Economic and industrial zones in the province are key areas for attracting investment. However, in order to capture the attention of significant investors, it is necessary to create an open environment with many solutions to support businesses. Regarding this issue, Thua Thien Hue Weekly had an exchange with Mr. Le Van Tue, Head of the Provincial Economic and Industrial Zones Management Board.

Mr. Nguyen Van Phuc, Director of the Provincial Department of Tourism, said that on the evening of January 26, within the framework of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), there was an award ceremony for the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Awards, taking place in Vientiane, Laos. The three cities representing Vietnam have been awarded (which will be effected from 2024 to 2026) namely: Hue (Thua Thien Hue Province), Vung Tau (Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province), and Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh Province).

On January 20th, the Department of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Department of Intellectual Property and the Ministry of Science and Technology, held a ceremony of announcing, awarding and receiving the Protective Certificate of “Hue” Geographical Indication for Thanh Tra grapefruits of Thua Thien Hue province.

At the Award Ceremony of "L'ORÉAL - UNESCO For the Development of Women in Science" in 2023, Assoc. Prof., Dr. Nguyen Thi Ai Nhung made an impression with her “typical Hue” image upon giving a presentation on the research topic relevant to the potential and application of endemic medicinal plants in Thua Thien Hue Province in supporting disease treatment for public health care. She was among three female scientists honored by L'ORÉAL - UNESCO in 2023.

In 2023, Thua Thien Hue's artists were actively engaged in various cultural and artistic events in parallel with significant developments in the province's literature and arts.

On the afternoon of December 23rd, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University in collaboration with the Vietnam-German Friendship Association in Thua Thien Hue province organized the event “Study abroad and Career orientation in the Federal Republic of Germany.”

In the High-Achievement Sports Development Project by Thua Thien Hue Province in the 2021 - 2025 period, with an orientation to 2030, badminton is classified as a group 2 key sport with focused investment. With the appearance of many promising young faces, Thua Thien Hue badminton has a lot of hope.

“The government will enhance activities and support solutions for FDI enterprises” affirmed Mr. Phan Quy Phuong, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, at the conference “Meeting with foreign-invested enterprises in Thua Thien Hue province in 2023” organized by the Planning and Investment Department and the FDI Club of Thua Thien Hue on the afternoon of December 19.

"Hue by Light - The Live Show" is a program organized by Thua Thien Hue province in collaboration with the French Embassy in Vietnam to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam - France diplomatic relations.

This December 2023, the Regional Container Lines (RCL) from Thailand opened an international container shipping route to Chan May port. This shows not only the potential and advantages of the port but also a driving force and catalyst contributing to the development of the Chan May-Lang Co Economic Zone in particular and Thua Thien Hue province in general.