ASEAN Cultural Day 2025 took place on October 29 at the Embassy of Malaysia in Washington D.C., celebrating the rich heritage, vibrant festivals, and diverse cultural identities of Southeast Asian nations.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has called for stronger efforts to safeguard the UNESCO-recognised Complex of Hue Monuments against increasingly severe weather, stressing the urgency of improving drainage, waterproofing, foundation reinforcement and artefact preservation.

VOV.VN - Heavy rains triggered extreme flooding in Hue and Da Nang cities, central Vietnam from October 27 to 30, with water levels on major rivers exceeding alarm level 3 and surpassing historical records.

VOV.VN - The Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on October 30 received an emergency international aid shipment from the Rusian Government, supporting people affected by heavy rain, flooding in Hue city, central Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Ovation of the Seas, a Quantum-class vessel operated by Royal Caribbean International, docked at Chan May Port in Hue City, central Vietnam on the morning of October 17, bringing more than 4,000 international tourists.

VOV.VN - The fifth Regional Conference of the Organisation of World Heritage Cities - Asia and the Pacific (OWHC-AP) concluded on October 16 in Hue city, following three days of productive discussions.

A Norwegian-funded programme aimed at reducing plastic use in the central city of Hue has teamed up with a local college to launch a training centre for sustainable tourism practices.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Public Joint Stock Commercial Bank (PVcomBank) recently handed over 10 electric vehicles to Hue Central Hospital to support its daily operations.

VOV.VN -World-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has published a list of top experiences for visitors to Vietnam, from savoring imperial cuisine in Hue and venturing into the caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to trekking the scenic hills beyond Sapa.

The “Vietnam – Republic of Korea (RoK) Culture Day 2025” opened in the central city of Hue on the evening of September 27, featuring around 100 booths introducing cultural, tourism, culinary, and traditional products from both countries.