerals at 72 hours, effective July 13, a sharp break from a custom that has run far longer for generations in the country’s old imperial capital.
Vietnamese cave explorer, 12-year-old daughter conquer 300-meter waterfall in Hue
Travel 11:32 12/07/2026Vietnamese cave explorer Le Luu Dung and his 12-year-old daughter, Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, recently completed the challenging trek to Do Quyen Waterfall in Hue City, central Vietnam, with their journey set to be featured in the reality television series ‘Cha Con Van Dam’ (Father and Child Across Miles).
Vietnam's Hue establishes drone unit to strengthen border security
Vietnam News 17:35 18/06/2026Hue City in central Vietnam has established a dedicated unmanned vehicle platoon to enhance airspace monitoring and strengthen security along border areas, officials announced on Wednesday.
This whole-fish pancake in Vietnam's Hue may look unusual, but it's tasty in every bite
Travel 10:29 13/06/2026Every summer, when white-spotted spinefoot come into season in the Tam Giang Lagoon, Chuon Village in Hue, central Vietnam, fills with the aroma of sizzling 'banh khoai ca kinh.'
Vietnam’s armed robots, elite police showcase counterterrorism tactics during public security games
Vietnam News 15:08 07/06/2026Residents and tourists in Hue City, central Vietnam were treated to a display of counterterrorism tactics featuring armed robots and elite police units during a large-scale public security showcase on Saturday evening.
Vietnamese man ordered to retrieve empty beer bottles he dumped in river
Vietnam News 11:53 11/05/2026Authorities in Hue City, central Vietnam forced a man to hire a boat to recover dozens of empty beer bottles he had thrown into the Ke Van River, after the incident sparked public outrage online.
Vietnam doctors reattach severed foot to patient 3.5 hours after accident
Vietnam News 15:43 05/05/2026A male patient whose foot was completely severed by a lawn mower had it successfully reattached by doctors in Hue City, central Vietnam more than three and a half hours after the accident.
