DOMESTIC NEWS: ASEAN becomes one of the most progressive and cohesive regional organizations - Myanmar fosters closer cooperation and mutual understanding with other members of ASEAN; There are internal, external destructionists at home and abroad harming interest of State and people Some western nations are instigating them; Tatmadaw families, wellwishers donate cash and kind to monasteries, nunneries in North Okkalapa, Shwepyitha Townships; Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than on inspection tour of Bago Division; Minister receives Ambassador of Norway; Newly-opened building handed over to No 3 BED in Mingaladon; Roads and bridges inspected; Secretariat Member tours Ngazun Tsp, Mandalay Division; Energy Minister inspects Fertilizer Plants in Salay, Kyunchaung; Development undertakings inspected in Ayeyawady Division; Deputy Minister inspects oil, natural gas exploration in Nyaungdon Oil Field; Re-ordination ceremony of Kyun Nantha Ashin Nanda Siri of France held; Bo tree planted in the precinct of Shwedagon Pagoda; Cash donated for Buddha Pujaniya of Çintamuni Pagoda in Singu..."PERSPECTIVES":"Ward off destructive elements through united strength of people"...FEATURES:"Boost production of quality of products for industrial development"