DOMESTIC NEWS: Senior General Than Shwe felicitates Brazilian President; Too much reliance should not be put constantly on State in implementing small scale projects, but on self-reliant measures for regional development; Direct train to run from Yangon to Ye; PBANRDA Minister tours Mandalay Division; Foreign Minister sends felicitations to Brazil; Commander, Mayor look into city upgrading, greening tasks; Secretary-General of USDA receives Japanese goodwill youth delegation; DHF prevention campaign carried out; Computer, management courses open; Yangon East District carries out Nurtition Weel activities; Officials concerned to try their utmost for youths to be convinced that use of drugs can lead to inflicitng HIV/AIDS- Wider education on scourage of narcotic drugs and psychotrophic substances among people coordinated; UMFCCI Officials leave for China; Myanmar chefs team wins silver; Victorious Myanmar soccer team accorded ruosing welcome; World Women's Conference anniversary meeting recounted; Spare no efforts to speed up full and effective implementation of Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women- Speed up implementation of Education for All- Strengthen all measures to enhance capacity-making tasks..."PERSPECTIVES":"Cooperate harmoniously for industrial development"...FEATURES:"The endeavours for people's progress"