DOMESTIC NEWS: Kantha village gets concrete bridge, BEMS (Branch)...Water pumping stations inspected in Mingaladon, Hlegu Townships...Cash donated to MWJA...Min Naing leading Monywa Invitational Golf...STI Education invites trainees for ACE course...Development tasks gaining momentum in Kayah State...Risk management for current economic situation on 24 Jan...Villages of Myanaung Tsp on threshold of development...MMC holds meeting...Scandinavian Ministers meet with MRCS...IBTC Open Golf Championship...Outstanding students honoured...Better communications for Bago Division (East)...Scientific Talks on 24 Jan...National Races Youth Training Schools inspected...UDNR trainees visit CICS, training schools, farms in PyinOoLwin Township...Ear, Nose and Throat conference on 4 February..... "PERSPECTIVES": "National progress through all-round development"..... ARTICLES: "Labutta hustle and bustle with business activities" Article: Mawgyun Myint Aung (IPRD)..."For sustainable exploitation of marine resources" Article: Maung Maung Htwe (MNA); Photos: Thaung Myint (MNA)