Welcome to this week's Words on the Street, where we explore the latest shifts shaping Vietnam's digital landscape, and look at Deepseek's quiet but intriguing entry into an AI market where ChatGPT reigns supreme.

Taking the water from the Red River and the West Lake to clean To Lich River is just one piece of the puzzle. Drastic actions are needed to keep the environment clean and green.

Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam, one of Hanoi's most important cultural landmarks, attracts thousands of visitors each Tet.

The followings are Social News summary in May 9.

Nearly 200 well-wishers attended the wedding of two men in the city of My Tho on Wednesday. This is the first same-sex wedding in My Tho.

Thailand stipulating Vietnamese tourists presenting cash before entering its border gate is not suitable with the cooperative spirit of ASEAN and the traditional relationship between the two Governments.

Japan said Thursday it was "deeply worried" by China`s behaviour in a spat with Vietnam over contested waters, and urged Beijing to rein in its "provocative" actions.

The US Congress on May 8 began reviewing a civilian nuclear agreement with Vietnam that is expected to bring a considerable benefit to the US economy.

The appeal court on May 7 upheld the death sentences of former Chairman of the Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) Duong Chi Dung and former Vinalines General Director Mai Van Phuc for embezzlement.

A national steering committee on the prevention and control of harmful alcohol consumption is set to be formed as part of the government’s efforts to minimize alcohol abuse in the country.

Three Australian-funded projects on climate change mitigation and community development have initially proved effective in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang.

More than 3,000 domestic and foreign delegates attended the opening ceremony of the 2014 United Nations Day of Vesak at Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh province on May 8.

Global mass media on May 7 provided wide coverage of Vietnamese people’s heroic struggle against French colonialists in Dien Bien Phu 60 years ago, acknowledging the victory as an important landmark in the history of the world’s national liberation movement.

The United States said on Wednesday it was concerned about dangerous conduct and intimidation in the East Sea after reports of a Chinese vessel ramming Vietnamese ships. It called for restraint on all sides.

The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC) on May 6 presented “For the humanitarian cause” insignia to foreigners who have made great contributions to humanitarian activities in Vietnam.

Flights were delayed briefly at Melbourne Airport, Australia, after a Vietnam Airlines plane bound for HCM City aborted take-off on the morning of May 6.

A highly diverse continuum of emotionally charged activities, including a grand meeting, a military parade and a march took place in Dien Bien province on May 7 in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the glorious Dien Bien Phu Victory.

May 6 saw Vietnam’s Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan and US ambassador to Vietnam David Shear, sign an official agreement on peaceful civilian nuclear energy cooperation (The 123 Agreement), authorised by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and US President Barack Obama.

Professors, doctors, scientists and military leaders gathered in Central Quang Binh province’s Dong Hoi city on May 6 to attend a symposium featuring General Vo Nguyen Giap and the historic Dien Bien Phu victory.

According to Save the Children`s 2014 Mother`s Index, Vietnam is the 93rd best country to be a mother.

An array of entertaining events will take place across Vietnam from May 9-25 during Europe Days 2014, the EU Delegation to Vietnam has announced.

After years suffering from water shortages, local people in Dong Van stone plateau in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang finally have access to fresh water.

Vietnam is committed to becoming a strategic partner of African countries, assisting them in attaining sustainable agriculture development to ensure food security and support their efforts to combat hunger.