The Hue Monuments Conservation Center is offering free admission to Vietnamese citizens on August 19 and September 2, as part of the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.
After renovations by local authorities, the kilometer-long stretch of lawn along the Perfume River has become a popular spot for both tourists and locals to enjoy the cool breezes and stunning sunsets.
80 years ago, at Ngu Phung Pavilion, emperor Bao Dai handed over the imperial seal and sword to representatives of the provisional government of the democratic republic of Vietnam, announcing his abdication before the people.
The Nguyen dynasty throne fragments will be reassembled using blueprints, 3D images, and filled with matching wood or a mixture of wood powder and paint.
Civil servants in 40 communes and wards in Hue city will be reviewed and tested to assess their qualifications, competence, and job positions for appropriate reassignment.
Nguyen Quang Vinh Binh, former head of Hue City's fisheries office, and his deputy are under investigation for improperly issuing technical safety certificates for several converted fishing vessels.
A 56-year-old man with a long-term heart valve condition has received a new lease on life thanks to a heart transplant from a brain-dead donor at Gia Dinh People's Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.
Authorities will dismantle bunkers and military structures built on the Imperial Citadel and within Hue's Imperial City, restoring the site to its original state.
