
Original Birkin bag sells at auction for record $10 million
World 16:09 12/07/2025PARIS - The original bag custom-made for actress Jane Birkin, which became one of the era-defining designs of the 20th century, was sold in Paris on Thursday for a record 8.6 million euros ($10.04 million), auctioneer Sotheby's said.

Burlap, but fashionable: Hanoi brand glams up eco-friendly garment
In-Depth 10:26 17/07/2021‘La La La’ promotes eco-friendly clothing with a strong connection to Vietnamese culture

Woman suffers head injury in attempted bag snatch in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 15:32 19/09/2019She was knocked over and her head hit the ground

Bag snatcher caught in photo with victim in Ho Chi Minh City nabbed
Vietnam News 12:00 19/02/2019He left Ho Chi Minh City and was arrested after returning to the metropolis

Ho Chi Minh City grows unsightly because of garbage-topped bridges
In-Depth 17:08 02/04/2015Many bridges in Ho Chi Minh City have long been inundated with garbage dumped by mindless residents, which makes ghastly scenes and poses grave pollution threats