AFP: Hanoi's colonial-era railway becomes selfie hotspot Travel

AFP: Hanoi's colonial-era railway becomes selfie hotspot

In the heart of Hanoi's busy Old Quarter, French-built railroad tracks have become a hotspot for tourists seeking the perfect Instagram selfie, and for cafe owners serving up hot coffee and cold beer, according to an article by the Paris-headquartered AFP news agency.
Painting by Vietnamese artist sets record at Paris auction Culture - Sports

Painting by Vietnamese artist sets record at Paris auction

A silk painting featuring a woman holding a paper fan by noted painter Nguyen Nam Son, co-founder of the Indochine Fine Arts College, shocked experts after being sold for 440,000 euro (504,300 USD) at an auction sale at Aguttes in Paris on October 22, marking the highest price paid for a work by the painter in a public sale.