"Kataññuta, gratitude towards the grateful; this is the way to auspiciousness"... DOMESTIC NEWS: State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends congratulations to Algerian President; Prime Minister attends inauguration ceremony of Saddan Yadana Bridge, Thirizeya small bridges, Pyilon Chantha Road and Garden in Neikban Village, Kawa Township; Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects development measures in Kachin State; Myanmar Tong Tah Trade Fair 2004 from 19 to 23 May; Basic and advanced maritime course for new generation youths opened; Cash and kind donated to MWJA; 54 persons exchange arms for peace in February, March; NPED Minister and party arrive back; L&F Minister receives guest; Upgrading tasks of archery, football grounds inspected; Myanmar secures 18 gold in XXII SEA Games instead of 16... "PERSPECTIVES": "Make earnest efforts for regional development" (Page 2)... ARTICLE: "Honouring the MMCWA Conference" (Page 7).