LOCAL NEWS: HR body positive step: analysts; Thura U Shwe Mann warns govt to ready for free trade; Govt looks to resurrect taxi meter plan from Sep 11; Spotting signs of a political thaw; New US envoy arrives for six days of talks; Bago airport back on agenda; The more freedom, the better; LIFT to distribute $54m for phase two projects; Media Corners get green light in upper Myanmar; Contributions sought for disability centre; Police bust Yangon restaurant for illegally selling pangolins; MAI to fly to Phnom Penh from October; Green groups call on govt to expand ministry activities; Floriculturist group urges public to use library; Students, teachers and system grapple with new teaching approach; Funding a daily battle for monastic school sector; Workers complain as November deadline nears; Opening the door on development; Monsoon to withdraw in early October, says department... BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Bank interest rates cut by 2pc; Investment law set to be updated; No factory closures at Hlaing Tharyar yet: zone president; Overseas Myanmar watchful on income tax cut; Cheaper electricity comes to Rakhine State; Bank rate cut likely to boost bond market...TIMEOUT: Kachin group revives orchid tradition; Bluegrass comes to Myanmar; Committee protects writer?s copyrights; Wathann Filmfest showcases local documentaries and films; ?Teen? magazine marks 9th anniversary; Events Flash: - Design show; - Photo contest...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: MCPA hosts software conference; Power demand stresses water supply...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES...YANGON RESTAURANT REVIEW.....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS