2 Vietnamese men arrested for allegedly snatching Italian tourists’ phone in Hue
Vietnam News 09:09 17/10/2026Police in Hue City, central Vietnam, have arrested two men suspected of snatching an iPhone 17 Pro Max from two Italian tourists and returned the phone to its owner.
Vietnam’s Hue to stage drone light festival on Perfume River alongside Da Nang fireworks festival
Travel 10:51 08/10/2026Hue City in central Vietnam will stage a drone light show and drone competition on the Perfume River in 2027, at the same time as Da Nang’s annual fireworks festival, in a bid to attract more tourists to the former imperial capital.
Stuck on royal burial grounds of Vietnam's last dynasty, Hue residents push for relocation
Vietnam Life 18:18 01/10/2026Dozens of families have spent decades living in cramped, dilapidated homes within the tomb complexes of three Nguyen dynasty emperors who ruled Vietnam in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, hoping to be relocated to better housing.
Steam train linking Hue, Da Nang expected to launch in October
Travel 20:08 17/09/2026Hue City and Vietnam Railways are mulling over plans to operate a steam-powered train on the Hue-Da Nang route, with a trial run expected in October.
Vietnam’s Hue considers new night street, river-based tourism services
Travel 14:43 14/09/2026Authorities of Hue City in central Vietnam are studying plans to develop a new night street linking Dong Ba Market with Bach Dang Street, while exploring tourism and service activities on the Nhu Y River.
Vietnam’s Hue City: Where food, faith, romance meet
Travel 15:20 08/09/2026Hue City reveals itself through the pleasures of its cuisine, the serenity of its spiritual traditions, and the quiet beauty of its romantic landscapes.
Hue seeks $140 million Japanese ODA loan for wastewater, flood-control project
Vietnam News 09:43 04/09/2026Hue City in central Vietnam plans to seek Japanese official development assistance (ODA) financing for a project to improve water quality, treat wastewater and strengthen flood resilience in areas north of the Huong River.
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.
