INTERNAL LINKS DEAD... Govt condemns new American sanctions as ‘most regrettable?: THE government has condemned new sanctions imposed by the United States, describing them as ?most regrettable” and vowing that Myanmar would never yield to pressure and intimidation. The reaction came in a government statement issued on July 30, two days after President George Bush endorsed legislation on a range of sanctions approved by Congress earlier last month... Film makers welcome crackdown on fakes: FILM industry representatives have welcomed moves by the Video Industry Supervisory Central Committee and the Video Censor Board to launch a campaign against producers and retailers of pirated videotapes and VCDs... Course aims to raise skills in diplomacy: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is launching its first course in enhanced skills in diplomacy late this month... Myanmar wins praise for CCI role: THE regional business community appreciates the achievements of the ASEAN-Chambers of Commerce and Industry since Myanmar took over the two-year chairmanship of the organisation last year, said a statement released late last month... Integrated projects the best way, says forest conservation group: THE head of a Myanmar non-government organisation involved in conservation work says its development projects in forests bring direct and indirect benefits to nearby residents... Pyay Road residential development to be equal tallest in Yangon: A PROPERTY developer has unveiled plans for a K15 billion project to build one of the two tallest buildings in Yangon... The Rich Gems shines in inaugural pearl jewellery competition: WELL-KNOWN Yangon jewellers, The Rich Gems, dominated a design competition... • Aid offer for macadamia project • $4m factory to make citronella oil • Belgian NGO donates books, water pumps • University emerges tops in language competition • Paddy fish project to boost farm incomes • Joint team arrests nine for making counterfeit drugs • TV relay stations for border areas • Police urge public to help combat crime • Public awareness plea on e-govt • More villages get power... Minister issues plea on mental health treatment... Medical meet explores ethics issues: Four-nation meeting discusses drug campaign in border areas... Discarded car tyres now reborn as everyday items... • Australia-Singapore Free Trade Agreement may be first of many • National Development bullish over real estate • Packaging ensures produce reaches the market intact.