DOMESTIC NEWS: President U Thein Sein, ethnic leaders eye preparations for NCA signing...death toll hits 46 - flood disaster affects more than 200,000: gov?t - By Aye Min Soe...Pregnant teacher rushed to military hospital...Floods force suspension of Hluttaw sessions...Press release on Heavy monsoon rains...Youths mobilize to help disaster victims...Severe weather shuts more than 1,000 schools...Saving lives takes priority in emergency operations...Vice President Dr Sai Mauk Kham visits schools in Lashio...Vice President meets flood victims in Kalay, Haka...Armed forces chief urges cooperation with military in relief works...Agriculturists, farmers sow Palethwe hybrid paddy seeds...Myingyan Tsp evacuees move to emergency camps...Social organizations donate cash for flood victims...Madauk opens three relief camps for flood victims...Nomination for Hluttaw candidates continues...UEC extends candidate nomination period due to flood emergency...Ngamoeyeik Dam releases no excess water...Air Force ready to transport emergency relief supplies...Artists raise funds for flood victims through exhibition of their works - By Khaing Thanda Lwin...Rice traders agree to halt exports until mid- September...Film FC crowned in Ve Ve Cup football tournament..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Malaysian lender opens first branch in Yangon...Chinese Embassy plans US $300,000 donation for disaster-hit areas...Australia beat Myanmar 4-0 in AFF U-16 Championship..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Community-based disaster preparedness essential for saving lives" - By Myint Win Thein.....ARTICLE: "Recognition of Prior Learning" - Lokethar