DOMESTIC NEWS: Upper House Speaker attends ceremony to mark upgrading of school in Pyawbwe…UPWC, NCCT making efforts to conclude nationwide ceasefire agreement, to hold political dialogues as soon as possible…Fifth ceasefire negotiation makes 26 agreements…First ever meeting between peace and ceasefire bodies and political parties on 18 Aug…Union Government forms Anti-Money Laundering Central Board…Sports activities held in Ayeyawady Region…Tenders scrutinized for construction tasks in rural areas of Taninthayi Region…People welcome construction of Ayeyawady Bridge (Htigyaing)… Union Information Minister promises closer ties with media professions…Competent teachers, outstanding students honoured…Cultiavtion of GAP paddy demonstrated…Yangon Youth and Mental Health Forum focuses on youth development…Meiktila asks permission for PhaungdawU Pagoda festival…Letter to the Editor…..EXTERNAL RELATIONS: EU encourages the political reform process and will continue its support to Myanmar, says EU Ambassador….."PERSPECTIVES": "Punishment not enough to reduce traffic congestion" by Aung Khin…