DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe sends congratulations to President of Republic of Italy; Preparations for Special Jade Sales-2006 inspected; Regional development tasks in Hpa-na Township inspected; Promotion of Myanmar Hockey discussed; Deputy Commander inspects physic nut plantations in Lashio; UMFCCI President meets JCCY Chairman; Matters on smooth and secure road transport coordinated; Industry-2 holds work coordination meeting; Progress of Kahgkho, Dahseik River Water Pumping Project inspected; Myanmar to take part in Asian clud volleyball championship; Refresher Course for Ausiliary Fire Brigade concludes; Ministry of Construction holds coordination meeting; Minister of Livestock and Fisheries holds coord meeting; NLD, ignoring national interest, walked out of National Convention as its demands for wielding influence on the convention were not met - Shwegu Township NLD members resign..."PERSPECTIVES":"Medicinal onion"...FEATURES:""..."Myanmar women's footbakk team sets sights on ASEAN Women's Championship 2006"