DOMESTIC NEWS: Myanmar and International Studies Course No 9 of Union Solidarity and Development Association opened; Mass meeting took place in Haka, Chin State; U Tin Oo Lwin appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka; U Win Myint presents credentials to Singaporean President; U Myo Lwin presents credentials to President of ROK; Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than on inspection tour of Kangyidaunt Township; Dams and cultivation of irrigated crops in Sagaing Division inspected; Higher education level Performing Arts Competitions held in Yangon Division; Committee for Printing and Distribution of School Textbooks meets; Outstanding students in Natogyi Tsp honoured; MYANMAR GAZETTE; Wellwishers invited to renovate Bagan ancient pagodas; 19th gems and jade sales continue; Tailoring course of MMCWA concludes; 320 drug-related cases exposed in July; 3rd Japan Cup Judo Championship for 2005 commences; Myanmar team on track to semifinal with a 2-1 victory over Malaysia..."PERSPECTIVES":"Boosting paddy production integral to national economic development"...FEATURES:"Performing Arts Competitions that help raise national prestige"