DOMESTIC NEWS: Second Union level peace talks between Union Peace-making Work Committee and RCSS/SSA held...Maintenance of Shwesangyoung bridge, Pathein- Monywa road, Nay Pyi Taw-Taungnyo-Myothit- Kanpya (Magway) road inspected...Union Transport Minister visits Botahtaung Jetty, Pansodan-Dalla ferry ticket counter, IWT Delta Division...Prophet Day marked...Refresher course for issuance of Sama registration for doctors opens...Road accident stemmed from failure to observe traffic rules leaves five dead, 12 wounded...Tour guide entrance exam held...Pathein Expo-2012 kicks off...Union A & I Minister visits 66-acre Palethwe hybrid paddy plantation in Ottwin...Those who handed over ancient cultural objects rewarded...Kutkai-Karlaing rural tarred road commissioned into service in Kutkai...Talk on Media & The Public to be held at MFF on 26 May...Literary talks given, books donated...Traffic rules checked in KhinU Township...Saplings nurtured in Hsipaw to conserve environment...New library building opened in Twantay Township...Pyinnyatagon library opened in Ottwin Township...Township Writers Association formed in Maubin...Mawlamyinegyun gets school shelter...Library multiplier course (1/2012) opens in Dagon Myothit (South)...Fire drill demonstrated in Tachilek...Student-centered approach teaching method course opens in Labutta...Respect-paying ceremony of Ponnagyun (BEHS) alumni...Self-reliant wooden bridge built in Mawlu model village...New delivery ward opens in Shwegu Township...Educative talks on landscapes held in Minhla...International Nurses Day observed in Thanbyuzayat...Linyaungyi library opens in Kungyangon Township...Myanma Airways changes domestic flight fare rates...First aid course opens in Yesagyo...Cash donated for education fund in Mawlamyine...Farming faces shortage of farm workers...Union Sports Minister encourages athletes in training..... EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Union CPT Minister attends Korea Communications Conference...33rd Asia Pacific Junior Golf Championship concludes..... "PERSPECTIVES": "Geographical opportunity"