"Sippaañ ca, to acquire skills in sciences; this is the way to auspiciousness"... DOMESTIC NEWS: 1. Efforts to be made actively through bilateral cooperation between two countries and within ASEAN framework for regional peace, stability, prosperity - Myanmar, Laos ready to cooperate in regional, international issues; 2. PM General Khin Nyunt pays courtesy call on Laotian President - Myanmar and Laos friendly with each other like relatives - Two nations to continue to cooperate with mutual support, help in regional and international affairs; 3. Myanmar and Lao PDR maintain fraternal relations with mutual respects like brothers; 4. Use of compressed natural gas demonstrated; 5. Recycled bio gas electric power station opens in Baingda Village in Nyaunglebin; 6. Chauk oil field, Sale fertilizer plant inspected; 7. Those who participated in public welfare activities honoured; 8. Seminar on safety of vessels held; 9. Computer programming & web development contests to be held; 10. UMFCCI officials meet guests; 11. MWEA delegation leaves for Brunei Darussalam; 12. Boxing tourney concludes; 13. 97,000 stimulant tablets seized in Lashio... "PERSPECTIVES": "Prime Minister?s visit to promote Myanmar-Vietnam friendship" (Page 2)... FEATURE: "People in close proximity" (about the National Convention) (Page 7).