DOMESTIC NEWS: Republic of the Union of Myanmar Message of Greetings sent by President U Htin Kyaw on the occasion of the 97th Anniversary of National Day Celebrations ...IPD issuing NVC and conducting NID recording in Rakhine State...More traditional hospitals to be opened nationwide...Winter birds start migrating to Paleik Lake...MyME project educates more than 3,000 out-of-school children in three years...Distance University Students studying peacefully in Rakhine State...Youth?s day introduction ceremony in Rakhine State...Yangon Region creates over 5,000 jobs for locals...Myanmar to host Exhibition on Indigenous Medicine, Greater Mekong...Paddy harvesting in Maungtaw region in progress...Music concert for centennial Myanmar Scout anniversary...Peace Music Festival starts 2nd round of level 3 in Yangon...Yangon Weekend Book Street displays various kinds of books ...Good understanding between coach and team leads road to AFC Futsal Championship 2018...Yangon United FC recruited former national team footballer in team.....EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Visible progress is being made in ensuring a level playing field...Minister of State for Foreign Affairs U Kyaw Tin attends ASEAN Ministerial Meetings...External trade hit US$18.9 billion as of early November this FY...Peanut, green gram, paddy and sesame to be granted GAP certificate this winter season...Border trade with India down by $20 million against similar period of last FY...JOTUN Company opens new paint plant in Bago Region...Myanmar will work together with all ASEAN family members to become more connected and integrated...Union minister for Planning and Finance U Kyaw Win attends ASEAN Economic Ministers? Meeting...Foreign media interviews Muslims heading to Bangladesh...Ava ancient city attracts more visitors in early peak season...Fallen Commonwealth soldiers of world wars remembered....."OPINION": "Together with the people" - Khin Maung Oo.....ARTICLE: "The National Day" - Padaung Than Kywe