Roadmap the right path, says envoy: A SPECIAL envoy from Indonesia has welcomed the road map to democracy unveiled last month by the Prime Minister, General Khin Nyunt, saying its implementation would be ?very important for Myanmar and the region.”Mr Ali Alatas, a former Indonesian foreign minister, was speaking at a media conference in Yangon on September 24 at the end of a four-day visit as a special envoy of President Megawati Sukarnoputri.Mr Ali Alatas, a former Indonesian foreign minister... Thai FM expresses confidence on roadmap: THE Thai Foreign Minister, Mr Surakiart Sathirathai, said last week after talks with Myanmar leaders that he was confident about the government?s plans for a road map to democracy... Daw Suu Kyi returns home: Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has moved to her home on University Avenue, one week after undergoing major surgery, her personal physician Dr Tin Myo Win said last Friday... Appointments to National Convention: THE State Peace and Development Council last week announced the appointment of 12 members and a joint secretary to the National Convention Convening Commission... New airline ready to fly: AN airline set up as a joint venture by the national carrier, Myanma Airways, and companies in Myanmar, France and Singapore is planning to begin chartered cargo and passenger flights by the end of the year... Prime Minister praises role of women entrepreneurs: THE Prime Minister, General Khin Nyunt, has praised the role played by women entrepreneurs.... Mekong countries back new drugs campaign: HANOI ? The governments of six Southeast Asian countries warned last week against the rapid spread... New facilites help riding centre to attract more young members: NEW FACILITIES at an equestrian centre in North Dagon township are proving popular with young riders... • Slavery still a problem, says British academic • Myanmar must prepare for threat of cybercrime: IT experts • Mandalay residents welcome better phone links • Ceremony to pay tribute to the nation?s teachers • Sanctions hurting textile industry, says British MP • Government planning to buy paddy from monsoon crop • Farm sector workshop studies land reforms • Traffic police learn first aid • $12m diesel engine factory planned • New Pakistani ambassador • Earthquake causes damage • Wedding photographers poised to capture that special moment Donation for women?s centre; UN agency to fund health risks survey; Business is looking good for interior decorators; • Myanmar-S Korea business exchange • Bullish ASEAN business group says, ‘hurry up? • Vietnam Trade Fair welcomed...Thinking Aloud talks to Mr Takahiro Sasaki, the resident representative in Myanmar of the Japan International Cooperation Agency.