DOMESTIC NEWS: Union H&T Minister inspects progress of Loikaw region …Shinpin Swehle Pagoda Festival commences in Kanbalu Township…Harvesting of summer paddy stabilizes price of rice in Mandalay…ABSDF honours fallen comrades in Mohnyin…Kalay University welcomes fresher students…Nutritious food cooking contest held…Couple of artists showcases arts in gallery…Mandalay Region U-20 players under traninng…..EXTERNAL RELATIONS: President U Thein Sein receives delegations of ARF, EC… 47th ASEAN Ministers? Meeting concludes along with sideline events…Mekong countries, Japan achieve progress in air services agreements…Seminar on development of SME held…Implementation schemes discussed under national electrification plan…YUE, ACCA sign MoU to advance finance and accountancy education in Myanmar…Book on defence, security outlook of ARF comes out…Union Information Minister gives interviews to foreign media…Myanmar, Pakistan to enhance friendship and cooperation…Representatives to 8th ASEAN-China Forum tour Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay…Thailand welcomes stronger China-ASEAN strategic partnership… Myanmar?s first American College Test (ACT) Center launched….."PERSPECTIVES": "Leaders and trustworthiness" by Kyaw Thura…..ARTICLE: "Myanmar Aesthetic literature, Appreciation of Artistic Works, Feelings that literature gives, Poetic license and Literary techniques (continue from yesterday)" by Kin Mg Oo…