DOMESTIC NEWS: National unity is of utmost imprtance for perpetuation of the Union - Senior General Than Shwe attends opening of over 2700-foot Minkyaung Creek Bridge and Yangon-Kyaukpyu Highway; Sports Ministry offers provisions to Membets of Sangha; Pagodas packed with devotees on Myanmar New Year Day; The Sun sheds light on Buddha Image in reverence; Parittas recited at NPE; Bird flu under control in Myanmar..."PERSPECTIVES":"Towards regional development"...