DOMESTIC NEWS: Community Driven Development Projects underway with $80 million World Bank grant...DCA extends tender offer for 30 domestic airports...Cooperation sought between Election Commission and social organizations...Vice-President of NPC holds talks with Deputy Speaker of Lower House...The definition of ASEAN Logo for 2014...Lashio blasts cause some damages, but no injuries...Survey shows 7 pc boom in Myanmar automobile market in six years...Donors for renovation and medical supplies honoured...Yadana Lake at Maha Ratthabhisamaggi Pagoda in Land of Unity to be renovated...Volunteer university students in literacy campaign honoured in Kawthoung...IPRD?s mini book corners raise public reading habits...Myanma Insurance clarifies services for travellers...Authorities fulfill requirements of locals in Meiktila...Stone inscription works on high demand in Pakokku...District Election Subcommission chairman submits resignation...Village committees formed for green village project...A Brief Rakhine History with Special References to Traditional Chronicles...Longlasting old capital Inwa, Part I Chequered career of Inwa...Longlasting old capital Inwa, Part I Chequered career of Inwa.....EXTERNAL RELATIONS: World Bank?s senior economist discusses poverty alleviation plan...President meets Vice-Chairperson of NPC of China...Vice-President Dr Sai Mauk Kham meets WB delegates...President U Thein Sein felicitates Norwegian King, PM...Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker receives Chinese delegation...Union FM felicitates Norwegian counterpart...Upper House Speaker leaves for New Zealand...Union FM felicitates Norwegian counterpart...Myanmar U-16 to play against Lao Toyota on 17 May...Myanmar national team leaves for Maldives to take part in AFC Challenge Cup....."PERSPECTIVES": "Hunger is a barrier to learning" By Aung Khin...