(VOVworld)-The Vietnam Buddhist Shangha held a ritual in Hue City on Sunday to pray for peace, prosperity and happiness. Nguyen Huu Dong from Dat Viet Cultural and Sport Joint Stock Company is one of the organizer:“The grand ritual has attracted attention from provincial departments. Buddhist followers and visitors come here to join the pray for a new year of peace and happiness.”

(VOVworld)-The Con Son – Kiep Bac Spring Festival 2013 will begin on February 24th, the 15th day of the first lunar month, in the northern province of Hai Duong. During this time, Hai Duong province will announce the decision of the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism recognizing Con Son – Kiep Bac Festival as the national intangible heritage. The festival which will be kicked off with an incense offering ceremony to commemorate the death of monk Huyen Quang, the third founder of the Truc Lam Buddhism sect at the Con Son – Kiep Bac historica

Libya has announced it’s closing its borders and tightening security. The move comes ahead of the second anniversary of the revolution that toppled long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi. A spokesman for the General National Congress says international borders will be closed until Monday, the 18th of February. Most international flights will be suspended, but flights will continue in and out of Tripoli and Benghazi. The government has also increased the military presence on the streets of the capital, Tripoli.

(VOVworld)- Dung Quat Shipbuilding Company in Quang Ngai province resumed its production on Thursday. More than 1,000 engineers and workers began to build two new ships under a contract signed with Vietsopetro.

(VOVworld)- 7 radio stations in the world on Wednesday broadcast live programs from UNESCO’s headquarters to mark the World Radio Day. Feb 13. UNESCO has organized several seminars on Radio values, Ensuring safety for journalists, and Broadcasting on FM frequency.

(VOV) – The central provinces and cities have attracted large number of tourists on the first days of the year.

(VOVworld) - On the occasion of the New Year, State President Truong Tan Sang had an interview with reporters in which he highlighted Vietnamese people’s achievements in 2012, especially in external relations affairs.

(VOV) – Various activities are underway nationwide to mark Lunar new year or Tet.

(VOVworld) - Various activities have been held inside and outside Vietnam to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Tet. On Friday, Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan visited and extended New Year’s greetings to staff of Hanoi Urban Environment Company.

(VOVworld) - Engineers on the oil rigs of Vietnamese continental shelf are on duty despite the lunar new year holiday.