DOMESTIC NEWS: LNDP, KDUP, Mro (or) Khami NSO, Shan State (North) SR-3, KDA, KNPLF issue announcements [re Aung San Suu Kyi's 8 November statement]; Appointment of Ambassador [of Nepal] agreed on; MYANMAR GAZETTE; Mid-year Myanma Gems Emporium continues for second day; Development tasks inspected in Mogok, Singu Townships; Cash donated to Sasana Beikman; Quiz for primary students organized at MRTV; Prizes awarded to winners in shooting championship; Minister calls for cooperation in fight against diabetes; Training courses closing ceremony held at PBANRDA Ministry; Commandant?s Cup Volleyball; Pyapon Township Association to hold Kathina; Mr Paulo Sergio Pinheiro meets with national race representatives, WAOs, MCWAs; Outstanding students from Kyimyindine School for the Blind honoured... "PERSPECTIVES": "Work hard together for emergence of new modern nation"..ARTICLE: "From the first step to the set goal" by Tin Tin Win [on the USDA].