DOMESTIC NEWS: Upgrade defence capabilities of nation; Senior General Than Shwe congratulates President of Portuguese Republic; Steel plant in Mandalay Industrial Zone producing auto and farm machinery parts; Cultural research works inspected in Bagan, Pyawbwe; Lt-Gen Myint Swe opens Gamonpwint Store; Indian Army delegation arrive; Delegation of Malaysian NDC arrives; Prizes awarded to winners in cricket competitions; Panmawady Brigde (Myinkaseik) cuts 33 miles on travelling from Pathein to Myaungmya; Foreign Affairs Minister meets Malaysian counterpart..."POEM":"People's Battle"(Äs the cold season recedes, and summer begins...")"PERSPECTIVES":"For ensuring strong national economy"...FEATURES:"Time to decisively part company with US policy using human rights as tool"...;"Border areas development projects implemented in time of Tatmadaw GOvernment"