DOMESTIC NEWS: State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe accepts credentials of Ambassador of Japan; People in Chin and Kachin States, Magway Division, Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay Division denounce recent protests; HK Express Airways launches maiden flight to Yangon; Seven members quit Sagaing Township NLD; Ceremony to clarify true situation in response to statement of UN Country Team held - UN Country Team in Myanmar ignores achievements of education sector, emphasizes on old and outdated data - Such kind of false expression may affect credibility of UN - "...The statement issued by the UN Country Team disregarded the advancement of education sector and only pointed out incorrect figures on education sector. These facts have reflected that some of the UN agencies have been used by some big powers as against the host country..."; Secretary-1 attends dinner, ceremony to present certificates of honour to maestros, panel of judges - National customs and character are to be handed down from generation to generation for the perpetuation of the country and the people; Prizes awarded to winners in 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions; Strengths and weaknesses of 15th performing arts competitions reviewed; Lt-Gen Myint Swe inspects sales of goods at tax-free markets... "PERSPECTIVES": "Preserve and safeguard national spirit and culture through the might of performing arts"...ARTICLE: "Breeze after the storm" by Po Ni (Kyaukmyaung)..."...It would be a devastating blow to the future of our democratic nation if there were any anarchic acts by forming mobs and personal grudge whenever such disturbances occurred...".