DOMESTIC NEWS: Nation's industrial sector contributes to annual development by 24 per cent on average in recent years - Greater efforts to be exerted for transition from agro-based nation to industrialized one Thabaung Pulp Plant (200-ton) commissioned into service; Announcement on secession of Shan State from Union by Sao Hkam Hpa and cohorts denounced in mass rally held in Hsenwi, Lashio District, Shan State (North); To live together in the Union in unity and amity is wish of entire national people; Local people cannot stand such evil acts and aims posing grave dangers to nation and people Rally reflects local residents' real attitude to announcement of fugitives; Lt-Gen Ye Myint on tour of Mandalay Division; Myanmar-Korea Business Forum held; Collusion between traitor Sao Hkam Hpa and cohorts and SSA of Ywet Sit will not benefit the nation and the people; Local people outraged by despicable acts of KNU, KNPP, SSA, NCGUB; All Shan nationals do not accept secession of Shan State from the Union; Education Zone, Fresh Water Fish Garden commissioned; Coord meeting of MAS held..."PERSPECTIVES":"Towards systematic mining of gems without causing environmental deterioration"...FEATURE:"Discussion of pensioners 10 - (Continued from yesterday)"