The US yesterday handed over restored royal items from Hue valued at
US$29,084 and gave the city''s conservation centre $700,000 to fund
preservation of a building inside the former Royal Palace.
It rains a lot in Hue during winter. Rain can last
for half a month, casting a shadow over Hue, making the view quiet and
the people passive. However, coffee shops have sprouted up around the
silent former capital, offering cozy spaces to...