PYIDAUNGSU HLUTTAW: Retirement age among top topics in Lower House debate.....DOMESTIC NEWS: Commerce Ministry and Myanmar Rice Industry Association to draft rice trading policy for the protection of exporters...Tat Hong Intraco Heavy Equipment Co. Ltd established to carry out rental and distribution of cranes...Border Affairs ministry meets for development programmes...Market opportunities for Myanmar?s agricultural products discussed...Rural development minister inspects demonstration farm...Two statues of independence struggle leaders need maintenance...Mawlamyinegyun Tsp grows saplings for second time...Yinkyar nationals in southern Shan State adjusted to Myanmar culture...Immigration staff issue citizenship cards, household registration...Parts of Bago Township flooded...Locals in Natmauk improve income by making brooms...Entrepreneurs urged to renew work licences...Entrepreneurs urged to renew work licences...Gifts, toys given to pre-primary children, national race girls...Ambulance donated to social association in Budalin Township...UMFCCI to hold AGM on 9 August...Wakema Township to build village library...Myotha Industrial City construction project under implementation.....EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Diplomats and international organizations briefed on Myanmar?s reform process...Thailand and Myanmar to promote footwear industries and business in Myanmar...Myanmar, ROK sign framework agreement on providing Economic Development Cooperation Fund...Development of banking sector in Myanmar discussed...UN special rapporteur clarifies human rights awareness campaigns to Myanmar officials...Myanmar and international software companies to cooperate....."PERSPECTIVES": "No winners without responsible business practices" Myint Win Thein.....ARTICLE: "Effective Management" By Kyi Mun...